Why do politicians in debates always sound like complete morons?
Sarah-Palin-Example
"Question: What do you think are the causes of climate change?"
"Answer: The causes...I don't...I don't think the causes are important. What we need are the solutions to the...the problem...the causes aren't relevant."
Yes, ignoring the causes and trying random things for no particular reason is CLEARLY THE ANSWER TO THE PROBLEM! It worked in the 13th century, and it'll work today!
I think she was trying to say we need to figure out what can be done to stop the causes, and therefore solve the problem (no !@#$% Sherlock), but the way she worded it was...!@#$% stupid, to say the least, and made it sound as if she was rambling. McCain has a lot of these moments too, and usually ends it by getting everyone to chant USA to make it look like he actually gave a damn answer.
To be honest I think these politicians should all be given one minute to try and form a coherent answer, because otherwise they just look !@#$% stupid.
Or they should let me interview them, because I've noticed (as usual) they NEVER answer the question, but instead always dismiss it as irrelevant. I'd !@#$% push the question until they gave a simple, coherent answer or marched off the stage crying.