Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate

[12thMan]

I gotta say one more thing, while it's on my mind. Just because it's on my mind.

I certainly respect every opinion here on the board, but boy did it bug the hell out of me that at the GOP convention tonight, their theme is "Country First." The sub-text being, if you're not with us, you're not putting country first. Or this is the party that has a corner on patriotism. In 2008 because I'm pro-choice, you're telling me I don't want country first? Or because we differ on taxes and government, I'm putting country first?

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I gotta say one more thing, while it's on my mind. Just because it's on my mind.

I certainly respect every opinion here on the board, but boy did it bug the hell out of me that at the GOP convention tonight, their theme is "Country First." The sub-text being, if you're not with us, you're not putting country first. Or this is the party that has a corner on patriotism. In 2008 because I'm pro-choice, you're telling me I don't want country first? Or because we differ on taxes and government, I'm putting country first?

Obviously it's political rhetoric and I think you are looking to deep in it. They just want a catch phrase like the Dems and "Change". Either side, it's bullshit really.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Obviously it's political rhetoric and I think you are looking to deep in it. They just want a catch phrase like the Dems and "Change". Either side, it's bullshit really.

Wait a minute, you're telling me it's just a slogan and they don't mean that? Because John McCain has certainly echoed those sentiments in a few speeches on the stump this year.

I was shocked, and quite frankly offended, to see it plastered all over the auditorium.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Wait a minute, you're telling me it's just a slogan and they don't mean that? Because John McCain has certainly echoed those sentiments in a few speeches on the stump this year.

I was shocked, and quite frankly offended, to see it plastered all over the auditorium.

Well I guess what I am trying to say is politicians say all sorts of bull and do another thing. You are right it is a bit offensive, but tonight what you saw at the RNC is something is pretty prevalent in politics.

I am sure some of his supporters believe that, but McCain knows its just a phrase to get support.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I gotta say one more thing, while it's on my mind. Just because it's on my mind.

I certainly respect every opinion here on the board, but boy did it bug the hell out of me that at the GOP convention tonight, their theme is "Country First." The sub-text being, if you're not with us, you're not putting country first. Or this is the party that has a corner on patriotism. In 2008 because I'm pro-choice, you're telling me I don't want country first? Or because we differ on taxes and government, I'm putting country first?

I personally think you're reading too much into that.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I personally think you're reading too much into that.

Okay, someone please explain it to me. Because I've honestly tried to not read too much into it.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Okay, someone please explain it to me. Because I've honestly tried to not read too much into it.

I think you should probably explain why you took it to mean all the things you thought.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Okay, someone please explain it to me. Because I've honestly tried to not read too much into it.

Judge them not on what they say but on what they do.

The speeches and rhetoric are just fluff. "Change we can believe in" and "Country first" don't mean anything.

How are you going to balance the budget? What programs are important to you? How will you handle Russia? What makes you believe you are right on Iraq? How do you expect to reduce the cost of healthcare AND provide coverage for all Americans?

If they're not giving answers to the above types of probing questions, what they say doesn't amount to a hill of beans. So ignore it, and judge them on their actions, their record, and their plans.

[724Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Judge them not on what they say but on what they do.

The speeches and rhetoric are just fluff. "Change we can believe in" and "Country first" don't mean anything.

How are you going to balance the budget? What programs are important to you? How will you handle Russia? What makes you believe you are right on Iraq? How do you expect to reduce the cost of healthcare AND provide coverage for all Americans?

If they're not giving answers to the above types of probing questions, what they say doesn't amount to a hill of beans. So ignore it, and judge them on their actions, their record, and their plans.

Wait a minute. I thought if you said pretty words in super-cool sounding way you were the better candidate? Catchy phrases attract my attention a lot easier than taking on a "what have you done for me lately?" standpoint. Can you guess who I'm voting for?