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McCain picks Alaska governor as running
| Fri, 08-29-2008 - 11:02am |
McCain picks Alaska governor as running mate
- Story Highlights
- Sarah Palin, 44, has been governor of Alaska since 2004
- Before becoming governor she was mayor and council member of a small town
- Palin known for backing tough ethical standards, focus on energy, natural resources
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/29/palin.republican.vp.candidate/index.html



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" I heard her speak this morning and I love her already! "
I agree. Another poster said they loved her speech but weren't sure why- well I know- it is because it's the first speech we've heard in a long time that was honest, true, and simple. No promises, no fancy inspirational junk- just a simple story of how she came to be involved in politics and then a bit of recognition for her own accomplishments and Senator McCain's.
I am waiting for the McCain website to update their store so I can get window stickers and yard signs- never done that before, but I think this ticket is the way to go. They can work together to cut out the insane spending and special interests... this could be the start of a true conservative revival. For my children's sake- I hope it is.
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***This could be the start of a true conservative revival. For my children's sake- I hope it is***
Well, for the sake of my children I PRAY its not. I have no interest in creationism being taught in school. The NRA is scary. We need to be moving away from oil, not reinvesting in it. And as far as someone offering hope and trying to inspire in their speech, really what is wrong with that? If he is trying to get people involved in their communities, people to take responsibility for themselves, their families, and for their community. I am tired of pessimists and cynics that hate the government. Last I checked the government hasn't gotten any smaller w/ W.
ROFLOL!!!
A Pres candidate as a junior senator or a VP candidate as the Governor of a State. Um, yeah. They may both be short on experience but at least one of them has experience in the executive branch.
" i don't remember hearing her name brought up before this morning."
Sorry you've been hiding under a rock. Her name as been brought up months ago.
"i really don't think having this chick"
Wow. Sweet!
"why would we want a VP that's under suspicion for corruption? "
I dunno, why would we want a president who gets shady loans? It's all hogwash and the intelligent debater knows it.
"The least they could do is wait until their in the White House for the corruption like the current one did!"
Hmmm...too bad the Clinton's mess with Whitewater happened before they were elected, but only seeped to the public AFTER they got in. Funny the short memories some have...
"Well, for the sake of my children I PRAY its not. I have no interest in creationism being taught in school."
Nor do I- as it is not science. However, that is not conservatism- that is religious special interests. I don't like ANY special interest
"The NRA is scary."
I'll agree that the NRA seems a bit crazy- but again, that is a special interest group, too. And really, it isn't a bunch of gangsters in the NRA, it is a bunch of hunters who enjoy getting out and being part of a group. They aren't the ones who you need to worry about. Gun control would only limit hunters and collectors- I'd be willing to bet that those who actually kill others with gun mostly own guns that were obtained illegally. Just like drugs- they are illegal, but unfortunately people (most of whom are ALSO illegal) bring them into our country. They (gang members and other idiots) would still be able to get guns. And that family who might be safe because of the father well kept gun would not have access to it... so the NRA does not hurt you. I don't feel attracted to them, either, they seem a tad on the wacko side- but last I knew they weren't passing guns out to children or gang members or drug dealers.
"We need to be moving away from oil, not reinvesting in it."
If you are going to listen to one of my arguments, please listen to this one- just for a moment. I am going to post it as a new post in this board, because I feel it is an issue that should be discussed outside of the context of McCain v Obama
"And as far as someone offering hope and trying to inspire in their speech, really what is wrong with that? If he is trying to get people involved in their communities, people to take responsibility for themselves, their families, and for their community."
Nothing is wrong with a person trying to inspire and offer hope. But if they promise to do something while giving that hope and inspiration, then don't do it- isn't that wrong? I notice a lot of moms on ivillage have siggies that showcase the weight they've lost. So if a person came along, full of promises to help you (not YOU you- you as in the general person) drop 30 pounds in 30 days- they filled you up with pretty words, promises, hope and inspiration.... then they didn't come through on those promises- wouldn't you be p*ssed off? I mean, yes, they would've given you inspiration and maybe gotten you to go walking a few nights a week for a short while (inspirational speeches never have long lasting effects, that has been documented by research)- then is that enough? is hope and inspiration enough? maybe, if that is all that is offered- but if they also offer promises to change things and then don't follow through- that is wrong. Obama promises things that cannot be done. he promises things that he knows will not fly. many of his "reforms" like health care cannot be held without massive tax increases. and no, not just on those nasty rich people who apparently don't deserve to keep the money they worked hard for... the taxes will hit you and me.
" I am tired of pessimists and cynics that hate the government. Last I checked the government hasn't gotten any smaller w/ W."
I am not pessimistic- I trust people over government. I think that local communities should have control over local issues- as our Constitution provides. Look at welfare- is it working? Social Security- is that working? Neither one is. And yet people want to hand our schools over to the government, and they want to hand their health care over to the government. Look at the state of the VA hospitals lately- you want to give over health care to THAT??? Yes, it would be nice if everyone had insurance and if healthcare didn't cost a ton- but the government cannot help that except by limiting the number of cases that can be brought against doctors. So much of what we pay in healthcare goes to cover the cost of doctors malpractice insurance. They don't need that because they are inherently bad people waiting to cause harm- they need it because so many people out there are waiting for free money that they did not earn.
You are right on the government size thing- in fact, the Bush years have seen spending that even outdoes Clinton! But you have to remember, when a president makes a budget, he has to take into account the many things congress is spending money on. And who runs that congress? Liberals. However, I will admit defeat there- many Conservatives are angry with Bush for that spending... and McCain has fought pork spending before- and Polin drastically cut spending in her state. The federal gov't wanted to make a bridge out there that would basically lead nowhere (which is why it is called the bridge to nowhere). Palin could have gladly taken that money and had tons of new jobs created, and a short term increase in state money- which she could've taken credit for... but instead she saw it for what it was- a waste of American money- and she said NO Thank You to the federal government. That is the kind of conservative I am talking about.
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