Sarah Palin (Alaska Gov) McCain's VP

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by ajmccarrell

She's great! She's a real woman who hunts moose and everything. LOL! She comes from as far away from DC as you can get! It also helps that my dead aunt lived in Wasila under Palin.

You can see how people might think that's NOT so much of a good idea. I think Alaskans are kind of out of touch with the rest of America. That's the vibe i got when I spent a year in Anchorage. It's not true of everyone there, obviously...

[ajmccarrell]

Originally Posted by Brwn_eyes0511

I'm by no means a Log Cabin Republican.. however I am a Republican and nothing could be more untrue than to say I hate myself! In fact I am probably guilty of loving myself and my "gayness" too much! Why sould I be a Democrat when I agree with almost NOTHING they stand for?

Bravo! I wish there were more like you!

[LukeA]

Originally Posted by Gypsy-Rhiannon

I'm sure I read that she's against gay marriage too

Indeed. Alaska was one of the first states to legally ban gay marriages.

[ajmccarrell]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

Scandalous! I lllllike it! I do however think that the Dinosaur and the Barracuda has a catchy ring to it!

Did you read what the State Trooper did? He tazered his own 11 year old son, threatened to kill Palin's father, and he was caught drinking in his squad car. If the commissioner wasn't willing to fire a creep like that because of "code blue" I'd fire him too, if I didn't bring him up on charges first. Palin did the right thing. Why aren't the dems, who are so anti-domestic violence applauding this?!

[ajmccarrell]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Bull****. If there's proof, let's see it. Put up or shut up.
Also, a Google search produced nothing of note.

I found countless articles on her, besides, what she said was in confidence and a private conversation. The guy who also worked in her office that tried to persue it got fired. Besides, Clinton appointed her to begin with. Do yer own research, bucko!
Here's a google search, you'll see a ton of federal cases that she handled. So much for "nothing of note" ya hoser! http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...ngler+attorney

[David]

Originally Posted by mylittledemon

You can see how people might think that's NOT so much of a good idea. I think Alaskans are kind of out of touch with the rest of America. That's the vibe i got when I spent a year in Anchorage. It's not true of everyone there, obviously...

Alaska has the best earthquakes & the best tsunamis of any state in the Union.

[omigodstevie]

This might be considered jumping to conclusions, but I just think this was a very bone-headed move for him.

As smart as she might be, she's awfully inexperienced, and I just can't help but think to the possible future. Let's say theoretically that McCain gets elected, and due to the laws of nature, he doesn't, er, 'finish his term'. We'd be left with Palin running the country...that makes me nervous.

Plus his choice comes across as almost insulting to women voters. It's like he's trying to say that if there's a woman running with him, all the thoughtless little Democratic women will flock to him just because we're the same sex, and were totally relying on a female candidate.

Just my opinion :\

[BombaySapphire3]

Originally Posted by ajmccarrell

I found countless articles on her, besides, what she said was in confidence and a private conversation. The guy who also worked in her office that tried to persue it got fired. Besides, Clinton appointed her to begin with. Do yer own research, bucko!
Here's a google search, you'll see a ton of federal cases that she handled. So much for "nothing of note" ya hoser! http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...ngler+attorney

Wow what a wild coincidence~! You have an aunt who is privy to information about proving Hillary Clinton killed Vince Foster and another one who happened to live in the tiny burg of Moose**** Alaska when Sarah Palin was mayor! Do you also perhaps have an aunt living in a cave in the Hindu Kush who knows the exact location of Bin Laden's hideout?!Or another aunt nearby Seattle who has actually met Bigfoot!Or could it be you even have an aunt that knows precisely where the WMDS are kept hidden in the Iraqi desert!!!Impressive.

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by omigodstevie

This might be considered jumping to conclusions, but I just think this was a very bone-headed move for him.

As smart as she might be, she's awfully inexperienced, and I just can't help but think to the possible future. Let's say theoretically that McCain gets elected, and due to the laws of nature, he doesn't, er, 'finish his term'. We'd be left with Palin running the country...that makes me nervous.

Plus his choice comes across as almost insulting to women voters. It's like he's trying to say that if there's a woman running with him, all the thoughtless little Democratic women will flock to him just because we're the same sex, and were totally relying on a female candidate.

Just my opinion :\

I think he's made a masterful choice. The first effect is to have stolen all the first pages, and only one day after Democratic convention. There wold be tons of press about her now, all over the world. Even only to be mother of five and a governor with over a 90% of approval. I mean, does the lady sleep every once in a while?

She looks a very strong character and an intelligent woman, and seems to have all the characteristics that might reassure even the most conservatives among the Republicans. Hats off to McCain for the smart move. Obviously I hope they'll lose.

Romy

[skcin]

Originally Posted by Brwn_eyes0511

I'm by no means a Log Cabin Republican.. however I am a Republican and nothing could be more untrue than to say I hate myself! In fact I am probably guilty of loving myself and my "gayness" too much! Why sould I be a Democrat when I agree with almost NOTHING they stand for?

Good Lord you have changed. You must be embarrassed by some of the ignorant **** you used to say here. But good for you, you seem very happy.

Originally Posted by omigodstevie

This might be considered jumping to conclusions, but I just think this was a very bone-headed move for him.

As smart as she might be, she's awfully inexperienced, and I just can't help but think to the possible future. Let's say theoretically that McCain gets elected, and due to the laws of nature, he doesn't, er, 'finish his term'. We'd be left with Palin running the country...that makes me nervous.

Plus his choice comes across as almost insulting to women voters. It's like he's trying to say that if there's a woman running with him, all the thoughtless little Democratic women will flock to him just because we're the same sex, and were totally relying on a female candidate.
Just my opinion :\

Problem is there ARE women who will vote for him now, soley because there's a woman on the ticket. Just like there are whites who will vote for McCain because he's white, blacks who will vote for Obama because he's half black, etc. Sad, but true. Ever since Hillary lost the nomination, we've heard some of her supporters talking about voting for McCain rather than Obama (which I still don't, for the life of me, understand - it's like it's just for spite.) This move will probably clinch it for them.

[The Chain]

Originally Posted by LukeA

Indeed. Alaska was one of the first states to legally ban gay marriages.

and the only to have legalized, in-home possesion/use of marijuana protected in our state constitution.
Perfect representation of the 50/5o split of political mindsets up here- the oil people/rednecks, and the true Alaskans

And I agree with what was said about some Alaskans being out of touch- we have a lot of indifferent youth and dumb hicks up here! But many of us are down to earth, laid back people who care very deeply about whats going on, not only in the US, but the entire world.

I honestly don't know what McCain was thinking with this Palin thing.
Either he is trying to mimic the historic nature of Obama's campain, or has hopefully realized the public does not want another 4 years of disaster, so he's given up taking this seriously

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by ajmccarrell

I found countless articles on her, besides, what she said was in confidence and a private conversation. ]

Then why are you running around telling people on the internet? Again, I could find nothing linking your friend to Vince Foster on Google.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

Wow what a wild coincidence~! You have an aunt who is privy to information about proving Hillary Clinton killed Vince Foster and another one who happened to live in the tiny burg of Moose**** Alaska when Sarah Palin was mayor! Do you also perhaps have an aunt living in a cave in the Hindu Kush who knows the exact location of Bin Laden's hideout?!Or another aunt nearby Seattle who has actually met Bigfoot!Or could it be you even have an aunt that knows precisely where the WMDS are kept hidden in the Iraqi desert!!!Impressive.

Amen honey. Amen.

[David]

Originally Posted by omigodstevie

As smart as she might be, she's awfully inexperienced, and I just can't help but think to the possible future.

On the other hand, what is "experience" really worth, anyway? I imagine that, in the lives of some, it's worth a great deal, but it doesn't benefit everyone. The suits that have been running the corporation I used to work for -- McClatchy -- all have plenty of "experience," but they still sank the company.

Personal characteristics -- integrity, intelligence, mordant wit, proper respect for my money -- are more important to me than what the CV says, especially in big politics. Actually, I'm generally disilussioned & perhaps even repulsed by the Newt Romneys & Mitt McCains on Capitol Hill -- all their hundreds of years of experience amount inevitably to pandering, corruption, & tyranny.

[JWS]

Originally Posted by vermicious knid

Countdown to the first person in the media to dismiss her for being in beauty pageants. A former football star wouldn't be dismissed, but she will be.

Jack Kemp.