I like how he criticizes Obama for schmoozing with L.A. elites from the safety of an Ohio stump speech, then comes to L.A. to do the same thing himself right afterward. What a Maverick.

Speaking of the debate: Brian Todd makes a good (sad) point on CNN.

It was probably the melanoma acting up.

I do think it odd that the public McCain is less critical of Obama and more centered upon the national crises, while his ads continue to lambaste Obama with half-truths and outright lies.

Oh yea, I got an e-mail about a protest in front of Century Plaza this am.

Here it is...

John McCain in Los Angeles
When: Wednesday, October 1, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: Corner of Constellation Blvd. and Ave. of the Stars, Century City
Hyatt Regency, 2025 Ave. of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067
How: Signs will be provided. Public parking available at the Westfield Century City Shopping Mall

And one for Palin too...

Sarah Palin in Los Angeles
When: Saturday, October 4, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: ADT Tennis Stadium, The Home Depot Center
18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson, CA 90747
How: Parking will be available at 10:00 AM
Please arrive as early as possible

For More Information:
Email - rapidresponse@cadem.org

As his running mate Sarah Palin prepares for her Thursday debate (notice how FOX News is already giving her an out?)

Oh, please.

If Brit Hume was moderating and had a book "My Friend, John McCain" set to release in January, you people would be screaming your heads off...and for good reason.

Personally, I like Gwen Ifill but her serving as moderator on this debate is HIGHLY inappropriate.

It's called journalistic integrity, jrb

Something our media seems to have conveniently forgotten as of a late.

I don't put ethical blinders just to benefit a political candidate. Again, if the shoe were on the other foot, I'd be supporting the Dems on this.

But of course, all of my words are merely code for, "I watch Fox News 24/7 and am not voting for Obama because he's black."

Yes, as a television producer, I am quite aware that Gwen Ifill has a program on PBS. During the Democratic and Republican conventions, I tuned in to both Jim Lehrer and Washington Week for fresh perspectives on the issues.

Overall, I was very pleased with Ifill's moderation last night, though my original concern about a possible conflict of interest still stands.

As for Stephanopoulos...I wasn't aware that he was now on the Daily Kos enemies list. Will have to make a note of that.

And yes, I have a USN Veteran American Flag pin which I purchased on 9/14/01 and wear proudly on every national holiday.

As a Veteran, I don't usually make a habit of reducing the American Flag to a punch line nor do I possess a feeling of shame of country, no matter who happens to be currently residing in the White House.

If Obama becomes our next president, I will continue to wear it proudly.

I must say at this point, there's a small part of me that is hoping he does because honestly, I don't think I could stand another 4 years of watching you people bleed your pussies out.

He = She

And yes, I masturbate incessantly to Fox News, Drudge Report, Rush Limbaugh and old Ronald Reagan films.

Not unlike the ongoing circle jerk here on LAist.

"Hope you're wearing that American Flag lapel pin TUA."

I was referring to Stephanopolis asking Obama why he wasn't wearing an American flag lapel pin during a candidate's forum he so "unbiasedly" moderated.

BTW George wasn't wearing one either.

"As for Stephanopoulos...I wasn't aware that he was now on the Daily Kos enemies list. Will have to make a note of that."

I don't know if George Steph is on anyone's hit list. I just know he's a right wing hack trying really hard to come off like he's neutral. Problem is he can't seem to keep the right wing hack from slipping out every once in a while.

"If Obama becomes our next president, I will continue to wear it proudly."

That's nice TUA. Maybe President Obama will actually give you some reasons to feel proud wearing it.