So we've got one more debate.  One last chance for McCain to pull a rabbit out of his hat and convince people that he's the best possible choice for president.  There's a lot riding on this, and I think it's time for him to do something reckless.

So far, we've had some subtle goading from the Obama camp about McCain's cowardly behavior regarding his Ayers smears.  Even the MSM picked up on it enough to ask him if he was actually going to mention Ayers to Obama in this final debate.  He's pretty much obligated to do this now, according to the terms of schoolyard fighting - otherwise, he's a pussy.

So good.  Let him.  Obama has already explained his relationship to Ayers ad nauseum, and one more time in front of a big audience should be sufficient.  But here's what he needs to do next:

After re-explaining the reality of his "relationship" with Ayers, Obama should then say, "I've got some time left on this reply, and I'd like to give it to Senator McCain.  I've been completely forthcoming in telling the American people about my history with Mr. Ayers, and now it's time for my opponent to do the same thing.  Senator McCain, would you please explain to the American people, right now while you have their attention, exactly what your relationship is with <insert person X here>?  This person has ties to <terrorists/Saddam Hussein/Iran/KKK/child porn/some other repugnant group> and you have not only received $XXXXX.XX in campaign contributions from him, but have also been quoted many times since you became a senator saying he's a good guy/great American/somebody you agree with.  Is this the sort of judgement you think qualifies you to be President?"

Let McCain stumble through an answer, then say, "I'm sure the American people appreciate your explanation.  They can find out more about this relationship at www.mccainsbadfriend.com and decide for themselves if your explanation makes sense when compared to the facts.  Folks, please wait until after the debate - we both have important issues about the state of our country to discuss."

I don't know who Mr. X should be yet, but ideally it's somebody bad who hasn't really been given a lot of attention yet.  Somebody whom McCain hasn't been asked about yet and doesn't have a pre-rehearsed response to deflect.  This will accomplish 2 things:  it will put him off of his game, making him stammer and have to improvise some sorry explanation that won't bee too convincing.  It will also really piss him off.  If Obama can get McCain to blow his stack, this show is over. 

So, who's the best candidate for Mr. X?  (or should it be Ms. X?  There has to be an old affair somewhere - he's Republican, after all)  Ideally, it should be somebody with some name recognition or easy-to-understand scary attributes. 

With the taunting and prodding, I'm sure McCain will feel he has to bring up Ayers.  It seems to me that Obama wouldn't go into the debate without some ammunition of his own - I just hope it's a nukular weapon.

Take a look at this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQobIUE1zTU

This is EXACTLY the sort of thing the 3rd-parties should be doing right now.  Show how extreme Palin is in a graphic way. 

I donated, and encourage others to do the same.  This ad, while graphic, should be run in every swing and red state - frequently.  Let them try to defend this policy on the bobble-head shows.

OK, supers, I think it's time now.  Time to man (or woman) up and do your jobs.

We've been listening to the excuses: "I don't want to upset the constituents," "haven't made up my mind yet," "it's good for the party," etc.  The problem is that none of them can stand up to any scrutiny. 

I can't imagine many supers who don't already know who they're going to vote for.  You know, and have known for some time now.  If you don't, maybe you need to take a little time and read up on your choices.  Find out who you think would be a better president and choose that person.

And as for the "it's good for the party" line: you know better than that.  Any Democrat who can watch what's been happening during this primary and say it's a good thing probably ought to not vote at all - your judgment is not very good.

The supers were given this extra power to help stop bloodbaths like the one we're witnessing.  And while I know many of you were given this power without any special qualification other than being a Democrat who did more for/with the party than most of us, there's still a responsibility to use it when it's necessary.  That's maybe not the position you want to be in, but life ain't always easy.  Just ask your base...you know, the people who make a lot less than you and really, REALLY could use a Democrat in the White House.

When you take on the role of a public servant, you sometimes have to step out of your political comfort zone and do what's right.  If you are an elected official, you have an obligation to do what's best for your constituents, even if that might not be the best thing for you politically.  Otherwise, you're a hypocrite...I'll bet all the money I have that you told the voters that you would work for their best interests, didn't you?

I don't even care which side you vote for.  Just get off your asses and do it.  Take a firm stand on something.  Prove to the people you represent that you can take a principled position and not cower in the shadows, hoping that somebody else will do your job for you.  I know that a lot of you hope that this whole ugly mess will get resolved by magic or an act of God or anything that doesn't have to involve you.

Well, that's too bad.  If you're not up to the task, please just renounce your super status and let the adults get on with things.  Your intransigence is actively harming the party that gave you this responsibility.  I know it's much easier to let somebody else do the hard work...it would be much easier for me to let somebody else work 2 jobs to feed my family too.  But my family wouldn't be too happy about that.

Your family isn't either.  What are you going to do about it?