Beware the Barracuda

Interesting how people question Palin's vetting when on ABC Obama talked about "my muslim faith" only to be correct by the host to "Christian." Evidently the vetting has not been as complete among the Democrats as well!

Sarah Palin believes that God in on her side, and that everything she does is "God's will". Therefore, she is incapable of doing wrong. That is how she ran affairs as mayor of Wasilla (e.g., trying to ban books in the public library that she found objectionable, and trying to fire the librarian when she refused to acquiesce to her demands) and as governor of Alaska (most state employees fear retribution if they speak their mind about her or her policies).

I personally do not want this Machiavellian in the #2 position of our federal government.

Palin's selection solidified the 15% religious far-right of the GOP, but at the cost of losing the 30% undecided and independent voting group in the middle. Her positions on global warming and the environment, health care, sex education, separation of church and state, and abortion are so extremist that she has actually energized the Democratic party and convinced most moderates and independents that McCain does not represent their interests.

Obama has been scrutinized for almost 2 years, and his critics complain that they still don't know enough about him. Palin has been scrutinized for 2 weeks, and the McCain camp tells us that we know everything we need to know about her and to back off.

I don't think so. It is our right and duty to carefully examine the background, qualifications, and policies of those who wish be be our national leaders. Palin should not be exempt from the process simply because she is female.

Palin believes that to rape and pillage the planet of its natural resources is "God's will". So why does it shock people that she doesn't give a crap if wildlife goes extinct, the ice caps melt, the coastlines become coated in crude oil, the air becomes unbreathable and the water undrinkable? If the citizens of Alaska profit from all of this, it's all good.

Sarah Palin believes that God in on her side, and that everything she does is "God's will". Therefore, she is incapable of doing wrong. That is how she ran affairs as mayor of Wasilla (e.g., trying to ban books in the public library that she found objectionable, and trying to fire the librarian when she refused to acquiesce to her demands) and as governor of Alaska (most state employees fear retribution if they speak their mind about her or her policies).

I personally do not want this Machiavellian in the #2 position of our federal government.

Palin's selection solidified the 15% religious far-right of the GOP, but at the cost of losing the 30% undecided and independent voting group in the middle. Her positions on global warming and the environment, health care, sex education, separation of church and state, and abortion are so extremist that she has actually energized the Democratic party and convinced most moderates and independents that McCain does not represent their interests.

Obama has been scrutinized for almost 2 years, and his critics complain that they still don't know enough about him. Palin has been scrutinized for 2 weeks, and the McCain camp tells us that we know everything we need to know about her and to back off.

I don't think so. It is our right and duty to carefully examine the background, qualifications, and policies of those who wish be be our national leaders. Palin should not be exempt from the process simply because she is female.

Sarah Palin's convention speech was long on smug, sarcastic self-righteousness and short on substance.

During her recent stump speech in Wisconsin, McCain could have presented a cardboard cutout of Palin with a voice recording of her scripted talking points, and they would have gotten the same crowd response.

So far, Palin has been incapable of speaking spontaneously, relying on and directly reading from written notes every time she speaks. She is avoiding all interviews with the press, and no doubt, in the future will only permit interviews in which the questions have been screened in advance (e.g., FoxNews). Yet according to McCain, she is ready to step in as President on day one. And they call Obama a celebrity.....

How can we seriously think this woman is qualified to be President. Oh, I know we elected George W. Bush. We must never underestimate the ignorance of the American people. The Republican party doesn't care who they elect. anymore. They simply put someone in and then tell them how to conduct business..they are simply puppets on some strings. Ronald Reagan was directed George W Bush.too.and if Palin attains office she'll just makes the speeches others will tell her what to say and do.

But the decisive difference is Palin is our rock star, Obama is Berlin's.

BOSCO123.

Can you please explain to all of us where was George W. Bush, Donald Rimsfeld, Dick Cheney and all the rest of your very, very EXPERIENCED Administration in your convention????

Since the Republicans are so big on experience I tought you lost a great opportunity to show the American people what your party does with experience when you have the chance. Hey why not show pictures of Katrina?? Was that not a great experience for all of us?... Or what about Rummy and his dead-enders and old Europe remarks.... Or Dick "we will be greeted as liberators ", or "Mission Accomplished" by Bush
Followed by a big red flag reeding ' EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TAKE TO THE BANK" ..... Like the idea my friend??? It would have rocked your convention and been a great introduction to Palin 'OUR NEW EXPERIENCED LEADER" Cheers by trhe crowd!!!!!

But some how that's "experience" you did not only want to show, but even talk about in your entire convention. It was as if the last 8 years we have been governed by the Martians, and the "change" you seek is from the Libertarians and elite media running the country.

Just in case you were not paying attention we were Governed by a Republican Right Winger for the last 8 years, and by Republicans in Congress for 6. When McCain talks about change (unless he about W Bush) he has to be talking about REPUBLICAN CHANGE..... Or is W. Bush a Libertarian???

Republicans sound so confused that if they keep up with their incoherences by the end of this campaign they are going to have to re-brand their party's name into the LSD party. Here's your message.... Try to follow it if you can.

Obama lacks experience..... But our Republicans leaders used their experience to mess up our country royally. So never mind that. WE WANT TO CHANGE.....
Who do we want to change from? ANSWER.... Us of course, only we are still very proud and supportive of W Bush the guy we want to change things from ... But never mind that either.

Palin has more experience than Obama because she is the Governor of Alaska and Obama is only a Senator..... But Bush was the Governor of Texas and we all can see what a moron he turned out to be so we don't talk about him at our convention and hope he goes to Texas ahead of time. And if McCain is a Senator just like Obama never mind that " Sen. McCain was a leader in the military" 40 years ago so there !!! he's covered with "executive" experience.

McCain talks about "change" to the very same people (Republican Right Wingers) he wants to "change" from while they all cheer him . This honestly was the weirdest part in the convention. In looking at this spectacle I was thinking .... Are all these people listening ??? Or are they plain dumb?

""Sarah is the Governor of Alaska with real responsibilities. She is also one who is most willing to listen to all sides, learn more about the issues, and then make her decisions."" What fairy tale are you talking about? Mayor Palin tried to get the town librarian fired because she wouldn't ban the books Sarah didn't like....was she 'listening to all sides' then? Mayor Palin plunged that small town into $20 MILLION dollars in debt and left it the meth capital of Alaska.

The GOP have lowered the bar so far dow....they want people to seriously vote for someone nobody knows. Then they hide her out so she can't be investigated....like anyone who wants to be a heartbeat away from the presidency MUST be.

John McCain hasn't voted PRESENT. HE VOTES ABSENT. Forget "PRESENT" votes. He hasn't voted PERIOD since April. He didn't even showup to vote for or against the NEW GI BILL.

trazer.

"Sarah is the Governor of Alska with real responsibilitties"

OH my I am impresed !!!!
Say was it George W. Bush the Governor of Texas with real responsibilities also????
And was it not Donald Rumsfeld the Secretary of State under President Ford before he desided to use his "experience" to mess up the war in Iraq?
And was it not Dick Cheney the Chief of Staff under Ford before he became the man that can shoot straight????

Like I said before.....Americans have seen what Republicans do with their "experience"..... The only "change" we have now is that Palin has even less experience than Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, and W Bush...... God help us all !!!!

hey arent you keith olbermanns boy?

Sarah is the Governor of Alaska with real responsibilities. She is also one who is most willing to listen to all sides, learn more about the issues, and then make her decisions. It seems that the press is now saying - Its wrong to do your job! (mostly because the Press has not been doing there's)....and listening to the American people is wrong. Well, Howard Fineman, amazingly biased as usual.