Where have you been all year, John?

I did so love watching last night's debate. John Kerry was downright -- dare I say it? -- Presidential. He came out swinging (polite and respectful, too) and never stopped hammering away at the idea that the President has gone about this terrorism thing all wrong. Bush kept repeating the same two or three mantras all night long, as long on style (if you could call it that) and short on substance as usual. He had a sweaty upper lip that made him look as though he had a milk moustache. He looked put out, petulant and out of his element. He was as inarticulate as ever. The John Kerry who showed up for this debate is the John Kerry that the world should have been seeing all along. I only hope it's not too little, too late.