Is this a joke?

I know many Republicans whom I respect and who are intelligent people. They must be embarrassed. Never have I witnessed such a ridiculous group of political candidates being taken seriously. After the so called Republican "debate" last night I am shocked. Who could possibly think that any of these people could be the President of the United States? 999? Apples and Oranges? Wake up! Yard work? Obama's aunt and uncle? Petty bickering! There are serious problems facing our society and they need to be addressed in a serious way.