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fpiaw Send message Joined: 29 Dec 99 Posts: 236 Credit: 1,203,409 RAC: 0 |
The topic: Palin. Well It is her big night and I will be doing my college homework tonight. Sorry, but I didn't get a chance to watch obama as well. So the question is: Is Palin a gimmick to get woman voters or the real deal? Or is it to counter the fact that the Dems have a chance of making history with a black president so the GOP wants to make history with a white womam VP? Or is it once again the real deal? Really please post anything about Palin (good or bad). But if you can please stay away from the teen pregnancy thing unless it is in reference to the GOP's abstinence policy vs birth control. THANKS! Also one more question to talk about ... Did Palin say the quote below? I think so, based on hearing it on the local news hear and then a quick google, but I don't know for sure ... I wonder is the god Zeus? Speaking before the Pentecostal church, palin painted the current war in Iraq as a messianic affair in which the United States could act out the will of the Lord. "Pray for our military men and women who are striving to do what is right. Also, for this country, that our leaders, our national leaders, are sending [U.S. soldiers] out on a task that is from God," she exhorted the congregants. "That's what we have to make sure that we're praying for, that there is a plan and that that plan is God's plan." I hope not. |
hiamps Send message Joined: 23 May 99 Posts: 4292 Credit: 72,971,319 RAC: 0 |
The topic: Palin. Well It is her big night and I will be doing my college homework tonight. Sorry, but I didn't get a chance to watch obama as well. So the question is: Is Palin a gimmick to get woman voters or the real deal? Or is it to counter the fact that the Dems have a chance of making history with a black president so the GOP wants to make history with a white womam VP? Or is it once again the real deal? Really please post anything about Palin (good or bad). But if you can please stay away from the teen pregnancy thing unless it is in reference to the GOP's abstinence policy vs birth control. THANKS! I was for McCain and now I probably won't vote again. I don't think McCain did his homework and do believe it is because a black man is running for the Dems. Obama got his big Poll jump but not untill Palin was announced, I bet about now McCain wishes he could change his mind. It sucks as I like McCain as a person and he really helped me out once but I am not going to Gamble that he will live 4 years more or so. Official Abuser of Boinc Buttons... And no good credit hound! |
fpiaw Send message Joined: 29 Dec 99 Posts: 236 Credit: 1,203,409 RAC: 0 |
I have liked McCain in the past as well. But I decided that I am not going to vote for him. I made my decision a few weeks ago. I am not sure if I am going to vote for Obama or not. I plan on waiting about a month and then review both men again. Maybe then I can decide to support McCain again or go with Obama. Thanks for your reply. I too think he may be having second thoughts. However, it just might work out for him ... with the buzz. Chris. |
John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0 |
My opinion is that it will tend to get the support of the values conservatives, and tend to drive away the moderates. The liberals were mostly voting for Obama anyway. BOINC WIKI |
Tenafly Send message Joined: 12 Jul 08 Posts: 3 Credit: 21,328 RAC: 0 |
The topic: Palin. Well It is her big night and I will be doing my college homework tonight. Sorry, but I didn't get a chance to watch obama as well. So the question is: Is Palin a gimmick to get woman voters or the real deal? Or is it to counter the fact that the Dems have a chance of making history with a black president so the GOP wants to make history with a white womam VP? Or is it once again the real deal? Really please post anything about Palin (good or bad). But if you can please stay away from the teen pregnancy thing unless it is in reference to the GOP's abstinence policy vs birth control. THANKS! I agree with you not to mention that black or white this country is in trouble. I believe that Obama offers more for our generation than McCain does and his VP Palin is a sad choice considering that they are women in the party with much more to offer than this woman. McCain did it because regardless of what the polls say he is losing. |
Tenafly Send message Joined: 12 Jul 08 Posts: 3 Credit: 21,328 RAC: 0 |
I think that Sara Palin is being used by McCain and the reason being is that is very clear to anyone that has been following the race that John McCain is losing thus comes Sara Palin. The mistake that McCain has made is believing that We the People will not see through this. |
Jeffrey Send message Joined: 21 Nov 03 Posts: 4793 Credit: 26,029 RAC: 0 |
I'm biting my tongue so hard that I think it just fell off... ;) It may not be 1984 but George Orwell sure did see the future . . . |
John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0 |
I'm biting my tongue so hard that I think it just fell off... ;) That's got to be a bloody mess... BOINC WIKI |
fpiaw Send message Joined: 29 Dec 99 Posts: 236 Credit: 1,203,409 RAC: 0 |
Good points. Do you think any liberal woman may jump ship to make history ... not that doing so is always a bad thing. Sometimes making history can have a greater impact than selecting the better president (not saying obama is, just using as an example). It is an interesting arguement you could use the other way around. Will a few black members of the GOP change sides to make history. Maybe not even tell their fellow members in the GOP ... or the other way around women liberals may not tell others. I think the middle will split for both men. I don't think McCain really is a right winger and I don't think that obama is a nut from the left. Here is another question .... is Palin ready to be president after four years ... or is there a way that McCain can run again? Chris. My opinion is that it will tend to get the support of the values conservatives, and tend to drive away the moderates. The liberals were mostly voting for Obama anyway. |
MrGray Send message Joined: 17 Aug 05 Posts: 3170 Credit: 60,411 RAC: 0 |
So painful watching the RNC tonight, They are really trying hard to hang on for dear life. Worst I've ever seen. . "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss |
MrGray Send message Joined: 17 Aug 05 Posts: 3170 Credit: 60,411 RAC: 0 |
So painful watching the RNC tonight, GOP Vetting Emporium: http://youtube.com/watch?v=v-AiqGC0buo The GOP vice-presidential vetting process. Come for the vetting, stay for the tacos. Now with experience check included. From the Public Service Administration "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss |
Jeffrey Send message Joined: 21 Nov 03 Posts: 4793 Credit: 26,029 RAC: 0 |
I wonder is the god Zeus? THAT would certainly explain why Jupiter is looking so perky as of late... ;) It may not be 1984 but George Orwell sure did see the future . . . |
Aristoteles Doukas Send message Joined: 11 Apr 08 Posts: 1091 Credit: 2,140,913 RAC: 0 |
[Speaking before the Pentecostal church, palin painted the current war in Iraq as a messianic affair in which the United States could act out the will of the Lord. "Pray for our military men and women who are striving to do what is right. Also, for this country, that our leaders, our national leaders, are sending [U.S. soldiers] out on a task that is from God," she exhorted the congregants. "That's what we have to make sure that we're praying for, that there is a plan and that that plan is God's plan." I hope not. [/quote] never trust god´s plan, he is cheating all the time |
fpiaw Send message Joined: 29 Dec 99 Posts: 236 Credit: 1,203,409 RAC: 0 |
I love "gates" ... here is troopergate ... http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/palins-trooper-emails-ridiculed-investigators-report/1263158.aspx |
bobby Send message Joined: 22 Mar 02 Posts: 2866 Credit: 17,789,109 RAC: 3 |
http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=184086&title=sarah-palin-gender-card 5 mins 43 seconds I think you'll find it's a bit more complicated than that ... |
rebest Send message Joined: 16 Apr 00 Posts: 1296 Credit: 45,357,093 RAC: 0 |
I strongly supported McCain in 2000. I thought the way the Bush campaign treated him before the South Carolina primary was downright sleazy. Sadly, the tactics worked. McCain has spent much of the last 18 months cozying up to the "further right" of the Republican Party. Now the Republican campaign commercials no longer talk about the issues or even about McCain. Now they just bash the Democrats. Judging by last night, this is their game plan for the rest of the campaign. Who knows? It might work yet again. But not with me. I hoped it would be different this time. Join the PACK! |
Jeffrey Send message Joined: 21 Nov 03 Posts: 4793 Credit: 26,029 RAC: 0 |
Who knows? It might work yet again. If anyone thinks there are enough voting 'liberals' to outvote the grannies, the boomers, the veterans, the christians, the mormons, the feminists, and all the goons these groups control... You are gonna be in for a very big surprise... ;) (Even if there are enough votes, you'll be in for an even bigger surprise... and it won't be very 'christ-like'.) It may not be 1984 but George Orwell sure did see the future . . . |
William Rothamel Send message Joined: 25 Oct 06 Posts: 3756 Credit: 1,999,735 RAC: 4 |
The original motive might have been to pick a conservative woman to garner the disaffected Hillary Clinton's women's vote. I think McCain may just have lucked out. Remember Harry Truman was just a common man of the people as well. Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn now and again. We'll see how the facts roll out during the next few weeks. Actually I was in favor of Bob Blabba. regards, DADDIO |
rebest Send message Joined: 16 Apr 00 Posts: 1296 Credit: 45,357,093 RAC: 0 |
Who knows? It might work yet again. Well, that's interesting. I fit three of the six labels. A boomer who is a christian and a veteran. I also registered Republican before changing to independent. But down here in the Bible belt, I'm considered a liberal. Like the song says, "Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right." Join the PACK! |
MrGray Send message Joined: 17 Aug 05 Posts: 3170 Credit: 60,411 RAC: 0 |
Who knows? It might work yet again. You have wisdom buddy, Nice work. . "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss |
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