On the vice presidency:
"But as for that v.p. talk all the time, I'll tell you, I still can't answer that question until somebody answers for me what is it, exactly, that the v.p. does every day?"
--July 31, 2008, CNBC's "Kudlow & Company"
On Iraq:
"I've been so focused on state government, I haven't really focused much on the war in Iraq. I heard on the news about the new deployments, and while I support our president, Condoleezza Rice, and the administration, I want to know that we have an exit plan in place."
--March 21, 2007, Alaska Business Monthly
"Pray for our military men and women who are striving to do what is right. Also, for this country, that our leaders, our national leaders, are sending [American soldiers] out on a task that is from God. That's what we have to make sure that we're praying for, that there is a plan and that that plan is God's plan."
--June 8, 2008, Wasilla Assembly of God Church
On creationism:
"Growing up with being so privileged and blessed to be given a lot of information on, on both sides of the subject--creationism and evolution. It's been a healthy foundation for me. But don't be afraid of information and let kids debate both sides."
--October 25, 2006, gubernatorial debate
On global warming:
"A changing environment will affect Alaska more than any other state, because of our location. I'm not one, though, who would attribute it to being man-made."
--August 29, 2008, Newsmax
On energy:
"I think God's will has to be done in unifying people and companies to get that gas line built, so pray for that."
--June 8, 2008, Wasilla Assembly of God Church
On receiving $1.8 million in federal earmarks for the city of Wasilla:
"FYI This does not include our nearly one million Dollars from the Feds for our Airport Paving Project. We did well!!!"
--June 14, 1999, Wasilla City Council Informational Memorandum 99-62
On that "Bridge to Nowhere":
Question: "Would you continue state funding for the proposed Knik Arm and Gravina Island bridges?"
Palin: "Yes. I would like to see Alaska's infrastructure projects built sooner rather than later. The window is now--while our congressional delegation is in a strong position to assist."
--October 22, 2006, Anchorage Daily News
On library books she doesn't like:
"What would your response be if I asked you to remove some books from the collection?"
--October 1996 conversation with librarian Mary Ellen Emmons, Anchorage Daily News
On the secessionist Alaskan Independence Party:
"Your party plays an important role in our state's politics ... keep up the good work, and God bless you."
--2008* video address to Independence Party's convention
On Ivana Trump:
"We want to see Ivana because we are so desperate in Alaska for any semblance of glamour and culture."
--April 3, 1996, Anchorage Daily News
On running Wasilla:
"It's not rocket science. It's six million dollars and fifty-three employees. "
--October 1996, Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
On being governor:
"I will unambiguously, steadfastly, and doggedly guard the interests of this great state, as a mother naturally guards her own. Like a Southeast Eagle and her eaglets, or, more appropriately here in the Carlson, like a Nanook defending her cub."
--December 4, 2006, inaugural address
On the prospect of becoming a candidate for vice president:
"It kind of cracks me up. It is so far out of the realm of possibility and reality."
--August 14, 2008, Financial Post
*In the magazine, the year of the address is listed as 2006. It is 2008.
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The Case Against the TNR Editors
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September 2008
The Case Against the TNR Editors
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September 2008
Those comments should prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that woman is incapable of being a heart beat away from the Presidency! My God, its real comforting to know McCain was so willing to put "Country First" and gamble with her selection. I guess he has nothing to worry about because if he drops dead it won't be his problem, it will the United States people who suffer from the lack of a capable President.
Those comments should prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that woman is incapable of being a heart beat away from the Presidency! My God, its real comforting to know McCain was so willing to put "Country First" and gamble with her selection. I guess he has nothing to worry about because if he drops dead it won't be his problem, it will the United States people who suffer from the lack of a capable President.
The fear and hatred you people have for this woman TRULY DISGUSTS ME! I was going to sit this one out but now I'm not so sure - not because of McCain, Palin, Obama, Biden, et al. But hust to piss in the media's boot!
The fear and hatred you people have for this woman TRULY DISGUSTS ME! I was going to sit this one out but now I'm not so sure - not because of McCain, Palin, Obama, Biden, et al. But hust to piss in the media's boot!
About 82% of the comments attributed to Sarah are entirely reasonable, and represents a score miles and miles superior to anything ever writ by the snot-balls who contribute,if that's the right word,to your estimable publication. I wasn't going to vote but,lo,I shall now.
About 82% of the comments attributed to Sarah are entirely reasonable, and represents a score miles and miles superior to anything ever writ by the snot-balls who contribute,if that's the right word,to your estimable publication. I wasn't going to vote but,lo,I shall now.
No. What is truly disgusting is that a statesman like Sen. John McCain, with all of his experience and service to our country, would submit to such a cynical bid as to share a ticket with a woman who is so fundamentally flawed professionally.
Sarah Palin scores poorly on environmental concerns, religious tolerance, her state's highschool attendance rate and health services for lower income women. That Sen. McCain would know this and still share a ticket with her doubles the travesty.
No. What is truly disgusting is that a statesman like Sen. John McCain, with all of his experience and service to our country, would submit to such a cynical bid as to share a ticket with a woman who is so fundamentally flawed professionally.
Sarah Palin scores poorly on environmental concerns, religious tolerance, her state's highschool attendance rate and health services for lower income women. That Sen. McCain would know this and still share a ticket with her doubles the travesty.
Why does this woman scare you so much?
She is obviously very intelligent, a fast learner, and more than capable of taking care of herself and her family. And to be such a horrid governor that she has an %80 approval rating.
I guess she just doesn't fit your template.
If you spent half the time researching the CAC as you do dumping on this woman, you would know that Sarah Palin could not do half the damage to this country that "The Lightbringer" will do. And, if you had any sense of what America has always been about, you would be more frightened of O! than you are of Palin. Personally, I do not wish to live in a country known as "France West", and have my money that I work my butt off f ... view full comment
Why does this woman scare you so much?
She is obviously very intelligent, a fast learner, and more than capable of taking care of herself and her family. And to be such a horrid governor that she has an %80 approval rating.
I guess she just doesn't fit your template.
If you spent half the time researching the CAC as you do dumping on this woman, you would know that Sarah Palin could not do half the damage to this country that "The Lightbringer" will do. And, if you had any sense of what America has always been about, you would be more frightened of O! than you are of Palin. Personally, I do not wish to live in a country known as "France West", and have my money that I work my butt off for, confiscated and given to the "gimme" crowd.
Oh. But I forget myself, and overstep my bounds. The government was created to tell us what to eat, when to breath, and to take as much of our money as is humanly possible.
I am so sorry, my liege lords!
The tale is that Ms Palin is inexperience: after being in politic
for only such a short time and young to boot!
Seems:-
She was the captain of her basketball team.
She is the boss of her house.
She was the boss of her town.
She is the boss of her State.
All achieved in a short period of time!
She is unladylike, rough and tough and upset the Establishment:
and how dare she claimed to be a maverick and a stirrer!
In all his LONG years of experiences what is Obama boss of.
He never upset the Establishment hence can claim the title of “agent of change”.
Seems he is well qualified to be the President!
People you are choosing a leader for USA, a VP &a ... view full comment
The tale is that Ms Palin is inexperience: after being in politic
for only such a short time and young to boot!
Seems:-
She was the captain of her basketball team.
She is the boss of her house.
She was the boss of her town.
She is the boss of her State.
All achieved in a short period of time!
She is unladylike, rough and tough and upset the Establishment:
and how dare she claimed to be a maverick and a stirrer!
In all his LONG years of experiences what is Obama boss of.
He never upset the Establishment hence can claim the title of “agent of change”.
Seems he is well qualified to be the President!
People you are choosing a leader for USA, a VP & a President! Not the American Idols!
A donkey and a race-horse both can go round the racetrack!
THE QUESTION IS: CAN YOU SEE SARAH PALIN AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES? NO WAY! NO HOW! How could you put our country in the risk of being governed by such an inexperienced woman like that?????
THE QUESTION IS: CAN YOU SEE SARAH PALIN AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES? NO WAY! NO HOW! How could you put our country in the risk of being governed by such an inexperienced woman like that?????
Personally Im kinda of tired of feeble old people ru"i"nning the country..yeah, she's inexperinced..but maybe with out those years in office that usually beat political ideas and formats into ones head she might be the fresh breath that our government needs,,what we dont need is another political career perfecto with the right wife, the right car and the right words... and yess..shes has fire and spunk..does make her unlady like..I dont think so..that makes her American!!
Personally Im kinda of tired of feeble old people ru"i"nning the country..yeah, she's inexperinced..but maybe with out those years in office that usually beat political ideas and formats into ones head she might be the fresh breath that our government needs,,what we dont need is another political career perfecto with the right wife, the right car and the right words... and yess..shes has fire and spunk..does make her unlady like..I dont think so..that makes her American!!
Does anyone notice that when the conservatives don't like what you write, they don't attack the argument or position (which is what happens in real debates), they attack the messenger? They don't address the veracity of the arguments against Palin, but they do erect distract, avoid, and dodge the issues while erecting straw men.
Does anyone notice that when the conservatives don't like what you write, they don't attack the argument or position (which is what happens in real debates), they attack the messenger? They don't address the veracity of the arguments against Palin, but they do erect distract, avoid, and dodge the issues while erecting straw men.
I think it's plain to see what Sarah Palin has done for Alaska. What could she do for the USA? I think she will energize the country. We all should want a Government that's in check, a sound budget, and a sound economy.
We don't need a yes man in the White House, that's what Obama is. Look at his record in the 4 years in the Senate. What bills did he bring up to make any type of change for a better economy. All he did was vote along party lines, meaning a yes vote for all wasteful spending that came up for a vote. If He was for the change that He says he's for, his record in the last 4 years speaks for itself. He's just another tax and spend "liberal" who will tax us to death and and g ... view full comment
I think it's plain to see what Sarah Palin has done for Alaska. What could she do for the USA? I think she will energize the country. We all should want a Government that's in check, a sound budget, and a sound economy.
We don't need a yes man in the White House, that's what Obama is. Look at his record in the 4 years in the Senate. What bills did he bring up to make any type of change for a better economy. All he did was vote along party lines, meaning a yes vote for all wasteful spending that came up for a vote. If He was for the change that He says he's for, his record in the last 4 years speaks for itself. He's just another tax and spend "liberal" who will tax us to death and and give us more government programs that don't work and will suck the life blood out of our already failing economy.
He has demonstrated that all his policies will do is leave us with change in our pockets and not a change indirection that this country needs.
Sarah Palin has proven that she is not a go along to get along politician. That's what the bump in the polls indicate. The American people are beginning to wake up "smell the coffee brewing". There is hope with someone like her waiting in the wings to step in and take over if the need be and do what's best for the people of this country. She's already demonstrated that in Alaska.
What has Obama done in the last 4 years or Biden in all of the years he's held a seat in the Senate but cost us more in taxes and more wasteful spending.
The people in Alaska got a return on their investment when they put their trust in Sarah Palin. Look at the 80% approval ratings she got from those voters. They got cash in hand back from her, not pocket change that we will get from the Democrats. Or, have you forgotten the the lesson history has taught us.
We don't need another FDR type in the White House, we need someone who will reform the way Washington does business. That's the hope that American's see in Sarah Palin!!
I am surprised to see that most of Sarah Palin's most ardent supporters are men, who I suspect would be the same ones that trashed Hillary Clinton during her campaign. How is Hillary not smart, quick and tough enough but somehow Sarah Palin is? How are smears and criticisms of Hillary legitimate, but questions about Palin's competence and experience are sexist? Your double standards are showing!
I am surprised to see that most of Sarah Palin's most ardent supporters are men, who I suspect would be the same ones that trashed Hillary Clinton during her campaign. How is Hillary not smart, quick and tough enough but somehow Sarah Palin is? How are smears and criticisms of Hillary legitimate, but questions about Palin's competence and experience are sexist? Your double standards are showing!
On that "Bridge to Nowhere":
If she didn't veto the "Bridge to Nowhere", then where is that "Bridge to Nowhere"? I'm not much into conspiracy theories, but, is a "Bridge to Nowhere" any easier to hide than a "Bridge to Somewhere"?
On that "Bridge to Nowhere":
If she didn't veto the "Bridge to Nowhere", then where is that "Bridge to Nowhere"? I'm not much into conspiracy theories, but, is a "Bridge to Nowhere" any easier to hide than a "Bridge to Somewhere"?
Is Republican Sen.Thad Cochran right when he says the thought of Mccain having his finger on the nuclear trigger scares him? If so having a person like Palin,
whose church supports theocracy and can't manage her household means little.
Is Republican Sen.Thad Cochran right when he says the thought of Mccain having his finger on the nuclear trigger scares him? If so having a person like Palin,
whose church supports theocracy and can't manage her household means little.
Harpo:
Congress vetoed that bridge.
Harpo:
Congress vetoed that bridge.
I am a man and I don't support Sarah Palin. She's is in nowhere comparable to Hillary Clinton. Yes, incompetence and inexperience do count !!! Don't let other world leaders laugh at us for not seeing that!!!
I am a man and I don't support Sarah Palin. She's is in nowhere comparable to Hillary Clinton. Yes, incompetence and inexperience do count !!! Don't let other world leaders laugh at us for not seeing that!!!
"How is Hillary not smart, quick and tough enough?"
I have never said he wasn't all those things. My concern is that his ambitiousness - ("I will do anything to win") - has transformed quantity into quality, as someone once said, and exposes a certain psychic perturbation on his part that would have boded great ill for the Republic. And that's not even to mention that he resembles nothing so much as a political side dish composed equally of pus and snot.
"How is Hillary not smart, quick and tough enough?"
I have never said he wasn't all those things. My concern is that his ambitiousness - ("I will do anything to win") - has transformed quantity into quality, as someone once said, and exposes a certain psychic perturbation on his part that would have boded great ill for the Republic. And that's not even to mention that he resembles nothing so much as a political side dish composed equally of pus and snot.
She knows so little that the McCain campaign won't let her field questions. I don't need any further proof of her inadequacy. If I did, her delusions that all of her policies are god's will would suffice.
She read a script that someone else wrote at the RNC without screwing it up. Big deal. McCain's candidacy should be over for picking this uninformed, delusional nobody as his VP. Especially considering the enhanced probability that she could actually assume the Presidency.
She knows so little that the McCain campaign won't let her field questions. I don't need any further proof of her inadequacy. If I did, her delusions that all of her policies are god's will would suffice.
She read a script that someone else wrote at the RNC without screwing it up. Big deal. McCain's candidacy should be over for picking this uninformed, delusional nobody as his VP. Especially considering the enhanced probability that she could actually assume the Presidency.
This is your "case" against Sarah Palin? That she speaks unguardedly in friendly settings, that she uses colloquialisms instead of unctuous Wieseltierian prose, that she believes in a personal God instead of touting a muffled, arrogant agnosticism? Somehow you have failed to convince me.
This is your "case" against Sarah Palin? That she speaks unguardedly in friendly settings, that she uses colloquialisms instead of unctuous Wieseltierian prose, that she believes in a personal God instead of touting a muffled, arrogant agnosticism? Somehow you have failed to convince me.
The male Palin supporters I know just think she's hot and that's good enough for them.
The male Palin supporters I know just think she's hot and that's good enough for them.
Unguardedly? Hah! She speaks only guardedly, they're afraid to display how little about anything but parochial issues she really knows. But then again if you're doing "god's will", who really needs to know anything. We've endured one delusional, small mind in the Executive for 8 years, you'd think we'd have learned to reject any others.
Unguardedly? Hah! She speaks only guardedly, they're afraid to display how little about anything but parochial issues she really knows. But then again if you're doing "god's will", who really needs to know anything. We've endured one delusional, small mind in the Executive for 8 years, you'd think we'd have learned to reject any others.
This is the sort of "case" that sounds convinving to issues-oriented liberals, but isn't really that convincing to many others.
I recently got a taste of this when my wife, who is certainly no right-winger (and supported Obama in the primaries) told me she thinks Sarah Palin is "fabulous" and because of her plans to vote for the McCain ticket. I couldn't believe it. So I recited the bill of indictment against Palin, citing the creationism, the fundamentalism, the Jews for Jesus (we're Jewish) angle, the bald-faced lying, the hypocrisy. Last but hardly least, I emphasized that it isn't Sarah Palin who will be president. What about McCain?
She didn't want to hear any of it. As far as she ... view full comment
This is the sort of "case" that sounds convinving to issues-oriented liberals, but isn't really that convincing to many others.
I recently got a taste of this when my wife, who is certainly no right-winger (and supported Obama in the primaries) told me she thinks Sarah Palin is "fabulous" and because of her plans to vote for the McCain ticket. I couldn't believe it. So I recited the bill of indictment against Palin, citing the creationism, the fundamentalism, the Jews for Jesus (we're Jewish) angle, the bald-faced lying, the hypocrisy. Last but hardly least, I emphasized that it isn't Sarah Palin who will be president. What about McCain?
She didn't want to hear any of it. As far as she was concerned, Palin was a mother of five who was able to succeed in a high-powered career and who was someone she could relate to on that level and that level only. And John McCain was to be commended for picking her. Never mind positions on issues. Never mind whether she agreed with Palin on this or that. It was pure identity politics.
Now if my wife, a woman with two Ivy League degrees and moderate (albeit idiosyncratic) political views thinks this way, how many more women are out there like her?
The Republicans bank on idiots voting against their self-interest and for stoopid reasons like "she's hot".
Her nomination and McCain's current campaign strategy of faux umbrage reeks of Turd-Blossom (Rove).
The Republicans bank on idiots voting against their self-interest and for stoopid reasons like "she's hot".
Her nomination and McCain's current campaign strategy of faux umbrage reeks of Turd-Blossom (Rove).
bpickar: Your story just adds proof to the axiom that you can't reason a person out of a position they didn't reason themselves into.
Maybe her threating a hot war with Russia that could kill millions will make people realize that this twit can't be a heartbeat away from Commander In Chief.
bpickar: Your story just adds proof to the axiom that you can't reason a person out of a position they didn't reason themselves into.
Maybe her threating a hot war with Russia that could kill millions will make people realize that this twit can't be a heartbeat away from Commander In Chief.
Last night Palin proved showed be even more than an ignorant, rightwing screwball, she's a dangerous, ignorant rightwing screwball. For 63 years avoidance of a hot war with Russia has been preeminate policy; to even mention it shows how dangerous it would be to have this twit a heartbeat away. Does she have any concept of how many millions could die in such a conflict? Over Georgia? Is Archduke Ferdinand spinning in his grave?
Nice that the twits at CNN in today's headlines don't even mention this aspect of her ignorance, but list as a headine that she thinks "sanctions may be needed". Wow, talk about putting lipstick on a pig!
Last night Palin proved showed be even more than an ignorant, rightwing screwball, she's a dangerous, ignorant rightwing screwball. For 63 years avoidance of a hot war with Russia has been preeminate policy; to even mention it shows how dangerous it would be to have this twit a heartbeat away. Does she have any concept of how many millions could die in such a conflict? Over Georgia? Is Archduke Ferdinand spinning in his grave?
Nice that the twits at CNN in today's headlines don't even mention this aspect of her ignorance, but list as a headine that she thinks "sanctions may be needed". Wow, talk about putting lipstick on a pig!
Hi Harpo,
I'd be happy to answer that -- Palin flip-flopped. She supported the "Bridge to Nowhere" before it was called that, before it became a political minefield. After she was advised to back off the bridge project, she then said that she was NOT in support of the bridge -- BUT she kept the federal money that had been earmarked for her state, anyway. So, no, there is not a "bridge" to hide, but the Repub party sure is back-pedaling to hide her previous intentions and actions. She, of course, has not addressed this directly, because she is not communicating with the "evil" press. This is only one example of how her record is being spun. I can't understand how people won't admit the c ... view full comment
Hi Harpo,
I'd be happy to answer that -- Palin flip-flopped. She supported the "Bridge to Nowhere" before it was called that, before it became a political minefield. After she was advised to back off the bridge project, she then said that she was NOT in support of the bridge -- BUT she kept the federal money that had been earmarked for her state, anyway. So, no, there is not a "bridge" to hide, but the Repub party sure is back-pedaling to hide her previous intentions and actions. She, of course, has not addressed this directly, because she is not communicating with the "evil" press. This is only one example of how her record is being spun. I can't understand how people won't admit the cynicism of all this. Having said that, I believe the only impact she has on this campaign is that it shows poor judgment and the utmost cynicism on the part of McCain and his Rove-trained/supported advisors.
Tom Shilz:
Palin scares me because her evident knowledge of world affairs would earn her a polite C- in a community college poli sci course. If you thought last night's performance demonstrated intelligence, I guess that only demonstrates how low GW Bush has lowered the bar. Her approval rating was 80% while she was hauling in tons of federal pork for her state (#1 per capita in the country). If you did the research you speak of, you would know that her popularity has dropped and she would be (and may still be) in some jeopardy in her own state on several scores at the moment--that is, had Mr. McCain not tabbed her to put a shine on his otherwise dull and moribund campaign and sent ... view full comment
Tom Shilz:
Palin scares me because her evident knowledge of world affairs would earn her a polite C- in a community college poli sci course. If you thought last night's performance demonstrated intelligence, I guess that only demonstrates how low GW Bush has lowered the bar. Her approval rating was 80% while she was hauling in tons of federal pork for her state (#1 per capita in the country). If you did the research you speak of, you would know that her popularity has dropped and she would be (and may still be) in some jeopardy in her own state on several scores at the moment--that is, had Mr. McCain not tabbed her to put a shine on his otherwise dull and moribund campaign and sent lawyers up north to stifle the trouble makers.
I feel your pain in the pocket book but I am a little confused. In addition to Governor Palin's pork, you evidently don't mind paying for the record federal deficit run up under the current administration, led by a pointless war and a corrupt and incompetent occupation explaining a good portion of it. Nor do you seem to mind having lobbyists feed at the federal trough and be allowed to write legislation that serves their own interests (and then serve as advisers to McCain's campaign). Perhaps you do resent spending federal money helping our own citizens, say, recover from a natural disaster. How much shall we cut from the stuff on its way to Houston?
Palin is a religious crank and knows nothing about foreign affairs. So what? Half the country thinks the world was created by God 6000 years ago. Others think wine can be turned into blood by someone mumbling over it. Palin may not know much about foreign affairs but she knows more than Harry Truman did.
Let get back to the real issue-McCain or Obama
Palin is a religious crank and knows nothing about foreign affairs. So what? Half the country thinks the world was created by God 6000 years ago. Others think wine can be turned into blood by someone mumbling over it. Palin may not know much about foreign affairs but she knows more than Harry Truman did.
Let get back to the real issue-McCain or Obama
In the event of any kind of catastophe, whose finger on the nuclear button would you rather have: Palin or Biden?
In the event of any kind of catastophe, whose finger on the nuclear button would you rather have: Palin or Biden?
Why is it that so many clucking, hand-wringing Palin supporters feel compelled to chalk up every question concerning this woman's background, capacities, and attitudes to "fear and hatred," as though anything short of adoration is loathing?
Why is it that so many clucking, hand-wringing Palin supporters feel compelled to chalk up every question concerning this woman's background, capacities, and attitudes to "fear and hatred," as though anything short of adoration is loathing?
This piece does confirm one thing "beyond any doubt", as 1 commentator observed. However what that "one thing" in my view is the incredible elitism of TNR and many of its smug readership.
While I certainly don't agree with everything Sarah Palin says esp. her views on social issues such as creationism, guns, and abortion, many of her observations are refreshingly candid and sound like someone open to change, a position that the Obama campaign seems to feel they own (without much substance I might add).
So before TNR condemns everything the woman says as emaniting from some Alaskan looney tune about whom we can all get some good chuckles @ our next Upper West Side cocktail party, tak ... view full comment
This piece does confirm one thing "beyond any doubt", as 1 commentator observed. However what that "one thing" in my view is the incredible elitism of TNR and many of its smug readership.
While I certainly don't agree with everything Sarah Palin says esp. her views on social issues such as creationism, guns, and abortion, many of her observations are refreshingly candid and sound like someone open to change, a position that the Obama campaign seems to feel they own (without much substance I might add).
So before TNR condemns everything the woman says as emaniting from some Alaskan looney tune about whom we can all get some good chuckles @ our next Upper West Side cocktail party, take another look and listen to her--not sure what's wrong, for example, with asking what exactly it is the VP does on a daily basis. This is actually a very good question, to which I would submit most of us have no idea about the answer.
My response: as much (or more) than I can see Obama as President!
My response: as much (or more) than I can see Obama as President!
Well partly correct-- I was one of those actually supporting Hillary, simply because she was clearly the most qualified of all the candidates. And I agree that some of those who opposed and criticized her relentlessly (think Keith Obermann, Chris Matthews) reeked of sexism in so doing--shame on them.
I honestly don't think Palin is the intellectual equal of Hillary, but one must admit she brings some new energy and viewpoint to the campaign, and as a man with 2 daughters, it's refreshing to see at least 1 woman with a place on the Presidential ticket!
Well partly correct-- I was one of those actually supporting Hillary, simply because she was clearly the most qualified of all the candidates. And I agree that some of those who opposed and criticized her relentlessly (think Keith Obermann, Chris Matthews) reeked of sexism in so doing--shame on them.
I honestly don't think Palin is the intellectual equal of Hillary, but one must admit she brings some new energy and viewpoint to the campaign, and as a man with 2 daughters, it's refreshing to see at least 1 woman with a place on the Presidential ticket!
Not only is Palin stupid and foolhardy, she seems to be prepared to mis-use her power in ruthless and mean-sprited ways (Troopergate).
God help us all if she becomes vp or president. I don't even live in the US and I'm scared. The Russians are already paranoid. The last thing we need is someone like her making it worse.
Not only is Palin stupid and foolhardy, she seems to be prepared to mis-use her power in ruthless and mean-sprited ways (Troopergate).
God help us all if she becomes vp or president. I don't even live in the US and I'm scared. The Russians are already paranoid. The last thing we need is someone like her making it worse.
Dear Republicans,
It is called fact finding. PS. To get the latest on John McCain's exaggerations, half-truths, lies and pants of fire lies, I suggest you go to factcheck.com.
Since telling, or endorsing, lies is not a problem for most Republicans, I am sure you will find that every proven lie on the part of your candidate will only make you believe in him that much more.
Dear Republicans,
It is called fact finding. PS. To get the latest on John McCain's exaggerations, half-truths, lies and pants of fire lies, I suggest you go to factcheck.com.
Since telling, or endorsing, lies is not a problem for most Republicans, I am sure you will find that every proven lie on the part of your candidate will only make you believe in him that much more.
Why doesn't TNR write a comparison between Palin and Teddy Roosevelt (i.e., fomer mayor, two years as a governor, likes to hunt, lots of kids, reputation as a reformer)?
Why doesn't TNR write a comparison between Palin and Teddy Roosevelt (i.e., fomer mayor, two years as a governor, likes to hunt, lots of kids, reputation as a reformer)?
I can't imagine a CEO of a international corporation hiring Sarah Palin as Executive Vice President. Nor could I imagine "country first" McCain choosing her as his VP. As a wag said years ago when LBJ was president in imitating him, "I wouldn't lie to you, but I might kid you a little bit." Sadly, McCain isn't kidding.
I can't imagine a CEO of a international corporation hiring Sarah Palin as Executive Vice President. Nor could I imagine "country first" McCain choosing her as his VP. As a wag said years ago when LBJ was president in imitating him, "I wouldn't lie to you, but I might kid you a little bit." Sadly, McCain isn't kidding.
Sound Budget? SOUND BUDGET?! Are you kidding? She left her fair city in MOUNTAINS OF DEBT!
Har! Sound budget... what a maroon.
Sound Budget? SOUND BUDGET?! Are you kidding? She left her fair city in MOUNTAINS OF DEBT!
Har! Sound budget... what a maroon.
Bpickar - Palin scares this WW II combat vet and your description of your wife scares me even more. How would she would pick a brain surgeon: someone cute? easy to relate to? a good beer-drinking buddy? How has she manageed to function? What does she do with her degrees? Could she accept Palin as a colleague?
Please comment!
Bpickar - Palin scares this WW II combat vet and your description of your wife scares me even more. How would she would pick a brain surgeon: someone cute? easy to relate to? a good beer-drinking buddy? How has she manageed to function? What does she do with her degrees? Could she accept Palin as a colleague?
Please comment!
I read these comments, and I found the large majority of them innocuous to inspiring, the latter especially each time she stressed the idea of doing our best to insure that our actions are in line with God's will. This collection is no case against ANYONE. If we were playing cards, I'd say that The Editors have one heck of a weak hand.
I read these comments, and I found the large majority of them innocuous to inspiring, the latter especially each time she stressed the idea of doing our best to insure that our actions are in line with God's will. This collection is no case against ANYONE. If we were playing cards, I'd say that The Editors have one heck of a weak hand.
Very thin gruel. Is this all you left wing Americans have got on Palin ? As a European conservative I believe character is the most important thing in a political leader. Palin has character and will grow to be a great President. Because of course she will be the Republican candidate next time.
Very thin gruel. Is this all you left wing Americans have got on Palin ? As a European conservative I believe character is the most important thing in a political leader. Palin has character and will grow to be a great President. Because of course she will be the Republican candidate next time.
I'd rather have an ignorant President than one who is consistently wrong like Biden who in the last thirty years was only right when he regretted it afterwards. Experience, my foot!
I'd rather have an ignorant President than one who is consistently wrong like Biden who in the last thirty years was only right when he regretted it afterwards. Experience, my foot!
Nice Tom - good use of a misleading statistic. Per capita distribution? Why not cite distribution per polar bear? It would make as much sense for analytical purposes. For the record, the Federal Budget for 2008 shows Alaska receiving $1.8B, or 0.5% for funding of ALL programs - 43rd on the list - below Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. The top 3? California, New York and TEXAS. No one resents helping our neighbors recover from a natural disaster, but do you really think we can't find a couple of billion to cut from the nearly $27B that Texas is scheduled to receive in FY09?
Nice Tom - good use of a misleading statistic. Per capita distribution? Why not cite distribution per polar bear? It would make as much sense for analytical purposes. For the record, the Federal Budget for 2008 shows Alaska receiving $1.8B, or 0.5% for funding of ALL programs - 43rd on the list - below Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. The top 3? California, New York and TEXAS. No one resents helping our neighbors recover from a natural disaster, but do you really think we can't find a couple of billion to cut from the nearly $27B that Texas is scheduled to receive in FY09?
Sarah Palin is a conservative Lawrence of Arabia who will attempt to reform Washington DC in a conservative Christian direction, starting with all the libraries in the United States, including the Library of Congress, to toss out all the books that don't conform to Christian morals. And that's just the beginning. There are lots of people who think this is a terrific idea, which is why those people are hoping that McCain and Palin win the election. And then Palin will become President of the United States shortly after that.
Sarah Palin is a conservative Lawrence of Arabia who will attempt to reform Washington DC in a conservative Christian direction, starting with all the libraries in the United States, including the Library of Congress, to toss out all the books that don't conform to Christian morals. And that's just the beginning. There are lots of people who think this is a terrific idea, which is why those people are hoping that McCain and Palin win the election. And then Palin will become President of the United States shortly after that.
OMG! How can anyone take her seriously? Hasn't the last 8 years prove that it takes more than "He's a guy I could have a beer with and talk sports." to run the country.
As the very thin layers of Palin get peeled back we will see what a shallow, autocrat she is.
OMG! How can anyone take her seriously? Hasn't the last 8 years prove that it takes more than "He's a guy I could have a beer with and talk sports." to run the country.
As the very thin layers of Palin get peeled back we will see what a shallow, autocrat she is.
Congress withdrew the funding. Without it, they couldn't build the bridge.
Congress withdrew the funding. Without it, they couldn't build the bridge.
"Mike from Maryland" and a colleagues-- That is a really good reason, to make your voting decision "just to piss in the media's boot." Worthy of a five-year-old. The problem is, though, that when people tell you to grow up you retort that they're being snobs! So how does that help you become smarter? You are caught in an infinitely expanding loop of ignorance plus pride in being ignorant. Maybe you should stop while you are ahead.
"Mike from Maryland" and a colleagues-- That is a really good reason, to make your voting decision "just to piss in the media's boot." Worthy of a five-year-old. The problem is, though, that when people tell you to grow up you retort that they're being snobs! So how does that help you become smarter? You are caught in an infinitely expanding loop of ignorance plus pride in being ignorant. Maybe you should stop while you are ahead.
Can someone tell me what's supposed to be wrong with the quotation from her inaugural address? I don't get it.
Can someone tell me what's supposed to be wrong with the quotation from her inaugural address? I don't get it.
Watch you tube!! Search under: SNL tina fey as sarah palin. It's hilarious! And it shows how stupid Sarah Palin is!!
Watch you tube!! Search under: SNL tina fey as sarah palin. It's hilarious! And it shows how stupid Sarah Palin is!!
Stupidity, ignorance, and provincialism are being heralded as "authenticity". America is done. In China they value education, personal achievement, and intellect.
In thirty years will be working for the Chinese.
Stupidity, ignorance, and provincialism are being heralded as "authenticity". America is done. In China they value education, personal achievement, and intellect.
In thirty years will be working for the Chinese.