Debate - How low can McCain and Palin lower the bar?

So the third and final debate was held at Hofstra University this week, and we saw yet another example of the McCain/Palin ticket ignoring questions, taking opportunities to respond but don't, and using gimmicks to try and fool the American people. McCain said 'Joe the Plumber' as many times out of context as Palin brought up 'energy' when she was standing at the podium.

Have got to head to work, but feel the need to clarify/question a few of McCain's points regarding Palin:

1. Palin has given money back to Alaskan taxpayers.
Alaska doesn’t tend to talk about the public as “taxpayers.” The reason is that there is no state income tax or property tax there. Generally, Alaska is run by taxing the companies that tap the state’s rich natural resources, mainly oil companies. To say she gave back “taxpayer” money isn’t entirely accurate. Alaskans received a $1,200 check this year to offset the high cost of energy, which coincided with huge state revenues because of high oil prices.

2. Palin has cut the size of government.
Palin actually increased government spending in Alaska by about 28 percent this year, according to The Associated Press.

3. Palin negotiated with the oil companies and faced them down, a $40 billion pipeline of natural gas that’s going to relieve the energy needs of the United — of what they call the lower 48.
It’s true that Palin has agreed to subsidize the company, TransCanada, with a half-billion dollars in public money to explore a possible natural gas pipeline. But that doesn’t mean any dirt will be turned for years – if at all.

4. Palin is an advocate for special needs children.
Really? Just because she bore a child 5 months ago with special needs does not automatically make her an advocate. Disability issues have not been a centerpiece of Palin's oh-so-short 20 month stint as the governor of Alaska. She did sign a bill approving spending for special needs children, but was in no way involved in its development. This was actually in response to two lawsuits pending in Alaska that allege inadequate services. And in the normal McCain'esque behavior, he must have forgotten that Palin's son has Down Syndrome - McCain spoke only of autism.

AND THE WHOLE 'JOE THE PLUMBER' THING???
* Joe has no license.
* Joe has no real plan to buy a business.
* Joe would do better under Obama's plan than McCain's plan.
* IF the business took off and made over 250K a year, Obama's plan would raise taxes a big 3% per year.

Saturday Night Live does a great job: Hofstra Debate

Also, during the debate John McCain explained why Sarah Palin would make a better future president than Sen. Joe Biden by saying “she’s a role model to women”- that was his response. Are you kidding??? I don't need a role model who is patronized by her own party, irresponsible for accepting such a possibility, makes W look smart, and thinks everyone who doesn't believe in her specific strain of faith is going to hell.