Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate

[MTK]

Originally Posted by dmek25

first, top dog always gets the credit/ heat no matter how deserving he was. i just think president Clinton was alot better politician then the G.O.P would ever give him credit for

Yep, just like a head coach in football.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by dmek25

first, top dog always gets the credit/ heat no matter how deserving he was. i just think president Clinton was alot better politician then the G.O.P would ever give him credit for

I think the GOP knew he was a great politician but not a great president. He gets credit for what he did but I'm also happy we had a rep. congress to ofset his far left views.

[saden1]

Back on topic...Sarah "The Robot" Palin did her first national interview today...she done did good if cluelessness is the objective.

CAUTION: THIS VIDEO IS PAINFUL TO WATCH. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Saden:

I do not think it was fair to ask Palin, "Do you agree with the Bush Doctrine?" The "Bush Doctrine" has never been clearly defined; it encompasses several different ideas. I spent less than 5 minutes googling the "Bush Doctrine" and, according to a few articles in well known sources (e.g., the WaPo), the "Bush Doctrine" has been used to refer to the notion that: (1) terrorists must be defeated; (2) our nation has the right to wage preventative wars; (3) allowing terrorists to reside in your country is the same as supporting terrorism; (4) it is okay to use force unilaterally and in the face of opposition by international organizations such as the UN; and (5) it is okay to use force against any state that is trying to acquire nuclear, biological or chemical weapons.

It was a vague and dumb question that can't be answered with asking a question like, "Could you tell me what you mean by the 'Bush Doctrine?'" To me, it sounds like a question that is clearly designed to make Palin look dumb because there isn't a real answer to it.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Saden:

I do not think it was fair to ask Palin, "Do you agree with the Bush Doctrine?" The "Bush Doctrine" has never been clearly defined; it encompasses several different ideas. I spent less than 5 minutes googling the "Bush Doctrine" and, according to a few articles in well known sources (e.g., the WaPo), the "Bush Doctrine" has been used to refer to the notion that: (1) terrorists must be defeated; (2) our nation has the right to wage preventative wars; (3) allowing terrorists to reside in your country is the same as supporting terrorism; (4) it is okay to use force unilaterally and in the face of opposition by international organizations such as the UN; and (5) it is okay to use force against any state that is trying to acquire nuclear, biological or chemical weapons.

It was a vague and dumb question that can't be answered with asking a question like, "Could you tell me what you mean by the 'Bush Doctrine?'" To me, it sounds like a question that is clearly designed to make Palin look dumb because there isn't a real answer to it.

I think you're wasting your time. saden doesn't care.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think you're wasting your time. saden doesn't care.

Just because I disagree doesn't mean I don't care. I care about your well-being. How is the fiance buddy? Did you guys get married? Did you manage to find the right band?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by saden1

Back on topic...Sarah "The Robot" Palin did her first national interview today...she done did good if cluelessness is the objective.

CAUTION: THIS VIDEO IS PAINFUL TO WATCH. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

And this is who could be a heart attack away from being the commander in chief.

(Just to note the above comment is not based on this video alone, just a general comment)

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

And this is who could be a heart attack away from being the commander in chief.

(Just to note the above comment is not based on this video alone, just a general comment)

Wow! She almost sounds like Karen, who is Plankton's wife from Spongebob SquarePants.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

And this is who could be a heart attack away from being the commander in chief.

(Just to note the above comment is not based on this video alone, just a general comment)

Well if thats the best people can do to discredit her by peicing clips of an interview together then they did a poor job.

[DynamiteRave]

Is anyone watching the forum tonight?

[saden1]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Is anyone watching the forum tonight?

Yes, the sad part is it's a forum to encourage community service.

Very funny stuff:

[NM Redskin]

Gina Gershon Strips Down Sarah Palin

[saden1]

Come on, she didn't even have a clue until he threw her a bone. If you don't expect the VP to know what it is then you're cheating yourself. S h e d i d h a v e t h e t a l k i n g p o i n t s d o w n t h o u g h.

Now this is a man that knows his Doctrines:

[saden1]

This stuff just writes itself:

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Let me first say that I am an Obama supporter and I disagree with many of Palin's socio-political views. However, I must say I am somewhat troubled by the nature and volume of attacks on her lately. She got flak for having a young baby and running for VP when no new father would ever be questioned for running for VP. She has gotten tremendous flak for her lack of experience when she has as much experience as a Governor as Edwards did as a Senator when he ran in 2004. She is ridiculed for her lack of foreign policy experience when Obama's foreign policy experience is equally scant. I feel like a feminist right now, but I can't help but wonder if she is drawing more than her fair share of criticism because of her gender and not because of her politics.

Saden, this is in no way directed at you. I'm responding to the flood of stories I've been reading on cnn.com, politico.com, etc. and the nature of the television press coverage. Dems are acting like the press is fawning all over her while I feel quite the opposite. She's getting a TON of coverage and is being called the GOP's new rock star, but she's getting hit with a lot of criticism that isn't being leveled at her male counterparts.