tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post3437174027636440525..comments2024-03-28T14:13:34.421-05:00Comments on Althouse: Keep talking about Sarah Palin.Ann Althousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01630636239933008807noreply@blogger.comBlogger277125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-75839646279170385662008-08-29T23:21:00.000-05:002008-08-29T23:21:00.000-05:00alpha - You said "Tried to get her sister's estran...alpha - You said "Tried to get her sister's estranged husband fired from the state patrol (the video at the link is worth a watch)." There's a big difference between a legislative investigation and what you said. No one has tied Palin to efforts to the attempted firing. <BR/><BR/>You made a leap in logic. Of course, logic is rare in lefties. What was the ad hominem? Saying you have a perverted mind? That was no more far fetched than your accusation regarding Palin. You perverted the laws of logic.DADvocatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621021178600799126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-7514284674401703012008-08-29T18:07:00.000-05:002008-08-29T18:07:00.000-05:00Moonbat: But after reading some of these posts, I ...Moonbat: <I>But after reading some of these posts, I have to always remind myself: there are a whole lot of the ignorant (and as Obama said, actually take pride in being so)self absorbed, petty and mean animals called Republican</I><BR/><BR/>Oh my. How can you not see the irony and check yourself?<BR/><BR/><I>who see no irony in saying pro life pro gun in the same breath--bottom of the IQ barrel conservatives </I><BR/><BR/>You want to explain what's ironic about saying "pro life pro gun" in the same breath? The only way it makes sense is if you think guns = death.<BR/><BR/>And nice fumble on the IQ ad hom. Do it again please.Fenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734571593963330215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-40703969473846125192008-08-29T17:42:00.000-05:002008-08-29T17:42:00.000-05:00dac said..."It's official - the religious right is...dac said..."It's official - the religious right is officially on board with McCain - James Dobson just announced he will "pull the lever" for McCain/Palin"<BR/><BR/>You thought he was considering a vote for Obama??<BR/><BR/>C'mon...Robertohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15134027971098573102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-90607488175616272312008-08-29T17:40:00.001-05:002008-08-29T17:40:00.001-05:00OODA = Observe, Orient, Decide and Act.OODA = Observe, Orient, Decide and Act.The Drill SGThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16394309533144027391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-56545105407969433742008-08-29T17:40:00.000-05:002008-08-29T17:40:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Drill SGThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16394309533144027391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-53804135694049680692008-08-29T17:33:00.000-05:002008-08-29T17:33:00.000-05:00Roger said...he has elevated Palin to the front ra...<I>Roger said...he has elevated Palin to the front ranks of the party and she is young enough to be a formidable presence for many years--if McCain loses, Gov Palin now has the inside track for the 2012 election.</I><BR/><BR/>I like her, but your statement assumes she doesn't implodeThe Drill SGThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16394309533144027391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-44212382794882355172008-08-29T17:27:00.000-05:002008-08-29T17:27:00.000-05:00Henry said... Revenant -- how many VPs have been p...<I>Henry said... <BR/>Revenant -- how many VPs have been picked because of "regional balance"?</I><BR/><BR/>It used to be called Ticket balancing. The only test of a VP is:<BR/>- are they an embarassement?<BR/>- are they a next plus?<BR/>- what interest group, state or votes can they bring to the party?<BR/><BR/>Palin brings<BR/>- GOP Base<BR/>- Hillary voters<BR/>- Blue collar middle America<BR/><BR/>a clear win for McCainThe Drill SGThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16394309533144027391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-35661885819719845402008-08-29T17:25:00.000-05:002008-08-29T17:25:00.000-05:00Palin Pick Leaves Bruised FeelingsDENVER -- Though...Palin Pick Leaves Bruised Feelings<BR/><BR/>DENVER -- Though it was high in shock value, the Palin pick left bruised feelings among the short-list contenders who were not picked -- and infuriated some Republican officials who privately said McCain had gone out on a limb, unnecessarily, without laying the groundwork for such an unknown. <BR/><BR/>Two senior Republican officials close to Mitt Romney and Tim<BR/>Pawlenty said they had both been rudely strung along and now "feel manipulated."<BR/><BR/>"They now know that they were used as decoys, well after McCain had decided not to pick them," one Republican involved in the process said.Robertohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15134027971098573102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-12995817720716617482008-08-29T17:23:00.000-05:002008-08-29T17:23:00.000-05:00EnigmatiCore said... "Osama bin Laden is presumpti...<I>EnigmatiCore said... <BR/>"Osama bin Laden is presumptive innocent."<BR/><BR/>No, he isn't.</I><BR/><BR/>To expand on that from a military (e.g. GOP position) as opposed to a legal position (e.g. Leftist)<BR/><BR/>- OBL declared war on the US<BR/>- He is the head of the military chain of command of a force at war with the US<BR/>- force by any means can be used to neutralize him without resort to a court of law<BR/><BR/>Two in the chest and one in the head!The Drill SGThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16394309533144027391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-26528222834041320522008-08-29T17:21:00.000-05:002008-08-29T17:21:00.000-05:00It's official - the religious right is officially ...It's official - the religious right is officially on board with McCain - James Dobson just announced he will "pull the lever" for McCain/PalinDavid A. Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00465387359523299616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-71451682663318360702008-08-29T17:07:00.000-05:002008-08-29T17:07:00.000-05:00Sarah who? As a staunch Democrat and a woman, I am...Sarah who? As a staunch Democrat and a woman, I am ecstatic. McCain once again proves, as Obama pointed out last night, that he truly doesn't get it! I don't know too many women who will vote for a person just because she doesn't have testicles. This recent PTA "leader" is way out of her league. You want to talk about lack of experience. <BR/>A mentally compromised (PTSD? beginning of Alzheimers?) septegenarian with two bouts of cancer in his history picks a self described "soccer Mom" whose resume includes being mayor of a small small town and two years as Governor of one of the least populated states in the union. Oh yeah, and then there's that all important PTA experience. Again, as Obama pointed out last night, Can we trust McCain's JUDGEMENT? This choice, once again, proves we cannot!<BR/><BR/>But after reading some of these posts, I have to always remind myself: there are a whole lot of the ignorant (and as Obama said, actually take pride in being so)self absorbed, petty and mean animals called Republican, who see no irony in saying pro life pro gun in the same breath--bottom of the IQ barrel conservatives that this joke of a ticket might stand a chance.electrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13570400909042209604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-77728893660882285652008-08-29T17:00:00.000-05:002008-08-29T17:00:00.000-05:00Wade said..."Palin 2016?"Good Lord, 99% of America...Wade said..."Palin 2016?"<BR/><BR/>Good Lord, 99% of America had never heard of woman until this morning and Wade is already contemplating her possible election in 8 years.<BR/><BR/>Prozac anyone?Robertohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15134027971098573102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-49116384227993922602008-08-29T16:57:00.000-05:002008-08-29T16:57:00.000-05:00Based on most of the comments here, I guess you be...Based on most of the comments here, I guess you believe Sarah Palin is the most qualified V.P. candidate McCain could find.<BR/><BR/>I also have the feeling there are many, many extremely qualified and respected Republicans that have served their country for quite some time, that are seething at the selection.<BR/><BR/>As for this: Benjamin said..."I was a little skeptical, but after seeing her speak, I am comfortable having this woman a heartbeat away from the presidency."<BR/><BR/>I would call that a rather low qualification threshold.Robertohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15134027971098573102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-20967566368668887512008-08-29T15:04:00.001-05:002008-08-29T15:04:00.001-05:00Just donated to a political campaign for the first...Just donated to a political campaign for the first time. McCain/Palin 2008, 2012. Palin 2016?<BR/><BR/>Only problem for me is I am one of those people who DON'T see abortion as a big deal either way, and see it as a liability in attracting independents like me. However, I understand that republicans will always have that plank. *sigh*...it's a complex world...Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986627093456166129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-54878617508480494882008-08-29T15:04:00.000-05:002008-08-29T15:04:00.000-05:00Poor Morty. Just can't get past that "Affirmative...Poor Morty. Just can't get past that "Affirmative Action" thingy. And he thinks people care. Just trying to educate the poor schmoe only makes the derangement worse.Buford Goochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00483381873637290955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-59315168689399307462008-08-29T14:56:00.000-05:002008-08-29T14:56:00.000-05:00Obama talks about how he'll make change, Palin has...<I>Obama talks about how he'll make change, Palin has actually done it. </I><BR/><BR/>She sold a jet, and took away a construction contract from one company and gave it to another. Pretty good for 18 months in office.former law studenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196697206046544350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-18271055304901424332008-08-29T14:38:00.000-05:002008-08-29T14:38:00.000-05:00But it helps Obama by taking away the "low experie...<I>But it helps Obama by taking away the "low experience" stigma.</I><BR/><BR/>Obama talks about how he'll make change, Palin has actually done it. Big difference.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04450897654318345683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-67162762018100537932008-08-29T14:35:00.000-05:002008-08-29T14:35:00.000-05:00Read up on the alleged Walter Moneghan scandal and...Read up on the alleged Walter Moneghan scandal and you'll wonder why more wasn't done about such a corrupt asshole. Furthermore, that office serves at the pleasure of the governor--she could have fired him because she didn't like his shoes.<BR/><BR/>This is a "scandal" only because of payback from the political elite.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04450897654318345683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-2257027709605131892008-08-29T14:32:00.000-05:002008-08-29T14:32:00.000-05:00AlphaLiberal said..."Indicted Republican Senator T...AlphaLiberal said...<BR/>"<I>Indicted Republican Senator Ted Stevens endorses Sarah Palin. (Palin campaign commercial, yanked from her web site this morning, but still up on the youTUBES!)</I>"<BR/><BR/>Doesn't mean anything. The Communist Party endorsed Obama, but that doesn't make Obama a communist. Find a video of her endorsing him and you've got something.Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10065798213115341398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-45783704268817145822008-08-29T14:25:00.000-05:002008-08-29T14:25:00.000-05:00She should not use her PUBLIC office for PRIVATE b...<I>She should not use her PUBLIC office for PRIVATE benefit.</I><BR/><BR/>"In 2006, before Palin was governor, Wooten was briefly suspended for ten days for threatening to kill McCann's (and Palin's) father, tasering his 11-year-old stepson (at the stepson's request), and violating game laws."<BR/><BR/>Yeah, nobody's going to understand the firing of that kind of law enforcement officer.<BR/><BR/>And I'm not really sure that "the use of public office for personal benefit" is a winner for Obama.P_Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16130988618277500381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-78908401588014842212008-08-29T14:18:00.000-05:002008-08-29T14:18:00.000-05:00"But it helps Obama by taking away the "low experi..."But it helps Obama by taking away the "low experience" stigma."<BR/><BR/>I don't know. It almost magnifies it. People are going to look at Palin, because she is new, and they will realize that Obama's not much more experienced, if at all, than she is-- and he's running for President, not VP.EnigmatiCorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00596092527748619763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-91015719854285349522008-08-29T14:15:00.000-05:002008-08-29T14:15:00.000-05:00Indicted Republican Senator Ted Stevens endorses S...<A HREF="http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/08/palin_ad_starring_ted_stevens.php" REL="nofollow">Indicted Republican Senator Ted Stevens endorses Sarah Palin</A>. (Palin campaign commercial, yanked from her web site this morning, but still up on the youTUBES!)AlphaLiberalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08711124490821422066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-89308871051166416792008-08-29T14:09:00.000-05:002008-08-29T14:09:00.000-05:00roger demonstrates a weak grasp on basic ethics: "...roger demonstrates a weak grasp on basic ethics: <BR/>"I think Holly has the story on "trooper gate." Palin protected her sister from an abusive husband..."<BR/><BR/>See, how conservatives can't grasp ethics? For real. <BR/><BR/>Even if it's true that he was abusive <B>it's not appropriate for her to use the power of her office to have him fired to help her sister</B>. (Amazing that we have to explain this!!)<BR/><BR/>She should not use her PUBLIC office for PRIVATE benefit. Simple concept, really.AlphaLiberalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08711124490821422066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-69867595303040587152008-08-29T14:03:00.002-05:002008-08-29T14:03:00.002-05:00AK mom rises to governor and in a desperation move...AK mom rises to governor and in a desperation move is picked by an old man to be VP, suddenly thrust into the Oval Office on his death....<BR/><BR/>Man, that would be a great book!kjbehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02205930548533839170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-4855337065090904562008-08-29T14:03:00.001-05:002008-08-29T14:03:00.001-05:00Joe Carter, from the very influential (in that cro...Joe Carter, from the very influential (in that crowd) blog The Evangelical Outpost, said this today:<BR/><BR/><I>One final thought which I have not seen in the blogosphere as of yet. I am energized. I am a young, evangelical, conservative voter and I did not expect to be so energized by McCain's vice-presidential choice. However, Palin is a woman who has a right philosophy of life and family issues. She glows with the kind of youthful authenticity that gave the pre-Rezko Obama his appeal. She fights oil companies where it makes sense to do so but does not bow before the altar of those who forget that nature is ours to steward, not worship.<BR/><BR/>I am energized. My conservative friends who are politically savvy are energized. People unfamiliar with her who find out about her story and her political philosophy become energized. Wake up Republicans, wake up conservative evangelicals, it is a new day.</I><BR/><BR/>This is going to be a huge plus for McCain in the evangelical subset that Obama was trying to poach from.David A. Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00465387359523299616noreply@blogger.com