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McCain Picked Sarah Palin

abacall said:
It's just so hard with this election. There are so many heated debates, it feels like everyone has a very strong opinion.

To me, this makes me even more disgusted with McCain. Such a blatant and hypocritical political move. She might be a good lady, but she wasn't chosen for her qualities, she was chosen for political positioning. Not to mention the simple fact that she is someone who the Republicans believe will be easy to shut-up (due to inexperience) and get keep their current state in place.
Bring on the flames, I don't care. ;)
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Actually she shares many of McCain's beliefs, the most obvious being the campaign to clean up the corruption and pork barrel politics of Washington. The idea of McCain being a third term for Bush is absurd, he is the furthest thing from Bush in the Republican party. He agrees that lower taxes are a good thing. He agrees that we shouldn't run from Iraq before the country is able to stand on its own. Other than that he is nothing like Bush. He is not a Washington insider, he is not a social conservative, he is against pork, he is for campain finance reform, and he is a very strongly outspoken proponent for government ethics.

Speaking of hypocracy... don't you think choosing a long time Washington insider like Biden is a bit hypocritical for a candidate blue in the face from screaming "change"? Biden is experienced, an insider, a white guy, strong on foreign policy, and Obama doesn't like him. Seems like a political decision to me. He was lacking in certain areas, he chose someone that wasn't. Same as McCain. Nothing wrong with that at all. Biden was also a good choice. He would actually be a much better presidential candidate than Obama IMO but we'll save that for another time. Bottom line- both VP candidates mitigate some of the concerns voters have about the presidential candidates, mainly that McCain is old and not conservative enough and that Obama is black and has virtually no experience in Washington, on foreign policy, or in any executive role whatsoever. These VP's were both chosen to mitgate the extremes and make the presidential candidates more electable.

Also you're funny if you think a smart, very successful, hard working mother of 5 who also happens to be the top executive for her state will be easy to "shut up".
 
OK, I'll chime in. I like this choice, and after reading up on her I hope it works. Romney was probably the safe bet, but frankly, McCain has a record of not taking the safe road. Regarding her limited experience, the dems need to be very careful about going too far as that will blow up in their face for obvious reasons. Regarding the notion of using her to gain Hillary voters, I find it hard to believe that the McCain camp would be that stupid. Instead, I'll bet she was his first choice but the main concern in the camp was that it might show that exact impression. But McCain chose her anyway.

This woman is impressive. 90% approval rate in her state. Not one other politician in this entire campaign can claim that. Not even those with decades of "experience."
 
If you can get a 90% approval rating in Alaska (known for being rugged individulists) that sure says something.
 
Ah but there is a SCANDAL!!!!

She fired a guy that later claims she did it because she tried to get him to fire a state trooper! Why you ask? Because the trooper beat up her sister, tasered her 11 yr old nephew, and threatened to murder her father. SCANDAL!!!! What a horrible misuse of power, getting a violent sociopath with a gun off the streets! The Dems are furiously trying to spin this one, an evil government leader making backroom deals to get a courageous public servant fired due to her sister's vengeful broken heart. That attack may blow up in their faces as well.
 
Cuba said:
Ah but there is a SCANDAL!!!!

She fired a guy that later claims she did it because she tried to get him to fire a state trooper! Why you ask? Because the trooper beat up her sister, tasered her 11 yr old nephew, and threatened to murder her father. SCANDAL!!!! What a horrible misuse of power, getting a violent sociopath with a gun off the streets! The Dems are furiously trying to spin this one, an evil government leader making backroom deals to get a courageous public servant fired due to her sister's vengeful broken heart. That attack may blow up in their faces as well.
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People will believe/hear what ever they want to with regards to this kind of stuff... folks that want to back Obama will say that it doesn't matter why, she abused her power. (legally that would be accurate if it turns out to be true) Folks that want to back McCain will say that the end justifies the means (which will appeal to people's common sense). so I don't see it hurting either side.

Bottom line is for the last 8 years we've had a president that has trashed this country and his party
<---------- registered Republican that feels pretty betrayed
Can we trust someone that's been up his butt for the whole time?
 
I don't know, I'm a Republican at heart, but did you hear Obama's speech.. that man can deliver a great speech... let's hope if he's elected, it's not all hot air. Best luck to McCain, I think the odds are against him.
 
Shafe716 said:
People will believe/hear what ever they want to with regards to this kind of stuff... folks that want to back Obama will say that it doesn't matter why, she abused her power. (legally that would be accurate if it turns out to be true) Folks that want to back McCain will say that the end justifies the means (which will appeal to people's common sense). so I don't see it hurting either side.

Bottom line is for the last 8 years we've had a president that has trashed this country and his party
<---------- registered Republican that feels pretty betrayed
Can we trust someone that's been up his butt for the whole time?
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I agree with your first paragraph. Although a state trooper committing assault and battery of women and children and making death threats is grounds for dismissal and legal proceedings. I don't see it as an abuse of power at all, if it weren't her sister there would be no arguement at all.

As for your second paragraph I strongly disagree. McCain is actually very far from Bush, they agree on certain issues like taxes and immediate troop withdrawals but not much else. We now have two crusaders for ethics and spending reform on the Republican ticket, I like it.
 
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she'd make a hot VP for sure. for a 44 yr old Gov. she's looks damn good.

You gotta be a tough person to live in Alaska, that's for sure.

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MarinaFazer said:
don't get me started...McCain is only picking her as a visible political move to swoop votes from camp Hillary away from Obama...

I could write an essay right now (political science major fresh out of school) but I'll spare the details.
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Well I was wrong. Reading PUMA and several other sites dedicated to females supporting Hillary, they are getting behind Sarah in a huge way. One post has over 540 comments all supporting Palin. The ladies are even saying they completly disagree with her on several issues, but that they agree with her on many others, and they are going to vote for McCain/Palin. Its freaking overwhelmingly in support of her.

Masterstroke. Ahah hahhaaahhhaahha aaaa.
I believe she will do a fine job. McCain is even being praised for his choice, by the people that support Hillary. This is freaking hillarious. He could not of made a better choice. This is going to rock!!!
 
"Poets, priests and politicians have words to thank for their positions."

Words are the tool of politicians. In my lifetime I can only think of one president who was truly effective with his use of speech to gain the trust of the country, and that was Ronald Reagan. Reagan could make a statement and people could believe him. He appeared sincere. Therefore, people believed in him and this resulted in him becoming an effective leader. I was young when he was president from 8 to 16 yrs old, but I do remember he was always on T.V. addressing the nation.

Obama is the only other politician I've seen who can make a speech that is direct and to the point. That speech, in my opinion, was sincere. Whether you agree with him or not, the speech he made at least paved a clear vision for this country. I'm sure there are statements in the speech about objectives that will not be fulfilled. Will we be free of foreign oil in 10 years? Seems like a lofty goal at this point in time, and it may not be fulfilled, but he set a goal for Americans to achieve. So, we as a country may fail to achieve such a lofty goal, but setting high standards is what makes greatness. Leaders are supposed to challange their nations and what Obama did is challenged the American people to be great.

Thats part of what I saw, a person willing to challenge the American public and expect the American public to compromise for the good of the nation. I also saw a man who is an extremely talented communicator, who has prepared himself well to be in his current position. He made me confident in the United States of America.

matt
 
All these "decisions"as far as running mates/cabinet selections/etc, are nothing more than politically expedient to the principal of each camp. If you can't compete on the same playing field you switch fields! Example, McCain is in no way the orator Obama is, so you select a running mate to change the focus, Obama has no real experience, so he chose a VP that has it, again change the focus, Each camp is going make whatever decisions they have to and seek the corner office, in politics the end always justifies the means. Unless the means lead to your end!
 
I haven't looked at her credentials and qualifications yet, and I probably won't want to talk about it since I'm going with Obama either way. She seems a great candidate, but these were my initial thoughts, no research...I just spat out my opinion.[/QUOTE]


Marina, pleases don't just spit out your vote. Check up on all the candidates especiallyt OB.

"The case against Barack Obama" by David Freddoso is a good referance, not a hit piece or a puff piece, it gives a history of just who this guy is and who he has choosen to associate himself with. Very interesting how he got to the place he is today.

Chuck
 
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