Palin with Couric.

[crazyforgoofy]

She's said worse, and it hasn't ended her career yet.

Hold that thought.

 

[kpm76]

Maybe you guys should have read the whole thread before you jumped on me. You might have seen what I was saying. I just don't think being a smart guy qualifies him to be president. I sacrifice so that my kids can go to the best private school in my area. Obviously I value education as much as you do. Wow.

Sorry, I didn't mean to pick on you. It's just that the person you quoted and how you responded with the fact that Obama is smart and well educated just didn't seem to fit. I am perplexed as to why McCain supporters try to spin Obama's education. I do think that the type of school you attend and advanced degrees DO make you more qualified professionally. If it didn't, why would anyone bother working hard and spending the money?

 

[Goofyluver]

I don't know... a bachelor's degree may very well qualify you for a career in politics in the 21st century.

What it DOESN'T do is qualify you for a career in GOVERNMENT.

Sadly, the divide between the relevant skillsets of those two seperate, but intertwined careers, continues to grow.

Touche.

She does have a lot to say. Unfortunately, whenever she is allowed to speak off the cuff, she messes up.

She has only been on the scene for a few weeks and she is already amassing webpages full of blunders that are equal only to Bush's infamous Bushisms.

These are only a few of the better ones:

"That's exactly what we're going to do in a Palin and McCain administration." --Sarah Palin, elevating herself to the top of the ticket, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sept. 18, 2008

"Oil and coal? Of course, it's a fungible commodity and they don't flag, you know, the molecules, where it's going and where it's not. But in the sense of the Congress today, they know that there are very, very hungry domestic markets that need that oil first. So, I believe that what Congress is going to do, also, is not to allow the export bans to such a degree that it's Americans that get stuck to holding the bag without the energy source that is produced here, pumped here. It's got to flow into our domestic markets first." --Sarah Palin, billed by John McCain as the nation's foremost expert on energy, clumsily answering a question while speaking off the cuff at a town hall meeting, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sept. 17, 2008

"Nucular." --Sarah Palin, mispronouncing the word "nuclear" twice, ABC News interview, Sept. 11, 2008

"Let me speak specifically about a credential that I do bring to this table, Charlie, and that's with the energy independence that I've been working on for these years as the governor of this state that produces nearly 20 percent of the U.S. domestic supply of energy." --Sarah Palin, misstating the actual amount of energy produced by Alaska, which is only 3.5 percent, Sept. 11, 2008 (Watch the raw, unedited video)

"You'll be there to defend the innocents from the enemies who planned and carried out and rejoiced in the deaths of thousands of Americans." --Sarah Palin, linking the Iraq war the 9/11 attacks while addressing U.S. soldiers shipping off to Iraq, Fairbanks, Alaska, Sept. 11, 2008

We grow good people in our small towns, with honesty and sincerity and dignity." --Sarah Palin, in her speech at the Republican Convention, quoting the fascist right-wing columnist Westbrook Pegler, an avowed racist and anti-Semite who once expressed his hope that Robert F. Kennedy would be assassinated

"It's great to see another part of the country." --Sarah Palin, campaigning in Pennsylvania, Aug. 2008

and now the scary ones:

"As for that VP talk all the time, I'll tell you, I still can't answer that question until somebody answers for me what is it exactly that the VP does every day?" --Sarah Palin, interview with CNBC's "Kudlow & Co", July 2008 (Watch video clip)

"I've been so focused on state government, I haven't really focused much on the war in Iraq." --Sarah Palin, interview with Alaska Business Monthly, March 2007

"We need to come to the defense of Southeast Alaska when proposals are on the table like the bridge and not allow the spinmeisters to turn this project or any other into something that's so negative." --Sarah Palin, on the Bridge to Nowhere, interview with the Ketchikan Daily News, Oct. 2006

I don't think any of those quotes speak to anything but her obvious lack of knowledge and experience. When the poo hits the fan...I need to know my leaders know what the heck they're doing.

If, God forbid, something were to happen John McCain (IF he's elected), THIS is the person who we're willing to give our country to? This is the person who is qualified to lead the country?

Am I voting for Barack Obama based solely on his choice of Joe Biden for VP? No. Absolutely not. But, IF something were to happen to BO in office, I know that Joe Biden has the experience and knowledge necessary to pick up and go on.

Do we know that about Sarah Palin?

 

[Tink&SquirtsMom]

You have never, ever, ever, ever answered why you think Obama is more qualified?

And you've never, ever, ever, ever given one concrete example of why Palin did well in this interview (which by the way is the subject of this thread which you posted).

Sheesh, I can tell why you support Palin, you are just like her. No concrete examples, just deflect, deflect, deflect. OS have already posted quotes from the interview that reflect their viewpoint, but we're not seeing the same from your side. Save us all some time, look to her example and just say you don't know or you'll get back to us later.

 

[FayeW]

Touche.



I don't think any of those quotes speak to anything but her obvious lack of knowledge and experience. When the poo hits the fan...I need to know my leaders know what the heck they're doing.

If, God forbid, something were to happen John McCain (IF he's elected), THIS is the person who we're willing to give our country to? This is the person who is qualified to lead the country?

Am I voting for Barack Obama based solely on his choice of Joe Biden for VP? No. Absolutely not. But, IF something were to happen to BO in office, I know that Joe Biden has the experience and knowledge necessary to pick up and go on.

Do we know that about Sarah Palin?

I truly believe that the choice of VP really has to be a consideration for the voters, for both of these men.

I believe that Obama is the best choice to lead your country, but I also believe that your country is still so racially divided that if he wins, there will be attempts on his life. I understand that many Presidents face assassination attempts and that is why you have the Secret Service, but I do fear for his life if he is successful in the election.

With McCain's age and previous health concerns, the need to have someone experienced on the ticket as Vice President if very real for both candidates.

 

[mom2boys77]

I didn't see the interview. I only read what was here on the Dis but from what I read (and I'll probably get flamed), she didn't do so great. I personally think she bombed especially on the question about John McCain. Saying that she would find some examples didn't sound too good to me.

And you've never, ever, ever, ever given one concrete example of why Palin did well in this interview (which by the way is the subject of this thread which you posted).

Sheesh, I can tell why you support Palin, you are just like her. No concrete examples, just deflect, deflect, deflect. OS have already posted quotes from the interview that reflect their viewpoint, but we're not seeing the same from your side. Save us all some time, look to her example and just say you don't know or you'll get back to us later.

 

[Goofyluver]

I truly believe that the choice of VP really has to be a consideration for the voters, for both of these men.

I believe that Obama is the best choice to lead your country, but I also believe that your country is still so racially divided that if he wins, there will be attempts on his life. I understand that many Presidents face assassination attempts and that is why you have the Secret Service, but I do fear for his life if he is successful in the election.

With McCain's age and previous health concerns, the need to have someone experienced on the ticket as Vice President if very real for both candidates.

I would hope that wouldn't be the case for Barack Obama. I think there are absolutely crazy people on both sides of the coin who have such ridiculous and outrageous viewpoints that they would be willing to do something so terrible.

However, it must be said, that many here, on the DIS, feel that racism no longer exists in this country. Have we come a long way? Absolutely. But, simply saying something does not exist does not make it so.

That being said...I go back to my point on my previous post. And agree with your point.

We need to ensure that if something (anything) were to happen to our President, the 2nd in command would be able to immediately step in and take care of business. IMO...Sarah Palin is not that person.

 

[Brianne]

I didn't see the interview. I only read what was here on the Dis but from what I read (and I'll probably get flamed), she didn't do so great. I personally think she bombed especially on the question about John McCain. Saying that she would find some examples didn't sound too good to me.

Well, I'm giving you accolades for being honest and I would hope no one flames you for it. Thank you for that.

In the end, they're all human and all will make mistakes. And I don't doubt for a minute that Sarah Palin is a strong woman; being a woman in any sort of government position would be a difficult task.

Having said that, I don't think she's ready for the VP position yet. Considering she was only chosen in August, with the election right around the corner, it's a lot to get accustomed to in such short order. Biden had the luxury of easing into the position a bit more because he was campaigning for president for a long time beforehand.

 

[mikedevilsyanks]

I didn't see the interview. I only read what was here on the Dis but from what I read (and I'll probably get flamed), she didn't do so great. I personally think she bombed especially on the question about John McCain. Saying that she would find some examples didn't sound too good to me.

I won't flame you, but you should watch the interview. She did a good job on camera. She speaks better than Obama and gives clearer answers to questions.

 

[mom2boys77]

I will do that. I was just going on what was quoted on this thread.

I won't flame you, but you should watch the interview. She did a good job on camera. She speaks better than Obama and gives clearer answers to questions.

 

[CPT Tripss]

I would hope that wouldn't be the case for Barack Obama. I think there are absolutely crazy people on both sides of the coin who have such ridiculous and outrageous viewpoints that they would be willing to do something so terrible.

However, it must be said, that many here, on the DIS, feel that racism no longer exists in this country. Have we come a long way? Absolutely. But, simply saying something does not exist does not make it so.

That being said...I go back to my point on my previous post. And agree with your point.

We need to ensure that if something (anything) were to happen to our President, the 2nd in command would be able to immediately step in and take care of business. IMO...Sarah Palin is not that person.

Exactly! That's why there is always room for AL Haig in a McCain Administration.

 

[tedhowe]

So basically you are saying that Obama is ready to be Pres, because he ran through a rigorus campaign? And Palin is not qualfied to be VP, because Mccain put her in the spot?

Listen, she worked her way to become governor. NO one handed her that position.

Nope... what I'm saying is that I have questions about both Obama and Palin's experience as it pertains to the presidency.

But, McCain's choice of Palin as a running mate makes me question his WISDOM in terms of the choices he will make as president.

I will take an inexperienced, intelligent man who made (I believe) a wise choice for VP over an experienced, intelligent man who's choice for VP put's his WISDOM in question any day.

There are many things about the presidency that NO experience can prepare you for... in those cases, your intellect and wisdom are what you have to rely on.

 

[mrsv98]

I won't flame you, but you should watch the interview. She did a good job on camera. She speaks better than Obama and gives clearer answers to questions.

This is a clear answer???

PALIN: I think that the example that you just cited, with his warnings two years ago about Fannie and Freddie--that, that's paramount. That's more than a heck of a lot of other senators and representatives did for us.

COURIC: But he's been in Congress for 26 years. He's been chairman of the powerful Commerce Committee. And he has almost always sided with less regulation, not more.

PALIN: He's also known as the maverick though. Taking shots from his own party, and certainly taking shots from the other party. Trying to get people to understand what he's been talking about--the need to reform government.

COURIC: I'm just going to ask you one more time, not to belabor the point. Specific examples in his 26 years of pushing for more regulation?

PALIN: I'll try to find you some and I'll bring them to you.

She has no idea wth she is talking about. All she does is spout talking points and throw in "maverick" whenever she has a chance.

 

[Goofyluver]

I will do that. I was just going on what was quoted on this thread.

The quotes on here were the interview. Nothing more. Nothing less.

 

[mom2boys77]

I went and watched the interview. I still stand by what I said..she totally bombed that last question. The rest of the interview was ok but that part was pretty bad. I like her but I'm sick of her saying about John McCain being a maverick.

The quotes on here were the interview. Nothing more. Nothing less.

 

[mikedevilsyanks]

Nope... what I'm saying is that I have questions about both Obama and Palin's experience as it pertains to the presidency.

But, McCain's choice of Palin as a running mate makes me question his WISDOM in terms of the choices he will make as president.

I will take an inexperienced, intelligent man who made (I believe) a wise choice for VP over an experienced, intelligent man who's choice for VP put's his WISDOM in question any day.

There are many things about the presidency that NO experience can prepare you for... in those cases, your intellect and wisdom are what you have to rely on.

So basically you won't support mccain because it shows bad judgement because he picked someone a VP, who has not been in public office a very long time, yet, you will support Obama for Pres, eventhough he too has not been in public office that long?

with that logic, you should have doubts on the WISDOM of the people who voted Obama in during the primaries?

 

[akhenaten]

I went and watched the interview. I still stand by what I said..she totally bombed that last question. The rest of the interview was ok but that part was pretty bad. I like her but I'm sick of her saying about John McCain being a maverick.

Thank you for your honest opinion... it is refreshing!!!

I think it is really awful how she is being handled by the campaign. I know that I do not agree with her stance on several issues.. but the way she is being presented is an embarassment to strong women!!

Folks do not really vote for the VP they vote the top of the ticket....but it is making Mccain look bad too!!

 

[Mickeyistheman]

But Obama has had much more political experience than Palin and that is very important.

She has only been a Governor for 18 months. Obama has been in the Senate for much much longer than that.

He also spoke at the last DNC as a Senator so that was 4 years ago wasn't it?

He gave a expectional speech back then and this year made a believer out of me!!

 

[tedhowe]

But Obama has had much more political experience than Palin and that is very important.

She has only been a Governor for 18 months. Obama has been in the Senate for much much longer than that.

He also spoke at the last DNC as a Senator so that was 4 years ago wasn't it?

He gave a expectional speech back then and this year made a believer out of me!!

Obama was not a US Senator in '04. He ran and was elected to the US Senate in '06

 

[Laura]

Obama was not a US Senator in '04. He ran and was elected to the US Senate in '06

He was elected in '04. He assumed office in January '05.