Just when you thought the media whores and ClintonInc couldn't sink any lower...

[jefferson_dem]

Thursday Morning Open Thread
by Joe Sudbay (DC)

...

Well. It's the morning after the worst debate ever. I wonder how Charlie and George slept last night knowing that their careers will be forever defined by the lunacy of their questioning.

I just can't get past the idea that those two guys had the privilege of asking the next President of the U.S. serious questions about the issues facing our nation. And, those two guys blew it. And, there are very serious issues facing our nation. Life and death issues. That performance last night was a very sad reflection on where America stands. Lest we forget, it was the traditional media that stood by as George Bush led us to into a war based on lies.

And, Hillary Clinton isn't off the hook, either. Her behavior was appalling. Yglesias said it best:

I had thought the Clinton campaign couldn't sink any lower, but thus far she's really just been giving us the full GOP. Listening to her talk about Barack Obama is like reading a Weekly Standard blog post. The lame excuse that she's making this and that outrageous smear because the Republicans will do it later is pathetic. Maybe they will. But she's the one doing it now.

The only person to leave that stage last night with his dignity intact was Obama.

Anyway, let's get it started.

http://www.americablog.com/2008/04/thursday-morning-open-thread_17.html

[jasmine621]

1. So, Hillary gets blamed once again for something she didn't start.

Does she not have the right to comment on questions asked of her? Should she just stand on the stage and say nothing. I notice no one is condemning Obama for picking up on accusations made about HRC.

[Medusa]

4. Oh yes. Those mean men ganged up on poor little defensless Hillary last night didn't they?

Honestly, I can't decide if the Clintonistas who continue to support a candidate who has nothing to offer but negativity are stupid or just in total denial.

[WillyT]

10. You Might Enjoy This...

:shrug:

[Windy]

She should have done what Barack did and try to get Gibson and Steph back on the issues!! n/t

[CakeGrrl]

6. "I notice no one is condemning Obama for picking up on accusations made about HRC."

That would be because he didn't.

And the superdelegates and the Dem leadership are watching.

[BeyondGeography]

7. Farrakhan, church bulletins, Weathermen...she was all too happy to throw logs on the fire

It was fair game, but those are Republican arguments she's making.

[Diamonique]

12. I don't blame Hillary for last night's mess.

I blame the moderators for slinging shit for 50 minutes.

Although it was clearly a "let's beat up Barack" night, I don't think either candidate was served by last night's sham. Considering the amount of time wasted on bullshit (more than half of the debate), Hillary's supporters should be just as pissed off as the Obama supporters.

[roguevalley]

17. poor widdow hilly. poor widdow girl hilly. God.

[Vinca]

2. Exactly. He'll get more delegates and endorsements today. nt

[livingmadness]

5. He's had 5 in the past 24 hours ...

and there's a message in that. So while people distract themselves over the debate fiasco, this things is drawing to an end. Bring on NC!!

[Pirate Smile]

3. "The only person to leave that stage last night with his dignity intact was Obama. "

Isn't that the truth.

[Mags]

8. poor Obama, nobody treats him right anymore. It's so pitiful

to see him like this. Grow up folks, this is politics and it's rough. Clinton did nothing to him but state the facts, if he can't handle it he needs to drop out now.

[AtomicKitten]

9. Barack was wonderful, in fact, presidential knocking that weak shit back.

He did it with dignity and truth.

[Bonobo]

11. Hillary did not fail to take every opportunity to make a vile, loathsome GOP-style attack.

I have never seen her more clearly as I did last night.

It was as if the her head split open, and she emerged, sloughing off her humanity, with a new, glistening reptilian skin.

[susankh4]

13. Poor Obama.

Wah-Wah.

[jefferson_dem]

14. Poor Hillary apologists.

Putting all your eggs in such a shabby basket.

[susankh4]

15. No apologies here!

[jefferson_dem]

16. Apparently, no shame either.

Uh huh ---> http://www.thefreedictionary.com/apologist