Sarah Palin, McCain VP......... - Page 5

Westernskies · 08-29-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mews

Palin's "no abortions in any circumstances" is a deal-breaker for me.

A pity.

ta,
mews

Ah, yes, another single-issue voter.

A pity.

haha · 08-29-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by socca

Maximizing personal comfort - that's what it's all about, isn't it?

I guess. It works for us here on the board.

Ha

mews · 08-29-2008, 07:19 PM

wyoming - not single issue, but that's the deal-breaker. (there might be others, ya never know!)

ta,
mews

kowski · 08-29-2008, 07:24 PM

Lets see against killing inocent babies, yes they have my vote. And when I stand before my maker I will receive a crown.

Midpack · 08-29-2008, 07:24 PM

Amazing all the strong opinions about someone most of us never heard of until earlier today. I listened to her brief acceptance speech, but I think I'll "get to know her" before I categorize, criticize or praise her. Crazy I know...

FIRE'd@51 · 08-29-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ladelfina

apparently she also says "New-cu-lar" like GWB. Disappointing from this Eye-talian's pov.

As does Jimmy Carter as well as most other politicians, and probably 90% of the English-speaking people.

I notice you didn't bother to point out that Nancy Pelosi said "natural gas is clean, unlike fossil fuels". Do conceptual mistakes disappoint you, or just grammatical ones?

Rich_in_Tampa · 08-29-2008, 07:28 PM

Obviously a pure political move, as was Biden. But I'm interested in seeing how two issues in particular play out: first, whether the "not ready to lead" theme will ring a little hollow now with a VP candidate who clearly has no federal experience in the big leagues.

Second, McCain could have made some inroads into disillusioned Hillary supporters if he had selected a woman more conspicuous, more moderate, and with more credible bona fides. It is hard to imagine even the most adamant Hillary supporters who would react so strongly that they would cross over because of this candidate.

Dawg54 · 08-29-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Midpack

Amazing all the strong opinions about someone most of us never heard of until earlier today. I listened to her brief acceptance speech, but I think I'll "get to know her" before I categorize, criticize or praise her. Crazy I know...

Much to logical. Go crawl back under your rock.

**Martha** · 08-29-2008, 07:29 PM

She wants the polar bear off the endangered species list and does not believe global warming is caused by humans. She apparently supported the bridge to nowhere, to get the earmark, according to CNBC, as recently as two years ago. Apparently now she is saying that she did not support that project. She supports ANWR drilling. She has no recorded positions on many issues. Sarah Palin on the Issues

I have no problem with her being a "super mom," no problem with the guns, no problem with the outdoorsy stuff, and I can live with the fact that McCain both married a beauty queen and selected one as his running mate, but Palin isn't going to get the Hillary supporters. That was not the point. The point is to have someone acceptable to the religious right and to get McCain's reputation as a maverick back. We are the agents of change! Not you!

Fun to watch and talk about though, guessing from the fact that at the moment I am typing this 25 people are looking at this thread.

DallasGuy · 08-29-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kowski

Lets see against killing inocent babies, yes they have my vote. And when I stand before my maker I will receive a crown.

Let's see...for the Iraq war...10's of thousands of innocent Iraqi's killed...voted for them. I guess your maker will have to take away that crown.

Just another example of the right believing that they are holier than thou.

Midpack · 08-29-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawg52

Much to logical. Go crawl back under your rock.

Sorry, don't know what I was thinking...

Midpack · 08-29-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FIRE'd@51

I notice you didn't bother to point out that Nancy Pelosi said "natural gas is clean, unlike fossil fuels". Do conceptual mistakes disappoint you, or just grammatical ones?

Quit picking nits, she's "trying to save the planet" for God's sake!!! What's wrong with you?

Bram · 08-29-2008, 07:46 PM

Awfully quick decision making on McCain's part. He first met Palin @ a governors' conference in February, 2008. Then just last week had his second face to face with her in AZ & made his decision. Doesn't quite square with the reports that he wants a "comfort level" with & loyalty from those in his inner circle. I think she's merely a figurehead for him.

I can't imagine the reality shock she'll be going through in the next 2 months, with Secret Service all but following her into a bathroom stall. Then the press/media crawling all over every single minute detail of her life, history, family, children, and every word that comes out of her mouth. Yikes, what was this gal from the frozen tundra thinking?

Westernskies · 08-29-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Martha

Fun to watch and talk about though, guessing from the fact that at the moment I am typing this 25 people are looking at this thread.

We are all living vicariously through your postings.

kowski · 08-29-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DallasGuy

Let's see...for the Iraq war...10's of thousands of innocent Iraqi's killed...voted for them. I guess your maker will have to take away that crown.

Just another example of the right believing that they are holier than thou.

Do you have any idea how many babys have been killed since Rpe v Wade. It is in the millions. Second Iraq hit NY first. I believe in an eye for an eye. Also when I read the Book I don't think you were mentioned as the one decideing who got one or even the one handing them out. ha ha

ladelfina · 08-29-2008, 08:14 PM

I don't know if this counts as "dirty linen".. but it sure doesn't show much economic sense:

Daily Kos: Sarah Palin and Wasilla Sports Complex land deal
with links to AK papers about a $15 million "sports complex" and $1.7 million land boondoggle in Wasilla. A town of 6000 people.. sheesh.

I live in a town of 5000 people and the annual budget of the whole town is probably less than just the lawyers' fees here.

FIRE'd@51: I think the name thing bothers me most. There was a state senator of Hawaiian background when I was growing up; his last name was Kumekawa. My conservative and fairly racist dad used to call him "Kookumwawa" on purpose. I knew his kid in school and they were really nice people. I think it gives people a twisted sense of power when they don't give a crap about other people's names.. witness Bush giving everyone a nickname, even rude demeaning ones. It's not cute; it's the reflection of something deeply wrong with him that he needs to give people HIS names and discounts their own. That's my Lucy van Pelt diagnosis.

McCain and Bush are highly paid to interact with both domestic and foreign people on our behalf and they should LEARN THEIR NAMES and their countries' names. I don't personally care if Bush calls Rove "turd blossom".. but I hope he soon leaves off calling Putin "pooty-poot".

Zero-tolerance abortion ban with no exceptions for life of the mother would, I imagine, be a deal-breaker for 99% of women. I'm happy kowski will get a crown out of the deal, though, if I'm dead. That would almost make it worthwhile.

Westernskies · 08-29-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ladelfina

I live in a town of 5000 people and the annual budget of the whole town is probably less than just the lawyers' fees here.

and your point is....?

lets-retire · 08-29-2008, 08:38 PM

ladelfina--Linking to an obviously left wing site doesn't really reveal anything unexpected. Link to a more centered reference and your point would have some meaning.

Marquette · 08-29-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kowski

Second Iraq hit NY first.

We've got an uninformed poster in aisle 6!

Marquette · 08-29-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by clifp

Hardly about 40% of Republican are pro choice in some form, and the vast majority of Republican support abortion in cases of rape, incest, or the mother's health.

Call me crazy, but I think if I were picking someone I'd like to see qualities that would appeal to the other 60%, especially when a rather vocal constituency is fairly squarely in that percentage.

Regardless, my candidate is still better than all of the other candidates

I've had pollsters call 4 times in the last three weeks.

The questions are:

1. How closely have you been following the presidential race?
"Not at all"

2. Well, as you're probably aware, the two candidates for president are Obama and McCain. If you were to vote today, who would you be voting for?
"Actually, those are just the Democratic and Republican candidates. At this point, I'm probably voting for Bob Barr"

Bob Barr?

"Yes"

Thank you for your time.

08-29-2008, 07:24 PM	#84
kowski Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 92	Lets see against killing inocent babies, yes they have my vote. And when I stand before my maker I will receive a crown. __________________ If you think nobody cares whether you're alive or dead, try missing a couple of mortgage payments.

08-29-2008, 07:24 PM	#85
Midpack Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,035	Amazing all the strong opinions about someone most of us never heard of until earlier today. I listened to her brief acceptance speech, but I think I'll "get to know her" before I categorize, criticize or praise her. Crazy I know... __________________ You only live once...

08-29-2008, 07:28 PM	#87
Rich_in_Tampa Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 6,013	Obviously a pure political move, as was Biden. But I'm interested in seeing how two issues in particular play out: first, whether the "not ready to lead" theme will ring a little hollow now with a VP candidate who clearly has no federal experience in the big leagues. Second, McCain could have made some inroads into disillusioned Hillary supporters if he had selected a woman more conspicuous, more moderate, and with more credible bona fides. It is hard to imagine even the most adamant Hillary supporters who would react so strongly that they would cross over because of this candidate. __________________ Rich Tampa, FL (10% retired) As if you didn't know..If the above message happens to contain medical content, it's NOT intended as advice, and may not be accurate, applicable or sufficient. Don't rely on it for any medical purpose whatsoever. Consult your own doctor for all medical advice.

08-29-2008, 07:29 PM	#89
Martha Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: minnesota Posts: 10,071	She wants the polar bear off the endangered species list and does not believe global warming is caused by humans. She apparently supported the bridge to nowhere, to get the earmark, according to CNBC, as recently as two years ago. Apparently now she is saying that she did not support that project. She supports ANWR drilling. She has no recorded positions on many issues. Sarah Palin on the Issues I have no problem with her being a "super mom," no problem with the guns, no problem with the outdoorsy stuff, and I can live with the fact that McCain both married a beauty queen and selected one as his running mate, but Palin isn't going to get the Hillary supporters. That was not the point. The point is to have someone acceptable to the religious right and to get McCain's reputation as a maverick back. We are the agents of change! Not you! Fun to watch and talk about though, guessing from the fact that at the moment I am typing this 25 people are looking at this thread. __________________ . Do not rely on the information provided--my posts are not to be taken as legal advice. Needless to say you must consult with your legal representative. I am not responsible for errors. If I offended you with cya I apologize. If I did not, I tried.

08-29-2008, 07:46 PM	#93
Bram Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 159	Awfully quick decision making on McCain's part. He first met Palin @ a governors' conference in February, 2008. Then just last week had his second face to face with her in AZ & made his decision. Doesn't quite square with the reports that he wants a "comfort level" with & loyalty from those in his inner circle. I think she's merely a figurehead for him. I can't imagine the reality shock she'll be going through in the next 2 months, with Secret Service all but following her into a bathroom stall. Then the press/media crawling all over every single minute detail of her life, history, family, children, and every word that comes out of her mouth. Yikes, what was this gal from the frozen tundra thinking? __________________ . . Every step of the journey is the journey.

08-29-2008, 07:19 PM	#83
mews Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 180	wyoming - not single issue, but that's the deal-breaker. (there might be others, ya never know!) ta, mews

08-29-2008, 08:14 PM	#96
ladelfina Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,697	I don't know if this counts as "dirty linen".. but it sure doesn't show much economic sense: Daily Kos: Sarah Palin and Wasilla Sports Complex land deal with links to AK papers about a $15 million "sports complex" and $1.7 million land boondoggle in Wasilla. A town of 6000 people.. sheesh. I live in a town of 5000 people and the annual budget of the whole town is probably less than just the lawyers' fees here. FIRE'd@51: I think the name thing bothers me most. There was a state senator of Hawaiian background when I was growing up; his last name was Kumekawa. My conservative and fairly racist dad used to call him "Kookumwawa" on purpose. I knew his kid in school and they were really nice people. I think it gives people a twisted sense of power when they don't give a crap about other people's names.. witness Bush giving everyone a nickname, even rude demeaning ones. It's not cute; it's the reflection of something deeply wrong with him that he needs to give people HIS names and discounts their own. That's my Lucy van Pelt diagnosis. McCain and Bush are highly paid to interact with both domestic and foreign people on our behalf and they should LEARN THEIR NAMES and their countries' names. I don't personally care if Bush calls Rove "turd blossom".. but I hope he soon leaves off calling Putin "pooty-poot". Zero-tolerance abortion ban with no exceptions for life of the mother would, I imagine, be a deal-breaker for 99% of women. I'm happy kowski will get a crown out of the deal, though, if I'm dead. That would almost make it worthwhile.

08-29-2008, 08:38 PM	#98
lets-retire Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,327	ladelfina--Linking to an obviously left wing site doesn't really reveal anything unexpected. Link to a more centered reference and your point would have some meaning. __________________ You don't want to work. You want to live like a king, but the big bad world don't owe you a thing. Get over it--The Eagles