10/24/09 Bash on the Boat (I'm With BOB) Thread #11

[A fat english gent]

Come on out people you weren't all brought up on Pims and fresh cream cakes......

 

[oybolshoi]

Since you asked, I will give you my take on last night's debate through the view of an independent female voter who is not registered with either party.

In many ways it was a draw - both candidates did what they needed to do and neither really made any major mistakes.

From my perspective I think Biden won handily. He's more knowledgable and actually answered questions and rebutted Palin's talking points. Palin was obviously rehearsed and didn't seem to know much other than general campaign slogans. She may come across as folksy and appealing to some people, but quite frankly I found her eyeball twitch and sarcastic attempts at humor off-putting. It was almost as if she was saying, "I don't need to answer anything I don't want to and I'll just spout some down-homisms and talking points and act all cute and flirty and people won't notice that I'm not really saying anything substantative."

I give her kudos for being confident and holding her own, but I'm not as interested in style points as I am in policy and I never once heard her say anything about how a McCain / Palin administration would fundamentally differ from Bush / Cheney. The maverick / Washington outsider schtick doesn't hold water ... George Bush ran as an outsider in 2000 and you see what a great job he did of reforming Washington in his administration, and he had a majority in both houses for six of those eight years.

She is not eloquent ... she is not articulate ... she is not coherent ... she is not intellectually curious ... she does not inspire confidence ... she is just as much of a politician as anyone she has been pointing fingers at since showing up on the scene five weeks ago. She's a gimmack designed to draw media attention back to the McCain campaign and nothing more.

From my perspective as an educated woman who's worked her butt off to get through college and to make it in a male-dominated workplace while holding on to my integrity, the choice of her as a VP candidate is insulting. I don't vote with my hormones and none of my friends do either.

So there.

BTW, I know I probably said a little more than I probably should have. I'm not trying to offend anyone but I'm trying to give an honest reply about my perception ... not looking to pick a fight or to say that my opinions are the only ones or the right ones - they're just mine.

Why thank you Miss Bendy.....

Please remore your rose tinted and tell me who came out on top of last nights debate? I know who'd i like to see come out on top but thats a story for a different BB....

 

[Walt & Di]

Since you asked, I will give you my take on last night's debate through the view of an independent female voter who is not registered with either party.

In many ways it was a draw - both candidates did what they needed to do and neither really made any major mistakes.

From my perspective I think Biden won handily. He's more knowledgable and actually answered questions and rebutted Palin's talking points. Palin was obviously rehearsed and didn't seem to know much other than general campaign slogans. She may come across as folksy and appealing to some people, but quite frankly I found her eyeball twitch and sarcastic attempts at humor off-putting. It was almost as if she was saying, "I don't need to answer anything I don't want to and I'll just spout some down-homisms and talking points and act all cute and flirty and people won't notice that I'm not really saying anything substantative."

I give her kudos for being confident and holding her own, but I'm not as interested in style points as I am in policy and I never once heard her say anything about how a McCain / Palin administration would fundamentally differ from Bush / Cheney. The maverick / Washington outsider schtick doesn't hold water ... George Bush ran as an outsider in 2000 and you see what a great job he did of reforming Washington in his administration, and he had a majority in both houses for six of those eight years.

She is not eloquent ... she is not articulate ... she is not coherent ... she is not intellectually curious ... she does not inspire confidence ... she is just as much of a politician as anyone she has been pointing fingers at since showing up on the scene five weeks ago. She's a gimmack designed to draw media attention back to the McCain campaign and nothing more.

From my perspective as an educated woman who's worked her butt off to get through college and to make it in a male-dominated workplace while holding on to my integrity, the choice of her as a VP candidate is insulting. I don't vote with my hormones and none of my friends do either.

So there.

BTW, I know I probably said a little more than I probably should have. I'm not trying to offend anyone but I'm trying to give an honest reply about my perception ... not looking to pick a fight or to say that my opinions are the only ones or the right ones - they're just mine.

Very well spoken.. No flaming from Texas allowed..

Walt

 

[disgrits]

Well, this is my 3000th post, so I am using it to post a pic from this past summer.....

 

[A fat english gent]

Now from a blokes perspective....Would i rather look at some old bloke who looks like he's about to curle his toes up at any time or some Martin luther King Wannabe OR some Hottie.....Mrs Palin where do i sign....


Bendy thanks for Answering love...

 

[oybolshoi]

Now from a blokes perspective....Would i rather look at some old bloke who looks like he's about to curle his toes up at any time or some Martin luther King Wannabe OR some Hottie.....Mrs Palin where do i sign....


Bendy thanks for Answering love...

I get it ... she's more attractive than the rest of us so she gets your virtual vote.

I can admit it ... she's far more physically attractive than I am. But I bet you like my sense of humor better.

 

[medicalman]

Sean or Cath, is Phoebe coming on the cruise with you all or did I dream that? I can't remember. If they won't let Olivia into the teen group I have a feeling Alex won't mind being signed up for the Lab instead so she can be with Olivia. I know she just wants to get to spend as much time as possible with her as possible. Plus she met Megan the other night at the meet and she will also be in the lab. The kids are going to have a great time. Megan is also on the kids boards so tell Olivia.

Hi Lori, no Phoebe is not coming with us next year -just Olivia, she isnt bothered which group she is in as long as Alex is there. You know how Scary Larry and Hairy Gary get when they are together.

 

[disgrits]

Since you asked, I will give you my take on last night's debate through the view of an independent female voter who is not registered with either party.

In many ways it was a draw - both candidates did what they needed to do and neither really made any major mistakes.

From my perspective I think Biden won handily. He's more knowledgable and actually answered questions and rebutted Palin's talking points. Palin was obviously rehearsed and didn't seem to know much other than general campaign slogans. She may come across as folksy and appealing to some people, but quite frankly I found her eyeball twitch and sarcastic attempts at humor off-putting. It was almost as if she was saying, "I don't need to answer anything I don't want to and I'll just spout some down-homisms and talking points and act all cute and flirty and people won't notice that I'm not really saying anything substantative."

I give her kudos for being confident and holding her own, but I'm not as interested in style points as I am in policy and I never once heard her say anything about how a McCain / Palin administration would fundamentally differ from Bush / Cheney. The maverick / Washington outsider schtick doesn't hold water ... George Bush ran as an outsider in 2000 and you see what a great job he did of reforming Washington in his administration, and he had a majority in both houses for six of those eight years.

She is not eloquent ... she is not articulate ... she is not coherent ... she is not intellectually curious ... she does not inspire confidence ... she is just as much of a politician as anyone she has been pointing fingers at since showing up on the scene five weeks ago. She's a gimmack designed to draw media attention back to the McCain campaign and nothing more.

From my perspective as an educated woman who's worked her butt off to get through college and to make it in a male-dominated workplace while holding on to my integrity, the choice of her as a VP candidate is insulting. I don't vote with my hormones and none of my friends do either.

So there.

BTW, I know I probably said a little more than I probably should have. I'm not trying to offend anyone but I'm trying to give an honest reply about my perception ... not looking to pick a fight or to say that my opinions are the only ones or the right ones - they're just mine.

Well, no flames from me. I am still undecided, but I agree about the insulting part. I am college educated, but have been out of the work force for 16 years. I am one of those "soccer moms" they are after, but we are not dumb women who will vote for someone on looks alone. If that were the case, the constitution would have been changed to allow Bill Clinton to not only stay in office, but this country would have made him "King of America." not that he was a horrible president, he just had that looks/charm thing happening...

 

[Walt & Di]

Well, this is my 3000th post, so I am using it to post a pic from this past summer.....

Congratulations on 3,000..

Lovely Family Portrait of what WDW is all about...

Walt

 

[disgrits]

Now from a blokes perspective....Would i rather look at some old bloke who looks like he's about to curle his toes up at any time or some Martin luther King Wannabe OR some Hottie.....Mrs Palin where do i sign....


Bendy thanks for Answering love...

Yeah but does she drink leftover vodka and coke and flash on deck 10? She winks...so what? I'm thinking she's a whisky drinker.....

 

[Walt & Di]

I can admit it ... she's far more physically attractive than I am. But I bet you like my sense of humor better.

Excuse me, but I must diagree...You are Very Attractive..No, not making a pass, but you do dress up nice..

Walt

 

[disgrits]

Excuse me, but I must diagree...You are Very Attractive..No, not making a pass, but you do dress up nice..

Walt

Your mama raised you right, Walt!

And I agree with Walt. You're the shiz-nit, Bendy Girl!

 

[oybolshoi]

If she's a whisky drinker I'll be happy to sit down with her and see who's left standing after the bottle is drained.

BTW, Paige ... love the picture of you and your family at the Animal Kingdom.

OK kids ... I'm not running away but I have to leave for an appointment. I'll check back in later this afteroon.

And regardless of your political affiliations my friends, just be an informed voter and be sure your voice is heard on November 4th!

 

[A fat english gent]

I get it ... she's more attractive than the rest of us so she gets your virtual vote.

I can admit it ... she's far more physically attractive than I am. But I bet you like my sense of humor better.

Yeah but does she drink leftover vodka and coke and flash on deck 10? She winks...so what? I'm thinking she's a whisky drinker.....

Bendy Love how shallow to you think i am?......Paige do you really thing she'll flash on deck 10 just for my vote?.........

ps...Please don't tell her am English,also i have tried over the last 5 years to pay down your trade deficit singlehandedly that must count for something.....

 

[oybolshoi]

Excuse me, but I must diagree...You are Very Attractive..No, not making a pass, but you do dress up nice..

Walt

Your mama raised you right, Walt!

And I agree with Walt. You're the shiz-nit, Bendy Girl!

Well thank you both very much ... you're too kind but I appreciate it.

Personally I think we have an exceptionally attractive group of cruisers!

 

[cntkg1]

Strawberry Hill here.

Ditto that Sistah!

Well, this is my 3000th post, so I am using it to post a pic from this past summer.....

Congrats on 3000 Paige! Great picture. What a great looking family.

Very well spoken.. No flaming from Texas allowed..

Walt

Nor from Wisconsin. Well done Bendy Girl.

 

[disgrits]

I'm outta here, too. I'm cooking lunch for Rob. Maybe I'll wink at him.

Have a great day, y'all!

 

[A fat english gent]

Excuse me, but I must diagree...You are Very Attractive..No, not making a pass, but you do dress up nice..

Walt

Walt any more talk like that sir and you may need to find someone to second for you....Pistols or Blade Sir?....

 

[JOANNEL]

Chilly? That's FREEZING to me!

Me too it was 60 here and I needed my sweater. Should go up to 85 though. This is my favorite time here. Tourists are gone and the weather is beautiful.

 

[A fat english gent]

Goodbye ladies,Walt have a wonderful weekend....