Here's some satire from a Canadian perspective. (Canadians don't think the Dems can win the election?!? Hmmm. Mods please feel free to move if this forum is inappropriate...)
http://www.chortler.com/1414vpdeb.html"Moderator: Welcome to the vice-presidential debate between John Edwards and Dick Cheney. Here at last is a chance for each candidate to enlighten us regarding his position on the issues that confront our nation.
**In consideration of the miniscule chance the Democrats actually have of winning the election, we will let Mr Edwards go first.**
John Edwards: My Fellow Americans, as you know I have always tried to bring a positive approach to campaigning. That is why you won't hear me calling my opponent a sleazy money-grubbing slimeball whose principle concern in life has been to line his own pockets along with those of his cronies. You won't see me portraying Dick Cheney as an oily, avaricious dirtbag propping up an illegitimately elected government with a moron at the top. Nor will I ever refer the other side as a callous, reprehensible, senseless administration and a genuine travesty of democratic ideals.
Dick Cheney: Sc**w you, Edwards, you w**ker! "