If you have not been keeping on top of all of the great comments streaming in to the AH Poll entitled "If John McCain died or became incapacitated, would Sarah Palin be competent to be President?" you are really missing out! Some of them are the most insightful, thoughtful, and brilliant collection of thoughts representing the best and the worst of the right and the left! Roll up your sleeves and batten your hatches because you're going to have one hell of a ride. Oh, also, these comments are in reverse-chronological order so the most recent are at the top. If you want to keep track of them live, please go visit them where they love and breathe. Read below for the most amazing Sarah Palin comment thread of the Internets!
Only a complete moron would vote for a Republican after the past 8 years of idiocy. McCain is a Bush croney and Palin is just an idiot.
KB,
Sorry, I don't usually reply to these remarks, but I couldn't resist........
What message of "hate" are you talking about?
If someone doesn't agree with your worldview, that doesn't
mean they hate. Where is your tolerance?
AB
Only a person with his head in the sand would vote for a democrat.
Things might get interesting soon, since the Alaska Supreme Court said today that the investigation known as Troopergate could proceed, dashing the hopes of the McCain/Palin campaign to stonewall it until after the election (article at www.adn.com). Amazing that someone CURRENTLY under investigation for misuse of public office, could be stirring up crowds with a message of hate. Mind-boggling that someone who had to attend 5 or 6 different colleges before getting a degree in journalism, can try to make a bogeyman out of someone who graduated with honors from Harvard Law. I hope Alaska gets their Governor back soon...if they even want her back.
Are you as crazy as she is? It IS the republican party that has messed up this Country over the last 8 yrs. We may not get out of this mess we are in. Take your head out of the sand. Obama IS the best selection this election.
Mrs. Palin is much more qualified to be President than Obama who has done absolutely nothing but organize thugs in ACORN! She could save this Country from Socialism and all the corruption the Democrats are up to. He is not capable of telling the truth and Hollywood and the Media are doing their best to cover for him. He is not qualified to be a Senator and should be on trial for treason.
Not only is Palin not qualified to be Vice President much less President, I am incensed, that John McCain would insult my intellegence by picking such a "newby" above several well qualified, experienced women who have served the country and the Republican party.
I expect my Comander in Chief to Carefully sellect an individual more qualified than him/herself to take over. It shows John's thinking.
While I admire Sarah Palin's spunk and determination, I think that she is completely out of her league as not only a vice president but also a president. If people would take a good look at her record, they'd see that she doesn't even have a good grasp of the issues.
In addition, she's been caught in numerous lies and distortions. For example, she did not sell a jet on eBay -- she tried but failed; the jet was sold later to a private buyer. She did not leave the town of Wasilla financially sound; she left it in debt. She says she;ll be a strong supporter of kids with needs. In truth, Palin actually slashed funding for schools for special needs kids by 62%.
And her famous, "I told the Congress "thanks, but no thanks," for that Bridge to Nowhere. If our state wanted a bridge, we'd build it ourselves" line? More spin. Congress' requirement that funds be spent on that bridge (aka the 'earmark') were removed before Sarah Palin became governor. She was, therefore, in no position to tell Congress anything about the bridge, one way or the other. During her campaign, she said she supported funding for the bridge.
There are more examples, of the fibs and many examples of her poor insight into our nation's problems. I could list them all, but I encourage you to do your own homework (forwarded emails DO NO COUNT)!
If MCCain and Palin win this election, I'll probably be hoping for a lengthy, overseas assignment -- maybe four years or more!
W - below C student
McCain - at the bottom of his class
Are we really electing the best? Shouldn't we elect someone better than we are? And someone not ready for the assisted living home? Someone who can remember the name of his opponent instead of calling him "that one". McCain left right away after the debate - seniors do go to bed early, probably past his bedtime. As for integrity, check out McCain's involvement in the S&L bailout, he was right there along side W's brother Neil. All working to steal investors' money. Just like King Henry is doing now, rewarding his Wall St. buddies.
And we wonder why this happens to us???
Not only is Sarah Palin competent to become President, she is idealogically and tempermentally better suited to be President than John McCain. Republicans are going to be very sorry thet chose McCain over Mitt Romney. I only pray the Democrates don't screw up the country so bad over the next four years that it can't be fixed.
If Joe Biden winked at the camera 5-6 times during the debate, wouldn't we be calling him a pervert? Come on people, get serious. Sarah Palin is a joke -- an embarrassment to Americans who take our politics -- and the plight of our country -- seriously.
To be sure, Sarah Palin doesn't deserve the crucifixion the media and entertainment world are giving her (and her family). McCain might deserve some of it, after all - he picked her. Why? She's female. I admire the man completely - he is an American hero and I can't even begin to imagine the hell this brave man endured.
However, when it came to choose running mates, I belive Obama chose one that was best for the country and McCain chose one (he thought) was best for the campaign.
I THINK that he lost the race with his choice. I KNOW he lost my vote.
Hindsight is always 20/20. Perhaps Gov. Palin's weaknesses weren't 100% obvious to Sen. McCain when he picked her. (So much for due diligence, I guess.) Did he want a dynamic, charismatic, family-friendly VP running-mate? Of course. And she fit the bill... on the surface, at least. But honestly, weren't there better choices (male or female) for the job? Competent, charismatic, appealing, worldly Republican governors or senators? People he actually knows and trusts? 30 years in politics, and he can't think of a single person he has worked with who would be a better choice for a running mate? He goes with a complete stranger? I find that bizarre. Irresponsible, even. I just don't get it. There are plenty of smart, competent, experienced women in the Republican Party who would have made a great running mate.
Too many people in this country confuse personal appeal with competence, and make decisions based on who's the most charming or even who's sexiest. Or they make decisions based on generalities such as "we need a woman in the White House." A COMPETENT woman in the White House would be a great asset to this country. There is no doubt of that.
But we can't decide the leaders of our country based on a visceral reaction to her charm and folksy demeanor (there is a lot of doubt as to the sincerity of that demeanor anyway...she shows signs of being rather ruthless). During these times of uncertainty and fear, it's natural to want some comfort, to feel that the person leading our country is down-to-earth and "real.' We felt good about Bush and people like Rudy Guiliani for a short time right after 9/11. They appealed to our emotions and need for reassurance. But that demeanor means nothing. It's the actions that matter, and in the time following 9/11, both Bush and Guiliani's true nature was revealed... incompetence and self-serving.
Sarah Palin acts cute and has a pretty face. That's perfect for president of the PTA. But has not gained enough experience to be president of a country. The job of Vice-President or President is NOT an "on-the-job-training" type of job. Being Mayor of a tiny town in a remote state, then Governer of that remote, sparsely populated state (670,000, way smaller than a city like El Paso, TX) is not enough experience to lead a country whose every move has global implications. Palin treated the job of Governer like a telecommuting job, she worked form her hown home for 86% of the year.
No matter how intelligent she may seem to be, no matter how ambitious or driven she may seem, and ESPECIALLY no matter how pretty or charming she is, she is not ready for the responsibilities of a job like President. Without experience, without having the time to really begin to understand the nature of national and global dealings on every level, no matter how much coaching or guidance she would receive, Palin would either crumble under pressure or make very bad decisions with repercussions that could shake this country and its international stature to the core. Or she wouldn't act quickly enough at all...stalling and deflecting decisions (as she does with many questions, or with such events as the investigation dubbeed "Troopergate").
I also worry about the demands of her family. During times of her family's need, do we want someone faced with the dilemma of either neglecting her family's needs because of her duties as Vice-President, or neglecting the VP duties because of her family's needs? Neither of those are good choices....Sarah Palin has too many personal responsibilities.
Palin also shows all the signs of behavior very similar to Bush's...including a tendency toward cronyism, abuse of power, and self-serving decisions that flout the law.
She even mispronounces the word "nuclear" just like Bush. Certainly that's a small point, and that pronunciation is commonly recognized as a sub-standard metathesis of the word, but it's very annoying to listen to.
So wake up American. Move your responses from your gut to your brains, and make sure you understand the repercussions of your vote.
John McCain himself isn't capable of running the country; I shudder to think of the train wreck a Palin administration would be. If they win, I'm seriously considering a moving. How's the January weather in Berlin, Chris?
Granted, we've got plenty to worry about at home!
But we're talking about a Governor of a state bordered by 2 foreign countries, Palin is the proud NEW owner of a passport! (barely 1 year)
The world is smaller than ever and so is our standing in it. We don't need "a little Wasilla in Washington". We already have a narrow minded view of the world with our current administration.
She would call on the brightest brains in the Republican party, put them in positions of power and support, and do her best to do the best she could for her country. She's an acheiver and would never accept failure for herself. She has Condeleesa, Romneys, Huckabees and several others who want to serve and members to help and advise her. Her history shows that she uses support and advise to guide her towards her goals and accomplishments. She would take the credit for it too.
Palin is the only person that does not have someone dictating what she says about policy and does not try to appear to have all of the answers. She certainly knows how to find the answers. She has integrity, and knows truth when she sees it and definitely has mankind's best interests as her priority. These are some of the things that make her the best candidate for the job. I am sick and tired of politicians with agendas! She is a real person that is capable of any good, or decent task put before her. She will also employ the same type of people to work beside and under her. The point that she is not capable of selling us down stream for a special interest group, or her own pocket, or fame makes her my choice in a leader - regardless of the presence of McCain. Allison
Palin is the only person that does not have someone dictating what she says about policy and does not try to appear to have all of the answers. She certainly knows how to find the answers. She has integrity, and knows truth when she sees it and definitely has mankind's best interests as her priority. These are some of the things that make her the best candidate for the job. I am sick and tired of politicians with agendas! She is a real person that is capable of any good, or decent task put before her. She will also employ the same type of people to work beside and under her. The point that she is not capable of selling us down stream for a special interest group, or her own pocket, or fame makes her my choice in a leader - regardless of the presence of McCain. Allison
She didn't ride in on her "own merits" She rode in on her SEX. PERIOD.
It's the most frightening and compelling reason to not elect McCain to date. It' clear that the choice was to win vs. what's right for the country. And it saddens me that with so many strong female candidates out there McCain has landed on this choice. It speaks volumes of his lack of sound judgement and doesn't do justice to the feminist movement.
I couldn't agree more with "Double Standard's" comments about education, and intelligence vs. the "experience" of a low-population governor. Has it somehow become a negative trait for our president to be articulate well educated and even published?
I think its safe to now say, like every great civilization, America has grown from it's indestructible, can-do "adolescence," and has entered it's "decadent" period of greed, fear, fat and a lack of clear vision. America needs a president who will bring intelligence, a new vision, and optimism so that we don't lose the real values we've grown up to believe are American such as truth, innovation, compassion, charity and vision.
Our values as a nation should not be confused with same sex marriages or religious agendas. I seem to remember from my grade school social studies classes that America was born as a nation with the purpose and promise of many freedoms. Personal choice values are not to be mixed with National values. Growing up, this difference has been why I've been so proud to be an American. In the last 8 years much has changed. I believe that only with the leadership of Obama will we be able to regain our credibility and our course as a nation. Most importantly, America could be "Proud Again."
As an unbiased, unable-to-vote immigrant, can I point out that as usual, from either of your minimalist two sides, when the question is simply If John McCain died or became incapacitated, would Sarah Palin be competent to be President?", the arguments spin off to why the opponent isn't. Maybe that will be the next question, but like I wanted to yell at Palin while watching the debate... answer the question posed to you.
Everyone has their weak points, and in some respects, Obama, who has considerably more than two years in the US Senate as his experience (he was a state senator, you know) has plenty. However, I think there's a good reason hockey moms and joe sixpacks don't run. No-one wants regular folk in charge. You all want a ruling elite no matter how much you profess to the contrary.
There are plenty of strong, competent women on both sides of the aisle in the USA. Gov. Palin is not one of them.
She is not qualified because she is not qualified. Being as unqualified as anyone you wish to compare her to does not make her qualified. Her inabilty to answer a straight question makes her unqualified. I personally believe the fact she is the kind of person who can compete in a beauty contest makes her unqualified. And as of today, her assertion that Obama's political career started off in the living room of a terrorist (all of a sudden, he's been a politician a lot longer than two years according to the Republicans) has pulled her from the absurd to the surreal.
Don't get me wrong, Obama seems to pander to some vaporous "change" mentality, but that wasn't the question.
The difference between Obama and Palin is that Obama thinks. He's smart enough to go to Harvard, graduate high enough in his class to be president of the Harvard Law Review there. He's a thinker who doesn't shoot from the hip. He knows the Constitution inside and out and knows if something is just a whim to increase his own power compared to a great idea which would help millions of people (think fairer taxes, health insurance coverage). Palin bankrupted Wasilla which is now 23.5 MILLION dollars in debt. She has no idea of what real issues are out there---she doesn't have any idea of what to do in a financial situation, a diplomatic situation or anything beyond her own home. She shows no compassion for others who are not in her situation (religious, financial, educational, political) and has no international experience. We do not need another DOPE in the White House. McCain has shown very poor judgment in choosing an under-educated (a BA is like a high school degree these days) fool rather than a smart, intellectually sophisticated worthy VP candidate. This is a sellout of the Democratic process. Such a shame. But then again, McCain graduated at the bottom of his class (894 out of 899), so what does he want with a smart second?
Does it not trouble anyone who has been posting here that we have reached this point at all? I've been writing draft after draft of posts here, trying to find the right balance that won't come across as too ideological, or that won't be automatically dismissed by the true sycophants because it contains some Left or Right code word that justifies their turning off of the brain. Can't do it. She's too dangerous, and it angers me so much that we as a country have been put in the position of having to opine about the staggering impropriety of her selection as McCain's running mate.
Consider:
My brother is a great guy. Smart as a whip, with what I think is decent judgment (except for his love of the Yankees). I trust him implicitly. So, should I be in a position to name him to, say, the Supreme Court, I would expect no questions from anyone about his qualifications. According to the Constitution, he is legally qualified to be a Justice, even the Chief Justice. I already told you he is smart and has good judgment. What else do you need to know? How dare you question my choice or his desire to serve?
The President of the United States has a mind bogglingly huge amount of discretion in executing the job. The president can, without obstruction by court or Congress, lay waste to our financial system, impede entirely the execution of justice, or unleash Armageddon. The office of the president can disband virtually unilaterally the entirety of the intelligence gathering power of the U.S., or focus it all on the least secure among us -- with no recourse by anyone.
Most of the time, this isn't an issue. Regardless of your political persuasion, we have been blessed mostly with chief executives that took the burdens of job dead seriously. A president of the entire country, not just those who cast the votes.
Now the bar has been set so low that we cannot figure out the right words to describe how wrong it is for a candidate to relish the fact that she really doesn't understand the job the Constitution has laid out. That this is somehow an asset to a campaign makes me ashamed for my country.
That John McCain affirmatively foisted this train wreck upon his own party, and possibly upon the country, is a sin for which he should never be forgiven.
That she is considered by some to be the next face of the GOP, and a real contender for the nomination next time around, should make my GOP colleagues shudder and the nation weep.
I don't want a hockey mom or joe six-pack running the country. Hell, I don't want anyone like me running the country. I want a president. And she is not it.
Darn, brain outrunning my fingers.
And the mental midgets who are using that as a ruse to comment on Obama miss the entire point. Biden IS qualified to fill in shoudl something happen to Obama (go to smoking gun to see why that IS an issue).
Palin is a bimbo and if you do not think so, Palin supporters, then take this simple acid test: were it Obama who made those brain dead comments instead of Palin, what would you be saying about him? Gotcha!
jim
Anyone that believes that Sarah Palin is qualified to be President is kidding themselves. It has nothing to do with the fact that she is a woman. The fact that she is SO unqualified is what made her pick an insult to every hard-working, intelligent woman out there. She was picked for her good looks and her folksy charm. There were MANY more qualified women in the ranks of the Republican party that could have been chosen.
Palin attended five different colleges before she was finally able to stick out a degree program. She majored in journalism and communications and couldn't name ONE newspaper or magazine that she reads on a regular basis. She minored in political science and doesn't know what the Vice President's role and duties are in our government. She has abused her power in every political post she has been elected to, has lied about her record both as mayor and governor and her short political career has been marked by scandal. She says that she fought the energy interests in Alaska, but her campaigns have all been heavily funded by energy companies.
In short, she's not smart, she's lacks integrity, she has gotten most of what she has attained on her looks and charm and these things don't add up to someone who is qualified for Vice President, nevermind the Presidency. If you want her to be your leader, move to Alaska. This country and the world cannot afford another incompetent leader at the helm. One more bumbling idiot at the helm will spell doom for the future of all of the citizens of this country.
If Gov. Palin isn't qualified to "POSSIBLY" become president, then what of Barack Obama?
What exactly is his qualification for the job? A couple of non-descript years in the Senate with no major legislation to show for that time? A history of voting "Here" on controversial issues so as to keep a rather neutral record when running for the next higher office?
Does she have enough political experience for the position of president? I would say not..... but then again, there's nothing like a long run of a president that can't even string a sentence together in English to remind you that you don't really need much skill for the job. It's whose behind the president that counts no?
I'm a registered independent. I was waiting for the VP picks to be made before making my mind up. VP's Gore and Cheney have both illustrated the growing importance of the VP position in the Executive Branch. The magnitude of the nations and worlds problems highlight the fact that the top two elected officials in the US need to have a wide range of capabilities., strong intellect, and global perspective. At minimum, the President needs a knowledgeable confidant and advisor he/she can trust.
For all of her folksy charm, Governor Palin displays very little of these qualities or qualifications. If you take the time to investigate the educational and professional accomplishments of our sitting VP's over the past 50 years, even the most biased observer would conclude that Governor Palin would be the least educated and least experienced. If you don't have the time to look at all of them, just compare her against Dan Quayle who was arguably the weakest of the sitting VP's. Quayle's accomplishments at the time he was selected as Bush's running mate dwarf Palin's.
Upon inspection, the rabid and exaggerated claims about her energy expertise and executive experience vaporize (the claims of foreign policy experience are not even a valid topic). Living in an oil rich state, shuffling petrodollars from the oil companies to the citizens in the form of dividends, "negotiating" potential terms of a yet unplanned and unfunded natural gas pipeline, and a college degree in journalism do not qualify one as an energy expert.
Furthermore, the role of Governor of Alaska is diminished in complexity compared to the Governors of the lower 48 due to factors such as: 1) very small population (the whole state has a population smaller than typical medium sized US cities), 2) the largest Alaskan cities are smaller than many small ciities or large towns in the lower 48 (Anchorage = ~280K, Fairbanks = ~35K, Juneau = ~35K), 3) low industrial output (Alaska is ranked near the bottom compared to the other 50 states), and 4) a budget which is majority funded by revenues from oil and gas companies. The hardest problem of the Alaskan governor appears to be deciding how much money to send from the Permanent Fund to the citizens versus how much to stash away for a future time when oil revenues begin declining.
I find the argument that Palin has more "executive experience" than McCain, Obama or Biden to be disingenuous. If executive experience is really so important, Mitt Romney should be the Republican candidate for President or, at minimum, the VP candidate. While I was not a huge fan of Mr. Romney, his skillset is so superior to Palin's that comparisons are impossible. The same can be said with respect to experience in matters of the economy. Ironically, Mr. Romney's biggest shortcoming appeared to be that he was a Washington outsider. Now being from our most remote state is a strength for Palin?
My perspective is that the most successful Presidents of the last 50 years (for arguments sake Eisenhower, Reagan and Clinton) were able to balance their core idealogical positions with advocacy for programs and policies that improved the situation for the majority of US citizens and improved our stature in the global community. Each of these Presidents had well educated and highly skilled running mates. As an Independent who holds a blend of conservative and liberal positions, this mix is what I am weighing the most. My assessment is that Obama/Biden have a better overall leadership/intelligence/world view profile than McCain/Palin. McCain could have selected a male or female running mate who would have tilted my assessment in his favor. Unfortunately, for reasons only he and his advisors can comprehend, he went with a female ideologue with weak academic, intellectual and professional skills.
@ CanIGet2NewZealand
What does it take to satisfy people like you?
or... is this a display of jealousy ? Ms Palin does make a rather impressive appearance on a simple 'ride in from the Wilds of Alaska'.
Instead of complimenting a person on a job well done you prefer to show the "cat fight" attitude.
What has Obama more than Palin?
If Obama had been a white boy from Illinois, would he have received the nomination of the Dem Party? If your answer is NO _ then you must vote for Palin for she rode in on her own merits not on her skin color!
Would John McCain be a competent president? This is a question you should be asking.
QuestionItNow - Will America lead?
Palin has been governor of a state with the population of Poughkeepsie, New York .
The State of Alaska, despite its conservative appearance has been giving out money to its citizens from its oil dividens (Alaska Permanent Fund) (http://www.newamerica.net/publications/articles/2003/sharing_alaska_style) since the 1970's. The money Palin boasts about giving her citizens is money of this sort, the citizens of Alaska have been receiving these payments for almost 40 years. How can she use these payments as part of a discussion of her fiscal capabilities as Governor?
Governor Palin impresses me as being a cross between a Barbie Doll and that really annoying head cheerleader that the intelligent girls all could not stand in highschool.
I have been publishing my thoughts on this matter for awhile now regarding the selection of Sarah Palin for VP. I gave my views on her initial selection here:
Did John McCain have good judgement?
http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-72657
Sarah Palin is not my Vice President
http://digitalseller.tblog.com/post/1970016179
Sarah Palin is just another pretty face
http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-86323
McCain will have to pick a new VP
http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-94699
VP Debate was great, for Biden and Obama
http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-102625
Overall I agree that McCain is kind of a maverick, but also he is a big gambler. Instead of picking one of the most qualified in the arena, he went outside to a relatively unknown woman who he knew could energize the base. That has happened, but with such obvious liabilities that only a pure conservative will think she is qualified, because pure conservatives don't care who is in that position as long as that person is republican, conservative and can walk & talk. Hannity has said publicly that he believes she would be qualified to fill the top job, and so did Limbaugh as well. I got yelled at the other day by one of my very oldest and best friends who couldn't believe I didn't think she was for real. That was before the Couric interview. Now after the debate I know I have made the right choice with Obama and Biden. The financial collapse is bad enough, but if there was a President Palin someday, it could be an even worse disaster for our country.
Obama and Biden are consistant in their positions on the Iraq war and other matters regarding the need to help the middle class. I believe McCain has no interest in the working class folks in this country, and even if Palin does have that interest, she is not knowledgeable enough to make any difference. JMHO
Sarah Pallin is an embarrassment to the Republican Party, who may well be qualified to run for PTA vice president, but hardly for the heart-beat-away position of Vice President of the United States.
In the debate with Sen. Bieden Palin spoke repeatedly an d stiltedly from obviousy drilled-in talking points rather than from any appropriate knowledge. With a wooden, albeit cheerful presentation worthy of earning her the title of Best Stepford Candidate.
Palin's presentation was a constant one-note, praise-singing golly/gee campaign advertiisement for John McCain, and did litttle if anything to present any viable credentials as a candidate for the high office into which she has been so thoughtlessly thrust.
I'd pity her for the position for which she has been recruited if the holder of that position didn't stand such a strong chance of becoming the leader of the free world with a 79 year old unhealthy running mate --shudder-- a horrifying thought.
It shouldn't be enough merely that she didn't panic, screw up or cry to qualify her as even a contender in the so-called debate. I have some issues with Mr. Bidden as well, but at least he came across as someone who has done more than simply look west and north in the direction of the former Soviet Union, and self-pronounce a competency in foreign affairs. That's way too much like watching Animal Planet and proclaiming veterinary competence with elephants.
Did Sarah win the debate? She wasn't ever even qualified to enter the race.
Is she qualified to be President regardless of the state of John McCain's health? You're kidding, right?!
The G.O.P. targets DUMMYS but DUMMYS are finally starting to wake up. Dummy be gone.
Let me first establish that I am not hopping on any band waggon here to vilify or demonize Sarah Palin because she is a woman. My argument is limited to choice. Based on both Vice Presidential Candidates, Sarah Palin and Joe Biden of the Republican and Democratic Party respectively, should one of these men (Whether Obama or McCain) died or become incapacitated as President of the United States, and constitutionally the Vice President is next in line to assume the presidency, I unequivocally would trust the experience of Joe Biden to lead this great Nation over Sarah Palin. I am sure I share the same views as most sensible Americans. I used to hear that John McCain was a stubborn man, I am now convinced. There are so many more experience and viable Republicans out there to be VP, why did he chose Sarah Palin? If only some of these potentially great men would listen to somebody instead of arrogating to themselves because of ego, they would be such great leaders. Obama-Biden victory in November, hands down! See my recent post at: http://legalconsulting.wordpress.com/2008/08/30/obama-biden-a-winning-ti...
I tend to disbelieve anything that comes out of any politicians mouth. Politicians are liars& cheats. While they are kissing your baby they are picking your pocket at the same time. The President's Job is limited. The Congress is where most of the power in this country lies. They make legislation, they pass legislation and even if the President vetoes that legislation, they have the power to override it. A relative rookie politician, Palin, actually has more executive experience than McCain, Biden or Obama. Now that is scary since she is merely a VP nominee. I would vote for her over Obama or Biden. She has a limited track track record of what Obama/Biden pretends to have without any track record to prove their claims: Palin has shown the grit to fight her own party as governor of Alaska. Obama has shown me nothing for the time he was in my state of Illinois government or once he was elected Senator. He was no more than a puppet to Emile Jones that is the strong arm thug of DEmocrat Gov. Governor Blagodabitch, the soon to be cell mate of ex Republican Gov. George Ryan. So yeah I would trust Palin much further than I would Obama leading this nation. Obama only understands Chicago and Springfield style corruption which he was a part of.
To Anonymous:
I have been hollering "Double Standard" all summer". You hit the nail on the spot. When Obama was trained by the late great Saul Alinsky & his staff to learn how to be a better community activist, take surveys, housing problems, school problems in the poor Chicago districts, Palin sneered at the his outcomings, stating all those programs arenow defunct. Her ignorance is bliss. Reason: Viet Nam war, & the 60's riots cost us plenty At least Obama was vetted. Some pundits t laughed him. I too, was trained by Alinsky, this great Jewish community consultant for the poor back in the late 60's. If Palin was crossed examined by a Judge/Atty she would simply say I will only answer the questions I wish to reply to. My people call it "double standard". Thanks, Anonymous for reminding me that I don't need on the job training vp by McCain/Palin ticket.
Ihave no faith or trust in any politition, democrat or republican, they all end up shafting the middle class in the end,She will be no better or worse than the rest of the lot.
Why do people feel someone who has been a Senator for 2 years is more qualified to be President than in the unlikely event McCain has to be replaced by Govenor Palin??? The other thing that keeps being over looked is Nancy Pelosi has been two heartbeats away from President?? She is qualified?? Unfortunately, people are being too influenced by the media and not doing there own research. Quit using the medias opinions and form your own. Do some real research. Somethinf fun to do is go to http://abcnews.go.com/politics scroll down to the Match-o-Matic II game. It is ver interesting.
In "Third Out of Four" the commentator points out that Clinton and Reagan were both Governors before becoming President. We shouldn't forget that Jimmy Carter was also a Governor before becoming the most incompetent president in the history of the United Staetes. He also may have been among the academically brightest of all recent Presidents. What does all that tell us?. ...NOTHING.
Whether Sarah Palin was a Governor or Barack Obama was at the top of his academic class does not ensure that either will or will not do a good job in their respective positions.
We need to make our decision based on factors more likely to lead to a successful Presidency. After eight years of the most secretive, nontransparent Presidency in history, we need someone who will instill trust in the institution of the Presidency and restore confidence in the people of the country.
We had several such Presidents in the prior century - Franklin Roosevelt, John Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan. Each had a vision for the country which was clearly articulated and embraced by the people. In a choice between the idealistic Barack Obama and the wily curmudgeon, John McCain, Barack Obama is clearly the choice of what this country needs at this time in history.
I know that I do not want Palin. I know that I don’t want her anywhere near our foreign policy. I know that I don’t like what she said in the debate about ‘expanding’ the role of vice president. I know that I don’t like her far right, religious views that can impact the world in a bunch of ways that I don’t like.
There are other things I don’t like about her, though, I can’t say I am completely sure about my reasoning. I don’t like her winks and her nods. I don’t like how she talks to us like children.
I question my own opinion about these things, as I am not sure if I know what I want or expect in a female politician. It’s a very important thing. This first woman. This example of all of us. This person in whom I place so much of my future and that of my daughters. Hmmm, too much pressure?!?
Do I want her to be more of a man than any of the men at the table? Competing in the same way as men, but climbing the ladder in stilettos? Or do I want her to be the nurturing female that gets things done without men being any the wiser? With charm and feminine wiles that could will men to do what they might not have done, otherwise?
I thought, when considering Hillary, that I didn’t want a woman President who had a husband that is a former President. My sister then pointed out that we might not consider too many women that did not have such a sense of the White House.
It’s difficult. These women, up for consideration, don’t have military backgrounds. Yet, she would be responsible for ‘pushing the button’ and/or ending a war.
I guess, even if I did not have a problem with her foreign presence, her religious intent or her understanding of the role she was about to take on, I would still have an issue to deal with.
So, I don’t like Sarah, but, who do I like? And, the bigger question for me, why?
To King of Chatalot: I'm an independant, but I voted once and the poll will not allow me to vote again.
The only way someone could vote twice is through a proxy, but I tested that idea fater reading your comment.
It didn't work.
I tried several different proxies, I reset my ip, and nope, it would not allow me to vote again.
Take off the tin foil hat.
I find it amazing that Democrats would stoop so low as to make multiple votes in this silly poll just to bend the outcome towards their way of thinking...........so to make it appear as if they are the winners..........
...but then.........considering that they will ultimately lose in November I'm not totally surprised........
.....merely amazed.........
I can't decide whether that's hilarious, or horrifyingly frightening. I think it's both. Based on McCain's age alone, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin says that there's almost a one in three chance that McCain would die in office were he to be elected. Factor in his FOUR bouts of Melanoma, which is often fatal regardless of the victim's age, and those odds increase markedly.
Something to think about.
The presidency is about leadership, and if we can survive eight years being led by an Arkansas governor who would rather molest the hired help than pay attention to what Osama Bin Laden is doing, then America will do just fine with a President Sarah Palin. She certainly has more leadership experience than her opponents. Does that mean I would have made her my choice for VP? I would have loved to see Mitt Romney as VP, but she's smart, focused, and knows how to lead. The important question, if she should ever end up in the Oval Office, would be who she surrounds herself with. That's another reason why Obama would be very scary as president. He has terrible judgment, and considering the people he has surrounded himself with throughout his life, and the fact that as president he will have to decide what advice to act on when it comes to important issues - I don't trust him to be able to distinguish from among a bevy of poor advisers the advice least damaging.
Obama supporters, like so many on this comment board, have no idea who Obama really is - frankly, no one does. Obama has locked up his records, is protected by a compliant press, and says only what he thinks Americans want to hear. He's a charlatan, but his supporters don't care. That's why this question is so ironic. They hate Bush/Republicans/conservatives more than they fear the inexperience of their presidential candidate and manchild Barack Obama. The derangement of the left has led them to support and oppose issues not because they want to protect their country or improve the lives of Americans, but because they hate their adversaries and will do or say anything to beat them (the "this war is lost" quote by Harry Reid comes to mind - how incredibly telling). I think this frothing derangement will cause them to self-destruct again as they did in 2000 and 2004, where Americans got a good look at the mindless bitterness and spite that inspires the left. McCain will win in a squeaker.
I'm not a big political kind of guy nor do I follow many campaigns. I voted for a democrat and a republican for president; the best person for the job always gets my vote. But this is the first time in a long time that I've seen an honest person make it this far in politics. Usually they get creamed by the media - Palin is still holding her own. What you see is what you get - nice change of pace especially since I'm originally from Delaware. No doubt this isn't true for Biden - he's all over the place telling you whatever it is you want to hear whenever you want to hear it.. I don't dislike Biden and yes, he is qualified to continue the same old Washington politics; not what I'm looking for this year at least.
I'm still wondering why Obama thinks Biden represents change? Not even close.
Not to put too fine a point on it, Sarah Palin's the sharpest person of the four here. People I think get that when they get a good look at her as in her famous nomination speech or last night's vice presidential debate.
Of course, this ain't from lack of media attempts to Quayle-ize her. Look at the double, triple, quadruple standards. It's supposedly some proof that she's a moron that she didn't choose to spit up a list of newspapers she reads for Katie Couric.
But Joe Biden says the most ignorant nonsense day after day, and it doesn't make the news. When the current financial meltdown started a few weeks ago, Biden was out criticizing Bush reaction. See, when the 1929 market crash happened, FDR when on television to show people that he was involved and doing something. FDR wasn't president, and there was no television then. This nonsense didn't make the news. Imagine if Palin said something that stupid.
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Little known Palin fact:
FACT: Having run out of ammunition during a hunting trip, Sarah Palin once took down a moose using a beauty pageant tiara as a boomerang.
More Palin fun facts I just made up, and a couple hundred pictures of our girl
http://www.morethings.com/images/sarah_palin/sarah_palin-photo_gallery00...
Joe Biden, VP (Vice and Plagiarist)
Obama has done much good thru working for ACORN. Remember, from tiny acorns, might oak trees grow.
Please folks - give us an example. And please, make it a good one.
If this were an election for Student Body President, I might vote for the dude, but he's applying to be the Leader of the United States of America. Is there anything in his governmental experience that indicates that he can be a great leader? Anything?
This ain't no popularity contest...
I'm tired of Sarah Palin. I'm tired of kicking her around, of waiting for her to have a public brain freeze, of hearing her droppin' g's and bringing nuc-u-lur back into the lexicon (I hope we're almost finished with that coming out of the White House).
At the same time, I'm proud that she's the second legitimate woman who's a running mate on a presidential ticket, the first to "electrify" a country. I'm mortified as I write that, but I'm proud of that big ol' crack in the glass ceilin' she's added to Hilary's 18 million others. (sigh)
As most of your poll-takers agree, no way is she qualified to be president. God help us all if she's a heartbeat away.
Do I feel that a citizen of this country who has not kept abreast of the foreign policy situations, and the current administration doctrines is qualified to step in as head of state in an emergency? No....
Do I feel that someone who will terminate people who disagree with her is worthy to be in the White House? No.......
Do I feel that someone who feels that because she is a woman she should be treated with deference in a television interview should be leading a country? No.....
Does a cram session with various political pundits counteract her inacurate knowledge of what life is like for the rest of us in the lower 48? No......
Does this woman have the ability to gain respect of various world leaders particularly those from countries where women are considered to be less than equal? no.
what we really need is a Margaret Thatcher type.. the closest we have is Hilary Clinton.
Anita Palin is no Hilary Clinton
And being a POW and being in the Vietnam War does not make you the right person to be president either. There are plenty of Vietnam Vets and others who were POW's .. and they aren't running for President-- though John Kerry did.. and he wasn't a POW.. he served his country. Don't bank on that one being the ACE..
Or maybe Obama would want his friend Tony Rezko to advise him on ethics in government.
Or maybe Obama would like William Ayers for his Secretary of Defense, since he knows how to blow things up.
Maybe Obama can install Rev. Wright as Secretary of State. All the other nations of the world will love his philosophy: God damn America!
I think where the logic breaks down is that you're assuming all Governor's are created equally. An American Governor's principal job is running the state, and to be honest, I'm not sure how good a governor she is, but thats for the people of Alaska to decide. But as an American, I feel that she's dangerously ignorant of world affairs and issues around a global economy.
And frankly, I think we've had enough of that already.
On the other hand, Obama and Biden are far more savvy. If you watched the debate, you'll have noticed how rarely Palin answers a direct question. She's not dumb, but she's not worldly either. And worse, she revels in her inexperience.
If she ever gets into the Presidential office, you might just wish for the good ol days when GW was in charge. And if that doesn't scare you, it should.
Don't you love it when a public relations man calls people degrading, hateful names?
You and your swill slinging dopes really should stop. Aside from Billy Bobs missing teeth with Confederate Flags in their pickups, Americans understand that Senator Obama is as American as you or I.
Someone commented on here that we live in a Global society and therefore need Obama. Folks, this world is getting so screwy and dangerous, that is exactly why we do NOT need a post-modern green horn such as Obama as POTUS. All the pie in the sky he professes is absolutely meaningless without solid, tough, and REAL national security. Somehow, grandiose social programs lose their luster when you have a nuclear missile up your ass.
Palin took five tries and five years to get a journalism degree at undistinguished schools, and managed to be an undistinguished student at all four schools involved in her quest for a chance to be a TV reporter. Obama was at the top of his class at every step of his collegiate journey. When pressed three times to answer, Palin cannot name a single existing newspaper or news magazine that she reads. If you can't see the difference here, perhaps you're not an ideal student or intellect either, but only through pride does a person lacking in a certain virtue seek to exalt that lack. Just because I'm not tall enough to slam dunk doesn't mean I push for the NBA to hire more short people! The Presidency's the hardest job in the world, or one of them. Stellar intellect, stellar ethics, and stellar success in life should all be ironclad prerequisites to the job. If Palin is qualified to be President, I am twice as qualified and will expect Palin fans' votes when I make my run for high office.
Who is qualified to be the President? There is no class to take to become certified. We have to put our trust in a person. I wish that person were Ron Paul!
So 75% believe Palin cant be president in case something happens to McCain. So I guess its OK to be an inexperienced presidential candidate, but if your a vice presidential candidate who has actually run a state, you don't qualify. The logic here escapes me completely.
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To: CBS News
Sarah Palin herself has requested to speak to America without the Media Filter in the Vice Presidential debate. ?I like being able to answer tough questions without the filter of the mainstream media telling the American people what they just heard,? she said in her closing.
The people of the United States of America deserve to see the CBS Katie Couric interviews with Sarah Palin in their entirety.
This should be acceptable by Republicans and Democrats as it will let Sarah Palin talk to America without the filter created by editing and leaving important information on the cutting room floor.
Let us see an edition of "Sarah Palin: Unfiltered".
This will allow Americans to see the real Sarah Palin.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
regardless of the VP candidates...are we really going to vote in a Hussein???? Seriously?? I'm saddened that I'm not going to be able to vote Democrat this election.
I sent John McCain a $1000 in September 2007...when his campaign was flailing. I believed his voice needed to be in the debate. Until Sarah Palin's acceptance speech I did not send a penny to any other candidate.
I was so outraged by the poor judgment demonstrated by McCain -- there were thousands, if not tens of thousands, of more capable, competent men and women who could serve as his VP. I promptly sent a large contribution to Obama. And with every solicitation letter I receive from John McCain (they arrive daily), I write to ask for my money back.
Whether "Joe six-pack" likes it or not...we live in a Global Society, not an igloo nation. We already had Joe-six pack from President for the last 8 years. Doesn't any one remember - "George W. Bush is the guy I want to have at my BBQ"???...Well - we got him-- only we got bbq'd.
Would it be so much to ask for a Presidential nominee who actually had some experience?
...for a VP nominee who actually had some experience *before* she takes office?
Stack rank all four candidates -- Obama, Biden, McCain and Palin -- in terms of experience, and she comes out 3rd out of 4. Obama is last.
Stack rank all four candidates in terms of executive experience -- meaning, 'has the candidate ever managed a budget before, had headcount before, and had to make decisions as opposed to provide advice' -- and she incredibly comes out first amongst the four, as she's been both governor and mayor.
Being the governor of a state was good enough for Clinton, good enough for Romney, and good enough for Reagan.
Those who attack her experience must feel terrible that Obama is the leading candidate for the Dem's, given his extraordinarily thin resume.
Be honest, folks. In his career in *government*, not running a campaign, has he ever demonstrated outstanding leadership or executive skills? Sarah certainly has, but her experience may nonetheless be too light.
Barack Obama has the least leadership or executive skills of *any* of the major candidates for president or vice president.
I'm not a Sarah fan, but she has a solid foundation -- an ability to connect with men and women, powerfully deliver her messages and ramp up quickly on complex subjects. The actuaries estimate that there is a 75% chance that Mr. McCain would survive a first term. Presumably, the chances of him passing in the first YEAR would be very small. So the real question would be -- If Sarah Palin had at least a year as Vice President under her belt, would she be competent to be President if John McCain were to be incapacitated? I don't have any doubt that she would. I will not be voting for the GOP ticket, but the fear mongering about Ms. Palin's ability is baseless and perhaps sexist.
To Pat Baker,
Actually, she has NOT been governor for a few years. She has been a governor since 2007, she won the election at the END of 2006. So, not even 2 years yet.
When a lot of people say she was put in the VP nominee ticket because she would shake things up for the Republican party, that's scary. Why was that the first and foremost reason why she was picked?!
We are not running a popularity contest here for god's sake. We need a leader, a WORLD LEADER that will get American back into the respectful country it is amongst other nations in this world. Not a PTA mom who claims she can juggle 5 kids when in fact her nanny, chef, driver/pilot, gardener and 20 other staffers take care of the Mom role for her. I'm all for the "women can do the same if not better job than men" ideal, but come on, she isn't even up to par on her events and history. When you can only make punch points and be a talking head, that is NOT a leader. She can't even name ONE supreme court decision other than Row vs. Wade. And being able to see Russia from Alaska does not qualify as foreign experience. We do not need and DO NOT want an average Joe or Jane to be our president or vice president.
It is scary when our (by that I mean the republicans) expectations have sunk so low.
And it's even more scary when people are voting for republican SIMPLY because she's pro-life, even for those women who were victims of rape or incest would NOT get a choice. That alone, to me, is hugely undermining the equality so many women have worked so hard for so many years.
Maybe the most appropriate question is . . . if Barack Obama is elected president, whether or not John McCain dies, is he qualified to lead the country?
Being a governor is a proven road to the White House. Alaska is a strategic state. Let's see: Clinton was from Arkansas -- even less strategic, Carter from Georgia and Reagan from California . . . Bush from Texas . . . oh, sure, I saw a post on the Huffington Post this week that said "Bush is intellectually challenged." Of course, there was no evidence to support the claim.
Obama is currently more likely to become president than Sarah Palin and that's something that should concern all clear-thinking Americans.
How could she possibly be any worse that what we have been subjected to recently. I am sure Harry Truman's skills woudl also have been panned. McCain ought to be a good choice as nobody has been sure what party he belongs to for many years.
Deluded? Although she has as much or more experience than Obama, you are willing to suggest that my delusion is that she could not be President, but Obama can be?
The only delusion is that Obama's experience is greater than hers.
Palin is absolutely not qualified - anyone who thinks so is deluded.
The point was she won't take no crap.
Too bad they don't have a minimum test for people to take in order to qualify for the job.
Then James they should do the same before becoming parents. Maybe then we won't have so many libetards. Bunch of whiners don't know a good thing when it slaps them upside the head.
As a Vietnam veteran I can assure you that sad fact by itself (yeah, we lost a war we had no business being in) does not qualify anyone to be President. While I respect McCain's service to his country McCain himself has admitted that he collaborated with the enemy and signed documents condemning America's.bombing of Hanoi as being war crimes.
As at the time we were carpet bombing a densely populated Hanoi with low level B-52 bombing runs, the North Vietnamese perhaps had a point that a stressed out and in terrible pain McCain decided to agree with.
Not that I blame him. Fortunately, my POW camp experience was limited to a combat training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C. It was only for a very long day but that was enough to make brave grown men trained for combat by battle hardened US Marines cry out in pain. McCain's experience had to be horrible and I'm sure that the scars, mental and physical, must still be with him.
However, I wasn't referring to McCain other than his grandstanding poor judgement in selecting Governor Palin as his running mate. Sarah may be a swell gal, certainly her down home nature appeals to a lot of down home people across America, but please, qualified to perhaps have to step into the President's role?
She is a little league player suddenly thrown into the major leagues. I admire her spunk but fear her aggressive claim that she is ready to serve when she can't even handle soft ball interviews. Who wants a President just like an average Joe? In case you haven't noticed there are very complicated problems that America faces that will require outstanding leadership to solve.
I'm not a big Obama fan either but at least the man has first class intelligence and a first class temperament. He doesn't tend to shoot from the hip or fire, ready, aim like old fighter pilots are apt to do. Palin was a choice designed to fire up the Republican Party's conservative base and in that the move was successful. But at what risk to the country if McCain and Palin are elected?
With the odds being about one in four that a 72 year old cancer survivor would not make it another four years a President Palin is a frightening possibility.
That's putting country first? Please! Give me a break.
ldaught2
AHEM ! ! !
//Until then, keep reading all the world's magazines and Newspapers. They actually can teach you a lot.//
Are you kidding?? what can a bias newspaper and magazine teach?? (and that would be all of them)That is the most idiot statement I have read!
To answer the question...Could Palin be President?...yes yes and yes....The other 3 on the ticket was in the senate and HELPED drive America where we are today! I dont care if Palin comes from a goat farm, she could do better than this stinkin government!!
Lady Coveted....another woman that feels threatened by good looking successful women.
James flew in from that alternate universe that Joe Biden lives in. Maybe the Missouri Truth Squad can help him.
being as putin's no longer president of russia.
dmitri medvedev succeeded putin back in march, she's so out of touch she'd probably miss that point too.
She's competent all right. Competent enough to ban books at the public library, books she has never even read. Competent enough to try to fire a librarian who was just doing her job, Competent enough to veto sex education for minors, (surprise there huh?), competent enough to fire the head of the troopers who refused to fire her ex-brother in law for unjustifiable reasons.
No wonder repugs love her so much, she'll fit right in..*L*
At least Obama went through a process and garnered enough votes to earn the right to be where he is today. Palin was handed the position because McCain needed a quick fix and liked the way she looked and talked.
Was she the most qualified and best suited republican for the job? Of course not and people are not being genuine if they say yes. For that reason McCain should and will lose this election.
Too bad they don't have a minimum test for people to take in order to qualify for the job.
Palin would shove her pretty heels up Putin's ass. Then make him beg for more.
Yes. She would do a great job, because she has intelligence coupled with common sense, grit, and good solid values. Would to God that this country had had dozens of Presidents like her instead of some of the buffoons we've suffered through.
No he'll bring them in from the hood.
is not the kind of Hunter i respect.....and margaret Thatcher is on her way over their to whoop your ass for comparing her to Palin....Thatcher was one of the most intelligent and tough politicians in modern times....Palin doesn't have a college education and she can't even stand up to KATIE M*^#ATHERF%*#KING COURIC....stop comparing her to Thatcher
Obama will have the flag stomper and terrorist, Dick Ayres and the God D@*$ America Reverend Wright. Both these gentlemen have doctorates!
it is very important who the president brings into their admin.....I'm certain Obama isn't going to fill his cabinet from his high school yearbook like little miss Palin
A one-term governor who is the most popular governor in the country.
Of course, that's one more term than former "community organizer" and one-term senator.
Obviously you haven't seen Sarah Palin in the real world, she hunts guts and eats things that get in her way, I would imagine you are the type of idiot that thought Margaret Thatcher was a bad choice too....Russia would beg for forgiveness from Palin and Putin would be licking Sarah's boots in red square....
Moron.
More competent than Al Gore. More competent than Dick Cheney. More competent than Dan Quayle. Palin would do just fine. Being president is as much or more about who you have around you than anything else. You must be able to make tough decisions, and know what you believe in, but at the end of the day the experts you surround yourself with as President will make or break your term in the modern context.
She's clearly not competent.
http://pullinsreport.com/2008/10/03/scott-pullins--online-poll--do-you-h...
russia calls us a bunch of homos, and Putin slams his shoe on the desk? ......if Palin were president Putin would literally rape her mouth on live telivision then claim he thought she was the "entertainment"
The answer is YES, she has run something, SHE has more experience RUNNING a government than ANY of the candidates... So yes she is Qualified.
Obama isn't qualified to be elected dog catcher, McCain at least has the experience in dealing with hostile forces, and for you libtards there still are hostile forces at work oh and they are hoping for Obama too...
I didn't say NO degree. I said not an "Ivy League Degree". I was just giving my opinion - "If John McCain died or became incapacitated, would Sarah Palin be competent to be President?" My answer is yes.
Clinton's budget experience was a budget of Arkansas which was smaller than cuyahoga county. Obama has ZERO budget experience. She can manage a budget. She communicates and articulates the GOP positions more effectively than McCain, Bush, Cheney and Dole to name some powerful people.
go to Canada you commie bastages!
and an Obama/Biden victory will make us look like a bunch of pansies...I would love for you to explain how a war veteran that went through what McCain did would cause the world to look at us as a laughing stock? Mrs Thatcher was looked at a little off by the owrkd but she did fine? is it you are scared of women or hunting women?
Palin is the only candidate in the race I would vote for president and be happy about it. I will vote McCain just to get Sarah Palin closer to the Big Job.
The US is going to hell because McCain's buddy George Bush set us on that course. 4 more years of that?
BTW, the question was if McCain kicks, is Palin qualified? And the answer is no.
Instead of attacking Obama, how about telling why you think Palin is qualified? Is it because even you know she isn't? Typical Republican.
All those "economic experts" have great post-grad degrees from high end schools. Hopefully, that will help them as they look for a new job.
Palin makes a big deal about her "six pack joe" ways and seems to be proud of her ignorance. We have had almost eight years of a largely disinterested in the world at large President and see where that has taken us. American is on a slippery downward slope and it will be difficult to avoid a hard crash and burn landing.
I for one don't want someone as VP, who may well end up being President, who is just another six pack Joe yahoo. America is the laughing stock of the world just to have such a yahoo candidate.
If McCain and Palin are somehow elected American's standing in the world as a world leader, much less a super power, will be further reduced to the vanishing point. We would be looked upon as a nation of village idiots.
It's not that I love Obama. Come to think of it with the choice down to Obama or McCain perhaps we American have found the perfect means to self destruct. The support given by McCain and Obama for the $700 billion bailout bill (before another $100 billion or so in pure pork was added) is another giant step in that direction.
"You idiots care more about a donkey and an elephant than you do about the stars and stripes. You get what you deserve." The truest statement since Reagan stated the most scary thing ever was "I'm from the government and I'm here to help"
I wouldnt be so dead set against OBAMA if he were more Country first, rather than Blame everyone else... HIS party has led congress for the last 2 years and we have gone from solvency to bankruptcy and BOTH parties are to blame, ONLY one party is used to responsibility, the other is used to "Tolerance" and forgiveness of their own....
you mean like the modern day general who doesn't have a college degree? are we suddenly recruiting presidents from third world countries? because EVERY American General has a college degree......lets not pretend we live in the world of 2 centuries ago
Nothing like partisanship. That's right put the party before the country. No wonder the US is going to hell in a rocketship. You idiots care more about a donkey and an elephant than you do about the stars and stripes. You get what you deserve.
Oh and I'm qualified because I am a black community organizer.. Don't look at the communities I organized or anything, just trust me for CHANGE... BS, it is highway strong arm robbery, ACORN? Rev Wright? Ayers? Phlegar? Farakhan? Ok Palin has what? A couple of LIES perpetrated by the elitist media that have been debunked. Yeah Obama in 08 and the end of our nation in 09....good plan.
It's ironic that if you guys had listened to Carter in the 70's you would not be as f**cked as you are now and you would probably have energy independence.
Say what you want about Obama, he'll make a much better President than either "I'm qualified because I can see Russia from my pooper, yah, you betcha" or "I'm qualified because I was a POW a million years ago, wait, what was the question again?"
Palin Derangement Syndrome is alive and well as the media blitzkrieg is desperate to discredit the Palin/McCain presidential ticket.
Palin handily beat Biden down last night, and that causes severe swelling in the liberal frontal lobe.
So you say go back home hockey mom... Wow... your complete lack of what a hockey mom is.. basically a communtity leader...hmmm Let's see Omaa is just that, he has not been a Governer, worked a state budger.. .his short political careeer shows less tenure that Palin. Fair is Fair , your last paragraph shows your compete ignorance,,, go read a bit yourself!
You mean like George Washington?
and how about looking at it this way... with all Biden's asinine gaffes would people be thrilled to have him as president, if Obama were to die? I'd be much happier with a Palin presidency than either an Obama or Biden presidency.
She's done very well for Alaska...thank you very much.
It's not saying much, but I think Palin's more qualified than Obama. The problem is that if you vote Republican, an unqualified person MIGHT become president. If you vote Democrat, an unqualified person WILL become president.
The only logical ticket is Biden-McCain -- one which, during the primaries, Joe Biden said he wouldn't mind.
you would not make a good president nor would anyone who doesn't have an University Degree.....watch that sassy little Katie Couric if you want to know why Sara Palin is completely incompetent
If Palin isn't competent enough to be President, then Obama is even LESS competent to hold the position!!
Why won't Sara Palin be a competent President? Is there anything about Obama that makes him more intelligent than Palin? It offends me as a person to think differently. I believe she would do as well, if not better, than any other of the men or women who have made a run during this election.
I didn't go to an ivy league college. I haven't served as a PTO chairperson or any other office but I think I would make a darn good president. I'm excited to think that maybe we might have something fresh in the office. From Hillary to McCain it is the same old same old.
Margaret
While one could argue all day long about the experience factor between Obama and Palin, one can't argue much about the difference in education. I would rather have someone educated in the highest office of the land.
Thanks, but no thanks for that sweet talkin', well read gal from Alaska.
Don't YA know?
I am voting for McCain/Palin for precisely that reason, I would be WAY more happy with Palin as President than I will be with McCain.
If Obama wins we ALL lose....Oh and a preemptive dismiss to those that say it's because he is black...Its not because he is black its because he is a communist/socialist libtard baby killing gun taking no leadership other than "ACORN" type skills.... but vote how you want, I cant wait till you liberal idiots get what you want, just like after Carter, you came crying to the Conservatives to save you, Obama is a black Carter maybe worse.
Sarah Palin is a poser. She's so enamored with Ronald Reagan I believe, in part, because she's just like him - an actor. Reagan wasn't a president as much as he was able to act like a president. The VP debates last night showed this - Palin is all show and no substance. What's really scary is she believes that she's capable. I think she really has no idea and is not capable of getting it. I think some call this sociopathic tendencies?!
She proved to me that she doesn't have an IQ of 75. It is more like 90 or 95.
Palin is an order of magnitude more Podunk than any national political figure in modern times. Case in point, 6 months ago, Palin said, flat out, she is not INTERESTED in national policy, as in she doesn't have the time or will to keep up with what is going on in this country...when you use NLE as the measure Obama is far ahead of Palin, exemplified by the fact that the very first thing he did in the Senate was get a law passed to help secure "loose nukes" in the former USSR....compare that to Palin who apparently could not even pass a seventh grade civics test (doesn't know any supreme court cases besides Roe v. Wade?)
All the PAlin supporters are the same , pardon my french, IDIOTS who supported GW because he's a guy they can drink a beer with.....Palin sure is a regular joe...Joe Retard that is
If something happened to McCain on day one would Palin be ready? No, BUT what makes you think Obama is? Lets talk about the TOP of the ticket. Give me a break!!!
I love how people point out how Palin's not qualified SHOULD something happen to McCain. And what makes Barack qualified? He's been in the Senate for 2 years? And if he is elected, he's it. At least with McCain, we're electing a very seasoned and proven person who has a pretty good track record for change. Obama can talk about change but he hasn't walked it at all.
Source please. Media previously said superficial Basal cell.
He has had MELANOMA. The deadliest form of skin cancer
Poor Palin. I commend her on the acceptance of such a difficult position in such a tough time. It takes a really strong person to take on the role she has. And I do agree with the fact that she may "catch on quickly". I'm just particularly concerned and unsure she has any idea what she is doing. Period.
Go back home hockey mom. Gain experience over the next 8 years. Become more involved on a national level. Listen to the cries of us people. And then please, come back again :) Until then, keep reading all the world's magazines and Newspapers. They actually can teach you a lot.
Are you kidding? The notion that she's being unfairly judged as unqualified because she's a woman is absurd. If she were a man, McCain would have been laughed out of the country for picking a first-term governor with no other applicable experience and zero national - let alone foreign policy - qualifications.
Women with any brains at all should be insulted that McCain and the Republicans think that they will vote for any woman they offer, or belive this particular woman is remotely qualified to run any country, forget about the United States.
what you say is partially true, superficial skin cancers are not fatal, especially with decent healthcare, but WE DON'T KNOW THE EXTENT OF MCCAIN"S CANCER because he won't release ALL of his medical records......don't sit here and defend him against this criticism, when his campaign could put this completely to bed with a single phone call to his doctor.
I'm sick of McCain calling Obama a on the job learner, community action worker. Palin is is a affrimative action herself. Mrs Bush said she was a "quick learner" Do I need a vp who is a quick learner? She's just a Gov for a few years, no national experience. She can't answer straight question. These photo opts with people from the MiddleEast aren't getting on my nerves, they are making me sick Who cares if she's cute while my 401 K might go down the tubes!. Hillary Clinton would run rings around her. I don't need a " on the job VP during these troubled times..
Enough of the cancer stuff!!! Talk about spin and/or ignorance! When's the last time someone actually died from superficial squamous or basal cell skin cancer? Answer: NEVER. Now if it were actually melanoma or other types of invasive squamous cell cancer, then it would be a different story - BUT IT'S NOT!!!!!!
Check out her interview with Katie Couric. She shares that she reads ALL the newspapers in the world. She must be really freakin smart. She also graduated from the University of Idaho. I mean it doesnt get much more prestigious than that. And besides, who is Biden to talk.
Don't worry about Palin. If you saw her interviews, you would know that the... War in Iraq and reforms to our economy and importance in the field of green energy under the umbrella of job creation and then health care.
She knows what everyone needs...
uh hu .....uh hu !!!
come on, hes only had cancer 3 times. plus, its not like hes old or anything
And, here's an embed of the poll, if I've piqued your interest by now:
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