Irrelevance

Who won the debate? The significance of that question is debatable.

In a perfect world, maybe the winners were those who tuned in– because the candidates took it seriously and answered the questions honestly and thoughtfully and opened a window on their stances.

But since we don’t live there, well, what network are you watching? That oughtta be more helpful. Since I refuse to watch Fox News, I’m getting the sense that maybe Kamala Harris did a better job of explaining herself. Not exactly a revelation, since Donald Trump can’t explain his way out of a wet paper bag most days. In fact, one can almost count on him circumventing most any question with an endless barrage of nonsense and free association and disconnected thoughts. Tulsi Gabbard and Matt Gaetz as coaches? Trump surrounds himself with the best people.

If there is another debate—because Trump feels the need to redeem himself—what are the chances it’ll be on Fox News, or with always-on mics, or some other stipulation? Trying to stack the deck comes with the territory for Trump.

One might dare believe that nothing is going to help him at this point. The incurable narcissist has never really wanted the job– at least for honorable reasons. He’s been an impostor and way out of his league since 2015, if not before. It would be only proper that it all, finally, catches up with him.

November 5 can’t come fast enough.