Sep 10, 2008 12:30am
Female Democratic Guv: Palin a ‘Novelty’ for Republicans
Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, a longtime supporter of Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., said of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin that "certainly there’s an initial excitement about having a woman on the ticket. It’s a novelty … the Democrats had a female on the ticket 24 years ago."
Continued Sebelius, "That will get an amount of attention, but at the bottom line, I think voters, male and female, will be looking at who is going to lead this country, what direction they’re going to take us."
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Obviously Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is sexist. Somehow.
Posted by: johnTX | September 10, 2008, 12:31 am 12:31 am
Yeah that novalty will leave real quick when she is asked what she would do in Pakistan, her stance on shiis and shunnis, staring down at PUTIN, troops in Iraq, Global warming, stem cell research. What are her specific plans to help mcCain with the economy and jobs, healthcare. And when she says…..well we never really talked about it, or she gives a bull answer, the polls numbers will plummet..The bottom line is folks are hurting and they don’t need no beauty queen running things if she can’t help their pocketbook.
Posted by: Lanae | September 10, 2008, 12:41 am 12:41 am
Lanae, honestly I don’t have much faith in her ABC interview. I’m fully expecting questions like, “So, how much do you love your country?”
Posted by: johnTX | September 10, 2008, 12:46 am 12:46 am
Is Flash in the Pan sexist?
Repubs all of a sudden are sooooooooo sensitive about these issues. So we have to tred mighty gingerly around these sissies, they might start to cry.
Ooops
Posted by: Willem van Oranje | September 10, 2008, 12:53 am 12:53 am
johnTX. I fully agree. It will be full of softball questions.
They will do the interview in several sessions. When Gibson is not being ‘nice’ enough, they will take their ball and go home.
Also, when she flubs an answer, they will demand a retake.
Posted by: Willem van Oranje | September 10, 2008, 12:56 am 12:56 am
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius gave a terrible speech at the DNC convention.
And I wonder how she would feel if she was Obama’s “novelty”?
Posted by: William J | September 10, 2008, 12:57 am 12:57 am
Sarah Palin is a women, a mom, a former mayor and now a Governor of Alaska. She is smart, pretty and brings a breath of fresh air. But most of all she brings decency and change from the usual corrupt candidates. She is experienced and not afraid to do the right thing. My family and friends are all excited and will be voting for the McCain/Palin ticket. McCain is much more experienced than Obama and knows foreign policies inside and out.
Obama’s speeches the last few days show he lacks maturity, experience and judgment. Calling Palin a pig makes him a dirty, stinking pig.
Posted by: Mary | September 10, 2008, 1:00 am 1:00 am
Yes, “voters male and female will be looking at who is going to lead this country, what direction they’re going to take us.”
But Obama will lead the young people to be arrogant, to go short path, not to work hard, not to put country first, always picks others’ faults while not show positive accomplishments, not support others while asking others to support him, undecisive, vote ‘present’ just to avoid conflict.
Enough??
Posted by: golfgirlusa | September 10, 2008, 1:01 am 1:01 am
“Gov. Kathleen Sebelius gave a terrible speech at the DNC convention.”
I think they had a lot of hope for her, but she flopped.
Posted by: Mack | September 10, 2008, 1:07 am 1:07 am
I think calling Sarah Palin a “novelty” is rather arrogant and sexist. Does anyone get by with calling Obama a “novelty”? This is how the media slants their reporting to discredit candidates purely on the basis of their race or gender, and it is going to hurt the dems with female voters.
Posted by: CentristbyChoice | September 10, 2008, 1:17 am 1:17 am
Perhaps Palin is a novelty to her GOP supporters, perhaps even a star larger that Hilton or Spears. However, to Democratic and Independent voters she is seen as the extreme right-wring ultra-conservative politician she is. Please provide one specific policy position she has taken. She has simply spoken the 10, 20, and 30 second sound bites that have been written for her. How this this help to solve the nations issues of health care insurance reform, raising middle class wages, protecting middle class housing, raising the level of our children’s education? 4 more years of GOP is just like the last 8 of Bush.
Posted by: Michael | September 10, 2008, 1:17 am 1:17 am
She only wishes she were a “novelty”.
Talk about a “snoozer” her speeches are.
I realize she is a highly skilled and well respected Governor but so is Palin.
Her attacking Palin on positions are one thing but to just dismiss Palin just continues to reinforce the hypocrisy of the left and liberals.
I don’t agree with Palin’s conservative views on social issues in the slightest but I really like this woman and she’s one of the most popular Governor’s in this Country and despite all the smears being thrown at her there has been nothing that indicates she’s been nothing but a good Governor for the State of Alaska. I’ll give Sebellius her dues as Governor, so why wouldn’t I Palin just because I don’t agree with her views on abortion? When are we going to get past this sexist notion that women are only single issue voters? We are no different then our male counterparts in that the economy, Iraq, education, foreign policy, energy and other issues may top our list of concerns over the abortion issue. So quit with the sexist fear tactics around Roe vs. Wade. A reminder, the majority opinion written on Roe vs. Wade was written by a Republican Judge (Blackmun) appointed by Nixon and of the four Republican Judges on the bench at that time, three sided with the majority opinion. Also, Presidents and VP’s don’t overturn Roe- the courts do.
Any appointee for the Supreme Court by McCain Presidency would need majority approval from the Senate and I think we can all agree Congress will be predominantly Democrat this election.
Posted by: alpaig52 | September 10, 2008, 1:18 am 1:18 am
Pit Bull- to lead the country?
just try to imagine.
Posted by: Linda, Fl | September 10, 2008, 1:20 am 1:20 am
The dems have had trouble finding someone of credibility to assail Palin. Every time they mock her for being a woman, whether it is a man or woman making the remark, they are showing the contempt they have for women voters in particular.
Posted by: CentristbyChoice | September 10, 2008, 1:23 am 1:23 am
It seems like Palin knows a lot about the energy industry in Alaska, as well as state and local government there, but I don’t get the sense she knows much about the rest of the country, or about the rest of the world.
It seems pretty odd to put someone like that in the VP position, unless it is for some short-term political strategy.
Posted by: Danny | September 10, 2008, 1:23 am 1:23 am
McCain- “You all be scared of the big mean terrorists and I will protect you cause I know National Security” BUT I am 72 years old had cancer 4 times, and if I die this little stewardess from Alaska, who holds fanatical religious beliefs, and thinks everything she does is God’s plan, and lies like a mangy dog about a bridge, and doesn’t have a clue about Foreign policy, thinks she has National Security experience because her “State of Alaska is near Russia,” but devoutly believes the world is going to end very soon and Alaska will be saved from the holocaust, she will protect you when I die.
ASK YOURSELF: Do you really want these 2 hosers to have their finger/s on the Red Button?????
Posted by: Newsrook | September 10, 2008, 1:24 am 1:24 am
Michael Our past Governor’s Carter, Reagan, Clinton and Bush Jr didn’t deal with foreign policy issues but they all had experience governing. Are you telling us your Governor has nothing to do with your State’s economy? energy issues? education? budgets? trade with other Countries or wooing Countries outside the US to put their businesses in your State? the National Guard?
dealing with the State Senators (of which Obama was one)and Reps? Are you telling us your State is not impacted by what’s happening on a Federal level with these issues? Governors have veto power and the State Senators don’t. Do you know who your Governor is? Do you know how many State Senators you have in your State? Who your State Senator is in your district? We saw with Katrina what can happen when government on a Federal level fails , State level
fails (that Governor was a Dem) and a local level fails (that Mayor was a Dem). So what State do you live in that Governor’s have absolutely no role whatsoever in anything?
Posted by: alpaig52 | September 10, 2008, 1:29 am 1:29 am
Newsrook Well, If Obama can have 300 foreign policy advisors I think Palin can find herself a couple hundred.
Posted by: alpaig52 | September 10, 2008, 1:30 am 1:30 am
All I know is that every single campaign stop Palin has done, she’s given the exact same speech. She has avoided questions from the press. She’s avoided questions from the public.
Of course, I refuse to underestimate her, but at the same time I refuse to consider her a political genius either.
Posted by: johnTX | September 10, 2008, 1:35 am 1:35 am
Man, I really dislike it when reporters break up an interview into little pieces and show it over multiple days. I was watching the O’Reilly interview and just when it was getting good, it’s cut.
I really hope they don’t do that for Palin. I don’t care if you get a ratings boost for each day. It is distracting and reduces the value of the interview.
Posted by: johnTX | September 10, 2008, 1:45 am 1:45 am
Yeah, Kathleen, you keep telling yourself that….but I for one, am NOT waiting another 24 years to get a woman near the WH. Of course, I was voting for McCain before he added Gov. Palin as his VP, because he is the superior candidate and Americans vote top of the ticket every time. I was also a Hillary supporter. Looking forward to a Palin vs. Hillary campaign in 2012
Posted by: Debra | September 10, 2008, 1:46 am 1:46 am
Novelty, no…American dream, maybe…humble beginnings, college grad, marries high school sweetheart, PTA mom, Citycouncil woman, Mayor, Governor and now VP nom….this is more the American dream than the other three. Working for the people outside the Washington circle, politics as usual (Biden). She and McCain can get in there and shake it up….reformers. McCain has no ego like BO and wants to fill his cabinet with the best and brightest….Republicans AND DEMOCRATS…the wealthiest to take $1 a year salary. Doesn’t care who has the good ideas…just wants to stop the spending and will reveal the names of any pork barrel ear marks that come across his desk.
Palin adds RELATABLE STRAIGHT TALK TO McCAIN’S EXPRESS TO THE WH!
Posted by: Debra | September 10, 2008, 1:56 am 1:56 am
What does it take to make you see that you are voting against your own interest? Are you really that crazy to vote for a person who will take money out of your pockets and give it to the rich? Repulicans will strave you to death for another four years. Think about putting food on the table and clothes on your children’s backs for a change instead of fear.
Posted by: Pam | September 10, 2008, 1:58 am 1:58 am
Debra, I’m confused. You said you wouldn’t wait another 24 years for a woman to get near the Whitehouse, but then said you’re looking forward to Palin vs. Hillary in 2012. Now I wasn’t the best math skills, but I’m pretty sure that’s a little more than 4 years away.
Never mind that Palin’s election to VP threatens Hillary’s run in 2012. If Palin does terribly, it will be a blow against women. If she does well, she’ll beat Hillary.
Really if you’re a Hillary supporter (for her policies or because of who she is), electing Palin is the last thing you want to do.
Posted by: johnTX | September 10, 2008, 2:05 am 2:05 am
Gov Palin’s candidacy is not just novelty. I firmly believe that if John McCain had picked another female running mate like Hutchison or Whitman or anyone else it would not have sparked this enthusiasm. Gov Palin wins on so many fronts. Her conservative social stands combined with human caring and propelled by faith, wit, intellect, honesty and enourmous energy – all evident by her success and popularity both in Alaska and her family – She will win with men and women, with young woman, with mothers and career women, with Conservative voters who see her policies working in Alaska – one of the very few states showing a surplus that she returned to tax payers…. I could go on. No, this is not novelty – this is the emergence of a new and exciting future in our nation and world. GO SARAH!!
Posted by: Mary McCurry | September 10, 2008, 2:05 am 2:05 am
Things are starting to catch up with Palin. Now we learn that she was cautioned by a Judge to leave wooten, her ex brother in law, alone
Bridge to nowhere is also coming unglued.
Seems that she and McCain are calling the sex card a little to often.
Tick, Tick, Tick, Time is running out on this sham.
She is not ready to meet the press McCain says. When she is comfortable he says. I thought she was running for VP? This is more important then than a job interview. Would you put off a job interview?
Public is getting tired of these sexist charges.
Posted by: Thinking | September 10, 2008, 2:07 am 2:07 am
Get a life Debra if Palin can use Lipstick and if McCain can use lipstick Obama can use lipstick.
When I use lipstick I still look like a man, but some guys wink at me.
Posted by: Thinking | September 10, 2008, 2:10 am 2:10 am
I think the bottom line is that there is a fairly large segment of the female population that is pro-life and would like it if abortions were illegal. We’ll be back in a world women dying from botched illegal abortions using coat hangers.
I imagine they agree with Palin’s other stances too, since they kind of go along with conservative views, anti-environmentalism, creationism, pro-gun and pro-kill-wolves-from-planes.
Not that there is anything wrong with that. Everyone’s entitled to their beliefs.
Posted by: johnTX | September 10, 2008, 2:15 am 2:15 am
McCain is a product well
past its expiration date
and should be discarded
along with other trash.
Posted by: anon | September 10, 2008, 2:29 am 2:29 am
She was probably a novelty
a week ago. Her views and
positions are anything but
novel. They are antiquated.
She has no use or planned
parenthood. She will probably
bear five more children in the
next five years. And you’d
think she already has a large
family.
Pregnancies to Palin are her
god’s plan for her.
Posted by: anon | September 10, 2008, 2:37 am 2:37 am
I’ll bet that Barry, deep down, wishes
he were half the man Sarah is. So does
Michelle.
Posted by: grizzly bare | September 10, 2008, 2:54 am 2:54 am
Barbara Boxer’s statement on just what McCain – who claimed to be a “fighter” – is really interested in fighting for.
In the 16 years that we have served together in the Senate, I have seen John McCain fight.
I have seen him fight against raising the federal minimum wage 14 times.
I have seen him fight against making sure that women earn equal pay for equal work.
I have seen him fight against a women’s right to choose so consistently that he received a zero percent vote rating from pro-choice organizations.
I have seen him fight against helping families gain access to birth control.
I have seen him fight against Social Security, even going so far as to call its current funding system “an absolute disgrace.”
And I saw him fight against the new GI Bill of Rights until it became politically untenable for him to do so.
John McCain voted with President Bush 95 percent of the time in 2007 and 100 percent of the time in 2008 — that’s no maverick.
Posted by: Polderboy | September 10, 2008, 3:02 am 3:02 am
A little over one year ago:
1) Consumer confidence stood at a 2 1/2 year high;
2) Regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon;
3) The unemployment rate was 4.5%.
Since voting in a Democratic Congress in 2006 we have seen:
1) Consumer confidence plummet;
2) The cost of regular gasoline soar to over $3.95 a gallon;
3) Unemployment is up to 6.1% (a 25% increase);
4) American households have seen $2.7 trillion in equity value evaporate
(stock and mutual fund losses);
5) Americans have seen their home equity drop by $1.5 trillion dollars;
6) 3% of American homes are in foreclosure.
Posted by: HarleyDavidson | September 10, 2008, 3:06 am 3:06 am
Not a bad comment. And there’s a lot of truth in it. I bet the novelty will wear off.. right now they are blind to all her negatives and eating out of her hands.
Posted by: susan | September 10, 2008, 3:08 am 3:08 am
Perhaps the novelty effect of Barry Hussein is wearing off and wearing thin.
Posted by: HarleyDavidson | September 10, 2008, 3:11 am 3:11 am
A Democratic congress is not responsible for those figures quoted by HarleyDavidson – the oil speculators and Big Business are. The decline of the American way of life can be linked right back to our invasion of Iraq. Our treasury is empty due to the cost of this “war,” and we are borrowing from China. Oil costs started to rise at that time and have spiked in the last year or so when speculating was at its peak. Big Business took all of those tax breaks that were supposed to feed Trickle Down Economics, and re-invested them overseas or in Golden Parachutes – resulting in loss of jobs, mortgage foreclosures, and loss of retirement income. Great for the Chinese economy – not so great for ours. (For the record, I’m a former lifetime Moderate Republican who has registered as an Independent, and am no Obamabot. I see him as the lesser of two evils at this point. I am, however, interested in the truth and facts – not distortions.)
Posted by: Jane Day | September 10, 2008, 3:19 am 3:19 am
The libs are floundering. Priceless.
Posted by: KansasGirl | September 10, 2008, 3:24 am 3:24 am
I still don’t understand why Plain had to “out” her daughter?! If it was only in reaction to the “horrible” internet rumors about her daughter being the mother of their DS poster baby, why couldn’t she have just produced medical records. McCain shared his. Obama got his Doctor’s note. Why couldn’t Palin just produce a Doctor’s letter? This whole thing reeks like an 8-year-old fish in a newspaper called change.
Think about it:
How do you KNOW Bristol is reall pregnant?
How do you know Trig is really their daughtre?
I wouldn’t be surprised if they adopted it for the campaign!
Think!!!
Wake up!!!
Ask!!!
Remember what happened when we just believed that Iraq had WMD’s????
Posted by: Paul Mitchell | September 10, 2008, 3:24 am 3:24 am
Gallup Poll – Election News
McCain Regains Upper Hand on Leadership Dimension
September 9, 2008
By 52% to 41%, Americans say the phrase “strong and decisive leader” better describes John McCain than Barack Obama, a shift from after the Democratic National Convention. McCain is seen as more honest and a better government manager, while Obama is viewed as more caring.
Gallup Daily: McCain Maintains 5-Point Lead
September 9, 2008
John McCain continues to lead Barack Obama, 49% to 44%, in Gallup Poll Daily tracking.
McCain Now Winning Majority of Independents
September 9, 2008
John McCain’s bounce in voter support spanning the Republican National Convention is largely explained by political independents, who are shifting to him in fairly big numbers, from 40% pre-convention to 52% post-convention.
Posted by: Samantha | September 10, 2008, 3:29 am 3:29 am
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is going with leadership and her candidate is Obama. How can that be?
Personally I went with issues, which I think is what politics should be about. Clinton was a clear winner, fighting for universal health-care, education and responsible withdrawal from Iraq. Since Dems chose a candidate who didn’t have a plan for universal health-care (their only candidate who didn’t) I started to think. Okey, McCain is not with me on issues either. But at least he didn’t flip-flop on everything he believes in the last two months. The Obama Summer-Shake-Out of issues that got him elected made me even more sure Clinton was right about Obama. Now it’s more about not getting the wrong weezle.
And Palin looks to be safe and enought history for me to handle.
Posted by: Sylvia Johnsen | September 10, 2008, 3:39 am 3:39 am
McCain has stated that he can lead this country by himself he doest need a VP. When he was asked what he wanted from a VP; he said all a VP does is check the Presidents pulse. So all of you who are so exited about Palin, just remember McCain will be running the country and judging by his past comments I don’t think he will be sharing any power with Palin.
Posted by: Marlene | September 10, 2008, 3:42 am 3:42 am
There are 22 Republican governors. All but four have served longer than Gov. Palin, and all but four govern states larger than Alaska (and that includes Gov. Rell and Gov. Lingle, both women).
Yet she’s the most qualified of the bunch?
Posted by: Reality-based | September 10, 2008, 3:58 am 3:58 am
Hilarious how she goes from pitbull to victim in a single bound.
When we start talking about face-lifts I smell fear. It only takes one person to put this whole thing in perspective and
I don’t expect Barack to mention her much anymore.
Posted by: Leonard Peltier | September 10, 2008, 3:59 am 3:59 am
Correction, all but TWO govern states larger than Alaska, sorry…
Posted by: Reality-based | September 10, 2008, 4:02 am 4:02 am
OK Ladies! What EXACTLY is it that you are screaming about? Is it the form or the substance?
Get Real and get right!!!!!
THERE IS NO SUBSTANCE!!!!!!!!
This sudden clamor is a nine day’s wonder: Women are happy that ‘a woman is on the ticket. But McCain is just using Sarah Palin to advance his acandalous quest for the White House.
You can find the substance in Obama’s choice of Biden over Hillary, ’cause if he had a naked, scandalous quest like McNotsane, he would have chosen Hillary and the election would have over bar the shouting.
So ladies, I ask you again, what excite you about Sarah Palin; is it the form or the substance? She has NEITHER
Posted by: exatlantic | September 10, 2008, 4:07 am 4:07 am
Jumping to conclusions there
She said, “It’s a novelty” …
She could have meant it for Dems, Repubs, pumas, women in general … etc .
The point is she DID NOT ELABORATE and yet you seem obviously to be able to read her mind …
So much for printing FACTS with NO SPIN …
Posted by: HC4BO | September 10, 2008, 4:14 am 4:14 am
Sylvia Johnsen, actually Obama has had a universal health care plan for quite some time. Never mind that both Obama and Hillary both copied their health care plans from Edwards. Neither one can ask Edwards how to improve them though with the whole scandal going on and everything.
I will never say that Obama is perfect or that he has all the answers, but I disagree with McCain on everything from education to trade. Obama has shown good judgment in who he hires and who he solicits advice from. McCain has surrounded himself with with lobbyists and ex-Bush staff that had previously railed against him and even commited character assassination against him (remember McCain’s black baby? that guy is now working for McCain). McCain is an opportunist of the worst kind who will do anything to win.
Posted by: johnTX | September 10, 2008, 4:37 am 4:37 am
I’m a pitbull.
I’m a victim.
Wait,..no..I’m a pitbull.
But then…maybe I AM a victim.
No,..really,..I’m a pitbull after all.
On the other hand….
Posted by: Leonard Peltier | September 10, 2008, 4:43 am 4:43 am
If McCain/Palin or Palin/McCain will say that the earth is SQUARE, how many people will believe them? This presidential election is becoming creepy by the hour.
Posted by: junior111 | September 10, 2008, 4:46 am 4:46 am
Palin is not as bad as some people make out. She is certainly NOT as good as the Republicans will have you believe either.
Posted by: Tawanda Pari | September 10, 2008, 4:58 am 4:58 am
Steve ONeill, uh. Have you been sleeping? Obama proposed a windfall tax for the Oil companies months ago for which he was railed against by the McCain campaign.
Palin didn’t take on the big oil companies. Alaska is a welfare state. They get all of their money from the big oil companies and have for years. They wouldn’t exist without them. What she took on was the corruption within Alaska’s government (good for her) that was tied to the oil industry money. I admire her for that. I disagree however with McCain’s policies and frankly, most of the corruption within Congress has been on the Republican side (as it was in Alaska) and even then, it is a small problem compared to say, our massive trade imbalance and poorly educated populace.
Posted by: johnTX | September 10, 2008, 5:02 am 5:02 am
Steve O’Niell hasn’t read the 14 page economic policy outline on Obamas website apparently.
Posted by: Leonard Peltier | September 10, 2008, 5:19 am 5:19 am
Honestly, I think both Democrats and Republicans can both agree… you Europeans should mind your own business.
Posted by: johnTX | September 10, 2008, 5:22 am 5:22 am
Alaska is a vast state with few roads and people. However it is a Gold Mine for Washington in that the sale of natural resources from federal lands is three to four times what the state gets back in earmarks or for other reasons. Only about 1% of the land is privately owned by individuals or small business.
Most people in the south 48 are very ignorant about Alaska’s people, life style and problems. Alaska needs roads and bridges desperately including the bridge to the Ketchikan Airport. Costs for everything in Alaska is very high including land for homes, food, vehicles, etc. Alaska is not a welfare state since the oil and gas it developed pays the bills plus sends billions back to Washington. That was one of the reasons some people thought of succeeding is because Alaska gets so little back from Uncle Sam. No other state puts so much in the feds coffers and gets so little back. I lived there for 25 years and still have family and contacts there. Sarah Palin has a very high approval rating among the voters/people of Alaska. But she stepped on toes of those corrupted and their associates and now they are mad and nasty. Politics as usual.
McCain/Palin ticket is the one to vote for experience and honesty.
Posted by: Mary | September 10, 2008, 5:38 am 5:38 am
Palin’s ABC interview is gonna be McCain campaign ad.DON’T BE FOOL,GUYS.
Posted by: jesse | September 10, 2008, 5:43 am 5:43 am
Alaska is the largest state in the union. It is almost 1/4 the size of the continuous states and that in itself make it hard to manage. She has a high approval rating among Alaskan except those she found to be corrupt.
Sarah Palin runs the largest state in the USA and Senator Obama runs the largest mouth for the Chicago corrupt political machine. Obama does not have the integrity or experience to be President.
Posted by: Mary | September 10, 2008, 5:47 am 5:47 am
Charlie Gibson is secretly planning to cast of his sycophantic wheedling persona and go for a Pulitzer on this one.
Go Charlie!!
Posted by: Leonard Peltier | September 10, 2008, 5:55 am 5:55 am
McCain, Palin and even Biden has a son in Iraq and Obama has a speech in 2002. Is that a good line :-)
A McCain Democrat…
Posted by: vs | September 10, 2008, 6:03 am 6:03 am
Apart from repeating like a parrot Yes we can a thousand times, what are Obama´s plans for our country? he´s only good appearance and beautiful voice with no content inside.
Posted by: Alan | September 10, 2008, 6:24 am 6:24 am
Alan,
I’d direct you to his website and a 14 page economic outline if I thought you were actually interested in an answer.
Posted by: Leonard Peltier | September 10, 2008, 6:26 am 6:26 am
Thank you Alan
Posted by: Leonard Peltier | September 10, 2008, 6:28 am 6:28 am
smith,
I think Rove was probably impressed with her.
Posted by: Leonard Peltier | September 10, 2008, 6:33 am 6:33 am
I guess to the republicans any woman will do.
Posted by: outtahere | September 10, 2008, 6:36 am 6:36 am
I weep for Americans! I wonder why it is difficult for them to see what is ahead. The whole world can see it but the World is getting depressed that
the People that seem to have the longest vision are now groping in darkness.
The intelligence of an average American is being called to questions by all sought of lies that are being pushed into public domain.
The most disheartening of it all is that the recipients of these lies are ignorant of the truth and they are not doing anything to know the truth.
If we bother to read CNN’s Political Ticker, we will see comments of People all over the World to the wrong route the ship of state has taken in the past seven years and what lurks in the dark in the next four years if a wrong choice is made.
President Bush’ s regime has gone down in history as one of the worst administration America has had to grapple with.
He has tried his best but his best has not been enough.
But he needs to write his name back in gold. How can he do this? To bestow on the Country an Administration that would fair much worse that his that would make Critics regret ever disparaging him.
Senator Mccain is a good man but he can not take the US back to the enviable place it was before the current maladministation.
Gov. Sarah Palin, judging from her records in Alaska, is a mother, a Vindictive Politician and a religious dogma.
America is a free society. It was the freedom to choose that got the Country to the state of being a beacon to all lovers of Democracy all over the world.
It was the freedom of choice that led to the Founding Fathers to sign the Independence Charter in 1774.
America is a Democracy and Democracy is synonymous with Choice.
Mccian/Palin Administration would leave you with no choice. They will crimilize your Choice.
Not everybody is an Evangelical. I am Penticostal, you are Methodist, Your Neighbor is Anglican. We have denominational choices.
We are not in Cuba. We are not Communists. We should have the right to chooose.
We should be Pro-Choice. That is one of the pivots on which democracy stands and that is the Pivot on which democracy can survive.
Without trying to sound sexist, we can not leave this decision in the hands of some old Women who are caught in the Palin frenzy because of the novelty of her choice as the Veepee Nominee.
Most of these Women have passed their primes. They have lived their lifes and it is out turn to live ours.
They cannot decide for us, We will decide for them because we have much more at stake that them.
This race is not about race, it is not about sex, it is not a novelty, it is a struggle for the remission of the Soul of the United States of America.
It is about earning and getting back our respect from the Comity of Nations. It is about making this World safer without embarking on unilateral action that tends to alienate our Allies.
It is about revamping our Economy, which is presently comatose. It is about creating Employment by bringing back the Jobs that took flight back into the Country, It is about creating enabling environment for our Children to excel while not abdicating the love of Parents to Schools and the Government.
It is about Issues, it is not about Personality, IT IS ABOUT YOU AND I.
May God grant us Profiting Ears.
Posted by: Dare Nigeria | September 10, 2008, 6:37 am 6:37 am
If that makes you feel btter Kathleen go ahead and say it. Feel better now? Good, but you’re still so far behind in the polls.
Posted by: MS | September 10, 2008, 6:41 am 6:41 am
Leonord,
I agree with you wholeheartedly. I mean just look at Iran, they voted for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Given Palin’s extremism I find her not to dissimilar.
Don’t get me wrong I love the US but there certainly is a large proportion of your society I don’t think I will ever be able to understand.
Posted by: English guy in the US | September 10, 2008, 6:42 am 6:42 am
English Guy in US,
We are on the same page. Part of the problem is that most people in this country get a weekend in Canada or Tijuana as the summation of their personal world view.
If you try point this out it comes off as elitist. In Europe you have the benefit of being forced to see differences as either a benefit or at the very least not that big a deal.
This is how fear has been able to be played here. Palin is the perfect example of being shown exactly what you want to see and being reassured that not looking beyond your own yard is
the patriotic thing to do.
I’m beginning to wonder if most Europeans, at this point, still realized that about half of us don’t think this way and a good chunk of the other half simply don’t know any better.
Posted by: Leonard Peltier | September 10, 2008, 6:53 am 6:53 am
Guys,
CAVEAT!!!!!!
Post 6:40:57 AM is not my post.
I ma too intelligent to script such post
That is how low they have sunk
Posted by: Dare Nigeria | September 10, 2008, 6:56 am 6:56 am
When you have no ideas,
you co-opt someone elses,
or at the very least their ID.
Posted by: Leonard Peltier | September 10, 2008, 7:10 am 7:10 am
Leonard,
I think what we are seeing is the same thing that has been played out in almost all American elections over the years. The conservatives are perpetuating a culture war for their own benefit, dividing the country into two sections; those who put country first and those who put country second. Anyone who disagrees with you is a ‘pinhead’ and does not love the US or share its values. Only Conservatives are ‘patriots’ and truly love their country.
Posted by: English guy in the US | September 10, 2008, 7:17 am 7:17 am
Rove and the NeoCons have turned this into high art.
Posted by: Leonard Peltier | September 10, 2008, 7:26 am 7:26 am
English Guy,
It will not stand.
Posted by: Leonard Peltier | September 10, 2008, 7:29 am 7:29 am
McCain/Palin just lost my vote. After finding that Ms Palin was ordered by a judge to stop emotionally abusing Trooper Wooten’s children I am furious! As a social worker I have worked closely with emotionally abused children. In most cases, the emotional abuse is worse then physical abuse. Ms Palin has serious issues that really need addressing.
Posted by: Jennifer | September 10, 2008, 7:31 am 7:31 am
Cara said:
I just love how Obama wants to teach Kindergarten kids about sex education.
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if you researched you would find that it was a part of a broader bill to protect children against sex predators… but it doesn’t surprise me… the gop will stoop to any level to win an election… this move was truly disgusting…
Posted by: NadraDT | September 10, 2008, 7:38 am 7:38 am
God forbid anyone should actually pay attention to the truth! Obama wasn’t speaking about Palin at all. This isn’t 1908. It takes 10 seconds to debunk the McCain blather on the internet.
But the McCain campaign has to distract voters from the fact they don’t have solutions for the little things like two wars, the economic, housing, enviromental and healthcare crises that this country faces. So they came up with this ridiculous stunt. I used to respect McCain, but that is looooooong gone.
Posted by: Ann | September 10, 2008, 7:39 am 7:39 am
Gov Sebelius needs to explain to me and others in my party how we ended up with a nominee that was chosen by the power brokers of the party instead of the choice of the people. We watchwed the Democrat Convention, the roll call never happened. The leadership made sure that our candidate, Hillary Clinton, who received to more votes than any candidate in history was pushed aside and her delegates forced to vote in their hotel rooms rather than on the convention floor. Yes, we were watching although the media chose look the other way. Is this the govenment we can expect froman Obama Administration? Forget the people, we’ll do whatever we want, Chicago style.
Posted by: Glennmcgahee | September 10, 2008, 7:41 am 7:41 am
i guess it is quite obvious that palin is just an attempt by mccain to get the —dumb—women vote—-the smart ones know a lot better and are outraged-
he thinks you are all –d —students like he is.
Posted by: rodney | September 10, 2008, 7:42 am 7:42 am
Sebelius is right. The Republicans are so late on everything. Dems have already done the female veep thing. What took the Republicans so long to recognize the equality of women?
Obama 08!
Posted by: Common Sense | September 10, 2008, 7:49 am 7:49 am
If Obama becomes President, freedom of speech will be gone from day one. They will use racism to shut us up just as they are doing now. I loved Governor Patterson — he is my governor, but after what he said yesterday about community organizer being code for racist, THAT’S IT –fini. Not only will I not vote for Obama, but I will not vote for Patterson either. They have no idea how many people they are turning off. They have set the country back 30 years.
Posted by: free at last | September 10, 2008, 7:56 am 7:56 am
Mccain keeps getting up and saying “change ” is coming…but there is no change in his plans…
none.
How do you bring change when you are offering no change in policy?
No change in promises?
and earmarks is a golden calf
one that doesn’t have much weight considering McCain picked a vp who receives the highest per capita moneys from earmarks by 10 fold over every other governor…here’s an example
Alaska earmarks per capita $515 PER CAPITA
Illinois that they are using as another way of twisting the truth
$20 per capita.
stop the lying and spin of the last 8 years and pick your candidate who is actually laying out the changes and answers that are not the same as everything that got us here.
Posted by: dl | September 10, 2008, 7:56 am 7:56 am
Sebelius is boring and so obviously jealous. She sounds like a crybaby who got passed over for a job she wanted and is now making envious comments about another woman. Shameful Democrats. Shame shame shame on you.
Posted by: Kitty | September 10, 2008, 8:01 am 8:01 am
Why the Palin obsession?
It’s the economy, stupids!
Immediately after McCain took over the lead in the polls, the DOW DROPPED NEARLY 300!
How deep do all all want this country to fall!?!?
Posted by: harriet | September 10, 2008, 8:01 am 8:01 am
stop the lies
ask yourself who is actually legitimately saying this is what we are going to change… and here are the changes to every major issue/catastrophe we are facing…
think about these one at a time and what each candidate has said about them…this is not spin…this is about our kids futures…
who has a plan to change the failing 8 years of …
healthcare, social security, a tax burden ratio that in the last 3-4 decades has grown double on the middle class as it has on the top 5%, our standing with our allies, our failing foreign policy, our overstretched military, the threat of global warming, our failing competitiveness in education especially math and science, our dependence on oil …a finite resource with China and India growing and the rest of the world exponentially and our own country not “dealing” with the Kyoto protocol never mind the disbalance and lack of negotiation in our trade agreements?
and who is not saying anything different on any of these issues but “earmarks” like they say every election…and falsely saying “read my lips, we will keep you taxes low” when every single economist has said it will be impossible even with cutting every earmark out there.
the same team who has said we will cut earmarks…will they start with the state of Alaska who gets more earmarks by exponential numbers than any other state? will McCain say “no more earmarks for Alaska?”
what answers do they have
what changes to this failing plan are they offering or making…
…none. and I do not know about you…but I know this road is the one heading to the cliff.
Posted by: dl | September 10, 2008, 8:09 am 8:09 am
Kathleen who?
Posted by: Woody | September 10, 2008, 8:13 am 8:13 am
and remember
Obama has said his taxes…will yes redistribute the wealth from the redistribution that has gone unnoticed for 3 decades as a predominant republican rule slowly slid the tax ratio burden changes to grow double on the middle class as it did on the top 5% of Americans
so when they say…fascist and socialist…
and they want to redistribute the wealth…
if you make under 250k don’t believe the lies… your tax burden compared to most of those above 250k has grown over 3-4 decades at twice the rate…or you could say that their burden has grown at half the rate as yours…
it is not redistribution…it is a 4 decade old partial correction.
Posted by: dl | September 10, 2008, 8:15 am 8:15 am
If Sarah Palin was such a novelty, the Democrats wouldn’t be so worried about her. She’s a hit with the Republican base, and with many moderate Democratic women like myself who agree with many of her social views and are not put off by her stance on abortion. The more the Obama campaign smears her, the better I like her.
Posted by: Carrie | September 10, 2008, 8:18 am 8:18 am
Michael: “However, to Democratic and Independent voters Palin is seen as the extreme right-wing ultra-conservative politician she is.” Michael, I’m a moderate Democratic, and I don’t see Palin as an “extreme right-wing ultra-conservative politician.” I like her just find. You don’t speak for all Democrats.
Posted by: Carrie | September 10, 2008, 8:37 am 8:37 am
I don’t think Palin is a novelty.
I think Obama is!!!
Posted by: John | September 10, 2008, 8:45 am 8:45 am
Sarah Palin is a novelty because she is a women-Gov. Kathleen Sebelius this is called “SEXISM”.
Obama team screamed at top of voice “RACISM” on the Ferraro’s comment.
Posted by: Tim | September 10, 2008, 8:59 am 8:59 am
I think that the Democrats should shut up. Every single one of them keeps Palin in the headlines. Gee.
Posted by: beebop | September 10, 2008, 9:04 am 9:04 am
Palin promotes general after he changes his stance on her experience
Last Wednesday, Maj. Gen. Craig Campbell suggested to the Boston Globe that Gov. Sarah Palin’s role as commander of the state’s National Guard was largely ceremonial, thus blunting attempts by the McCain campaign to assert she had foreign policy experience
Posted by: your future | September 10, 2008, 9:04 am 9:04 am
The World is watching! The World is gloating! But most Americans believe that this election is an all American issue.
People are interested in American Politics.
When America sneezes, the world catches cold.
That is why the World can see more than what an average American can see.
To some uninformed Americans, this election is a popularity contest. To some it is a war of sexes, to some, it is a war of races.
But to the World it is a fight for the wellbeing of the World. It is for a Country that has served as a role model for so long that is now an example of how a Country should not be run.
The World is watching because the world knows that this exercise may be bungled on the alter of sex, race and ignorance.
As I said before, the issues at stake are hydra-headed and humongous.
But the way it is being perceived by an average American shows a lack of deep understanding of what is at stake here.
Posted by: Dare Nigeria | September 10, 2008, 9:15 am 9:15 am
Posted by: Woody | Sep 10, 2008 9:11:18 AM
Not that I agree with Palin on alot of things but she tripled the funding according to CNN last night.
Posted by: J | September 10, 2008, 9:16 am 9:16 am
“”"5) Like Bush, has supported abstinence-only sex education methods that have proven ineffective;”"”
Oh, yeah? Show me one instance where they have proven ineffective. Just *one*. Huh? What’s that? Oh.
Um never mind.
Posted by: obamajamas | September 10, 2008, 9:16 am 9:16 am
John Feehery, a Republican strategist, said the campaign is entering a stage in which skirmishes over the facts are less important than the dominant themes that are forming voters’ opinions of the candidates.
“The more the New York Times and The Washington Post go after Sarah Palin, the better off she is, because there’s a bigger truth out there and the bigger truths are she’s new, she’s popular in Alaska and she is an insurgent,” Feehery said. “As long as those are out there, these little facts don’t really matter.”
Is this what they think of the integrity & intelligence of the voter. How long are we going to continue to
swallow this garbage whole?
Posted by: justapreacher | September 10, 2008, 9:27 am 9:27 am
“”"Sarah Palin is a novelty because she is a women-Gov. Kathleen Sebelius this is called “SEXISM”.”"” She is a novelty (new, unusual) because she is a woman (not “a women”) AND the first GOP VP pick. That’s not a sexist description. It’s just accurate. Quit twisting people’s words, taking them out of context. You folks are really good at that. But fortunately anyone with any brains can see right through your Limbo-esque demagogic propaganda onslaught.
Posted by: obamajamas | September 10, 2008, 9:28 am 9:28 am
Why do Chavez in Venezuela and Ahmadineyad in Iran prefer Obama? that´s a high point to think about. They think he´s a weak leader. What´s going to do Obama with our troops in Irak? keep them there or make them come home? he´s always changing his point of view.
Posted by: Alan | September 10, 2008, 9:28 am 9:28 am
Do Republicans make us fear as they would like us to? Do we dare say, science or stem cell research, Do we dare say, reproductive rights or the rights of gays and lesbians. Do we dare say, sex education for children. Do we dare say, I am not of your faith. Do we dare say these things for fear of being cast in the role of the terrible sinner by those who try to beat us down with a moral majority pretension. No, I don’t fear. I won’t fear. And I am mad as hell.
Posted by: ziadora | September 10, 2008, 9:33 am 9:33 am
Woody,
I checked these Palin quotes and I’m glad you’re right: they are fake indeed. So I’m sorry for posting them here.
They are a parody of Palin’s world view. So no, she’s not a lunatic, thank God, but still has a lot of idean our country will NOT benefit from in this 21st century.
She may have been great VP in 19th century, would she known anything about foreign policy , world leaders and other cultures than the impressive empty spaces of Alaska.
But again, I’m sorry for posting these fake quotes that I found at a regular site; should have checked their sources. The Internet can be VERY tricky…
Posted by: herta | September 10, 2008, 9:33 am 9:33 am
justapreacher So, you are saying that is is Ok for Jr. Senator Obama to be a new guy and we don’t know much about him except some write ups he put on his website and book.
But, it is not Ok for Gov. Palin to be a new lady and has executive experience.
Posted by: Tim | September 10, 2008, 9:33 am 9:33 am
What experience in foreign policy had Clinton, Reagan or Carter before arriving to the White House? governor of Arkansas, governor of California, governor of Georgia. Palin is being denigrated much more than any male politician would be.
Posted by: Sue | September 10, 2008, 9:39 am 9:39 am
Considering neither McCain nor Palin is highly educated, it should come as no surprise that they do not support the field of science. We have all heard of the Dark Ages, “an era of ignorance and social repression, a suspension of time and progress, a period of cultural stagnation.” Let us hope that we Democrats prevail this November, for I fear if we do not, America will continue down the dark path that George W. Bush and the Republican Party has laid at our feet.
Posted by: ziadora | September 10, 2008, 9:39 am 9:39 am
If Palin is a novelty, then what is Obama???
And tip to Governor of Kansas – you were not picked as VP because you are a woman.
Posted by: Zank | September 10, 2008, 9:41 am 9:41 am
Woody,
For your information, I am an American like you. The difference between us is that I have a broader WORLD VIEW THAN YOU.
My Parents were immigrants from Nigeria and my job has taken me far and wide.
I empathiize with you when I think of the possibility that you have never left the shores of the United States of America.
But you need to give me a Superior line of argument.
I speak from a position of knowledge and I would want you to contradict and counter every post I have sent on this thread if they don’t stand up to logic.
But just wishing my argument away will give you no benefit.
We need to join hands to call a spade by what it is. That is how we can build an egalitarian society once again.
You remain a Friend.
Thank you.
Posted by: Dare Nigeria | September 10, 2008, 9:44 am 9:44 am
Democratic Politicians: Throwing the feminist movement under the bus one word at a time.
Posted by: JA | September 10, 2008, 9:50 am 9:50 am
LOL, Palin is an idiot. She cant even properly raise her own teenage daughter so how the heck is she going to lead a country? Wake up sheeple.
Posted by: Rappa Zing | September 10, 2008, 9:53 am 9:53 am
Democratic Politicians: Throwing the feminist movement under the bus one word at a time.
Posted by: JA | Sep 10, 2008 9:50:15 AM
Only if the feminist movement is about women getting ahead by mere virtue of being female.
I hope Gov. Sebelius is right…many of the responses on this blog make me fear otherwise.
Posted by: CW of Eugene | September 10, 2008, 9:55 am 9:55 am
Obama is jealous and vindictive.
His dislike of strong women cannot be contained.
He’s like an immature brat that isn’t getting attention.
Posted by: riley | September 10, 2008, 9:56 am 9:56 am
Do we dare?
Do we dare call Sarah Palin a gimmick, even if it is true. Do we dare talk about her lack of experience and education. Do we dare criticize her for her refusal to meet with the press. Do we dare attack her, even when she attacks others. Do we dare expect her to meet the standards of excellence that characterize the vice-presidency.
Yes, we dare.
Posted by: ziadora | September 10, 2008, 9:56 am 9:56 am
ziadora – Lets change a few word in your statement to make it more truthful
Do we dare?
Do we dare call Barrack Hussien Obama a gimmick, even if it is true. Do we dare talk about HIS lack of experience and education. Do we dare criticize HIM for his refusal to meet with the press. Do we dare attack him, even when he attacks others. Do we dare expect him to meet the standards of excellence that characterize the Presidency.
Yes, we dare. (Or at least the NON Liberal Main stream media tries)
Posted by: spock | September 10, 2008, 10:00 am 10:00 am
“”"If Palin is a novelty, then what is Obama???”"”
By the same token (no pun intended) and by the same definition, also a novelty: new and unusual, i.e., first non-caucasian prez candidate.
“”"And tip to Governor of Kansas – you were not picked as VP because you are a woman.”"”
Hah. She was not picked because she didn’t have enough of the right experience — some good solid executive bonafides (six years, not just 20 months) but no real international or military experience (like Palin but unlike Biden). Too bad McCain didn’t apply the same standards to his selection process. You guys might’ve had a real chance instead of just a flash in the pan (Alaska mining joke there — fool’s gold — flash in the pan. Get it?)
Posted by: obamajamas | September 10, 2008, 10:01 am 10:01 am
Let’s be real truthful:
WASHINGTON — The federal government will run a near-record deficit of $407 billion this year, according to the latest Capitol Hill estimates. CNN
“You would like to think that someone who is going to be vice president and conceivable president would know what Fannie and Freddie do,” said Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research. “These are huge institutions and they are absolutely central to our country’s mortgage debt. To not have a clue what they do doesn’t speak well for her, I’d say.”
Posted by: ziadora | September 10, 2008, 10:02 am 10:02 am
One good thing that will come out of this election cycle is all the attention that has now shown the rest of the country how much Alaska was receiving in ear marked dollars. I’ll be willing to bet the Alaskans will be getting their cash cow slaughtered and their surplus budget money will have to be used to pay their own way soon and, can you Alaskan say good-bye to your oil tax refund checks? At this point, I think so, the rest of us don’t owe you a free ride.
Posted by: Lukeskytalker | September 10, 2008, 10:02 am 10:02 am
“”"Do we dare talk about HIS lack of experience and education.”"”
You mean his lack of a degree from Columbia and a law degree from Harvard Law? And his failure to be president of the Harvard Law Review? And his failure to work as a civil rights attorney for seven years? And his failure to teach constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School for eight years?
Oh, wait. He’s done all those. What all have YOU done besides either lie or be ignorant of the facts. Or be delusional — that might explain it too.
Posted by: obamajamas | September 10, 2008, 10:09 am 10:09 am
Sarah Palin believes the Iraq war is a task from God.
American’s killed: over 4,000
American wounded: over 100,000
Iraqi deaths due to invasion: over 1,000,000
Posted by: ziadora | September 10, 2008, 10:09 am 10:09 am
Lukeskytalker – Little lesson here – the Federal Government does not give them the Oil surplu check as you call it, the state does,
When Oil companies come in to a state and drill on public lands the State gets money, which it can decide to either pay out to the people as Alaska does, or put in state coffers, which will lower taxes in Republican ran states and in democrat states give them more money to waste!
Alaske is the Largest state of the union!
Gav Palin must be doing something right have 85% approval rating, the highest of any Governor in the US!! What approval rating does Obama have or Biden –Both have 9%
Posted by: spock | September 10, 2008, 10:11 am 10:11 am
“Democratic Politicians: Throwing the feminist movement under the bus one word at a time.”
Posted by: Belle Starr | September 10, 2008, 10:13 am 10:13 am
Democrats, don’t be so quick to judge. Sarah Palin is not completely close minded. Although she does not believe in the theory of evolution, she does indeed practice one theory that gives Republicans hope: The Big Bang. Can you say 83% approval rating?
Posted by: ziadora | September 10, 2008, 10:14 am 10:14 am
“Sarah Palin believes the Iraq war is a task from God.”
Posted by: Belle Starr | September 10, 2008, 10:19 am 10:19 am
“”"Alaske is the Largest state of the union!”"”
In area, but so what? It’s population is about the same as Ft. Worth, Texas. A bit under 700,000. Too bad all those moose can’t vote. Oh, that’s right. She field-dressed ‘em all. I heard she gives out antlers as gubernatorial souvenirs.
Posted by: obamajamas | September 10, 2008, 10:19 am 10:19 am
Spock,
I will be frank with you here. I am not voting for either Candidates.
I needed to have a clearer head to look at the plans of the two “gladiators”.
I have friends in all the Continents of the World and our discussions lately, have centered on American Elections.
My advice to all is that we should make use of the leverage the Internet has freely given us to feel the pulse of other Countries as it relates to US affairs.
There are many Counties fighting side by side America servicemen in Iraq and Afghanistan.
They fight, bleed and die together.
They are stakeholders in the direction America decides to follow come November.
Their lifes also depend on this election and they are not Americans. Can you see the irony?
Posted by: Dare Nigeria | September 10, 2008, 10:26 am 10:26 am
Does Obama believe that escalating the assault on Afghanistan, which he’s campagining on, is a task from “God” Posted by: Belle Starr | Sep 10, 2008 10:19:17 AM
Belle Starr, do you know why we are even in Afghanistan?
Posted by: ziadora | September 10, 2008, 10:27 am 10:27 am
Unfortunately, what I see on this blog is incessant “Taking the ball and running with it.” People have already created THEIR OWN STORIES about Palin in order to bolster their biases and prejudices, and no amount of fact is going to shake them.
While I understand this is not, in any way, limited to only one political party, it’s interesting that with the plethora of information we’ve discovered just this past week about Gov. Palin – everything from her per diems for sleeping in her own home…to her family’s admonishment by [her sister's] divorce judge to knock off the constant denigration of Wooten and even threatening to award child custody to the guy, calling it “emotional abuse” of the children…to that whole “Bridge to Nowhere” fiasco…to the Wasilla Sports Complex fiasco…etc. etc…none of it seems to matter to some folk out there.
My heart sincerely goes out to them. The world is changing, this country is changing, and it can’t be stopped. Must be terrifying to those who hang on to the past.
I wish you well.
Posted by: Barbyrah | September 10, 2008, 10:29 am 10:29 am
“Sarah Palin believes the Iraq war is a task from God.”
Unlike Obama, though, she didn’t vote for every opportunity to keep it going.
Posted by: obamajamas | September 10, 2008, 10:31 am 10:31 am
Barbyrah, look it up!
I’m a college graduate. I have a BS from University of Idaho in journalism. I’m mayor of Wasilla, population about 5,000. I hired an administrator to run the town. I’m governor of Alaska with less than two years of experience. I have never ordered the Alaska National Guard to do anything, but I did visit them in Kuwait once. Other than Kuwait, I’ve been to Germany……..oh! and Ireland too, for a fuel stop.
Posted by: ziadora | September 10, 2008, 10:32 am 10:32 am
Palin did not say the Iraq War was a task from god. Her words were deliberately distorted.
She prayed that the choice to go to war was consistent with what god’s will.
Quite a difference.
Keep spreading the lies and the backlash will only get worse dems.
Posted by: JA | September 10, 2008, 10:37 am 10:37 am
JA nice try but those are her word exactly.
Posted by: depravedmaniac | September 10, 2008, 10:39 am 10:39 am
Palin did not say the Iraq War was a task from god. Her words were deliberately distorted.
She prayed that the choice to go to war was consistent with what god’s will.
Quite a difference.
Keep spreading the lies and the backlash will only get worse dems.
Posted by: JA | September 10, 2008, 10:39 am 10:39 am
“Obama never claimed divine inspiration for any of his political views that I know of.”
Posted by: Belle Starr | September 10, 2008, 10:39 am 10:39 am
On the eve of 9/11 Belle Starr writes: “That 3000 mostly-civilians were killed is too darn bad — but it’s a drop in the dead-civilian bucket the US fills again and again, all over the world, every day”
I wonder how your view on this would be changed if you were actually in nyc during the tragedy.
And you’re wrong, the Taliban didn’t just refuse to give up bin laden, they supported the terrorist network.
Posted by: JA | September 10, 2008, 10:41 am 10:41 am
your future:
And exactly which National Guard has Obama been “ceremoniously” heading lately??
Posted by: SandyB | September 10, 2008, 10:41 am 10:41 am
People should do their homework on Palin. Apparently she thinks oil comes from decomposed dinosaurs!
Posted by: Daniel | September 10, 2008, 10:42 am 10:42 am
“Our national leaders are sending them out on a task that is from God,” she said. “That’s what we have to make sure that we’re praying for, that there is a plan and that plan is God’s plan.” – Sarah Palin
Posted by: eddit | September 10, 2008, 10:43 am 10:43 am
“God’s will has to be done in unifying people and companies to get that gas line built, so pray for that,” she told members of her church. – Sarah Palin, politically positioning herself at church
Posted by: eddit | September 10, 2008, 10:46 am 10:46 am
According to Palin dinosaurs are mythological creatures since the world began only 5000 years ago.
Posted by: eddit | September 10, 2008, 10:47 am 10:47 am
“And you’re wrong, the Taliban didn’t just refuse to give up bin laden, they supported the terrorist network.”
Posted by: Belle Starr | September 10, 2008, 10:48 am 10:48 am
eddit,
sorry buddy you are wrong. She said that dinosaurs were ugly lizards that displeased god so he turned them to oil.
Posted by: Daniel | September 10, 2008, 10:52 am 10:52 am
“Obama never claimed divine inspiration for any of his political views that I know of.”
Posted by: obamajamas | September 10, 2008, 10:54 am 10:54 am
So, wait…she’s saying that ANY woman who has a shot at high office is a novelty? Nice going Democrats. You are winning over new voters every day.
Posted by: frank | September 10, 2008, 11:12 am 11:12 am
Obama, what a pathetic imitation of JFK with his performance at Berlin! it´s a pity Michelle wasn´t there to complete the show dressed like Jackie, so that Camelot has returned again. The Kennedys should ask Obama for copyright.
Posted by: Sue | September 10, 2008, 11:26 am 11:26 am
So, wait…she’s saying that ANY woman who has a shot at high office is a novelty?
—————
Um, no. One more time. I’ll use small words and type slowly. A Woman GOP VP pick is novel. Never happened before. So it’s new. It’s unusual (the meanings of “novel”). Why are you guys so intent on twisting these words out of all recognition?
It’s clear that women in high office are no novelty: Supreme Court, Cabinet, high ranking military, scads of senators, congressmen, and governors.
What’s novel is africano elected officials in high office. Supreme court? Two in history. Senate? Two currently (Obama is one), five in history. Colin Powell. Condi Rice. Two elected governors, three succeeded to office.
That’s why, I think, Clinton had such a hard row to hoe — a woman just wasn’t as big a deal as an africano, even for the biggest spot on the ticket. People were more inspired by the latter possibility (among other things). Sadly for Clinton, Obama showed up at the wrong time and rained on her parade. *Her* novelty was old hat by comparison. Plus she is a strident witch with husband-baggage from hell.
Posted by: obamajamas | September 10, 2008, 11:34 am 11:34 am
I think the Pig thing is even a very kind word use.
Posted by: SARAH-LIE | September 10, 2008, 11:37 am 11:37 am
Kathleen who? Oh yes the other woman Obama passed over for VP. Please, Please keep talking Barrack and please keep sending your people out to smear Palin it is working out great for McCain. All of you on here keep up the great work you are all doing for the McCain campaign. Obama went to Harvard? really it does not show.
Posted by: Jim | September 10, 2008, 12:02 pm 12:02 pm
Palin is a bridge to no where and MCCain is driving on that bridge…..
Posted by: ronnieraygun | September 10, 2008, 12:10 pm 12:10 pm
Concerned in OH,
So a little a sexism is perfectly alright when directed to Democrats, right? More hypocrisy.
Posted by: indy_voter | September 10, 2008, 12:52 pm 12:52 pm
Jake
Yes, Sarah Palin is “The New Novelty” to this campaign. This happens way too often. Public at large have tendency to forget “the issues”.
I hope everyone gets over all of this and gets back to what candidates should be talking about.
America is a disaster! Election is close and things that concern us most are being ignored.
Posted by: Sharonklim | September 10, 2008, 1:45 pm 1:45 pm
I believe that McCain/Palin are not going to win and are trouble.
Obama/Biden represent real change. The Republicans have had 8 years of bringing untold anarchy and pain to the world. Remember Clinton the fighting was jostling in Camp David b/w Isreal and Palestine leaders not bombings and terrorism.
A brute begets trouble but an idealist brings peace. We need peace after the last 8years so by the Grace of GOD Democrats will bring peace and prosperity again to the world.
Posted by: Bill | September 10, 2008, 1:45 pm 1:45 pm
We all need to get away from these gender issues. I am a woman and “ISSUES” are what is important. Some are mad Obama did not chose Hilary. This is really difficult to do. Obama and Clinton had a long fought battle. Things were said in ads and can cause immense problems. I believe there were also some ill feelings on both sides. Choosing a running partner involve many things. As a woman I am looking at how issues will be addressed in America.
I too looked at Sarah Palin. The FBI has been doing investigation up in Alaska since 2004. This was long before Palin even elected Governor. She did not clean up the government of corruption. They did not investigation – their government was being investigated.
FACT – FBI did it all. 11 Republican legislators indicted + lobbyists + oil company executives. No Democrats
I can’t go Republican when Alaska is full of corrupt Republicans. Palin is under investigation herself. I see she is popular because people up there feel corrupt politicians are being ousted. Palin didn’t do this. FBI did.
Go Google Alaska Political Corruption. Read for yourself.
And I can’t take another ofur years
Posted by: Sharonklim | September 10, 2008, 1:59 pm 1:59 pm
McCain is now stuck in a bind. His first rally without Palin will be so poorly attended that the media will highlight it all over, and show McCain how poorly valued he is by the Republican base.
He cannot afford to let her go campaign alone.
That’s why he is not going to have any rallies when she is in Alaska for the rest of the week. What a chicken?!! Wonder what his campaign is going to spin this as: ‘John needs to rest his sorry behind for a while’.
This will be a great opening for Obama to take center-stage.
Posted by: Harold Wilson | September 10, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm
Sharonkilm- It’s a fact that there’s more corruption in Chicago than anywhere else. Furthermore, Obama’s “community organizer” days were with ACORN, which was charged with voter fraud among other things.In 2001, Obama steered $75,000 to a south side charity called Forum,Inc. Records showed that 5 employees had donated $1,000 each to his state campaign. When the Attorney General filed charges, Obama quietly returned the $5,000. Obama announced in April of 2001 a $225,000 grant to St. Sabina Church where the infamous Father Pflagar resides after giving Obama’s campaign over $1,500. Maybe you forgot that Obama got a good real estate deal with felon Tony Rezco? Or that Obama got his wife a huge raise, like a 320% one at that? I’m sure that you can’t concede that in the Alaska congress, the head Democrat even has talked about Palin’s workability across party lines. Poverty in Chicago did not go down, in fact, there were more killings in Chicago than in Iraq. Obama LOVES pork spending, that’s why he’d rather talk about Palin. He’s asked for almost $1 billion in pork spending. The group Citizens Against Gov’t. Waste had McCain rated at 100% in 2007, while Obama had a dismal 10% and Joe Biden with 0%.
Posted by: justrighttoo | September 10, 2008, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm
Alot of you guys thoughts are regressive.Gender and race is NOT important in this race.If that is your major reason for choosing a candidate or ticket you are wrong and practicing discrimination under a very misguided value system.For this country, for the millions of it’s inhabitants, we need an administration that promotes inclusiveness to all.America as a whole is far behind in the acheivement gap compared to rising foreign nations.Look closely, mostly everything you buy is made in another country.Especially electronics.Bottom line.Both candidates have a love for this country.I beleive every eight years we need an admistration to balance out the interests of this country.
Obama 08
Posted by: TV | September 10, 2008, 4:56 pm 4:56 pm
I have just finished reading the reponses, and being an old Democrat (started with JFK) was appalled by the Hate , lies,and outright disprepect towards a woman who none of you have ever met.I have watched my party degenerate ro a socolist party of hate!
Posted by: ray sternberg | September 10, 2008, 4:59 pm 4:59 pm
I forgot to add – Sebelius is only a governor – just a regular puntius pilot!According to BHO and his minions, her views don’t count – sorry!
Posted by: Beckie | September 10, 2008, 7:50 pm 7:50 pm
Dont you ladies understand that McCain is using Palin to get your vote.If he wins,Palin will not matter to the GOP. Not her opinion,for womens rights, not her opinion on the war, nothing. She will be told to sit down and shut up. WATCH AND SEE!! Now, I guess that’s change since the VP has never been a token before.
Posted by: Byron Weeks | September 10, 2008, 10:40 pm 10:40 pm
Sen. Obama is tougher than McCain/Palin will ever be. I so admire how he couragesly faced the anti-abortion evangelicals with Rick Warren, even though he knew they disapproved of him and his views. I love how he went toe to toe with Bill O’Rielly, and aggressively answered every question thrown at him. Who has McCain faced lately? I’d love to see a interview Palin and Al Sharpton or James Carvel. There is no way neither McCain or Palin would ever have the guts to do what Sen. Obama did. Eventhough every answer was not perfect, I enthusastically applaud his boldness.
Posted by: Corie | September 10, 2008, 11:12 pm 11:12 pm
Sarah………………………..
The troopers are coming.
Posted by: Lonnie | September 10, 2008, 11:14 pm 11:14 pm
***We all need to get away from these gender issues.***
AMEN! We need most of all to get away from the Palin minions calling every criticism of her a “gender issue” and “sexism” when those criticism have nothing to do with her gender: experience, possible gubernatorial malfeasance, misrepresentation of past positions and political actions, and on and on.
Republicans, you can only get away with this for so long, then one day soon you’re going to wake up thinking you’re still getting away with it, and you’ll read the latest polls, and the polls will have shifted to actual issues, and your train will have left the station without you. Sorry about that.
Posted by: obamajamas | September 10, 2008, 11:28 pm 11:28 pm
Nice one Beckie, so you’ve taken the Pontious Pilate was a governor argument to be interpreted as “her opinion doesn’t matter”. So how’d you come by that leap of logic.
Real mental giants….
Posted by: landlocked | September 11, 2008, 12:06 am 12:06 am
Just a thought, but to those still pondering whether to view Gov. Palin as either a joke or worthy of serious consideration, I suggest your answer to the following might be instructive: (a) assume that the McCain-Palin ticket fails in November; and (b) further assume that the VP on the losing ticket is almost always considered the early front-runner for his/her party’s nomination four years later. Now, ask yourself: Will I be a Palin for President supporter in 2012 — starting November 5, 2008? If you don’t answer with an energetic “Yes” or, even, “probably”, that should tell you a great deal about your choice in November.
Posted by: screaminmeme | September 12, 2008, 10:26 am 10:26 am
First of all, nobody has proved dinosaurs were here more that 5000 years ago. Second, God chose Sarah Palin, not McCain, in answer to Christian’s prayer and the feminists snubbing her is the proof, as feminism is anti-Christ. Ironically, it took a God fearing woman to shut down the biggest onslaught to the American Family: The Feminazi. God Bless America- The America that God fearing American Men and Women built throughout the generations, not the gay-pride, female-dominace of the modern age. Perhaps Palin is our first indication God hasn’t turned from us sinning hypocrites and has a little mercy left for us. McCain chose her for popularity reasons, of course, but God may very well work through her office boldly and mightily. Don’t get mad at me for saying so. Read your Bible and watch God work through a willing servant. That’s what’s on the radar :)
Posted by: David Kessler | September 19, 2008, 1:24 am 1:24 am