I think Sarah Palin, is just an ordinary housewife who has no experience with politics but she has very strong views just like every other person in the World. I think America is the only country that could pull off the leader of their country being an ordinary person, I just think it's a great idea for her to be president, and if I was an American, and I was of age, I would be backing her all the way.
Yes she has views. She favors drilling anywhere where land is where oil could be maybe squeaked out. She says she supports nuclear and coal power, but if you also back drilling then why the ****ing **** would you back anything else.
She's against gay marriage. She's pro-life. Both social issues that she will more than likely not say out loud, otherwise she goes from being "maverick reformer" to "Christian fundamentalist" which means "crazy" to around half of America and "savior" to the other half. And means a select few will become INSANE AND MAKE ME WISH TO KILL THEM REGARDLESS OF THEIR VIEW. ahem.
She's also said the war in Iraq was "a mission from God." You'd think He'd be a tad busier.
She argues she reformed the Republicans in Alaska by ending cronyism but at the same time left her village of Wasalla in debt AND favored earmarks for her pet projects as Governor, just as any person ever elected ever in the history of ever has done. Not a maverick or reformer. And she spoke out in favor of the glorious Bridge To Nowhere in 2006, as it was smartly grouped as infrastructure projects, which NOW she denies. Keep distance from Ted Stevens is fine, but backing the other senator, who was appointed after her dad died out of cronyism and barely win election on their own is not being a reformer, it's playing party politics, as everyone does.
Yes, she fired the cook and the kids missed her. Had she said the cook went back to Guatemala (hell if I know) I bet that would have gotten a big response. Yes, she did ground work in Wasalla. So has Obama, in spades.
She and her hubby one time were members of the Alaska Secessionist movement. which actually makes her likable.
Don't get me wrong, I bet she'd be a hoot to hunt with. But, just like in 2000, that don't mean I should vote for you. Even if your the second name on the ticket brought on to solidify the base around a man who's just a Red Republican as you but no one believes cuz "maveric" gets thrown around more in politics than anywhere else...except Tom Cruise's house.
I really think Sarah Palin should get Vice President ? I know it would mean that John McCain would have to be President, but I just think the Vice President should have it's own election also. I know you have to be past of the same group to be elected President and Vice, but I just think it's something that should happen. I think Sarah Palin, is just an ordinary housewife who has no experience with politics but she has very strong views just like every other person in the World. I think America is the only country that could pull off the leader of their country being an ordinary person, I just think it's a great idea for her to be president, and if I was an American, and I was of age, I would be backing her all the way.
That's not cool. You should be going by the actual presidential candidates that are running! The VP should come in second. So you're pretty much locked for McCain if you could vote.
Haha I've actually struck a nerve I would so screw up your country :scary: Mikal, after reading you said, I kind of do take back my statement because I just heard about her the other day, and I thought she should do it, but now all the stuff I'm hearing not so much. I think she might be just one of those Church freaks now ?
Ok I've gotta be honest, I like Palin as a person.. she reminds me of Tina Fey haha
But obviously that has nothing to do with politics.. I just hope others realize this.
As an appearance, sure. But I bet you Tina Fey would be offended by those comparisons, even beyond their obvious political differences.
As a person, Sarah Palin introduced herself to the country last night as arrogant, sarcastic, smug, insulting, mocking, and condescending. That's hardly a great first impression for anyone besides the Republican base.
As an appearance, sure. But I bet you Tina Fey would be offended by those comparisons, even beyond their obvious political differences.
As a person, Sarah Palin introduced herself to the country last night as arrogant, sarcastic, smug, insulting, mocking, and condescending. That's hardly a great first impression for anyone besides the Republican base.
Well yeah.. but beyond appearance, I also thought the way she delivered the speech was Tina Fey-like, sarcasm and all. I agree though, not the type of first impression you'd want.
I really cant stand how they all just get up there and bash each other when speaking. I want to see them talk about WHAT THEY WILL DO AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. Not what they DID as senator or as a POW or their interests where they live. I wanna hear about their proposed reforms and policies the candidates will act on. And I'm still waiting to see anyone talk about eduacation and how they will improve No Child Left Behind
It's a bit boring but I'm glad he didn't spend a lot of time cracking jokes about his opponent, although he spent about 70% of the time talking about war and his unfortunate past.
I really cant stand how they all just get up there and bash each other when speaking. I want to see them talk about WHAT THEY WILL DO AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. Not what they DID as senator or as a POW or their interests where they live. I wanna hear about their proposed reforms and policies the candidates will act on. And I'm still waiting to see anyone talk about eduacation and how they will improve No Child Left Behind
Well yeah.. but beyond appearance, I also thought the way she delivered the speech was Tina Fey-like, sarcasm and all. I agree though, not the type of first impression you'd want.
Ah, yes that I can agree with. But then that's a mockery in itself, given the fact Tina Fey is a comedian and does styles and characters, while this woman is (apparently) seriously running for Vice President.
Ah, yes that I can agree with. But then that's a mockery in itself, given the fact Tina Fey is a comedian and does styles and characters, while this woman is (apparently) seriously running for Vice President.
I think I want to blame the speechwriters a lot over it (considering it's her first major speech on the telly and all) but still, at the end the sarcasm and toolish nature of her playing "who's less experienced" as well as some of the talking points (especially the entire democrats want to make sure the terrorists get their rights read nonsense) will get her smashed. She's perfect for the base but will scare off the independents, no matter how hard McCain tries. Has she been, say, Huckabee or Thompson's Veep choice, she'd be a perfect bookend for the social conservative ticket.
As for McCain's speech...bless his soul he tried. The fact he had no qualms bashing the Republicans for ****ing up royally in the last 8 (hell, I'd say 16) years as well as the Dems is a nice nod to the independents and his "maverick" nonsense but at the same time make it look like there are two entirely different campaigns for the Republican Party: do you move to the center as McCain boringly (and hell, he looked bored) suggested tonight, or do you cling to the fire and brimstone of Palin to make the Christian Right base vote? I'd say McCain is taking too big of a chance that the conservative Dems in the west and south and the independents will back him if Palin is left unrestrained - all it would take is some pro-life or anti-gay rhetoric to make this a Christian Right v Liberal Left fight with the independents probably sliding Left to avoid the stench and McCain really cannot afford that. Palin going back to Alaska (and avoiding the press like the plague) for a bit should help lessen any damage the "talking out of both sides of the mouth" that has happened in the last 24 hours by two people on the same ticket but apparently on entirely different sides on just how to get elected (even though they are identical in what they supposedly believe).
edit: But Palin either needs to (a) be interviewed by Larry King, not FOX News or (b) have a damn press conference before the media fully turns and bodychecks her into the wall. Hide for a week to get Alaskan affairs in order, then hold a press outing in, say, Richmond VA. And it has to be open, no Bush nonsense. Unless McCain wanted W in a skirt after all.
edit 2: McCain accepted the nomination at 9:11 PM CST. After a 9/11 fear-mongering tribute video. Klassy with a capital WHAT THE **** IS WRONG WITH YOU, YOU ****ING IDIOT AND ****ING ****** BACKING TEAM?!?!?! And a "K."
Last night during her speech to the Republican National Convention, Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) sought to play up her experience as mayor of a small town in Alaska by mocking community organizing:
PALIN: And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves. I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a “community organizer,” except that you have actual responsibilities.
Today, the nation’s leading organization’s responded to Palin’s attack:
– Center for Community Change: When Sarah Palin demeaned community organizing, she didn’t attack another candidate. She attacked an American tradition — one that has helped everyday Americans engage with the political process and make a difference in their lives and the lives of their neighbors.
– Assn. of Community Organizations for Reform Now: ACORN members, leaders and staff are extremely disappointed that Republican leaders would make such condescending remarks on the great work community organizers accomplish in cities throughout this country. The fact that they marginalize our success in empowering low- and moderate-income people to improve their communities further illustrates their lack of touch with ordinary people.
– USAction: These groups, and the millions of individuals they represent, are dismayed by the recent dismissal of their efforts in the form of political attacks. Community organizations have been at the heart of every major reform in modern history – from the Boston Tea Party to the civil rights movement for example, the quest for civil rights began when community organizers mobilized the disenfranchised.
– Community Organizers of America: The last thing we need is for Republican officials to mock us on television when we’re trying to rebuild the neighborhoods they have destroyed. Maybe if everyone had more houses than they can count, we wouldn’t need community organizers. But I work with people who are getting evicted from their only home. If John McCain and the Republicans understood that, maybe they wouldn’t be so quick to make fun of community organizers like me.
I would so screw up your country :scary: Mikal, after reading you said, I kind of do take back my statement because I just heard about her the other day, and I thought she should do it, but now all the stuff I'm hearing not so much. I think she might be just one of those Church freaks now ?
It's digusting to watch his speech. Seriously, he's like a robot. Awful, just awful.
