Tonight, the debate will go on in Oxford, Mississippi. The economy is on the top of the list of issues for all Americans. Unfortunately, tonights topic is that of foreign policy. While, many accuse McCain of a political stunt, it was anything but that - rather, it was apparent political suicide. John McCain will either be responsible for destroying "the bailout that would save America" or for causing "the largest spending bill in American history" depending on what happens with the bailout.

Here's my thoughts on the bailout - Uggggggggggg. Yes, I said uggggggggggg. The bailout is flawed on many levels, with no real positive outcome. We'll either see a larger government entity with a greater national debt, or a collapse of our economic system - neither which is helpful to the country, either in short or long-term.

The proposed bailout package can be compared to cancer treatment. The economy has cancer. The bailout is the "cure" in the form of chemotherapy or radiation. Unfortunately, there is a very fine line to saving the economy. If we do nothing, the economy dies of cancer. However, if too much is done, we are poisoned by the cure of too much chemotherapy and radiation. From an economic standpoint, too much done via the government is what caused the Great Depression to last for so long. The policies of Roosevelt didn't stop the Depression as many like to think, but rather slowed down the recovery and only got us out of it by increased production from entering World War II.

There should be no question on the theme of tonight's debate. Detailed planning of how to proceed with this debate means nothing when the fate of our country is at stake. Foreign Policy is the strong point of John McCain without a doubt, and by offering to change the topic to one where Obama appears stronger - the Economy - it is an option Obama could not refuse. However, the thought from the Obama camp is that they want to keep the current debate schedule and talk about the economy in the final debate, to maintain any perceived momentum gain from it throughout the final stretch run.

In any event, I urge all to tune into the debate, and with an open mind. Yes, the independents and undecideds are the only ones who will likely be influenced by the debates, but those of us on both sides should watch/listen to the debate with an open mind, and carefully decide who should be the leader of our country for the next 4 years. The best recommendation is to bypass the commentary by pundits on the networks and watch a direct feed or one with no commentary, such as C-Span or XM's POTUS '08. Too many citizens are influenced by the pundits analysis and the standard talking points, without being able to make an educated decision on their own.

I'll be recording the direct audio feed and *fingers crossed* will be able to have it, along with my analysis on here as soon as possible.