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Campaigns are ugly. Watching the way politicians act makes you long for the respect and self-control of the Sopranos. Throughout, there are legitimate attacks and outright lies.
Every once in a while, I get a call on my radio show from someone telling me that Barack Obama is secretly a Muslim, who admitted it in an interview with George Stephanopoulos, and has a fake birth certificate. No, no, and no. As I tell them, there are legitimate reasons not to vote for Barack Obama, no need to make them up.
But the newest target is Sarah Palin. Let's take a quick look at just a fraction of what she has faced in her first few days as John McCain's choice for vice president.
"Sarah Palin believes God told her to go to war with Iraq!"
There has been some hard-core journalistic malpractice on this one. The Associated Press ran this headline about a speech she gave at her church: "Palin: Iraq war 'a task that is from God'"
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The media is too easy on Palin. The Gibson interview with Palin was ok but I thought that he was way too easy on her. She is an idiot and the media needs to press her on all questions. I am sick of the Whining from the republications, if she can't take a few questions, she can't be a good VP. She can't even stand up for herself how can she stand up to an enemy of this country.
As we get closer and closer to election day (and I wish it were today so we can end this madness of extremists) it occurs to me that Obama's original message of "bringing the country together" gets further and further lost in political rhetoric and mudslinging. To be sure, once whoever wins gets in, we'll be divided more than ever and I don't have high expectations for much getting done. Unfortunately, it'll once again be the ordinary citizen who suffers the consequences. After reading all these blogs and comments, the thing that sticks out is that most of the comments posted her are the extremist views of both sides and few are actually representative of mainstream America. We can thanks both the Republican and Democratic Parties for it is their thirst for power that will ruin our nation as a whole.
Sorry to be a Democrat, this week.
Anderson and your contributors.............I just love you all.....for your
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Lori – what you are suggesting killing the babies born due to incest or rape is like "Mercy Killings" instead of the babies they go for the women herself – who gets raped in what the extremist belief to keep the familes dignity, like Taliban believes; both are killing – taking another person's life; you or no one has any right to.....
that innocent child didn't break any laws....
Nelson – ideally yes..nice to have had Obama and Biden agree on things, atleast important things – like babies born alive during an abortion – Biden is catholic and is pro-life – Obama voted to discard that born alive baby, from an abortion attempt.
One is killer no matter what, other does it selectively...but they do differ- Is that a good ticket?
Now CNN, if censor this as well....you guys will get a whiplash of boycott calls...I have been watching CNN, since '96
Glenn That is the way Democrats operate. They want to dig up dirt on Palin because she ruined Barack Hussein Obama's speech at the convention. She was getting all the attention not him. I am not sure about her qualifications, but I believe she is more qualified than Barack the community organizer. You should watch yourself haning around your left wing cronies like Anderson Cooper Wolff Blitzer and my "BUDDY: Jack Cafferty. They might convert you to being a left wing biased liberal
Palin's personal beliefs run her political views. There is something very wrong with that. She needs to separate what she believes from what the people need.
Dang...CNN only post a few conservative posts...vast majority liberal posts and rants....if Obama wins this electrion..he will owe the election to CNN..I hope Ted Turner likes paying A LOT of taxes and Time Warner likes paying massive corporate taxes...because that's just what they are going to get if Obama is elected..esp. with the Dem controlled congress.....Then we get to see even more commercials on CNN...and they start laying off good jobs to make up the bottom line that Obama is going to screw up due to his taxation...remember..right now the top 10% of this country pay 90% of the taxes...
If Americans feel like I do – we are past the point of trash talk on the court for what he said she said...
What do independent economist's say about each economic plan.
How did McCain/Biden/Obama votes effect Amaericans.
Aberdeen Audit on wasteful spending was released last week....
...what do their finding indicate.
Neither plan offers a balanced budget so which has more holes?
Which plan has more unfunded spending...3 guesses.
Which plan stimulates the economy vs. buying votes?
My research on the Aberdeen Audit indicates that PORK SPENDING in Washington (earmarks) accounted for $15 Billion to the tax payers.
If our elected representatives followed the Obama example – $900 Million in pork spending (per Aberdeen) the total pork spending in Washington would be $135 BILLION instead of $15 billion. For the record – McCain no earmark spending per Aberdeen.
FYI: Barak Obama missed 277 votes (44%) in the 110th session.
"You can't just recreate yourself" – Barak Obama 9/9/2008
From the minute Palin opened mouth at the convention, I lost all respect for her and McCain. Her because she allowed herself to sink to the level of all the other speakers at the convention. I was hoping to see and hear something new and fresh and from a different perspective. McCain for trashing his integrity in order to win. He knows this is the last time for him and he has pulled out all the stops to achieve this. They deserve each other. He needs to change his slogan from rather losing the election than lose the war to "I would rather lose my integrity than lose the election". With all of this focus on her, if they do win the election, he may have a little trouble convincing her that he is the President. I have a sneaky suspician that the minute she gets an opportunity, she will start to set herself up for her next big move. This woman raises the hairs on the back of my neck!
If they do win the election – remember that it will be the people who put them there and you have each other to thank for the situation and four years to enjoy it!
One other thing, with all this talk about reforming Washington and bringing change, maybe we could bring reform to something else. I would dearly like to see reform in the way the candidates campaign. This run up to the election reminds me of the Romans and the Gladiators – especially when Palin was giving her speech at the convention and stirring up the crowds – and all the comments about "red meat" – it is all somewhat crass and undignified. This is about choosing someone for the highest office in the Nation and all we see and hear are outright lies, half-truths, sarcasm and insults. If we saw our children behaving this way, they would be reprimanded and probably grounded for a week! yet we take pleasure in watching this and even encourage it! What does that say about us?
I just saw Palin revealed on CNN and nothing was said about her involvement with Alaskan embattled Ted Steven's 527 group, where she was one of 3 directors and involved for more than 3 years, this is more time than her govenorship, why didn't CNN reveal that component of her life. I thought this was a reveal especially of her kickoff in the political circle, what happen to the microscope on this part. I guess this was a segment of her life that one could not smooth over as they did the bridge to nowhere and "troopergate". Who did the owner/s of CNN fund for President in 2004 . ...Bush? (1.6 million to GW's 2000 campaign) Could that be considered influence by Lobbyist for the Republican?
Just watched "Palin Revealed." If I'm not mistaken, the narrator said after Todd and Sarah eloped, less than eight months later, first child was born. Abstinence certainly does not seem to be a priority in that family. (I suppose of course, the baby could have been premature.)
Obama's ticket needs Caroline Kennedy to go after Palin. I think in her serene, quiet manner she could do a great job of pointing out the weak spots and taking on a beauty queen. After all, she's highly respected, and pushed the ticket hard to start with. It's time for Camelot to come alive again.
Hillary can't afford to be very negative on Palin. She has a lot to lose by doing so, and truthfully, I don't think her heart is into the matter at this time, even though she is trying.
I am a democrat who has had a hard time getting over the treatment given Hillary. I would like to see Caroline take on this nasty little job.
SARAH PALIN WAS PREGNANT WHEN SHE GOT MARRIED! HEARD THIS FROM AN INSIDER IN WASILLA. I DOUBTED THIS WHEN I HEARD THIS AND RESEARCHED THE TIME BETWEEN WHEN SHE GOT MARRIED AND HAD HER FIRST BABY. 7.5 MONTHS! DO TEH MATH YOURSELF.
I don't believe God's will is war. War is a man-made concept. War is about greed and power. It's not Gods will. How dare Sarah Palin even speak to the youth in her chuch about war. She's a very irresponsible adult. Support our troups and my God be with each and everyone of them.
Charlie should have read Sarah her Maranda rights before he interrogated her. Shame on Charlie.
Why is it that Democrats are always complaining?? You are all like a nagging wife, just give it a rest. Even if Obama became President, which isn't going to happen, you still would find something to complain about.
I am so tired of people talking about Sarah Palin...how she is this shining light on the republican party...how she has changed the momentum. Wake up people...has anyone even considered looking at this situation in a negative light? Where was John McCain's campain before Sarah Palin rescued him? Have people forgotten? It looks pretty bad to me when Palin had to make this huge shift for McCain's campaign, like he couldn't do it on his own. On the other hand...Obama's campaign is still strong as it always was and Biden has just further strenghtened it. You don't hear anyone saying that Biden has brought up Obama's campaign from the dumpster because Obama didn't need it. I personally lost my respect for Palin when she mocked Obama's service as a community organizer. How someone can stand in front of thousands of people and millions of viewers at home and be so disrespectful to those people who try to make a difference in their own communities is just beyond me. I wish people would stop defending her....she showed her true colors during her acceptance speech. I suggest that people watch it again.....
McBush-Rove 4 more years 4 more years??
Palin is the female version of Bush! She is a neo con and doesn't stand for the real Republican Guard. McCain is no longer a maverick. He is completely unrecognizable – he's pandered and given up his integrity which is what appealed to moderates in the first place.
I care about: the economy and the diminishing middle class, our education system is in the pitts, our healthcare system leaves 54 million American uncovered, we have heaps of baby boomers who are retiring and we need to figure out social security, and our environment is in dire straits.
How could we fall for the shenanigans again! No MORE "Blizzard of words" and distractions- I want to hear about the issues and how you are going to keep America great!!! You want my VOTE then earn it!!!
If the only campaign tactic Obama has left is to smear Sarah Palin with distortions and lies, he is indeed in trouble. Where is his judgment?
Why are the Democrats saying Sarah Palin is neglecting her family to run for VP? Doesn't Nancy Pilosi have children? I guess this is the double standards of the Demos? I must say Sarah Palin seems to be a true American!! At least she did not attend a church (for 20 years) where the pastor preached "down with whitie", "God damned America" and America deserved 9/11. That tells me something about the character of Obama. I say God bless Sarah Palin and her family.
Artola……..You said “I’m a Christian – and my Bible says – Thou shalt NOT LIE!!!” Does you’re your bible also say “Thou shalt not kill”, or more properly interpreted “Thou shalt do no murder”? You may want to read the Declaration of Independence one of the documents written at the beginning of this country. Unalienable rights, life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness. The first unalienable right, life, should extend equal protection for all, even the unborn. What is the main roll of government? Its main roll is to protect its citizens, all of them. At conception a new life is started that if left unabated by abortion or an untimely accident will grow to a life expectancy of 76 years. Which party supports abortion ‘rights’? Who is it that is a catholic and believes that life begins at conception but does not want to impose his religious view on others? So Joe Biden must believe, by his own words that abortion is murder since he believes life begins at conception. But, he believes in a woman’s right to murder her unborn baby. So if he prays, which God does he pray to? Would it be the god of convenience or the god of rights?
Please......Sarah Palin is the biggest liar I have seen in politics in years. After all of her other lies, (Bridge to no where, earmarks, etc., now we find out that she lied about traveling to Iraq. What is next.
Hopefully, people will wake up and quit listening to her lies. I am so sick of people saying she is one of us and her suck up act to Hillary supporters is such garbage. If elected Sarah Palin would set women back years. In order to be a real reformer one needs to start with honesty. That woman doesn't have an homest bone in her body. Glen Beck, we can see right through your partison BS!
Sarah Palin's first child was born eight months after she got married, i guess she is not very conservative after all.
The Democrats dont have to smear Palin.They just have to pay more attention and attack.Palin puts her foot in her own mouth.I'm angry that CNN,among other news networks, do not call her on her obvious gaffs and downright lies. For eg.,Sarah Palin connected the Iraq deployment to the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, speaking of other Fort Wainwright soldiers "lost in the broad conflict that began seven years ago today." "You'll be there to defend the innocent from the enemies who planned and carried out and rejoiced in the deaths of thousands of Americans," Palin said to the departing soldiers. How long and how many Repubicans, the president included, have to dismiss this as untrue?And her international travel not including Iraq,despite Palin saying it did!The fact that she clearly had no idea what the Bush Doctrine was is just the cherry on top.
I would agree that the minute McCain's advisors convinced him to NOT go with his 1st/2nd choices (Lieberman/Ridge) they should have told him (and her) that when you play in the major leagues you are going to have to take the good, the bad, and the ugly. Just Like the smear tactics that have been employed by the likes of Limbaugh and Hannity against Obama, all four of these candidates are constantly being vetted by the press, by the people, and of course... all the pols.
Palin is "guilty" of exploiting earmarks for her little town of 6000, and also for Alaska, and that's probably one reason she's so popular in her state... she's bringing home the bacon to the point where Alaska outdistances all other states in millions of earmarks per capita. Palin is under investigation in the troopergate saga where she may have abused her power, but some Alaskans have said that she has stepped on plenty of people in her brief political career. I find it odd that her husband is included in all gubernatorial meetings and is copied on all email and other correspondence pertaining to his wife's job as governor. As someone who made her debut throwing digs and barbs by reading a Steve Schmidt prepared speech... she should be expecting nothing but the same being thrown back at her. And as far as the press goes, they were thrown a curve with her choice and they are going to do the vetting that John McCain obviously didn't do.
I am not a Sarah Palin hater, but I want to look at the facts. On Sarah Palin revealed last night, she was applauded for taking her baby to the office at three days old so she return to her good government job. I retired from the federal government, (retired early to take care of a severly ill grandchild). Many mothers would love to take their children to work. Instead of being a hero for this, I think she should just consider herself blessed. Should employers now be thinking about allowing all mothers to bring their babies to work? My mother reared 12 children, and she always balanced home and work, including picking cotton and cleaning homes and baby sitting for whites. (In no way is this meant to be offensive to whites: it is the truth.) Another issue is her heroric and wonderful enlightment to America about how to treat a child who becomes pregnant at an early age. I don't know about you, but this is not new to me. My family has effectively done it for years. We did it when the Evangilical Christians looked down on it. Oh what hypocrites! On Roland show last night, the white conservative (I use this term simply because I can't remember her name) agreed that Michelle Obama would have been criticized for doing the exact same thing. Whatever way this election goes, I will not be discouraged. This is beginning to look more like the story of Jesus Christ everyday. Hypocrisy, deceitfulness and sleaziness may endure for a while, but the truth comes out after a while. Remember, the same God the Evangelical Christians same to think they have a monopoly on, is still in control.
Get a grip Sharon,
Why shouldn't gov. Palin have to sit and be interviewed in what ever fashion the interviewer decideds.Would you feel the same if it were Glen Beck, Sean Hannity or Bill Orielly. How is this Gov going to face some of the toughest leaders in the world? Are we then going to complain that they were looking down on her and not respecting her. This is the real deal here. She is running for Vice President of the United States not the PTA. I am a woman and I would love to see a female President but I will not vote for the McCain/Palin ticket because I believe the media has treated her unfairly or unjust. I need to know that she is ready for the position and right now, I don't think she is. Wake up ladies, these are difficult times that require thoughtful decisions as to who our next president will be.
Out Raged White Male : After all we've learned about Shara Palin How Can Anyone Vote For Her. Her And Her Husband Joining The ALASKA INDEPENDENCE PARTY, The Group That Wants Alaska to be Its Own Nation And No Longer Be Apart Of The United States. Her Failure As A Parent Not Taking Care Of Her Sixteen Year Old Daughter To The Degree She Gets Pregnant. Her Saying She'll Be A Advocate For Special Needs Parents When Before She Had A Special Needs Child She Cut Funding F or Special Needs From 8,000,000 To A Meir 3,000,000. Allowing her sisters husband to drive his police car while drinking and drunk, abusing her sister ,tazing his son but not reporting it until there going through a divorce what care rector. then there's her reputation a her school of being called Shara barracuda because of her oral skills and the soft-core porn flick. yea this is the perfect woman for the republican party. final straw seeing her on Charley Gibson she looked so out of her league only a fool would chance her having to Dael with Putin or Iran.
I know many evangelicals believe in the "end-time" in our lifetimes. I'm curious to know if Sarah Palin believes in this concept. If she does, then how it might affect her attitude of a possibility of a war with Russia...if she had to take over the Presidency suddenly? Would she be more willing to accept a nuclear holocaust as the "end-time"?
Jill.............I always like hearing from people that live outside of the US. We in the US do not see what is REALLY going on in the US. As one celebrity said"if you really want to see what is going on in the US........go outside of the US and look in". I agree. It is shocking what is going on in this election process. We have the McCain ticket. He never would normally have a chance at winning. Then, we have the Obama ticket. I am an Independent. I think he is terrific. But, the public is torn at choosing a black candidate. They know he is the best choice but are looking for any reason to not choose him. Enter Palin.........what a web we weave huh? It's really embarrassing to live here and see what we are doing....................
And another thing. She's supposed to be so spiritual. Such a great Christian. I'm a Christian – and my Bible says – Thou shalt NOT LIE!!! She's being lying every single day of the campaign since being selected. Lies every single day. If she's praying, if McCain is praying – I have just one questions: Who are they praying to?
As a woman, I am so tired of women wanting to play w/the big boys – but then cry disrepect or bullying at the very first little attack. Get tough or get the heck out the game. Being a woman doesn't mean that the opponent has to tip-toe around your feelings. If Palin can't take it during a campaign, what in the world is she going to do in Congress or against foreign leaders that don't like us? You never heard Condi crying for help. If the McCain campaign wants her to be a reformer they better give her Kleenex and a swift kick in the butt – cause I don't want to hear anymore of this whining about the media or Obama being freaking disrespectful. It's politics ain't it? Toughen up – geez!
A smear-fest ? come on. Can we be honest here. She is not running for the PTA, she is running for the VP slot. If she wants to play with the big boys, she and the Mccain team will just have to DEAL WITH IT just like the Dems. Enough whining about it already.
Issues, Issues, issues. With all of the puffs of smoke the only side i can see that are talking about the issues are the Dems. I listen to CNN everyday for hours and i can't recall anything that the Reps stand for..... That is not good.....I am a Rep.
Sarah Palin plugs for eBay at the RNC!?!?! I can’t believe McCain truly believes that this company is the answer to our economic problems! As a registered Republican I AM OUTRAGED!
If you really want some truth on how eBay supposedly tries to combat frauds on their site check out a current lawsuit: National Numismatic Certification v. eBay this suit is based on the eBay change in the coin listing policy last September. Any seller who used the name of a grading company in the title of their auction and that grading company was not on their approved list of grading companies violated the "eBay COUNTERFEIT Currency and Stamp Policy." EBay then sent those sellers a notification that they violated the "eBay COUNTERFEIT Currency and Stamp Policy," defaming the grading company. EBay has tried to use section 230 to justify their actions, but failed per this lawsuit. (BTW – this case is exactly opposite of the Tiffany case) The case is in discovery, who knows what facts will be uncovered!?
Anyone who believes McCain's "EBay is the answer" to our economic problems NEEDS to check this out. EBay has in many cases angered their customers, the sellers, and they are destroying the little guy at the same time in more ways than one. Their fraud numbers indicating that they are at the forefront of battling fraud are nothing more than padding to make them look good.
EBay is taking basically good people who use the eBay platform and falsely accusing them of fraud, counterfeiting and God knows what else. When is the media going to honestly look into the truth of what is happening? Why do so many believe the McCain/Palin baloney?
If Obama, McCain, Biden and Palin were on stage at the Mr. and Mrs. America Pageant I'm sure Palin would win hands down, but they are not. They are on the vast American political stage in a race to choose the correct LEADERS of our Nation.
The rebuttles to Palin's comments taken out of centext expressed in this article by Glenn Beck while well constructed do little I'm affraid to inspire any confidence in her ability to be an effective leader. What she has said so far , however, is clear demonstration that she is far to the Religious Right of center. The real question that should be asked is ..... Does this give one confidence in McCains ability to make correct decisions after the last eight years of failed American policies very closely tied to the Religious and Neo-con Right ?
I do believe that people have a right to be genuinely concerned about Sarah Palin. Let's facr it ,she is a test of McCain's ability to make decsions regarding our nation.
So far John McCain seems to have failed miserably ! I can only hope the the American People will 'Praise the Constituion' and Pass the Ballot Box AGAINST McCain/Palin come election day instead of 'Praising the Lord and passing the Ammunition' For McCain/Palin.
I admired Charley Gibson as the real thing - one of few evenhanded journalists left in the media. I thought he had impeccable credibility. No more. I will never look at him the same again. His interview with Gov. Palin clearly was agenda-driven. His hubris and condescension thickened the air, grabbing my attention, overriding the questions and answers.
The interview was not an authentic, journalistic endeavor. It was a choreographed set up. Gibson’s “I’m so smart and you’re so little and stupid” posturing with the eyeglasses sitting on the end of the nose was transparent effort to diminish and ridicule Palin. Only the gullible, uninformed and shallow will buy it.
Gibson tried to do Governor Palin what rapists intend to do to their victims. Was this Gibson’s call or is it ABC policy?
For 50 years, I have dealt with the arrogant, underhanded shiftiness and nastiness intended to dismiss, disparage and belittle women. That interview was like a series of flashbacks. The interview could have been authentic and above-board. Instead Gibson stooped to the same old below-the-belt pettiness untended to keep sharp, talented, self-confident women down.
Now I hope McCain and Palin win the election. Nothing else would be justice.
I'm really not at all concerned with what Palin has faced in the last few days. I am more concerned with what we as a Nation have faced and as a result have come to realize sinced McCain decided to choose a VP for all the wrong reasons, without giving we the people and his Country First, even a quick thought in passing!
Anyone who can't realize that the only reason McCain chose Palin was because she was woman who might snare Hillary votes and is in good graces with the big Oil Corps which everyone knows is a close first to the Iraq war with Republicans, is definitely missing the obvious. And a man who purports to be putting his Country First obviously doesn't know what that means if he would choose a woman who has no qualifications for the position and whose slogans are "Drill Baby Drill" and "A Hockey Mom is just a Pitbull with Lipstick!"
You can slice it anyway you want but McCain's decision stills comes out on the razor thin side where Country First is concerned! Palin needs to be home caring for her baby and pregnant teen. And she has needed to be there for some time. Yet, she is more interested in telling Americans what Super Mom she is based on being able to manage a family whilst Mayor and Govenor. Well, I say, No Way True.
Regardless what your job is as a Mother is takes precious time away from the children who need your loving care, attention, and moral guidance! Even more so given a baby with such a huge disability!
And her statement that this wouldn't be a topic if she were a man! Give me a Break. When men can have babies and are iinstilled with the compassion and nuturing that God gave women, than talk to me. Until then it's a poor excuse for a woman who prefers power and prestige over Motherhood! And I'd think a woman who purports to be such a Christian would know why God Made Woman especially when she states she hopes our mission in Iraq is God's Will! Talking out of both sides of your mouth gets confusing Sarah!
I really liked this woman when I first heard her speak and now even more after I watched here first interview. All of my friends like her to and we are grateful that this woman is speaking here mind for and against what here own party wants.
Come on folks it is congress who runs the country into the ground. Give the new administration what RR wanted a line item veto and you will see real reform! But no both the Rup and now the Dem controlled congress will not allow this to happen.
Now where is the reform.
Bring on the fair tax!
All Palin is was a brain storm by McCain. Look how much the counrty recived Clinton. It is genious on his part! Pick a woman to get all the female votes, but pick the right one. Has to be pretty to catch the eyes of men who would "never vote for a woman", has to be a mom to lure in the mothers out there. Even better she has a son with DS! OH, and she likes to hunt! The only thing missing is skydiving or mountain climbing! Ya like I want a pitbull in the house. And how good of a mother can she be if she isn't there to keep her daughter in control and keep her legs closed! So Clinton was just good with politics, granted I never wanted her to win the ticket. Her hubby Bill could find enough to do to keep it to himself when he was President, how is he going to as First Man? But she is good. She was just lacking more children, a hunting rifle, and some good looks. And I know many woman that have quit their jobs to stay at home with their little one because DS needs lots of love and attention. How does she even find time to bond and understand her son if she isn't there? Her husband send her texts with how he is doing? She should be more focused on her children then with Mccain.
What really bothers me about Shara is that she acts on impulse not blinking as she says. She said when Mcain asked her to be VP she didnt blink she said yes right away, she is very selfish. Now I am married and me and my wife consult one another on much smaller discisions and she didnt consult with her husband or family before she told him she excepts.
Do you want someone like that as VP only thinks about her own self?
Palin, the poor lady is confused... God told her to go to war, it's apparent we can't depend on her policy and now spiritual judgement...
You are right Jill. The past 8 years has tainted our reputation with Europeans and other countries.They dislike Americans. Hopefully, we will all take this presidential election seriously by thinking for not just ourselves but what is the right thing to do for our world and our future.Let' s clean the White House and start rebuilding America and our relationships overseas.
Watching these debates from Canada. Are you Americans for real – no wonder your reputation overseas is tainted. The current Government has not exactly done a great job for anyone – except maybe the 'fortunate 5000' in Washington.
As a woman, I am amazed that Palin assumes that she will get the female votes – how arrogant..
McCain appears to be somewhat uncomfortable all of a sudden. Neither he or Palin seem to be able to give a speach without a teleprompter handy.
Obama/Biden would be my bet for a better safer world – and they know enough about the issues not to need a prompter.
This woman just had a baby in April...when does she have any time to bond with this child..every time I see her on tv her daughter or husband is holding the baby..and she certainly can't be bonding with him if she is campaigning all over the country with John McCain..your family should come first...and as for Shannon who claims the government is broken,,,Who broke it?..and you haven't had enough yet after 8 years?..For all of these die hard republicans...if you don"t have at least a 6 figure salary..they don't even care about you...all they want is your vote to keep them in office so they can continue to add on to their millions that they already have....If you vote for McSame/Palin, you will get just what you deserve...8 more years of suffering.. Europe will be sending Americans care packages because we won't be able to feed and take care of ourselves....
Palin is a "whiner." She talks a big game of being a "pit bull with lipstick", then whines and insinuates Obama was refering to her when he mentioned a "pig with lipstick." Anyone who watched Obama's speech knows he was talking about McCain pretending to be all about change when he's really not. Obama even mentioned McCain's name at the beginning of the statement. Get over it Palin, this is not all about "you" Miss Beauty Queen. You claim to have taken on the "good old boys in Alaska"......so what's wrong now. If you can't run with the big dogs, get back on the porch."
If Sarah Palin, the most radical extremist I have watched on t.v. & computer wins V.P.; I am moving to an isolated island where her name is never mentioned.