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McCain chooses Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as running mate
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Barack Hussein Obama II | 3:33 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Obamacon's convention address by Barack Hussein Obama II - He said SWEET,
I, Barack Hussein Obama II, would sleep with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and I am
sure Bill Clinton already did. Who cares of she's married or even
McCain's running mate for VEEP. That's what we like to do, plus fight
and steal to. It was bread into us from birth on. By our single mom's. We
never had a daddy to teach us right from wrong either. We Dem's know
she'll steal mosy all of Hillary's radical feminist votes and women
will come out of the woodwork to vote for her and McCain, and I won't win
in 2008 or ever. But I, Barack Hussein Obama II just don't care about
anyone but Barack Hussein Obama II. Perhaps even I will vote for President
McCain and her to. And I ask all you other liberal's to vote for McCain
also along with me. He deserves to be President, not me.
Ho Ho Ho | 3:33 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
"Choosing a woman to pander to Clinton voters isn't
"smart"--it's transparent".
OK...OK...it's transparent. They're ALL transparent. These blogs are transparent. Obama had no choice...Choose Hilary and lose the swinging republicans that he needs. McCain had no choice...Romney was a death sentence, Fred Thompson is too good of an actor...the rest of them actually WANTS to be VP, which is scary itself. If it 100% transparent...that will still be the case in a couple weeks. Only great thing about an election is�time WILL tell.
OK...OK...it's transparent. They're ALL transparent. These blogs are transparent. Obama had no choice...Choose Hilary and lose the swinging republicans that he needs. McCain had no choice...Romney was a death sentence, Fred Thompson is too good of an actor...the rest of them actually WANTS to be VP, which is scary itself. If it 100% transparent...that will still be the case in a couple weeks. Only great thing about an election is�time WILL tell.
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re: Tom Pittman | 3:34 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Tom, you are absolutely right. I wasn't going to vote for McCain if he
dissed Romney and picked one of the other names that has been coming up.
However, I am happy with the Palin pick. It is nice to have someone who is not a senator on the ticket. Everyone knows that senators make lousy presidents (McCain included) but he made a smart choice here going with a real person and not a lifetime politician.
I think I can finally come to terms with voting for McCain even without Romney. 'Course Romney should still be given at top spot in the cabinet come January - Secretary of State or Homeland Security would be ideal.
However, I am happy with the Palin pick. It is nice to have someone who is not a senator on the ticket. Everyone knows that senators make lousy presidents (McCain included) but he made a smart choice here going with a real person and not a lifetime politician.
I think I can finally come to terms with voting for McCain even without Romney. 'Course Romney should still be given at top spot in the cabinet come January - Secretary of State or Homeland Security would be ideal.
utahboni | 3:39 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
If he was going to pick a woman, why didn't he choose one with experience?
Kay Bailey Hutchinson or even Condi comes to mind. The republicans must think
women are complete idiots. Is there anyone in their right mind who wants a
former beauty pagent contestant and sportscaster with her empty headed finger on
a nuclear trigger?
Poor Mitt, he's been out there stumping for McFool desparately hoping for a VP nomination. I almost feel sorry for him.
Poor Mitt, he's been out there stumping for McFool desparately hoping for a VP nomination. I almost feel sorry for him.
Trolls Among Us? | 3:40 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
I wonder how many "I was for McCain until he picked Palin" comments
are really from Obama supporters posing as McCain supporters? Their hope being
to swoon McCain-ites to Obama.
Come on, get real. Palin's a hard core conservative. It is doubtful that this would any McCain supporters switch sides. True, some Repubs may not like the choice, but to defect to someone as liberal as Obama over THIS?
Doubtful.
Come on, get real. Palin's a hard core conservative. It is doubtful that this would any McCain supporters switch sides. True, some Repubs may not like the choice, but to defect to someone as liberal as Obama over THIS?
Doubtful.
Money-G | 3:41 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Wow, McCain/Palin. It just doesn't resonate as good as Obama/Biden. I
think the country is ready for a Black man or a woman as Commander and Chief,
but not at the same time. Change is inevitable and even the highest office in
the land will not escape it. But the Black man has always been the biggest fear
for the "old guard" and that is why he will occupy the oval office
first and then a women, and then a Mexican American, etc. The speech Obama
recited was extrodinary and his defense of his lack of experience and toughness
was outstanding. Even the Maverick want be able to bounce back from it.
However, the race will still be a close one. McCain will be defeated in the
end, but it will be fun watching these two and now four jockeying for the
American peoples vote. Go ahead president Abama.
Hmmm | 3:43 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
The more I read about her, the more I like her. I think McCain hit a homerun by
choosing her. Mitt, Mike and Tim just seemed like the best to choose from but
where really nothing special. In Nov we will be voting for the top of the
ticket anyways, anyone who votes for who is VP needs to get their heads checked.
Anonymous | 3:44 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Did she ever go to college?
Please, Utah, think about it | 3:48 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
I wish that everyone would listen to Obama's speech during the Democratic
Convention. It truly was inspiring. We finally have a candidate that is not in
it for money, power, or business. His thoughts on serving in the community,
education, investing in a high-tech America, taking care of Americans, ending
dependence on oil, and leading the world responsibly are just what our great
country needs. Unfortunately, Utah's unwavering support of Bush these past
8 years has certainly hurt our credibility, but we can change that. McCain has
mocked and belittled our religion and beliefs and has shown poor judgment
consistently for over 20 years. Now we have the chance to vote for someone who
can get us back on the right track as a country. Please beware of pride and do
not let it stop you from voting for a Democrat.
Awesomeron | 3:49 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Ref: To Ronald Young. Real change would be Direct Election of the President by
popular vote, the way it should be not the way it is. The situation is not if
the candidate for Repub V.P. stand up to the job of being President is can the
Dem Candidate at the top of the ticket with no experience stand up to being
President. The Obamanation should scare you worse then anything or anyone McCain
can come up with. Everyone disrespects Alaska, but the GNP of Alaska is Huge.
Alaska may only have 600-700 thousand people in it mostly either White or Eskimo
or part of each. Mostly because it is very, very, cold 24/7. I have only been
there once briefly as the Plane going to Vietnam stopped to refuel. We dressed
in our Summer Khaki Class A's where permitted to disembark into the
Airport. I was happy when the plane took off again. They do not print enough
money for me to ever live there. The only thing I might question is her Sanity
for living in 50 degree below 0 weather. Now the 23 hours of darkness maybe.
Depends on who your with.
C.W. | 3:50 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
She's not a lawyer, so she gets my vote! Seriously though, we all know the
scenario where we're all sitting around talking about voting Obama if...or
voting McCain if... or "I'm so tired of all these politicians saying
all these things and then doing nothing". Well she WILL ACCOMPLISH much
when she is elected. She is in NO ONES pocket. She works for the people, not
the oil co's. She supports some oil drilling but in the publics interest,
not the oil executives. She will make the oil co's toe the line if in fact
they actually get their drilling. She will do her best to make sure they pay
their fair share both of remediation and royalties! She's the best thing
that happened to politics since Roosevelt!! Bar none
Grimble | 3:56 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
To Steve @ 2:48 and Re Capt Smash @ 3:07,
I'm surprised that all these Republicans aren't getting whiplash from the bootlegger turn they've just made! 24 hours ago, Obama's supposed inexperience was his greatest liability. Now, suddently, Palin's inexperience is her greatest asset!
The population of Obama's state senate district in Illinois was FORTY TIMES larger than the population of Wasilla. He's now been a national senator longer than Palin's been governer of a sparsely populated state. How many millions of mayors across the country have equal or greater "executive experience" than Palin?
Since arriving in the Senate, Obama has secured loose nukes, fought contracts corruption, worked on national emergency response, and spearheaded the most sweeping congressional ethics reform package in a decade.
If you're worried about our country's security, imagine something happening to McCain and Palin stepping in to take on some diplomatic crisis with China, India, Pakistan, Russia, etc. What's she going to do? Sic the sled-dogs on the bad guys?
Get real.
I'm surprised that all these Republicans aren't getting whiplash from the bootlegger turn they've just made! 24 hours ago, Obama's supposed inexperience was his greatest liability. Now, suddently, Palin's inexperience is her greatest asset!
The population of Obama's state senate district in Illinois was FORTY TIMES larger than the population of Wasilla. He's now been a national senator longer than Palin's been governer of a sparsely populated state. How many millions of mayors across the country have equal or greater "executive experience" than Palin?
Since arriving in the Senate, Obama has secured loose nukes, fought contracts corruption, worked on national emergency response, and spearheaded the most sweeping congressional ethics reform package in a decade.
If you're worried about our country's security, imagine something happening to McCain and Palin stepping in to take on some diplomatic crisis with China, India, Pakistan, Russia, etc. What's she going to do? Sic the sled-dogs on the bad guys?
Get real.
Dooku | 3:58 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Can you honestly tell me that there is someone out there in society who will
ever be ready for anything in this life? Isn't life itself is a big stage
for infinitive learning?
She is not a Washington DC insider and that's one thing I like about her being the pick for GOP VP. She is to going to learn the ropes hands on and I'm sure the big wigs in DC will try to intimidate her but I'm sure she will stand her grounds. The best of luck to her and way to go McCain for suprising us all.
She is not a Washington DC insider and that's one thing I like about her being the pick for GOP VP. She is to going to learn the ropes hands on and I'm sure the big wigs in DC will try to intimidate her but I'm sure she will stand her grounds. The best of luck to her and way to go McCain for suprising us all.
Re: Steve | 4:00 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Who is Susan Palin?
Utah-Alaska | 4:02 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Do you people know what? Nobody in the rest of this country cares what these two
states want or represent. What impact do you have on a national election anyway?
Romney-Palin what a ticket that would be. I guarantee the SHEEP will vote for
the big "R".
Mike Flood | 4:03 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
No matter who wins the presidency, America is going to lose out. McCain is only
in it for McCain and Obama... never cared for him.
John Pack Lambert | 4:04 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Just because Palin's family could not afford to send her to Stanford or
Yale you should not rip on her.
The only way she was able to afford to go to the University of Idaho was with the scholarship she got from being in the Miss Alaska pageant.
She has been governor for nearly two years. That is more experience as an executive in a government than any other candidate in this race has.
The only way she was able to afford to go to the University of Idaho was with the scholarship she got from being in the Miss Alaska pageant.
She has been governor for nearly two years. That is more experience as an executive in a government than any other candidate in this race has.
A full time mother of only 4 | 4:07 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
I'm all for women in leadership. I honestly think they can lead as well or
better than any man. But if you have 5 children to nurture, one of which is 4
mo old, that is a FULL time job. If you then take on governing a state and
running for Vice President of a nation, you are now a former mother who
subcontracts most all your duties. How can this be the symbol of conservative
values and mothers? She just abandoned her family for "far more
important" or pressing things. How can she be a voice for the difficulties
of motherhood or the "cost of groceries"? I sincerly doubt you would
ever find her draging her 5 kids through any grocery store. Its a thinly veiled
hypocracy popular in the world today.
First they say | 4:11 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Exp isn't that important for the presidency, now they are saying exp is
important for the VP.
lol | 4:09 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
If she had any morals would he hang out with conservatives?
I must stop laughing so hard. I may have a hernia. The same people, who days ago, told us Mitt would be picked are showing off their prediction skills today?
The same people who told us republicans would balance the budget are spewing more of their delusional world. Tell us the one about supporting our troops. Just how do you support our troop and refuse t pay your fair share of the wars they are fighting? Say: charge it? The party of fiscal responsibility.
Government of less in our lives after Bush too. Government is smaller.
Do you ever feel any shame with all your lies?
I must stop laughing so hard. I may have a hernia. The same people, who days ago, told us Mitt would be picked are showing off their prediction skills today?
The same people who told us republicans would balance the budget are spewing more of their delusional world. Tell us the one about supporting our troops. Just how do you support our troop and refuse t pay your fair share of the wars they are fighting? Say: charge it? The party of fiscal responsibility.
Government of less in our lives after Bush too. Government is smaller.
Do you ever feel any shame with all your lies?
I bet.... | 4:09 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Romney will be given the task of getting the economy back on track if McCain is
elected.
Good news for Bob Barr | 4:11 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
This pick underlines the cynicism of mainstream politics. Bob Barr will be one
beneficiary. The former congressman from Georgia is already polling more than
10% in New Hampshire and Nevada, and when Utahns understand his positions they
will flock to support him as well. Obama and McCain are both part of the
problem. Both act like Hollywood celebrities and are more concerned with image
and obfuscating on issues than on the American people. Bob Barr seems to have a
great deal more substance than either of them.
SteveB | 4:14 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Sarah Palin's no Ron Paul, but she does admire congressman Paul, which says
something about her convictions. She likely won't be perfect on the issues
that matter most -- the Constitution chiefest among them -- but her alleged lack
of experience doing things the way Washington inisders do things is a plus in my
book. Plus, ya gotta love a candidate, woman or no, who really walks the walk on
gun rights and abortion. Who knows, she may give jaded insider McCain a bit of
an education.
romneyfan | 4:12 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
I am a big Romney fan but I have to say I am thrilled with McCains pick in
Palin. I think she brings a great counter punch to the ticket and will prove
herself over the next few weeks. It was risky but in the end I think it will
pay off big time for the republicans and for America!
McCain/Palin 08!
McCain/Palin 08!
John Pack Lambert | 4:12 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
To 9:43,
Palin has lived the principals she teaches. Abortion issues are not some abstract idea, but the reality of having a Down Syndrome child, having her husband go back to work at his wage job on the north slope so they have enough money and dealing with people who have never done a manual labor job in their life claim that this somehow creates a conflict of interest for her dealings with the oil industry.
What is the point of dealing with issues in the Middle East if we are slaughtering innocents in our own country just because we do not want the inconvience of raising a child who has Down Syndrome.
I have known wonderful people with Down Syndrome. The fact that it is teated as reason for a death sentance is outrageous.
Palin has lived the principals she teaches. Abortion issues are not some abstract idea, but the reality of having a Down Syndrome child, having her husband go back to work at his wage job on the north slope so they have enough money and dealing with people who have never done a manual labor job in their life claim that this somehow creates a conflict of interest for her dealings with the oil industry.
What is the point of dealing with issues in the Middle East if we are slaughtering innocents in our own country just because we do not want the inconvience of raising a child who has Down Syndrome.
I have known wonderful people with Down Syndrome. The fact that it is teated as reason for a death sentance is outrageous.
Just wondering | 4:13 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
How soon will someone ask her to spell 'potato'?
Dems, get real! | 4:16 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
High profile Dems are attacking Palin as, and I quote, "a mayor of a 3,000
person town with zero foreign policy experience".
Come on, guys, knock off the mischaracterizing statements!
Like it or not, (and it's obvious you don't like it or you wouldn't try to alter it) she is a governor of one of the 50 states in the union. A governor, not a beauty queen, not a fisherman (or "fisherwoman" for the uptight PC crowd), not a mayor....a governor. That's like being a President of a state. (Ow, I bet that hurt!)
Yes, in the past, she's been all those things. However, NOW she is a GOVERNOR.
Would you like it if the GOP painted your man Obama as a college student?
He WAS one, so why not say he is one now?
Because it's deceptive and you know it. If I were a Dem, I'd make some phone calls to local Dem offices and request that your leadership knock it off because you're only making your party look childish.
Come on, guys, knock off the mischaracterizing statements!
Like it or not, (and it's obvious you don't like it or you wouldn't try to alter it) she is a governor of one of the 50 states in the union. A governor, not a beauty queen, not a fisherman (or "fisherwoman" for the uptight PC crowd), not a mayor....a governor. That's like being a President of a state. (Ow, I bet that hurt!)
Yes, in the past, she's been all those things. However, NOW she is a GOVERNOR.
Would you like it if the GOP painted your man Obama as a college student?
He WAS one, so why not say he is one now?
Because it's deceptive and you know it. If I were a Dem, I'd make some phone calls to local Dem offices and request that your leadership knock it off because you're only making your party look childish.
Change? | 4:24 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Obama wants Change like the rest of his ilk, well we's got it. he can
change his address to HOMELESS! McCain/Palin will totally clean house on this
one. As thenex 67 days go on you will see that Palin is no pushover, to
flipper, and no rascist. Oh, by the way, she is not afraid of wearing a skirt
while trouncing big oil, men wil 'little men' syndrome, or taking care
of her 5 children. "How many does obama have? 2? Oh she's got a ton
more experience there, too!
Now, does the Alaska State Tooper (ex Brother in law) go as far as getting a $1.3 Million dollar home on dirty money? Does it go as far as being in the presence of Jeremiah Wright or having Bill Ayers as your biggest backer? Hardly!
Now, does the Alaska State Tooper (ex Brother in law) go as far as getting a $1.3 Million dollar home on dirty money? Does it go as far as being in the presence of Jeremiah Wright or having Bill Ayers as your biggest backer? Hardly!
John Pack Lambert | 4:21 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
I have to apologize about my statement on Palin's time as governor. She
has been governor for nearly two years. She was elected in 2006. I am not sure
how I made the miscalculation I did, but would like to greatly apologize for
it.
I would also like for people to come out and address why they hate Palin and love Hillary. Palin has been a mayor. She has been governor. She has held more elcted offices than Hillary every did.
I am of the opinion that most of the attacks on Palin are masks for something else.
Why those who hate Palin really do not like is that she is a committed Christian, that she is pro-life, that she opposes the legalization of same-gender marriage, and in some cases possibly that she is a whistle blower who represents fighting corruption.
Some of the attacks here may just be from mean spirited people, but these factors are the real issues.
It is people's political positions that you consider when voting on candidates. Experience is nice but there are reasons why Kucinich never wins despite the fact he has experiences no one else has.
I would also like for people to come out and address why they hate Palin and love Hillary. Palin has been a mayor. She has been governor. She has held more elcted offices than Hillary every did.
I am of the opinion that most of the attacks on Palin are masks for something else.
Why those who hate Palin really do not like is that she is a committed Christian, that she is pro-life, that she opposes the legalization of same-gender marriage, and in some cases possibly that she is a whistle blower who represents fighting corruption.
Some of the attacks here may just be from mean spirited people, but these factors are the real issues.
It is people's political positions that you consider when voting on candidates. Experience is nice but there are reasons why Kucinich never wins despite the fact he has experiences no one else has.
To all the... | 4:22 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
People who say it's all over: are you for real?
Please read something about this lady, she is very experienced, been the executive of a Government. More than Obama and Biden, two of the most liberal Senators in corrupted Washington. She is honest, has 5 kids, represents small America, its a GENIUS choice!
I like to think that America will study who the candidates are, but seeing how people say, "throw in the towel" already, I'm afraid that isn't so. Really afraid.
If anything, study Obama's crooked ways, that'll convince you to vote for anyone but him.
Please read something about this lady, she is very experienced, been the executive of a Government. More than Obama and Biden, two of the most liberal Senators in corrupted Washington. She is honest, has 5 kids, represents small America, its a GENIUS choice!
I like to think that America will study who the candidates are, but seeing how people say, "throw in the towel" already, I'm afraid that isn't so. Really afraid.
If anything, study Obama's crooked ways, that'll convince you to vote for anyone but him.
What Now | 4:23 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
McCain threw Romney under the Bus. Why do you think? It's time Utah
realized we'd be much better off with the Democrats than with the
Evangelical controlled GOP.
Re: On Experience, 11:37 | 4:23 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
"PS - It's absolute hipocrisy for liberals to sing the anthem of
change so loudly and then turn to criticize McCain for attempting to
"change" things up with a female running mate. Weren't liberals
supposed to be known for their non-racist/non-sexist viewpoints? I guess actions
speak louder than words...."
Man, did you ever hit the nail on the head with this?
Liberals; they shout love and fair play until you do something that might cause them to sacrifice...
Man, did you ever hit the nail on the head with this?
Liberals; they shout love and fair play until you do something that might cause them to sacrifice...
Great Pick | 4:24 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
For those people saying McCain is "pandering to women",,,well duh.
Wasn't Biden supposed to appeal to blue collar workers and add exp to the
ticket. Palin can attract disgruntled Hillary supporters and Independent women
voters, she also appeals to blue collar and conservitives. McCain's
doesn't need exp, he has plenty but you can argue that Palin is as exp as
Obama and actually brings executive exp to the ticket.
VP picks are ment to be strategic imo, I think picking Palin is a great choice.
VP picks are ment to be strategic imo, I think picking Palin is a great choice.
Yahooooo!!!!!!!!!! | 4:26 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
I hope Obama sees what "Change" really is. I haven't been this
excited since the invention of the wheel!! We have been crying to have someone
besides the "Good-Ole-Boy" establishment running this country. This
could be a start of a campaign to kick the bums out, I hope all the house of
rep's and senators hold on tight, we might all get to see the real
definition of the word "Change". I can't wait to learn more
about this very brave lady. Go get em!!!!!!
John Pack Lambert | 4:28 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Kucinich has the unique experience of having presided over the largest city in
a state going bankrupt.
Palin destroyed the bridge to nowhere project by refusing to accept the federa funding for it.
On my point about people hating her because she exposed corruption. Normally someone who is a wage earner for a ompany is not considered to have any policy control. Yet people in Alaska actually made a fuss about her husband going back to work at a bottom of the system operator job. He was not over anyone in this job.
It also strikes me as unfair. Husbands work, to expect them not to is bizarre. Plus when you have five kids, one who has many special needs, you need all the income you can get.
Anyway, with this attitude is there any job that Mr. Palin could have taken that would not lead to complaints. The thing the complainers ignore is that the reason people claim conflict is because oil is the big industry in Alaska.
Those complaints make as much sense as if people here in Michigan complained about some "conflict of interest" because our governor's husband worked on an assembly line at Ford.
Palin destroyed the bridge to nowhere project by refusing to accept the federa funding for it.
On my point about people hating her because she exposed corruption. Normally someone who is a wage earner for a ompany is not considered to have any policy control. Yet people in Alaska actually made a fuss about her husband going back to work at a bottom of the system operator job. He was not over anyone in this job.
It also strikes me as unfair. Husbands work, to expect them not to is bizarre. Plus when you have five kids, one who has many special needs, you need all the income you can get.
Anyway, with this attitude is there any job that Mr. Palin could have taken that would not lead to complaints. The thing the complainers ignore is that the reason people claim conflict is because oil is the big industry in Alaska.
Those complaints make as much sense as if people here in Michigan complained about some "conflict of interest" because our governor's husband worked on an assembly line at Ford.
old people | 4:31 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Don't underestimate old people, they've been around, they know what
they're doing.
Bob Lawblaw | 4:33 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
TOP 5 REASONS SARAH PALIN SHOULD NOT BE VICE PRESIDENT
#1: Palin opposes a woman's right to choose what to do with her own body, opposing the right to an abortion even for rape victims.
#2: Palin believes that Creationism should be taught in public schools, which runs both counter to well-settled evolutionary science, and to the Constitutional separation of church and state.
#3: Palin is a global warming denier, who (as with her views on evolution) has expressed skepticism about the well-settled science.
#4: Palin opposes listing polar bears as an endangered species, because it means oil and gas companies might have to be just a little bit careful out there.
#5: Palin is rabidly dedicated to drilling in the Artic wildlife refuge, known as ANWR.
#1: Palin opposes a woman's right to choose what to do with her own body, opposing the right to an abortion even for rape victims.
#2: Palin believes that Creationism should be taught in public schools, which runs both counter to well-settled evolutionary science, and to the Constitutional separation of church and state.
#3: Palin is a global warming denier, who (as with her views on evolution) has expressed skepticism about the well-settled science.
#4: Palin opposes listing polar bears as an endangered species, because it means oil and gas companies might have to be just a little bit careful out there.
#5: Palin is rabidly dedicated to drilling in the Artic wildlife refuge, known as ANWR.
Mc Who?? | 4:34 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
I thought that McCain might have been the best vote until today's
decision.
NOW I HAVE RESERVATIONS. Why would Mc...? choose an unknown. Alaska may be the biggest state physically, BUT certainly Not a big state Politically or Population wise!!
Look like to me that Mc... is trying to Pander to those who are upset about Hillary being left off the Dem. Ticket. The ??? part is that Hillary was a Democrat with a certain set of beliefs. If McC.??'s "Hillary" is true to the same values
then there is no Republican Party anymore.
What a person will DO and COMPROMISE just to get ratings and votes is amazing.
I WAS a McC.?? supporter, but now it looks like I'm going to vote for Obama. I believe he is TRUER to his values that PANDERING to another set of values.
SHAME on McC..???. There's still a couple of months to go before the day of voting, but I'm coming to the conclusion the McC.?? is a person of
Questionable character and Judgement. Condoleeza
Rice might have been a good choice. She's a proven
person, but an unknown???
No Mitt, most likely NO Vote for McC.???
Looks like possible Brain Damage.
NOW I HAVE RESERVATIONS. Why would Mc...? choose an unknown. Alaska may be the biggest state physically, BUT certainly Not a big state Politically or Population wise!!
Look like to me that Mc... is trying to Pander to those who are upset about Hillary being left off the Dem. Ticket. The ??? part is that Hillary was a Democrat with a certain set of beliefs. If McC.??'s "Hillary" is true to the same values
then there is no Republican Party anymore.
What a person will DO and COMPROMISE just to get ratings and votes is amazing.
I WAS a McC.?? supporter, but now it looks like I'm going to vote for Obama. I believe he is TRUER to his values that PANDERING to another set of values.
SHAME on McC..???. There's still a couple of months to go before the day of voting, but I'm coming to the conclusion the McC.?? is a person of
Questionable character and Judgement. Condoleeza
Rice might have been a good choice. She's a proven
person, but an unknown???
No Mitt, most likely NO Vote for McC.???
Looks like possible Brain Damage.
Mark E. Towner | 4:39 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Having come from Alaska where you gotta be tough just to survive. So where does
McCain go, how about up North where the air is cold, and the women can be tough
as nails, drop dead gorgeous, and Ivy league smart. Governor Sarah Palin is a
gal who while 8 months pregnant honored a commitment to speak at a event in
Texas, went into labor, finished her speech, jumped on a jet with a doctor, and
punched out her 5th kid, now that takes chops.
She has kicked butt and taken names, and virtually eliminated the remotest aroma of corruption. She has seen to it that even long term GOP elected officials were investigated, tried and convicted and now sit in Alaska prisons. Like "Sarah Connor" of the terminator, she has taken on the establishment including the Federal Government trying to get oil fields open and the new Natural Gas pipeline built to help reduce US dependence on foreign oil. And finally given her age, she will be the first female president of the United States.
She has kicked butt and taken names, and virtually eliminated the remotest aroma of corruption. She has seen to it that even long term GOP elected officials were investigated, tried and convicted and now sit in Alaska prisons. Like "Sarah Connor" of the terminator, she has taken on the establishment including the Federal Government trying to get oil fields open and the new Natural Gas pipeline built to help reduce US dependence on foreign oil. And finally given her age, she will be the first female president of the United States.
Steve | 4:40 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Its kind of strange how, up till now, one of McCain's primary arguements is
how Obama is too young and doesnt have enough experience to lead our country.
And now, he turns around and chooses a vice president who is THREE YEARS YOUNGER
than him. Kind of self contradictory.
randy | 4:40 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
congrats obama .. enjoy the white house
John Pack Lambert | 4:40 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Some of you people have accepted the latest theory of identifying with like
people too much.
Anyone who has bothered to understand any of Hillary's political positions and supported her based on any of these will oppose Palin. They are the opposites.
Hillary is a liberal who waffles when it helps, but is for abortion at every moment of pregnancy in any way and opposes parental consent laws, wants to give virtual recognition to same gender marriage if not full recognition and on and on.
Palin is a pro-lifer who has walked the walk and not just talked the talk. She understands that marriage must continue to be defined as between a man and a woman.
Choosing Palin is a move to energize the women who hate Hillary. It is a move as I have said that appeases the Evangelical Christians without alientating the Mormons.
Palin is a supporter of responsible government and limited government. As mayor of Wassila she reduced her own salary. True, Mitt took no salary as governor of Massachusetts, but his wife never had to take a job to make ends meet.
Another thing, Palin has a son in the military. Two things Hilary lacks.
Anyone who has bothered to understand any of Hillary's political positions and supported her based on any of these will oppose Palin. They are the opposites.
Hillary is a liberal who waffles when it helps, but is for abortion at every moment of pregnancy in any way and opposes parental consent laws, wants to give virtual recognition to same gender marriage if not full recognition and on and on.
Palin is a pro-lifer who has walked the walk and not just talked the talk. She understands that marriage must continue to be defined as between a man and a woman.
Choosing Palin is a move to energize the women who hate Hillary. It is a move as I have said that appeases the Evangelical Christians without alientating the Mormons.
Palin is a supporter of responsible government and limited government. As mayor of Wassila she reduced her own salary. True, Mitt took no salary as governor of Massachusetts, but his wife never had to take a job to make ends meet.
Another thing, Palin has a son in the military. Two things Hilary lacks.
Affirmative Action | 4:44 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
This election is all about affirmative action! Democrats choose Sen. Obama and
now McCain chooses Gov. Palin. His VP nomination had to have either an ethnic
background or be a woman. Pretty soon it wont be politically correct to be a
white man in politics.
The good new? Bush can't run again... yeah!!!
The good new? Bush can't run again... yeah!!!
McCain? | 4:45 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
I am a republican, and what I see has happened in our country with GWB and his
people, I have to change my vote this year without question.
Obama came from nothing and worked his way up like so many of us average working folk in this country.
Only Obama made it to the top, and he has not forgot where he came from either.
He is our only hope. The God, Guns, and Gay argument will not fix anything except the ranks and ego trips of the far far right wing religious radicals.
I dont believe in abortion either, but in some cases it would be necessary. I certainly know the Bush had eight years to change Roe vs Wade but he could do nothing.
Why vote for the same junk thinking again.
I wont!
Obama came from nothing and worked his way up like so many of us average working folk in this country.
Only Obama made it to the top, and he has not forgot where he came from either.
He is our only hope. The God, Guns, and Gay argument will not fix anything except the ranks and ego trips of the far far right wing religious radicals.
I dont believe in abortion either, but in some cases it would be necessary. I certainly know the Bush had eight years to change Roe vs Wade but he could do nothing.
Why vote for the same junk thinking again.
I wont!
Hey Grimble | 4:49 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Obama is only up 4 points after the DNC convention? After several weeks of
nothing but Obama news? I wouldn't be bragging about that. If he can't
get more than a 2 point bounce after the ridiculous amount of money spent on the
convention, that is a huge embarrassment and plenty of reason to be VERY
nervous.
Alaska and Hawaii | 4:50 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
I never thought I would ever see anyone from these two states on Presidential
ticket ever. Kind of refreshing.
John Pack Lambert | 4:54 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
to 11:50,
Kay Bailey Hutchinson would have cost McCain much of the pro-life vote. She is pro-abortion, or at least not really pro-life, that would have really caused him to loose his base.
Anyway, he needed a running mate who was a common person.
The investigation against the governor is a bunch of rubbish. If the details are true as you say them, I suspect that she knew plenty of reasons why her ex-brother-in-law needed to be fired from the state police and saw the actions of the head as indicating he did not believe in disciplining the force. I also strongly believe she had other reasons to fire him.
Your whole argument is barely better than the rubbish about some conflict because her husband is a bottom rung worker for an oil company.
Kay Bailey Hutchinson would have cost McCain much of the pro-life vote. She is pro-abortion, or at least not really pro-life, that would have really caused him to loose his base.
Anyway, he needed a running mate who was a common person.
The investigation against the governor is a bunch of rubbish. If the details are true as you say them, I suspect that she knew plenty of reasons why her ex-brother-in-law needed to be fired from the state police and saw the actions of the head as indicating he did not believe in disciplining the force. I also strongly believe she had other reasons to fire him.
Your whole argument is barely better than the rubbish about some conflict because her husband is a bottom rung worker for an oil company.
Anonymous | 4:56 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
Before you all open your mouth about Palin, do some research! Compare her views
and experience to Obama's and she becomes better than Obama with or without
McCain!
Anonymous | 4:58 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
It's clear from his choice -- McCain is INSANE.
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