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Jet Gorgon

I only saw bits of the Gibson interview. I thought it cheeky that he opened with "do you think you are ready to be VP and even POTUS" (I paraphrase). Fek, nobody asked Obama that. Haven't seen the Russia QA yet. Taking Bugs word for it.

Milkman

This question is almost always asked to VPs, and Presidential candidates.

She also is unknown, even still.

It's only been about 14 days since she was tapped to be VP.

Frankly, it's a bit saddening that there is all this focus on a VP, because there are serious issues that will affecct the US in less than 10 years, and these issues are still ignored.

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sabang

^ I think it is a Republican (or Rovian) strategy. Fluff over Issues suits the McCain campaign well right now. One has to ask though- will it last?

I would think the Obama campaign will be smart enough to drive their strengths in both the real Issues that the US faces, the Bush trainwreck, and rather sideline Sarah to the status of a Vogue Magazine article- it hardly requires hammering home the inference that she's a Gadget for the McSame campaign, not qualified VP material (Yet).

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Milkman

Yes, it seems like Rove's palm prints are on the McCain strategy.

I think BO could have and can do a much better job at highlighting issues, that can benefit his campaign.

He is not doing this.

As for "real issues" BO cannot do much: SS involvency, Medicare, etc.

There are no answers. It's a cancer.

Jet Gorgon

Yes, I agree. He said he would answer with specific plans on his latest interview, but he just waffled.
Thanks for noting that all candidates are asked the "are you ready" Q, but I didn't hear anyone asking Biden that.
I've got mixed thoughts about all of them now.

Milkman

I think Biden wasn't asked this because he's been in the Senate for 30+ years. He ran in 1988, and again last year. He's an old hand.

I don't like any of them. It's all about special interests.

There will not be any change, or a symbolic new face, and a new cast of bureacrats, department heads, and a new Press Secretary.

Jet Gorgon

^ Press sec? I hope they get that chick from The West Wing.

Bugs

But the questions should still be asked of Biden, because he dropped out in '88 after he was caught plagiarizing, and bearly made a blip this time around. So why if he had to drop out the first time around, and got bearly any support this time around would he be considered fit to take over should anything happen to Obama.

The US decided two times that there were better people availible to run our country, but now it's ok to give him a shot should something happen to Obama?

The question should still be asked - just phrased a bit different. To include why if the people did not think highly enough of him the first two times he thinks he is up to snuff now?

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raycarey

she's spent the last two weeks cramming for this exam, and at best she was average.

here is the transcript for the questions on the 'bush doctrine'...
clearly she was involved in beauty pageants at a younger age.

ABC News: EXCERPTS: Charlie Gibson Interviews Sarah Palin

let's just put it out there....not only is she not qualified to be president, she's just not that bright.

as much as i want obama to win, in the interest of the future of america, i'm willing to let mccain take a mulligan and choose again.

raycarey

for better or worse, that's the way it works bugs....perhaps you haven't noticed that there isn't much in the news about the keating five?

DrivingForce

Excellent point!! even if Barrack is considerably younger than McCain and not likely to knock off due to health issues anyway, but health issues often don't show themselves until pressured to do so and no job carries more pressure, so it's a toss up..

Milkman

AO: Comments with a pics help explain the pic and its meaning.

Can you provide any info in addition to the pics of Palin's stance on abstinence.

I've read she supports abstinence programs, but does she support and/or oppose any others?

aging one

Milky I just dont know what the woman stands for. They wont let her talk. I feel these cartoons are just as good as talk. Plus I am bored.

Mr Earl

I think she handled her first interview as VP nominee quite well. She showed her steely nerve and ability to think on her feet.
Especially the part about god and Abraham Lincoln, that shut Charlie up!

And WTF gives with the stupid Bush Doctrine question? Of course it might confuse her.
The so called "Bush Doctrine" is a term coined by a certain political pundit. It is not any official government policy.

Face it RC your team is in desperate catchup mode.
This fireball of a governor is hitting them out of the park!

Mr Earl

You aren't listening!

She's on a mission from GOD!

Boon Mee

GIBSON: Governor, let me start by asking you a question that I asked John McCain about you, and it is really the central question. Can you look the country in the eye and say "I have the experience and I have the ability to be not just vice president, but perhaps president of the United States of America?"

Did he ask BO that question?


heh..thought not..

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panama hat

A mission from God . . . how very reassuring that a potential 'leader of the free world' has an evening hot toady with God . . .


What gets me about freaks like this is the audacity they have doing anything in the name of God or in God's wishes.

I am presuming that she and I share the same God, but mine doesn't think it is right to invade, kill etc . . . So, is she praying to false Gods? Is she speaking in tongues?

(Well, at least I don't think so, it's been a while since we knocked back a sake or two . . . or did I only see him after seven? Semantics)

Mr Earl

5555 a little fishy bite da bait.

This bitch rocks

Butterfly

so what is her husband saying about her banging his business partner, and possibly the whole black neighborhood ?

Ivor Biggun

Butterfly can you give me a link to that as I'm ignorant ?