This is just my opinion...

[Johonny]

35. I think the problem is that debate in this country is basically over conservative ideas

ideas the media insist are what the voters are interested in learning the position of the candidates even though a vast mass of Americans never vote because of total apathy over political discourse. I don't think Democrats have surrendered ground on tax policies, on defense spending, on poverty issues, on social equality, on human rights, and even, on the role of government itself. During their convention I have no doubt they will talk about these issues. But then they'll enter into the "campaign" again and the media will once again try to frame issues that aren't issues at all. So far this year the media has spent a hell of a lot of time talking about contraceptives, the poor job creator, taxation of the top 1% and bombing Iran. Even when the 99 % gathered in mass to protest to try to get their voices heard the media's message was, well the 99 % are angry but we can't tell what about. They are too garbled. Yeah right. I don't think you will get the clear air between the two parties from a campaign or debate or even congressional policy until the people force the two parties to constantly talk about real issues and from a left-center prospective. When will that happen if the 99 % movement couldn't even make that happen