The Third Debate: Atlas holds off Pepe Le Pew

  I watched the third debate with a group last night; we all agreed there were some disappointments.
  Romney didn't hit hard on Libya, which Obama needs to explain. 
  Why are there so many timelines spouted by the administration? 
  Why were no supporting troops sent in when State and CIA knew these men were being slaughtered, fighting a seven hour battle against terrorists?
  Now do we have to wait for the media to actually explore the issue? Or should I say Sheryl Atkisson or Jake Tapper?
  Four Americans are dead, the current administration is stonewalling through the election; if Obama wins, it is doubtful we will ever have answers since burying the truth has become part of the administrative process.
  In fact, Romney could have been more aggressive. This is a different Romney than showed up in the first debate, his responses not nearly as rubber band quick as that debate.
  But this third debate Romney was calming and presidential; the split screen was definitely not the friend of Obama, whose face was alternately sneering, mocking or studying Romney's face waiting to pounce.
  Overall Romney did himself some good; once again, the gnarly base over at MSNBC felt that Obama won because Obama tried to take chunks out of Romney's hide but I do not think this worked.
  As someone in our group noted, Romney's performance last night may have cemented the woman voter who is concerned about the future of her children's opportunities, both in economics and security. He came across as likable, dependable and confident.
  Perhaps that was the greatest contrast: we saw Obama issue talking point after talking point, sometimes snarkily digging at Romney, while Romney quietly held his ground and responded without anger.
  Not unlike the Biden/Ryan debate, many of the words will be forgotten as the days pass; what will remain is the general impression and taste of the interactions of two men, one of whom was overreactive, abusive and arrogant, heaping insults on the head of his opponent, who sat patiently answering the questions and interacting honorably while responding with intelligence, grace and canniness.
  Ryan/Romney-quiet, determined, intelligent, kind
  Biden/Obama-yippy, histrionic, uncertain, condescending, arrogant
  You can complain all you like about substance, as many conservative commentators already have, but what will be remembered by the public is which of these four men do we hire for leadership in this country?
  The aftertaste is just as--if not more--important than the encounter itself.
  The nastiest remark was the bayonets and submarines remark, which was so sarcastic and mean that the POTUS, who is so quick to claim what he has learned as the President of the United States, sank below his office.
  Who looked more presidential?
  The answer should be obvious, even to MSNBC squawk boxes.