It seems I'm never at a loss for reasons to vote Republican, and the Democratic debates are just the latest frustratingly entertaining incentive. Now, I was never on the debate team, but I've run enough meetings and read my share of Robert's Rules of Order to know that when you pass on the rules in favor of the politically correct, feel good option known as the "honor system", you can toss any hope of a "fair" constructive debate right out the back door with the baby and the bath water.

The latest Democratic debates are a perfect example of why the Democratic congress has consistently failed to get anything truly worthwhile done! What can be accomplished when everyone enjoys the sound of their own voice so very much. Without a flashing light to warn the participant that their time is nearly up, and a bell to signal it really is, we are left with poor Wolf Blitzer practically nagging the speaker to honorably wrap up their thoughts.

But that would mean giving up the floor, and in Democrat-land, the floor is what it's all about. If Al Gore really wants to lower emissions, he could start by getting his buddies-and himself-to cut back on the hot air.

Meanwhile, the natural consequence of a debate with no rules is that many of the participants get little to nearly no time to speak. More amusing even than watching Hillary, Barack and John sling mud is watching everyone else squirm. Honest, I've never felt so sorry for Joe Biden. At least he's got a sense of humor about it...and a one word answer for the question about driver's licenses for illegal aliens. (And Joe, I'm with you on the diamonds issue!) Note to Hillary: single word answers don't count when it takes you weeks to formulate them.

The influence of CNN notwithstanding, if this is an example of how the "little guy" gets shoved aside in favor of the front runners, I'm certainly not inclined to see what they'd do to a country full of "little guys". It seems the Democrats have a history of creating a co-dependent relationship with their voters. Personally, I like the idea of government that encourages independence. I'm just nutty that way...me and the founding fathers.