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September 30, 2008 at 2:32 pm #588218
JenVMember“I do look forward to Thursday night and debating Sen. Joe Biden,” Palin said while introducing John McCain at a rally here. “We are going to talk about those new ideas, new energy for America. I’m looking forward to meeting him too. I’ve never met him before. But I’ve been hearing about his Senate speeches since I was in, like, second grade.”
How incredibly stupid is this woman? She’s actually making a crack about Biden’s age??!!
September 30, 2008 at 2:58 pm #641496
TheHouseMemberLet’s see, Palin was born in 1964 and Biden assumed office in 1973. Seems to me that it’s a pretty darn accurate statement. Perhaps she was in 3rd grade?
Seems more accurate that claiming that Roosevelt got on TV and spoke about the Depression.
I’ll go back and see if you called Biden stupid for making that comment.
Reality check, the four candidates are bombarded by media 24-7 and it’s a bit unfair for any of us to call them stupid b/c of an off the cuff comment.
September 30, 2008 at 3:10 pm #641497
AnonymousInactiveAnd if you watched it live, she was making a joke, not being a bi-otch. It was funny. And McCain already makes fun of his own age, so it’s not like she doesn’t get her running mate is even older.
September 30, 2008 at 3:26 pm #641498
GenHillOneParticipantI’m thinking JenV meant that it might not have been wise to bring up age since that is of concern for so many with McCain; not that it was a math error. It was meant as a joke.
House, do you think it wasn’t written into her notecards in advance though? ;)
September 30, 2008 at 3:31 pm #641499
TheHouseMemberNot at all, GenHillOne. Wait until the debate. I believe that McCain’s advisors have released the grasp they had on her.
She’s going to piss Biden off and he’ll be the one running his mouth.
September 30, 2008 at 3:36 pm #641500
JenVMemberit was a snide, snarky comment- which is pretty much all that she has, since she doesn’t know squat about…well, anything…and spectacularly stupid for her to bring up age when her running mate is sitting in death’s waiting room. Maybe it was a joke- but it seems more like every time she opens her mouth, stupid falls out.
September 30, 2008 at 3:46 pm #641501
RainyDay1235Member…and like everything else she says, this is the second or third time she’s said it. Heard about the plane she put on ebay? What’s the difference between a hockey mom and a….?
Too bad the debate was fixed to fit her “abilities”. I would have love to seen her off the cuff a la Katie Couric – like she would need to be for REAL meetings with world leaders, not staged press conferences.
September 30, 2008 at 3:48 pm #641502
addParticipantI still can’t believe that the debate commission (or whoever’s in charge) and the Obama campaign agreed to the limitations set for the VP debate. Why can’t it be a real debate, same format as for the presidential candidates?? Geez.
September 30, 2008 at 4:09 pm #641503
JenVMemberI think Fareed Zakaria says it better than anyone:
“This is nonsense—a vapid emptying out of every catchphrase about economics that came into her head. Some commentators, like CNN’s Campbell Brown, have argued that it’s sexist to keep Sarah Palin under wraps, as if she were a delicate flower who might wilt under the bright lights of the modern media. But the more Palin talks, the more we see that it may not be sexism but common sense that’s causing the McCain campaign to treat her like a time bomb.
Can we now admit the obvious? Sarah Palin is utterly unqualified to be vice president. She is a feisty, charismatic politician who has done some good things in Alaska. But she has never spent a day thinking about any important national or international issue, and this is a hell of a time to start.”
September 30, 2008 at 4:11 pm #641504
CaitParticipantI admire how republicans are making lemonade out of this situation, but I think if we all really truly think about what’s probably going to happen it’s not looking good for Palin. They’re already trying to get him to go easy on her. Bad. Sign.
House, I think Palin has shown what she’s capable of “off of her leash” so to speak – rubbish. Nothing that’s going to stand up in a debate anyway. Her quips and pre-written jabs are only going to get her so far – it worked at the convention because people weren’t looking for substance they were looking for fireworks. At the debates the American people look for substance and I don’t see her delivering. I have no indication that she is going to be able to stand up to Biden who is experienced, charismatic and somewhat mouthy himself from what I hear.
If she’s making cracks about his age, I would hope that she’s doing so in a tongue-in-cheek fashion. I think she’s a bit wonky in the head, but not completely oblivious.
Any reports on Alaska weather today? Just want to make sure they can see those Russians at a safe distance… :)
September 30, 2008 at 4:12 pm #641505
GenHillOneParticipantAs much as I dislike her and think she is supremely unqualified, her party has done her such a disservice. Not to the point of feeling sorry for her…think she should have declined…but a disservice nonetheless. I think her career in Alaska will be over as well.
September 30, 2008 at 4:12 pm #641506
CaitParticipantJenV – it’s like poetry isn’t it?
September 30, 2008 at 4:41 pm #641507
villagegreenMemberSo, TheHouse, glad you’re back in the mix. I ask this question in all seriousness (I’m not trying to be snarky). Do you believe Sarah Palin was a good VP choice, and if so, why? Also, would you feel comfortable having her run this country as president?
I just find it ironic that Republicans usually favor a meritocracy and have a very hard time with any type of affirmative action. Picking Palin seems to go directly against these ideals.
September 30, 2008 at 5:18 pm #641508
GenHillOneParticipantI’m going to throw out that I won’t make a single judgement on a republican that doesn’t want to argue for Palin. I know more than one republican who is shaking his/her head and feeling betrayed by their party with this selection.
September 30, 2008 at 6:28 pm #641509
FullTiltParticipantSome one made the point to me that Reagan was older when he was President. He was also in the grip of dementia by the end of his presidency. Do we really need that again? McCain has lived a by far rougher existence then Reagan, and is already facing health issues that come from age. Is Palin what we really want as a President? I know there is a huge redneck contingency here in the US, but is that the public face we want to show to the world?
September 30, 2008 at 6:58 pm #641510
acemotelParticipantDon’t feel sorry for Palin:
>>The Sarah Palin pity party
Everyone seems to be oozing sympathy for the fumbling vice-presidential nominee. Please. Cry me a freaking river.<<
September 30, 2008 at 8:08 pm #641511
addParticipantThat is a great article, acemotel.
September 30, 2008 at 9:46 pm #641512
GenHillOneParticipantHere’s Katie asking the same thing. Boy, Sarah really doesn’t like to leave any dead air…she’ll talk herself into a corner every time.
September 30, 2008 at 10:20 pm #641513
AnonymousInactiveI think I’ll print that article, for myself as much as anything. Thanks ace.
October 1, 2008 at 12:26 am #641514
CaitParticipantHas anyone else seen the picture of her at the mock debate by the river? Good thing she’s acclimating herself to the debate environment (seeing that it’s being held in her own little Sh*t Creek, and you’ll notice in the picture she doesn’t have a paddle here either.)
October 1, 2008 at 4:17 am #641515
TheHouseMemberAnswer to post #13 from villagegreen:
1) I do believe that Sarah Palin was a good choice for Vice President. The first and obvious reason is showed that McCain is different from your atypical Republican candidate by selecting a female candidate. Second, and this is strictly my opinion is that this race is not Obama vs McCain & Biden vs Palin. This race is Obama vs Palin and Biden vs McCain. If you compare Obama and Palin, their political experience is similar. If you vote based on political experience of these two, then I hope you’re voting Libertarian or Green. In reality, Palin had more political control than Obama as a Governor. Granted, it was over a state that has a very low population, but she was still a Governor. Biden and McCain on the other hand have a very rich political history. My opinion is that they will guide their respective running mates in almost every facet.
Quite frankly, I originally stated that I am backing Bob Barr for President. I think that McCain is the only one of the four of the candidates that truly understands what it takes to lead the country. I respect him for many of the things he’s done for our country. I cannot say the same for Barak Obama, Joe Biden or Sarah Palin. The reason why I back McCain/Palin now is because I align with their economic and political ideals more than Obama/Biden.
2) I cannot make decisions based on whether someone dies. That is unfair to them since they are currently living. But to answer your question, I would feel more comfortable with someone that has strong family and ideological values and is a proponent of the same economic views I have. I would have no choice but to be comfortable with Palin if McCain passed away.
October 1, 2008 at 7:57 am #641516
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October 1, 2008 at 7:21 pm #641517
villagegreenMemberTheHouse – “The first and obvious reason is showed that McCain is different from your atypical Republican candidate by selecting a female candidate.”
You don’t find it condescending to women that he picked the least qualified woman of those in the running? Do you agree that the main reason he chose her is to fire up the Christian right?
“I would feel more comfortable with someone that has strong family and ideological values and is a proponent of the same economic views I have.”
So, in your opinion, Obama doesn’t have stong family values? Please explain. Also, McCain has been married twice and cheated on his first wife. He has referred to his current wife as a “trollop” and “c*nt”. Are these family values?
Do you believe that McCain’s economic views differ in any significant way from Bush’s. And if so, why did he support Bush’s economic policies throughout his 8 years in office. And if not, do you honestly believe that Bush’s economic policies have left the U.S. stronger and in better shape than when he took office?
October 1, 2008 at 7:39 pm #641518
beachdrivegirlParticipantAnd all morning I have just been trying to figure out how the hell Palin’s “family values” are going to help her when she has to be meeting with world leaders. She can not even get through an interview with Katie Couric.
October 1, 2008 at 7:42 pm #641519
mellaw6565MemberBDG – her “family values” will definitely come into conflict with a lot of Europeans when she tries to push her agenda on them – they are far more liberal than that…..
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