What did you think of the debate? Shame, shame if you didn't watch it

I thought both candidates held serve on their rhetoric. With no fettered anaylsis or skewed views by pundits, here's my take. What the hell is McCain talking about when he says we should "freeze spending?" That's just a ridiculous, absurd rationale. Government taxes and spends. It always has and always will. The fundamental question is who benefits: Republicans support big business and Democrats support the lower and middle class. McCain spent the entire first half over our economic crisis with no tangible examples raised. Instead, he spent this time ad nauseum whining that spending is "out of control."

Once again, Barack raised concrete proposals he's addressed all along. He will cut taxes for those earning less than $250,000 per year. This will greatly generate revenue back into our coffers. These guys earning this money can afford it and still have plenty left over for vacations and buying neat toys. Barack also addressed another huge issue that can't be emphasized enough: HEALTH CARE. Talking head Conservatives and some Republicans want to point their fingers at the consumers. Oh, it's your fault. You were irresponsible and in over your heads when you purchased your homes. Yes, there are some cases where that's true. Let's not forget there are many other circumstances and inabilities to pay outrageous medical costs are also reasons people are selling their homes.

Our foreign policy over the past eight years is a joke. Predictably, McCain wanted to spend the majority of time on Iraq. Here's one question I want Obama to ask McCain: What is your definition of victory in Iraq and is it purely military based? It sounds condescending but McCain doesn't seem to get it when it comes to political reconciliation. I was also disappointed Obama didn't mention the Iraqi government has also laid the groundwork for an American troop withdrawal.

This is merely my two cents from your average schmo. Go watch and listen to the experts. I know there's much more I've left out, but this is what resonated with me.

Have a good weekend.