Looking at McCain's VP pick I would have to say he is just crazy. I believed he had the presidential election won. Why did he choose Sara Palin? Don't get me wrong I also believe McCain is the worst choice, but there are a few characteristics about the American culture that makes it unlikely that Obama would win. For some reason both parties served up their weakest candidates. I believe that Obama and Clinton are great VP candidates but they have too many negatives to win this presidential election. My feelings on McCain are even worst. Americans deserve better than these two. Now this Sara Palin disaster is a time bomb that is waiting to happen. The negatives are too many and they are still coming. Let's look at the negatives as of today. She was a Mayor of a town of 5700 people. There are some High School Principles that manage more people. The town had a surplus her fist day of office and on her last day there was a deficit of 20 million dollars. She ran against her mother-in law at one point and her best friend eventually became mayor. What type of one horse town is this? I think I just found a place to retire. Her family problems should be off of the table, but when they conflict with her record some feel they should be back in play politically. Her 17yr old daughter being pregnant speaks to her support of abstinence only education, morality and abortion. The fact that her daughter and the child's father are getting married is a great thing, but marriage at that age can be difficult. Sara Palin was also pregnant when she got married and it all seemed to work well for her. I believe these type of personal problems should have nothing to do will your suitability for higher office, but when you openly support the opposite behaviors it leaves the door cracked open. It is good to see that these type of problems don't only happen in the hood or trailer parks as some would have you believe. We would all admit that we would not like to have a daughter unmarried and pregnant if we had a choice. I heard Bill O'Reilly say it was OK because the family was able to financially support the child. What a flip flop against Republican principles. People make mistakes even when they are poor. It is said that her husband is a long time member of the anti-American organization Alaskan Independence Party. Now the party has played down his participation, but the truth will come out, This is the world stage. I must admit that this is not as bad as Obama being a radical Muslim and Michelle being a radical Black Panther. Sara Palin is now under investigation for abuse of power. This dose not speak well about the vetting process. Only time will tell, but why select Sara Palin? They say she has more executive experience than Obama and Biden combined. Americans are smarter than that. Obama was president of the Harvard Law review, has 12 years of legislative experience, two years in the Senate writing bills and supporting real law that will have world wide impact. He also stood up against the power that be and did not support the war. Since college he has been working and living what he is still preaching today and will like to make it happen on a large scale if given the chance. Sara Palin seems to be a great person but running a small town into the ground and almost two years as governor of the least populous state in the union may not compare. Out of all of the possible candidates why Sara Palin? Is it because she is a woman? American women are too smart for that. They do not want undeserved affirmative action, they just want their fair share. When she is attacked (and she will be) you can not claim some sort of anti-feminist motive. Women do not hold that crazy team mentality that men do and will see the attacks on Clinton's pant suits, fat ankles and shrill voice one in the same as any attack on Sara Palin . Their feelings will cross party lines and the sisterhood will not be used for political purposes. World leaders will not take it easy on her. As VP she would have to lead the Senate. With her wealth of experience she will have to also debate Joe Biden on world issues, this should interesting. Worst yet she will have to step on to the world stage and deal with reporters that will ask real questions with no experience in her new found fish bowl. This will be brutal. Why would McCain do this to this woman? This fish bowl will include her daughter and why would she do that? Believe it or not I wish her luck because the American people deserve the best and a 72 year old man that has survived recurring skin cancer four times needs a great VP.
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Well stated and very thoughtful.
I really think you are off the mark. Not one legitimate poll had McCain being a favorite against Obama like you seem to insinuate. I also am confused why you think Palin was such a bad pick. She is a very eloquent speaker and represents American struggles. At the same time she carries an independent vibe and may also capture some of the female voters who were deeply disturbed by the mistreatment of Hillary.
Overall, I think Palin was an excellent pick. Sure she may have been pregnant while married, but I honestly think that has nothing to do with whether she can lead or not. Obama was also a druggie in his younger years. Ideally we should vote based on political policies putting the past aside.
Matt I agree with most of what you said. McCain had it won because Obama could not win the so called fly over states. Polls will not be accurate this election (too many new variables). Hillary supporters are not stupid and still disagree politically with Palin. G W Bush was a draft dodging, alcoholic cocaine head (I'm told) and he worked out well. The 20 million dollar deficit bothers me about Palin and the fact that McCain has Governor Palin on his Senate list of ear mark pork abusers. The biggest problem is she was not fully vetted and this will speak to McCain's judgment. Obama was a community organized at the age of 23 and then went to law school at Harvard, to return and better the community in political roles. I find that commendable. How many people would turn down a high corporate salary to help others at that young age? How many of us could be called on what we did at 23 years old? I would be truly embarrassed if I had to. We should hold both sides accountable when they lie or spin the truth. Hold on this will be a wild ride! By the way Palin seems to be a fine woman I just disagree with her politically for now.
G W Bush was a draft dodging, alcoholic cocaine head (I'm told) and he worked out well.
I was going to comment, but this line convinced me my time would be wasted here.
Anyone who actually believes this is beyond reasoning with.
We can't take 4 more years of this. Grampie McSame and Caribu Barbie have got to go!
Sarah Palin is a disturbing choice!!!
If the McCain people picked Sarah Palin as an attempt to sway Hillary Clinton supporters they are INSANE! Hillary Clinton has done more than Sarah Palin has ever done and will ever do!! Why would Hillary Clinton supporters vote for a staunchly pro-life (even in the cases of rape or incest), pro NRA, pro drilling in the Alaskan wilderness, wants the removal of polar bears off of the endangered list because it would limit oil companies from drilling where ever they please in Alaska, likens the war in Iraq as a duty for GOD??
What has she done since her introduction as McCain's pick for VP that is not scripted? Her two speeches? While as a speaker she is not wooden, she has also shown me nothing...except she is a female version of Dick Cheney. She is cold, soulless and mean!!
All this is bad enough. but let's not forget that MCain chose lobbyist Phil Gramm as his economic aide. Google "+Gramm +enron" for a start. Then try "+gramm +deregulation".
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