McCain 'won' the debate. Or did he?

Of course I watched the debate last night.  Everyone I know made sure they were near a television, alert and ready to focus on the foreign and economic policies both candidates would surely discuss.  I have outlined what I heard and observed and then put my own interpretation of his political reasoning for these behaviors and comments, trying to determine which were 'in code' to his base.

Mainly I was fascinated by McCain's body language and facial expressions, so here are a few of my observations.

McCain:  "I did not win Miss Congeniality in the Senate."

My thoughts:  No, you have not.  Why?  First of all you are hardly ever there to vote on anything.  As a matter of fact, you have not cast a vote in the Senate on anything since early April 2008.  Furthermore, most of your senate peers have learned to dislike your temper tantrums, flip-floppng on issues, grand-standing and attempts (like any true narcissist) to get all the attention for yourself. 

Is it any wonder that you are not a consensus builder and your appearance in Washington on Thursday and Friday did nothing but upset the applecart?  You have also shown absolutely no leadership in anything but attempting to look presidential.  Of course, I understand, as our current president is an embarrassment to everybody, but that's another rant.

McCain:  "I've been to Iraq, to Kosovo, to Bosnia, to Afghanistan, etc."

My thoughts:  I've worked in a drug store, a factory, an insurance company, a law office, a bank, a mortgage brokerage, a symphony, a television studio, a non-profit and am an independent business woman, writer, artist and grandmother.  I've also lived out of the country for three years and have traveled much more than Sarah Palin ever did.  I've also, legitimately, met more heads of state than she had until last week.  Bush has been all over the world, but he is still a schmuck.  So am I more qualified than Sarah Palin to be a heartbeat away from the presidency?

McCain's Facial Expressions:  Ugly, hateful, scornful....

My thoughts:  Maybe bitter, bitter, bitter would cover most of it?  Not hardly.  He squinted, refused any direct eye contact with Obama, even after Jim Lehrer attempted to get him to actually look at and address Senator Obama.  He scowled, gritted his teeth and jaws, had that awful phony grin - the one predators like wolves have when their eyes are hard and cold and they are actually trying to find a way to chomp on a major artery in their prey. 

He was condescending the way men are in public when they really would like to punch the living daylights out of their (a) wife, (b) child, (c) opponent.  This was so obvious from all the facial clues and his stiff-necked, stiff-jawed delivery of his words.  The only time his eyes would light up with any real passion was when he was being destructively negative and lying about Senator Obama's positions or voting record.  Oh, right, when he lied about his own record, his eyes would light up as well. 

I found this very peculiar, as most people blink and look away when they are lying.  Everyone but the true borderline personality.  What is a mini-definition of someone with that personality disorder?  (1)  They are passionate only about themselves.  (2)  They actually have no compassion or empathy for others.  (3)  They can be utterly charming when they want something, as there are no moral values that hold them back from bull****ting their 'victims'.  (4)  They always are cultivating a caretaker like Cindy or his first wife.  (5)  They are often highly intelligent but also highly manipulative.  (6)  They often are high achievers, as they have no concerns for the rights of others and see others only with regard to their usefulness in fulfilling their own goals.  (7)  They feel superior to everyone else, and thereby justify their great lust for power and celebrity.  Oh there are other characteristics, mainly that these are people who are functioning even though mentally ill. 

My reaction as an old white woman:   If you think your 'coded' body language and words were lost on us, think again.  We saw and heard everything.  If it weren't so early in the morning, I'd tear you apart limb by limb, but you are not worth it.  You are just an old bigot who will use whatever it takes to scare Americans into voting against their own self-interest.

I will go to hell, skinned alive, tortured, water-boarded, blinded and beaten to a pulp before I will ever vote for you.  Senator Obama may have too much class to call a spade a spade, but I don't.  Give it up, McCain.  You are a disgrace to yourself.

Oh, and as a postscript, what did I think about Senator Obama's responses in the debate?  They were clear, concise, factual, intelligent and I was really proud of him for attempting to have a real debate.  McCain would not engage, but that had nothing to do with Senator Obama, who wanted an authentic give-and-take. 

The male Obama supporters may think that he should have landed a few more punches, but in reality, that is not Obama's disposition.  He is a thinker, not an overblown poser or dirty-fighting bully like his opponent. 

The female Obama supporters - and I would imagine many new converts as of last night - interpreted John McCain's intent without error.  We saw him as the nasty, arrogant, condescending and elite little S.O.B. he is.  We've been dominated and abused by men like him all our 75%-of-pay lives.  Sorry, elderly Mrs. McCain, but you raised a nasty little boy who is not beneath exploiting even his military service to make points while he hypocritically ignores the needs of other veterans who served just as bravely. 

So have at me you anonymous, drive-by low-raters without the hoozies to show your real identities on Gather.  The truth is still the truth, no matter how low you try to rate my post.  Go Obama 2008!