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Lee Benson: The Republicans' party crashed by 'details' on Palin
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here it comes | 9:06 p.m. Sept. 3, 2008
the wall (as in tidal wave) of conservative sewage ... some of you guys will
justify anything and everything palin does, just because "she's one of
your own" ... she has many problems ... she is serving as a distraction to
the mess that is mccain's campaign ... and she is cozy with the alaska
independence party (her husband was even a member) ... that means she hates our
country ... the horror, indeed.
4 D | 10:00 p.m. Sept. 3, 2008
Looking at the applicants to be the president of the US.
McCain is much better prepared to be our commander in chief and Obama is not. Who are you going to hire?
4 me the choice is clear.
McCain is much better prepared to be our commander in chief and Obama is not. Who are you going to hire?
4 me the choice is clear.
Re: here it come | 10:38 p.m. Sept. 3, 2008
She scares you obviously doesn't she? If I were a liberal, I would be
scared as well.
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David | 11:00 p.m. Sept. 3, 2008
If Sarah were a man, she would not have been considered.
McCain is going after the woman vote. And this is one conservative woman who will not cast the vote for McBarbie. Sorry mac. Her family is not 'just like mine'.
McCain is going after the woman vote. And this is one conservative woman who will not cast the vote for McBarbie. Sorry mac. Her family is not 'just like mine'.
Seattle | 11:15 p.m. Sept. 3, 2008
I think the bigger problem for Palin is her problems with firing people who
simply disagree with her or dont do the things she asked (fire her x brother in
law). That might fit right in with Bushes practises of firing US attorneys who
dont prosecute Democrates the way he wants but I think that is one of the real
problems with Bushes administration.
I had heard good things about this governor previously and she might have some good qualities but in the end she appears to just be a typical politician.
McCain said the VP choice will be decided on who would best be qualified to be a president. He just told us Obama is a very qualified candidate which goes against what he has said for months.
I had heard good things about this governor previously and she might have some good qualities but in the end she appears to just be a typical politician.
McCain said the VP choice will be decided on who would best be qualified to be a president. He just told us Obama is a very qualified candidate which goes against what he has said for months.
RE Lets take a poll: | 11:16 p.m. Sept. 3, 2008
Raising my hand here. i did not have sex with that man, who is now my husband,
prior to our marriage.
My mother, ditto. Dad and her waiting until marrige.
My grandparent? Same thing, i would think.
My children? Teahing them by example Pray they won't. But, they have the info about the pros (none before marriage) and the cons (just calling it now the Bristol).
My mother, ditto. Dad and her waiting until marrige.
My grandparent? Same thing, i would think.
My children? Teahing them by example Pray they won't. But, they have the info about the pros (none before marriage) and the cons (just calling it now the Bristol).
Moral High Ground | 11:25 p.m. Sept. 3, 2008
Palin being the GOP VP has liberal circles trying to rally their troops. I
haven't a furry of this much activity trying to smear someone since Reagan
was running for his first term.
What most liberals will never understand is Palin speaks to the common folk. I'd like to know how anyone can relate to a Ivy League educated elite like Obama? Palin is someone who looks like she has had to make a mortgage payment while Obama uses connections to get to places that no one has the right to be with his lack of experience.
Come November, the Dems will be crying again about another lost election and the normal people of this country will have to endure another 4 years of them screaming "Fixed election, Fixed election". But the real election will be won fairly by the McCain because people will finally figure out what a train wreck Obama would have been sitting in the White House.
What most liberals will never understand is Palin speaks to the common folk. I'd like to know how anyone can relate to a Ivy League educated elite like Obama? Palin is someone who looks like she has had to make a mortgage payment while Obama uses connections to get to places that no one has the right to be with his lack of experience.
Come November, the Dems will be crying again about another lost election and the normal people of this country will have to endure another 4 years of them screaming "Fixed election, Fixed election". But the real election will be won fairly by the McCain because people will finally figure out what a train wreck Obama would have been sitting in the White House.
nope | 11:57 p.m. Sept. 3, 2008
people like you scare me ... non-thinking, accepting anything these guys say ...
that's what has weakened this great country ... sheep who look to
"leaders" like these for answers ... as for palin, there's a good
chance she will self-destruct ... if you were a liberal, you might say something
intelligent.
Protect the Kids | 12:25 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I agree wholeheartedly with "Her Daughter's Pregnancy". It seems
that most mothers and fathers would want to protect the privacy of their
daughter in such a situation. I can't even imagine leaving a baby to
campaign night and day. This doesn't seem like it would set well with a
lot of LDS people.
Anonymous | 12:57 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Yeah, Protect the Kids, a lot of LDS people are more concerned with the image of
having a pregnant teen and sending her away for nine months so no one in the
ward knows. I am proud of Gov. Palin and tonight I am proud to be an
Independent. In November I will be proud to vote for Gov. Palin and will hope to
have a chance to cast a vote someday with her at the TOP OF THE TICKET.
Re: Nope | 2:43 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
That is exactly why I am NOT a liberal, because I THINK! Why is it that you
liberals believe that if someone disagrees with you therefore they are stupid?
After all, don't discuss the issues, just call people names--typical
"thinking" liberal!
Rural Utah | 4:51 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
As an Independent/Libertarian, Palin has certainly won my vote for the
Republican Party. I am NOT a Hilary supporter and I do not believe that it was
McCain's intention to use Sarah to target Hilary supporters. American women
are a much larger group than Hillary's supporters. Sarah appeals to the
silent, non-liberal-activist majority of voting women in this country who
believe that being pro-woman does not necessarily mean being pro-choice and
pro-expanded welfare state. She also appeals to ordinary working people- the
non-elitist majority. Shes right on energy and the economy. Shes patriotic and
shes real. Finally- a REAL person in the campaign who hasnt lost touch with
middle- America; a candidate untainted by Washington politics and elitism.
dsgeorge | 5:17 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I wondered about McCain's selection... listening to her last night and
having done research over the past few days, it's no wonder liberals fear
her. And as for all the strident comments on these pages, get over it!
She's a live wire and more of a leader than most Utahns can countenance.
Mom in MO | 5:36 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Throughout history, there have been women who stepped up to the plate,
regardless of marital status or motherhood. Whether or not she has one child or
ten, perhaps Sarah Palin was prepared for such a time as this. whether her
children have special needs or find themselves pregnant at a young age, it is
Sarah who is running, not the kids. I think she has the chops for the job.
After seeing nothing but Obama's face on the news for months, I welcome
this "change".
Chris in Texas | 7:08 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Lee, you really surprise me with this column. I would never have picked you to
join the "pundits." You are really grasping at straws, my friend.
Just say you don't like her as a candidate. I'm sorry you didn't
get your VP pick of Mitt. I know Utahns want to Choose The Romney (CTR), but
McCain went for the brilliant, stun-the-opponents choice. And you just joined
the opponent band wagon. Get back on board, unless you really are a pundit and
want the Community Organizer in the White House.
whc | 7:48 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
This was a very well thought out and written column. It is amazing to see the
knee jerk reaction from the hard core right wingers. They get so worked up that
they can't even understand the nuances of the article! Keep up the good
work-I look forward to your writing.
Sorry, but.... | 11:11 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
... I'm not crushed.
Anchorage Alaska | 12:24 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008
Governor Palin is a great American, a lady but not fluff though a beauty queen.
She is open, honest and direct and gave the information in the open so you did
not dig up secrets! Men used to say women could not be astronauts or jet pilots
or governing officials including president since they may have menstrual cramps
and not be able to think! Well, Sarah Palin was speaking at a convention out of
state and knew the birth was soon. She returned to Alaska and delivered a baby
the next day who was born with Down Syndrome and is a beautiful baby boy.
Isn't it great the avid runner was able to return to work Monday morning
and brought her son with her? SHe didn't miss a beat, nursed her son and
tended to official duties and took him with her. She is a real 100% woman, a
great example of leadership taking on corruption and big oil. She deserves
respect not cheap shots and gossip! Her family is close knit and loving. Hats
off to her!
Why not Mitt | 12:40 a.m. Sept. 6, 2008
Governor Palin has not said one thing about the Republican platform or the
issues. She talks about her accomplishments, which are turning out to
fabrications and spin (i.e. She never sold the plane on E-bay). The only thing
Palin can do is make tacky sarcastic one line comments. She reminds me of a loud
mouth drunk party girl in a bar. What a future train wreck.
Rob H | 5:11 p.m. Sept. 7, 2008
I didn't appreciate Sarah attacking Barack for his community service. I
wouldn't expect Barack to attack Sarah for being a PTA volunteer. We need
community service from our politicians. After the RNC, I'd say the choice
is clear-- Obama '08.
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