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  • Posted By: josemarti @ 09/15/2008 11:14:24 AM

    How can this woman who has never been to an Ivy League School, has never spent a single summer in Long Island, Martha's Vineyard, or the Berkshires, be qualified to be Vice President of this great country?

    • Posted By: paproudmom @ 09/15/2008 12:30:14 PM

      Actually this makes her more qualified!

      • Posted By: cincinnatimom @ 09/15/2008 1:46:00 PM

        Actually, it does not. Our world leaders ARE supposed to be smarter than us and getting a higher education DOES increase your capability to make better decisions. She does not understand global economics, world history, or the fragile state of global politics. But she did state that "you cannot blink" in making decisions.

        • Posted By: paproudmom @ 09/15/2008 2:10:13 PM

          Actually you do not know what she does or does not know. What I meant is there are many great colleges/univerersities in the US not just a few. Also living in only one section of the country also does not mean your qualified. Especially having such an arrogant attitude certainly does not qualify a person. Empathy and the ability to relate to others is an important factor is making decisions for other people. She also has political experience and seems to learn quickly. Which show intelligence.

          • Posted By: elizabethpaige @ 09/15/2008 4:47:28 PM

            When Sarah Palin ran for governor of Alaska in 2006 she completed a questionnaire.

            Question: "Does the phrase "Under God' in the Pledge of Allegiance offend you?"

            Palin's answer: "Not on your life. If it' was good enough for the founding fathers it's good enough for me."

            Sure.

            The Pledge of Allegiance was penned in the late 1800s, "Under God' was inserted in the mid-1950s.

          • Posted By: Keepinguponfacts123 @ 09/15/2008 4:40:49 PM

            Empathy....you not stating that John McCain and Sarah Palin have empathy are you? I have been watching this campaign from day one (of the primaries) John Mc Cain may have had empathy years ago, but he does not show to me that he understands us or has any kind of empathy. Sarah Palin has not spoken many of her own words to the public...how can you say she has empathy! You don't even know this women. She has been in the public eye for what 2-3 weeks. She keeps reciting the same words from the RNC speach. Why won't they let the real Sarah Palin speak. Only then can decide if she has empathy for others.

  • Posted By: cincinnatimom @ 09/15/2008 1:39:55 PM

    As a woman, I applaud her hard work for the things she believes in and the progress she has made in Alaska. But she is not qualified to be VP, and God forbid, president. Her speeches sound like they are written by Karl Rove. Yes, a fresh face, but no new ideas. How is that change or progress for our nation? Why are people trying to protect her like she can't take care of herself? Last time I checked "barracudas" did not need protection from the media or anyone else. Let her speak about the issues and please listen to what she says. She sounds like George Bush, who I voted for once. We liked him too, but he has not been a good president. She has provided no solutions for the failing economy, education, health care, or ending the war. I assume that the people (men and women) who are so impressed with Palin do care about all of those issues. She can wrap herself in the American flag and she may be patriotic, but she does not have the capacity to lead this country. Stop the mud slinging. Focus on the issues and facts not the fan fair.

    This election is too important to vote or not vote for someone because of gender, age or race or on ONE issue, like abortion. No candidate is perfect, but as a progression society, we should be making decisions that don't involved petty issues.

    • Posted By: elizabethpaige @ 09/15/2008 4:30:05 PM

      Now Pitbull with Lipstick is demanding she be treated with 'deference.'

  • Posted By: ndrock @ 09/15/2008 2:30:34 PM

    If polices were the issue, Obama would never win. He has changed his stand on so many things so many times, even his own campaign people can't keep up. He is a fraud. From day one all his less than desirable traits, have been pushed aside and hidden under the liberal press agenda.
    Wonder why we never hear from his "minister" again? The raciest black church he and his family attended for over 20 years, and now Palin's religion is being called into question by the liberal news media and made an issue of!!
    If gender plays a roll, then I am for a white less than perfect woman who is as qualified as the raciest black man.Save your indignation for someone who gives a Crap!!

    • Posted By: Keepinguponfacts123 @ 09/15/2008 4:21:25 PM

      ndrock....you can vote for any one you choose. But I just want to make sure you know that Sarah Palin is not running for anything and once John McCain gets in the White House she will have little to do. Just wanted clear that up in case you thought she was running for office.

  • Posted By: jshane2002 @ 09/15/2008 3:47:31 PM

    Approval of Sarah among her peers is more complicated than what people think --

    http://www.politico.com/blogs/anneschroeder/0908/The_selfdescribed_Swiftboaters_of_this_election.html#comments

  • Posted By: Iota1963 @ 09/15/2008 3:42:50 PM

    One more thing. - Considering Republican Presidents have appointed 7 of the current 9 Supreme Court Justices, 5 of the last 7 Presidents have been Republicans, and until 2 years ago, controlled both houses of congress, I understand why whiterock and other voters feel the Republican Party represents their interests. With all the prosperity the Republicans have brought to our nation, I don't blame them for sticking with what they see as the party that represents their values. (I admit to being an east coast liberal "elitist" with a Masters Degree and 100K salary).

  • Posted By: Iota1963 @ 09/15/2008 3:38:55 PM

    . I offer a heart-felt good luck to the citizens who continue to believe the Republicans have their interest at heart. In spite of all evidence to the contrary, you continue to vote Republican under a belief they share your values. I guess when the last factory has closed, home repossessed, bank failed,...., no I take that back. You will still vote Republican.

  • Posted By: josemarti @ 09/15/2008 10:43:32 AM

    The campaign hit a new low over the weekend when Bill Clinton was overheard saying at an Obama fundraiser that Sarah Palin reminded him of Paula Jone and that he could get her to squeal like a pig with lipstick. Unbelievable. What is he going to say next?

    • Posted By: bdhotwheel @ 09/15/2008 12:43:55 PM

      They should have asked Bill Clinton if Monica Lewinsky resembled more a pig with lipstick when she was %#%# his %#$%@!

      • Posted By: FanofChange @ 09/15/2008 2:44:35 PM

        your both just liars trying to spread rumors

  • Posted By: Iota1963 @ 09/15/2008 2:37:09 PM

    @Ndrock - Then vote Republican. With 5 of the last 7 Presidents, 7 of the 9 current Supreme Court Justices appointed, and until 2 years ago, both houses of Congress under Republican control, I completely understand your continued confidence in the Republican Party and it's ability to spead economic prosperity to everyone. Even at the convention, only 36 of the delegates were black. Republican policies have proven themselves to be what is best for America.

  • Posted By: OrangeCountyCA @ 09/15/2008 12:25:03 PM

    Did Dana Singister, Osama???s senior adviser on women voters advise him on the Joe Biden VP selection?

    • Posted By: cincinnatimom @ 09/15/2008 1:48:21 PM

      Your comment is sick and a perfect example of how some people prefer to perpetuate hate and fear vs. focus on logic and issues.

  • Posted By: Pat from Hendersonville @ 09/15/2008 1:41:53 PM

    Hopefully our country will recognize that the upper class cares nothing for the rest of the country, and votes Democrat with Obama and Biden. To date the 8 years of GOP leadership has turned our surplus into a staggering deficit, shipped more jobs than ever offshore, improved the profits of the oil companies at the expense of the consumer, used tax money to conduct an unjust war while our infrastructure fails daily, caused uninsured or underinsured families to go bankrupt with a manageable health crisis if they could get care, pushed privitizing social security as Wall Street crumbles even today....well, hopefully you get the message....we need someone who cares about the majority in this country, not the elite. McCain and Palin haven't a clue how to manage this country...it would just be more Bush/Cheney and cronyism. McCain even is looking to Karl Rove for guidance...give me a break!!!

  • Posted By: Iota1963 @ 09/15/2008 1:22:46 PM

    I understand why many voters feel the Republican Party represents their interests. With all the prosperity the Republicans have brought to Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or the entire country for that matter, I don't blame them for sticking with what they see as the party that represents their values. Even though my heart is with the Democrats, I do better financially under the Republicans (liberal east coast "elitist" with a Masters Degree and 100K income in 2007). I'm sure this time the Republicans will deliver economic good times to those who are less fortunate financially

  • Posted By: chindognyc @ 09/15/2008 3:28:51 AM

    It is so funny that the McCain supporters won't answer my question. Why is Sarah Palin's husband and son still a member of the AIP? Another question.... Why did Sarah Palin want rape victims to pay for their own rape kit when she was the mayor of Wasilla? I am still waiting for those answers! Hillary supporters can jump in on the second question.

    • Posted By: sharenews @ 09/15/2008 5:09:08 AM


      Chin, The DNA kits and forensic examinations were ultimately paid for by the victims insurance company and/or Medicaid, whichever was applicable.

      As for Todd, he was registered, but only attended a conference at one time (see below)
      I don???t know of anything about their son being registered with the AIP.

      * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

      RE: The Alaskan Independence Party (AIP)

      UPDATE September 3, 2008 Noon ADT

      FYI:
      It has been brought to our attention that there is a COUNTERFEIT SITE now up on the net. This site is a FRAUD and has infringed our copyright. We are presently seeking legal recourse.

      * Candidate GOVERNOR Sarah Palin was NEVER A MEMBER our party.

      * TODD Palin was registered as a MEMBER, BUT NEVER PARTICIPATED in any party activities aside from attending a convention in Wasilla at one time.

      We had SEVERAL HUNDRED PEOPLE ATTEND THAT CONVENTION and NOTHING OF NOTEWORTHY STATUS TOOK PLACE outside of nominating the most conservative candidate up to that date to ever run for Governor of Alaska. That candidate was the sitting Lt. Governor, Jack Coghill. This man was one of the authors and signers of the Constitution of the State of Alaska.


      Still have questions? Contact Lynette Clark, AIP Chair. A link is available on the AIP site to dispatch an email if you so desire: http://www.akip.org/


      - The Alaskan Independence Party

      • Posted By: chindognyc @ 09/15/2008 12:30:10 PM

        Sharenews, I have posted what Palin said and she did want them to pay. She also keep saying that she told congress thanks but no thanks. Funny though, it was congress who stopped the Bridge to Nowhere, not Sarah Palin. And the AIP was started in 1970. They knew what the AIP was about. Sarah went to two conventions and spoke at one of those convention. You are backing a woman who does not have a woman's interest at heart. I am sorry to say, she thinks like a man. Why is McCain now sounding like Obama saying enough is enough. How much more can he copy.

      • Posted By: summer4077 @ 09/15/2008 10:26:00 AM

        It doesn't change the fact that they wanted victims to pay for the kits. Also, what happened to the women who didn't have insurance but made too much for Medicaid? In my state, we have a fund to pay for things like that--the Victims of Violent Crimes funding.
        Also, why would he be a member of the AIP? He didn't attend a meeting, but he was still a member. Why?

  • Posted By: NewsWkDickG @ 09/15/2008 12:13:15 PM

    Here is another issue McCain-Palin will be avoiding. There will be a lot of detailed and technical opinions given explaining why America???s financial industry is in chaos but there really are only two reasons, simply greed and government neglect. Everything else is just a distraction from recognizing those two issues and to avoid laying the blame where it rightfully belongs. The run away greed by factions of the market, unchecked, uncontrolled and in fact encouraged by a government placating and patronizing Special Interests and a select few allowed this to happen and now the average American will pay the bill in so very many ways. The government???s responsibility is to protect the people yet our government focuses on allowing the market place to run free without adequate checks and balances, actually with encouragement for the full pursuit of their greed and with no concern for protecting the people???s interests. We have seen this occur several times with savings and loans, with banks, with hi-tech, now with investment banks and there have been other occasions, always the same, with the cycle of insatiable run away greed and then with government only acting after it is too late. The government rationalizes that they are facilitating free markets but in reality, as we have just seen again, they are being irresponsible for the benefit of a few and costing us greatly. We have an election coming and hopefully people will think of this when voting.

  • Posted By: Iota1963 @ 09/15/2008 12:02:14 PM

    Are you talking about the current president and his father who both graduated from Yale, are members of Skull and Bones, and have a permanent summer residence near Cape Cod?

  • Posted By: Iota1963 @ 09/15/2008 12:00:58 PM

    The same way as our current President and his father both graduated from Yale and have a permanent summer residence near Martha's Vineyard.

  • Posted By: Foxxpaws22 @ 09/14/2008 8:54:21 PM

    As an over 50, middle class woman, who has paved the way for women like Palin, I find her a disgrace to my own gender. She says that now women will be taken seriously, and that we can knock on any door and it opens (to that effect on her nomination speech). Please, can we say Hillary Clinton, Sandra Day O'Connor, Ruth Baden, Gloria Steinem. These were pioneers, not this loose cannon, Palin. I watch her speak, carry on, look at 30-something women thinking she has something to offer of substance and am amazed at how ignorant some women are. Do you REALLY want some obsessed/vicious/my-way-or-the-higway woman in charge of our country should the situation arise? I personally cannot even fathom that kind of lunacy. She has had her eye on this Presidency for many years according to friends, and like many men and women, will walk over, around, crush, anything or anyone who gets in her way. She isn't even in the same class as Hillary Clinton, and to refer to herself as some pioneer is really delusional.She is most definitely not the first governor in this country, mayor, or major political figure. God help us all if this one gets her hands on anything. Those 30-somethings will regret their decision.

    • Posted By: Ulan @ 09/15/2008 10:43:53 AM

      Are the woman of this country so desperate that they will jump on the bandwagon without really looking at the record of the person. As far as I know the town that she elected her mayor had a population of 58,000. I live in a county in PA with over a million and no mayor. So what's the big deal. PA has 12 million or so residents and the State of Alaska has 630,000 residents. So what's the big deal, except Alaska gets a lot more money per cap. from the Federal Government. Oh that's taxpayer money.

    • Posted By: ihateeveryoneincludingyou @ 09/15/2008 12:06:06 AM

      Right. She's not a pioneer. She's only the first female governor of her state and the first female Republican to make it to the VP slot. Whatever.....

      • Posted By: the_shelton @ 09/15/2008 12:27:04 AM

        She is not the first female governor, Arizona and Kansas and a few others have beat her at that. And they are a fine bunch I might add. Those I could really get behind, but barbie is a bit much.

        • Posted By: sharenews @ 09/15/2008 2:46:00 AM


          Palin IS the first governor of HER STATE (Alaska). What the blogger stated was correct.

        • Posted By: ihateeveryoneincludingyou @ 09/15/2008 12:52:05 AM

          the_shelton, read the comment again. I said the first female governor OF HER STATE, not the first female governor in the nation! (BTW, Napolitano wasn't the first female governor of AZ. Rose Mofford was.)

  • Posted By: bdhotwheel @ 09/15/2008 2:05:53 AM

    Comment: I had heard this also about Obama. Obama has no women in the top spots either on his campaign staff.
    Can you say .... CHAUVINIST PIG? I gave him a pass on the "SWEETIE" comment several months back but I think I was very wrong when I gave him the benefit of the doubt on that one...I really do think that he looks down on women.


    Not to be racist, but Obama shows characteristics of being more a chauvinistic muslim than a Christian. That is how I see it and if voters, especially women voters don't wake up, he will bring changes that you won't like.

    • Posted By: summer4077 @ 09/15/2008 10:38:57 AM

      Lol are you serious? Are you off your meds? How can Obama be married to Michelle and be a chauvinistic pig? Do you know ANYTHING about his history with women? He was raised by a single mom that he adores, and his wife is probably more successful and hard-working than he is. He has two girls that he constantly praises and speaks hopefully about their futures. That notion is just absurd.

    • Posted By: OldPlusNew @ 09/15/2008 2:30:16 AM

      Susan Rice, served in the Clinton Administration as a foreign relations liason - Barack Obama's chief foreign policy advisor. On one of his most perceived weaknesses, his top advisor is a woman...

      ...You may be seated....

  • Posted By: Iota1963 @ 09/15/2008 10:36:35 AM

    7 of the 9 Supreme Court Justices were appointed by Republican Presidents.
    3 of the last 4 presidents were Republicans.
    Until 2 years ago, both houses of Congress were Republican controlled.

    If you feel our country will be better under Republicans, vote for McCain/Palin.
    If you feel our country will be better under Democrats, vote for Obama/Biden.

  • Posted By: minnie08 @ 09/14/2008 9:37:53 PM

    I am white, middle class, 51 yrs old, and educated. As much as I would love to have a woman president or VP in the White House, I care more about my future and the future of my children, and grandchildren. I'm going to pick the most qualified individual. That's what women have been fighting for-choose the most qualified versus race or gender. Anyone with common sense can see Palin is just a smoke screen for McCain. She is NOT Qualified!! And McCain is a rendition of Bush!! LADIES.... WAKE UP! YOU ARE EMBARRASSING ME!! Hillary, I voted for because is was extremely qualified, but Palin is NOT! McCain/Palin scare the Hell out of me. The next best choice is Obama and Biden. They are honest, intelligent, level headed, and have national experience covering a plethora of National Issues including Foreign Policy. Obama and Biden compliment one another. In Fact, Biden is Chairman of the congressional Foreign Relations Committee. Believe me when I tell you, are nation and our Children are Doomed if McCain was in the White House, and You will only have yourselves to blame!
    Ladies; Did you know that McCain Voted Against Equal Pay for Women ?!! Did you know he voted against a healthcare!! McCain HAS VOTED 90% of the time with BUSH!! HE SOLD HIS SOLE TO THE DEVIL.

    • Posted By: Ulan @ 09/15/2008 10:27:37 AM

      Thank you minnieo8..I too supported Hillary in fact I work for her in PA.. Palin/McCain (notice the ticket) scare me. I happen to be a Christian for Obama/Biden. In the last election I voted against Bush and I was made to feel that I must not be a Christian if I voted that way. Well, there is only one way and I proved that I voted for the right party last time and I will be voting for the right party this time. God help us all!

    • Posted By: LynnPA @ 09/14/2008 11:30:31 PM

      Did you know that Obama pays his female staff LESS than his male staff? Did you know that McCain pays his female staff MORE than his male staff? This information is supplied by the Watch-Dog Group Legistorm.

      Obama - women staff earn 83 cents for every $1 dollar of his male staff. Of his top-5 paid advisors, only 1 is a woman. Of his 20 Top Staffers, only 7 are women.

      McCain - Women staff earn 21 cents MORE for every $1 dollar of his male staff. Of his top-5 paid advisors, 3 are women. Of his 20 Top Staffers, 13 are women.

      There is a huge difference between talking the talk (Obama) and walking the walk (McCain).

      do your homework... .

      • Posted By: chindognyc @ 09/15/2008 12:40:39 AM

        Lynn, I heard of liars, but oh man you are a good liar. Try something new. Why don't you explain to me why would Sarah Palin charge rape victims a rape kit. I alredy showed my proof, now why don't you show yours.

        • Posted By: LynnPA @ 09/15/2008 1:28:35 AM

          Insults are not necessary. I think you should do your homework and research the watch-dog site which reviews and lists many government staff paychecks, not just Obama & McCain. Do you know what it means to be a watch-dog site? Maybe that is where your confusion lies. To take fact and call it a lie does not make it a lie... by the way... don't foget to check with your HR rep at work regarding family leave and pay.... family leave is unpaid leave and always has been. I think you have a lot of research and homework to do before you respond.

          I don't mind trying to point you to the right resources, but you have to make the effort. Go to your public library, talk to your HR person, ask a history teacher or someone who specializes in government policy... but don't guess.

          • Posted By: chindognyc @ 09/15/2008 1:48:11 AM

            Hey Lynn, you lied about Obama paying the females that work for him less than what McCain is paying his female workers. Be honest about that. You still can't answer that question I gave you.

            • Posted By: ihateeveryoneincludingyou @ 09/15/2008 9:50:39 AM

              chindognyc, it's the truth that he pays women less. Big deal if he has a token woman in a top position. I'm not impressed.

              http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/378772_murdockonline12.html

  • Posted By: Toughchick @ 09/15/2008 10:00:14 AM

    I hate that Palin's nomination is essentially a publicity stunt and the focus has been stolen from the actual people that would be president- almost makes you wonder if they are pandering Palin even more given McCain's age... Just because there is a female nomine doesn't mean she should be voted for- I just hope there aren't too many STUPID AMERICAN WOMEN out there that vote for gender instead of policy

    • Posted By: summer4077 @ 09/15/2008 10:16:56 AM

      Does that really surprise you? The Republicans didn't have much else to offer. I find it disgusting that McCain slammed Obama for not having experience, being a "rock star," and speaking of change--then taps this chicky with no experience and celeb qualities, and then they start spouting off about change! Slimy tactics, but not surprising from a man who has conducted a misleading, untruthful campaign.

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