Palin Is Ready? Please.

The talk going around is that Palin is going to have a lot action in the GOP party. Thank God, We {Democrats}will continue to keep control of the White House. I had hoped the Repubics had learned a lesson after watching the Chief Ninkompoop start the world turmoil. She had a large audience because they wanted to hear a discombobbled woman make a fool of herself, the GOP, and the nation.

very well said !
Palin certainly got an element social intelligence to attract the mass, but she certainly has no idea about the world politics and economy. I was shocked after hearing her answer on US bail out plan and the Iraq/Afghan war strategy.

For the past two months, a major American magazine and an allied news...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/28/mccain-funded-work-of-pal_n_138
606.html

McCain Financially supporterd Khalidi and is now trying to tie Obama to Khalidi, though McCain himself was Closely tied to the Palestenian and backed him withover 400,000 $$$
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The McCain camp gambit comes after conservative writers have repeatedly pressed for media outlets to write about the rather tenuous connections between Obama and Khalidi, an outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights.

Specifically, National Review writers want much more attention paid to the association, given that the LA Times has reported that Khalidi lavished praise on Obama at a farewell party in Chicago at which Bill Ayers was also present. (Other writers have accused Khalidi of being an aide to Yasser Arafat, a claim which Marc Ambinder and Ari Berman have suggested is not credible.)

In regards to Khalidi, however, the guilt-by-association game burns John McCain as well.

During the 1990s, while he served as chairman of the International Republican Institute (IRI), McCain distributed several grants to the Palestinian research center co-founded by Khalidi, including one worth half a million dollars.

Big Note: A 1998 tax filing for the McCain-led group shows a $448,873 grant to Khalidi's Center for Palestine Research and Studies for work in the West Bank. (See grant number 5180, "West Bank: CPRS" on page 14 of this PDF.)

The relationship extends back as far as 1993, when John McCain joined IRI as chairman in January. Foreign Affairs noted in September of that year that IRI had helped fund several extensive studies in Palestine run by Khalidi's group, including over 30 public opinion polls and a study of "sociopolitical attitudes."

Of course, there's seemingly nothing objectionable with McCain's organization helping a Palestinian group conduct research in the West Bank or Gaza. But it does suggest that McCain could have some of his own explaining to do as he tries to make hay out of Khalidi's ties to Obama.

For the past two months, a major American magazine and an allied news...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/28/mccain-funded-work-of-pal_n_138606.html

McCain Financially supporterd Khalidi and is now trying to tie Obama to Khalidi, though McCain himself was Closely tied to the Palestenian and backed him withover 400,000 $$$
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The McCain camp gambit comes after conservative writers have repeatedly pressed for media outlets to write about the rather tenuous connections between Obama and Khalidi, an outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights.

Specifically, National Review writers want much more attention paid to the association, given that the LA Times has reported that Khalidi lavished praise on Obama at a farewell party in Chicago at which Bill Ayers was also present. (Other writers have accused Khalidi of being an aide to Yasser Arafat, a claim which Marc Ambinder and Ari Berman have suggested is not credible.)

In regards to Khalidi, however, the guilt-by-association game burns John McCain as well.

During the 1990s, while he served as chairman of the International Republican Institute (IRI), McCain distributed several grants to the Palestinian research center co-founded by Khalidi, including one worth half a million dollars.

Big Note: A 1998 tax filing for the McCain-led group shows a $448,873 grant to Khalidi's Center for Palestine Research and Studies for work in the West Bank. (See grant number 5180, "West Bank: CPRS" on page 14 of this PDF.)

The relationship extends back as far as 1993, when John McCain joined IRI as chairman in January. Foreign Affairs noted in September of that year that IRI had helped fund several extensive studies in Palestine run by Khalidi's group, including over 30 public opinion polls and a study of "sociopolitical attitudes."

Of course, there's seemingly nothing objectionable with McCain's organization helping a Palestinian group conduct research in the West Bank or Gaza. But it does suggest that McCain could have some of his own explaining to do as he tries to make hay out of Khalidi's ties to Obama.

For the past two months, a major American magazine and an allied news...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/28/mccain-funded-work-of-pal_n_138606.html

McCain Financially supporterd Khalidi and is now trying to tie Obama to Khalidi, though McCain himself was Closely tied to the Palestenian and backed him withover 400,000 $$$
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The McCain camp gambit comes after conservative writers have repeatedly pressed for media outlets to write about the rather tenuous connections between Obama and Khalidi, an outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights.

Specifically, National Review writers want much more attention paid to the association, given that the LA Times has reported that Khalidi lavished praise on Obama at a farewell party in Chicago at which Bill Ayers was also present. (Other writers have accused Khalidi of being an aide to Yasser Arafat, a claim which Marc Ambinder and Ari Berman have suggested is not credible.)

In regards to Khalidi, however, the guilt-by-association game burns John McCain as well.

During the 1990s, while he served as chairman of the International Republican Institute (IRI), McCain distributed several grants to the Palestinian research center co-founded by Khalidi, including one worth half a million dollars.

Big Note: A 1998 tax filing for the McCain-led group shows a $448,873 grant to Khalidi's Center for Palestine Research and Studies for work in the West Bank. (See grant number 5180, "West Bank: CPRS" on page 14 of this PDF.)

The relationship extends back as far as 1993, when John McCain joined IRI as chairman in January. Foreign Affairs noted in September of that year that IRI had helped fund several extensive studies in Palestine run by Khalidi's group, including over 30 public opinion polls and a study of "sociopolitical attitudes."

Of course, there's seemingly nothing objectionable with McCain's organization helping a Palestinian group conduct research in the West Bank or Gaza. But it does suggest that McCain could have some of his own explaining to do as he tries to make hay out of Khalidi's ties to Obama.

Everyone needs to know that Sarah Palin does not represent "Joe the Plumber" favorably. While the regular Joe's throughout the world may not be impressed with a sophisticated vocabulary though don't want someone in either of the two highest offices in America who acts or talks like an idiot either. I think working people whether they are plumbers, butchers or candlestick makers want the most intelligent people available in public office. It is an insult to working people to say otherwise. John McCain overplayed his hand when he gambled that Palin would help him snare the votes of the working class.

Comments like these: "Who the he-- is Fareed Zacharia? ...And is he even American?" convince me even more that we need to elect Obama as president.

Comments like this : "Who the h--- is Fakaria...Are you even American? " convince me that we need to elect Obama as president more than ever.

Amen!

There must be tens of thousands of school teachers -- not to mention millions of other professionals -- who are better qualified for the VP position than Governor Palin. It is frightening to think someone that dim could end up in the White House. I have a lot of respect for Senator McCain's service to America, but this selection was truly and profoundly stupid.

We are in desperate and historic need to have someone with an intellect lead this country and repair our relations with the rest of the world.

Come, let us pray.

It is not as silly as you think. I consider myself to be quyite the foreign affairs expert as I talk to m any foreigners on my frequent visits to my local Irish pub.

My first thought about the article is "Who the h--- is FareedZakaria" What Qualifications do you have to criticize
anyone? There was a time when being a reporter for Newsweek ,would have given you credence. Sadly that isn't true anymore.Are you a liberal? Are you a Democrat ? Are you even an American??
What is your educational background?
Obviously you think that being a Governor of one of our great states has no importance. Tell me "Could you do the job"? Could you even get elected ?....any state ?...any time?
I think that the Governor of California put it best. Of course, the media put a different spin on it,however, if you hear his entire comment; you hear him admit that he didn't know all he should have when he became Governor.He went on that he learned fast & so would Sarah Palin . I'd put her experience & background
against Obama's any day.She actually has friends who are normal.

My first thought about the article is "Who the h--- is FareedZakaria" What Qualifications do you have to criticize
anyone? There was a time when being a reporter for Newsweek ,would have given you credence. Sadly that isn't true anymore.Are you a liberal? Are you a Democrat ? Are you even an American??
What is your educational background?
Obviously you think that being a Governor of one of our great states has no importance. Tell me "Could you do the job"? Could you even get elected ?....any state ?...any time?
I think that the Governor of California put it best. Of course, the media put a different spin on it,however, if you hear his entire comment; you hear him admit that he didn't know all he should have when he became Governor.He went on that he learned fast & so would Sarah Palin . I'd put her experience & background
against Obama's any day.She actually has friends who are normal.

The true character of Sarah Palin is obvious if anyone wants to take the time to read about her public life. palin's husband,Todd, was a member of the Alaska Independence Party for 7 years. That group advocates the secession of Alaska from the United States. I would call that a terrorist group, wouldn't you? When she was Mayor of Wasilla she attempted to ban books that didn't fit into her narrow concepts of acceptable reading. Since beoming governor of Alaska Palin has three lawsuits aganst the Native Alaskan Tribes. Their intent is to limit the federally granted hunting and fishing rights of Native Alaskans and to prevent the Yup'ik speakers from voting since a special ballot and interpreter have to be present at the polls. Governor Palin has hunted the Endangered species polar bear and gray wolf from airplanes and advocate that others do the same. In every other state that activity is a felonious criminal offense. Governor Palin's intent for limiting Native Alaskan Tribes access to hunting and fishing areas and her murdering of two animals on the Endangered Species List is so that she can eliminate all competition for the game and fish in Alaska for the wealthy hunters and fishermen who want to spend their millions in the great white wilderness. Palin represents the standard Republican conservative whose alterior motives are always obscured by tons of glitter and B.S.

Governor Pali has revealed her true character if anyone wants to take the time to read about her public life. Her husband was a member of the Alaska Independence Party which advocated the secession of Alaska from the UNited States.She has attended and addressed their annual conventions even up to this year,2008. If AIP is not a terrorist organization would someone please tell me why not. When Palin was Mayor of Wasilla she wanted to have books banned that did not meet her narrow criteria of what comprises acceptable reading. Since Palin became governor she has three lawsuits against the Native Alaskan Tribes. The first is to limit their federally granted fishing rights. The second if to limit their Federally granted hunting rights. The third lawsuit is to prevent the Yup'ik speaking natives from voting since a special ballot has to be made and an interpreter has to be present at every poll. Governor Palin has consistently ignored the sovereignty of the Native Alaskan Tribes because she wants to take away their right to rule themselves. Governor Palin has hunted and killed Endangered Species such as the polar bear and the gray wolf from airplanes. She advocates this type of hunting which is a felonious crime in every other state. Sarah Palin is an authoritarian and all of her lawsuits against the Native Alaskans and the killing of Endangered animals is so that she can eliminate all of the competition for the game and fish in that state when wealthy hunters and fishermen come to Alaska to bag the big ones. She is willing to violate every principle of heaven and earth to accomplish her self-serving goals.

I'm fascinated by the argument (from "Pliny") that the ability to understand, analyse and respond to complex situations is not a requirement for leadership. Mrs Palin appears unable to comprehend or marshal simple facts about key situaations faced by the US. And you don't need to be a "bleeding heart liberal", whatever that is, to see that such a person is unlikely to meet the probable needs of high office.

Zakaria's opinion piece is arrogant and illogical. First, it is based entirely on the premise that a Vice President must be chosen for intelligence. A cursory review of history reveals this premise to be false. Indeed, if this were the sole requirement, we would simply ask the candidates for their IQ scores and avoid the election altogether.

Being a Vice President or President is about values, leadership, judgment, executive ability and, yes, charisma. Despite the desperate rantings of the bleeding heart liberal media like Zakaria, it has never been demonstrated that Gov. Palin lacks any of these qualities -- or, for that matter, that Barack Obama possesses them.

It is arrant nonsense to claim, as Zakaria does, that Gov. Palin "has never spent a day thinking about any important national or international issue".

Palin: ???a time BOMB???
Waiting to expire. Palin has had her 60 days of fame then its back to lipsticks and being the average hockey mum.
If I have not learned anything in this life, I have learned one important lesson. As much as you dislike someone, the more you see of them, the more you realize there is a side to their character that captures your attention. Unfortunately for Palin it has been an: ???Ooooops I did it again!??? for every interview she has had. She has absolutely blown the few opportunities that she has been provided with to prove and persuade people ???she is the one???.
Maybe some people should stick to what they do best, if in Palin???s case its (As she likes to put it) a hockey mum- then do that and do it best.
If the Republicans win the election, she, unfortunately, will become just a breath take away from being the president of the United States of America and a wake up call to all- there is not way an ???average??? and ???everyday??? person can be do this SUCCESSFULLY.
If Palin is the best America can offer for VP then that is a nation in crisis!!

My advice to Palin, the time is ticking enjoy the fame while you can, it appears that???s what she is in it for??? she hasn???t waken up from ???lala??? land???
Sazan Mandalawi

Palin: ???a time BOMB???
Waiting to expire. Palin has had her 60 days of fame then its back to lipsticks and being the average hockey mum.
If I have not learned anything in this life, I have learned one important lesson. As much as you dislike someone, the more you see of them, the more you realize there is a side to their character that captures your attention. Unfortunately for Palin it has been an: ???Ooooops I did it again!??? for every interview she has had. She has absolutely blown the few opportunities that she has been provided with to prove and persuade people ???she is the one???.
Maybe some people should stick to what they do best, if in Palin???s case its (As she likes to put it) a hockey mum- then do that and do it best.
If the Republicans win the election, she, unfortunately, will become just a breath take away from being the president of the United States of America and a wake up call to all- there is not way an ???average??? and ???everyday??? person can be do this SUCCESSFULLY.
If Palin is the best America can offer for VP then that is a nation in crisis!!

My advice to Palin, the time is ticking enjoy the fame while you can, it appears that???s what she is in it for??? she hasn???t waken up from ???lala??? land???