Debate analysis

[KeithK]

[quote Rita]I was surprised that neither candidate had a solid short list of candidates. Warren Buffet was mentioned by both McCain and Obama. I just thought with the economy tanking like it is, they would have a more concrete idea of who to put in that position and why.[/quote]
Watching the financial crisis play out it seems pretty clear to me that very few of the folks in Washington have much idea what to do at the moment.  Given this it doesn't surprise me too much that the candidates, neither of which is an expert on economics, don't know who to tap for Treasury or how to "fix" things (assuming that the government even can).

On top of that things have been developing rather quickly over the last month.  It's hard to predict right now what things will look like in January.

I agree that a strong, clear message on what to do would be a benefit to either candidate.

[Jordan 04]

I'm sure each candidate has a shortlist in mind, but the way the game is played these days, if you haven't vetted those folks 110%, you don't actually answer the question. The last thing either candidate wants or needs is a string of stories coming out over the next few days about skeletons in his potential Treasury Secretary's closet.

[ftyuv]

[quote RichH][quote ftyuv]Okay, someone has to point out the irony of rewarding a post that argues against the "I could have a beer with this guy" argument by buying the guy who wrote it fifteen beers.[/quote]

Well, without getting too into the typical Alannis Morrisette referencing lesson about what is/isn't ironic, I don't think it's a big irony per se.  It would've been moreso if I were asking for Banshee's vote.

In short:  Dude!  Shut up!  You're gonna ruin my shot at getting fifteen beers!

[quote Bender]The use of words expressing something other than their literal intention. Now that...is...irony![/quote][/quote]

Actually, I use it ironically.  "Oh, sure, I could have a beer with that guy! :-|"

In short:  I've been pwned

[Josh '99]

[quote Jordan 04]I'm sure each candidate has a shortlist in mind, but the way the game is played these days, if you haven't vetted those folks 110%, you don't actually answer the question.[/quote]Well, except for...  never mind, it's just too easy.