An Apostle of Alaska

I dont understand why people feel the need to drape themselves in the American Flag in order to show their "patriotism". What does it prove? Its an easy and meaningless gesture. Bin Laden could come on TV wearing an Uncle Sam suit and singing God Bless America, what would that prove? Mabey we should expect more of our public officials than wearing a pin, or waiving a flag, or saying "god bless the USA". Perhaps we should expect them to do things that not every person could do. Mabey we should vote for exceptional people, not people we "relate to". Why are there so many people in Aerica that have convinced themselves that they could do the job of the President, so they want someone like them, or worse, in the position to appease their own dillusions?

One of my priorities for this election is a return to us being a responsible and respectful and respectable global citizen and neighbor. I don't think it is possible with McCain's (and now Palin's) ironfist and xenophobic and over-nationalistic approach. Plus I think it makes a statement to vote as far away from Bush as possible, and that does not mean another Republican. I also want more domestic unity. I'm so sick of all of this partisanship and divisiveness. This means I hated the Republican convention, most particularly the speeches of Romney, Guliani, and Palin. McCain's speech seemed b.s. on the heels of that all. This also means that I want to see acceptance of minorities, gays, women, all religions, etc. and I just think this is not at all what the Republican party represents. To me, that American ideal is so important. We need all hands on deck to solve the problems facing us and this world. We don't need to spend time and energy marginalizing groups and forcing others in line with our religious beliefs. It's just not what America is about and so the Republican party will not speak to me until they get off of that nonsense. But, unfortunately, I think evangelicals have such a hold on the party it will never happen. I would love if the party could become secular and then I could hear about real ideas it has.

Don't we want highly educated, well-read, well-traveled people who have seen and experienced many things running the country? Who better to represent and lead than someone who gets that every American has the right to his/her own beliefs and values even if those values don't happen to be fundamentalist Christian? It???s hard enough to be a Christian. People used to respect that. Now they just see us as hypocrites because too many of us can???t just do our best with our own struggle, try to reach out to others in love and let God do the rest.

Also, I have heard a lot of nonsense about conservative folks valuing education, but no one seems to value the educated. Education provides a forum for broader views and exposure, which is what the leader of this country needs.

Why is it fodder for ridicule for a man to add to the brain trust of small communities by bringing what he has learned back to folks that don???t know what is possible?

Why is it instead celebrated that a man graduated at the bottom of his class? Why is it funny that because he didn???t study how to eject himself from a plane, he crashed and almost died? Why isn???t it sad that that didn???t change his resolve? Why is that maverick and not undisciplined? Why isn???t it suspect that he wouldn???t even vote for his own bills today? Why is it ok that Palin hasn???t even studied foreign affairs, the constitution (America???s) or higher economics? Do we know? Shouldn???t we?

I???ve gotta say. I am angered by the mean and judgmental representation of Christian women my party has put forward. We are in the middle of a war and a situation where we are no longer respected around the world and McCain cares so little about this country that he picked a candidate who thinks it is somehow admirable to be a bulldog with lipstick. I'd be more impressed if I knew why her small town was $20m in debt after she left given our current debt to China (and how that makes her any different than Bush). Further, I???m an attorney and I have gained respect by being respectful. I???d be offended and rightfully so if anyone called me a bulldog, a barracuda or a bitch. It is neither cute nor acceptable on the adult stage.

Geez, Palin seems like a typical mother, multi-tasking with family and career responsibilities. But as VP, she'll have to give up the family - the American people will want someone who is all there for them. Ready to lead the most powerful nation on earth? I don't think so. This just tells you that McCain's judgment is truly bad - a reckless choice at best. This is a very clear indication how he would make important decisions.

Then tell me that Palin graduated at the top of her class from the U of Idaho and that she went on to get an MBA or law degree or master's in Foreign Relations. There is a reason companies and law firms and even government agencies want students from quality universities (whether it be Yale or state schools such as U of Texas or UVA), because those educations are better. Or, if she doesn't have any of that, then tell me something else that would allow me to believe that she can handle the intellectual challenges that confront a VP or President. They have to be the highest levels of thinkers, to understand complex health care issues, complex Constitutional issues, complex issues in foreign affairs (unbelievably complex), and complex issues in economics, just for starters. This is a prerequisite/threshold for the job. Being tough, being strong, having strong integrity and values, yes, those are all important too, but that tough and strong and value-driven person is a dangerous and risky proposition in office if they can't grasp all the information coming at them and it is unbelievably complex info and a lot of it.

Sarah Palin is the Real Deal...

A Real Underground Secessionist for the (AIP) Alaskan Independence Party, "Alaska 1st, Alaska Always"

Note: The (AIP) The Alaskan Independence Party, advocated it's members to join, either the 2 Major Political Parties and Behold it's Sarah Palin and with her 7 Yr AIP Member Husband Todd Palin and she Congratulated the AIP via Video, on their Organizations Objectives and Continued Success. Its Important to note, the AIP is the 3rd Largest Political party in Alaska, which is a Lot.

Note: Had not Palin ran as McCain's VP, all of this would not be EXPOSED and this Pitt Bull with Lip Stick, is begining to look, More an More like a Pink Pomeranian or a Pink Poodle. she is not a Pitt Bull, she's just a Pink Poodle, Barking LOUDLY and RUNNING for COVER as soon as you, OPEN THE DOOR !!!

In one week, this Pitt Bull is Blaming the Media for EXPOSING HER, like all other Candidates, who have been on the campaign trail for the last 18 Months...

The Chick can't Handle it, the Chick can't Cut it and the Chick can't Stand Direct HEAT !!!

To the extent Palin has a governing philosophy, it was shaped by her political mentor, former governor Wally Hickel. The 89-year-old Hickel is a member of the Alaska Independence Party, which espouses, among other things, greater autonomy or even separation from the United States.

Palin's Husband, Todd Palin is not a member of the party now, but he was registered as an AIP voter at different periods of his life totaling seven years. Sarah has never been a member but attended a party conference in her hometown of Wasilla.)

Hickel advocates an "economy of the commons," which would place the state's vast energy and mineral wealth in the hands of the state government and its citizens. In that vein, Palin this year ordered a one-time $1,200 energy refund distributed to each Alaska resident. (The revenues came from recalculating the tax on oil producers.)
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The words of founder Joe Vogler are proudly displayed on the Alaska Independence Party's website (at least as of this writing):

Note: "I'm an Alaskan, Not an American. I've got no use for America and Her Damned Institutions."

Big Note: Given that one of America's "Damned Institutions" is the Department of Defense, this raises a few questions about Gov. Palin's strength on National Security Issues.

In covering Sarah Palin's reported membership in this extremist party (see update),

Jake Tapper quotes its current leader as saying that .."Sarah Palin is "A Fine Individual" ...
"She's forthright and She Puts Alaska First."

"She Puts Alaska First"

Note: The AIP's Motto is "Alaska First, Alaska Always"

The AIP is the 3rd Largest Political Party in Alaska...keep that in mind, as well as Todd Palin, being a 7 Yr member, as well as Sarah Palin attending this Organization and while the Governor of Alaska, sent her

It is obvious that Newsweek has written this story to try and shed a negative light on Palin, what they fail to realize is that they are simply feeding backlash, and, in some cases, even making her look better to middle America, particularly her strong faith. Perhaps the writers of newsweek should realize that ALL of Christianity is based on an intimate relationship with Christ who died on a Roman cross on our behalf, and that He promised His Spirit as a guide. Newsweek's reporting of this as a negative sheds light on their liberal east coast bias, and, their severe lack of knowledge regarding the protestant faith tham most of this country claims belief and adherence to. If you're a McCain fan, you're thanking Newseek for motivating his base, AGAIN. As for her degree, and the fact that she's not a "scholar", remember that Reagan was far from a scholar .and people will see that criticism as elistist as well. the midea needs to be careful here.

Neos... where are you???? your party affiliates' stupidities are getting to my nerve! get back on so we can have a real discussion, will you?

Wow... I can't believe people are still this ignorant. Obama is neither a Muslim, or the Antichrist. He's a Christian, and a good man..... get over it!