Sarah Palin for GOP Vice President

[deacon blues]

I called Sarah on another forum back on 6.4.08 as the best pick for McCain.

WAY TO GO JOHN!!!!!

[deacon blues]

HOLD THE PHONES----------PALIN is confirmed to still be in Alaska!!!!!

Deacon's prophetic ministry has come to a quick demise.

[Hoovie]

She would be a good pick!

[TRFrance]

I'm not sure about her. She was on the city council of some Alaskan city... And now she's been governor of Alaska less than 2 years. I think her resume is pretty thin.

McCain probably would just pick her as a strategic move, to pick up the women-for-Hillary vote.

Romney or Charlie Crist would have been better choices.

[Baron1710]

I'm not sure about her. She was on the city council of some Alaskan city... And now she's been governor of Alaska less than 2 years. I think her resume is pretty thin.

McCain probably would just pick her as a strategic move, to pick up the women-for-Hillary vote.

Romney or Charlie Crist would have been better choices.

A pro life feminist - Palin would be an excellent choice, as the number 2 on the ticket she would have as much experience as Obama, who in his brief time in the Senate has spent most of it on a Presidential campaign.

[Baron1710]

HOLD THE PHONES----------PALIN is confirmed to still be in Alaska!!!!!

Deacon's prophetic ministry has come to a quick demise.

Weird...

Adding fuel to the Palin possibility was a report that a charter aircraft from Anchorage owned by a McCain supporter had arrived in Dayton, Ohio, where McCain has scheduled a noon ET rally to announce his choice.

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/08/29/mccain-to-name-running-mate-on-friday/

[rgcraig]

It'd be a very smart political move on his part.

[Baron1710]

http://www.mccainpalin.com/

Notice the add at the top is paid for By John McCain.

[tamor]

I just heard on the radio that we can mark Romney and Pawlenty off the list - that they weren't offered the position....

[Theresa]

Palin - pro life, die hard conservative, hunter, fisherman (woman), lifelong member of the NRA..etc...etc.

Put a skirt on her and the HG..and you got LadyRev :D


Lady Rev in 08!

[Baron1710]

http://www.cnbc.com/id/26454655

CNBC is saying it is Palin

[Pressing-On]

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin Is McCain's VP Pick: Source

http://www.cnbc.com/id/26454655


:cheer :clap :hanky

[Theresa]

with all that evidence of the planes coming from Alaska, it does appear to be fact....

FOX just confirmed it also

[Theresa]

honestly tho, I never expected the Republicans to be the first to add a WOMAN to the ticket LOL

[Ferd]

Meg Whitman and Tom Ridge are still being talked about but speculation is strongest on Palin.

looks like Verlon was wrong!

[CC1]

At 9:34 am CST Fox News has confirmed with McCain campagin officials that it is Palin!!!!!


Hallelujah!!!! She is a pro life, hunting, fishing, conservative woman from the greatest state in the Union!!!!!

[Baron1710]

honestly tho, I never expected the Republicans to be the first to add a WOMAN to the ticket LOL

There not, the dems were.

[CC1]

honestly tho, I never expected the Republicans to be the first to add a WOMAN to the ticket LOL

Are you forgetting Walter Mondale? He had a female VP running mate.

[Ferd]

and there you have it. Fox is reporting it now as fact. Sarah Palin.

[Theresa]

There not, the dems were.

oh yeah, I forgot about that LOL

[Pressing-On]

Meg Whitman and Tom Ridge are still being talked about but speculation is strongest on Palin.

looks like Verlon was wrong!
Well, don't be hard on Verlon, Ferd. My policital Forum thought it was Romney also - hands down.

[Ferd]

Are you forgetting Walter Mondale? He had a female VP running mate.


are we really sure she was a she?

[Theresa]

Are you forgetting Walter Mondale? He had a female VP running mate.

yeah, I forgot about "her"

[Ferd]

Well, don't be hard on Verlon, Ferd. My policital Forum thought it was Romney also - hands down.

I never thought it was Romney... but then again, I never thought it was Sarah Palin.... and honestly I always thought it would be Pawlinty!

But lets blame Verlon, it sounds better! LOL!

[CC1]

I'm not sure about her. She was on the city council of some Alaskan city... And now she's been governor of Alaska less than 2 years. I think her resume is pretty thin.

McCain probably would just pick her as a strategic move, to pick up the women-for-Hillary vote.

Romney or Charlie Crist would have been better choices.

Works for me! The McCain / Palin ticket is the reverse of the Obama one. Obama is the novice and his running mate is the vetreran while the opposite is true with McCain and Palin.

I would much rather have the person on the top of the ticket be the one with experience. The VP can gain it while in office.

I also am a strong believe that Governors make better Presidents and VP's as they have executive experience.

[CC1]

yeah, I forgot about "her"

Geraldine Maserati. She had the race card pulled on her really good this political year. I thought it was funny to see a major Dem done the way they normally do Republicans.

She happened to mention that Obama would not have gotten as far as he had at that time (early spring) if he had not been black and she was blasted as racist for making an analyitical observation.

[Blubayou]

NBC is now announcing that Palin is McCain's choice for VP!!! He is going after the Hillary vote!

[Pressing-On]

I never thought it was Romney... but then again, I never thought it was Sarah Palin.... and honestly I always thought it would be Pawlinty!

But lets blame Verlon, it sounds better! LOL!

I so hoping it would not be Romney! I also thought would be Pawlenty, but I was satisfied with him either.

No, let's not blame Verlon! LOL!

I'd like to see KBH as Speaker of the House, but I think she's wanting to run for Governor.

I'm so excited I can't stand it!!!

[Pressing-On]

NBC is now announcing that Palin is McCain's choice for VP!!! He is going after the Hillary vote!

Bingo!!! I could kiss that old man!!! :ursofunny

[Ferd]

I so hoping it would not be Romney! I also thought would be Pawlenty, but I was satisfied with him either.

No, let's not blame Verlon! LOL!

I'd like to see KBH as Speaker of the House, but I think she's wanting to run for Governor.

I'm so excited I can't stand it!!!

she cant be speaker of the house cuz she is a senator.... but yea. She is leaving the Senate for a run at that empty suit we have for a Gov. here.


I voted for Carol Keton Rylander last time around (she ran as an independant) and I will vote for KBH this time around.

In fact, I just might contact her office and offer to knock doors. our gov. is an idiot.

[TRFrance]

http://www.drudgereport.com/mpb.jpg

[rgcraig]

http://www.drudgereport.com/mpb.jpg

Yeah! First time I've been excited about the campaign too!

Such a smart move!!!

[tamor]

Yeah! First time I've been excited about the campaign too!

Such a smart move!!!

Me too, Renda. It feels like new life has been breathed into it!!

[Theresa]

Yeah! First time I've been excited about the campaign too!

Such a smart move!!!

I didnt think he had it in him.....

makes me look at him differently also...

although I'm still bothered by his liberal leanings...:ursofunny

[deacon blues]

What a smart pick. I've been saying all along that McCain could not just pick a white guy for his running mate. It had to be a woman or a person of color. Palin was my first choice. Jendall I thought might be a good pick as well. He had to get someone who would break a historical barrier, someone who was young, someone who would appease the conservatives. Palin is a home run!

[Baron1710]

What a smart pick. I've been saying all along that McCain could not just pick a white guy for his running mate. It had to be a woman or a person of color. Palin was my first choice. Jendall I thought might be a good pick as well. He had to get someone who would break a historical barrier, someone who was young, someone who would appease the conservatives. Palin is a home run!

Correct.

[deacon blues]

Also all the hype and stagecraft of last night is already old news! Now all the media talk will be about Palin, bio stories, getting to know her history, etc. The talk of Obama's speech has come to a screeching halt.

Very savvy political move.

[rgcraig]

I didnt think he had it in him.....

makes me look at him differently also...

although I'm still bothered by his liberal leanings...:ursofunny

I'm pretty sure his wife had some hand in this choice too!

[deacon blues]

I'm going to make a $50 contribution to the McCain campaign right now!

[Pressing-On]

she cant be speaker of the house cuz she is a senator.... but yea. She is leaving the Senate for a run at that empty suit we have for a Gov. here.


I voted for Carol Keton Rylander last time around (she ran as an independant) and I will vote for KBH this time around.

In fact, I just might contact her office and offer to knock doors. our gov. is an idiot.

LOL! Oh, poor Rick Perry. LOL!

Yes, I will be voting for KBH.

My son's boss is an ex-Vietnam Vet. He told our son, "Boy, if you don't vote for McCain and let that Commie (Obama) in the White House, I'm going to shoot you first and ask questions later!" :ursofunny

My son is registered to vote for the first time. :ursofunny

[tamor]

Also all the hype and stagecraft of last night is already old news! Now all the media talk will be about Palin, bio stories, getting to know her history, etc. The talk of Obama's speech has come to a screeching halt.

Very savvy political move.



Bingo!!

[Pressing-On]

Also all the hype and stagecraft of last night is already old news! Now all the media talk will be about Palin, bio stories, getting to know her history, etc. The talk of Obama's speech has come to a screeching halt.

Very savvy political move.

That was the plan!!! Yesterday McCain was ahead by one point. No bounce from Biden, Hmmmmmmm.

[deacon blues]

At John McCain's age, Sarah Palin could become the very first woman president within four years.

Too bad she has cut hair..............

[Pressing-On]

At John McCain's age, Sarah Palin could become the very first woman president within four years.

Too bad she has cut hair..............
:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny

[rgcraig]

At John McCain's age, Sarah Palin could become the very first woman president within four years.

Too bad she has cut hair..............

Lol - but, I doubt she'll only wear pantsuits!

[Blubayou]

At John McCain's age, Sarah Palin could become the very first woman president within four years.

Too bad she has cut hair..............

But she has a semi apostolic hair do!

[tamor]

I just heard a young lady on the radio from Alaska say that they love her there. That she is a wonderful christian woman with great values and that she will be great as VP.

[AmazingGrace]

Lol - but, I doubt she'll only wear pantsuits!

At least not orange ones ROFL jk

[tamor]

At least not orange ones ROFL jk

Hey, I liked the orange one! :snapout

[AmazingGrace]

Hey, I liked the orange one! :snapout

I am glad you did :)

[rgcraig]

Hey, I liked the orange one! :snapout

And that is your right - - as it is for AG and I not to care for it!

[AmazingGrace]

And that is your right - - as it is for AG and I not to care for it!

Can I get an AMEN!!!!! LOL

[ManOfWord]

I think she would have made a good VP. It is a good political move, but that is all it is...political. I'm not sure if it will trump Obama/Biden. I certainly hope so, but it may cause some conservatives to not vote for him. He'll get my vote anyway, but I'm not sure many of the conservatives are ready for a lady in that position yet.

If I would have wanted a hunting and fishing comrade as a life partner, I would have married one of my buddies! LOL

[rgcraig]

I think she would have made a good VP. It is a good political move, but that is all it is...political. I'm not sure if it will trump Obama/Biden. I certainly hope so, but it may cause some conservatives to not vote for him. He'll get my vote anyway, but I'm not sure many of the conservatives are ready for a lady in that position yet.

If I would have wanted a hunting and fishing comrade as a life partner, I would have married one of my buddies! LOL

Oh, MOW.....let us have a little hope here!

[Pressing-On]

I just heard a young lady on the radio from Alaska say that they love her there. That she is a wonderful christian woman with great values and that she will be great as VP.

My political forum is saying her lack of Foreign policy will not hurt her as VP. Great to hear! I didn't think it would, but they are saying that is Obama's strength in Biden.

Of course Palin would be challenged for her youth and inexperience in foreign policy matters. But the reality is that Palin, unlike almost all US Senators (including Barack Obama), has actually run something, and with 84% approval for her job as Governor, seems to be running it well. - Richard Baehr

[Pressing-On]

I think she would have made a good VP. It is a good political move, but that is all it is...political. I'm not sure if it will trump Obama/Biden. I certainly hope so, but it may cause some conservatives to not vote for him. He'll get my vote anyway, but I'm not sure many of the conservatives are ready for a lady in that position yet.

If I would have wanted a hunting and fishing comrade as a life partner, I would have married one of my buddies! LOL

I think, at this point, they will be ready. She's strong in every area the Conservatives want and they will be happy that it's not Romney for VP. JMO.

[Blubayou]

The news is calling her a TROPHY WIFE for McCain- Low Blow!!!

[tamor]

And that is your right - - as it is for AG and I not to care for it!

:ursofunny:ursofunny

[Theresa]

I'm pretty sure his wife had some hand in this choice too!

but I bet we see MORE of Mrs. McCain from now on too...LOL


given his affinity for the skirts :whistle

[CC1]

Sarah Palin has an 80% approval rating in Alaska.

As far as being a woman I think that Margaret Thatcher proved one can govern quite well. Margeret Thatcher and Jeanne Kirpatrick are two of the women in history I admire the most along with Condi Rice.

[Theresa]

I think she would have made a good VP. It is a good political move, but that is all it is...political. I'm not sure if it will trump Obama/Biden. I certainly hope so, but it may cause some conservatives to not vote for him. He'll get my vote anyway, but I'm not sure many of the conservatives are ready for a lady in that position yet.

If I would have wanted a hunting and fishing comrade as a life partner, I would have married one of my buddies! LOL

well, if she doesnt work out, he could send her out with Dick Cheney ROFL


kidding, totally kidding:aaa

[Theresa]

Sarah Palin has an 80% approval rating in Alaska.

As far as being a woman I think that Margaret Thatcher proved one can govern quite well. Margeret Thatcher and Jeanne Kirpatrick are two of the women in history I admire the most along with Condi Rice.

have you seen the news about Margaret Thatcher's health?

so sad

[AmazingGrace]

Ok I have waited almost as long as I can :( I guess I am gonna have to miss the big moment. Yall document it well for me ok? LOL

Oh and someone must tell us what she is wearing! I pray not ORANGE!!!!!

[CC1]

have you seen the news about Margaret Thatcher's health?

so sad

Yup. Very sad. Her and Ronald Reagan were incredible leaders and great friends.

[rgcraig]

Ok I have waited almost as long as I can :( I guess I am gonna have to miss the big moment. Yall document it well for me ok? LOL

Oh and someone must tell us what she is wearing! I pray not ORANGE!!!!!
I'm pretty sure you'll be able to see it over and over later today!

[Theresa]

Ok I have waited almost as long as I can :( I guess I am gonna have to miss the big moment. Yall document it well for me ok? LOL

Oh and someone must tell us what she is wearing! I pray not ORANGE!!!!!

oh my Lord, I DESPISED the orange pants suit. WHAT was she thinking?

but what is the deal with Michelle Obama? She have a thing against sleeves? LOL

[Pressing-On]

Sarah Palin has an 80% approval rating in Alaska.

As far as being a woman I think that Margaret Thatcher proved one can govern quite well. Margeret Thatcher and Jeanne Kirpatrick are two of the women in history I admire the most along with Condi Rice.

Correction - She has 84%. :friend

[deacon blues]

I think she would have made a good VP. It is a good political move, but that is all it is...political. I'm not sure if it will trump Obama/Biden. I certainly hope so, but it may cause some conservatives to not vote for him. He'll get my vote anyway, but I'm not sure many of the conservatives are ready for a lady in that position yet.

If I would have wanted a hunting and fishing comrade as a life partner, I would have married one of my buddies! LOL

r u kidding?

Conservatives have been so skeptical of McCain. This is a smart move to assure them that he cares about their concerns about him. Just about any other pick would've been lackluster by comparison.

[commonsense]

This will change everything. Now the entire strategy will need to be re-worked.
Gasp...a woman. I only know what Fox news is telling us right now, but she sounds like a great choice!

Our local networks have not mentioned this,,,,,now if it was the dems :whistle

[Theresa]

r u kidding?

Conservatives have been so skeptical of McCain. This is a smart move to assure them that he cares about their concerns about him. Just about any other pick would've been lackluster by comparison.

I tell you, I was not impressed with Mccain and would have voted only to vote AGAINST Obama......but his VP pick, has me excited about the election for the first time. There is a glimmer of hope

[rgcraig]

oh my Lord, I DESPISED the orange pants suit. WHAT was she thinking?

but what is the deal with Michelle Obama? She have a thing against sleeves? LOL

Michelle is all about wearing something "different" to uphold the CHANGE mantra. Her dress last night was okay, but not what you'd expect at all.

[deacon blues]

The news is calling her a TROPHY WIFE for McCain- Low Blow!!!

What media? I guess unless a woman is a plain jane, lesbo type she isn't a viable woman candidate?

What is Biden for Obama?

[Pressing-On]

oh my Lord, I DESPISED the orange pants suit. WHAT was she thinking?

but what is the deal with Michelle Obama? She have a thing against sleeves? LOL

LOL! I thought both Hillary and Michelle looked fine. When they did a back shot of Hillary behind the podium it reminded me of why women shouldn't wear pantsuits. LOL!

Anyway, the casual atmosphere that the Obama's are trying to bring and the people they are trying to reach is a deep subject. Touching the surface of that, socialism is working for the Democratic party, if anyone can understand what I am trying to say. Change is not always a good thing, in some cases.

[Nina]

She is also the mother of a Down's Syndrome child who walks the talk:

The day after the birth, the Palins released the following statement: "Trig is beautiful and already adored by us. We knew through early testing he would face special challenges, and we feel privileged that God would entrust us with this gift and allow us unspeakable joy as he entered our lives. We have faith that every baby is created for good purpose and has potential to make this world a better place. We are truly blessed."

[Theresa]

Michelle is all about wearing something "different" to uphold the CHANGE mantra. Her dress last night was okay, but not what you'd expect at all.

I'm all for "change" but it was so CASUAL.

[Theresa]

LOL! I thought both Hillary and Michelle looked fine. When they did a back shot of Hillary behind the podium it reminded me of why women shouldn't wear pantsuits. LOL!

Anyway, the casual atmosphere that the Obama's are trying to bring and the people they are trying to reach is a deep subject. Touching the surface of that, socialism is working for the Democratic party, if anyone can understand what I am trying to say. Change is not always a good thing, in some cases.

the casual approach they are taking is a very, VERY scary thing...and most folks are oblivious to what is really at work!

[tamor]

I'm all for "change" but it was so CASUAL.

In the words of my one of my best buds this morning, who happens to be a Sista, "What was up with Michele's dress last night? She looked a hot mess!"

I told her I liked it better than the blue one and she said, "If she's going to the white house, she needs some new clothes!!"

[rgcraig]

She is also the mother of a Down's Syndrome child who walks the talk:

The day after the birth, the Palins released the following statement: "Trig is beautiful and already adored by us. We knew through early testing he would face special challenges, and we feel privileged that God would entrust us with this gift and allow us unspeakable joy as he entered our lives. We have faith that every baby is created for good purpose and has potential to make this world a better place. We are truly blessed."

Oh, that makes me admire even more now as it will many others. Parents of DS children are very compassionate people.

[Pressing-On]

the casual approach they are taking is a very, VERY scary thing...and most folks are oblivious to what is really at work!

Yes, but the church has embraced it before the Obama's. That can open a can of worms. lol

Change is not always good in some aspects.

[Ferd]

Michelle is all about wearing something "different" to uphold the CHANGE mantra. Her dress last night was okay, but not what you'd expect at all.

Last night Michelle looked like she spilled wine all over her red dress.

[Pressing-On]

Last night Michelle looked like she spilled wine all over her red dress.
It was a very pretty, classy dress, Ferd. She doesn't have very pretty legs though. lol

[rgcraig]

Last night Michelle looked like she spilled wine all over her red dress.

Yes, solid colors work best!

Of course, Wed. night she had those little dilly winkies all around her collar that look like that could rotate at any given moment.

[rgcraig]

It was a very pretty, classy dress, Ferd. She doesn't have very pretty legs though. lol

AND that is exactly why Hillary wears pantsuits all the time. Her legs are tree trunks!

[tamor]

Of course, Wed. night she had those little dilly winkies all around her collar that look like that could rotate at any given moment.

:ursofunny:ursofunny

[Theresa]

Yes, but the church has embraced it before the Obama's. That can open a can of worms. lol

Change is not always good in some aspects.

I thought that too, about the church and its "relevance"....


and this veiled change, is SCARY

[Jermyn Davidson]

I remember saying I'd want McCain to pick Palin. However, it is SO OBVIOUS McCain picked her in an attempt to capitalize on the dissension in the Dem camp.

If Palin wasn't a female, she would not have been picked.

McCain is SUCH a politician.... just a politician.

[Theresa]

I remember saying I'd want her to be his pick. However, it is SO OBVIOUS he picked her in an attempt to capitalize on the dissension in the Dem camp.

If she wasn't a she, she would not have been picked.

McCain is SUCH a politician.... just a politician.

this was a very SMART political move on the part of a man who most republicans would vote for just to vote AGAINST the democrats.

[rgcraig]

I remember saying I'd want her to be his pick. However, it is SO OBVIOUS he picked her in an attempt to capitalize on the dissension in the Dem camp.

If she wasn't a she, she would not have been picked.

McCain is SUCH a politician.... just a politician.

LOL - - and Obama isn't? :ursofunny

[tamor]

this was a very SMART political move on the part of a man who most republicans would vote for just to vote AGAINST the democrats.

Exactly.

[AmazingGrace]

LOL - - and Obama isn't? :ursofunny

I know huh? What a joke! If last night wasnt a Oh he is such a politician move I dont know what was LOL

[Pressing-On]

AND that is exactly why Hillary wears pantsuits all the time. Her legs are tree trunks!

Renda,
That is a good point. There was a woman that was pursuing my FIL after his wife died. My FIL's wife always wore dresses and this other woman just wasn't classy at all.

In the course of our conversation he told me that many older woman wear pants because they are ashamed of their legs. I had never thought about that before. It made me feel bad that I had felt that way about her. I guess you live and learn, huh?

[Pressing-On]

Yes, solid colors work best!

Of course, Wed. night she had those little dilly winkies all around her collar that look like that could rotate at any given moment.

LOL! I thought that dress was cute too. lol

[Theresa]

I know huh? What a joke! If last night wasnt a Oh he is such a politician move I dont know what was LOL

I wouldnt even say he's a politician...he's an actor, he's a token canidate with no real experience.......

he's somebodys pawn.

[Pressing-On]

I thought that too, about the church and its "relevance"....


and this veiled change, is SCARY

Exactly, "relevance" is scary taking it in the wrong direction of what is really relevant.

[Theresa]

LOL! I thought that dress was cute too. lol

I missed it last night

[Pressing-On]

I remember saying I'd want McCain to pick Palin. However, it is SO OBVIOUS McCain picked her in an attempt to capitalize on the dissension in the Dem camp.

If Palin wasn't a female, she would not have been picked.

McCain is SUCH a politician.... just a politician.
1399,
We are geared to think that - politician - and rightly so, in some aspects.

It just so happens that the political move was also a good logical business move on this one. Sometimes political moves can be good.

[Jermyn Davidson]

I know huh? What a joke! If last night wasnt a Oh he is such a politician move I dont know what was LOL

Agreed.... to an extent.

I still think Obama is different from other politicians.

And I also agree it is a VERY SMART decision on McCain's behalf. I told this lady I was speaking to last night that at one time Palin was a potential choice for McCain-- but she didn't believe me.

[Pressing-On]

I missed it last night
They are about real change. His started with NOT wearing his flag pin. That was his almost first scary show of move. Everything else can only Domino.

I thought her dresses were nice for a cocktail party, but not for an election. They were cute and classy but not for this event.

I wonder what the Republicans will wear? Cindy is always a classy dressed women, even when she's casual.

[Theresa]

They are about real change. His started with NOT wearing his flag pin. That was his almost first scary show of move. Everything else can only Domino.

I thought her dresses were nice for a cocktail party, but not for an election. They were cute and classy but not for this event.

I wonder what the Republicans will wear? Cindy is always a classy dressed women, even when she's casual.

he only started wearing that flag pin after all the talk of him being so anti-american.....the pin suddenly appeared but it was just to shut up the critics.

remember back when he was getting flack for not putting his hand over his heart during the pledge?

[Pressing-On]

Associated Press is reporting that Palin is the pick!

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CVN_VEEPSTAKES?SITE=WABEL&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

[CC1]

r u kidding?

Conservatives have been so skeptical of McCain. This is a smart move to assure them that he cares about their concerns about him. Just about any other pick would've been lackluster by comparison.

Zactly. I have been just holding my nose and voting for McCain up till now because I have never liked him but of course he is ten times better than any liberal Dem.

Sarah Palin has me genuinely excited now about the campaign and if it excites a white 49 year old male I can only imagine how it will energize Republican or Republican leaning woman PLUS some Hillary voters who feel disenfranchised.

[Pressing-On]

he only started wearing that flag pin after all the talk of him being so anti-american.....the pin suddenly appeared but it was just to shut up the critics.

remember back when he was getting flack for not putting his hand over his heart during the pledge?

Yes, his change is scary. But it is scarier that the American people are buying into it - lock, stock and barrel. Well, the Democrats anyway. lol

[Theresa]

Yes, his change is scary. But it is scarier that the American people are buying into it - lock, stock and barrel. Well, the Democrats anyway. lol

him and Oprah....s-c-a-r-y


and ask 10 people who they'd like to meet, even church folks, and I bet you 9 of them would say Oprah.

totally scary

[Jermyn Davidson]

I wouldnt even say he's a politician...he's an actor, he's a token canidate with no real experience.......

he's somebodys pawn.


Well "tokens" are put in place by someone. Obama is different in that he has been voted into place,by many folks who have no interest in tokenism or anything that smacks of it.

I'm telling you guys-- Obama is different and many, many folks see that he IS NOT like the other politicians.

Obama is no one's pawn.

[Pressing-On]

him and Oprah....s-c-a-r-y


and ask 10 people who they'd like to meet, even church folks, and I bet you 9 of them would say Oprah.

totally scary

Right and how oratory skills trump an anointing for many people! You can carry a liberal church with perfected oratory skills.

[Pressing-On]

Well "tokens" are put in place by someone. Obama is different in that he has been voted into place,by many folks who have no interest in tokenism or anything that smacks of it.

I'm telling you guys-- Obama is different and many, many folks see that he IS NOT like the other politicians.

Obama is no one's pawn.

Way back on NFCF I stated that Obama was being groomed for some roll ahead. I wish I had saved that post. lol

Don't agree with you on Obama - at all.

But, let's be friends. :friend I have friends that are wrong about many things. :ursofunny Just messin' with you 1399.

:ursofunny

[Theresa]

Well "tokens" are put in place by someone. Obama is different in that he has been voted into place,by many folks who have no interest in tokenism or anything that smacks of it.

I'm telling you guys-- Obama is different and many, many folks see that he IS NOT like the other politicians.

Obama is no one's pawn.

he's been voted in by a lot of uneducated voters, IMO. he may not admit or realize he's a pawn, but I think he really is. He's been voted in IMO by folk swho would strongly disagree with the token opinion...but in reality, they are. Their vote was a knee jerk reaction

I agree, he's not like other politicians, he's not a politician at all....I dont know how he could be described but if he becomes the president...Heaven help us

[Theresa]

Right and how oratory skills trump an anointing for many people! You can carry a liberal church with perfected oratory skills.

money, power, position....having a "part".....celebrity...

sound familiar?

[TCSQ]

Sarah Palin??? I think....BIG MISTAKE!

Now if it had been MICHAEL Palin I'd say...
"Now you're talkin'!"

And what would you be saying?????

"Bring out your dead" "No one expects the Spanish Inquisition!" and last but not least "I'm a LUMBERJACK!" Yeah Michael Palin, THAT'S the ticket NOT Sarah!

P.S. she alread smells a little Clintonian to me in the charges of her firing a government employee because she didnt think he would get rid of her EX brother in law from HIS government job!

I fear this already is leaving a bad taste in my mouth. Kinda like rotten eggs! Now if this were MICHAEL I think the taste would be more like........

SPAM!

[Jermyn Davidson]

Friends indeed.

I love AFF and the folks I've met on here.

If I wasn't on here, I'd be on "other sites" that entertain porn and encourage promiscuity.


I'd rather be on here and want to be on here any day.

[Theresa]

ok, Cindy MCcain...her dress looks like it has christmas tree air freshners on the front...

but at least it has a hit of a sleeve ROFL

[tamor]

ok, Cindy MCcain...her dress looks like it has christmas tree air freshners on the front...

but at least it has a hit of a sleeve ROFL

Today?

[Theresa]

Today?

just now, they walked out at the rally in Dayton

[tamor]

just now, they walked out at the rally in Dayton

Let me see if I can find a pic on CNN.com or something. I'm at work and not watching TV....

[Theresa]

Let me see if I can find a pic on CNN.com or something. I'm at work and not watching TV....

he's announcing his VP pick

[tamor]

he's announcing his VP pick

I went to watch live on cnn.com but since I don't have speakers, it leaves something to be desired - LOL! I'll have to catch the highlights at lunch.

[Pressing-On]

Here she is!!! Oh my gosh!!!! I love it!!!

[Pressing-On]

She looks great!!!!

Clothes are perfect, Renda and Tamor!!!

[tamor]

She looks great!!!!

Clothes are perfect, Renda and Tamor!!!

The black dress?

[Pressing-On]

The black dress?

She looks great, her hair looks great, her voice is great!!

USA, USA, USA, USA!!!

[Pressing-On]

"...cutting property taxes and putting people first...." Commenting on what she has done in Alaska.

USA, USA, USA!!!

[tamor]

She looks great, her hair looks great, her voice is great!!

USA, USA, USA, USA!!!

I'm watching without sound now. I guess that's how they felt back in the silent movie days. :ursofunny

But then again, didn't they have subtexts??

And yes, she does look very nice!

[Pressing-On]

"...sent oil revenue back to the people in Alaska."

One of my good friends lives there and he said they love her!!!! Can't wait to see what Robby has to say about this!!!

[Pressing-On]

I'm watching without sound now. I guess that's how they felt back in the silent movie days. :ursofunny

But then again, didn't they have subtexts??

And yes, she does look very nice!

I'm so excited I can't stand it. I started jumping up and down when she came onto the platform!! Oh the drama!!! :ursofunny

[tbpew]

It seems like the tipping point for this election may well be determined by where married women stand.
BHO is so dramatically to the left of center on the sanctity of human life, that main-street mom can not follow her conscience AND cast a vote for him.

Enter in McCain's pick.

I am glad to have a chance to learn about a pretty compelling public office holder.

[Pressing-On]

I could possibly miss Heaven I love politics so much! :ursofunny

That might not really be funny. :ursofunny

[tamor]

I could possibly miss Heaven I love politics so much! :ursofunny

That might not really be funny. :ursofunny

:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny

[Pressing-On]

It seems like the tipping point for this election may well be in the hands of married women.
BHO is so dramatically to the left of center on the sanctity of human life, that main-street mom can not follow her conscience AND cast a vote for him.

Enter in McCain's pick.

I am glad to have a chance to learn about a pretty compelling public office holder.

Yea!!!!!

:cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer

I'm so happy I could burst!!! :ursofunny

[tamor]

Yea!!!!!

:cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer

I'm so happy I could burst!!! :ursofunny

So tell us how you really feel, PO!! :ursofunny:ursofunny

[Pressing-On]

:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny

Okay, she does have a kind of mousey voice, but I like her. :ursofunny

[Pressing-On]

So tell us how you really feel, PO!! :ursofunny:ursofunny

I'm serious, I can't stop laughing. I called my daughter who has been so ill she was afraid she was going to die. She started crying last night because she was finally hungry after over a week.

I'm like, "Guess what......?"

"Oh, I'm glad you are feeling better today."

:ursofunny:ursofunny

[tamor]

I'm serious, I can't stop laughing. I called my daughter who has been so ill she was afraid she was going to die. She started crying last night because she was finally hungry after over a week.

I'm like, "Guess what......?"

"Oh, I'm glad you are feeling better today."

:ursofunny:ursofunny

You're a nut! :ursofunny

[Pressing-On]

Oh, let's see what George, Communist, Stephenopholous has to say.

He is complementing her and sounds depressed.

:ursofunny

[Pressing-On]

You're a nut! :ursofunny
I don't care today!!!!! I'm going to buy a bottle of Champagne.

Oh, that's right, I don't drink!!!

:ursofunny:ursofunny

[tamor]

I don't care today!!!!! I'm going to buy a bottle of Champagne.

Oh, that's right, I don't drink!!!

:ursofunny:ursofunny

:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny

[rgcraig]

I LOVE what she said about shattering the glass from the cracks in the ceiling Hillary talked about!

She was absolutely comfortable up there!!!!!

[commonsense]

She's looking mighty fine to me. Looks like a worthy opponent to the dems.
She appears to be a classy lady and in a casual world we need classy :highfive

[CC1]

Sarah Palin did fantastic!!! She is beautiful, smart, a good speaker, a maverick, and is not intimidated by the position or what the campaign will bring.

I think she will be just fine debating Joe Biden as he is a boring blow hard.

[rgcraig]

Sarah Palin did fantastic!!! She is beautiful, smart, a good speaker, a maverick, and is not intimidated by the position or what the campaign will bring.

I think she will be just fine debating Joe Biden as he is a boring blow hard.

AND SHE'S A LADY!!!! Not just a woman - - a graceful, classy LADY!!

[Rhoni]

AND SHE'S A LADY!!!! Not just a woman - - a graceful, classy LADY!!


YEAH :friend Now we stand a chance!

Blessings, Rhoni

[Cindy]

Okay, she does have a kind of mousey voice, but I like her. :ursofunny

She squeaks when she talks?

:ursofunny

[Sarah]

AND SHE'S A LADY!!!! Not just a woman - - a graceful, classy LADY!!

Absolutely!

Anybody been listening to Rush L? He's mentioned her wearing a skirt twice! Said she doesn't need a pantsuit! LOL

[tamor]

Absolutely!

Anybody been listening to Rush L? He's mentioned her wearing a skirt twice! Said she doesn't need a pantsuit! LOL

:ursofunny

[Cindy]

Have any of the Dems gave a real thought to Biden if anything happens to Obama? He would be our president. THAT is SCARY.

[Kay B]

Great choice!!!

[Pressing-On]

Absolutely!

Anybody been listening to Rush L? He's mentioned her wearing a skirt twice! Said she doesn't need a pantsuit! LOL

If that Crackhead says one negative thing about her I'm calling him!!! :ursofunny

[Pressing-On]

She squeaks when she talks?

:ursofunny

Little bit of a high pitch, but I'm okay with that. lol

[Ferd]

Agreed.... to an extent.

I still think Obama is different from other politicians.

And I also agree it is a VERY SMART decision on McCain's behalf. I told this lady I was speaking to last night that at one time Palin was a potential choice for McCain-- but she didn't believe me.

yep, no other presidential contender has had a reporter arrested before he was president...


more to come on that little deal.

[Ferd]

Well "tokens" are put in place by someone. Obama is different in that he has been voted into place,by many folks who have no interest in tokenism or anything that smacks of it.

I'm telling you guys-- Obama is different and many, many folks see that he IS NOT like the other politicians.

Obama is no one's pawn.

please show me how Obama is different? Please.

[Pressing-On]

yep, no other presidential contender has had a reporter arrested before he was president...


more to come on that little deal.

What was that about, Ferd? I heard the cops warned him several times to move and he wouldn't do it. Is that the real story?

[Light]

What was that about, Ferd? I heard the cops warned him several times to move and he wouldn't do it. Is that the real story?

No but Ferd wants it to be.

[Pressing-On]

No but Ferd wants it to be.

Well, what was it? I heard he kept trying to interview people in an area that was not designated for that and they arrested him after a couple of warnings.

[Theresa]

I'm so excited I can't stand it. I started jumping up and down when she came onto the platform!! Oh the drama!!! :ursofunny

I have to admit, I got a little choked up myself LOL

I was almost late picking up my daughter from school b/c I wanted to see her come out....thankfully they carried her speech on the radio. I think she did a good job.

[Theresa]

did anyone else think McCain looked a little uncomfortable when she started acknowleding Hillary? It was funny, I think he looked down and read ahead in her notes to see where she was going....then you could see he finally exhaled.

At least I thought so....

but I'm very excited about this choice...PO, I know exactly how you feel. I'm actually excited to VOT

[Ferd]

What was that about, Ferd? I heard the cops warned him several times to move and he wouldn't do it. Is that the real story?

Pressing, the cops told him NOT TO BE ON A PUBLIC STREET.

The cops had no grounds to tell him to move. he was outside a hotel where Democrat heavy hitters were expected to attend a huge bash being thrown by a big time lobby group.

This was no shoe string reporter agitating. it was an ABC Nightline reporter.

It smacks of collusion between the democrats and the cops to prevent reporting on corruption and inappropreate activities related to lobbiest groups.

[Theresa]

they just replayed her clip of the remarks about Hillary...You can see McCain clenching his teeth.......then he relaxes when she makes her point ROFL


Next time you see the clips of her speech, watch McCain's body language.

[Pressing-On]

I have to admit, I got a little choked up myself LOL

I was almost late picking up my daughter from school b/c I wanted to see her come out....thankfully they carried her speech on the radio. I think she did a good job.

did anyone else think McCain looked a little uncomfortable when she started acknowleding Hillary? It was funny, I think he looked down and read ahead in her notes to see where she was going....then you could see he finally exhaled.

At least I thought so....

but I'm very excited about this choice...PO, I know exactly how you feel. I'm actually excited to VOT
I was jumping up and down like a little girl. Glad my husband isn't home. :ursofunny

Yes, I'm excited. Too say the least!!!!!!

:cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer

[Pressing-On]

they just replayed her clip of the remarks about Hillary...You can see McCain clenching his teeth.......then he relaxes when she makes her point ROFL


Next time you see the clips of her speech, watch McCain's body language.

Can you link that clip? We don't have Satellite t.v. We are holy, ya know.

:ursofunny

[Pressing-On]

Pressing, the cops told him NOT TO BE ON A PUBLIC STREET.

The cops had no grounds to tell him to move. he was outside a hotel where Democrat heavy hitters were expected to attend a huge bash being thrown by a big time lobby group.

This was no shoe string reporter agitating. it was an ABC Nightline reporter.

It smacks of collusion between the democrats and the cops to prevent reporting on corruption and inappropreate activities related to lobbiest groups.

I thought they said he was blocking an entrance.

[jdm05]

go sarah palin!!! Excellent choice!!!

[Ferd]

I thought they said he was blocking an entrance.

There is video footage and Brain Ross is evidently indignant.

the reporter (a producer for Brian Ross) was standing on a sidewalk.

PO, we arent talking about some dude reporting for some podunk paper, this is BRIAN ROSS and NIGHTLINE.

Im about giddy over this one.

[Theresa]

I was jumping up and down like a little girl. Glad my husband isn't home. :ursofunny

Yes, I'm excited. Too say the least!!!!!!

:cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer

I listened to her speech with a huge lump in my throat, I was so excited LOL

[Theresa]

I'm looking for the clip, CNN keeps playing it but I cannot find it on their site..

[Ferd]

I listened to her speech with a huge lump in my throat, I was so excited LOL

This is certainly exciting stuff. I really like the pick

[Pressing-On]

There is video footage and Brain Ross is evidently indignant.

the reporter (a producer for Brian Ross) was standing on a sidewalk.

PO, we arent talking about some dude reporting for some podunk paper, this is BRIAN ROSS and NIGHTLINE.

Im about giddy over this one.

Well, I didn't know the extent of it. I couldn't imagine what the big deal was with people coming and going. Do you have more info as to what was behind it or what they are speculating? I mean, what was the big deal about him being where he was? I don't understand.

[Pressing-On]

go sarah palin!!! Excellent choice!!!

:cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer

[Theresa]

This is certainly exciting stuff. I really like the pick

I wasnt excited before now...I was disappointed and not so much voting for McCain as I was voting AGAINST Obama....

Now I think there is HOPE

[Margies3]

I just went to lunch with a friend of mine. We went to a little hometown restaurant in the town next to ours. Understand now that this is a predominately Democratic county.

While we sitting there in a place with about 25 tables, we were listening in on other people's conversations. EVERYONE was talking about McCain's choice for running mate. And every single table was excited about her!

The really interesting thing was that over and over I kept hearing people say how the very thought of Obama getting in was a terrifying thought!

these are DEMOCRATS talking, for the most part.

I hope that the vote goes that way in November. We'll see. I hope people vote their conscience and not their party line. At least in our area.

[Ferd]

I wasnt excited before now...I was disappointed and not so much voting for McCain as I was voting AGAINST Obama....

Now I think there is HOPE

I really think this pick energizes the base. She will be a homerun for Evangelical voters.

The simple fact is, McCain didnt just pick a woman. He looked a a very qualified field to pick from and picked someone who really did belong in that discussion. She is very qualified for the VP roll.

[Pressing-On]

I just went to lunch with a friend of mine. We went to a little hometown restaurant in the town next to ours. Understand now that this is a predominately Democratic county.

While we sitting there in a place with about 25 tables, we were listening in on other people's conversations. EVERYONE was talking about McCain's choice for running mate. And every single table was excited about her!

The really interesting thing was that over and over I kept hearing people say how the very thought of Obama getting in was a terrifying thought!

these are DEMOCRATS talking, for the most part.

I hope that the vote goes that way in November. We'll see. I hope people vote their conscience and not their party line. At least in our area.
Right, Margie. My husband's family are all Democrats and they said they were voting for McCain months ago.

[Pressing-On]

I really think this pick energizes the base. She will be a homerun for Evangelical voters.

The simple fact is, McCain didnt just pick a woman. He looked a a very qualified field to pick from and picked someone who really did belong in that discussion. She is very qualified for the VP roll.

Exactly, FERD!!! Exactly and people do recognize this as more than just a political move. It was the right choice.

[StMark]

I've been in Los Angeles all week and haven't paid much attention
to what's been going on til last night. I got so depressed seeing
what a success the Big O show was I felt a sinking feeling.

BUT then I awoke to the most wonderful gift from God this
morning! wow did he ever lift my spirits!!! This woman knocked
it out of the ball park~!


I hope the cons wont mind me posting every now and then- I
couldn't contain myself on this one!:ursofunny

[Ferd]

On the Obama speech.

Andrea Mitchell (no conservitive mind you) said when she got back to her hotel last night, she ordered some hot tea. when room service brought it to her, she asked the girl if she heard the speach.

AM reported that the roomservice lady said she did and that Barak was mean to McCain.

we are talking about a worker squarly in the Obama demographic as far as socio-economic grouping is concernd.


Obama may be in trouble.

[Ferd]

Exactly, FERD!!! Exactly and people do recognize this as more than just a political move. It was the right choice.

Pressing, if anything this clearly indicates that when republican make picks like this, it is about substance. She qualifies.

This isnt window dressing. there is substance here.

[Theresa]

On the Obama speech.

Andrea Mitchell (no conservitive mind you) said when she got back to her hotel last night, she ordered some hot tea. when room service brought it to her, she asked the girl if she heard the speach.

AM reported that the roomservice lady said she did and that Barak was mean to McCain.

we are talking about a worker squarly in the Obama demographic as far as socio-economic grouping is concernd.


Obama may be in trouble.


I just watched Andrea Mitchell on the news, I was shocked at her stance....I expected much more critisism of McCain and Palin..but she was actually NICE in her remarks.....

makes you wonder what she knows LOL

[Theresa]

Pressing, if anything this clearly indicates that when republican make picks like this, it is about substance. She qualifies.

This isnt window dressing. there is substance here.

it's just a huge plus that she's a woman, a mother, a governor...from a small town, understanding of special needs children, troops in Iraq...and a Conservative Christan...gun toting none the less LOL

She's not some dried up white guy with more money than sense who has no real grasp on the issues that face typical americans

[AmazingGrace]

She looks great!!!!

Clothes are perfect, Renda and Tamor!!!

I have to agree! Much better than some others who have shown their clothing disasters this week!

[Pressing-On]

Pressing, if anything this clearly indicates that when republican make picks like this, it is about substance. She qualifies.

This isnt window dressing. there is substance here.

Yes, sir, Ferd! Yes, Sir! It is substance here in the best way!

[Pressing-On]

I have to agree! Much better than some others who have shown their clothing disasters this week!

Well, I actually thought they were dressed very nice. I think Michelle looked great all week long. Nothing can help Hillary. lol I noticed the night of her speech that her lipstick was bothering her. lol

The bra strap wasn't that big of a deal to me. I just think, as Theresa stated it's in the box with the "relevance" which is a whole huge issue on it's own.

The casual has no many deeper implications.

[deacon blues]

I remember saying I'd want McCain to pick Palin. However, it is SO OBVIOUS McCain picked her in an attempt to capitalize on the dissension in the Dem camp.

If Palin wasn't a female, she would not have been picked.

McCain is SUCH a politician.... just a politician.

Palin being female is a huge reason why she was chosen for sure. But the fact that she is a woman with all of the extra benefits: conservative, Christian, mother of five, son going to Iraq, husband works in the oil fields, has stood up to special interests, is a straight talker, has executive experience, cut taxes, is a Washington outsider, etc.

There were other women to choose from, she just happened to be the best of the picks. The other choices among men couldn't really help McCain like Palin is going to help him in November.

Obama should've picked Hillary and this election would've been a slam dunk for the Dems. Now it is a horse race!

McCain is a SMART politician.

[Pressing-On]

it's just a huge plus that she's a woman, a mother, a governor...from a small town, understanding of special needs children, troops in Iraq...and a Conservative Christan...gun toting none the less LOL

She's not some dried up white guy with more money than sense who has no real grasp on the issues that face typical americans
So true, Theresa. All the pluses going her way.

I am thrilled and I need to get out of here. lol

[Ferd]

it's just a huge plus that she's a woman, a mother, a governor...from a small town, understanding of special needs children, troops in Iraq...and a Conservative Christan...gun toting none the less LOL

She's not some dried up white guy with more money than sense who has no real grasp on the issues that face typical americans

Dont get me wrong, I am beside myself giddy that she is a woman. That makes me really really politically happy!

but my point here is she isnt being named because of nothing more than being a woman. Being a woman really is second to the fact that she is highly qualified.

THIS is what Republicans should always be about, this is the myth distroyer that republicans want to keep that glass ceiling in place. Repbulicans look around and find quality and more and more that quality is found in minorities and women.

Dems nominated Geraldine Farraro because she was a female. forget the fact that she wasnt qualified. she was just a Jr. congresswoman.

Dems put a woman on the supreme court because she is a woman. Forget that she cant chew gum and walk at the same time.

Dems nominate a guy who isnt qualified to chair a commettee in the Senate for president because he is a minority and can give a good speech.

Republicans find QUALITY and dont really care what it looks like.

[deacon blues]

Sarah Palin??? I think....BIG MISTAKE!

Now if it had been MICHAEL Palin I'd say...
"Now you're talkin'!"

And what would you be saying?????

"Bring out your dead" "No one expects the Spanish Inquisition!" and last but not least "I'm a LUMBERJACK!" Yeah Michael Palin, THAT'S the ticket NOT Sarah!

P.S. she alread smells a little Clintonian to me in the charges of her firing a government employee because she didnt think he would get rid of her EX brother in law from HIS government job!

I fear this already is leaving a bad taste in my mouth. Kinda like rotten eggs! Now if this were MICHAEL I think the taste would be more like........

SPAM!

Explainable. The BIL was physically abusing her sister. Maybe not a good thing to do. But certainly not a deal breaker. No question the McCain campaign thouroughly vetted her.

If Sarah Palin puts a bad taste in your mouth, its probably b/c you are so used to drinking the Dems Kool Aid. It has destroyed your sense of taste!

[Pressing-On]

Dont get me wrong, I am beside myself giddy that she is a woman. That makes me really really politically happy!

but my point here is she isnt being named because of nothing more than being a woman. Being a woman really is second to the fact that she is highly qualified.

THIS is what Republicans should always be about, this is the myth distroyer that republicans want to keep that glass ceiling in place. Repbulicans look around and find quality and more and more that quality is found in minorities and women.

Dems nominated Geraldine Farraro because she was a female. forget the fact that she wasnt qualified. she was just a Jr. congresswoman.

Dems put a woman on the supreme court because she is a woman. Forget that she cant chew gum and walk at the same time.

Dems nominate a guy who isnt qualified to chair a commettee in the Senate for president because he is a minority and can give a good speech.

Republicans find QUALITY and dont really care what it looks like.

Excellent post, Ferd. I am so trying to log out, but nothing else seems to matter today. I'm am so happy about this pick, I just can't stand it!! lol

[Ferd]

Explainable. The BIL was physically abusing her sister. Maybe not a good thing to do. But certainly not a deal breaker. No question the McCain campaign thouroughly vetted her.

If Sarah Palin puts a bad taste in your mouth, its probably b/c you are so used to drinking the Dems Kool Aid. It has destroyed your sense of taste!

and SP didnt know. others made calls. NOT HER.

[Aquila]

She's also....kinda cute. lol

[Ferd]

She's also....kinda cute. lol

LOL! shes a hottie!

[Aquila]

LOL! shes a hottie!

LOL

Sorry Ferd, I had to say it.... LOL

[deacon blues]

did anyone else think McCain looked a little uncomfortable when she started acknowleding Hillary? It was funny, I think he looked down and read ahead in her notes to see where she was going....then you could see he finally exhaled.

At least I thought so....

but I'm very excited about this choice...PO, I know exactly how you feel. I'm actually excited to VOT

Classy move on her part to acknowledge Ferraro and Clinton.

[tamor]

Classy move on her part to acknowledge Ferraro and Clinton.

Yes it was!

[Aquila]

Get ready, I'm hearing a new word...."classy". lol

[AmazingGrace]

Get ready, I'm hearing a new word...."classy". lol

Ummmm.... I think you heard it first on here LOL

[StillStanding]

Sarah Palin has a couple of powerful things going for her.

1. She's a conservative woman with children. Married young mothers will relate to her.

2. Her son is serving in Iraq in the Army. Action speaks louder than words when it comes to supporting out military! Military families will relate to her.

3. Her baby son has Downs Syndrome. She will have sympathy from all families that have ever dealt with raising a disabled child. Most folks have soft hearts when it comes to this type of thing.

I think John McCain hit a home run! :thumbsup

[Aquila]

Sarah Palin has a couple of powerful things going for her.

1. She's a conservative woman with children. Married young mothers will relate to her.

2. Her son is serving in Iraq in the Army. Action speaks louder than words when it comes to supporting out military! Military families will relate to her.

3. Her baby son has Downs Syndrome. She will have sympathy from all families that have ever dealt with raising a disabled child. Most folks have soft hearts when it comes to this type of thing.

I think John McCain hit a home run! :thumbsup

That's all oooey goooey emotional stuff (I agree with most of it by the way). However, McCain is old and could die half way through his term...is she ready to face Putin and a militarily belligerent Russia? Russia doesn't someone to drive their kids to a soccar game or someone to sell them tupperware. Can she lead the world if things start spinning out of control?

[rgcraig]

That's all oooey goooey emotional stuff (I agree with most of it by the way). However, McCain is old and could die half way through his term...is she ready to face Putin and a militarily belligerent Russia? Russia doesn't someone to drive their kids to a soccar game or someone to sell them tupperware. Can she lead the world if things start spinning out of control?

Probably!

[StillStanding]

Probably!
Somehow, I think Obama would blink before she would! :)

[Aquila]

Probably!

I don't feel it.

McCain's age makes this a serious issue. Sure, Obama is just as inexperienced in my opinion, but he has Biden by his side. And if something happens to Obama, Biden is still there. If something happens to McCain with a threatening Russia expanding their military presence in the world, I'm not confident she has what it takes to deal with them. I mean, she's very cute, but I think she'd crack up.

[StillStanding]

I don't feel it.

McCain's age makes this a serious issue. Sure, Obama is just as inexperienced in my opinion, but he has Biden by his side. And if something happens to Obama, Biden is still there. If something happens to McCain with a threatening Russia expanding their military presence in the world, I'm not confident she has what it takes to deal with them. I mean, she's very cute, but I think she'd crack up.
We'll see in the upcoming debates how tough she is! Would you change your mind if she holds her own against Biden and can look him sternly right in the eye?

[Aquila]

We'll see in the upcoming debates how tough she is! Would you change your mind if she holds her own against Biden and can look him sternly right in the eye?

No. Anyone can put on a show and play with a poker face. I need to know she can rally the international community, nuke a Russian city, or rapidly deploy a surgical military strike at 3am if need be. McCain and Biden have experience that would be valuable in a crisis. But like I said, if something happens to McCain all that experience is gone.....but not only is Biden by the side of Obama on international issues, he's there if Obama is taken out. I'm not comfortable with the fate of the free world being one heart beat away from falling into the hands of a soccar mom...no matter how cute she is.

[Ferd]

We'll see in the upcoming debates how tough she is! Would you change your mind if she holds her own against Biden and can look him sternly right in the eye?

LOL! she will crack up?


this womans nickname is Baracuda!

[Aquila]

LOL! she will crack up?


this womans nickname is Baracuda!

Putin will nick name her, "Dinner".

[rgcraig]

No. Anyone can put on a show and play with a poker face. I need to know she can rally the international community, nuke a Russian city, or rapidly deploy a surgical military strike at 3am if need be. McCain and Biden have experience that would be valuable in a crisis. But like I said, if something happens to McCain all that experience is gone.....but not only is Biden by the side of Obama on international issues, he's there if Obama is taken out. I'm not comfortable with the fate of the free world being one heart beat away from falling into the hands of a soccar mom...no matter how cute she is.

Really what I never understand is it's never JUST about the President. There are advisors everywhere so they honestly never stand alone.

[Aquila]

She brings no foreign relation or national defense credentials to the office if he's called upon to be President in a crisis. Why did McCain pick her? Obama (a man who is lacking experience) picked a man who could not only strengthen his weaknesses, but be capable of serving as President in a crisis. What does this tell us about McCain's sense of judgment and Obama's sense of judgment?

Let's face it....McCain picked her because she's a woman, not based on any real experience she has that can strengthen him or serve America in a crisis. That means McCain expects women to mindlessly vote for him because they're female. My wife said that's insulting to women.

[Ferd]

Putin will nick name her, "Dinner".

And he wont nick name Berry that?


once again, your team doesnt get to talk about experience. YOUR Team has nominated a guy who doesnt have the resume to chair a senate commettee;.

[rgcraig]

She brings no foreign relation or national defense credentials to the office if he's called upon to be President in a crisis. Why did McCain pick her? Obama (a man who is lacking experience) picked a man who could not only strengthen his weaknesses, but be capable of serving as President in a crisis. What does this tell us about McCain's sense of judgment and Obama's sense of judgment?

Let's face it....McCain picked her because she's a woman, not based on any real experience she has that can strengthen him or serve America in a crisis. That means McCain expects women to mindlessly vote for him because they're female. My wife said that's insulting to women.

Blacks are mindlessly voting for Obama because he's black.

[tamor]

Let's face it....McCain picked her because she's a woman,

She's not the only woman he could have picked....

[Aquila]

Really what I never understand is it's never JUST about the President. There are advisors everywhere so they honestly never stand alone.

Exactly.... She'd become a useful idiot for unelected partisians hack. She'd be their "tool", merely a "figure head". In a crisis only God knows who would really be calling the shots. Why even have an election? It would be like a shadow dictatorship.

At least Biden is an elected official that strengthens Obama with the experience he brings and in a crisis could lead.

[Ferd]

Exactly.... She'd become a useful idiot for unelected partisians hacks. She'd be their "tool", merely a "figure head". In a crisis only God knows who would really be calling the shots. Why even have an election? It would be like a shadow dictatorship.

At least Biden is an elected official that strengthens Obama with the experience he brings and in a crisis could lead.

dude, you keep talking. the more you say the more everyone here will recognize the desperation of the Berry supporters.

good grief.

[Aquila]

And he wont nick name Berry that?


once again, your team doesnt get to talk about experience. YOUR Team has nominated a guy who doesnt have the resume to chair a senate commettee;.

Let's assume you're right and not argue your point. Our guy picked someone to strengthen that weakness and who could serve as President in a crisis. McCain didn't. That tells us a lot about McCain's misguided sense of judgment. If he dies, she has no experience to offer in the event of a national or global crisis. Obama's pick ensures that America has "elected" experience serving rather he be alive or dead.

[Aquila]

Maybe McCain just can't break from his interest in women half his age. LOL

[HeavenlyOne]

Palin - pro life, die hard conservative, hunter, fisherman (woman), lifelong member of the NRA..etc...etc.

Put a skirt on her and the HG..and you got LadyRev :D


Lady Rev in 08!

ROFL!! I was thinking that in just reading your first line!

[Baron1710]

Exactly.... She'd become a useful idiot for unelected partisians hack. She'd be their "tool", merely a "figure head". In a crisis only God knows who would really be calling the shots. Why even have an election? It would be like a shadow dictatorship.

At least Biden is an elected official that strengthens Obama with the experience he brings and in a crisis could lead.

Are you saying she wasn't elected?

[Aquila]

Picture this,

It's 3am. McCain's in the hospital and is unconscious after having a cardiac episode. Russia invades Poland to militarily prevent us from implimenting our missile defense system and threatens immediate nuclear response if we interfer with them securing their own national security interests. All of Europe goes on alart and the Red Phone starts ringing. Sarah Palin will pick up the phone ghost white with trembling hands. She couldn't say a word without first consulting an unelected "advisor".

At least Obama has Biden and if Obama were dead Biden (an elected official) will be on watch.

[Aquila]

Are you saying she wasn't elected?

No. She's elected...but she has no experience. She'll be entirely at the mercy of unelected "advisors". She'd be just a figure head ....the unelected advisors would be in complete control. She'd have no experience upon which to weigh their advice and take a different track if needed. She'd be a useful idiot. And if they commit strategic blunders or do unthinkable things....she'd take the fall because she'd be the elected figure head.

I think this choice will doom McCain when the debates begin to rage.

[rgcraig]

Picture this,

It's 3am. McCain's in the hospital and is unconscious after having a cardiac episode. Russia invades Poland to militarily prevent us from implimenting our missile defense system and threatens immediate nuclear response if we interfer with them securing their own national security interests. All of Europe goes on alart and the Red Phone starts ringing. Sarah Palin will pick up the phone ghost white with trembling hands.

At least Obama has Biden and if Obama were dead Biden will be on watch.

Oh please. Just because she's a woman she would be ghost white with trembling hands?

Here's my picture - - - she dresses quickly and heads to the War Room surrounded by 5 star generals, advisors and they ALL discuss the next move.

She'd do the exact same thing Biden would do.

[ManOfWord]

Picture this,

It's 3am. McCain's in the hospital and is unconscious after having a cardiac episode. Russia invades Poland to militarily prevent us from implimenting our missile defense system and threatens immediate nuclear response if we interfer with them securing their own national security interests. All of Europe goes on alart and the Red Phone starts ringing. Sarah Palin will pick up the phone ghost white with trembling hands.

At least Obama has Biden and if Obama were dead Biden will be on watch.

Sarah picks up the phone with hands which know how to bring down big game and that have been trained to hit the mark......she is ticked and knows exactly what to do.......when she says "Hello" the hand on the other end of the line trembles at what they have done!!! In a cold, determined tone, she says, "Dasvidania, Vladimir!" :D


After Vladimir changes his pants, he gets his pistol........you should know the rest! LOL!

[Baron1710]

No. She's elected...but she has no experience. She'll be entirely at the mercy of unelected "advisors". She'd be just a figure head ....the unelected advisors would be in complete control. She'd have no experience upon which to weight their advice. She'd be a useful idiot. And if they commit strategic blunders or do unthinkable things....she'd take the fall because she'd be the figure head.

So you would rather have the #1 with no experience than the #2.:ursofunny

[Blubayou]

I do not know enough about this person to make a decision yet. I will be listening and following the campaign trying to decide what is best. I will say I am not a Obama supporter and a very reluctant McCain supporter. I am watching an interview she did last week and she seems very articulate. But she does look like a soccer mom.

[Aquila]

So you would rather have the #1 with no experience than the #2.:ursofunny

I think Cheney has done a fine job. ;)

[Ferd]

I do not know enough about this person to make a decision yet. I will be listening and following the campaign trying to decide what is best. I will say I am not a Obama supporter and a very reluctant McCain supporter. I am watching an interview she did last week and she seems very articulate. But she does look like a soccer mom.

thats cuz she is a hocky mom!

[StillStanding]

No. Anyone can put on a show and play with a poker face. I need to know she can rally the international community, nuke a Russian city, or rapidly deploy a surgical military strike at 3am if need be. .....

Which of the candidates has experience nuking a Russian City, deploying a surgical strike, or even rallying the international community?

When it comes to the military flexing it's muscle, I would trust someone who's own son could very well be on the front lines!

[Baron1710]

The link was down when I tried to get it to put it on here but Dobson just announced He will vote for McCain after his choice for VP.

[Aquila]

Sarah picks up the phone with hands which know how to bring down big game and that have been trained to hit the mark......she is ticked and knows exactly what to do.......when she says "Hello" the hand on the other end of the line trembles at what they have done!!! In a cold, determined tone, she says, "Dasvidania, Vladimir!" :D


After Vladimir changes his pants, he gets his pistol........you should know the rest! LOL!

She doesn't have the experience to deal with it. She'd need to call an advisor to deal with a crisis of that severity. Hey....Biden might be at the top of my call list if I were her. lol

[Ferd]

Oh please. Just because she's a woman she would be ghost white with trembling hands?

Here's my picture - - - she dresses quickly and heads to the War Room surrounded by 5 star generals, advisors and they ALL discuss the next move.

She'd do the exact same thing Biden would do.

there you go. Dems always talking about Republicans being sexist/racists.

here is yet another example of the dems doing what hey accuse Republicans of.

[Baron1710]

I think Cheney has done a fine job. ;)

Wow did you get that from the dems-r-us talking points web page?

[ManOfWord]

At 3am, after Russia invades Poland and the Red phone rings, Sarah picks up the phone with hands which know how to bring down big game and that have been trained to hit the mark......she is ticked and knows exactly what to do.......when she says "Hello" the hand on the other end of the line trembles at what they have done!!! In a cold, determined tone, she says, "Dasvidania, Vladimir!" :D


After Vladimir changes his pants, he gets his pistol........you should know the rest! LOL!


Bump

I'm not worried!

[Aquila]

Which of the candidates has experience nuking a Russian City, deploying a surgical strike, or even rallying the international community?

When it comes to the military flexing it's muscle, I would trust someone who's own son could very well be on the front lines!

Not sure that comforts me. I know how my mom felt when I was in the military and I wasn't on the front lines. She might hesitate to send her son to die.

[Aquila]

Wow did you get that from the dems-r-us talking points web page?

Bro, I'm just sharing my thoughts as this sinks in.

[Aquila]

The link was down when I tried to get it to put it on here but Dobson just announced He will vote for McCain after his choice for VP.

Dobson's a spineless political lap dog.

[tamor]

So you would rather have the #1 with no experience than the #2.:ursofunny

:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny

[Aquila]

Cheney had far more experience in foreign relations and national defense seeing that he served as Secretary of Defense. Cheney was the muscle of the Bush ticket. We felt comfortable voting for Bush (with his limited experience at the time) because he had a man like Cheney to lean upon.

I think McCain picked Palin because he'd like to lean upon an attractive woman half his age. LOL

[Baron1710]

Dobson's a spineless political lap dog.

Man you wouldn't know a quality individual if they walked up and gave you the smack in the head you need to rattle that brain of yours so you can do something beside quote the democrats talking points.

[AmericanAngel]

I'M SO EXCITED!!! AND I JUST CAN'T HIDE IT!!

:hanky:rooting:cheer:bliss:yahoo:clap:amen:party :shockamoo



the obaminites are stepping on dangerous ground when saying palin has less experience the obama

do I smell insecurity?

[AmericanAngel]

Hey! How come we don't have a "Lady shockomoo" dancer????????!!!!!!!!!

[deacon blues]

Picture this,

It's 3am. McCain's in the hospital and is unconscious after having a cardiac episode. Russia invades Poland to militarily prevent us from implimenting our missile defense system and threatens immediate nuclear response if we interfer with them securing their own national security interests. All of Europe goes on alart and the Red Phone starts ringing. Sarah Palin will pick up the phone ghost white with trembling hands. She couldn't say a word without first consulting an unelected "advisor".

At least Obama has Biden and if Obama were dead Biden (an elected official) will be on watch.


Picture this: another terrorist attack comes from Iran this time and Obama picks up the phone and calls the UN for permission to do something in response. They agree that he can bomb an baby formula factory in Somalia in return. Obama calls France, Germany and Spain to make sure they won't get mad. Finally he calls Bill Ayers to find out how to bomb the factory..........................

[Pressing-On]

Picture this: another terrorist attack comes from Iran this time and Obama picks up the phone and calls the UN for permission to do something in response. They agree that he can bomb an baby formula factory in Somalia in return. Obama calls France, Germany and Spain to make sure they won't get mad. Finally he calls Bill Ayers to find out how to bomb the factory..........................

:ursofunny :ursofunny :ursofunny :ursofunny :ursofunny

PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tyk]

I don't get the "what if our president is hurt blah blah no experince" What is Obama isn't hurt and bidens in "cardiac arest"?. Isn't that the same Logic?

As someone else said, #1 with no experience vs #2 with no Exp. - Which would you pick?

[tamor]

I don't get the "what if our president is hurt blah blah no experince" What is Obama isn't hurt and bidens in "cardiac arest"?. Isn't that the same Logic?

As someone else said, #1 with no experience vs #2 with no Exp. - Which would you pick?


Thank you!!!

[Light]

I really think this pick energizes the base. She will be a homerun for Evangelical voters.

The simple fact is, McCain didnt just pick a woman. He looked a a very qualified field to pick from and picked someone who really did belong in that discussion. She is very qualified for the VP roll.

What makes her quolified? She was the mayor of a town of 8500 people. Governor for 1 1/2 years. She is being investigated for using her office to get her brother in law fired from the highway patrol.
Ferd I ask this because she has less experience than Obama yet you say he doesn't have enough experience. How qualified his she if Mc can't recall dies on his first day in office?

[tamor]

What makes her quolified? She was the mayor of a town of 8500 people. Governor for 1 1/2 years. She is being investigated for using her office to get her brother in law fired from the highway patrol.
Ferd I ask this because she has less experience than Obama yet you say he doesn't have enough experience. How qualified his she if Mc can't recall dies on his first day in office?


Read Tyk's answer to this!!


I don't get the "what if our president is hurt blah blah no experince" What is Obama isn't hurt and bidens in "cardiac arest"?. Isn't that the same Logic?

As someone else said, #1 with no experience vs #2 with no Exp. - Which would you pick?

[Baron1710]

What makes her quolified? She was the mayor of a town of 8500 people. Governor for 1 1/2 years. She is being investigated for using her office to get her brother in law fired from the highway patrol.
Ferd I ask this because she has less experience than Obama yet you say he doesn't have enough experience. How qualified his she if Mc can't recall dies on his first day in office?

C'mon you can do better than that we have already heard the Democrat talking points for the day.

[gaaspul]

Picture this,

It's 3am. McCain's in the hospital and is unconscious after having a cardiac episode. Russia invades Poland to militarily prevent us from implimenting our missile defense system and threatens immediate nuclear response if we interfer with them securing their own national security interests. All of Europe goes on alart and the Red Phone starts ringing. Sarah Palin will pick up the phone ghost white with trembling hands. She couldn't say a word without first consulting an unelected "advisor".

At least Obama has Biden and if Obama were dead Biden (an elected official) will be on watch.


Your scenario states Big Mac is in the hospital and Palin is called upon to face a crisis...at least she'll have an arsenal at her command...Biden on the other hand is stuck with a room full of rubber-band pistols because Obama has disarmed the military.

[Ferd]

What makes her quolified? She was the mayor of a town of 8500 people. Governor for 1 1/2 years. She is being investigated for using her office to get her brother in law fired from the highway patrol.
Ferd I ask this because she has less experience than Obama yet you say he doesn't have enough experience. How qualified his she if Mc can't recall dies on his first day in office?

Light, first of all lets deal with the investagation. the ex brother in law made death threats against Palin and her family.


she didnt try to get him fired but her husband and some friends sure did.

if a state trooper made an actual death threat against my wife, I would SURE be trying HARD to get him fired....

on the other note, Sarah Palin has MORE actual experience than Obama. period. she has been the executive of her state and Obama has spent 1 year actually acting like a senator.

beyond that Palin has taken on the state republican machine in Alaska and beat them back and actully done something about corrruption.


Barak has been a street organizer and a state house member. neither of those things qualify him for President. he started running for president 1 year after being elected senator. dude doesnt yet even qualify to be head of a senate committee.


sorry my friend, Palin wins on the experience thing and she is 3 years younger than Barry.

[Light]

Light, first of all lets deal with the investagation. the ex brother in law made death threats against Palin and her family.


she didnt try to get him fired but her husband and some friends sure did.

if a state trooper made an actual death threat against my wife, I would SURE be trying HARD to get him fired....

on the other note, Sarah Palin has MORE actual experience than Obama. period. she has been the executive of her state and Obama has spent 1 year actually acting like a senator.

beyond that Palin has taken on the state republican machine in Alaska and beat them back and actully done something about corrruption.


Barak has been a street organizer and a state house member. neither of those things qualify him for President. he started running for president 1 year after being elected senator. dude doesnt yet even qualify to be head of a senate committee.


sorry my friend, Palin wins on the experience thing and she is 3 years younger than Barry.

Where do you come up with all this information? Do you just make it up? Prove what you say in your post.

[Light]

C'mon you can do better than that we have already heard the Democrat talking points for the day.

Come on Baron I know you and your family and you can't honestly tell me that this is a good choice.
Mccan't remember only talked with this woman 1 time according to his campaign. Come on Baron aren't you just a little ashamed of Mccan't remember?

[Scott Hutchinson]

Light love you,you have a good evening.

[CC1]

Where do you come up with all this information? Do you just make it up? Prove what you say in your post.

Light, perhaps you would see the light if you would use google a little and do some research rather than regurgitating the Democrat talking points on a subject.

Everything in Ferd's post is easily documented from reputable sources on the web.

I will take a person with 1 1/2 years experience as the Governor of a state over one with 2 years experience in the Senate any and every day.

Governors and mayors are EXECUTIVES actually in charge of running a body of government. Senators are just one of many legislators trying to form a consensus, they don't "run" anything.

[Ferd]

Where do you come up with all this information? Do you just make it up? Prove what you say in your post.

Light, I posted part of a news article that contained the information some place about the ex-BIL.

[Esther]

I was very, very impressed with Palin! :)

After reading some of the post here I have to wonder just how young and easily influenced some of these posters are??? :crazy

[Esther]

If Obama was president and a crisis developed he would have to consult with his muslin friends to make sure not to offend.

Palin is a hunter and I seriously doubt she would be afraid. Plus with a son in the military I don't see her trying to disarm the military.

As a hunter and member of NRA I don't see her supporting gun control. I will be so glad when the world wakes up that the issue isn't gun control, for criminals will use knives are whatever to committ crime. The innocent folks need their guns to protect them.

More later.