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 Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain, left, smiles as his vice presidential running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, pumps her fist during a campaign rally in Dayton, Ohio, on Friday. Stephan Savoia / The Associated Press
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Longview Palin family proudly hears news that relative is McCain's pick for V.P.
Friday, August 29, 2008 11:17 PM PDT
By Andre Stepankowsky
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E-mail this articleThe Palin family of Longview was bursting its buttons Friday. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, Sen. John McCain’s surprise choice as his vice presidential running mate, is married to the nephew of Ted Palin, a well-known retired Longview businessman.
“Honest to God, I’m so proud of her. She’s the most likeable person,” said Ted Palin, 79, speaking almost breathlessly by cell phone Friday morning.
He said neither her nor most other members of the close-knit Palin family knew before this morning that McCain, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, had tapped the Alaska governor.
“In the morning I always turn on Fox News. I said, ‘My God! There’s Sarah!’ I couldn’t believe it. I thought (former Massachusetts governor Mitt) Romney was the guy. They have kept this a tremendous secret. Even her dad found out on Fox this morning,” Palin said.
Palin’s brother, Jim Palin of Wasilla, Alaska, is the father of Todd Palin, who is married to the Sarah Palin. Alaska’s first couple has five children, the youngest of whom was born in April with Down syndrome.
Ted Palin said he and his wife, Ruby, hope to see their famous relative in Fairbanks, Alaska, in September. They will attend a Sept. 11 farewell picnic for the governor’s son Tracker, whose Stryker brigade is due to deploy to Iraq the next day. It’s now uncertain whether Sarah Palin will be able to attend because of the need to campaign.
“I know it would break her heart” if she can’t attend, Ted Palin said.
Palin formerly ran the Lakeside Industries asphalt plant in Longview. He said today’s announcement coincided with the governor’s 20th wedding anniversary, this week’s anniversary of women’s suffrage and John McCain’s 72nd birthday, also Friday.
Several times, Palin said Sarah Palin is a “nice” and “gracious” person who, however, “won’t be pushed around. When she goes up against (Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe) Biden, she won’t be pushed around. She is a strong lady.”
Palin said he thought Sarah Palin’s speech following McCain’s announcement Friday “knocked it out of the ballpark. It was wonderful -- very, very powerful.”
Sarah Palin visited Ted and Ruby in Longview “many years ago” but attended a family party in Vancouver as recently as last year.
Although Sarah Palin’s name has been bandied about as a potential vice presidential candidate for several months, “I dismissed it. I knew Sarah was committed to the people of Alaska,” said Palin, reporting that the governor’s favorite dish is moose or caribou stew. “She is a true Alaskan.”
On the other hand, “she is a committed to all Americans. When you’re asked, you just can’t turn it down.”
A self-styled hockey mom and political reformer, Palin was mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, population 6,500, until she became governor two years ago. She has often dueled with her own party and has distanced herself from two senior Republican office-holders, Sen. Ted Stevens and Rep. Don Young. Both are under federal corruption investigations.
Asked how Sarah Palin would cope with her lack of national experience if she ever became president, Ted Palin said, “I think that she is the kind of gal that has the right stuff who would surround herself with the most brilliant people. Up in Alaska, it didn’t matter: Democrat, Republican, independent. She gets the best people on her cabinet.”
Will the Longview Palins campaign for their relative?
“Being down here, I can’t do much. But I will do anything she wants me to do,” Ted Palin said. “If she wants me to stand on a street corner, I will do it. She is a dynamite choice, and she has already made our family proud.”
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Gondolapete wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:51 AM:
" McCain just sealed the deal!!! Palin is the conservative shot in the arm he needed.. OBama, time to go home!!!! "
Caddyshack wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:12 PM:
" She sounds like an outstanding leader and wonderful woman. But is she ready to run the country if something happens to McCain? I think this choice sealed the deal for Obama...and I was planning to vote for McCain. Not sure now. "
longview citizen wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:33 PM:
" Scary!!! Not sure she is what we need in Washington. According to articles she is very set in her ways and ladies watch what she is against. Also I question her on the ongoing investigation in the action taken against her former brother-in-law. Hopefully that will be resolved before the vote so we can make up our minds. I am more confused now than I was a day or two ago. Be sure we check out everything and get the right selection this time. "
Lucky7 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:33 PM:
" I've gotta agree with Caddyshack. This was not a good choice for McCain. I was in the undecided column as a former Ron Paul supporter but there is no way Palin is ready to be commander in chief. I'm sorry but a 44 year old person with 19 months experience as governor of a state with the population of roughly Seattle, mayor of town of town of about 6000 before and a husband that works for BP as in British Petroleum is not the right choice to be #2 for our great nation. If McCain thought this would get him the Hillary vote he's wrong, although I wouldn't have voted for her anyway. VP IS A VERY BIG DEAL!!! This is especially true for McCain who would be the oldest person ever inagurated as president if he were to win. Big Mistake on the part of the Republicans! Now I'll be voting for Obama/Biden. "
Kelso, WA wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:49 PM:
" Good choice McCain, very wise choice. One of the many smart choices to come!! Good luck Palin!! "
Local Yokel wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:57 PM:
" I welcome the opportunity to find out more about Gov. Palin. I'm afraid it is too late in the race to bring in someone whose background isn't known and McCain had better qualified candidates to choose from. It is unfortunate for Gov. Palin that she was selected as a political ploy. Chances are that she could be a strong leader in her own right, but an woman who isn't Pro-Choice isn't going to get the Hillary voters fired up. Nobody knows where she stands on health care either, and that was a given with Hillary and Barack. Regardless of her strides in politics, she's still not on board with the American people in the very basic respect for our Constitutional rights and that puts McCain/Palin out of the running for me too, I'm afraid. Her nomination also smacks of political maneuvering and not a genuine standing on the issues. OBAMA/BIDEN! YES WE CAN! "
PrideOfTheTideFlats wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:02 PM:
" Ahhh... the Sith Lord has picked a new apprentice. "
wowwow wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:14 PM:
" Yahoo. What a great choice. McCain, you now have my vote. McCain is one very intelligent man and so very wise. "
cheney119 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:16 PM:
" This was a very important pick of the ELDERLY McCain. Palin is the least qualified pick in history and she could easily become our president in some damn tought times. Alaska? You've got to be kidding. Isn't her only "qualification" the fact she's female? That's pretty patronizing to the supporters of the very qualified Hillary Clinton (my lack of support not withstanding) She makes Dan Quayle look like a great pick. Is McCain a maverick or just plain nuts; what's the difference in this case. "
greenbean wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:16 PM:
" Awesome choice, I will be voting for McCain/Palin for sure. This is the type of bold common sense pick that Obama should have made, but goofed by choosing Biden. From everything I've read about Palin, she is a strong leader with moral conviction and tons of common sense that will make a great VP. I'm excited finally about this presidential race. Before this news, I was preparing not to vote at all. "
bmack wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:18 PM:
" Thanks to those of you who point out the fact that Palin has only 19 months expereience. That means that she has at least as much expereience as the Democratic Presidential candidate. "
Lucky7 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:21 PM:
" The ignorance of some is amazing!
VP IS A VERY BIG DEAL!
If any of you can say Palin is THE best choice McCain could've made you're a FOOL!
Ron Paul, Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee, Sam Brownback, Duncan Hunter, Tom Tancredo, Fred Thompson, George Allen, Bill Frist, Chuck Hagel, Condeleeza Rice!
Take your pick any one of the above would've probably gotten my vote for McCain...
Pure & simple this is a stunt by McCain's staff to try to get the Hillary vote. If you want a woman why not Rice? If he's looking for a trophy woman on each arm this makes sense. "
VP IS A VERY BIG DEAL!
If any of you can say Palin is THE best choice McCain could've made you're a FOOL!
Ron Paul, Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee, Sam Brownback, Duncan Hunter, Tom Tancredo, Fred Thompson, George Allen, Bill Frist, Chuck Hagel, Condeleeza Rice!
Take your pick any one of the above would've probably gotten my vote for McCain...
Pure & simple this is a stunt by McCain's staff to try to get the Hillary vote. If you want a woman why not Rice? If he's looking for a trophy woman on each arm this makes sense. "
DADDYO45 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:22 PM:
" This is one tough chick. NRA for life lady. Son about to be deployed in Iraq. Sold the governor jet on ebay. This election is going to be interesting. O ya Obama speech last night. Was it just me or was it boring. I mean he is a great speaker. I have heard it all before. Maybe its me. "
cheney119 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:26 PM:
" If this Palin would have run for president in the list of 10 candidates, from Tancredo to Romney, where do you think she'd have placed? Last? McCain said in April his criteria was the ability to come in and do the job in the quite likely event of his death. Was he lieing then? Or is he lieing now.* "
Snow Shark wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:27 PM:
" Don't like either choice, a communist or a liberal? Who to vote for? "
Local Yokel wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:33 PM:
" Bad Boy: Tell me what Gov. Palin has accomplished. I realize you may not think much of our Constitution, and perhaps you think that Joe Biden is too long in the political tooth. But please tell me what experience Gov. Palin has which will make her a qualified leader of our armed forces at war, foreign policy negotiator, economic reconstructionist and a commanding figure in Congress. And if you can provide evidence of her qualifications without questioning the qualifications of anyone else, then we will have a discussion. The truth is that John McCain once was a maverick for justice, but he has caved significantly to the far right of the party. That is a show of weakness from him. Senility is another concern when it comes to how many homes he owns and the claims of Americans in a mental recession. His choices haven't exactly made the party happy, nor the undecided voters. And upholding the Constitution is the first oath taken in that office. Don't let us forget about it. And don't let us forget that it applies to ALL of us; not just the few. "
LOUIE wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:41 PM:
" Well she is easy on the eyes I'll give you that. But...if John McCain should win,is this the most qualified person to become President?...I would hardly think so.
If the voting public hasn't had their eyes opened on this lousy choice, one that I think McCain made simply because of gender, I would be very suprised. I feel this makes Obama and Biden, two very capable and eager candidates, a sure thing!!
Downs Syndrome children have a very difficult time just living their lives and I wonder at someone who knows ahead of time the child they are carrying in their womb is going to have this Syndrome why in the world would you decide to deliver? Religion!!!??? Not very fair to the child. "
If the voting public hasn't had their eyes opened on this lousy choice, one that I think McCain made simply because of gender, I would be very suprised. I feel this makes Obama and Biden, two very capable and eager candidates, a sure thing!!
Downs Syndrome children have a very difficult time just living their lives and I wonder at someone who knows ahead of time the child they are carrying in their womb is going to have this Syndrome why in the world would you decide to deliver? Religion!!!??? Not very fair to the child. "
cheney119 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:55 PM:
" A woman that does not endorse one single element of the woman's movement. Does she support equal pay for equal work? Does she support family leave? Just how stupid do you think Hillary supporters are? Just how stupid do you think women are in general? She's against the right to choose! It's pure patronization and it is a insult to women. She is against women not for them. She's a republican, isn't that the biggest sin of all. How does anyone with a conscience be or stay a republican. It's a mystery to me! "
bmoc wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:56 PM:
" I think McCain is mentally ill. He doesn't hide it very well, and this choice borders on insane. Funny after I posted this I saw a commentary from the liberal hack on cnn.com, paul grubala or whatever his name is. he is a hack, but he was making my point. I think McCain is nuts. "
Lucky7 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:59 PM:
" Yep If McCain's elected she'd be the best looking VP in history.... Hands Down! "
RAL Alum wrote on Aug 29, 2008 2:26 PM:
" I don't want to get in a shouting match with you Bad Boy but I would like some clarification if you would please. You ask people to, "please be a little more enlightened" and then you result to name calling, "Brain-Dead Joe, Osama, Missing Frontal Lobe Joe." I agree with you the majority of the time when you stick to the issues but it seems unfair to ask people to be one thing and then not act that way yourself. "
Lucky7 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 2:47 PM:
" I've always said I'd never belong to one party or the other and vote for the best candidate or candidates. It's very easy to see who the party sheep are in this blog and I'm finding that a select few of a certain party are begining to look like a bunch of ignorant hypocrites. I realize this is a small sample size and a very few of a very proud party but come on people show some intelligence! "
roudy russ wrote on Aug 29, 2008 2:53 PM:
" Run (not so) BAD BOY run! The demoncrats are coming, the demoncrats are coming! "
Local Yokel wrote on Aug 29, 2008 2:58 PM:
" Like I stated previously, if you could point to her experience without pointing to others, we'd have a discussion. And, FYI, as a once Arizona resident, I did have the opportunity to vote for John McCain and I did. So now, if your illiterate commentary could actually point to her qualifications rather than your party rhetoric, we might get to know something more about her. The fact that you support her but cannot cite her accomplishments is woefully inadequate to place you in a position to criticize others. And, if you are speaking of the AGIA, it was certainly not her idea and has been in the development stages since 1998. Do you know what employment benefit to the Alaskans it will bring? Or who will bear the costs of construction overages? Or what tax structure has been set up to defray costs of maintenance? Is it to be owned by Canada and leased through the US? These were issues in the late 90s. What changed and was is resolved in the best interest of Alaskans? "
DADDYO wrote on Aug 29, 2008 3:01 PM:
" This is one tough chick. NRA for life lady. Son about to be deployed in Iraq. Sold the governor jet on ebay. This election is going to be interesting. O ya Obama speech last night. Was it just me or was it boring. I mean he is a great speaker. I have heard it all before. Maybe its me. "
dh wrote on Aug 29, 2008 3:26 PM:
" As I saw in an article earlier today... "You know the Republicans make a good move when the Democrats are up in arms and doing some character bashing." I think McCain made a great choice; and AS A WOMAN, I, personally, stand behind her decisions and stances. Not all women are liberal femiNazis. I'm about as conservative and gun-totin' as they come. GOOD LUCK MCCAIN and PALIN. My vote stands with you!!! "
Lucky7 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 3:28 PM:
" Two years in the U.S. Senate. Seven years in the Illinois Senate. One loss in a primary election for the U.S. House of Representatives. One stirring keynote address at a Democratic National Convention. Two best-selling books. Graduate of Harvard Law School, in fact the first Black president of The Harvard Law Review as well as years of community service - Barack Obama Resume. --- Served two terms on the Wasilla City Council from 1992 to 1996. In 1996, she challenged and defeated the incumbent mayor. She ran for reelection in 1999, winning by an even larger margin. Palin was also elected president of the Alaska Conference of Mayors. Ran unsuccessfully for Leutenent Governor in 2002. Elected Governor of Alaska in 2006. Grauated University of Idaho majoring in communication & journalism studies with a minor in politcal science. - Resume of Sarah Palin Both have qualification issues, one obviously moreso than the other! "
reasonable1 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 3:31 PM:
" First of all, Michael Moore is a NRA member-for-life. That means nothing. Second, I'll bet the ranch she doesn't make it to the election. She'll decide she needs to stay home with the kids, McThuselah will replace her with whoever he wanted all along, and he'll try to play the feminist card by claiming to have picked a woman first. Sheesh. "
Be Informed wrote on Aug 29, 2008 3:51 PM:
" PLEASE - BE INFORMED IN ANY ELECTION, but especially this presidential election. This is a BIG DEAL and we owe it to our country to have the best leaders leading and making the important decisions that effect our daily lives. Whatever you do, get out there and VOTE! Election day is only roughly 8 weeks away! I personally will be casting my vote for OBAMA/BIDEN, but what you do with your vote is your choice - that's one of the great freedoms we have in this country! Either way you vote, you will be helping to form the history of our GREAT nation! "
CCD wrote on Aug 29, 2008 3:53 PM:
" I think McCain has made a terrible choice. Romney or Pawlenty should have been picked! Palin is a blatent pander and desperation call.
I think that he mistakenly believes that he'll grab Hillary's supporters. Well Senator, I am a Hillary supporter and my support was not based on her genitalia. It was based on her progressive plans and her pro women's rights platform. Women make up over 50% of the workforce now, we outnumber our male classmates at universities, and we're not impressed with Palin in comparison to Hillary.
Palin is a pretty package with some minor league experience, but because she's a looker, I doubt the MSM will villify her as they did Hillary. That alone will really tick us Hillary supporters off!!!
I'm not an Obama-bot, but I believe the Obama/Biden team offer a much better platform for pointing this country in the direction it needs to head. We need to be SMART, not just strong. We haven't seen SMART in nearly 8 years, and with McCain's antiquated mentality (the man cannot even use a computer!), it's doubtful we'll see it anytime soon.
In 2000, McCain was my candidate. Not THIS time. No way. No how. No McCain.
Signed, an ex-Republican, a military Vet, an educated professional, and a bitter small town woman all rolled into one. "
I think that he mistakenly believes that he'll grab Hillary's supporters. Well Senator, I am a Hillary supporter and my support was not based on her genitalia. It was based on her progressive plans and her pro women's rights platform. Women make up over 50% of the workforce now, we outnumber our male classmates at universities, and we're not impressed with Palin in comparison to Hillary.
Palin is a pretty package with some minor league experience, but because she's a looker, I doubt the MSM will villify her as they did Hillary. That alone will really tick us Hillary supporters off!!!
I'm not an Obama-bot, but I believe the Obama/Biden team offer a much better platform for pointing this country in the direction it needs to head. We need to be SMART, not just strong. We haven't seen SMART in nearly 8 years, and with McCain's antiquated mentality (the man cannot even use a computer!), it's doubtful we'll see it anytime soon.
In 2000, McCain was my candidate. Not THIS time. No way. No how. No McCain.
Signed, an ex-Republican, a military Vet, an educated professional, and a bitter small town woman all rolled into one. "
Lucky7 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 4:13 PM:
" I normally lean toward voting republican BUT McCain himself said the VP must be "unquestionably" ready to step in be president. He just made his health & age a central issue to this campaign becuase experience wise Palin is probably THE most unqualified VP canidate in modern history. McCain's judgement is a big question for me now becuase he passed over soooo many good, qualifed people that are unquestionably ready. McCain is Nuts! "
country gal wrote on Aug 29, 2008 4:14 PM:
" Actually, I'm kind of excited now. It's about time we got somebody from the West instead of the East. "
formermarine wrote on Aug 29, 2008 4:29 PM:
" I am a McCain supporter,but now i'm at the point of not voting.I don't like the way this is looking.This is becoming another "vote for the lesser evil"type race. "
My Kids' Mom wrote on Aug 29, 2008 4:35 PM:
" I bet Palin can get more done in 19 months than Obama can in 4 years. McCain and Palin are going to win this one. Maybe they won't mop the floor with Obama but in the end, America will want someone who's not a whiner when is comes to poking fun at whether or not someone is self centered enough to know exactly how many houses they own. I always have to count my houses since the number changes from year to year. Now let's see how much Obama whines about getting picked on by a woman....yup I used the "w" word....eventhough that's not what my vote depends on. "
funnyone wrote on Aug 29, 2008 4:37 PM:
" Can anyone really say that qualified got us very far in the past? Sometimes fresh is a good thing. Qualified and experienced means you have been around teh BS block enough times that you have someone lined in your pocket. I welcome this change, this will be a historic election no matter what, either the first black president or the first female vice president, either way its opening doors. "
cynic954 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 4:45 PM:
" Lucky7 you forgot to mention that obama travled as an Indonesian citizen on an Indonesian passport "
My Kids' Mom wrote on Aug 29, 2008 4:54 PM:
" The "womans movement" only accomplished one thing: turned a lot of women into cold-shouldered wives, baby killing brats who when they do give birth, ignore their children's need to bond with them until there school aged because they have an Oh so important career. Whoa! did I say that outloud? I bet you more husbands of republican women are fully satisfied, happy and stay "close to home" than husbands of femi-nazi womens libers. "
1209 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 5:17 PM:
" It's official: My Kid's Mom's kid wishes she believed in abortion. "
ccd wrote on Aug 29, 2008 5:40 PM:
" People, as I read through your comments, it is a sad commentary on the lack of education and backwater mentality of those who post ugly things about race, or make fun of a name, or fail to understand that a religion that differs from theirs doesn't make it evil. Calling an accomplished, educated man names like `Osama' does nothing to further intelligent discourse. It does not contribute anything meaningful or intelligent to society, it only furthers the notion that people in small towns are small minded and racist. We can do better than that, can we? My mama taught me to respect others and not judge someone's character based on the color of their skin ( used a racial epithat once as a teen and I think I may still have her palmprint on my cheek). That lesson has served me well and I am thankful for it. It's unfortunate that people like *EARPW* and TDNBadBoy are apparently still stuck in the 1950s mentality of small mindedness. It only validates their ignorance. And to My Kids Mom, just because a woman wants to be able to earn a decent wage and demonstrate to her children that they have CHOICES in life regarding their futures, and just because she wants to have a meaningful career, does not make her a Feminazi libber. Another ignorant statement that does nothing to contribute anything remotely intelligent to the discussion. PALIN is an educated career woman! "
Lance Johnson wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:10 PM:
" If Al Gore can be VP, a monkey could handle it! This woman is a wonderful choice and makes Obama look more like the elitist he is. You know what I really cant stand about elitist demos is how they talk down to everyone. "You dont know how to spend your money" "You dont know how to go to the bathroom properly" They want to be involved in EVERY aspect of a persons life and when you tell them to get lost they label you as a radical right winger who dosent have "feelings" or pull the race card. people say republicans are closed minded, but its the demos who are brainwashed lock step mindless fools spoonfed myths about global warming and evolution. "
Lucky7 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:17 PM:
" Cynic954 - Only the super gullable buy into swift boat type internet blogs without doing the research. If you have any information on this or Obama's supposed Radical Muslin Ties from a reputable source it would be worth discussing. "
Argoman wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:29 PM:
" How can anyone vote for someone that will not say the pledge of allegiance? No flag on his jet,his own symbol? Some one named OBAMA? Mcain and Palin just want what is best for this country.How many of you Obama lovers voted for bush? How is that working for us.Obama is just another dirt bag. If the sheep of america put him into office you will see what us Mcain supporters already know "
earpw wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:34 PM:
" Apparently I am small minded. I am against killing babies. I am for the war and for defeating terrorism.I am against homosexual marriage and I don't believe that a senator that has only served 145 days out of 2 years in the senate and used a known slum lord to help him buy his mansion is ready to lead our country. I am sorry that I spelled his name wrong. I am an educated conservative who loves his country. I guess this makes me ignorant. Palin is an excellent choice. "
Louie wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:35 PM:
" I wish Hillary would comment on this choice. Anybody hear anything from her. It seems like a slap in the face to Hillary and I don't think her die hard supporters will vote for McCain just because he has chosen a woman to be his VP. What credentials does she have in foreign relations...something we are in dire need of right now. "
l-town mom wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:51 PM:
" I think it would be much more beneficial if people would focus less on the fact that Palin is female and more on what her qualifications are or are not. "
My Kids' Mom wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:03 PM:
" Of course a woman can have a career. Just don't pay someone else to raise your kids. I'm hoping Palin's kids are with dad while mom's a work. I'm voting for McCain/Palin. Also, I think calling people "ignorant" IS ignorant. Have you ever seen me call any of the posters on this site a name? Yes I called a group of people femi-nazi's but I'm using it as an adjective but I guess since I'm so ignorant that I don't know the definition of adjective or adverb or preposition. Too bad for me...I guess I'm just an ignorant woman who's kids get to experience growing flowers, cooking, projects, real estate investment and how name calling isn't productive. Too bad for my kids that there getting raised by there parent that doesn't expose them to boyfriend after boyfriend after stepdad after stepdad and instead get to come HOME after school to warm chocolate chip cookies and a hug . Yes, I really should get my head on straight. I think I'll take my ignorant self to college and neglect my children so that my children can see that I that I have CHOICES. Well damnit, I do have choices and I choose for my kids to have a parent around and not someone paid to watch after them while I'm out showing them all the choices I have. My kids know I have choices everytime I tell them that I choose to be THERE MOM! "
Lucky7 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:09 PM:
" And tonight Larry King of CNN reports that McCain & Palin had met face to face only 1 (one) time prior to today. I find that tottaly unbelievable. Would a sane person entrust the presidency of The Unites States of American to a person he had met only once? I stand by above statement. McCain is Nuts! "
longviewtransplant wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:14 PM:
" I'm concerned about Palin's experience, and this has me thinking about "why" - but why should we bash her? Let's see what she has done, which I don't know much about yet - but I will soon, I'm sure. And as for "telling" women that if you're not a pro-choice democrat - then you're evil? That's absolutely got to be the most heinous statement ever. I am a woman, I am pro-LIFE and tend to vote Republican or Independent. WHY does that make me evil because I happen to have different values than yours? What a ridiculous thing. Of course, the liberal media has only encouraged that sort of thinking by touting anyone who believes otherwise as "bigots" or paint them as "wrong thinking", "backward thinking", or what have you. McCain/Palin have my vote, but only because Obama/Biden scare the pants off of me. We're in for an interesting ride, since WHOEVER gets elected gets to deal with our FOUR TRILLION DOLLAR debt. Who can deal with that?? "
My Kids' Mom wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:16 PM:
" Found on zimbio-website talking about Sarah Palin's family dinamic(sp?):
Since his wife's inauguration as Alaska Governor, Todd Palin has been a devoted house husband and father of five, cooking meals and making sure younger children Bristol, Willow, and Piper make it to extracurricular activities.
They've got there priorities straight:
Family first, we don't need anymore latch-key kids. Oh, and I don't apologize for my opinion that when possible children should be with a parent and not a paid care-worker. It's amazing how many people put there kids in the same category at a pet when they really didn't need the his/hers waverunners. Ya, I know some of you won't truly get what I mean. "
Since his wife's inauguration as Alaska Governor, Todd Palin has been a devoted house husband and father of five, cooking meals and making sure younger children Bristol, Willow, and Piper make it to extracurricular activities.
They've got there priorities straight:
Family first, we don't need anymore latch-key kids. Oh, and I don't apologize for my opinion that when possible children should be with a parent and not a paid care-worker. It's amazing how many people put there kids in the same category at a pet when they really didn't need the his/hers waverunners. Ya, I know some of you won't truly get what I mean. "
MOLE wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:30 PM:
" SMARTEST THING MCAIN HAS DONE,BY THE WAY SHE WAS A BRISTOL BAY GILLNETTER, ALSO.[maybe the salmon will have a chance]CLEAN WATER ACT IS BACK!!! "
owlcreekcats wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:34 PM:
" i think palin is the best for mccain....and also the best for obama and biden! she isn't anywhere at all like hillary. and if they think they will get thousands more votes from hillary voters, they'll be sadly mistaken. "
Old Charlie wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:37 PM:
" After last Saturday, with Obama's pick of Biden as vice president, a blind man could see in a minute that the Democratic Party is a train wreck in progress and todays news of McCain's choice for vice president only confirms it. This indeed, is a breath of fresh air. "
Lucky7 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:42 PM:
" I highly doubt more than 5% of the U.S. population had even heard of Sarah Palin before today. My whole problem is with McCain's decision . He had far superior choices available to him. Lance - say you want about Al Gore but Dan Quayle was the one who couldn't spell potatoe! With McCain looking so frail these days you better believe VP matters and is very important but this election will still be decided by only 2 names on the ballot, discounting the minority party names of course. "
melly's mama wrote on Aug 29, 2008 9:05 PM:
" YEA!!! She is everything that the Democrats proclaim to be, plus she is pro-life and I love it!!!!! "
greenbean wrote on Aug 29, 2008 9:07 PM:
" Wow, some of the comments her about Sarah Palin are down right sexist. And, since they seem to be against McCain I can only assume these are from Democrats. Supposedly the party that believes so strongly in feminism, why would they be critical of a young, smart woman making her way in politics? One comment said she is against women because she is pro-life. Really? I am a woman, and strongly pro-life. Pro-choice/Pro-life is not a woman/man issue, it's a life/death issue. I think someone who chose life and gave birth to a baby with downs syndrome is an amazingly strong person. Another comment said "she won't last long, she'll want to stay home with her children". How incredibly sexist. That would never be said about a man running for office. It's all very interesting to me that people love to talk about what they they believe, but when confronted with the issues it all goes out the window. Liberalism is truly a mental disorder. "
JustMyOpinion wrote on Aug 29, 2008 9:38 PM:
" My opinion: I was going to vote for Hillary. Moms don't throw bombs, they put their kids in time out. Women are more sensitive to issues then men are. McCain is 77 years old - wont be president too awful long. He slips away, and she steps in. McCain waited for Obama to make his running mate public first, then he chose a woman. Had Obama chose Hillary, I think McCain would have picked a man. Smart guy because he just got my vote. "
l-town mom wrote on Aug 29, 2008 9:48 PM:
" To 'My Kids Mom'...
I find your comments really offensive. I think it is pretty pious for you to place yourself on such a pedestal simply because you are at home with your kids. For your information, just because your child has to occasionally attend preschool or daycare, (or maybe even more than occasionally...) it DOES NOT mean that their parent has placed them in the category of a pet. And ITS NOT always because we want a freaking waverunner. For some of us, working is NOT a choice. Its either have the lights on or stay home....either way, whether working outside or inside the home, we are putting our child first by meeting their needs. As a married mother of two, I am nearly done earning my degree as an RN and have carried a part time job all the way through in addition to my husband's job to make ends meet. For me, it has not been a choice, its been a necessity. My children know I love them and I am doing what I have to do. Your comments have been rude and offensive, not to mention pretty narrow-minded and unfair. Lets try to stay on track with the election and not use the comment board to post rants on how one choice is superior to another. "
I find your comments really offensive. I think it is pretty pious for you to place yourself on such a pedestal simply because you are at home with your kids. For your information, just because your child has to occasionally attend preschool or daycare, (or maybe even more than occasionally...) it DOES NOT mean that their parent has placed them in the category of a pet. And ITS NOT always because we want a freaking waverunner. For some of us, working is NOT a choice. Its either have the lights on or stay home....either way, whether working outside or inside the home, we are putting our child first by meeting their needs. As a married mother of two, I am nearly done earning my degree as an RN and have carried a part time job all the way through in addition to my husband's job to make ends meet. For me, it has not been a choice, its been a necessity. My children know I love them and I am doing what I have to do. Your comments have been rude and offensive, not to mention pretty narrow-minded and unfair. Lets try to stay on track with the election and not use the comment board to post rants on how one choice is superior to another. "
cynic954 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 9:57 PM:
" Lucky7; Never said anything about radical muslim ties. check out what Bruce Anderson has, he writes for the Independent. "
ccd wrote on Aug 29, 2008 10:04 PM:
" To MYKIDSMOM - to say that the only thing the women's movement did was to turn women into `COLD SHOULDERED WIVES' is so unkind. Because of women who did not listen to people who told them to stay home, or that their only options were teaching and nursing, we have put female astronauts into space (I recall one as being a wife & mother of several kids). Just think of all of the hardworking women who struggle to work and keep their families happy, Republicans and Democrats! And to say that Republican women who stay home have husbands who stray less is also ridiculous. Repeat studies have shown that strong, secure men LIKE having an intelligent, accomplished women at their side, and they have great sex lives to boot! Sister, that's not a partisan issue! I am not dissing PALIN in any way - she had to leave her Downs Syndrome Baby for the office when it was just 3 days old. Think that was easy for her? Don't insult your hardworking sisters that way, they and YOU and YOUR kids deserve better from us. Palin, Clinton, Pelosi, and scores of other women are creating a whole new world for our daughters that is not limited to teaching and nursing, and we should be thankful for it, not critical. Best wishes to you & yours! "
#1 kelso mom wrote on Aug 29, 2008 10:19 PM:
" I have no idea WHO Palin is!!!! I have never heard of this person...just because this person is related to someone here in the local area, does not mean that this person is SO deserving of being VP. Does she have the experience behind her? I tend to think not, but hey what do I know? "
Kalama rose wrote on Aug 29, 2008 10:27 PM:
" Argoman and other like-minded "sheep" who will undoubtedly vote for McCain because they believe the bogus e-mails that are circulated regarding Obama not saying the pledge of allegiance, being Muslim and the many other lies. The unbiased facts are available on 3 different websites for those who wish to seek the truth. These are Fact Checker.com, Truth or Fiction.com and Snopes.com. An intelligent person only has to ask themselves one question when deciding who to vote for, "is this country and the typical middle class citizen better off now than when Bush took office?" The answer is resoundingly "NO". Our country is facing a national debt that will not be paid off for generations to come (if ever), we are embroiled in a war that McCain forsees we should stay in for a millenium (easy choice for him to make since his life span is nearly over) and people having to use credit cards just to pay for everyday necessities because family wage jobs are being shipped overseas. This country cannot afford 4 more years of "McBush". "
My Humble Opinion wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:24 PM:
" I had considered myself undecided, until today. McCain's choice in vice president has left me speechless to say the least! I have no doubt that she is a wonderful, caring, competant person. However, should anything happen to McCain, in what possible sense is she ready to run the nation? At least if anything were to happen to Obama, his 2nd in command has plenty of experience, at the very least in foreign policy, which I consider extremely important in this world climate. I just cannot imagine what McCain was thinking. I'm sure she would be wonderful in any number of cabinet positions, but vice president? There is no way that I will vote for McCain now. I am in no way comfortable with the idea that she could potentially become the president. In my opinion, McCain's "maverick move" today effectively sealed the deal for Obama. "
Common Sense 24 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:43 PM:
" I wasn't very enthusiastic about voting this year due to lack of enthusiasm over the canidates; however, McCain's choice has brought new hope to me. Nobody would be bashing her if they had listened to her speech earlier today. She is against porkbarrel spending earmarks, she is for fiscal responsibility and has not been a politician her whole life. She comes from a hard manual working background and does not follow along with the good old boy rhetoric you get with lifetime politicians like Biden. Thanks for a refreshing change. You've got my family's votes. I just wish her and McCain were in opposite positions. "
JD Hogg wrote on Aug 30, 2008 12:31 AM:
" Well, I was hoping for Romney, but this was a pleasant surprise, Palin has been a great Governor for Alaska, and her strong moral convictions are second to none.
What I find absolutely hilarious here tho, is all these Dems coming out and saying how she has no experience to lead....funny, isnt it? Exactly what kind of experience does Obama have? Oh wait...NONE! We all know where Palin stands on the issues, but where does Obama stand? Oh wait, he stands for CHANGE! What kind of change, nobody knows, probably not for the better would be my guess. Oh, and Biden? That guy is a kook, Palin will make mincemeat out of him in the debates. "
What I find absolutely hilarious here tho, is all these Dems coming out and saying how she has no experience to lead....funny, isnt it? Exactly what kind of experience does Obama have? Oh wait...NONE! We all know where Palin stands on the issues, but where does Obama stand? Oh wait, he stands for CHANGE! What kind of change, nobody knows, probably not for the better would be my guess. Oh, and Biden? That guy is a kook, Palin will make mincemeat out of him in the debates. "
columbian wrote on Aug 30, 2008 12:56 AM:
" SURE BETTER THAN CHANEY, BUT NOT A GOOD ONE FOR HIM TO PICK.SMELLS LIKE A LOT MORE BUSH GOVERMENT. "
Tortoise wrote on Aug 30, 2008 1:53 AM:
" Obviously pandering to the female vote. Not a very well qualified candidate. I think this was a disasterous choice for McCain, though I gave up any hope that he'd win the election a long time ago. "
Resident wrote on Aug 30, 2008 7:08 AM:
" I was undecided who I was going to cast my vote for but this surely sealed the deal. OBAMA/BIDEN. "
abokaa wrote on Aug 30, 2008 7:28 AM:
" I have no problem voting for a woman, and this lady seems very sharp. My problem is that her resume is only a couple of paragraphs long. Her constituents like her-80% approval rating- If she finished her term and did a term in the US senate to give us a record we could review, she just might have my vote. But at this point, it's like putting a kid that just learned to ride a bike behind the wheel of a school bus. I can't do it. OBAMA '08. "
abokaa wrote on Aug 30, 2008 7:44 AM:
" To Common Sense 24: You're basing your vote on one speech? May I remind you of a very eloquent speaker a few years back that was elected by popular vote? His name was Adolf Hitler. The people loved his speeches. nuff said. "
1209 wrote on Aug 30, 2008 7:56 AM:
" It doesn't make any difference because the manchurian candidate mccain is a born loser: Vietnam, Iraq, his first marriage!! All of these cute comments about Obama are being duly noted. If you thought the Patriot Act was bad, try the IRS. Avon closet boy is going to really enjoy that tax audit on his own little Avon dealership once Obama is elected President Of The United States this November! PS: Avon doesn’t really count as a real business! "
Jynx wrote on Aug 30, 2008 8:18 AM:
" Those who are opposing this choice are reverberating what has been said all over the media as to why she is a bad choice. Seriously, get your own opinion!Do more research on her through non-biased sources ( one way or the other.) Then we may be more apt to listen to your comments. You look like sheep. "
mad monkeys wrote on Aug 30, 2008 8:57 AM:
" She is what we needed. She is a strong woman. I listened to what she had to say and I really think she would rise to the occasion if anything were to happen to McCain. They will make a great team, and honestly will turn things around for our country for the better. "
Thought wrote on Aug 30, 2008 9:02 AM:
" Palin is a great choice. Fresh blood in a tainted system. Anyone from Alaska
is a free spirit. They have some of the most progressive logical laws there are.
Before anyone starts bashing her maybe you should do some research and see that Wasilla is a very proactive town. You have Wasilla, Palmer and Eagle River as being the next Anchorage because Anchorage has about reached its limits for developement. Obama says he is for change and then picks a VP thats old school so someone knows something.
No need to go into McCains credentials they are undisputable.
Looking forward to seeing what McCain and Palin can do to turn this nation around. I only have one vote and it will be for a proven American. MCCAIN!!! "
is a free spirit. They have some of the most progressive logical laws there are.
Before anyone starts bashing her maybe you should do some research and see that Wasilla is a very proactive town. You have Wasilla, Palmer and Eagle River as being the next Anchorage because Anchorage has about reached its limits for developement. Obama says he is for change and then picks a VP thats old school so someone knows something.
No need to go into McCains credentials they are undisputable.
Looking forward to seeing what McCain and Palin can do to turn this nation around. I only have one vote and it will be for a proven American. MCCAIN!!! "
Grog wrote on Aug 30, 2008 9:46 AM:
" I think the president or vice president of the United States should have qualities that make them stand out above the career politician. People who have done other great things in their life, other than running a business or going to school. Im tired of just plain old politicians running for president. We need someone who cares about our country and its people, not their personal gain or business interests.
I have read good things about Sarah Palin before this nomination. Im thinking, finally a real down to earth person with good common since, not corrupted by big business, cares about her country and its citizens. Im not worried about what experience she has to run the country, you either have the knack or you dont. Besides no president or vice president goes it alone, they have a staff of experts and advisors for everything. I hope she gets elected, maybe she will bring some sanity back to the office. I just wish she was running for President. "
I have read good things about Sarah Palin before this nomination. Im thinking, finally a real down to earth person with good common since, not corrupted by big business, cares about her country and its citizens. Im not worried about what experience she has to run the country, you either have the knack or you dont. Besides no president or vice president goes it alone, they have a staff of experts and advisors for everything. I hope she gets elected, maybe she will bring some sanity back to the office. I just wish she was running for President. "
Aconserve wrote on Aug 30, 2008 9:52 AM:
" You say "Bush Government" like it's a bad thing. Great choice in my opinion. She has more than 143 days of experience and her experience is in executive leadership as governer and mayor. Barack Hussein Obama has only been a senator for a very short period of time. And his idea's are obscure. Socialist Health Care?? Here?? Thats ridiculous, does anyone think his promises will make it pass congress?? How about sending troops to Darfur?? Why?? How about gun control, if you take a look at Barack's voting record and his bills that he's put forth, he is for not only banning guns but disarming America. Isn't the President's job to uphold the constitution not translate it, that's the Supreme Courts job and they have ruled on the second amendment already. Go McCain/ Palin!!! I'd rather see Dr.Savage/Coulter!!! "
Argoman wrote on Aug 30, 2008 10:19 AM:
" It appears that Kalama Rose (weed) is eating purina sheep chow. I watched him on tv not the internet on the pledge of allegiance. It is fools like you who believe everything they see on the internet. Thank you for confirming what is true "
mole wrote on Aug 30, 2008 10:28 AM:
" PALIN ,WOULD MAKE A BETTER PRESIDENT!!!!MCAIN IS RIDING ON A WAGON,WHILE OBAMA IS ON A JET!!!LISTEN TO HIM TALK,TONGUE TIED THRU MOST ALL SPEECHES,100 YEARS WAS ONE ANSWER FOR IRAQ,THAT DID IT FOR ME!!I'M AFRAID ,THAT THE DEMO'S THAT WANTED HILLARY, WILL BE SO WRONG TO WRITE IN HILLARY OR EVEN GO AS FAR AS VOTEING FOR MCAIN!!!!I WOULD HAVE VOTED FOR HILLARY,BUT SHE LOST. HER AND OBAMA'S VIEWS ARE SIMILAR.WHERE MCAIN'S, IS NOT INTERESTED AT ALL IN THE STRONG STANCES THAT HILLARY AND OBAMA HAVE.VOTE YOUR HEART, BUT DON'T MISUSE IT BECAUSE HILLARY DID NOT WIN,SHE WILL FIGHT STILL, ALONG SIDE OBAMA!!! "
Keeping informed wrote on Aug 30, 2008 11:07 AM:
" Palin is WAY over her head on this one. Too bad. She was doing well in Alaska. McCain is just using her to get himself elected. I would never vote for McCain! She needs to align herself with better Republicans than McBush! "
local yokel wrote on Aug 30, 2008 11:14 AM:
" Palin decided to provide $600K to a failing business in AK and to replace the entire Board that advised and knew the business was failing, only to later find that the business was indeed failing and the $600K bailout wasn't enough. Thereafter, her economic prowess resulted in listing the business for sale for 3.3 Million only to sell it for 1.5 million. Did the taxpayers recover their $600K investment? Not likely. Her economic decisions are at issue. Can we afford yet more bad economic policies? I think not. "
local yokel wrote on Aug 30, 2008 11:17 AM:
" And, that bridge to nowhere that she says she said "no thank you" to? She supported it; then cancelled her support later and retained the federal funding for the project. Her economics are not her strongest suit. For all the partisan and sexist bickering, when one looks to the issues, they speak volumes about more fiscal irresponsibility and more wasteful spending, and less public benefit. "
DUH wrote on Aug 30, 2008 11:20 AM:
" McCain would have been better off picking a Democrat running mate. PSYCHE!!! "
reasonable1 wrote on Aug 30, 2008 11:23 AM:
" To whoever regurgitated the tired old 'killing babies' reference: explain to me how invested your gang is in caring for children AFTER they are born. And I don't mean compelling people who never should have been parents in the first place to marry in order to qualify for state assistance. And I don't mean compelling a single parent to spend more time out of the home than in it - with her children - to work to maintain the barest of support for her children. And I don't mean calling access to emergency rooms "universal health care." And I don't mean denying young people family planning information that just might prevent another generation of unplanned babies. How many teen parents have to kill their living, full-term, sentient babies in order for you clowns to realize that 'pro-life' is not pro-life? You are pro-gestation at best, anti-women at worst. "
Gondolapete wrote on Aug 30, 2008 11:48 AM:
" Only a fool would be ignorant enough to make a reference to her not being experienced enough to lead, when the buffoon running on the D ticket is not even qualified to be a governor.. "
Gondolapete wrote on Aug 30, 2008 11:52 AM:
" And if some of you would actually study issues, you would have known who Palin is! She is the best thing the conservatives have!!! Obama just got handed his walking papers. Those of you that support him, deserve him!!! "
1209 wrote on Aug 30, 2008 12:03 PM:
" Palin won't be able to remove the national security concerns people have over McCain's time as POW being brainwashed by Chinese communists in Vietnam. See, 'Hanoi Hilton' jailer says he'd vote for McCain", USA Today, 6/27/2008. Since the Chinese are the greatest nuclear threat to the U.S., this is one issue that won't go away. The Manchurian Candidate can't be ignored. "
1209 wrote on Aug 30, 2008 12:15 PM:
" Palin will only be a negative distraction as the garbage on her comes out right up to election day. The disadvantage to picking an unknown so close to election day is that the Republicans won't have enough time respond convincingly to everything that will be found on Palin over the next few weeks. Obama and Biden have already gone through that. The week before the election, Obama and Biden will look more Presidential as they focus on the issues that everyone cares about while the Republicans will be still be spending all of their time putting out fires over the rumors about Palin. "
Common Sense 24 wrote on Aug 30, 2008 12:20 PM:
" To abokaa: It is funny you reference Hitler when I view your D candidate as a near reincarnation. It was not only the speech's deliverence, but what she said in it. "
Gondolapete wrote on Aug 30, 2008 12:27 PM:
" 1209 Obama would hand us over to China..People are not "Concerned" about McCains time as a POW. Obama is who people are concerned about. The Socialist candidate cannot be ignored "
1209 wrote on Aug 30, 2008 12:40 PM:
" Given that McCain is 72 with serious health problems, people will start to worry with Palin as the real Republican Presidential candidate, not McCain. She will only bring too much confusion that the Republicans won't be able to handle in a convincing manner so close to election day. Women are already turning away at the way McCain is pandering and condescending to them with the desperation of choosing Palin. "
DUH wrote on Aug 30, 2008 12:42 PM:
" I am kind of at odds over the abortion issue. I don't like the concept of it but I don't think we should tell a woman that became pregnant through rape or incest that she HAS NO CHOICE but to carry the baby full term. Or in cases where the woman's life would be in danger if she carried it full term. "
1209 wrote on Aug 30, 2008 12:47 PM:
" Palin will only drive Republican men to vote for Obama. Face it - Republican men tend to be misogynistic. When they realize that McCain is too old and cancer ridden to survive the Presidency, they would rather vote for Obama than have a woman they don't even know making decisions that will affect their lives. "
Gondolapete wrote on Aug 30, 2008 12:57 PM:
" Yea sure there 1209..Conservative men are going to vote for Obama..a man we loathe, a man that repulses us.. But you are correct, a pro-gun, pro-hunting Conservative female, is going to sway our vote towards a socialists, elitist, entitlement minded, buffoon!! "
Rosey Glasses wrote on Aug 30, 2008 12:57 PM:
" I guess one would call me one of the last concervative democrats.... I think McCain has just sealed my vote. I think that she is just what we need and anything she doesn't know or understand can be learned! Laws can't be changed without a lengthy process, so pro-choice is safe for now. Also; she is an active member of the NRA, so my gun rights are safe for now also.... I wouldn't have voted for either democratic runner, race nor sex had an affect on my choice here. I think that this is a good thing! ready yourselves for an interesting election.... the game is a foot! "
greenbean wrote on Aug 30, 2008 1:19 PM:
" Sounds like a lot of democrats are running scared with this pick. They can see the November results already will not be in their favor. McCain chose well, Obama chose old, same Washington partisan politics. So much for "change". "
Rosey Glasses wrote on Aug 30, 2008 1:19 PM:
" I hear a lot of chauvanistic views here. I also was hoping for a McCain/Paul ticket... but I can live with this choice. It seems to me that smaller government and the safety of my rights is the largest reason for my vote to be swayed. I believe that looking at the child care offensives of late, are reason enough to encourage families to find ways to juggle the care of their children and their careers. Child care providers are more and more coming to surface with offenses towards the children. So those that critisize some of these posts for their views need to take a look at who they want caring for thier children (or who they want molesting or abusing their children... one can't trust people in this day and age). "
grams wrote on Aug 30, 2008 1:21 PM:
" I am a conservative and I loved it when this lady kicked ass in Alaska. There are bad apples in every party and she had the guts to clean out the apple barrel from her own party. I have no doubt but that this quick study lady can handle just about anything that is thrown at her and she won't be a paint by numbers person like our present pres who should have kicked out most of his cabinet early on. We have been introduced to two legislators in this last year who are more concerned about whats right than what party lines demand: Sarah Palin and Brian Baird. "
1209 wrote on Aug 30, 2008 2:00 PM:
" The communist threat of McCain and Palin's Manchurian Candidacy is no joke. We should all be concerned with what the Chinese communists did to McCain's mind for FIVE AND A HALF YEARS as a POW in Vietnam. McCain was the prize the Chinese were looking for. The son of a prominent family with Presidential aspirations. You can You Tube the video footage of POW McCain denouncing the U.S.. You don't think McCain looks brainwashed in that video footage? The Chinese want McCain to be President of the United States. See, 'Hanoi Hilton' jailer says he'd vote for McCain", USA Today, 6/27/2008. "
Lucky wrote on Aug 30, 2008 2:04 PM:
" Enough about Palin. A clear majority feel she isn't qualified for the VP position. The die hard GOP, whom if they were being honest didn't even know of her until yesterday won't be swayed. Let's talk about George W. Bush. Modern history's lowest Gallop pole rating of any president at 28%. An economy teetering on recession, mortgage & housing disaster, oh a little issue called Iraq (not to be confused with Afghanistan), and a clear assault on civil liberites (can anyone say illegal wiretapping, Abu Ghraib waterboarding, etc.)! Flat wages, skyrocketing energy costs, less than 1/4 of the job creation of his predicesor, oh and how about quadroupling his his father's (whom I liked)record deficit even when he was handed a surplus? This list could go on & on... Other than being a somewhat moderate Republican what makes John McCain, whom voted along with Our biggest failure in modern white House History, President Bush 95% of the time any different? And to chose any person whom he'd only met face to face with twice as his VP is clearly poor judgement. If the GOP wanted my, Independent or unconnected vote, Ron Paul was their best option as president. I still would've voted GOP had Paul, or Romney or a handful of others been McCain's running mate becaue I have serious doubts McCain will live through his first 4 years. His health issues can't be ignored! Palin is a mistake! "
cheney119 wrote on Aug 30, 2008 2:43 PM:
" You're do'in a heck of a job Browny? Harriet Meyers, Antonio Gonzalez, Monica Goodling! Palin is just another in the long line of incompetent and completely unqualifed republicans nominated for extremely important roles in government. You see if you don't recognize that government has an important job in our society you don't care who is put in the post. The people I list were primarily nominated for their religious views; brilliant. Palin believes that creationism should be taught in schools as bs science, now there's a giant leap backwards. This is 2008 not 1908, that's where her beliefs are from. "
1209 wrote on Aug 30, 2008 3:03 PM:
" For those of you who aren't familiar with the references to the McCain/Palin campaign, check out the movie, "The Manchurian Candidate". There were two great versions of this movie. The first version starred the great Francis Albert Sinatra and the second version starred the impossibly handsome Denzel Washington. "
DUH wrote on Aug 30, 2008 3:05 PM:
" I can't wait for the Vice Presidential Debates. Biden will waste her. Good luck Palin... You're gonna need it. "
cheney119 wrote on Aug 30, 2008 3:20 PM:
" Alaska State Senate President Lyda Green, a Republican, remarked, "She's not prepared to be governor. How can she be prepared to be vice president or president?" Even Alaskan republicans that know her think she's a currupt (she fired the head of the state police because he wouldn't fire her ex-brother-in-law) lightweight, at least Dan Quayle was a scratch golfer. I cringe at the thought of her becoming our president and so should all you republicans endorsing this completely unqualified candidate. That (R) next to her name is all you republicans can see. "
OddThomasfan wrote on Aug 30, 2008 3:43 PM:
" Hurray for John McCain. Hurray for the republicans. Choosing a woman for a vice presidential running mate was genius-only 30 years after the democrats did. Now, that's real progress. "
Louie wrote on Aug 30, 2008 4:12 PM:
" You might want to check out moveon.org for information on Sarah Palin. Articles from Alaska newspapers, etc.
If something should happen to John McCain IF he gets elected, I don't think this country needs a President who is in need of "on the job training."
I really think the choice of Gov. Palin wasn't thought out at all. I feel it was a 'knee-jerk' reaction to the women who wanted Hillary for President. McCain thinks he will get their vote but he is dead wrong on that point not to mention many other points. "
If something should happen to John McCain IF he gets elected, I don't think this country needs a President who is in need of "on the job training."
I really think the choice of Gov. Palin wasn't thought out at all. I feel it was a 'knee-jerk' reaction to the women who wanted Hillary for President. McCain thinks he will get their vote but he is dead wrong on that point not to mention many other points. "
Gondolapete wrote on Aug 30, 2008 4:26 PM:
" See what I mean?? For the droolers Obamas inexperience coasts right past them. The fact is Palin is a proven leade. Obama is a M.O.R.O.N. And the simple facts are this. McCain is going to win, the dems are now going insane with this brilliant pick and timing McCain has pulled off thats it's all but over for the dems. Oh what is the approval rating for the dem controlled house and senate right now? Anyone have this numbers handy? "
DUH wrote on Aug 30, 2008 4:51 PM:
" She is Pro Life. Good for her. What about the women who become pregnant due to rape or incest? What about the women who's lives could be in danger by carrying a baby full term? Who is Palin and all the Pro Lifers to tell these women that they have NO CHOICE but to carry the baby full term? I am at odds over the abortion issue because it is wrong to take a human life but, in certain circumstances the option should be there. "
1209 wrote on Aug 30, 2008 4:52 PM:
" For those of you running out to rent or buy of copy of the movie, "The Manchurian Candidate" - Getcha popcorn ready!!! It's all you need to know about the McCain/Palin campaign. "
longviewrez wrote on Aug 30, 2008 5:20 PM:
" Right on bmack about the lack of experience of Obama who is the PRESIDENTIAL candidate. Pot calling the kettle black (no pun intended). "
longviewrez wrote on Aug 30, 2008 5:35 PM:
" 1209, did a senior citizen beat you up when you were little or something? "
Louie wrote on Aug 30, 2008 5:36 PM:
" You are right about the inaction in congress Gondolapete but I don't think you are right about who is going to win the election. As for going insane, the only insane thing is McCain's choice of a VP. I guess we will all find out in November. "
Small Town Girl wrote on Aug 30, 2008 5:44 PM:
" If you merely look at time, Palin is roughly as experienced as Obama. It's just that she actually has experience running a government, whereas Obama's experience comes in the form of the most liberal voting record in the senate. If you want real change, and a platform that can be explained clearly, this is your ticket. If you like pretty words, a handsome face, and agreeing with what the media tells you is a done deal, then by all means, Obama is your man. When I think about what is best for our country, I will vote for McCain/Palin! "
DS wrote on Aug 30, 2008 6:07 PM:
" How much experiance does Obama have? Don't forget to subtract time spent campainging for President instead of serving. "
columbian wrote on Aug 30, 2008 6:52 PM:
" For gods sake they keep bringing up MC CAINS pow time what do you think this country been in for the last 71/2 years.same thing in another form.Its sad with what we got to look forward to to run this great country.The chance of something happening to MCBUSH AND HER RUNNING THE SHOW. NO WAY... "
columbian wrote on Aug 30, 2008 6:58 PM:
" If anyone should see Mrs.Palin please ask her how much of the ALASKA oil comes to the U S A and how much goes to the far east? "
Aconserve wrote on Aug 30, 2008 7:45 PM:
" I don't know about other conservatives but McCain isn't a first pick for me. But what else am I going to do... vote for Obama?? No way. Personally Palin is conservative enough. Gondolapete is right, the inexperience of Nobama floats right past the Lib's, but show them a conservative with more experience than their sparkling star and they get on the attack. Good luck Nobama. "
roudy russ wrote on Aug 30, 2008 8:14 PM:
" By the way, the M.O.R.O.N is up by eight points in the latest polls Gondolapete.Who is the M.O.R.O.N ?!?!?! "
MOLE wrote on Aug 30, 2008 8:26 PM:
" GONDOLA:YOUR WAY OF THINKING HAS PUT THE COUNTRY IN THE STATE IT IS!!Do you think borrowing money from china to fund the war and buy oil for the U.S.japan also loaned us money for the war.CLINTON HAD THE U.S.A ABOVE BOARD[DEMOCRAT]KENNEDY, GOOD FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS[DEMOCRAT]REGAN,BUSH,BUSH,[REPUBLICANS].WHERE IS THE MONEY,SHOW ME THE MONEY.I KNOW LET'S TAX THE WORKING CLASS,THEY DON'T NEED CARS ANYWAY!!! "
fossagrimmin wrote on Aug 30, 2008 8:29 PM:
" Gosh I have read Most of the comments,,what poop slinging..Democrats, Republicans, its like a religion with you people..Gosh do you sheep realize we really have NO choice in this election..but for voting for the lesser fool? "
ccd wrote on Aug 30, 2008 10:31 PM:
" It's not about Palin, it's about McCain. When he drafts your sons & daughters to go to war with Iran; when he unleashes Nukes on Iran and oil spikes to $10 a gallon; when the middle east retaliates and blows 2-3 American cities off of the face of the earth and now nuclear warfare threatens to obliterate the entire human race; just remember that you voted based on FEAR instead of intelligence. This man is *dangerous* because of his lack of even temperament, his cold war mentality, and his inability to grasp that the U.S. has limitations. It's not terrorists that will get us killed, it is voting based on ignorance and fear. Mark my words, this man takes office, our country will go to MORE unnecessary wars, it will escalate, and we will all be in unstoppable danger. So which cities do we pick to have gone...Seattle? NYC? LA? New York? This man is a raving war mongerer, he's even said in his speech that we will have more wars, and I'm sure he's already plotting. He is not a man of democracy or good judgement, he is part of a military heritage that likes WAR. Mark my words, voting for him will only make our lives and our country in more danger. "
bmoc wrote on Aug 30, 2008 10:33 PM:
" the best part is that he only met her once. that's hilarious. kind of like proposing after the first date. i don't give a rip about her lack of experience, but i still assert that mccain is insane for asking someone he has met once to be his vice presidential candidate. could mccain be a worse decision maker than king george II? "
country gal wrote on Aug 30, 2008 10:52 PM:
" I can't believe all the chauvinistic comments coming out from all parties. It's a good thing this is being said in the blogs. I can only imagine the chaos if this was held at a public hall of some sort. I wasn't happy of the presidential choices but now I'm excited. McCain/Palin definitely has my vote! "
Blogger Jogger wrote on Aug 30, 2008 11:17 PM:
" Well, more to the point of the story, congratulations Palin family of Longview! Even though I am likely to vote democrat, I can't help but be excited and happy for you that your relative has been acknowledged on a national level. How exciting! She does sound like a fine lady and a wonderful woman, although I can't comment on her political views as I have not looked into them. Again, it's exciting to have such a local connection. "
Rossi08 wrote on Aug 30, 2008 11:53 PM:
" I don't consider myself misogynistic, but Palin really doesn't reflect my values. Considering McCain's age and health problems, Palin is who I would really be voting for President if I voted for McCain. I don't consider myself racist, but I'm now more inclined to vote for Obama, even though he's not the type of person who would be my first choice for President, either. Tough choice, but I will still absolutely vote Rossi for Governor. "
columbian wrote on Aug 31, 2008 10:21 AM:
" BUSH,CHENY,MC,BUSH,RUMMY,PALIN=OIL=OIL=OIL=OIL DONT FOOL YOURSELF. "
DUH wrote on Aug 31, 2008 10:49 AM:
" All a ploy to get his foot in the door of Alaskan oil. We need to wean ourselves off of oil. Drilling for more is not a way to do that. You don't wean a baby off of breast milk by putting another teet in its mouth. "
local yokel wrote on Aug 31, 2008 12:38 PM:
" There is a press release from the McCain camp that clarifies John McCain's "vetting" process. He apparently spoke to Ms. Palin once in the past six months, other than the in-person request for her to run on his ticket at one of his seven homes. He left it up to his camapaign staffers to do the work. I wonder how many CEOs would select a VP for a large corporation that they had only met once by phone. "
DW wrote on Aug 31, 2008 4:32 PM:
" Palin has more executive experience than any of the potential presidential candidates or their running mates. When the dems are loosing their minds over something like this you know that McCain has made a good choice. I just hope that Palin and her family are ready for the personal assaults that are coming from the left with the help of the media. "
DW wrote on Aug 31, 2008 4:45 PM:
" I am glad that McCain picked Palin. I think the injection of this new blood into the republican party is a good thing. I am not a big fan of McCain, in fact the republican party has left me politically. The fact that McCain picked an unabashed conservative shows me that there is still hope for conservatives in this country. I will vote for McCain/Palin and I hope that Sarah Palin will bring new life to a political party that desperately needs it. "
1209 wrote on Aug 31, 2008 4:53 PM:
" The more we learn about Palin, the more this seems like a gift to Obama. It's as if McCain really doesn't want to win. Palin's attempt to fire her sister's ex-husband does not rub Republican men well. Republican men don't like women, or any minority, to ever get too uppity whenever they're thrown a bone. As noted by the Republican women posting here, women are supposed to know their place - supporting men, not trying to get them fired. "
JD Hogg wrote on Aug 31, 2008 5:54 PM:
" 1209: Are you kidding me?? Wow, what a racist and bigoted laced rant you were surprisingly allowed to post! I mean, to say that the political party that freed the slaves and pushed for all people to be equal would be capable of anything you spat out in your post. A nice attempt to re-write history, but everyone knows it was YOUR party that tried to stop minorities and women from having equal rights! if it's communism you're worried about then maybe you ought to worry about Obama...HE'S the one with the socialist agenda here! "
Kalama rose wrote on Aug 31, 2008 6:13 PM:
" Some people just can't handle the truth and resort to immature name calling instead of sticking to the facts when challenged. (You know who you are.) I agree with ccd, McCain is someone to be feared and his choice of running mate says he really "just doesn't get it" to quote Obama. Beauty queen, wannabe ESPN sport caster and small town mayor??? What kind of qualifications are those to take over when McCain can't lead anymore? "
transplant wrote on Sep 1, 2008 12:10 AM:
" Cheney, you of all people should support her. She is one more NRA member that you can hide behind if the wolves comes knocking. When she is elected, she won't even need a Secret Service detail. Think of the extra money the Libetards in Congress can spend on programs for the lazy. She took on Stevens; that's good enough for me. "
My Kids Mom wrote on Sep 1, 2008 11:51 AM:
" In defense of my prior comment(s): if you have no choice of having your child cared for by a person other than a parent or close family member in order to feed them then why on earth would you be offended by my comment? Why would I be talking to you if your not choosing toys over your childrens needs? My prior comment stated clearly "that when possible....children should be with a parent" I don't see how anyone would disagree with that. I-town mom: if you're doing the right thing then why do you take my comments as though you fit into that category? I'm advocating for children and I resent the comment that I put myself on a pedastle, it's not about me can't you see that? My comments are about children. I sympathize with parents that have been victimized by inflation and job losses, of course those parents have to do what it takes. It's not easy for us to maintain "home parent" status. I'm not rich, that's why my man is my hero. My cost's have gone up too and the income has gone down due to a slower economy...of course I'm empathetic. TO ccd: you're right I shouldn't have written about republican men being better taken care of....I still think it could be true even if it's 1% more than the dem's but even if the marjin was that small it doesn't matter, it was silly to say. "
DW wrote on Sep 1, 2008 11:58 AM:
" 1209 and Cheney have so much hate in their thoughts that it is supprising that they get posted. I have no compassion for people with that kind of hatred for others. McCain/Palin will succeed at the polls in November, no matter how much hate the left wing barfs up. Again, I just hope the Palin family can stomach the bile that the left is going to vomit up in the next couple months. Let be shown who the hate mongers really are. Anyone that does not fall in line with the radical left wing is a target for a full on assault by these people with such disgust and hatred for the United States. "
My Kids' Mom wrote on Sep 1, 2008 12:10 PM:
" I-town Mom: I had to put my oldest son in daycare for 3 1/2 months when he was 2 1/2 years old. His baby brother was born 1 pound 5 ounces at birth, 24 weeks gestation. Since you are studying nursing and having been pregnanat before knows just how vulnerable those babys are. I'm only telling you this because you think I've got myself up on a pedastle. i do not appologize for putting my son in daycare 25 hours a week for the reason of visiting my premie in a portland hospital daily. I know what it's like to ask your child to sacrifice time with you so that take care of "grown up stuff". "
stu63 wrote on Sep 1, 2008 2:41 PM:
" Far too often I have sat on the sidelines and not voted citing the old adage that my vote would not count so why bother. I love this country but we are in real trouble. We need a fresh vision. Obama has that vision. Those who witnessed his speech heard his entire platform and O.M.G. it made sense. Palin seems like a truly decent person with high ideals. I have no interest in judging her good or bad. Mcain is a bad joke who has voted with the W 90% of the time. We need jobs that pay family wages so we can have stay at home moms. We need to get off of oil so american greenbacks will no longer fund terrorist nations. We need a revamp of a failed healthcare system that that caters to the rich. We need our hiways and bridges repaired. WE NEED TO GET OUT OF IRAQ!!!!! The democratic party has always been and always will be the party of the people. WE NEED BARACK OBAMA!!! People wake up. Mcain is just a bush puppet. 4 more years just may be 4 years to late. Change is now OBAMA/BIDEN 2008.God Bless America. "
Old Charlie wrote on Sep 1, 2008 10:53 PM:
" Democrats doing what they do best, squealing like a bunch pigs and I am sure they will find plenty to squeal about after November 4th too. "
Kelso Alum wrote on Sep 2, 2008 10:39 AM:
" I find it interesting to read all of the posts here. One thing I do have to say to those who think Obama has such fresh ideas..........Did you listen to his speech? He used excerpts from MLK's I Have a Dream, he spouted in Southern Baptist fashion, he emulated Teddy Kennedy, and he likened himself to JFK, which I found utterly revolting and untrue. His ideas are in no way fresh. And what's with the sexist remarks about Republican Men, 1209? How would you know, since you obviously aren't one, how they would vote or what they like or dislike? Leave the hate to the politicians people. The choice is pretty clear here, and I know even you Dems can see it. Do you vote for the guy who always has to respond to what the leader does (Obama) or do you vote Country First (McCain)? McCain/Palin - Country First!! "
klb65 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 1:30 PM:
" McCain's choice of running mate was incredibly patronizing to women! Does he think we can't see through his choice? Sarah Palin may be a fine governor and human being but she is far from ready to be VP of the United States and should the worse happen and McCain die in office, there is no way she would be ready to step in to the top job. Well, then again, you all voted Bush in for a second term and we all know what we have gotten for that decision! More debt, a war based on lies, housing crisis, gas and energy costs through the roof...what's next? Oh, by the way, do you really want a President with a hair trigger temper? "
JD Hogg wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:08 PM:
" So, lemme get this straight klb65....you're worried that something may happen to McCain and that Palin doesn't have the experience necessary to take over.....so, you would vote for a Presidential candidate with even less experience and NO governing experience, and little to no leadership experience.....am I correct? "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:17 PM:
" Kib65, you are buying into the Liberal rant about McCain's choice. It wasn't about Liberal womeen. It was about igniting the Republican Party and McCain has pushed the perfect button. She is a great choice that Republicans of all interests can back. A woman who would rather be a mother than abort a child; a mother who supports her daughter; a leader who stands up when leaders in her state party are wrong; a strong leader who has improved the business climate in Alaska so much that state voters give her a 79 percent approval rating. I will guarantee you this if you compare right now Sarah Palin to the racist Obama, you will see a strong, decisive leader in Palin against somebody who has been led by a racist reverend, a wife that isn't prooud of America, a slum lord for a financial backer, and a terrorist murderer who planted bombs that killed innocent people. Now I ask you? Which person has shown the stronger moral fiber and the intelligence to surround herself with people with character and faith. What experience does Obama had. Out of almost 500 days of Senate activity since taking office he's been in his seat for votes only 135 days. He has been a puppet of Pukelosi and Reid and never stepped away from party rhetoric. As a former Democratic VP candidate said he has only one attribute and we all know what that is. Palin is stronger, more experience and capable. "
elemental wrote on Sep 2, 2008 8:12 PM:
" Better than Jerry Springer could ever be. Maybe they can do a reality show, too. Go GOP!! "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 2, 2008 10:26 PM:
" Somebody named ccd above forecasts that when "McCain drafts your sons and daughters for war against Iran." Oh how the Liberals forget history. Well here is History 101 and 102. It was the Liberal Hawks support Liberal Demoncrat president LBJ who drafted more than 500,000 Americans into the Vietname War, of which 58,000 lost their lives. And it was Charles Rangel, Liberal from New York, who proposed a draft a recently as 2003. No Republican president has ever imposed a draft. That stain is completely on the Liberals. So if elected here are two things Obama will do: 1. He will, under pressure from Rangel, brink back the draft. Some 200,000 will go into the military. 2. Following in the footsteps of Bill Clinton and impose the biggest tax increase on America. His campaign promise was to tax the top 1 percent. Apparently the top 1 percenty includes anyone making between $30,000 and $75,000, the people who got hit the hardest by Clinton's tax increase on the top 1 percent in 1992. So CCd if you want a draft, I dare to vote for Obama. Because history will tell you that only the Liberal Demoncrats have ever drafted an American into the military. Learn your facts before you vote for a non-military man who will possibly sentence you to die. McCain knows the pain of war, and he won't force anyone into the military. The Demoncrats will do it in a second. "
1209 wrote on Sep 3, 2008 3:32 AM:
" Check out the latest TDN poll. 58 percent don't approve of Palin, even with her connections to Longview! It's obvious that Palin is already an embarrassment to our country. With Longview/Kelso traditionally very conservative, this poll reflects the landslide taking shape in Obama's favor for this Presidential election. "
Kem Cho wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:30 AM:
" Obama is young, great speaker and ambitious. I believe if he becomes president, Senate Majority leader Harry Reid (of Nevada gambling lobby) and Speaker Pelosi (SF Liberals) will be running this country.I do not believe Obama is experienced or courageous enough to say NO to them. McCain would not stand for their games, they are playing with President Bush now. No wonder Congress with Democrat majority in House and Senate has popularity in teens and Bush is still above 30%. "
1209 wrote on Sep 3, 2008 12:44 PM:
" Obama is a great, analytical, idealistic, communicator. Remember how people reacted to him on his world tour, especially Berlin. That's the reaction our country needs to get from the rest of the world to our President. He has surrounded himself with very skilled, old school, politicians who are ready to execute his vision. McCain is clearly caught off guard with the level of discipline and ruthlessness Obama has to carry out his ambitions. For any of you still not sure about this, look up what Obama did to his rival, Jack Ryan, in his Senate campaign. "
yakima bear wrote on Sep 3, 2008 12:54 PM:
" Everybody is so worried about Palin's experience for VP, but not the lack of experience of Obama for the top position. McCain has the most experience for Pres. Democrats bring up issues like her daughters pregnancy (Clinton had sex with women in the white house), her husbands DUI 22 years ago, (Obama admitted to using cocaine at that time). I didn't know anything about her until I did some research. She has guts and is not afraid to take on anyone including Republicans. Obama won't cross party lines for anything.
Has anyone thought would happen if something happened to both the Pres and VP....We get stuck with Nancy Pelosi now that scares the living C--- out of me. "
Has anyone thought would happen if something happened to both the Pres and VP....We get stuck with Nancy Pelosi now that scares the living C--- out of me. "
DW wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:49 PM:
" Thank you Kem Cho. And incase you didn't notice 1209, like Kem Cho said, the democratic congress's approval rating is 20 points below George Bush. Also, I seriously doubt that a TDN poll is going to reflect the national pulse. And your wrong about Longview/Kelso being conservative, I'm pretty sure this town votes Democrat, But then there aren't very many Conservative Repub's out there anymore.
Your in la la land!! Remember, Liberalism is a mental disorder. There have been books written about it. "
Your in la la land!! Remember, Liberalism is a mental disorder. There have been books written about it. "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 3, 2008 2:33 PM:
" 1209 forgets what the TDN poll said about Brain Dead Joe Biden. It was much higher against. But who cares? The TDN poll is not the election for either party. If it were the communists would already own the country. In the end, this election will come down to McCain vs. Obama, simple as that. I don't think Dick Cheney won the White House for Bush in 2000 against Lieberman. Thank God that man finally repented for his sins. What a great speech last night. Right on the money. McCain is the candidate of character and substance. Obama is just a man of words. He has no experience to support his mouth. He never even authored one piece of legislation in the Senate in three years and his party is in control. Like it was said above, Obama takes his orders from Reid and Pukelosi. If America wants a person who will stand up to them and tell them are wrong, then it's John McCain. Pukelosi is the worst House Speaker since Foley, and the 20 percent approval ratings show it. This country doesn't want partisan blockers in charge. They want people who can work for this Country First. And McCain has done it over and over again. McCain-Palin will put America First. That's right where we should be. "
1209 wrote on Sep 3, 2008 3:30 PM:
" As far as character goes, Palin has introduced STATUTORY RAPE and failed parenting into this campaign, just for a start. Don't forget that McCain has admitted to repeatedly committing ADULTERY against his wife and personally using RACIAL SLURS against Asians (Seattle PI, March 2, 2000) and African Americans (CNN, March 17, 2007). McCain's wife is an admitted DRUG ADDICT. He'll always be a member of the Keating Five. Compared to these Republican clowns, Obama is Mr. Clean. "
JD hogg wrote on Sep 3, 2008 6:04 PM:
" Hey, 1209, you're hilarious! You must get your news from Al Franken or something....just hilarious! I'd rather vote for Pee Wee Herman than Obama.....lets face it, the Democrats are so far out of touch with reality anymore....Gore, Kerry and now Obama....all horrid picks for President! Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and LBJ...all jokes! Man, JFK would be spinning in his grave if he knew what had become of his party! Keep up your silly rhetoric tho, I can always use a good chuckle! "
1209 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 3:44 AM:
" Great media coverage!! All I see from the news media is that Sarah Palin is a spineless, brain dead, failure as a parent who can't even keep her kids from getting pregnant! She didn't even graduate from law school!!!! Sarah Palin got fired from her job as a weather lady because she was too ugly compared to the other women on TV, but was good enough to be a solid bottom feeder for politics!!! Sarah Palin's got LOSER written all over her. Sarah Palin is on the way to being Tammy Faye Baker, reincarnated, over the next few weeks in HDTV. Palin and McCain: Two LOSERS meant to find each other. As long as these posts get a response, proof that Republican nerves are being hit! Funny and classic!!!! "
Kem Cho wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:15 AM:
" Hillary Clinton made her husband fire lots of govt. officials, when they were running the country. Now, people make a big deal that Palin fired one official - we do not even have all the facts yet. How can these people have double standard? "
Kem Cho wrote on Sep 6, 2008 8:51 AM:
" If Bush is being blamed for starting Iraq war, why is that Democrats are quiet about Vietnam war started by Kennedy and Johnson kept on extending it. Can somebody remind me how many died in that war? "
ratkins wrote on Sep 6, 2008 10:56 AM:
" It is amazing to me that people comment more on these political stories than on issues that involve the education of our children in our schools. "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 6, 2008 11:57 AM:
" 1209, you keep your Liberal bashing going. But it is clear tha McCain-Palin clearly defined your candidate during the convention. And all eliminated his main campaign platform. The first polls show that change must have substance and that is what McCain cleared showed. His plans for change are legitimate. Obama is all talk and no substance and the important majority is seeing that. His money will be wasted becasue McCain can now take the states that needs like Mimmesota and Michigan. Especially after Obama's good friend, a man he described as the next star, quit as Mayor of Detroit and went to jail. Obama has very questionable character flaws in regard to friendships -- a slum lord, a murdering terrorist bomber, a racist mayor, and a deceitful mayor. All scum, all important people to Obama. So keep your bashing, you bring out no undisputable facts like above. Obama is a transparent candidate and America isn't about that. It's not about media stars. It's about character, experience, leadership, courage. That is description of McCain. That is a man America will elect as president. "
columbian wrote on Sep 6, 2008 9:58 PM:
" Is this all we got to run this country? If so we are in a world of hurt.And MRS.MC CAIN SAID SHE'S THE ONE BECAUSE SHE'S FROM ALASKA AND THATS CLOSE TO RUSSIA.WHAT THE H--- DOES THAT MEAN. "
pecas wrote on Sep 7, 2008 4:55 AM:
" I'm anxious to watch the upcoming debates between both candidates and learn as much as possible about both presidential and vice presidential candidates for both sides. Still undecided. "
columbian wrote on Sep 8, 2008 7:38 PM:
" TDN BAD BOY : YOU SURE GOT IT UNDER CONTROL FIRST YOU YOU TALK ABOUT EXPERIENCE AND SAY OBAMA HAS NON WHERE AS PALIN ONLY HAS 18 MONTHS.THEN ASK YOURSELF HOW MANY TIMES MCBUSH VOTED FOR TAX CUT FOR THE BIG OIL CO.AND THEN ABOUT THE 9 TRILLION DOLLAR DEBT BUSH HAS RAN UP IN THE LAST 7 YEARS.WHAT ABOUT JOBS???AND THE IDEA OF HER RUNNING THIS COUNTRY FOR GODS SAKE.OPEN YOUR EYES. "
boon-dogdotcom wrote on Sep 8, 2008 7:52 PM:
" laughs.. are you Obama people for real.. what do you do sit around thinking up ways to try and influnce peoples thinking..lol you BLEEP BLEEP losers.. get a life.. and while your doing that you might want to start pelling off that loser Obamas bumper sticker as well.. while your asking the question what if something happens to McCain.. hey what will happen is we wont have an inexperenced community oragniser leading the country wanting to chat with terrorists that pleage to kill as many of us as possible.
The real trouble with Obama even in this race is this is actually a race for president .. not a movie star search. I dont know about you guys but I want someone who is interested in running the country.. and not in some make-up person and if they will make them look good in a gq pose "
The real trouble with Obama even in this race is this is actually a race for president .. not a movie star search. I dont know about you guys but I want someone who is interested in running the country.. and not in some make-up person and if they will make them look good in a gq pose "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 9, 2008 9:55 AM:
" RE: Columbian -- Last time I looked 18 months is more than zero, and last time I looked Palin wasn't running for president. Bush has done exactly what I wanted him to do as president. Clinton handed him 9/11 and I applaud his decision to put us on the offensive. I am proud my country went to Iraq, eliminated a Hitler-wannabe and created the chance for those people to build their form of democracy. You were born in a country where democracy is taken for granted. In places like Iraq, it takes strong leadership from countries like the U.S. to give democracy a chance. As for the oil companies and taxes, if you think gas is high now, just raise their taxes and find out what happens. The Democrats created this problem with our oil supply being dependent on foreign oil by refusing to drill and by not allowing any refineries to be built. But you can blame it on Bush. I'll bet you are one of the Liberals who has been screaming for years that we went to Iraq for oil, too. Now let's talk about Palin as the VP. I would rather have McCain and her, two people who have shown the strength to stand up to their party, then have Reid and Pukelosi handling Obama who has never said NO to his party. Obama wouldn't be president, Reid and Pukelosi would. So if anybody needs to wake up, it you. I don't need Liberals running America. "
slowburn wrote on Sep 9, 2008 11:24 AM:
" Yes, McCain really stands up to his party. What's that figure we keep hearing? Oh yeah, his Senate votes supported Bush 90 percent of the time. And isn't it nice to see McCain and Bush so cuddly despite the awful things the Bush campaign did to McCain in South Carolina in 2000? And the conservatives' mantra du jour is "DRILL, DRILL, DRILL." So here you go, a VP candidate from Alaska? Yes, sir, that McCain is a real Maverick. "
columbian wrote on Sep 9, 2008 12:18 PM:
" TDN BAD BOY TRUE BUSH LOVER .I ASK YOU 4 QUESTIONS YOU DID THE BUSH ANSWER, NOT ONE ANSWER.EVERTHING YOU BLAME ON THE DEMOCRATS.FILL ME IN ON ONE THING BUSH HAS DONE FOR THIS COUNTRY THAT WAS GOOD.AND DONT GIVE US THE HE STOPPED TERRORISM.IF SO WHY ARE WE STILL IN 2 WARS AND OVER 4000 DEAD BOYS AND GIRLS? ILL WAITE FOR YOURS ANSWERS "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 9, 2008 2:55 PM:
" Columbia, get your answers from Duh. President Bush is not in this election, but yes he's done what I wanted him to do. Get your facts straight. There are not 4,000 U.S. dead in Iraq. And by the way, we have been in Iraq more than half the time we were in Vietnam, the war your party started and supported with a draft. More than 58,000 Americans died in Southeast Asia so tell me about the blood on your party's hands? President Bush will not hand over a country to the next president that is ripe for attack. Bill Clinton did just that. I have no problem being in Iraq. I'm smart enough to know that I was lucky enough to be born in America where freedom is a given. Other people in other countries are not as fortunate. And I am proud of my country when it steps in to end tryanny and gives people a legitimate chance at democracy. Columbian, you on the other hand will sit back enjoy your freedom and let the rest of the world worry about theirs. You are quite an American. Why don't you tell me how great Obama is going to be? How much legislation has he written as a senator? How much military experience does he have? What are his qualifications? Well I like former Democratic VP candidate Geraldine Ferraro said his only qualification was his .... ah you know the answer to that, don't you Columbian? "
columbian wrote on Sep 9, 2008 4:24 PM:
" BAD BOY YOU KEEP GOING BACK TO CLINTON,WHY NOT KEEP GOING SAY TO NIXON.WOW ANOTHER GOOD OLD REPUBLICAN.ALSO THE ANSWER TO MCBUSH ON BILLS HE SIGNED FOR BIG TAX CUTS FOR THE OIL BOY???? IM NOT A OBAMA LOVER. BUT HE IS A LOT SMARTER THAN BUSH AND MC CAIN.AS FOR PALIN SHE MUST BE SMART 6 COLLAGES IN 5 YEARS.PROFESSIONAL STUDENT. "
TDN Bad boy wrote on Sep 9, 2008 8:30 PM:
" Columbian you can deny history all you want but Clinton set this country up for an attack by not acting when American embassies and a ship were bombed. You can rail against President Bush all you want. He's been a good two-term president and that just irks the Liberals like you. And you can even spout your party rhetoric against Gov. Palin. But the polls this week showed that McCain-Palin are on their way. America loves Palin. A strong woman with heart the size of Alaska. So Columbian you vote for a racist. I never have and never will. And as Brain Dead Joe Biden said about Obama: "He isn't qualified to be president." When are the Liberals going to learn? And by the way, those tax cuts for the oild companies that you claim? Wow, I guess that's important huh? So important that your party has driven up gas prices by refusing to go after America's resources. The Liberals have played partisan politics just like they would with Obama in the White House. America isn't ready to let Nancy Pukelosi run this country. Do you think? Last time I looked, President Bush had a higher approval rating than the Reid-Pukelosi-led Congress. That really tells me all I need to know about your party. "
columbian wrote on Sep 9, 2008 10:54 PM:
" BAD BOY WHAT WAS THE NATIONAL DEBT WHEN BUSH TOOK OFFICE???? Whats it now??? And when your at it ask PALIN ABOUT HER SPENDING ALL THE MONEY FOR THE BRIDGE TO NOWHERE.Also about her ties with ALASKA OIL COMPANYS.AND WHY 90% OF THE ALASKA OIL GOES TO THE FAR EAST.YA GO DRILL/DRILL FOR MORE OIL TO ASIA. "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 10, 2008 10:08 AM:
" RE Columbian -- Well if Clinton had not handed us 9/11 we probably wouldn't be in debt. We will work our way out of it, America always has. You can keep attacking Gov. Palin all you want. The polls show who America favors, and it's not Obama or Biden. As for drilling, why does the majority want more drilling? Because we are years,decades away from the alternative energy that Obama touts. Polls show that America also favors more nuclear power, but Obama doesn't? His plan? Corn-based ethanol. What's wrong with that? Well he helped secure billions if farm subsidies so land could be moved from food-based corn to ethanol-based corn. Why? Because several of his top campaign advisers and donors are in the industry. So was Obama selling his vote? And look at what that moving land from food-based corn to ethanol-based corn has done to our food prices. In addition, in places like South America and Indonesia rain forrests are being burned and cut down to plant palms for the palm oil used in ethanol. Everyone but Obama agrees that ethanol is now hurting the economy and the environment. So you can cry all you want about drilling but the more you cry, the more dependent we become on foreign oil. And if what you say about the oil going to foreign markets is true, how come Congress has not passed a law requiring it be kept in America? How come Obama has not authored such legislation? We know. "
4444 wrote on Sep 10, 2008 10:45 AM:
" Sorry Palin family, the folks on the McCain list turned him down so all that was left was Sarah who begged to be picked even though she was not on the list. Her attribute is an educated mouth in gutter talk. "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 10, 2008 4:12 PM:
" Earlier this week, Newsweek published a list of lies being spread by Obama supporters. http://www.newsweek.com/id/157986
4444 has added a new one. She never asked to be on the ticket. And no one else turned him down. She was the only one he asked. Oh well don't let anything get in the way of a good lie, 4444. And talk about uneducated. You are on the Dean's List. Gov. Palin will make an excellent VP. She is a highly intelligent, strong woman who believes in her family and in the country. And that type of woman scares the Liberals. They are so scared that Obama's campaign has sent no less than 30 lawyers to Alaska to try to dig up dirt on the governor. I guess an 80 percent appproval rating is just something that Obama Liberals can't understand. They have never seen a figure that high. The only woman in this election that opted not to take a VP slot was Hillary. And I can't really blame her. After all, she did say over and over again that "Sen. Obama does not have the experience or leadership to lead this country." At least that shows she is not a hypocrite like most of the Liberals. You liberals keep bashing Gov. Palin. I am guessing by the next poll, we will really see what America thinks of that strategy. The next thing we will probably hear about is Obama asking Michael "Fat Liberal" Moore to do a leftist propaganda job on her. "
4444 has added a new one. She never asked to be on the ticket. And no one else turned him down. She was the only one he asked. Oh well don't let anything get in the way of a good lie, 4444. And talk about uneducated. You are on the Dean's List. Gov. Palin will make an excellent VP. She is a highly intelligent, strong woman who believes in her family and in the country. And that type of woman scares the Liberals. They are so scared that Obama's campaign has sent no less than 30 lawyers to Alaska to try to dig up dirt on the governor. I guess an 80 percent appproval rating is just something that Obama Liberals can't understand. They have never seen a figure that high. The only woman in this election that opted not to take a VP slot was Hillary. And I can't really blame her. After all, she did say over and over again that "Sen. Obama does not have the experience or leadership to lead this country." At least that shows she is not a hypocrite like most of the Liberals. You liberals keep bashing Gov. Palin. I am guessing by the next poll, we will really see what America thinks of that strategy. The next thing we will probably hear about is Obama asking Michael "Fat Liberal" Moore to do a leftist propaganda job on her. "
columbian wrote on Sep 11, 2008 9:42 PM:
" HOLY COW WATCHED PALIN TODAY ON THE NEWS ABOUT HER THINKING ABOUT US GOING TO WAR WITH RUSSIA.H--- YA 3 WARS THATS ALL WE NEED. "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 12, 2008 9:44 AM:
" Wow Columbian you sure like to distort your facts. She said IF Georgia becomes a NATO member, as a NATO member, we would be required to defend a member that is attacked. If you don't want us in NATO say so. Otherwise, ALL NATO members ultimately may have to act. Do you just to disregard all our obligations. And by the way, when are you going to admit that Iraq is not a WAR. Vietnam -- a conflict your party created out of the myth of a sipan attacking a U.S. warship in the Gulf of Tonkin. The great Liberal LBJ with major support from Hawks in our state Jackson and Magnuson -- demanded an immediate war response and he ultimately is repsonsible for creating a draft that sent 58,000 Americans to their death and maiming hundreds of thousands of other Americans. And that does not include the hundreds of thousands of dead or maimed Vietnames. I guess President Bush is responsible for that too, in your mind. Gov. Palin is right as a member of NATO we have responsibilities to the other members and them to us. We should not let Russia rule our allies with an iron hand. That kind of appeasement led to Hitler in Germany. Are you in favor of allowing that again? "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 12, 2008 11:08 AM:
" I won't have a dispute if we go in and clean up this problem, too. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/09/12/1382073.aspx I wonder if the Liberals would argue against it. You know like "We can sit down and talk to them and get them to change." Or, "We should want until France and Germany act." Or "We should leave this up to the UN." This is deplorable and while not an act of war it is a major reason why the U.S. should strongly use whatever means possible to influence the people in that part of the world that it is time to end the barbaric traditions practiced by radical Muslims. Which side do you think Obama will take on that issue? I know where McCain-Palin stand and I am with them.
But hey these were just girls and women right, Liberals? "
But hey these were just girls and women right, Liberals? "
columbian wrote on Sep 12, 2008 2:22 PM:
" BAD BOY DID BUSH GO THROUGH NATO TO GO TO WAR WITH IRAN.OR EVEN THE UNITED NATIONS OR CONGRESS??? H--- NO. .ANYWAY RUSSIA GOT ARMS OF MASS DESTRUCTION DONT TELL BUSH.PALIN AND RICE TO RUN OUR COUNTRY.GIVE US A BREAK.WAR AND MORE WAR.AND MC CAINS STAY THERE FOR 100 YEARS. OR TILL THE OIL RUNS OUT. "
columbian wrote on Sep 12, 2008 2:55 PM:
" BAD BOY JUST WATCHED HER FIRST INTERVIEW ON T V REALY INPRESSIVE ON 2 QUESTIONS ABOUT FOREIGN AFFAIRS DIDNT KNOW THE ANSWER EVEN AFTER THE GUY EXPLAINED WHAT HE WAS TALKING ABOUT.AND MCBUSH HIS WAS TOTAL TALK WAS ON WAR. "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 12, 2008 3:20 PM:
" Columbian, can you ever say anything that isn't your party rhetoric? Do you have an original idea? Haven't heard one yet. The current polls are leaning to McCain and they show two reasons: Experience and leadership. Hillary said racist Obama doesn't have the experience or leadership skills to be president. Biden said he wasn't qualified to be president. More than 18 million in your own party did not vote for him, and now you expect him to be president? Kerry has a better chance. Oh yeah that was 2004 and look what happened. And by the way, when did we go to war with Iran? Here answers were pefect. She could never answer a question that would satisfy you. We all know that. How come you never tells us how good your guy will be, what he will do. I tought McCain's leadership, experience, ability to write meaningful bipartisan legislation all the time. You never say what Obama has accomplished, what his qualifications are, etc. Why is that? Oh and by the way Palin did know that Russia has a veto on UN Security Council? That's far more than Obama new. "
columbian wrote on Sep 13, 2008 12:53 AM:
" Bad boy you got me.Im voteing for Mc CAIN I like wars,hi gas prices. Why would anyone want to change the BUSH way of running this country of ours.We know MC CAIN will carry on.As for OBAMA time will tell.I just hope MC CAIN can hold on for awhile.at 72 ????? "
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