The Palin Gamble

An interesting read from an unusual religious perspective - I didn't know Christians could think like this! If you're into that kind of thing, I highly recommend checking this out:

http://www.newsflavor.com/Opinions/McCain-Hijacks-Christianity-Via-Palin.240929

Palin is plenty qualified. Have you all forgotten about Bill Clinton's roots in the political industry? He was elected without opposition as attorney general for arkansas for two years(1976-1978), then became governor for ten years(1978-1988) in Arkansas. He was the youngest governor, and made alot of mistakes, but in his ten years he made alot of advancements in economic and educational growth for the state. Regardless, prior to his presidency, he had no national political experience whatsoever, except leading a failed presidential campaign in Texas in 1972. Now I don't doubt for a second any of you would praise the idea of having Clinton back in office, but if you're going to doubt Governor Palin based on her experience alone, I'd have to call you all hypocrites. Since 1992 Palin has been working her way up step-by-step seat-by-seat throughout the entirety of Alaskas government, from city council representative, to governor, she has seen all sides of political strife and adversity, and tackled a wide variety of problems, both small and large. If a spoiled Yale-boy with little more experience than two terms as governor of Arkansas can give us such a great economy and carry our country's toughest desicions so well, then why can't a hard working-class mom with 5 kids who fought her way to the top, tooth and nail?

Ummmm onepatriot are you alright over there? I think you need your medication. Here's the sign you need to look for- when you have your first Elvis sighting of the day, run for your pill bottle

The republican party has lost it's brand and will never find it for many years, McBushes speech shows the party grasping for straws and that he is a poor choice and his choise of vp is a disgrace to the party and to the women of this country. No one asked about the amount of people were at tne RNC on Thursday and how many tuned in to watch McBush talk his failure to talk issues.
If this were a poker game He would bet the lives and the American people to trust a coward, no hero at all Check what his fellow POW's said about this make beleive hero really did as a POW, He is labiled as a traiter to thoes that served with him and know the truth, I trust these POW's, they were their, 32 Propagander films that McCain has had sealed so the country won't learn about his real cowardness, He is t true trator and if not for his daddy would be in prison today, like Bush commiting desertion, a coward to fight for his country when needed, and if you think the men and women of our military dont know you arn't in touch with the truth. Bushs daddy did fly a plain but he jumped out of it before letting his men get time to get out, another real man from the bush familey and if you want to learn more look into
prescott Bush who worked with our enemy Hitler and did the banking for Germany during the war another Bush, don't trust me look it up your selves and now you want to beleive this McCain, The son of Cain, if you beleive in God you should know that he is the killer of his brother, can't be trusted no matter what he says, he's telling a lie. If you can't hear it or feel it or see through it, you are not really paying attention.

Someone needs to remind Mrs. Palin that Jesus Christ was a community organizer and Pontius Pilate was a governor!

The polar bear issue could easily be fixed by using a portion of the outer continental shelf lease sale proceeds to contract with the local coastal Alaska Native village corporations to build a series of small rock islands 20 miles apart out into the very shallow Chuckchi Sea where these magnificent creatures live.

Ms. Clift, like many others, continues to underestimate Sarah Palin by assuming she has nothing to offer beyond a pretty face, a compelling personal story and a gift for public speaking.

In fact, Palin is deeply committed to building the largest construction project ever in North America, a pipeline to transport Alaska's nearly limitless supply of natural gas to the Midwest to reduce its energy costs, build its feedstock and petrochemical industries, and re-energize its factories.

This is why I believe McCain/Palin will carry Ohio and Michigan and win the election, and that she will be an effective Vice President if for no other reason than that she will finish the job she started as Alaska Governor of getting the Alaska Gas Pipeline built.

And it would be a mistake to think this is merely a short-term regional issue. In the big scheme of things, Europe has to buy its natural gas from Russia, at whatever price Russia asks. By contrast, we in the U.S. have enough Alaska natural gas to supply ourselves for many decades to come, if we are wise enough to invest in the capital infrastructure needed to transport it to where its needed. If we do, we will enjoy a long-term economic advantage over Europe, giving us a competitive edge for decades to come.

For this reason I think Sarah Palin is the right person for the job as Vice President at this time.

As a more general matter, based on her performance as Alaska Governor, I think she just as capable and qualified to step into the Presidency as the likes of Bill Clinton, George Bush, Barack Obama or anyone else.

Let me see... I worked my way up from nothing, working full time all the way through college- no loans. My father was a blue-collar steel worker and we lived paycheck to paycheck. I went to graduate school, no loans, working full time. I taught as a T/A at the university. I joined a company whose annual sales were 3.4 million and in the succeeding 5 years as GM, the company is now grossing 11 mil a year. I have traveled abroad to Israel, Canada, South America, and most states.. I worked on 2 different presidential campaigns and have spoken publicly for years, working closely with law enforcement and the DARE initiative. I am .... 36 years old and would NEVER consider myself qualified for President of the USA!

Eleanor. That is no woman your boy is now facing. That is the grey eyed Greek goddess Palin Athena in full armor. She will lead us to victory.

Anyone who compares Palin's readiness to lead this country to Obama's is in a sad state of denial. Please go watch Obama's interview with Bill O'Reilly on youtube, and you will see how versed on the issues he is, and how he is able to confidently go toe to toe with today's leading conservative voice. Sarah Palin is being shielded from the media because she is not ready to handle the media. She would get eaten alive. If she was so wonderful, they would unleash her, but they know she is not. The Republicans clearly thirst after a rock star after watching the Obama phenomenon, but she will prove unable to live up to the image that is being bestowed upon her. Sometimes it is difficult to get beyond our own idealism in order to get to the truth. All supporters of Obama have learned at some point that he is just a man, with flaws, and not a god or a savior. I think he's a smart man, and a man that will strive to be honest, but beyond that, most of us see that he is not a rock star but a very valid choice for the Presidency of the United States. I implore Republicans to own up to the very obvious fact that Sarah Palin is not a valid choice for President of the United States. To not admit this is irresponsible, and to compare her pedigree to Obama's is downright delusional.

I disagree with the notion that the Palin choice makes it harder for Obama to characterize McCain as more of the same. Just the opposite, in fact. Palin is THE most extremist Religious Right 'true believer' he could have possibly found. Palin and her smirky demeanor is a shining testament to the fact that the GOP is 100% sold out to the Religious Right.. It's all they've got left, in light of the fact that McCain has spent the last 8 years doing policy 180's in order to fall in line with the Neocons. The cherry on top is the absurd notion that they are now somehow agents of 'change.' Absolutely amazing.

Barry. Don't old hobbitt Mccain was talking about his scars last night and implying that you don't have any. Why don't you show us the scars on you nasal septum? Got any scars on your knees from playing basketball? Any blisters on your lips from kissing the fondillo of Mr. and Mrs. X in Chicago?