Media Matters has prepared a report documenting just how piss-poor was the media's handling of the debates during the primaries.

And a petition to be sent to the television networks in hopes that they will raise their game in the debates to come. You can also indicate on the petition which issues you'd most like to see questions about.

FWIW, I chose Afghanistan, Civil Rights/Torture, Economy, Environment (should've chosen energy, too) Health Care and Iraq.

I'd like to think this is one of those few things liberals and conservatives can actually agree on: In an election this critical, it is more important than ever that the presidential and vice-presidential debates be about issues.

Here's the report, I hope you'll sign the petition. Will this change anything? Who the hell knows, but I think it's important to try.