So I decided to watch the debate on ABC, mainly because I only have an antenna on my television and ABC comes in the best.   I would rather watch on PBS, alas.

And the first question is?

Surprise surprise, the economy.   Let’s see what Obama has to say…

What a beautifully crafted answer, he starts with a hello, moves on to an explanation of the problem and then goes into a step by step answer of the man’s specific question, including information on how he plans to do it. Score for Obama!

McCain’s thoughts = nice thoughts, but I don’t understand how he is going to fix the problem by cutting everyone’s taxes?  Also, when he says “it’s going to be expensive” - doesn’t that mean money coming from the taxpayers?  Otherwise where is that money going to come from?

Not you Tom?  What kind of answer is that?  Stop being mean to Tom Brokaw.

Way to go Tom - lay down those rules.

Question 2 : Yes, explain the bailout!

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The TakePart Top 10 Weekly Roundup is a compilation of the week’s most notable stories from our entertainment-meets-social-action blogging network. Mother’s Day is this Sunday (don’t forget!), so be sure to take a look at some of the great posts we’ve put together in celebration of moms everywhere! Check out some of our most popular stories of the week, as well as a few TakePart blogger favorites!

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Andy Kondrat:

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Jon Popham:

Nepalese Art Photography: Rubin Museum of Art

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Giulia Rozzi:

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New York City’s Rubin Museum of Art is currently showing two fascinating exhibits from the exotic & troubled Kingdom of Nepal. From the Land of the Gods: Art of the Kathmandu Valley presents highlights of the Rubin’s collection of Nepalese artifacts spanning over 1000 years and straddling the Hindu and Buddhist religious traditions which dominate the region.

Nepal in Black & White: Photographs of Kevin Bubriskie showcases a small portion of images from 35 years of visits to the remote Himalayan country. Bubriskie, a former Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal in the 1970’s , returned to the country in 1984 to further document a way of life he felt slipping away. In his words:

“The realization that not only my camera but also the modern world was making ever-increasing intrusions into even the most remote areas of Nepal compelled me to document a time and way of life slipping inexorably into the past.”

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