The day after the first Democratic debate I find it hard to express completely my concern over the way we are selecting our next President. The debate as presented by the Turner creation, CNN, was something like a reality TV show. The opening was like a Movie of the Week opening, but with a scary movie this week. Anderson Cooper was second-rate at best, combative, not terribly well-informed, and unfair in his meting out of time.
By far the best ingredient here were the candidates. All five seemed reasonably competent. However, the format of the show brought out less than the best all too often. I understand emotions are on edge in America now. The Democrats feel what people are feeling and want to do something. But the free-wheeling nature of this program, complete with audience cheering like something out of "Let's Make a Deal," was cause for serious concern.
By far the best ingredient here were the candidates. All five seemed reasonably competent. However, the format of the show brought out less than the best all too often. I understand emotions are on edge in America now. The Democrats feel what people are feeling and want to do something. But the free-wheeling nature of this program, complete with audience cheering like something out of "Let's Make a Deal," was cause for serious concern.
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