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| I am in Jail Last Online: 30-10-2009 12:02 AM Join Date: Apr 2008
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| the more this comes into focus the more I see the dems in a real conundrum.. they can't even go at her with Hillary because it will be as thin as rice paper knowing what's truly behind it.. there is also the fact that Hillary was not even considered for the VP nomination so to have her go after Palin now at this point is just going to look like a cat fight with Hillary already being 2 steps lower on the ladder making anything she has to say effectively moot, how can it carry any real weight with her in that position?.. as well it is going to be viewed by her supporters as them just using her now that they need her rather than when they should have chosen her.. this is very tell tale as to how they (Obama and Biden) can handle this because right now the turmoil of them being on their back heel on this one issue is speaking volumes towards their ability and experience to handle any such future issues while in office that might put them out of the comfort zone they were in before her nomination. if they get into office there will be times (3:00am call) when they won't have the luxury of several weeks to sit back and figure strategies given the fluid nature of the circumstances. in my eyes this fumbling with this one issue (minor in the real scheme of things such as world policy) all this time without answers also demonstrated a total lack of planning and forethought as to "what if?" when the reps did choose a woman and why the dems didn't anticipate this contingency in the first place with a game plan.. liken this to a 9/11 and for me it's a deep concern... Last edited by DrivingForce : 16-09-2008 at 12:46 AM. Reason: addendum |
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| The Teakdoor Traitor | this is an interesting blog about sarah palin... Quote:
An Astonishingly Arrogant V.P. Selection - The Plank | |
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| Go ask Alice Last Online: Yesterday 01:18 PM Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: where the streets have no name
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The relief from Republicans is palpable, even ecstatic, because of the sex appeal added by Palin to the tired old McCain campaign. Fair enough. I don't see much hatred of Palin myself, something that the angst ridden Republican Right is quick to charge. There are some of course staunchly opposed to her 'pro-life' views, in particular. But there is growing unease about Palins obvious juniority. Given all the hype, and the 'post convention bounce', I would say this is inevitable. There is also the growing realisation that some of the claims she has made, or have been made about her, are hyped. A maverick choice indeed, but I doubt the US Presidential elections has ever involved such an unqualified candidate before- at least for a major party. Heck, until being voted Governor of Alaska less than two years ago she would have been considered junior to myself and several other BM's here. Obviously Republican supporters want to see their party win, and the neo-con mentality is to win at all costs, worry about the rest later. But I would genuinely like to be a fly on the wall and hear what the Republican 'old guard' are saying about this in private. The one positive thing I can say about the McCain/Palin ticket is that it is a clear departure from the PNAC/ neo-con cabal that dominated the Bush administration.
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| Ich Bin Ein Auslander Join Date: Nov 2006
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Anyways not so fast, looks like stormy seas ahead for the good ship Lollipop: Quote:
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| Days Work Done! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Roiet
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| The splash Palin made following her surprise selection is fading fast. Headlines have shifted from Sarah to the "Black Monday" stock loss of 504 points the largest since 9/11 and the fact she still refuses to take questions from the media at her campaign appearances. The spotlight will be as it was when Clinton ran against father Bush. The economy. McCain at his own admission, knows little about the economy and Palin will be no help. Dems will focus their efforts on showing how McCains policies on the economy are exactly the same as GWB's. Maybe now the two will debate the real issue. It's the economy stupid!!!
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Palins 8 years of executive experience in AK certainly pales in comparison. Honestly she's been a leader all the while Obama was still trying to figure out whether he was black or white! | |
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| Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: 05-03-2010 09:38 AM Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: deleting posts in issues
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| i looks like palin's got a tax problem...specifically over the outrageous $17,000 she took in per diem payments----for staying in her own home......but putting that aside for a moment.....i hope she paid tax on those payments if she was required to do so. ![]() Quote:
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| brit you've proven many times that you have very little knowledge of things american, so i'd suggest you read the link. one can only hope that you know more about your own country...but i have my doubts. Quote:
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| I would agree some of the luster has worn off the Palin pick. But she did wonders to turn this race on it's head. Sure there is a chance that the gains McCain has made since her selection will eventually all be eaten away. But I don't think any other VP pick (out of those mentioned time and again as options) would have place McCain ahead in the weeks after the conventions. Hot off the presses: The Associated Press: In Palin, GOP sees chances with swing voters Not only has she helped to shore up the red team base: Quote:
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Independents swing toward McCain - John P. Avlon - Politico.com Quote:
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She will now have to prove she was a good choice by showing she has what it takes to play in the big league. | |
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but when palin decided to screw the taxpayers of alaska out of 17K, it seems like she she opened herself up to a legitimate tax liability. why doesn't she just release her returns and let the american people and the IRS take a look? Quote:
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| Elite Member | Do you think this could be John McCain looking for Sarah Palin. And sorry. ![]() |
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