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WakeWashington | 1:01 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
The presidency is one of the most demanding jobs in the world and anyone in line
for it with young children should have a stay-at-home spouse and make that clear
to the public. It's called leading by example. The GOP is, after all, the
party of "family values." Ms. Palin's "First Dude"
needs to step up and be much more vocal about this or she needs to step down.
Libs | 1:13 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Libs have predictably found fault with everything Palin is. Their venom is the
result of their girl getting excluded, and they direct their anger to Palin.
She's made the McCain ticket a lot more dynamic. I thought McCain was okay,
but McCain/Palin is awesome!
Independent | 1:21 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Google 'Anne Kilkenny crosscut email' and read the 'About Sarah
Palin: an e-mail from Wasilla' story. It really helps you get to know
Palin as a person as told by someone who actually knows her. It's a far
cry from most of the coverage out there. Sorry, this thing won't let me
give the link directly.
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BigD Coug | 1:26 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
WakeWashington:
Ms. Palin's job performance, and the well-being of her children, are not inversely correlated. Any mother who has a big family and is professionally qualified, can do anything.
And the fact that she has five kids and is pro-life, should say everything that needs to be said regarding her family values.
Sorry to interrupt your "Leave It To Beaver" reruns.
Ms. Palin's job performance, and the well-being of her children, are not inversely correlated. Any mother who has a big family and is professionally qualified, can do anything.
And the fact that she has five kids and is pro-life, should say everything that needs to be said regarding her family values.
Sorry to interrupt your "Leave It To Beaver" reruns.
I Get It... | 2:20 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Select a candidate who lacks credentials and go after the mainstream media for
inquiring into her qualifications and credentials.
Fires up the base and gives them a reason to vote in November, something they were lacking up to now in the top of the ticket.
Republicans are never comfortable fighting for their noble principles alone. Unlike the Democrats they recognize you have to mix in a healthy dose of hate to leaven (i.e. win) an election.
If its not academics they despise, its gays. If its not immigrants they deplore, its the media. And when there were no more commies to hate, liberals took their place.
Its such a effective strategy and why the Republicans are so good at winning Presidential elections.
Its just so unbecoming when Republicans play the victim card. We need them to be the adults in the room reminding us of our traditions and responsibilities.
Instead every four years they become the spoiled brats ready to throw a tantrum at every perceived injustice and slight.
Will it work this time? If history is any indicator, probably.
So much for the "till all success be nobleness, and every gain divine" aspects of the American story.
Fires up the base and gives them a reason to vote in November, something they were lacking up to now in the top of the ticket.
Republicans are never comfortable fighting for their noble principles alone. Unlike the Democrats they recognize you have to mix in a healthy dose of hate to leaven (i.e. win) an election.
If its not academics they despise, its gays. If its not immigrants they deplore, its the media. And when there were no more commies to hate, liberals took their place.
Its such a effective strategy and why the Republicans are so good at winning Presidential elections.
Its just so unbecoming when Republicans play the victim card. We need them to be the adults in the room reminding us of our traditions and responsibilities.
Instead every four years they become the spoiled brats ready to throw a tantrum at every perceived injustice and slight.
Will it work this time? If history is any indicator, probably.
So much for the "till all success be nobleness, and every gain divine" aspects of the American story.
Glenn Mott | 2:42 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
The Republican vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, is a real dynamo, in
other words, an intensely energetic, enthusiastic, Lady.She will get good things
in Washington, for all of the people, like no other vice president of the United
States has ever done.President John McCain and Vice President, Sarah Palin will
be a real "Boon" to all of The United States of America.Her
"words" rang true to all 305,055,867 of us, or nearly all of us. All
will be blessed in their homes and in their families, because of the efforts of
John and Sarah, along with the Babies born last night and today.
Fire Breathing Liberal | 3:20 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
She was great!!! She should be the nominee. Obama is all fluff and she has
actually done something. Most of my comrads on other web pages are making
comments like "she didn't move me." Frankly we liberals think too
much with our feelings and not enough with our heads. If we vote for Obama then
we are done for. For the first time in my life I am going red. I only wich she
would have quoted Obama when he was defending his views on abortion. He once
said that he would not want to punish his daughters with a baby. As if a baby is
virus. I have completely changed my ways of thinking. I am now more conservative
in my thinking and I have seen the light. Any socialism will take away our
freedoms. We shoule take govenment out of our lives.
Florida Voter | 3:36 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I love the choice! Palin had one of the greatest speaches of all time last
night! She stands for everything that our country needs right now. I
wasn't going to vote for McCain before but now she has me even liking
McCain! She is Ronald Reagan reincarnated as a woman. I am a huge Romney
supporter but in the next four to eight years if they run against each other for
President, I may vote for her!
Where's The Issues | 4:09 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Yes Palin spoke about ALL of the wonderful things she has accomplished in the
last 20 MONTHS as govenor of Alaska. If you believe that maybe we should re-name
her Wonder Woman. Also being that she is so important to her state and
accomplished so many things, how are they going to get by without her while she
is campaigning for the Republican party? Who is running Alaska now? Will they
survive without her? All that aside, how about the REAL issues, Economy, War(and
cost), Energy, Health Insurance, Medical costs, Drug costs, Housing and Finance
problems. These are issues that need addressing, not personal attacks. This
speech was nothing more than a CANNED speech, wrote by Rep speech writers. This
election is more about issues than SCARE tatics.
Palin not running for Pres | 5:05 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Sarah Palin is not running for President. John Adams said about the VP job
"My country has contrived for me the most insignificant office that ever
the invention of man contrived or his imagination conceived." Sarah Palin
will likely have far fewer responsiblities as VP than she has as Governor of
Alaska. Her husband and children may well have more time with her than they do
now.
I was impressed... | 5:22 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I was very skeptical when John McCain announced Sarah Palin as his choice and
thought Tim Pawlenty would have been a much better choice. However, I am a
skeptic no longer.
Her speech last night erased any lingering doubts about her toughness, her credentials, or her preparation to lead. The speech was tough, sparkling, and inspiring. She is certainly more prepared to be president than the top of the democratic ticket.
The fact that Obama has yet to pass or even write a single major legislative initiative in the senate OR the state legislature is very telling about the man who claims he will lead a "change."
Her speech last night erased any lingering doubts about her toughness, her credentials, or her preparation to lead. The speech was tough, sparkling, and inspiring. She is certainly more prepared to be president than the top of the democratic ticket.
The fact that Obama has yet to pass or even write a single major legislative initiative in the senate OR the state legislature is very telling about the man who claims he will lead a "change."
RI Reader | 5:28 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Since when do stand-up comedy and cheap shots count as valid proof she is ready
to lead anything. She did a nice job of reading the insults prepared for her,
and established her role as the attack dog, leaving room for McCain to look
dignified.
Go home Sara. These people are making fun of you and using you to gain power without talking the real issues. For example: how many homes in Alaska are in foreclosure, and what do John or Sara intend to do about it?
Mr. Obama is looking more and more like the dignified statesman we need in the White House.
Time for the captain of the football team (John) and the head cheerleader (Sara) to go back to just being cool kids in the hall.
Go home Sara. These people are making fun of you and using you to gain power without talking the real issues. For example: how many homes in Alaska are in foreclosure, and what do John or Sara intend to do about it?
Mr. Obama is looking more and more like the dignified statesman we need in the White House.
Time for the captain of the football team (John) and the head cheerleader (Sara) to go back to just being cool kids in the hall.
GWB | 5:29 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I have a couple of observations about her speech.
1) She did a great job delivering the speech as it was written for her (Now before you attack, I recognize that Biden has speech writers, Bush too, and almost all other politicians do, this is not a slight toward Palin).
2) She demonstrated that she is no pushover like some may have thought
3) I was very surprised all night at the ad hominem attacks on Obama, and she did this with a very sarcastic and mocking tone (think of the line: he was a community organizer).
4) Last week, Dems attacked the policies of McCain, but I cannot remember a single time when McCain was attacked in an ad hominem manner like Obama was by Palin.
5) For Mitt Romney to attack the Eastern Liberal Elite was funny.
I suppose he was attacking the pro-choice, pro-gay rights, pro-universal health care liberal Governor of someplace like Massachussetts, a man who grew up with a father that was a Governor, cabinet member, and CEO of an auto company, who has a fortune of over $500Million and could spend $50Million of his own money to be President - Himself,the definition of elite.
1) She did a great job delivering the speech as it was written for her (Now before you attack, I recognize that Biden has speech writers, Bush too, and almost all other politicians do, this is not a slight toward Palin).
2) She demonstrated that she is no pushover like some may have thought
3) I was very surprised all night at the ad hominem attacks on Obama, and she did this with a very sarcastic and mocking tone (think of the line: he was a community organizer).
4) Last week, Dems attacked the policies of McCain, but I cannot remember a single time when McCain was attacked in an ad hominem manner like Obama was by Palin.
5) For Mitt Romney to attack the Eastern Liberal Elite was funny.
I suppose he was attacking the pro-choice, pro-gay rights, pro-universal health care liberal Governor of someplace like Massachussetts, a man who grew up with a father that was a Governor, cabinet member, and CEO of an auto company, who has a fortune of over $500Million and could spend $50Million of his own money to be President - Himself,the definition of elite.
The better choice | 6:00 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
She showed herself last night to be a better choice than most of the others
available, including Gov. Romney.
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Gloves are off! | 6:02 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I think over the past week, most Democrats have been cautious about criticizing
her, but after last night's performance, I think the gloves are off! She
made a fantastic speech -- but her use of sarcasm and "loose" use of
"facts" (e.g., the tired charge that Democrats are going to raise
everyone's taxes, attacking of "community organizers," or that
the North Slope will give America sufficient oil) is going to bring the
Democratic attack dogs today! She's clearly a brassy small town girl
appealing to small town folks, the base of the GOP, but that base is shrinking,
and if McCain thinks this will bring Hilary fans into the fold, the ticket is
doomed!
Obama's wife | 6:15 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Is Obama's wife going to forsake the duties of being First Lady and just
tend to the kids? Why all the hypocrisy?
Cats | 6:18 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
To WakeWashington: What a sexist remark. No man would EVER have a remark like
that made about him.
Sarah Palin hit it out of the ball park. She isn't intimidated by anyone or anything. What a breath of FRESH AIR. It's obvious that the Democrats are scared to death.
SHE'S A NATURAL! GO SARAH!
Sarah Palin hit it out of the ball park. She isn't intimidated by anyone or anything. What a breath of FRESH AIR. It's obvious that the Democrats are scared to death.
SHE'S A NATURAL! GO SARAH!
to wakewashington | 6:25 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
right on. right on.
Imagine what we saw on tv last night; people come from Alaska, boyfriend who made Bristol pregnant is in standing line, McCain shakes his hand... whooopeeee... what did he say to him, "Good job, Levi. Good job!"
we have sunk so low with the gop...
i am voting democrat this fall.
Imagine what we saw on tv last night; people come from Alaska, boyfriend who made Bristol pregnant is in standing line, McCain shakes his hand... whooopeeee... what did he say to him, "Good job, Levi. Good job!"
we have sunk so low with the gop...
i am voting democrat this fall.
what does a VP do? | 6:29 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Other than break tie votes in the Senate?I haven't even seen Dick Cheney
for 8 years. Some people act like McCain is going to drop dead the day after he
is elected. He seems pretty healthy and tough to me.
And Obama fans.... how did that taste? Your boy got lit up last night! Ouch!
And Obama fans.... how did that taste? Your boy got lit up last night! Ouch!
punch line | 6:43 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I found her comment about a budget to nowhere humorous since she is the one that
supported the bridge to nowhere. Oh well, I guess it is not about facts it is
just about a great punch line. I for one would like more out of a vice
president.
Go Sarah | 6:47 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
It was an historic moment, I tried to tell my 12 year old last night. Sarah is
different than all the rest we have heard talk the last two weeks. She is
bright, youngish, pretty, smart, a real mom with five kids, and a rising star.
I tried to tell him that he would remember this night as her first big national
speech.
And she will be a strong, strong voice for energy development in Alaska and beyond.
And she will be a strong, strong voice for energy development in Alaska and beyond.
Chantelle from NY | 6:48 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I was finally proud of my party again after lastnight. This woman is incredible!
Their family is sweet and strong. Anyone doubting that this woman won't
help to empower America as well as be a positive example is nuts. She is
feminine and a woman of dignity, love that she wears skirts by the way. Yet, she
is still strong, powerful and makes a difference. There is no doubt in my mind
that she can lead and do amazing things on the side of McCain. If anything, put
her in charge of energy. I love that she loves Alaska and values the wilderness
there, yet understands our countries need to drill there and to be a little more
self sufficient. She made me proud to be an American lastnight! One of my
biggest beefs with Democrats is them always wanting to rely on someone else for
something. Life is about learning to take care of oneself and to be self
sufficient. Cracks me up that they always have to find someone else to blame
when something bad happens and they weren't prepared. Yay John McCain and
Sarah Palin!
Liberal Media | 6:53 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Darn that "liberal media,"
It wasn't just a home run, said CNN's Wolf Blitzer; it may have been a grand slam. "A very auspicious debut," said NBC's Tom Brokaw. It was a "perfect populist pitch," said CBS' Jeff Greenfield. "Terrific," said Mort Kondracke on Fox News Channel.
"A star is born," said Chris Wallace on Fox.
"A star is born," Blitzer said.
"A star is born," said Anderson Cooper on CNN.
Can we finally give this lie about a liberal media a rest?
It wasn't just a home run, said CNN's Wolf Blitzer; it may have been a grand slam. "A very auspicious debut," said NBC's Tom Brokaw. It was a "perfect populist pitch," said CBS' Jeff Greenfield. "Terrific," said Mort Kondracke on Fox News Channel.
"A star is born," said Chris Wallace on Fox.
"A star is born," Blitzer said.
"A star is born," said Anderson Cooper on CNN.
Can we finally give this lie about a liberal media a rest?
gayle | 6:59 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
The only thing that was more distressing to me than Sarah Palin's nasty
delivery and mocking criticism was the fact that so many in the audience seemed
to be eating it up.
Oh, there was one thing worse. It was Mr. Giuliani's demeanor and over the top rhetoric. He looked like he might explode any moment. He was horrible.
Oh, there was one thing worse. It was Mr. Giuliani's demeanor and over the top rhetoric. He looked like he might explode any moment. He was horrible.
Anonymous | 7:10 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I saw a clip today on tv, presumably it's available on the net as well, of
Palin telling a church audience that the war in Iraq and apparently some or
another pipeline in Alaska were approved by God. I absolutely cringe when
someone says that. First, because I don't believe it. And, what else will
god 'approve'? It's a a great strategy to make a statement and
not have to support it, because 'god says so'. But, we'd better
have more to offer in the public arena.
Stop the Rhetoric | 7:14 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Palin did a fine job delivering her speech, but the fact remains she was chosen
as his VP just because she is a woman. As a woman, I find that offensive. She
is critical of the Washington elite, but apparently she acts like the queen of
Alaska, throwing her political weight around for her own self interest. That is
the real issue, not her pregnant daughter.
The Republican Party has become the party of rhetoric on a handful of issues that play well to the religious far right, phoney patriotism, anti abortion, anti gay, whatever! It is not patriotic to sacrafice the lives of our young men and women for an unjustified war for your own interest. It is not patriotic to let our infrastructure, our economy, and the well being of average Americans to go to hell. Stop the rhetoric and start taking care of this country. That is Patriotism
The Republican Party has become the party of rhetoric on a handful of issues that play well to the religious far right, phoney patriotism, anti abortion, anti gay, whatever! It is not patriotic to sacrafice the lives of our young men and women for an unjustified war for your own interest. It is not patriotic to let our infrastructure, our economy, and the well being of average Americans to go to hell. Stop the rhetoric and start taking care of this country. That is Patriotism
sally ann | 7:24 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I listened to Obama's acceptance speech and half of it was attacks on
McCain.
Sarah is great. Democrats have found that truth hurts. Go Sarah!!!!
Sarah is great. Democrats have found that truth hurts. Go Sarah!!!!
SoonerCougarJr. | 7:39 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I watched last night's speeches at the Republican Convention with an open
mind. I wanted to hear what the candidates stand for, what the (R) party stands
for. Unfortunately, standing for something, anything, didn't seem to be on
the docket.
BobP | 7:42 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
The part I liked best was the little girl holding the Down's syndrome baby
and giving his hair a sput brushing.
Troll Finder | 7:45 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
"Fire Breathing Liberal" is a troll.
A little advice, when attempting to pretend to be a "liberal" you should avoid using the words like "fire breathing", �comrads�, or �socialism� in your rhetoric. Those are words that only the fear-mongering, extreme right (such as yourself) use in order to scare people from actually being thoughtful about politics. In reality, the terms are neither descriptive of the actual positions nor something that Democrats would use to describe themselves.
A little advice, when attempting to pretend to be a "liberal" you should avoid using the words like "fire breathing", �comrads�, or �socialism� in your rhetoric. Those are words that only the fear-mongering, extreme right (such as yourself) use in order to scare people from actually being thoughtful about politics. In reality, the terms are neither descriptive of the actual positions nor something that Democrats would use to describe themselves.
zerObama | 7:52 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
McPalin ROCKS!
Steve | 7:54 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Gov. Palin is a true star:
* Her speech was powerful, funny --- and real.
* She has a record of accomplishment. Cutting taxes. Reducing spending. Ethical reform.
* Her critics are over the top. First, the charge was that she was unprepared, even though she has done far more than Mr. Obama -- and she is the #2 on the ticket. Second, the focus on her daughter's pregnancy has been downright vile.
* So, now, her opponents are trying to pick her record apart. Just try. My favorite is her change over the bridge to no where. She originally did support it. But, she was the one who ended the project. Why the change? Sarah Palin realized it -- and similar projects -- were driven by lobbyists, not public concerns. She evolved and got it right.
* As a parent of an autistic child, I found my champion last night. Since there are tens of millions of us, we will be a factor this fall.
* The person who is most nervous this morning is Sen. Biden. He has to face Sarah Palin in less than a month.
* Her speech was powerful, funny --- and real.
* She has a record of accomplishment. Cutting taxes. Reducing spending. Ethical reform.
* Her critics are over the top. First, the charge was that she was unprepared, even though she has done far more than Mr. Obama -- and she is the #2 on the ticket. Second, the focus on her daughter's pregnancy has been downright vile.
* So, now, her opponents are trying to pick her record apart. Just try. My favorite is her change over the bridge to no where. She originally did support it. But, she was the one who ended the project. Why the change? Sarah Palin realized it -- and similar projects -- were driven by lobbyists, not public concerns. She evolved and got it right.
* As a parent of an autistic child, I found my champion last night. Since there are tens of millions of us, we will be a factor this fall.
* The person who is most nervous this morning is Sen. Biden. He has to face Sarah Palin in less than a month.
Awesome | 7:54 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Anyone who watched Gov. Palin's speech last night would admit she was a
great pick for Sen. McCain and she can more than hold her own against Obama/
Biden. I look forward to her debate with Biden, and will enjoy her standing up
to that punk and putting him in his place. Her speech was awesome, and she will
be a great VP!!
For all women | 7:57 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Sarah Palin showed that she is for all women, while the so-called women's
rights groups are only interested in the 'needs' of liberal women.
Tough or Mean? | 7:59 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
As a republican looking for a reason to vote for McCain, I found Sarah
Palin's speech very on point, but very disappointing.
Her apparent bravery in walking out on stage to face a nation and world, quickly reduced to pettiness and meanness, to sarcasm, and disparaging ridicule of an opponent who consistently has shown more respect and consideration for his opponents.
I have always been turned off by McCain's mean tongue and self-gloating over the demeaning ridicule he engages in.
I was quite frankly hoping his choice of a running mate would temper his inclination to swim in the gutter. Instead he has picked someone just as snide and demoralizing towards a large part of the nation as he is, someone who will not only insure that dirty politics lives on, but that the divide and polarization in this country will expand. Instead of people coming together for the common good, America will be ripped to shreds & torn apart. Is this the inevitable shame we are caught in?
What has reduced the Republicans to glorifying this type of sewer politics and nastiness? And why do they credit the God of peace with their national politics & �strike-first� war policies?
Her apparent bravery in walking out on stage to face a nation and world, quickly reduced to pettiness and meanness, to sarcasm, and disparaging ridicule of an opponent who consistently has shown more respect and consideration for his opponents.
I have always been turned off by McCain's mean tongue and self-gloating over the demeaning ridicule he engages in.
I was quite frankly hoping his choice of a running mate would temper his inclination to swim in the gutter. Instead he has picked someone just as snide and demoralizing towards a large part of the nation as he is, someone who will not only insure that dirty politics lives on, but that the divide and polarization in this country will expand. Instead of people coming together for the common good, America will be ripped to shreds & torn apart. Is this the inevitable shame we are caught in?
What has reduced the Republicans to glorifying this type of sewer politics and nastiness? And why do they credit the God of peace with their national politics & �strike-first� war policies?
Out of nowhere... | 8:02 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Just like the Democrats found Barack, the Republicans found Sarah, but the
difference in qualification goes far beyond skin color or gender.
RE: Out of nowhere | 8:07 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
The Democrats, bound by 'political correctness' had to cannonize their
African-american candidate, and throw out their woman candidate, no matter that
she was more qualified. 'Liberal principles' can be very
self-defeating.
Utah Dem | 8:09 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Yes I am a Democrat but all of you that think Sarah Palin is the greatest thing
since sliced bread really need to do some research.
To Independent - I looked up your link by Anne Kilkenny and then did some research on Wasilla AK during Palin's mayoral time - this is no pussy cat here. Check out Anchorage newspaper story about her time at mayor - you may have to think twice about all of your praises.
I for one and truly tired of all of the name calling on both sides of this presidental campaign - when the heck do they get to the REAL issues and how they are REALLY going to resolve the problems our country faces? When will the candidates stop all of the name calling and personal attacks? To me it just shows how childish they are.
To Independent - I looked up your link by Anne Kilkenny and then did some research on Wasilla AK during Palin's mayoral time - this is no pussy cat here. Check out Anchorage newspaper story about her time at mayor - you may have to think twice about all of your praises.
I for one and truly tired of all of the name calling on both sides of this presidental campaign - when the heck do they get to the REAL issues and how they are REALLY going to resolve the problems our country faces? When will the candidates stop all of the name calling and personal attacks? To me it just shows how childish they are.
Fresh Air! | 8:18 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Palin for President!
M. Allred | 8:17 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I have watched every primary debate, Demo and GOP. I watched both party
conventions. Through this election season, I read and studied, and did more
studying and reading. I left my heart and mind open to both parties and their
candidates. This election is paramount. Independent I stand. This election, for
me, is GOP. Was I disappointed in the Bush administration? Yes. Was I
disappointed in the Clinton administration? Yes. What happened to turn my
upcoming vote to GOP? Biden and Palin. Biden turned me away from the Demos.
Sarah turned me toward the Repubs. However, we still have another nine weeks
before we vote -- the door may be closed, but a window is slightly open. Read
and study. Read and study. Keeping an open mind. Sarah impressed me though.
Bla, Bla, Bla, Bla | 8:18 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
She was selling "Patriotism" all night, but How you are going to
search for alternative energy if you ar drilling holes in Alaska, How you are
going to make money for this dirty economy if you dont take moeny from taxes
from the moneymakers, how are you going to end the war if you are sending people
over there? politics is about dialogue and business, but I think she loves to
make war to show US muscles instead of saving lives and trying to have your
enemy by your side and not making more enemies that hate you because of this
invasion.
If you dont go to war, your are not a patriot...Rep, says...I dont belive that, I think there is a better way to deal with your enemies than war!!! but c'mon lets kill some more people....now I understand why these people in middle east hate us.
She was energetic, but didnt work, same bla,bla,bla USA, we rea the best bla,bla,bla...boring. Talk about the issues: Economy, War, Imigration, Safety...things the Republican President havent done for 8 years, ups she forgot to talk about that!
If you dont go to war, your are not a patriot...Rep, says...I dont belive that, I think there is a better way to deal with your enemies than war!!! but c'mon lets kill some more people....now I understand why these people in middle east hate us.
She was energetic, but didnt work, same bla,bla,bla USA, we rea the best bla,bla,bla...boring. Talk about the issues: Economy, War, Imigration, Safety...things the Republican President havent done for 8 years, ups she forgot to talk about that!
McCain is going to lose big | 8:21 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Choosing Palin demonstrates a huge error in judgement and a very cynical choice
for the so-called "maverick."
Sure she looks good on paper: a conservative, female reformer who can appeal to "disgruntled" Clinton backers as well as energize the base.
But McCain has underestimated female voters and overestimated Palin's character and abilities.
Palin has proven to be a high-minded right-winger, who can talk the talk (abstinence-only education, family values, anti-corruption) but she can't walk the walk: she's neck deep in her own dysfunctional family and corruption scandal.
Indeed, the "unphotoshopped"version of Sarah Palin is much less flattering, and reveals a fanatical right-winger who wants to drill the heck out of Alaska and believes that the war in Iraq is "God's task"--someone only the most extreme right-wingers could support.
And this is McCain's biggest mistake: these right-wingers were probably going to vote for him anyway.
Sure she looks good on paper: a conservative, female reformer who can appeal to "disgruntled" Clinton backers as well as energize the base.
But McCain has underestimated female voters and overestimated Palin's character and abilities.
Palin has proven to be a high-minded right-winger, who can talk the talk (abstinence-only education, family values, anti-corruption) but she can't walk the walk: she's neck deep in her own dysfunctional family and corruption scandal.
Indeed, the "unphotoshopped"version of Sarah Palin is much less flattering, and reveals a fanatical right-winger who wants to drill the heck out of Alaska and believes that the war in Iraq is "God's task"--someone only the most extreme right-wingers could support.
And this is McCain's biggest mistake: these right-wingers were probably going to vote for him anyway.
Funny Liberals and Conservatives | 8:24 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
How funny is it that "Stop the Rhetoric" finds it offensive that a
woman was chosen as VP 'just because she is a woman?' I suppose you
would be relieved of your feminist angst if it was a man chosen in her stead?
Clearly you would have never shouted "Sexist!" if that was the case.
Or did you find it offensive that Hillary found success with some voters
strictly because she was a woman?
Give the country a break and take what little progress there is for what it's worth. The facts are:
1) You don't know exactly why McCain chose Palin, no matter how much you think you do; and,
2) so what if he chose her because she's a woman? Her selection still reflects America's positive attitude toward a woman filling an executive office.
Try finding that support fifty years ago.
Progress.
Give the country a break and take what little progress there is for what it's worth. The facts are:
1) You don't know exactly why McCain chose Palin, no matter how much you think you do; and,
2) so what if he chose her because she's a woman? Her selection still reflects America's positive attitude toward a woman filling an executive office.
Try finding that support fifty years ago.
Progress.
Jaded | 8:30 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Will people please start using their heads when it comes to deciding who will
lead our country? Too much sensationalism and biased media could really lead to
a more disfunctional government. It's amazing that our country is doing as
well as it is considering the broken state of our congress and senate.
A Star is Born? | 8:32 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
What exactly did Sarah accomplish last night?
She received enthusiastic applause for reading a speech written by McCain speech writers in front of a few hundred sympathetic GOP convention-goers, who would have cheered even if she babbled in tongues for 30 minutes.
You go girl!
She received enthusiastic applause for reading a speech written by McCain speech writers in front of a few hundred sympathetic GOP convention-goers, who would have cheered even if she babbled in tongues for 30 minutes.
You go girl!
Commoner | 8:36 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Was Biden's speech so forgetable for the democrats that are criticising
Palin's speech for attacking Obama that they have already forgotten how
negative and sarcastic his speech was?
For all of you uninitiated, the role of the VP has become the guard dog of the ticket. They are supposed to bark so that the presidential candidate can remain statesmanlike.
I was sceptical about McCain's pick until last night.
Palin proved that not only can she handle the dogfight, she can do it with charm and humor. She is a champion show dog that will energize millions.
Watch out Biden, McCain got it right.
For all of you uninitiated, the role of the VP has become the guard dog of the ticket. They are supposed to bark so that the presidential candidate can remain statesmanlike.
I was sceptical about McCain's pick until last night.
Palin proved that not only can she handle the dogfight, she can do it with charm and humor. She is a champion show dog that will energize millions.
Watch out Biden, McCain got it right.
Commoner | 8:37 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
By the way, I've been in politics for over 20 years, can some Obama
supporter tell me what a "community organizer" really is. I have
never heard of it before unless it is simply a glorified name for a political
junkie who has worked on various campaigns or some other volunteer like PTA
mom's all across this country.
What did Obama actually do as a "community Organizer"? I really would like to know if any one can tell me.
What did Obama actually do as a "community Organizer"? I really would like to know if any one can tell me.
to GWP | 8:37 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
correction Sarah wrote her speech herself, no speech writers. Impressive,
isn't it?
Anonymous | 8:38 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Same ol' nasty style of paranoid politics that the GOP is famous for.
Attack the opposition while saying nothing about:
The economy
health care
bankruptcies
never-ending war
job losses
forclosures
The country has taken such a hard-right turn it may never recover.
Attack the opposition while saying nothing about:
The economy
health care
bankruptcies
never-ending war
job losses
forclosures
The country has taken such a hard-right turn it may never recover.
Up North | 8:39 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I respect Mrs. Palin. She seems to be honest, forthcoming, and wants
what's best for the country. She definately has appeal, and she is smart!
There may have been sarcasm, but after the stuff she's been put through the
past few days, I believe that the sarcasm was deserved and that she delivered it
effectively and with wit. I see real balance - the VP is like an assistant and
I'm sure her take on things will be taken into consideration when McCain
must make life-changing decisions. We actually got to this point in history on
our own. We bash Bush and continue with the McCain team as "more of the
same", but every person is responsible for what our country has become.
The in-fighting in Congress, the inaction in Congress, the mean-spirited
"if that's what he'd do, then so much for that. Regardless of
whether that decision is right or wrong, I will stand on the other side of the
issue just to show I can."
I hope the McCain team can change that kind of mentality, and it appears Sarah would be a great asset in that effort.
I hope the McCain team can change that kind of mentality, and it appears Sarah would be a great asset in that effort.
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