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Seriously | 4:26 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
The attack cat is out. Now I think it's time to get away from personal
attacks and get into the ISSUES that all of America wants answered. Scare tatics
have worn their selves out. We want answers on the ecomomy, gas prices, health
and insurance, housing, financial markets, and foreign policy, including
invasion of foreign countries based on deceit, and lies. Miracle worker Palin
will soon face debates that are not scripted, and answers that are not written
for her, then we will see just knowledgable she really is. McDuff has already
failed this test.
awesomeron | 4:35 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
In reality there is a great amount of truth in this statement. A Double Standard
of Boys do this and Girls do that seems to apply. This is America and the Boys
and Girls can do the same things. Except for a couple of things prevented by
basic biology.
Rearing Children can and should be a team effort. If a person wants to and can within reason be a stay at home mom, that is extremely honorable and in and of its self a full time job.
Mrs. Palin (I am tired of people trying ignore, or discount her husband. She does not do that. Tonight he was holding the baby. The baby was sleeping through all the noise and was doing just fine), seams to have found a balance, lots of Women have many children over many years, and the oldest are adults when the youngest are born.
Her family does not appear to be in any crisis. Like any other family they have situations and are dealing with the situations.
The women lib people should love her but they do not because she has an active involved husband, a together family, and high profile career.
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Rearing Children can and should be a team effort. If a person wants to and can within reason be a stay at home mom, that is extremely honorable and in and of its self a full time job.
Mrs. Palin (I am tired of people trying ignore, or discount her husband. She does not do that. Tonight he was holding the baby. The baby was sleeping through all the noise and was doing just fine), seams to have found a balance, lots of Women have many children over many years, and the oldest are adults when the youngest are born.
Her family does not appear to be in any crisis. Like any other family they have situations and are dealing with the situations.
The women lib people should love her but they do not because she has an active involved husband, a together family, and high profile career.
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Honorable? | 4:38 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
YES I think what Mr. McDuff went through 40 years ago is remarkable and
honorable. But does that past service qualify him for the top office of this
country? No I don't hardly think so. Lets get his answers on the big
picture items. Ecomomy, gas prices and their future, health care, housing ect.
Stop this Fear tatic crap.
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Bob M. | 4:46 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
That is ABSOLUTELY the right of the media to ask questions about Sarah Palins
past. The electorate wants to know. The media is tasked with asking the
questions we cannot becuase the media is there, the public is not. We pay
(through newspaper subscriptions, etc.) to know. McCain's campaign should
have done a more thorough job of investigating Palin's past. Steve Schmidt
saying that questions about Sarah Palins past will be no longer accepted is a
bunch of hogwash. Hint: Steve, the questions will go on anyway, all you can do
is "damage control". If I were McCain, I would let him (Schmidt) go.
If McCain doesn't, people will always be suspicious.
Colleen | 6:09 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Sarah Palin is all about hope and change! She is everything America has been
hoping for, a real change in the direction it has been going, and for once a
real candidate, not a clone. No wonder the media is having a meltdown. She is
the last thing liberals want. Who cares about them? We, the real people want
her! The test is, that the more vilification is heaped on her, the more we know
that she is the right choice. Most good people wouldn't mind if she did
become president. What a " Thatcher" she would be!
Anonymous | 6:21 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
CONGRATS Sarah Palin, the running mate chosen by John McCain, delivers a fiery
address in which she defends her small town roots, praises Mr McCain and attacks
his Democrat rival Barack Obama. It goes down well with a crowd warmed up by
rousing speeches from Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney. Mr McCain
joins Mrs Palin on stage, before being formally nominated as candidate in a roll
call vote. Sarah Palin takes the fight to Barack Obama, with a reference to his
time as a community organiser in Chicago. We need change all right - change from
a liberal Washington to a conservative Washington. We have a prescription for
every American who wants change in Washington - throw out the big government
liberals and elect John McCain. I'm sorry that Barack Obama feels that (Mrs
Palin's) home town isn't cosmopolitan enough. I'm sorry, Barack,
that it isn't flashy enough. Maybe they cling to religion there.
Cats | 6:22 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Sarah is fabulous. All the sexist garbage thrown at her doesn't intimidate
her at all. She's a great governor, a great role model and a great person.
GO SARAH!
GO SARAH!
huh? | 6:24 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
It ain't sexism! Her record is abysmal. Cheering at the convention
won't change her record. The demos and the indeps will soon road back:
unqualified at any speed.
Levi Johnson? Why haven't you two gotten married? Oh, gop values, eh.
please........... somebody turn off this soap opera.
Levi Johnson? Why haven't you two gotten married? Oh, gop values, eh.
please........... somebody turn off this soap opera.
liberal Larry | 6:30 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I've noticed Rush plays the "victim" card quite a bit, it looks
like the GOP, in general, is using that strategy. Wacky conservatives like
Goldwater, and Reagan, were a little scary, but a least you knew what they stood
for, and it wasn't pretending to be picked on by some imaginary meany, like
the media. The far right has really lost it's bearings.
Steve | 6:41 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
"The media views its job as scrutinizing her background, helping voters
determine her readiness to serve..."
Interesting that when it comes to Obama a majority in the media view their job as serving as cheerleaders rather than "scrutinizing his background, helping voters determine his readiness to serve."
Interesting that when it comes to Obama a majority in the media view their job as serving as cheerleaders rather than "scrutinizing his background, helping voters determine his readiness to serve."
brer | 6:53 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
They are both panicking and politicing. If they rile people up to think that
"the press" is abusing Ms. Palin, then they hope people will be more
sympathetic to her.
The press has a right to ask legitimate questions. I think the mainstream press is bending over backwards to keep from being sexist. But, she's the one who flew 8 hours during labor. She's the one who accepted a position, knowing it would expose her daughter to undue scrutiny. Those things show lack of judgment. And certainly she should be held accountable for supporting the bridge, even though she brags she didn't, and for eagerly taking so many earmarks she now denounces, etc.
The press has a right to ask legitimate questions. I think the mainstream press is bending over backwards to keep from being sexist. But, she's the one who flew 8 hours during labor. She's the one who accepted a position, knowing it would expose her daughter to undue scrutiny. Those things show lack of judgment. And certainly she should be held accountable for supporting the bridge, even though she brags she didn't, and for eagerly taking so many earmarks she now denounces, etc.
JustThe issues | 7:01 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
questioning palins qualifications is as sexist as questioning Obama's
qualifications is racist.
I would say, anyone on either side who uses the racisim/sexism argument to avoid real questions is the breal bigot.
I would say, anyone on either side who uses the racisim/sexism argument to avoid real questions is the breal bigot.
Is the media really liberal? | 7:25 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
It is amazing to see how reactive the media is to Palin. For every positive
article on her there are ten negative and nine of those ten are downright
stupid. The media seems more concerned about her appearance and mothering
skills than what she has done as a governor. Meanwhile, Obama and Biden (and
Biden�s son) get passes about all their questionable
business activities and past associates. US magazine does a puff piece on Obama
and then turns around a tries to present Palin as trailer trash. Why? Because
the magazine owner is a big Obama supporter.
The media bias for Obama is becoming so apparent than it is nearing desperate. CNN last night had 3 liberal women on to bash Palin while Larry King threw up softball questions to them without questioning any of the supposed facts they were spewing out--especially about Palin's experience but not Obama's lack of....and people wonder why Utah is such a red state.
The media bias for Obama is becoming so apparent than it is nearing desperate. CNN last night had 3 liberal women on to bash Palin while Larry King threw up softball questions to them without questioning any of the supposed facts they were spewing out--especially about Palin's experience but not Obama's lack of....and people wonder why Utah is such a red state.
Running Scared | 7:28 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
The dems and main stream media are in an absolute panic. That fact is
well-revealed by their personal attacks against Sarah Palin. However, this lady
seems to be a tough cookie who is unafraid to use her verbal claws. Her
emergence as a "person of the people" on the national political scene,
and the potential for long-term dominance of the republican party, has
intimidated the dems/main stream media to the point of desperation. They can
see the writing on the wall. All these personal attacks on Palin only galvanize
"we the people" against the dems and their lackeys in the mainstream
media. The media is too stupid to realize they are contributing to their
candidates' own loss.
The downside to a lenghty republican dominance - we will have to listen to the democrats whine for a long time.
I can live with that.
Bottom line, dems - the U.S. has a two party political system and somebody always has to be the "other" party.
The downside to a lenghty republican dominance - we will have to listen to the democrats whine for a long time.
I can live with that.
Bottom line, dems - the U.S. has a two party political system and somebody always has to be the "other" party.
Chuck | 7:51 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Who's playing the sexism card?? The media not the GOP.
Re: Seriously & Honorable | 7:56 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I applaud your idea that the election ought to be about the issues, and not
about the side show. However, after listening the convention speeches, I am much
more prone to support Governor Palin than Obama or Biden. I thought she was very
clear about her intentions for dealing with gas prices, the economy and foreign
policy. I honestly thought she made the most sense out of any candidate so far
far including McCain and the other GOP candidates. I think she will do just fine
in the debates.
Psshhsha | 8:02 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
It is not sexism to think that the next generation is being raised up by good
mothers, not baby factories. Palin is a baby factory. She is NOT THE TYPYICAL
FAMILY WOMAN. Sorry folks, this is not the train I'm jumping aboard.
Palin lacks the experience, the know how and the FAMILY VALUES (yes I said it) to be Vice President. Likewise McCain. He's never been my cup of java. And this conservative woman will not be voting for this ticket. It's a loser for everyone. The American People, and expecially the Palin children, who appear to be raising themselves.
Palin lacks the experience, the know how and the FAMILY VALUES (yes I said it) to be Vice President. Likewise McCain. He's never been my cup of java. And this conservative woman will not be voting for this ticket. It's a loser for everyone. The American People, and expecially the Palin children, who appear to be raising themselves.
MW | 8:04 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Good Post 7:25 AM
The double standards from the left are very obvious. The liberals who have posted here are so naive. The issues do matter most, and several were addressed last night, lower taxes, energy independence, choice of the best schools, things that matter most to ordinary, hard-working folks.
The double standards from the left are very obvious. The liberals who have posted here are so naive. The issues do matter most, and several were addressed last night, lower taxes, energy independence, choice of the best schools, things that matter most to ordinary, hard-working folks.
Himself | 8:12 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Palin did well and I like her message.
"I'm an outsider who is going to Washington to take on the corruption of the Republican Party and the oil companies."
"I'm an outsider who is going to Washington to take on the corruption of the Republican Party and the oil companies."
Conservative | 8:14 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Conservative womman now voting for Obama. I know who/what obama is. It's
not going to be fun or great. I'm not going to enjoy it at all. But I do
not trust McCain at all. He shoots from the hip, and no amount of handclapping
and shoving onto me and being told I HAVE to support her, will help. I've
looked, I don't like. There is a smell underbelly and now everyone is
crying FOUL. Well, we on the right have spent years tearing down the left. Now
we're getting it back - in spades. If widdle cuttie pie sarah can't
take the heat put on her perfect family - recuse yourself and go back to fishing
in Alaska. There are those that see through you, don't trust you and
don't want you. Now, were stuck. I pray Utah falls to Obama. What a
message that will send to the bigots of the country! McCain and his sidekick
(evanglaical of all things!) loses the election because of THE MORMON FACTOE!
What a kick in the pants that would be. Popcorn anyone?
Dave | 8:16 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
The truth is the left uses feminism not as a cause to promote women in politics
or the market, but to promote socialism. They will always attack a conservative
woman who rises to power.
The left is the same with regards to blacks. They claim they advocate blacks gaining prominence in politics and business--as long as the black isn't conservative.
This really isn't sexism as much as it is bigotry. Because for the secular left, their political party and philosophy is their religion. And they hate capitalism so much they are working to bring this nation to its knees (through rabid conservation/global warming, working to have government take over various industries, etc.).
The left is the same with regards to blacks. They claim they advocate blacks gaining prominence in politics and business--as long as the black isn't conservative.
This really isn't sexism as much as it is bigotry. Because for the secular left, their political party and philosophy is their religion. And they hate capitalism so much they are working to bring this nation to its knees (through rabid conservation/global warming, working to have government take over various industries, etc.).
Excuses Excuses | 8:19 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
This is a cop out, both Palin parents need to take a step back and figure out
what is going on. They are both to blame. This is not Sexism, it's
practicality. I would question any day the skills and judgement of a man who
has a pregnant teen daughter and is unwed and drinking underage.
I Don't Get the Media | 8:38 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
It is interesting that the media complains that Palin isn't answering
questions on pertinent issues but only asks questions about her daughter, her
Down syndrome child, how can she do it with 5 children, why did she get her
brother-in-law fired, etc. Maybe the media should try asking the correct
questions.
Rob | 8:57 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I think Palin is good for the job. Who cares about her teenage daughters
mistake? That stuff happens all the time with kids, but most don't get
pregnant. Some take the pills where others have abortions. At least she's
keeping her baby and not messing around with one guy after another like some
teenagers. give it a break folks.
Cats | 9:07 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
It is really amazing the way some people manage to twist reality and live in
denial. Sarah did a brilliant job last night.
The people of Alaska hired her to manage their state. She has an 83% approval rating. Obviously, the people who know her best thinks she's great and they think they did the right thing by hiring her.
The left is SCARED TO DEATH. That's why they make these silly, irrational attacks on her and her family.
Obviously, liberals aren't for women. They are only for LIBERAL WOMEN.
The people of Alaska hired her to manage their state. She has an 83% approval rating. Obviously, the people who know her best thinks she's great and they think they did the right thing by hiring her.
The left is SCARED TO DEATH. That's why they make these silly, irrational attacks on her and her family.
Obviously, liberals aren't for women. They are only for LIBERAL WOMEN.
Anonymous | 9:13 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
There are so many other Republicans with more qualifications than Palin.
McCain's choice is very cynical and gimmicky. She can't even control
her daugther then how about the country.
Mc | 9:27 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
What ever happened to reporting news without bias? This article should be
considered commentary, not news. It should be on the editorial page. How does
the writer know what John McCain is thinking or what his motives are?
Reporting on Palin's record is appropriate as long as they do it fairly, giving all the facts. That has not been the case so far. The mainstream media reports I've read or seen about the so-called "troopergate" have not reported all the facts and have done their best to make her look bad. The sexism comes in when there is a different standard for her than there is for Obama. The bigotry comes in when there is a different standard for her than there was for Nancy Pelosi when she came to Washington with five children years ago. Her accomplishments as a Congresswoman with a family are celebrated while Sarah Palin's ability to serve is in question. What makes the difference? Pelosi is liberal and Palin is conservative and the media champions liberals.
Reporting on Palin's record is appropriate as long as they do it fairly, giving all the facts. That has not been the case so far. The mainstream media reports I've read or seen about the so-called "troopergate" have not reported all the facts and have done their best to make her look bad. The sexism comes in when there is a different standard for her than there is for Obama. The bigotry comes in when there is a different standard for her than there was for Nancy Pelosi when she came to Washington with five children years ago. Her accomplishments as a Congresswoman with a family are celebrated while Sarah Palin's ability to serve is in question. What makes the difference? Pelosi is liberal and Palin is conservative and the media champions liberals.
Difference with Peolsi and Palin | 9:42 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Grown children vs. kids that are barely out of the womb. THERE's one
difference.
Mc | 9:44 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Anonymous 9:13
"There are so many other Republicans with more qualifications than Palin. McCain's choice is very cynical and gimmicky. She can't even control her daugther then how about the country."
Let's see. There are so many Democrats with more qualifications than Obama. The Democrat's choice is very cynical and gimmicky. They just want to be the first to nominate a black, so they don't care if he's qualified or not. Biden can't even control his own son (if you're asking yourself what Biden's son did it's proof that the media has not treated Sarah Palin fairly) then how about the country?
She is supposed to control everything her teenage daughter does, but democrats gave Bill Clinton a pass when he couldn't control himself with an intern in the oval office. The double standard is glaring. How many of you can control everything your teenager does?
"There are so many other Republicans with more qualifications than Palin. McCain's choice is very cynical and gimmicky. She can't even control her daugther then how about the country."
Let's see. There are so many Democrats with more qualifications than Obama. The Democrat's choice is very cynical and gimmicky. They just want to be the first to nominate a black, so they don't care if he's qualified or not. Biden can't even control his own son (if you're asking yourself what Biden's son did it's proof that the media has not treated Sarah Palin fairly) then how about the country?
She is supposed to control everything her teenage daughter does, but democrats gave Bill Clinton a pass when he couldn't control himself with an intern in the oval office. The double standard is glaring. How many of you can control everything your teenager does?
Dan | 9:45 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Some of you folks need to take English language and grammar refresher courses.
Too often your messages are rendered unclear or mis-understood totally due to a
failure to communicate in the "official" language of the land. This
inability to communicate is a reflection of your education and how much you
tried during your school years. "Conservative" for example -
goodness, your post demonstrates a marginal grasp of literacy. Go back to grade
school!
Personally I give little credibility to a post that is fraught with errors, even if I agree with their basic message.
Personally I give little credibility to a post that is fraught with errors, even if I agree with their basic message.
jwr | 9:47 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Sarah ain't no Margaret Thatcher, Goldie Meier etc - and let her record of
public service be open to the public, lets be honest. She is in politics
therefore the sexism is out the door, she is playing with the boys now and gets
equal treatment and research. She ain't my idea of family values but what
is family values?
A few thoughts... | 9:48 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Both parties lie, it just seems that the Republicans have been lying more over
the last 8 years.
Why do people have to be so delusional to think that they want lower taxes all the time, but want better schools and roads, to reduce the deficit, energy independence, etc. How are we supposed to pay for all of that? Talk about having your cake and eating it too.
How is Palin going to stand up to oil companies when her husband works for one?
It never ceases to amaze me how LDS republicans so easily throw around the word "socialist/socialism." I know that the church definately isn't based on free market principles.
I understand that most Mormons favor the Republican party due to social/moral issues, and I support that. I don't understand, however, why so many Mormons so completely immurse themselves in the rest of the politics of the party.
I'm young enough that I have only voted in the last two elections, and both times I voted republican. But like I said in the beginning, I am tired of being lied to constantly. Palin lied about several things last night. McCain is a huge liar. I'm voting for Obama.
Why do people have to be so delusional to think that they want lower taxes all the time, but want better schools and roads, to reduce the deficit, energy independence, etc. How are we supposed to pay for all of that? Talk about having your cake and eating it too.
How is Palin going to stand up to oil companies when her husband works for one?
It never ceases to amaze me how LDS republicans so easily throw around the word "socialist/socialism." I know that the church definately isn't based on free market principles.
I understand that most Mormons favor the Republican party due to social/moral issues, and I support that. I don't understand, however, why so many Mormons so completely immurse themselves in the rest of the politics of the party.
I'm young enough that I have only voted in the last two elections, and both times I voted republican. But like I said in the beginning, I am tired of being lied to constantly. Palin lied about several things last night. McCain is a huge liar. I'm voting for Obama.
The news media does the sexism | 9:59 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Objectivity has been the widespread practice of the American press since the
late 1800s. The American Society of Newspaper Editors finally canonized it in
1923, decreeing that news reports should be free from opinion or bias of any
kind. From there the importance of objectivity grew until it was irrevocably
applied to all reporters and later entire publications. All were expected to
give both sides of the story on everything from a school board meeting to an
international disaster. Without equal coverage, the press failed in its primary
goal: to present the American people with the information and motivation to
actively participate in the ever-changing world around them. Citizens needed to
make their own decisions, and the press was there to make sure they had all the
right information to do it. Mrs. Sarah Palin has not come to dominate the news
establishment of this country and please them, as the liberal's do,
she's going to Washington to please the voter's and people that put
her in Office.
Re: A few thoughts - 9:48 a.m | 10:06 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Barack Hussein Obama's game plan and campaign is not about issues,
it's about him and him alone and to stay in the spotlight of the drive by
news media any way he can. His election is about a composite view of what people
take away from him only, and that's the TV cameras right now, world wide,
because Mrs. Sarah Palin has not come to dominate the news establishment of this
country and please them, as Barack Hussein Obama's on his World concert
tour did and the O'bot liberal's do, she's going to Washington to
please the voter's and the people in America and those that put her in
Office as well. Obamacon should know better that this election is NOT ABOUT the
Hollywood Personalities, it's about the People in America and what the
"do nothing" Democrat Controlled Congress did for no one the past 3
1/2 years while seated in Congress. McCain's campaign has been consistent
and clear: McCain's election is about whose judgment you can trust to move
America forward.
Go Wonder Woman!!! | 10:07 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I'm thrilled with what Palin is doing to the Republicans. All of a sudden
they have become fervent feminists. Palin is a poster child for equal rights.
We should be shouting her praises from the rooftops -- not fighting her.
This is a woman with five children, who gave birth to a special needs baby, then was back on the job 3 days later. She even managed to stay fit and keep her figure while doing it. She's amazaing!!! We can all learn a lot from her. Go WONDER WOMAN!!!
This is a woman with five children, who gave birth to a special needs baby, then was back on the job 3 days later. She even managed to stay fit and keep her figure while doing it. She's amazaing!!! We can all learn a lot from her. Go WONDER WOMAN!!!
L | 10:16 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
While I have no basis to support it, part of the consideration for the
McCain/Palin ticket would be Sara's readiness to serve as PRESIDENT, which
I believe McCain's VP will do. I do not think her ability/inability to deal
with things like foreign affairs, national economics, relations with congress or
various states. These have been discussed a little about Joe and maybe Sarah
will get her turn in the weeks ahead to demonstrate her understanding of those
type of things and we can get beyond discussing hair length or something like
that
Canned Speech | 10:30 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I would hope that anyone selected for this office would be able to read and
speak. This was NOTHING more than more republican rhetoric by their speech
writers. So don't give too much credit for that speech to Sarah, she merely
stated what was in front of her. Scare tatics are what the Bush-Wacker and Darth
Vader(Cheney) have used for 8 years now. It won't sail any more. Lets hear
some in depth talk about the real issues, economy, housing, invasions,
immigration, health and meds, and energy. This R party hasn't got a clue,
other than more of the same as in the last 8 years. Is this what you want
voters-4 more of the last 8? Truthfully what is our national debt now? How much
more do you want before you are owned by China or other foreign countries? What
kind of a mess and obligation do you want to pass on to your chidren, grand
children, and great grand children? This housing issue we are in ought to tell
you something about debt.
Scruffy | 10:57 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
There is nothing sexist in my feelings about Sarah Palin. My feelings for her
have nothing whatsoever to do with her sex. My feelings for her have to do with
who she is as a human being. Everything that we have learned about her is at
the opposite end of the spectrum from who I am and what I believe. My feelings
about her have to do with the preservation of life on this planet as I feel life
should be lived. I would feel the same way about a man whose views were the
same as hers. She and I just do NOT think the same about anything, so it seems.
And all of this is not about her as a "her" but about her as a human
being. She is not the type of human being I would want for a friend and I
CERTAINLY do not want her as the person helping to govern our country and very
potentially leading our country. If a woman is wise, she can lead as well as a
woman. Sarah Palin is not, however, wise, in my view of things.
Scruffy | 11:00 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Whoops! Of course my last sentence should have been written: "If a woman
is wise she can lead as well as a man." Sorry I didn't proofread well
before I clicked on Send.
Anonymous | 11:10 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
The liberal news media is so two-faced. They have never probed once into their
untouchable Obama. But they have jumped all over Sarah Palin--and why? Because
she is a real threat to their cherished Obama. I wonder if the
"media" will even print my comments--the media is sooooo biased! I
wish we had someone like Hannity in the mainstream media to give the Republicans
a fair voice! The media is like sports commentators for their favorite team.
They don't report what's happening. They report what they want us to
hear and feel. And I'm tired of it.
Republicans and Dirty | 11:15 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Enter commentTricks
Obama continues to run a clean record
So who would you want in the White House?
Not McCain that is a part of all the problems of over 30 years
Keep Palin and can McCain
Obama continues to run a clean record
So who would you want in the White House?
Not McCain that is a part of all the problems of over 30 years
Keep Palin and can McCain
A few more thoughts... | 11:50 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
To the person who replied to my precious post:
People like you are the ones chasing me away from the republican party. I actually have always considered myself an independent with republican leanings, but not any more.
Why do you feel it is necessary to emphasize Obama's middle name? Are yuo trying to scare and confuse people? It's not working. Even if you believe Obama is the wrong choice, what does his middle name have to do with anything? Is McCain a woman because is middle name is Sidney, a common female name? Barack Hussein Obama is not a terrorist regardless if you agree with him or not.
The campaign should be about issues, but it is (and always has been) about pleasing the party. McCain is a sellout to the right wing fringe. Palin is only about herself and the party line as much as anyone else, including Obama.
The Democratic congress hasn't done much, but the Republican majority and white house wasn't much better, if not worse due to more corruption. I'm sick of the country club mentality of republicans. I'm with them on moral issues, but other than that they're on their own.
People like you are the ones chasing me away from the republican party. I actually have always considered myself an independent with republican leanings, but not any more.
Why do you feel it is necessary to emphasize Obama's middle name? Are yuo trying to scare and confuse people? It's not working. Even if you believe Obama is the wrong choice, what does his middle name have to do with anything? Is McCain a woman because is middle name is Sidney, a common female name? Barack Hussein Obama is not a terrorist regardless if you agree with him or not.
The campaign should be about issues, but it is (and always has been) about pleasing the party. McCain is a sellout to the right wing fringe. Palin is only about herself and the party line as much as anyone else, including Obama.
The Democratic congress hasn't done much, but the Republican majority and white house wasn't much better, if not worse due to more corruption. I'm sick of the country club mentality of republicans. I'm with them on moral issues, but other than that they're on their own.
Raymond Takashi Swenson | 1:16 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
This little "news analysis" criticizes Sarah Palin and John McCain for
selecting her, and defends media criticism of her, without addressing the real
question: Is there anything about Palin that is actually a disqualification for
the office of VP? The author clearly wants to talk about controversy rather
than dealing with the fundamental facts. The facts of Sarah Palin are ones that
the mainstream media have a hard time dealing with, so they complain about
peripheral things. If she didn't look attractive, they would criticize her
hair, makeup and clothing (as they did with the woman who blew the whistle on
Bill Clinton's sexcapades). The real genius in Palin as VP candidate is
that she, the candidate from nowhere, is far MORE experienced in a chief
executive role than Barack Obama. Barack is intimidated by that and claimed his
campaign outweighed her mayoral duties, ignoring her experience as governor that
is 100 times more important than his campaign organization. Barack is just an
American Idol winner, popular because of promise but with no professional track
record to match his dazzling performances. His ONLY accomplishment is getting
the Democratic nomination.
Takashi | 2:08 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Competence > Experience. Vote Obama 08.
always | 3:15 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
always attack the press... no one has ever lost an election by attacking the
press...
forget the issues, attack the press
forget the issues, it it the press' fault...
good grief... give Palin a standard graduation test in political science and geography and economics and let's see what she knows.
forget the issues, attack the press
forget the issues, it it the press' fault...
good grief... give Palin a standard graduation test in political science and geography and economics and let's see what she knows.
SLMG | 3:42 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
John McCain has lost the plot and totaly run off the rails with his choice of
Sarah Palin as VP. There are so many better qualified women in the Republican
party that would have served him well. The Republicans just lost my vote, if
they can't do better than Sarah Palin I will vote for Obama, at least if he
dies in office we will know what we will be getting in a president.
disappointed reader | 4:09 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
This is not a news article this is an opinion piece, if not an out right
endorsement of Obama. This article does not belong in the news section it
belongs in the AP Opinion section...come on DeseretNews demand better reporting.
Role model? | 4:29 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
What kind of role model is Sarah Palin to young mothers? She would have done
more for her country by saying thanks but no thanks.
Maybe she'll get the Obama treat | 4:41 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Maybe she'll get the Obama treatment. If you say anything negative about
Obama, you are instantly suspected of being racist. If you say anything
negative about Palin you're quickly suspected of being sexist.
What goes around comes around.
What goes around comes around.
Objective voter | 5:53 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Temper tantrums from liberals were the best part of the Republican Convention.
After the speeches all the news media put on Democratic pundits to lie, spin and
spew anger! Oh no, the mainsteam news media isn't biased, is it?????? lol
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