The Final Countdown

    This week we are only 9 days away from what many are calling the most important election in our lifetimes.  Last week Americans watched the final debate between Trump and Biden.  There were three things that caught me by surprise.  The first was the ability President Trump had to make a statement about VP Biden and his record and then simply keep quiet and let Biden talk himself into a corner.  Second was the fact that Biden was able to, at least for the first 20 min or so of the debate, keep his train of thought and speak clearly on issues.  The last was the Moderator Kristen Welker.

    The one thing President Trump learned was that his aggressive and egotistical attitude we saw in the first debate did not go over at all with most Americans who watched the debate.  He choose to take a different tactic this time and stuck to nailing points about his record on topics, pointing out Biden's flaws, and most of all showing us that he is not the "typical" politician.  At one point late in the debate Biden was asked a question and he danced around an answer and never really answered the question.  President Trump replied "Typical politician" referencing how politicians say a lot without ever saying anything.  The other point I think hit home was when President Trump said "You know Joe, I ran because of you. I ran because of Barack Obama, because you did a poor job. If I thought you did a good job, I would’ve never run. I would’ve never run. I ran because of you. I’m looking at you now, you’re a politician, I ran because of you."  This point could not have hit home more.  Americans did not vote for Trump because they thought his personality was amazing and he was an accomplished politician.  They voted him into office because he IS NOT a politician and Americans were tired of the status quo and being told this and that with nothing ever getting done.  He got in because Hillary Clinton was so terrible and Americans knew she was not what was needed.

    Joe Biden managed for the first half of the debate to keep focused and make good points about his record.  Then the topic turned to race relations, criminal justice and what each candidate did for all Americans.  At this point Trump took complete control of this debate.  Joe Biden fumbled around looking for the right thing to say only to get countered by solid facts on his record and things he has done in his 47 years in government.  Biden tried his best to tout his passing of the crime bill, which immediately was countered by the fact the bill locked up hundreds of thousands of young black males and was the beginning of single mother household and the destruction of the black American family.  Joe Biden showed in the late stages of the debate why he is not the right choice in this election.  He got flustered, tired and could not avoid his lengthy record in American politics.  He stood at the establishment politician against the guy who has improved African Americans lives in just 47 months.  We saw after the debate rappers Ice Cube, 50 cent, and Kanye come out in support of Donald Trump.  Ice Cube didn't endorse him but did take a meeting with the President and help create the Platinum plan that Trump proposed.  I don't think this is because of anything other than these celebrities are seeing their taxes, bottom line, and future being at stake.

    The last part of the debate was the moderator, Kristen Welker.  I had my reservations heading into this debate as she had been hostile to the President in the recent past.  To my and I believe many Trump supporters surprise she was the best moderator we had seen in any of the debates this cycle.  Yes she was bias for Biden at times but overall she asked both candidates hard questions, kept the time limits and interruptions limited, and ensured both candidates had the opportunity to speak and counter the attacks of their opponent.  To her credit she did an amazing job and should be considered for future debates.

    Overall the debate had no real shocking revelations.  Both sides were able to make points and counter as needed but nothing really stood out as a gotcha moment.  For each candidate there were jabs that missed big time.  For Biden it was when he said "Abraham Lincoln here is one of the most racist presidents we’ve had in modern history, he pours fuel on every single racist fire, every single one."  He called Trump Abraham Lincoln.  He tried to walk it back but did not succeed in doing so.  For Trump it was "I am the least racist person in this room."  This was his one time that his ego made his statement sound stupid.  In the end I think your vote was decided long before this debate.  Nothing said during this debate will change your mind except maybe the Race/Criminal Justice portion.  Please take time on Tues Nov 3 and cast your vote.  Vote for the candidate you think has the best ideas and record for your family.  Support your family and friends no matter who they vote for.  It isnt Trumpers vs Never Trumpers, racists vs Biden supporters, or even Democrat vs Republican it is our way of life and freedoms vs a complete change to life as we know it.  It truely is the final countdown and it is up to us to protect life as we know it.