A regrettably mistaken reader:

Derb—Come on, admit it: you’re bored stiff already with the 2008 campaign, aren’t you?

[Me] No! Absolutely not! The candidates are fascinating people! They all have masses of really interesting things to say! The campaign is important!

A most unfortunate concatenation of circumstances has prevented my watching the last seven or eight debates. I certainly plan to watch the next one with grave attention, though. I really do … unless indisposed…