Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Do you think McCain approved of that message?

I can't wait to see what Bill Maher does with this tomorrow night...

You want to hear something even funnier? From time to time, I go to a Republican message board just to get some laughs. So I thought I'd check in tonight to see how they'd spin this one. Here's an actual exchange between two Palin supporters trying frantically to explain this one away:

Republican poster #1:She was in effect asked specifics regarding two issues about which she is not at liberty to comment...

Republican poster #2 (in response):Wow....you just brought up a FANTASTIC point...as Governor, Palin has NO DOUBT received briefings for the Active Duty Air Force leadership about the ongoing cat and mouse Russian, vs. US Air Force airspace issues, the US Navy seaspace issues and these “GOTCHA” idiots may have even pressed so much they were hoping for her to to mistakenly release classified info ... this could be a real reason she stumbled for words!

So there you have it -- Palin was trying to dodge questions which could seriously jeopardize our national security. Amazing isn't it?

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Republican poster #2 (in response):Wow....you just brought up a FANTASTIC point...as Governor, Palin has NO DOUBT received briefings for the Active Duty Air Force leadership about the ongoing cat and mouse Russian, vs. US Air Force airspace issues, the US Navy seaspace issues and these “GOTCHA” idiots may have even pressed so much they were hoping for her to to mistakenly release classified info ... this could be a real reason she stumbled for words!

http://www.thewarpath.net/parking-lo...tml#post469892

I want to reach through the Internet and choke her and her advisors. This "Alaska is next to Russia" thing is such a stupid justification for foreign policy experience it's ridiculous. This idiot Republican poster can't be serious...or has certainly never served in any overseas or tactical arm of the military. I can promise with 100% certainty that the USAF is NOT consulting with the governor of Alaska on any type of operations, unless for some reason it was a natural disaster issue requiring the assistance or coordination with the Alaska National Guard.

It's pretty bad when Katie Couric appears more prepared than Palin.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I can't wait to see what Bill Maher does with this tomorrow night...

You want to hear something even funnier? From time to time, I go to a Republican message board just to get some laughs. So I thought I'd check in tonight to see how they'd spin this one. Here's an actual exchange between two Palin supporters trying frantically to explain this one away:

Republican poster #1:She was in effect asked specifics regarding two issues about which she is not at liberty to comment...

Republican poster #2 (in response):Wow....you just brought up a FANTASTIC point...as Governor, Palin has NO DOUBT received briefings for the Active Duty Air Force leadership about the ongoing cat and mouse Russian, vs. US Air Force airspace issues, the US Navy seaspace issues and these “GOTCHA” idiots may have even pressed so much they were hoping for her to to mistakenly release classified info ... this could be a real reason she stumbled for words!

So there you have it -- Palin was trying to dodge questions which could seriously jeopardize our national security. Amazing isn't it?

Unbelievable

[wilsowilso]

What on earth was Palin talking about in that interview? She was shockingly unprepared to answer those questions. What a terrible terrible choice she is turning out to be.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by wilsowilso

What on earth was Palin talking about in that interview? She was shockingly unprepared to answer those questions. What a terrible terrible choice she is turning out to be.

Remember back in school when someone was just horribly unprepared for a presentation and it was sooooooo uncomfortable to watch? That's what it's like seeing her trying to talk about the issues. Absolutely painful.

[724Skinsfan]

Yikes! What a terrible way to explain NORAD's function in Alaska.

[saden1]

She's an affront to homo sapiens and putting her out there for interviews is a violation of our human rights. Brutal, just brutal!

[saden1]

Who is worse?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by saden1

Who is worse?

lol I remember seeing that.

That's pretty bad too, but at least she's not running for VP. She's probably just as qualified though.

[saden1]

You know it's bad when Kathleen Parker is dropping the ax.

No one hates saying that more than I do. Like so many women, I’ve been pulling for Palin, wishing her the best, hoping she will perform brilliantly. I’ve also noticed that I watch her interviews with the held breath of an anxious parent, my finger poised over the mute button in case it gets too painful. Unfortunately, it often does. My cringe reflex is exhausted.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by saden1

You know it's bad when Kathleen Parker is dropping the ax.

This sums things up perfectly:

Palin’s recent interviews with Charles Gibson, Sean Hannity, and now Katie Couric have all revealed an attractive, earnest, confident candidate. Who Is Clearly Out Of Her League.

[saden1]

Once you pop, the fun don't stop:

[djnemo65]

Sounds like calls for her to quit the race are really amplifying. Here is Fareed Zakaria - one of the most reasonable guys out there- laying the smack down.

Fareed Zakaria: Palin Is Ready? Please. - PostGlobal at washingtonpost.com

[hooskins]

Wow, Palin is an idiot. Doesn't she prepare for these interviews?? how can some of you guys justify voting for the Republicans? Please give me an explanation..

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Wow, Palin is an idiot. Doesn't she prepare for these interviews?? how can some of you guys justify voting for the Republicans? Please give me an explanation..

Biden isn't exactly immune to sticking his foot in his mouth. Or haven't you seen the clip of him telling the Senator in the wheelchair to stand up and take a bow? Plus, I'm not voting for VP anyway. I think, if elected, McCain/Palin will be similar to Bush/Quayle where the VP is essentially there to appeal to those far-righters but once in office will play a very, very small role.