Watching the "Debate"

Watching the debate amidst a group of students ranging from politically active (borderline psychotic) to those apathetic and seeking extra credit was a custom experience. Once I had acquired a small pile of food and a soda, I was shaking, reverberating with excitement for the first match-up in a political race that had permeated my every day functioning. I was checking CNN updates twice, three times daily-- relishing in any change that might push the decision my direction. After watching the debate however, I was disappointed, left rather empty by the performance of the candidates.
You see, I think the problem is that I am expecting miracles here. With the stock market having crashed twice in the last two weeks (1929 was certainly for wussies!) and all the social injustice that interrupts my sleep pattern on a daily basis::: what is it that I expect from these candidates? I can't expect Obama to emerge Batman, with his superhero cape and magic solution for everything... McCain is not actually Superman under the boring business attire. This election is not the key to getting this country back to the level it once was.
Talking with Niko and Camille (Italian and French exchange students) it was clear how great of a plunge this country has taken, from being a beacon of hope, shining brightly, to sinking on the level of corruption and injustice rivaled by Gothom City. I swear if I see the Joker running around I wouldn't even be surprised.
I look forward to the following debates, and will have adequately prepared myself for more avoidance, more meaningless bashing banter and of course, a relatively low level of understanding just how deep this country is in it.
I hope they have potato chips and twizzlers again. Delicious!
-Leah