John McCain has made a brilliant strategic decision today in picking Sarah Palin. Palin is a reformer. She defeated the corrupt Murkouski to become Governor of Alaska. She is anti-pork. She is the exact opposite of the corrupt and incompetent GOP leadership that lost us the majority two years ago.
Even if Senator McCain does not win in November, he has raised Palin’s profile putting her in a solid position to be the nominee in four years. This would change the course of the GOP back towards responsible limited government.
John McCain has saved the GOP today.
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I’m still unconvinced. Palin is more palatable than Romney or Huckabee by far. I see lots of small government folks who set aside her disagreeable social views and point out that she’s a crusader for reform and fiscal responsibility. Yet it’s really easy to be fiscally responsible when you’re sitting on a state budget that makes possible an American welfare state where the state sends everyone checks every year. She’s never been in a situation where she’s had to tighten budgets.
At least McCain just ended any discussion of whether Obama has enough experience to be president. Maybe now we can see some talk about issues?
konop, first let’s play with real data; 18m votes were cast for hillary by both men and women. so when you say palin is going after the 18m women who voted for hillary, you show your naivete yet again.
it is useful to note your opposition to a real conservative like mrs. palin while bestowing hero like status on a guy who has served less than 150 days in the us senate.
qualifications? let’s compare palin v. obama all day long. she has run a business, obama hasn’t. palin has executive level experience, obama doesn’t.
if you had a clue about politics, you would understand the selection of palin was not done solely to attract female hillary voters. moreso, it solidifies support within the gop. she embodies all that many of us have sought for years and will make a fine vp.
Great pick, McCain! And to those Dems screeching that Palin is inexperienced, that’s like being called ugly by an ape. The GOP #2 has more executive experience as the Socialist #1! I love it!!! They better attack Palin, ’cause they can’t go after McCain on experience. Palin will cement the base and increase turnout! Good decision!
Why is Palin better than Romney? Huckabee?
1. Let’s take the PRO-LIFE issue. Palin not only votes pro-life … she LIVES IT! Even with a baby with down syndrome. She has 5 kids ( like me)!
2. Let’s take the fact the GLASS CEILING issue. Romney created the glass ceiling and Huckabee finds Southern Baptist Bible verses that keep women out of the spotlight. No thanks! Those of is who are not Baptist understand the redemption from the fall.
3. Let’s take EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE – yeah That one is really fun! She led an entire state and fought corruption even among the GOOD OL BOYS NETWORK! That is just classic!
Moderate men were sold on McCain. Now conservative men will be as well. As for the women….
What non-black woman would vote for Obama?… Besides Caroline Kennedy?
Peach,
Leave the race baiting at home. It’s not needed here.
First, why do the dems and libs keep saying “you put the mayor of a town of 9,000 a heartbeat away” when her most recent job is….Governor. Oh thats right, if they called her a Governor theny that would be honest and truthful, can’t have that in the new Obama politics of Change. Plus it would highlight her executive experience versus Obama’s experience in delivering tax money to convicted felons and other Chicago Political Machine crooks.
Second, I think the view that this choice is a cynical ploy by McCain just for women votes is a little far fetched. Especially when you really look at Sarah Palin. I know McCain made the decision on the fly, and surely he was thinking that a woman might help peel off some women voters from Obama. But there were other women he could have chosen. He picked Palin because she is a reformer, a Pork fighter, someone not afraid to take on the Big Guys in her own party, and someone who also connects with the average person and family. Now with the exception of that last trait, who does she sound like? McCain picked his mirror image…
Howard,
I do not want to limit free speech…I do want to limit the lies that the christian right prepetuates.
Your garbage beliefs (slave morality) does nothing to save our country’s downward slide.
Goldwater C: For what it’s worth, I am more impressed with your insight and intellect every time you weigh in. Don’t know why you stay a conservative, but you have much going for you, and I appreciate your well-reasoned and intelligent offerings.
Then there’s GOPeach…someone give her a course in how to be a decent human being, beginning with eschewing racist comments. She could also let go of the shouting about being pro-life, as if she’s the only one and everyone else is too dense to get her tilt sans caps.
And finally…”Country First” can no longer be claimed by a man who just showed he values political gain over his country. Still, it is gratifying to see the acclamation rightwingers have for this horrible pairing. It’s a train wreck, heading down the tracks, and we’ll all be better off for it.
You white boys are so sensative about using the word, ” black”. That is why we can not get BLACK people into the GOP. You guys are silly.
Black people know they are black. My grandkids are black. So what? I use that term in a political sense. ” The Black Vote” – Like … Obama is going to get “the black vote”. Is this so shocking?
Get over it. At my age, I don’t need to go to “boyreporter” to coach me on charm. I have plenty!
Icurus –
The only person “biting the hook” is you!
Don’t be disillusion! No “baiting” going on.
Yes, Peach, you do have plenty. In fact, you are full of it.
By the way, racist attitudes are not exclusively epressed through terminology. Attitudes and emphasis show as much if not more.
Hey – I just found Sarah Palin’s Church -
This is really cool!
http://churchontherockak.org/
Goldwater C, BS, your ignorance perpetuates our downward slide. Just like BR & DG, you don’t recognize the American spirit when it hits you in the eye.
You have Palin, the Frontier woman, not dependent on any of you ignorant fools. The mother of two undesirables in the eyes of a Democrat. One, a handicapped child, the other an Army soldier. Not as if you liberal freaks ever did a thing for this country other than to decry, I need the Government, I can’t make it on my own.
Let me tell you. Have at it. I’ve not seen such whining in all my life as you ignorant Democrats. Help me, I can’t do it on my own. Oh please, not Palin!. YOU WHINING PIECES OF CRAP.
Three Jack
As usual you avoid the question. The question or debate is not if I am fiscally more conservative than you because I have 10 trillion reasons why I win that debate.
The question is simple why do you think this pick will not hurt the recent support McCain got from Hillary supporters? Did you know 80% of Hillary supporters not supporting Obama thought McCain was not pro life? Did you know the Hillary for McCain group have been telling voters he is not pro life? Do you get the problem yet?
I am not speaking out against Palin I am merely pointing out the issue.
What a wonderful choice in Gov. Sarah Palin for VP! Gov Palin balances the ticket beautifully and is the best person to aid John McCain as Vice President in his administration to run our country well. She brings in a distinguished record of executive experience – running a successful and popular government in Alaska. She has a record of clean government, reduction in spending and bipartisan dealings. An ideal ticket has 1 person who brings in Washington experience – experience with foreign policy, national security etc. while the other brings in executive experience – that of running a government. All major tickets, especially winning tickets in the last 4 decades or so have had such a combination. The Democratic ticket has no experience in running a government smoothly whatsoever.
As for the argument of experience – it is by no means of the table! It says a lot when the nominee for President is comparing his resume with the opposite parties nominee for VP! The VP position does lend itself to on the job training, but the office of President most certainly does not, like Joe Biden himself said. And anyway there is a world of difference between running for President and running for VP. The question of her becoming President and being capable/incapable of doing that arises only if something unfortunate were to happen to President McCain in the next 4 years. Obama could be President in under 4 months! Anyone who believes that Gov Palin is too inexperienced to be VP cannot even dream of Obama as Potus. I’m guessing we wont hear much from the Obama campaign this fall about the (in)experience of Sarah Palin – they would just be shooting themselves in the foot.
I however believe Gov. Palin is definitely ready to be VP, and even the President should such an unfortunate event arise. She has an amazing track record of running a Government and would certainly be able to do the job well atleast to serve out President McCain’s term. Anycase by all indications Sen. McCain’s health will be fine for atleast 4 years.
Also she has been the Governor of a state (a small state perhaps but a state none the less) and the Commander-in-Chief of a State National Guard (again, a small force perhaps but a force none the less). This alone put her as having more experience than the Democratic Ticket combined as neither of the 2 people on that ticket have any experience running a government or any experience of commanding an army (the person on the top of the ticket has no experience of being in an army, let alone commanding it!). Who would you rather have as CIC? For me its a clear choice – Palin. People ask whether you want to have Palin as CIC if anything happens to McCain – I ask whether you want to have Obama as CIC if anything happens to Biden (him not being there to mentor him and hold his hands every step of the way) or want Biden as CIC if anything happens to Obama. All this talk about heartbeat away really gets me – I would rather have Palin a heartbeat away from the Presidency than Obama at the Presidency! Also Nancy Pelosi is 2 heartbeats away from being CIC – now thats scary!!
I do not agree with people saying that the selection of Gov. Palin is a blatant attempt to get the women voters to vote republican this year. Anyone saying that is really insulting the intelligence of both the McCain campaign and more importantly the women of the country. I would ask all of you, especially women, to vote for the ticket not because of the gender of the VP candidate, but because this is the best ticket for a successful America for the next 4 years. Vote for Gov. Palin not because she is a women but because she is more than capable for the job of VP. None of us knew much about Gov. Palin till yesterday and I must admit that I was at first skeptical when I heard Sen. McCain’s pick. I did some research on her and liked what I saw. I hope all voters would do the same so that they would realize Gov. Palin is not on the ticket just because she is a woman, she is on the ticket since she would be an excellent VP with the executive experience she brings in. I am sure that as this campaign progresses and people get to hear more about her and her achievements, the initial backlash from some quarters (‘an insult to women thinking they will vote republican simply there is a woman on the ticket’, or ‘a pretty face totally incapable of taking tough decisions’) will evaporate and people will vote for Gov. Palin and Sen McCain on the basis of their combined experience and achievements.
James –
I agree 100%.
So much so, I would even vote for Sarah Palin if she were running for president alone. She has more to offer than Obama and Biden combined.
So much for “one heart beat away from the presidency” rhetoric.
Bowersville, you disgust me. If liberals stood up to all the stereotypes you hold them to…I would not complain.
Fact is, there are many liberals in the military. There are even more liberals that support our military. There are even more liberals that would like to see government work properly rather than have zealots (like Bush, Cheney, McCain, etc) that will tell you government does not work…then go to Washington and prove it.
Undesirables? How quickly have you forgotten that the only people to vote against restoring the ADA were Republicans?
I can’t make it on my own? Have you also forgotten that Democrats are the wealthiest members of Congress? That they make up a larger proportion of political donations…both in numbers and average amount contributed.
I understand your humiliation…I really do. If I stood up for the GOP and their ideology…I would be embarrassed too. It is time we go back to the “true” conservatism. Which is actually political liberalism. Secular government, secular society, stay out of my bedroom and encourage unionship (collective bargaining works when group form rather than letting individuals think about things).
I am so excited about this election season.
GC, I apologize, but not for the Republicans and I’m glad I disgust you. I apologize because I have always been a Democrat until the likes of you came along.
H*ll, let’s get with it, I’m like Zell, you pukes have left me, I have not left the party.
Gaywater conservative, whats wrong? Did you miss your log cabin meeting?
ReaganRepublican
Why not debate GC on issues? Many of the fiscal conservatives are turned off by the spewing of gay bashing comments. For the GOP to make a viable comeback they must focus on the roots of the party fiscal and personal responsibility.
When I read your comments like you wrote it makes me not want to associate with people like you. The odd part is you call yourself a Reagan Republican yet he was famous for being a statesman.
If social conservatives keep the attacks up this will be the death of the movement in the GOP. Instead of focusing on how to move woman away from having a abortion the bashing comments only in power your opponent on the issue. And your gay bashing comments only push souls away and not open up hearts.
This is the same mistake the GOP made with minorities in this election. Instead of supporting the racist attacks from the Clinton’s on Obama this was an opening to bring minorities in the GOP. The reality is the GOP will die a slow death because our minority population is growing fast and the lack of embracing them will but the party in a tough position.
Way to go ReaganRepub…name calling. I am not a homosexual. You are obviously a xenophobe.
Konop is correct…again. In addition to alienating large portions of the population, the GOP has consistently reduced themselves to namecalling. There campaign tactics are down to scaring people and pointing a finger at their targets to blame.
Bowersville, stop. You never were a Democrat. The democrat party has a philosophy. The GOP is a piecemeal of issues and conflicting ideologies. I am glad that you are disgusted by my beliefs. They are the beliefs this country was founded upon. Liberalism. You should seriously look into supporting the entire Constitution…not just the parts you and your right-wing nut job friends support.
I think what disgusts me most about you, Bowersville…(along with about a third of the GOP) you claim to love America…but you obviously hate Americans.
konop, who annointed you spokesman for fiscal conservatives?
when did john mccain support bill clinton’s supposed racist remarks? maybe while he was reaching out by speaking at the annual naacp convention – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0c9TfbRIgE – no, not during that speech.
when konop?
“The democrat party has a philosophy.”
Pray tell what that “philosophy” consists of, GW?
The Dem Party of GA’s philosophy seems to be lose as many elections as you can
Three Jack
We all read or heard numerous racist comments supported by Rush and company and spewed out on this blog and other places. At the end the hypocrisy of so-called social conservatives like you is the death of the movement.
The sad part is social conservatives could have had a real voice but some leaders and followers have embraced judgmental hate instead of love. Jesus was very outspoken about the righteous like you.
As I recall, _I_ was accused of being a “racist” by you, John…and then you later decided you were wrong and merely accused me of having bad taste in my comments about Andi.
Frankly, John, I don’t think YOU know what constitutes a “racist statement” and what doesn’t.
And, by the way, “racist” is not like pornography where it is in the eye of the beholder.
konop, bill is right, you do not even know what constitutes racism. thus i guess it would be fairly difficult for you to provide evidence of such on the part of mccain, rush or any other republican.
What philosophy is that GC? You don’t know me and with luck you never will. Tell me how you care about Americans and I don’t. Please splain it to my ignorant self, oh please master Goldwater, please splain it to me.
Three Jack
If I have to point the numerous attacks on Obama non-issue based on this site and on shows like Rush I feel sorry for you. At the end you can sleep, eat and embrace hate it is your life. The irony is you are no different than Boy Reporter, you guys love the fight more than your country. You guys deserve each other! And BTW I pointed out when in trouble Dems like Hillary and Bill used the same tactic. I will only pray that you see the light!
Three Jack
I would call this spewing hate. Why have you not spoken out against your hero Rush for attacking Elizabeth Edwards? Does your church teach attacking a woman’s sex life is proper if her husband is caught cheating?
http://controlcongress.com/in-the-news/rush-bhows-no-class
While you splaining thangs to me master Goldwater, tell me the difference in liberalism and liberty.
My constipational law isn’t up to date on that liberalism crap.
JK, I have to take up for BR here, we all enjoy the fight, including me and BR. That my friend makes America what it is. We are all patriots and we all love our country. That’s right, me and BR love our American way.
Bowersville, I am not about to take the time to explain the democratic party’s philosophy. Unlike the “new” republican party, the democrats can not sum up their beliefs in bumper sticker slogans and soundbites that sound appealing to the uneducated masses.
Read everything John Rawls wrote. Read it all as if it were true. Then, conceptualize your own form of government and its politics. I am absolutely certain, so long as you understand our American roots, that by the time you can no longer synthesize new theories (because you are either out of ideas or get too old) that your world view will look rather progressive.
Liberty is freedom from something. Liberalism is a political ideology that stresses the rights of an individual as well as the belief of a level playing field. Perhaps you might read about such a thing in Rawl’s books…or from the dozens of famous philosophers that have written about liberalism hundreds of years ago.
konop, thanks for proving what was already determined. you think it is racist for a radio talk show host to use satire during his show about the political relationship between a rich, philandering, scumbag attorney and his wife suffering from cancer who is a control freak, neither of whom are black.
your boy obama is the first and only candidate running for president to play the race card. and he will continue to do so now that his opponent has the momentum.
sourcing keith olberman, are you kidding me?
I almost forgot…bowersville.
Civil liberties. Our freedoms stem from civil consensus. When you and your right-wing nut job friends bring up god or religion…you are not being civil. Let the churches decide what is right for them…let individuals engage in contracts.
Thanks GC, I’m glad you explained liberty to me and liberalism.
That’s why I read the DailyKos, such liberty, liberalism and freedom of thought and actions.
How inspiring.
I will give you this, the state should have never got into the marriage business.
Three Jack
Attacking a woman with cancer while her husband is cheating on her is not funny. And this demonstrates what a hypocrite you are. As I said this is why so many of the fiscal conservatives like me are turned off! You guys would rather attack someone than deal with real issues.
Until enough base Republicans like you find the light or leave the party it is in trouble.
As I said I will vote for Barr in 08.
who cares who you are voting for konop?
and i’m still trying to understand what rush limbaugh commenting on the edwards’ campaign has to do with racism which is what we were discussing until you went A.D.D. on me.
Three Jack
I never said that comment was racist it is spewing of hate that you support. So why not answer the questions?
Why have you not spoken out against your hero Rush for attacking Elizabeth Edwards? Does your church teach attacking a woman’s sex life is proper if her husband is caught cheating?Do you enjoy attacking cancer victims with children?
konop, i know it has been a while since you posted this – almost 26 hours, “We all read or heard numerous racist comments supported by Rush and company and spewed out on this blog and other places”.
so it is understandable that you would want to change the subject, but i still await your example of racism by ‘rush and company’ or ’spewed out on this blog’.
Three Jack
As I said in the past both parties have used the race card.
“Barack The Magic Negro” The History Of The Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0HCXpbxh9s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL5rsQNprf8
Konop said “Barack The Magic Negro” The History Of The Song
HE’S A RACIST! HE USED THE WORD “NEGRO”!!!!
See how that works, John? Now I’m a racist too, just for using the word in a blog post.
Bill
If you cannot see how Rush crossed the line I feel sorry for you.
John,
Satire is the blackest of humor out there. Applying the term “racist” to satire (however dark it may be) is a ridiculous method of sliming someone.
Did you read the LA Times article on the whole magical negro subject? Why not call that author a racist too?
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-ehrenstein19mar19,0,5335087.story
John,
Rush was DISCUSSING this LA Times article. He actually read it verbatim, and then he commented on it.
You “racism” charge is directed at the wrong individual. Direct it at David Ehrenstein, L.A.-based DAVID EHRENSTEIN writes about Hollywood and politics. who authored the article on March 19, 2007
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