Palin to take center stage as questions swirl

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Wednesday, September 03, 2008 | (144 comment(s))

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- After two days of silence, Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin steps to center stage at the Republican National Convention tonight to prove to delegates that she can help John McCain win the White House despite distracting questions about her family life and qualifications.

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, once McCain's rival for the GOP presidential nomination, is scheduled to deliver the convention's keynote address Wednesday. Both Palin, 44, and McCain, 72, also are to be officially voted onto the GOP presidential ticket by convention delegates.

Republicans hope Palin's speech -- to be delivered before a nationwide television audience Wednesday night -- would sell voters on her candidacy despite questions about her qualifications and the thoroughness of McCain's selection process, to say nothing of the continuing distractions involving her family and her brief tenure as governor.

The addition of Palin to the ticket has excited Republicans here and across the country. But the stunning disclosure Monday that Palin's unmarried 17-year-old daughter, Bristol, is five months pregnant -- and a continuing drip of potentially embarrassing details -- had knocked the convention off message before a rousing program Tuesday night.

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Obamas interesting lack of experience wrote on Sep 11, 2008 1:29 PM:

" Obama has no experience. ZERO. He was a community rabble rouser for ACORN, the far left liberal agitator group. Then he snuck into office and started running for President right away. He voted "present" to weasel out of many hard decisions.

On the other hand, McCain is head and shoulders above Obama in experience. No one argues with that, not even the far left Democrats. McCain is ready to lead, ready to assume the Presidency on day one.

And Sarah Palin is not far behind McCain, and also head and shoulders above Obama. Sarah Palin was a MAYOR of a town, where she had executive experience and responsibility, and made many hard decisions. Then, 2 years ago, she fought corrupt Republicans and beat a sitting Democrat to take over as Governor of the large state, Alaska.
At that point she again took on an executive role, made many good decisions and gained experience.

McCain/Palin have much more experience than Obama, together or apart. "

to OhPlease wrote on Sep 10, 2008 10:23 PM:

" 80% is 80%. Whether is for 5, 50, 500, 5,000, or 5 million. That's why it's called a "percentage". Back to Math 101 for you. "

for the record wrote on Sep 10, 2008 10:19 PM:

" For those of you who are confused:
It's MC CAIN/PALIN and Obama/Biden....NOT Obama/PALIN...NOT Bush/MC CAIN. If you're going to post, at LEAST get the partners right. "

Socialist Sam wrote on Sep 10, 2008 1:43 PM:

" A vote for McAlin/Pain is a vote for theocratic government. History has shown, as well as current events, that when god's laws are enforced upon society the results are always brutal and evil. Be careful what you wish for - you just may get it. "

Interesting wrote on Sep 10, 2008 1:38 PM:

" Interesting how the Republicans were harping on the "lack of experience" that Obama had, but now that they bring Palin into the picture they don't talk about that too much and they try to actually say that they are the ones who are there to change when they vote with Bush 90% of the time? Give me a BREAK! "

Bush taxcuts few jobs wrote on Sep 10, 2008 1:33 PM:

" Unemployment up over 25% in the last year alone.Record deficit and record uncontrolled spending by the GOP.Try as they might the spin doctors for the GOP hope you'll ignore facts.Bush/McCain taxcuts were supposed to balance the budget but in reality a 400 billion deficit.McCain wants the guy who helped Enron steal billions to run the Treasury.Wake up people the GOP have you fooled and scared. "

re To Disgusted wrote on Sep 10, 2008 1:31 PM:

" You have no way of knowing how many abortions take place due to rape or incest or health of the mother. You say the percentage is very small but you have no idea. Those numbers are not known.

Regardless of how many it is, it is an important safeguard to have in place. No woman should have to carry a fetus from a rapist. Or her father. Or when it infringes on her health.

Abortions should be safe, legal and rare. I think we could agree that birth control helps prevent abortion. Unfortunately, Sarah Palin and many of the right-wing are opposed to that as well.

So in essence, the right-wing doesn't want woman to use birth control. Give them no choice in carrying a fetus to term. And once a child is born wants to cut all government funding to help low-income children and families. And cut funding for early childhood education. And work to block universal health care for children.

Wow, they seem to love that fetus but really dislike the children. "

to disgusted wrote on Sep 10, 2008 12:25 PM:

" Were you humming the National Anthem when you posted your comment? GIVE ME A TOTAL BREAK! Everyone who is pro choice ALWAYS throws out the "what about rape, incest and violent acts" that lead to the pregnancy...do you realize what a SMALL percentage of women who get abortions actually fall into any of those categories? VERY FEW! Abortions are more actively sought by young women who don't want the pregnancy to "interfere with their lives" and women who "simply didn't want another child at this time in my life." Don't try to sugarcoat murder as a means of preaching about your rights as a woman....it's making REAL women look bad! "

disgusted wrote on Sep 10, 2008 10:24 AM:

" How many women died through self inflicted or botched back-room abortions because they didn't have the right to choose. Women who made agonizing choices, women who have been raped, victims of incest, women in poor health, or poor women who already have too many mouths to feed. How many women fought year after year to give us this right? Shouldn't this be a personal decision? It the daughters of future generations who will pay the price if Roe v Wade is reversed and they will have us to thank.

As environment conscious citizens are fighting to protect what is left of our natural resources and the health of our planet for ourselves and future generations, do we need someone in the White House who only sees a way out of this overindulgent, immediate gratification centered mess by continuing to decimate protected lands and deplete our nonrenewable resources?

Given the age McCain, are you willing to risk the chance that Sarah Palin may very will one day assume the power as the leader of the most powerful country in the world?

I am willing to fight for my hard earned rights as a woman and as a citizen. "

leaders not followers wrote on Sep 10, 2008 10:12 AM:

" As I read the comments I can't help but notice that as ususal, the politicians have the sheeple lining up. Tax increase, tax decrease, tax the rich, tax the poor? This is what you call change. Change would be to abolish the IRS. Change would be a flat tax. Change would be we all pay our FAIR share regardless of income. Our government is not our parents. It was never intended to take care of us. It is there for defense and unification. Enough new laws, lets enforce the constitution. "

Tough Cookies wrote on Sep 10, 2008 9:00 AM:

" OBAMA 08 Oh Boy

Get ready for real change!!!!! "

Bush tax cut has enabled a growing economy wrote on Sep 10, 2008 8:24 AM:

" The U.S. economy shrank in the third quarter of 2000, the official figures showing America was in recession months earlier than previously thought. This was the start of the Clinton recession. President Bush took office in late January, 2001, and inherited the Clinton recession.

Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis revealed a contraction in gross domestic product, or GDP, in the July-to-September quarter of 2000: GDP shrank 0.5 percent, which started the Clinton recession, the Commerce Department said. President Bush took office in late January, 2001, and inherited the Clinton recession.

Bush inherited the recession that started during the last year of the Clinton administration, then several factors beyond Bush’s control hurt the economy. First, of course, were the attacks of 9-11-01 that severely impacted economic activity. Then, the Bush team uncovered and prosecuted the corporate malfeasance that was occurring during the Clinton years. Even with all those negative factors, the Bush tax relief made the Clinton recession shorter and shallower than it might have been, and resulted in many years in a row of the best economic growth in 20 years.

Lately, bad liberal policies on energy have hurt America. "

real Americans dont trust Obama on taxes wrote on Sep 10, 2008 8:16 AM:

" You also did not address the fact that Obama, like every liberal in an election cycle, promises a “middle class tax cut”!! Remember Clinton’s middle class tax cut?! It turned into a RETROACTIVE middle class tax **INCREASE!** So will Obama’s.

I will stick with the proven, experienced leaders that have PROVEN they will decrease middle class taxes. I will vote for McCain/Palin. I trust them to cut waste and corruption, and lower my taxes, because they have DONE IT THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREERS! An empty promise by the empty suit, Obama, doesn't carry any weight with me. The American people are just not that stupid, Obama! "

Another Lie by the Right-Wing wrote on Sep 10, 2008 7:57 AM:

" Republican love to just say things even when they are not true.(see Sarah Palin and Bridge to Nowhere for example)

Bill Clinton's middle class tax cut did not become a retroactive tax increase that is just a flat out lie.

Anyone who is living cannot possibly think that the economy is better today for middle-class Americans than it was under Bill Clinton. That is just laughable and takes away any strength in your argument.

So if you are happy with our economy and where our country is headed over the past 8 years than you should certainly vote for John McCain. No question.

However, if you liked the economy under Bill Clinton and think the last 8 years have not moved us forward than clearly your choice is Obama/Biden.

Very simple. "

OBAMA Middle Class Tax CUT wrote on Sep 10, 2008 7:43 AM:

" Did Someone below actually write that the "Bush tax cut has enabled a growing economy?" How can you expect anyone to take anything else you say seriously?

Back to reality. Even McCain's own chief economic adviser, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, has said it is inaccurate to say that "Barack Obama raises taxes.

In its analysis of Obama's and Sen. John McCain's tax proposals, the Tax Policy Center concluded that "Obama would give larger tax cuts to low- and moderate-income households and pay some of the cost by raising taxes on high-income taxpayers. In contrast, McCain would cut taxes across the board and give the biggest cuts to the highest-income households.

For example, if you make between 37K and 66K per year. Obama will cut your taxes by 2.4%. McCain will cut your taxes by 0.7%.

Please do your own research (any search engine will do. Just type in Obama tax plan or Obama tax cut) and stop LYING. Let people at least know the truth so they can make a fair decision.

Really the republican talking points are getting to be even more laughable than usual :-) "

biased articleMoneyMike wrote on Sep 10, 2008 7:23 AM:

" Yeah, I agree MoneyMike, the article is biased towards the liberals. The fact is, John McCain didn't take a risk in picking successful Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as a running mate. And the campaign is not "playing it safer", that is just liberal spin. After Obama picked the failed old white liberal Joe Biden, he did not do any interview for 3 WEEKS! He just went on the road and did he repetitive, liberal stump speech over and over. The difference was, Biden is such a plagiarizing, boring blowhard that no one cared if he did interviews or not! Then last Sunday he finally broke down and talked to his liberal buddy, the very liberal Tom Brokaw on Meet the Press. Softball interview.

Sarah Palin is going to be interviewed by a real intervieweer who opposes her, Charlie Gibson, much sooner than Biden subjected himself to an interview.

I am Sarah Palin. Her story is my story. We love her and McCain because they stick up for America. Obama and Biden's liberal power grab is NOT my story. "

MoneyMike wrote on Sep 9, 2008 5:43 PM:

" LEBANON, Ohio - John McCain took a risk in picking little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as a running mate, but now the campaign's playing it safer. She's sticking to a greatest hits version of her convention speech on the campaign trail and steering clear of questions until she's comfortable enough for a hand-picked interviewer later this week. "

Obama taxes hit the poor the hardest wrote on Sep 9, 2008 4:04 PM:

" Obama tells us not to worry about his tax increases. He tells us they're not going to tax your family (LOL). No, he's just going to tax "businesses." So, unless you buy something from a business, like groceries or clothes or gasoline (LOL) or unless you get a paycheck from a business, a big business or a small business, don't worry, it's not going to affect you!

Obama says he's not going to take any water out of your side of the bucket, just the other side of the bucket! That's his idea of tax reform. "

Obamas middle class tax increase wrote on Sep 9, 2008 3:54 PM:

" Obama, like every liberal in an election cycle, promises a “middle class tax cut”!! Remember Clinton’s middle class tax cut?! It turned into a RETROACTIVE middle class tax **INCREASE!** So will Obama’s.

I will stick with the proven, experienced leaders that have PROVEN they will decrease middle class taxes. I will vote for McCain/Palin. I trust them to cut waste and corruption, and lower my taxes, because they have DONE IT THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREERS! An empty promise by the empty suit, Obama, doesn't carry any weight with me. The American people are just not that stupid, Obama!

Even the tax increases Obama openly ADMITS he will foist upon us are wrong.
The top 1% of wage earners (those earning over $313,469 a year) pay 37.42% of the taxes! The top 10%(those earning over $92,144 a year) pay 67.33% of the taxes! The top 25(those earning over $55,225 a year) pay 84.01% of the taxes! And the top 50% of wage earners (those earning over $27,682 a year) pay an astounding 96.09% of the taxes! John McCain wants to keep their tax rates low. Obama wants to raise them. "

excellent progress last years wrote on Sep 8, 2008 2:45 PM:

" The Bush tax relief for all working Americans has not only put more of our hard earned money in our own hands, it has enabled a growing economy, even in the face of the end of the Clinton recession, 9-11-01 and the energy price going up due to liberals not letting us drill for our own American oil.

So every time Obama says, do we want the excellent economic growth, the freedom, the winning of the war on terror and the success of the surge in Iraq that has eliminated another potential terrorist stronghold and sanctuary, I say "YES!".

And McCain/Palin will enable even more success in America by rooting out corruption and wasteful spending where ever they find it, in either party.

Contrast that with the far left liberal Obama who has never gone against his own party, and will simply try to increase taxes on working Americans, and show weakness and appeasement to our enemies.
Obama has never taken on his own party, the Democrats, on any major issue. "

re Interesting wrote on Sep 8, 2008 2:36 PM:

" Obama's plan for America is vastly different than what George Bush and John McCain have proposed. That is why Democrats say if you want change than vote for Obama. His plans are in direct contrast to Bush and McCain on most every issue.

And again, OBAMA IS NOT GOING TO RAISE YOUR TAXES. This is just a lie. Flat out.

If you make under $250,000 per year you will get a tax CUT. Actually a larger tax cut than McCain proposes.

If you make between 250K and 600K you will get a minimal tax CUT or stay exactly where you are at right now.

If you make over $650,000 per year you will see your tax rate returned to the levels that they were at during the Clinton presidency. Remember the economic prosperity of that time period? Contrast that with today.

If you want more of the same than McCain is your candidate. He is offering no hope of change. None. Show me any difference between Bush and McCain on the economy,health care, education, etc,etc. There is no difference. "

more of the same wrote on Sep 8, 2008 1:47 PM:

" I am concerned that Obama/Biden will give us more of the same, more of the same liberalism that the Democrats in congress have given us. Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reed, the rest of the Democrats have about an 8% approval rating, because Americans don't approve of their do-nothing stance, their extreme liberalism and hatred for America. Obama and Biden feel the same way, that is why we will get more of the same of their 8% approval liberalism.

On the other hand, McCain and Palin have proven they will reach across the aisle to get things done, and they will crush corruption and waste where ever they find in, in either party.

Neither Obama nor Biden can state ANY TIME they went against their own 8% approval party...they are 100% liberal, in fact Obama is FURTHER LEFT than the 8% approval congress. He is the most liberal senator in the congress, per non-partisan analysis.

We need the change and improvement that McCain/Palin have proven they can bring, not the empty rhetoric of Obama and that other loser liberal. "

RN wrote on Sep 8, 2008 1:26 PM:

" Really. can you cite a source?

Why would the citizens of Alaska vote for her if that the case?
Why would she have an 80% approval rating for her job performance if that is true.
Sarah Palin is a true Barrucuda to cut government spending and keep us safe, even her son is joining the fight, may God bless him. "

Interesting wrote on Sep 8, 2008 12:46 PM:

" What is interesting is that the Dems keep reciting the phrase, "If you're happy with the last 8 yrs, then vote for McCain/Palin. If you're not happy, the vote for Obama/Biden." My question is "What guarantees that Obama's campaign will do any better?" Republicans are criticized for using what the Dems call "scare tactics" with regard to no military experience on Obama's part and the threat of higher taxes. Well, both of those things are true, and quite honestly, pretty scary!Who's to say that Obama is the one to make our government better? All I have heard from him is "change" but to him, that seems to be to raise taxes. I don't think I like that "change." "

RE RN wrote on Sep 8, 2008 11:03 AM:

" Her approach to cut government spending? Have you looked at her record?

When Palin took over Wasilla, the town had no long-term debt. By the time she was done, debt service had increased by 69 percent, the town had close to $19 million in long-term debt, making the debt around $3000 per capita.

As governor, the jet plane that she sold (not on Ebay as McCain keeps saying) was sold for a 700K loss to the state

Finally, Palin DID NOT fire her personal chef as governor. She transferred her to the Republican state legislature to cook gourmet meals in their legislative lounge.

Please people do some research. Don't let Rush and Hannity or anyone in the media do your thinking for you.

If you are happy with the direction that our country is headed over the past 8 years than I would agree that McCain/Palin should have your vote. They plan on keeping things the same.

If you think we need a new direction or that we can do better than Obama/Biden should get your vote. "

RN wrote on Sep 8, 2008 9:02 AM:

" I think Sarah Palin did an outstanding job on her speech. She is exactly what the country needs and she has the confidence to fulfill it. Love her Christian ethics. I appreciate her honesty and integrity. I love her matter of fact approach to cut government spending, such as when she stated she didn't need a private jet or personal cook. You go girl! You and Mccain have my vote! "

Palin wrote on Sep 6, 2008 4:34 PM:

" Her immediate popularity makes her the top celebrity of this election now. Guess Obama loses that title to Palin. "

cindy wrote on Sep 6, 2008 7:38 AM:

" Go Palin and Mccain "

re re To I dont Mind wrote on Sep 5, 2008 6:07 PM:

" Taxes are needed for a variety of reasons. We all benefit from the money we pay in taxes. Whether it is driving on roads and highways. Having a strong military. Or sending our kids to public school. Checking out a book at the library. Being able to call the police or fire department, etc, etc. My point is that as Americans we are only as strong as our weakest link. Those of us who have achieved a decent amount of wealth shouldn't feel burdened by paying a slightly higher tax rate. Even the highest bracket isn't that high and the services provided for everyone is well worth the minimal cost. This country has given me the opportunities to achieve what I have. I don't mind giving back. "

re To Jon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 5:53 PM:

" You didn't read my post correctly. Obama WAS a state senator. He IS a United States senator. Do I need to explain the difference? Now who isn't the brightest bulb on the tree? Obama has been tending to his US senate duties as much or more than fellow US senator John McCain. Actually according to the US senate website Obama has actually attended more floor votes than McCain over the past 2 years. Fortunately, McCain will have much more time after November to tend to his duties as a senator. "

MoneyMike wrote on Sep 5, 2008 5:25 PM:

" To Susan; Palin sold a state owned jet to drive a state owned vehicle, and fired a state employed cook at her home adding to the 6.1% unemployment rate. As far as the Gravina Island Bridge is concerned, she supported the whole proposal until congress said Alaska had to pay for it, then she didn't want it. She didn't use oil leases to cut taxes, she generated a 1 time "rebate" of $1200. that will accompany Permanent Fund Dividend payments that Alaskan residents already receive. As for Philpot, you should've run and won against him since you're so well adept in knowledge. "

Susan wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:45 PM:

" Kudos to McCain for stepping outside the "good ole boy" network. Palin stripped the Alaskan governorship of wasteful extravagances, halted the "Bridge to Nowhere" project approved by Congress, and used oil leases to generate tax cuts to Alaskans. We could do worse -- and frequently have. You same rah-rah Democrats are the ones who saddled the rest of us with Philpot and other local losers. "

Uck wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:23 AM:

" Hmm still sounds stupid. "

to Hey Hmm wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:34 AM:

" You are correct! With heated topics such as this, I tend to type faster than the word was surfacing! Thanks for being on the RIGHT side! lol "

my cents wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:18 AM:

" When someone comes across a body lying on the groud what do they usually check for as a sign of life? A pulse......which indicates a heartbeat which indicates life.......and... heart begins beating around 22 days after conception. "

Hey Hmm wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:40 AM:

" What the heck is "justation?" Do you mean "gestation?" I'm on your side, but you make all of sound stupid when you use words that don't exist. "

Heres the tough part wrote on Sep 5, 2008 6:32 AM:

" Here's what's tough to swallow. Just like when Gore was defeated, when McCain/Palin defeat their "rock star," they're gonna sick their media buddies on 'em just like they did Bush/Cheney and make their next 4 years miserable. They'll claim all kind of conspiracies to explain the loss never understanding that the majority does not want their form of government. When don't want the white house turned into a church any more than we want it to be a brothel. WE REMEMBER Carter and Clinton - not just the edited version - the blindfolded hostages in Iran, gas shortages, stained dresses, lies to grand juries - ALL OF IT!!! And we don't want to repeat those mistakes. "

Hmm wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:52 PM:

" If a fetus is not "legally" a human, than what is it? At full justation, and even once it has a heartbeat, it is evident that it will be a human being. And another point is that the "pro choicers" have no problem terminating a pregnancy at 0-3 months, 3-6 months, or anytime thereafter. At those intervals, the baby in the womb is a human. So how isn't it murder? Again, why can't the choice be whether or not to have intimate relations which can cause a pregnancy instead of which abortion clinic to go to? Abortion is a method of birth control for TOO many folks who are NOT responsible. It goes from the "educated" women who simply have their one token child and don't want to ruin their girlish figure with another; to the young lady who doesn't want a child to interfere with her partying lifestyle. Either way, it is killing. Justify it how you need to in order to make yourself feel better. You certainly won't have to answer to me... "

Palin for VP wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:39 PM:

" It's obvious fr the comments posted here that Palin struck a nerve with the leftists. Only proves, McCain made the right choice for the next VP. Interesting that more people tuned in to see her speech than the self-proclaimed "CHOSEN ONE". "

National Security No. and the debates wrote on Sep 4, 2008 4:50 PM:

" will be interesting. Let's hope they focus on the current issues and refrain from flippant comments. Tune in so you can make an educated guess this time. We have national security issues like never before. If we don't take care of that, not too much else will matter, will it? Poof... "

I see through Palin wrote on Sep 4, 2008 4:03 PM:

" Why did Palin use sarcasm when she claims to be a Christian. That was not Christian behavior Palin demonstrated last night.

Why did Palin lie when she claims to be a Christian for that matter... "

Either Way wrote on Sep 4, 2008 3:10 PM:

" the election goes, we are screwed, they are all ignorant imbeciles. "

to A well read speech wrote on Sep 4, 2008 2:50 PM:

" It's called a speech writer. Kennedy had one, Carter had one, both Clintons have one, Obama and Bidden both employee one. That is why Obama will not debate McCain in a town hall setting. Because he can't read answers from questions not written down for him. Proof was the interview a few weeks ago where they said McCain heard the questions before that is why he looked better than Obama. When the fact was McCain did was not even in the building part of the time and was in a room where he could not hear the questions the other part of the time. "

PalinPower wrote on Sep 4, 2008 2:48 PM:

" Our next VP, Sarah Palin, made a great speech...even many dems and the liberal media agree. It is clear that many commenting here are scared, so they resort to doing what they do best...attack her family and call her names.

Yeah, if I were a Obama/Biden supporter, I'd be scared too!! More than 37 million homes tuned in for our VP's speech. Good luck, sour dems...You'll need it!! "

to her Speech wrote on Sep 4, 2008 2:44 PM:

" why is it the governments responsibility to help you with health care? It's very simple if you want medical prices to come down then limit law suits.
the major price of health care is insurance. But Dems will not do this because they are all lawyers and there friends are lawyers. look at how many congress men are lawyers and the how many of those are not Dems. you might be surprised.
And for education throwing money ate it is not the solution look at Hammond as a example. Nice new schools but still failing numbers. Again you want that to improve it starts at home not the Gov. "

to Communism wrote on Sep 4, 2008 2:39 PM:

" Your right Communism has all but gone the way of the dinosaurs but Obama's plan and the Dems is to bring it back.
Take from the people and give to government because we can spend it better than you. This is being called wealth distribution which Obama has said he wants.
Did not work then will not work now. But the Dems will try and hard line Dems will fall for it again. "

her Speech wrote on Sep 4, 2008 2:06 PM:

" I listened to Gov. Palin's speech. I can't remember anything she said that mattered to me and my family, like health care, education etc. "

A well read speech wrote on Sep 4, 2008 2:02 PM:

" Gov. Palin gave a good speech. I wonder who wrote it. "

MoneyMike wrote on Sep 4, 2008 1:51 PM:

" @ Hey booooring: She didn't need a teleprompter because she didn't say anything new...same speech from a couple days ago repeated. But her teleprompter is just like the republican's political stance...broken. "

to borrrring..... wrote on Sep 4, 2008 1:44 PM:

" What planet are you from? What rock do you live under? THEY ALL use teleprompters. EVERYONE of them. The difference is when B.O.'s breaks he's a gonner, uhhing, duhhing, babbling all over himself. Palin at least can carry on with a level of intelligence. "

to Cal wrote on Sep 4, 2008 1:42 PM:

" I think you are a joke and you sicken me! Wise up! Palin is the best thing to happen to politics since sliced bread! "

Communism wrote on Sep 4, 2008 1:31 PM:

" Communism has all but gone the way of the dinosaurs...so why is that word still being used to try to scare people. It doesn't make any sense...guess thats why republicans like it...they are not really into things that make sense;) "

To I get it wrote on Sep 4, 2008 1:06 PM:

" Guess what, I'm a Republican woman and I'm pro-choice. And it's the people who SHOULDN'T be having babies that AREN'T having abortions... Just one more fatherless child to support in the welfare system or one more kid that grandpa and grandpa didn't know or want to raise because their kid had a kid. Yeah, you are crazy. If you're so darned worried about women having abortions, spend your spare time speaking to the uneducated teenage girls in middle and high schools who don't know about birth control or abstinence because her parents have had their heads in the sand thinking she's not having s*x. Start from the BEGINNING with s*x education to prevent unwanted pregnancies in the firstplace! "

once again again wrote on Sep 4, 2008 12:22 PM:

" The question was: Why do you leftists always sugar coat the truth? Why the term "Pro Choice"? I see you danced around the question just like the fanatical left dances around the issue. Nobody suggested regulating morality as you suggested,...let's just call it like it is.......Pro Murder! "

Cal wrote on Sep 4, 2008 12:07 PM:

" Where exactly was the substance in Palin's speech? I'm a hockey mom, blah blah blah my family snowmobiles , blah blah thank you thank you thank you thank you. I heard nothing of value from an inexperienced neo-con fool. Want four more years of horrible leadership and war, then vote for the joke that is McCain/Palin. You people sicken me. "

I get it wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:53 AM:

" OOOOOOhhhhhhhh, I understand. It's only grown women who have abortions. Grown, "educated," women who murder. Dems are hysterical, kill a baby, safe a convict. Crazy, no? "

Once Again wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:58 AM:

" I'll pose the question again-- how can you consider pro-choice pro-murder when a fetus is legally not considered a person? And if it is, you'll have to go against your religious beliefs by finding out the gender of the baby and naming it before it comes out of the womb. If you're a drug addict and you miscarry because of it, should you be charged with murder? Do you idiots have any idea what type of society your creating when the government starts regulating what goes on behind closed doors at the ob/gyn office? All you'll do is force doctors to start altering their diagnoses to protect the rights and privacy of their patient based on the oath they all took. Invading patient confidentially is illegal! You'll never overturn Roe vs. Wade. Get over it!! Why don't all you dummies start educating teens (like Palin's daughter) on how to keep their "parts" to themselves or at least be responsible about it instead of telling grown women what to do with their bodies! "

To Hey booooring wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:24 AM:

" Her teleprompter worked just fine - you are the sad victim of false info (like most republicans). Check your facts, please, before you start with the "na na na" stuff. "

Palin is NOT what we Need wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:11 AM:

" Palin is too divisive and disrespectful of others. She was shameful last night and I still don't know what the health care and economic plans are. If she has no problem mocking other politicians she will do the same to leaders of other countries.

Palin is NOT what America needs. "

Hey booooring.... wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:43 AM:

" "Looks like she was reading from a teleprompter"....Not !! Her teleprompter broke at the beginning of her speech and she did it all from memory and winged it. Unlike Obama who, when his broke stuttered and stumbled until it was fixed.....she was great last night and told it like it is, and it just ticks off the libs....I love it !! Just wait till she takes on Biden and makes him cry mommy....McCain/Palin '08 !! "

to Exec. Experience wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:38 AM:

" Bush did not steal the Pres. heck Al gore could not even win his home state. Get over the fact Bush won Dems lost because it looks like the same thing is going to happen again. "

to borrrrrrring wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:36 AM:

" You Dems are to funny. Even the Lib press talked about how well she did but you can't give credit to the lady. Face it Dems have something to fear when the party of change turns out to be the Republicans. "

Pro Palin wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:59 AM:

" Just one question for all you left-wing quasi-neo-socialists a.k.a. "communists",.....Why can't you call abortion what it is? What's up with the term Pro-Choice? Pro-Life is an accurate term for anti abortion but "Pro Choice"? Why not call it what it is?,....Pro-murder. "

Pete wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:49 AM:

" To all the women who have had abortions did you realize you will hear your aborted baby crying on your death bed. Serves you right. You don't want the kid give it up for adoption. there are plenty of good couples that would love to provide a good, loving home for that child. "

delbert wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:31 AM:

" Palin...reminds me of the beautifly wrapped, empty box at Christmas! "

borrrrrrring wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:49 AM:

" Palin's speech last night was anything but interesting. She was stiff and looked like she was reading from a teleprompter. Her message was more negative than informative. We don't need this to represent us. McCain was looking to appease all the women that didn't understand him in the first place and still don't. "

A Palin fan wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:10 PM:

" Palin gave a great speech tonight! Mike Huckabee did a great job too. I look forward to electing our future presidential team McCain/Palin!! "

Please tell me.... wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:39 PM:

" Why is what happens in a medical office between a woman and her physician a political issue? If you're going to be pro-life, then you should be all for announcing the gender of the baby and it's name, AND create a birth certificate before it comes out of the womb. WHY IS THE GOV'T INVOLVED IN PRO-LIFE/PRO CHOICE ISSUES?? Palin is an idiot. "

Exec. Experience wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:55 PM:

" George Bush was governor of Texas for two terms before he stole the presidency. So much for executive experience. Give me an intelligent person over two Republicans who barely got through college "

To God Help Us wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:55 PM:

" This was probably the smartest thing said all day, I thought about giving my opinion but when your dealing with people in NWI, it seems they do not have the capacity to at the very least try to understand your point of view, its like a horse running with blinders on. So all that I can say is God Help Us All "

Blame Canada wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:39 PM:

" Eskimo ancestry.... snowmobiler... heck Sarah Palin sounds Canadian.... "

God Help Us wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:24 PM:

" If the readership of the NWI Times is representative of the typical American voter, then God help us all. Most of you cannot even form a logical sentence, let alone express anything that resembles an intelligent opinion. As for those of you who can, why would argue with these ignorant dolts? Surely you've lost IQ points just thinking of replies to them. If it wasn't so frightening to know these are the people who will help elect our next President, it would almost be comical. You should have to pass a test to vote. "

Hi Pro Fetus wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:14 PM:

" Get yourself a junior high biology book and figure out how gestation works. By far, stupidest comment I've ever read. "

Republicans are in denial wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:06 PM:

" There is a major issue here with Palin's experience and the Republicans are in denial. McCain got desperate and is showing us what types of decisions he will make if he does become the President. McCain blew it!! "

Paul wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:03 PM:

" We, the people, really need to learn from these candidates how they will deal with tough questions. Not to make light of it, but I think everyone knows where these candidates stand on the abortion issue.

How will McCain or Obama deal with Putin, now that Russia has invaded a sovereign country? What of the financial crisis in banking? What sort of advisers will be part of McCain's or Obama's cabinet? We can't expect either of these men to know all the answers.
Someone (the press?) needs to ask these questions. "

Pro-Fetus wrote on Sep 3, 2008 7:03 PM:

" When a woman wants to terminate her pregnancy have the doctor carefully remove the fetus and put it on life support. Whether it lives or dies will be up to your god. Stop killing fetuses - let your god kill them. "

to I dont mind wrote on Sep 3, 2008 6:24 PM:

" Congrats to you for earning your own way thru hard work. There should be more Americans like you. However, I feel that if one wants to share their "wealth" with those "less wealthy" they should just donate money, time, whatever to whomever they want to help. I am from blue collar America, earn less than 50k/year. I don't WANT your help or your money...and I do not like being "forced" thru taxes to help others via "universal" anything. Raising taxes on the higher income is extremely demotivating. Work harder - make less. Boy, that's what I want to do! Competition is what makes things better - not handouts. "

to ProChoice Proud wrote on Sep 3, 2008 6:02 PM:

" Ahem, I lived in Canada for quite a long time. Their health care system sucks. You "went" to an emergency room. I was "admitted" to a Canadian ER - several times - and it was hell. I know several people who can't get necessary surgery in Canada because they're too old (62-65) so they made arrangements to come to USA. Also, you're right, the government has no right to tell a woman what she can do with her body. But when she is a host for another living being that's a whole different ball game. "

to PLEASE wrote on Sep 3, 2008 5:39 PM:

" you want someone "smarter than you"...I guess that would be most of the population. "

to JON wrote on Sep 3, 2008 5:36 PM:

" "when Obama WAS senator"...says it all.But why is he still getting paid for that job & why is he still called "senator"? "

to JON wrote on Sep 3, 2008 5:32 PM:

" Please research & get your facts straight before posting. Otherwise YOU just come off as STUPID. As for your comments...B.O. had a huge budget - it's really easy to campaign when you have endless finances. As for a 20-month campaign - do you realize FOR 20 MONTHS B.O. HAS NOT BEEN ACTING AS A SENATOR (a position for which he has been collecting a paycheck from for the past 20 months)...who's been filling in for him? I don't think you're the brightest bulb on the tree. "

To Please wrote on Sep 3, 2008 5:00 PM:

" As someone who only has my high school diploma, I actually agree with you. I think an absolute prerequisite to be the President of the U.S. should be that you have your law degree or PhD in Economics. Why is it too much to ask that the most powerful and important person in this country be extensively and formally educated? A bachelor's in journalism? That just means she knows how to look and sound good on camera. She is WAY too conservative even for my typically Republican blood. "

I dont mind wrote on Sep 3, 2008 4:13 PM:

" We have also earned our wealth through hard work. The difference is that we feel that this great country allowed us the opportunities to earn that wealth. We don't mind paying higher taxes than people who earn less. We feel that it is our way of giving back and hopefully helping other people achieve the American dream. In this country we are only as strong as our weakest link. As a fairly well off person I don't think that any of us should be comfortable with the income disparaties between the top and bottom of the economic ladder. That will not lead to the kind of country that we want our children and grandchildren to live in. "

I agree with Palin is a Smokescreen wrote on Sep 3, 2008 4:05 PM:

" THE CHOICE ISSSSS SIMPLE.

IF YOU LIKE THE WAY THINGS HAVE BEEN DURING THE BUSH ADMIN. THEN VOTE FOR MCCAIN. NOW LET ME ASK YOU IF YA THINK THE LAST 8 YEARS HAVE BEEN GREAT??? DIDN'T THINK SO. DUMB REPUBLICANS. "

You Think wrote on Sep 3, 2008 3:51 PM:

" So, if ya'all get your way and abortions are illegal, that will prevent abortions from happening, right? Sure. Okay, so maybe there will be a few more unwanted, unparented kids around, but there also will be quite a few more unfortunate young women (girls?) in prison, and a lot more dead women (girls?) killed by botched, back-alley abortions, but hey, they screwed up, so they deserve it. "

to reill say it wrote on Sep 3, 2008 2:07 PM:

" Gov. programs are really working.

government program like the GI Bill a handout? Good but only based on time served not full if you only serve 2 years. More for more time severed.
Or funding public education as a handout? Not good look at dropout and graduation rates for the money spent. Private school do better.
Whether it is the roads we drive on or the bridge we hope won't collapse when we drive over it. You said it Gov running it and we are praying it does not fall apart. Gas tax should be paying for it but seams to have gone to other things.
Or our mail coming everyday or our social security checks coming on time. Mail does come but I'm tired of going to the house next store to give them there mail and pick mine up.
SSN will not be around when I can collect. They keep changing the age. How about letting me keep my 1/2 to invest. I know I can do better.
So looking at your examples government is a bad word. "

sue wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:58 PM:

" Tell the Hand ! all of you that think a women can't do it ! Women for years have been juggling families for years, Palin did not discover it !!!! "

to reill say it wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:57 PM:

" Nobody is looking for a handout. Obama has said
you missed his speach on disrubution of wealth. That means take from the rich (peole making over $50K )
And hand it to the poor.
Fact:
About 38% of U.S. households pay no income tax today. Under a President Obama (whose policies would shave 15.3 million households off the tax rolls) that share would grow to nearly half of all American households
We have been repeatedly told that everyone should pay their fair share. So this sounds grossly unfair and like a return of tax-and-spend liberal economics.
Mr. Obama's instincts on health care are always to move more people onto rolls of government-paid and government-mandated insurance, while depriving the marketplace the oxygen it needs for greater innovation, life-saving cures, and efficiency.
How is that not a handout? "

Re Joe Stalin wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:50 PM:

" Very original. Same old. Same old with you guys. *Yawn* Democrats are communists and socialists. You guys need some new material. I'm glad more and more people are getting educated and are waking up to the tired old scare tactics of the right. "

re Pro Choice and Proud wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:48 PM:

" No need to pity me. I have 3 daughters myself under the age of 6. I love babies and children. The real question is do you believe that the government has the right to oversee a womans body? I don't believe in putting women in jail based on what she chooses to do with regards to her body and her health. I am not a fan of abortions nor do I think anyone who is pro-choice is. The reality is that we believe that all situations are unique to the individual and a persons body is their own. A fetus is an extension of the mother. The mother gets to make the decision with regards to her body. Not some politician who knows nothing about this woman or the situation. If the right wing was so concerned about "life" than I wish they would start proposing some ideas to help out the lower income women who decide to bring their fetus to term. The right seems to love the fetus but has no regard for the child once it comes out of the womb. "

Your Fired wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:43 PM:

" Why aren't we talking about how Palin fires people that don't agree with her. She tried to fire a librarian for not banning books and she fired the entire Alaskan Agricultural and Conservation board when they voted in a way she didn't like. Watch out, Palin may fire you next... "

Joe Stalin wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:41 PM:

" I personally love the Democrat candidate !! His ideas remind me a lot of myself. "

re pro-choice and proud wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:28 PM:

" I know a lot about Canadian healthcare... I have family and friends across Canada. Canadian health care is okay if your are old and dying. Otherwise, forget about trying to get in to the hospital or see a doctor any time soon. The only exception to this might be out west. In eastern Canada, people can't even find a family doctor because they have all moved to the US for better pay.

As far as being pro-choice and proud... if you have that little of regard for a baby I pity you. "

RE Confused wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:23 PM:

" I see nothing wrong with your position. In fact it's this type of dialogue that I welcome because it was based on morality and not politics. Upon receiving the answer to why a woman would terminate a pregnancy (which I can't answer), then the question to you is one that moves to your political position. Should the government have the authority to incarcerate a woman who makes this choice? In general, does the government have a higher authoirty over woman who are pregnant? If you support Republicans, you open the strong possibility to criminalize a moral and deeply personal choice or the hightened involvement of government in the life of mothers-to-be. Instead we should look to government as a PARTNER in the education, counseling, and prevention of unwanted pregnancy. Lastly, if cell division constitutes rights, then all actions and decision during pregnancy will be subject to criminal scrutiny. I'm not trying to use a scare tactic, but understand that core argument to criminalize abortion is the legal right of the unborn. "

I dont mind wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:19 PM:

reill say it wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:12 PM:

" Nobody is looking for a handout. Obama has said as much on the campaign trail and in his acceptance speech the other night. I'm sure you wouldn't consider a government program like the GI Bill a handout? Or funding public education as a handout? We all benefit from government in some form or another. Whether it is the roads we drive on or the bridge we hope won't collapse when we drive over it. Or our mail coming everyday or our social security checks coming on time. Government is not a bad word. "

Ill say it wrote on Sep 3, 2008 12:57 PM:

" Ok, I have earned my wealth. My husband and I both came from humble backgrounds and paid our own ways through college, as did all our siblings. I am proud of our incomes and what we have achieved. I would not want to have the wealth redistributed among those who are just looking for a hand out. It's not fair. This is America. We make our livings and earn our keep. We pride ourselves on reaching levels higher than the generation before us. Those who want the hand out, go to another country. I surely don't want to go back to the Carter era where interest rates went to 21% and higher, that's just crazy. Help yourselves, people, quit holding out your hand for sympathy. If there is a will, there is a way. "

Celebrity wrote on Sep 3, 2008 12:28 PM:

" For every celebrity that endorses Obama, that is just one more reason to vote against him. They are making millions of dollars and try to pass themselves off as being for the middle class Americans like those in our county. WRONG. I could not care less who the celebrities endorse because they are out of touch with real hardships and living check to check. They will take 10 million dollars to star in a movie and then try to push an electric car on citizens as the answer to the economy. They need to stay in hollywood and out of washington. (Except for Ronald Reagan, he was ok!) "

Re To Different wrote on Sep 3, 2008 12:24 PM:

" You have just proved my point. Same old scare tactics. Dems will take your money. Dems are communists,socialists, etc. Fortunately, the population is getting more educated and becoming better informed. The old scare tactics of the right are becoming more and more ridiculous. Stick with it though. It will help create the upcoming Democratic majority for years to come. Once people can see what the Democratic party can do FOR THE PEOPLE we will hold the majority for quite some time. "

Confused wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:57 AM:

" Ok, so since this now turned to some talk on abortion, I have a question..what would make someone want to kill a baby? I'm just curious because regardless of if it's a fetus or an actual baby outside the womb, I wouldn't do it. I'm not big on the death penalty either, but that I at least understand. Babies are pretty innocent, aren't they? What am I not seeing? "

to Different wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:55 AM:

" No, be scared by the same old Dem talking points. Dems give the Gov your money we know what to do with it better than you. Dems = Communism "

to Dear Go Away Pro Choice wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:50 AM:

" So how many children have you aborted? Pro Choice means you can terminate a preganancy if you choose to do so. I just hope you can all live with your CHOICES, as selfish as they are... "

Different wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:42 AM:

" Remember in 2000 when Bush said that he was a "different kind of republican"? Now McCain and Palin want you to believe that they are also a "different kind of republican". Please. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. It's time to let Obama try to clean up this mess and get our country on the right track again. Don't be scared by the same old republican talking points again and again. "

re Vlad Lenin wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:35 AM:

" Yes, we should trust the republicans to tell us again that voting for the democrat would be so horrible. Let me guess. The Democrats will raise taxes--weaken the military--socialize medicine so that everyone will have to wait 6 months to see a doctor--take away your bible--take away your guns--teach everyone to be homosexual, etc.... Your rhetoric is getting so stale and predictable. People can see what 8 years of a republican presidency have done to this country. If they are happy with it than they should vote for McCain. "

re Pro Choice and Proud wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:31 AM:

" Yes, I am aware of Canadian health care and you are just wrong. I have several friends who live in Canada and they rave about their health care compared to ours. I actually went to a hospital in Canada and the emergency rooms there compared to here were like night and day. I realize that the right wing has been trying to scare people for years about the Canadian health care system but it just isn't true. Just another case of the right wing succeeding at getting people to vote against their own interests. "

Half Pro Choice wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:29 AM:

" Apparently Obama believes HALFWAY in pro choice, he has 8 half siblings from various relationships that his parents had. LOL "

Obama vs Palin wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:18 AM:

" I would like to mention to everyone who is comparing Obama to Palin, did you forget, Palin isn't running for President, it is for the Vice President position. So if you are comparing apples to apples, start comparing Obama to McCain and Palin to Biden. Unless of course all you McCain supporters are expecting McCain to drop dead or something. Is that it? VP doesn't have much say in anything. Start looking at the correct people folks! "

to reAbstinence only wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:16 AM:

" What Pol does not push there view? Obama wants the US to become a communist nation by redistributing the wealth.
Obviously his view is completely wrong but Dems keep electing people who hold this view. I would believe Obama might have something is he would start by redistributing his wealth before trying it on me. Which "Leader of the Dems has done this?" Seams taking everyone else's money is okay for them.
Now you want to talk about hypocrisy on the left. But it's still there view and they have a right to it. "

Dear Go Away Pro Choice wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:16 AM:

" Re: "Let's talk about contradictions! If only the "Pro Choicers" parents were pro choice! LOL! "

You aren't making sense. I'm completely pro-choice and have two children. My mother is completely pro-choice and has 3 children. Being pro-choice doesn't mean you don't have children. Where would you get such a ridiculous idea? "

Crim wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:11 AM:

" This does serve as quite the distraction. We all must know that these positions are not just randomly chosen - one would / must surmise she knows people or has done things for people; and now she, Palin, is being repaid...Alaskan oil connection *ahem*

What tires me most of all is someone saying..."you don't get it, you are missing the point, etc."
"You" get it because...? you are ego-maniacal? you are an insider?

Let us all look back soon at what this charade is meant to distract us from.

XCVX "

Vlad Lenin wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:06 AM:

" Please don't let your anger at the current administration force you to vote for a socialist. Believe me, that would be much worse. "

to Pro choice and Proud wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:06 AM:

" Yeah, Universal Healthcare! Do you realize how long it will take you to see a specialist if that ever is implemented? Just ask a Canadian! Months to have simple screenings and diagnostic testing. It's ridiculous to think that would be satisfactory healthcare. And let me guess, you're "spiritual" but don't actually attend any Church, right? Go hug a tree. "

Government Roles wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:04 AM:

" I think what people forget is that taking a politial position about the ROLE of government on a particular issue is not an all out endorsement for that issue. Sarah Palin may be 100% for educating children about contraception, but feels that it is her decision and her job as a parent and not the government. Also, what suprises me is that, generally, a conservative would look to a parental flaw if a teen became pregnant. Yet, the push-back about the Palins is that life happens and the family is real. Well, parental failure happen and it's real, so why are we not allowed to look at Sarah on this issue?

And on a similar note, pro-choice democrats don't automatically support abortion. There will never be a place for government in a woman's womb. While not perfect, this is an issue about the role of government crossing a very physical boundary, the body. Let the church, let the family, let the man and woman and God deal with this difficult decision. Goverments incarcerating woman who choose to terminate a pregnancy is rediculious. I will never support it. "

Re John Boy wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:42 AM:

" I agree. I can't believe they are actually even running a candidate. You would think after the last 8 years they would just slink off with their heads down. It amazes me that people would actually even consider voting for a republican again. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. "

Moe Joe wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:40 AM:

" It doesn't matter who get's in there they are one in the same. Both parties are a failure and have driven this country to the brink of total disaster.You are not gaining anything with these 2 Corporate puppet systems. And until there is something else I refuse to take part in a sham,Fixed nonsense for the brainwashed. All you people think you are getting something with your worthless vote. That's the big joke, This Government has to keep you thinking your vote is worth something.Your vote is worthless and will not change anything they have already decided on! "

Palin is a smokescreen wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:39 AM:

" The choice is simple.

If you are happy with the way our country has been headed over the past 8 years than vote for McCain. If you think we can do better than the last 8 years than vote for Obama. "

Pro-Choice and Proud wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:37 AM:

" A baby's choice? Has it really come to this? The government has no right to regulate what a woman does with her own body. I wish republicans showed the same amount of "compassion" about children once they were born than they do about a fetus. How about universal pre-K? Universal health care? Funding for "no child left behind". How about cleaning up our air and water? How about avoiding unnecessary wars that ultimately take the lives of our children. "

reAbstinence only wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:31 AM:

" Her view ceases to become only her view when she begins foisting it on the populace. She is running for elected office. Her view is that we should eliminate s*x education classes and replace them with abstinence only classes. Not only is that ridiculous but the results in her own home prove that it doesn't work. "

John Boy wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:29 AM:

" The way these monsters have destroyed America I'm surprised they showed up for a convention at all. I like the part where Dinosaur Lieberman said THEY are the party for change. After all the years of their failed policies He's right they have sure changed America, Into the Worlds #1 debter Nation, Owned by China! "

Oh wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:26 AM:

" If Palin allowed contraceptives to be explained in Alaska schools maybe there wouldn't be an unexpected pregnancy... "

GO AWAY PRO CHOICE wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:23 AM:

" I cannot STAND the "Pro Choicers" and how ignorant they truly are! What about a baby's choice? Do they have no right to be born? A woman's choice is when she CHOOSES to have intimate relations. After that, if a pregnancy results, her CHOICES are either to raise the baby or put it up for adoption. Democrats are funny, they will not respect the life of a fetus, but will not agree to the death penalty, folks who DESERVE death. Let's talk about contradictions! If only the "Pro Choicers" parents were pro choice! LOL! "

to Absitence only wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:18 AM:

" "Obviously her view is completely wrong " - Isn't the Libs who always say people are entitled to there view. Then why is it the Libs bashing her view. Double standard as always. Obama says don't talk about my kids and then the Libs say he's right but fail to follow what they say when it's against what they believe. The hypocrisy on the left is incredible "

Jamie wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:17 AM:

" Who cares her daughter is pregnant?? So are millions of other teens and this shouldn't be the focus of the race! If anything this shows that shes just like the rest of us facing issues with kids and family. Leave her alone! "

Silly wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:12 AM:

" I think it is very silly the media is focusing on her teen daughter's pregnancy. As IF that is something new in this country? Please. I think it means she understands what typical people go through in life - especially with having a downs syndrome child. "

rattus regionnus wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:03 AM:

" You democrats who foolishly talk of a "small town" woman? Isn't that what the democrats are in it for? The "small town" people? To give them a voice?

Now you go and mock a very capable, qualified, woman who came from a small town, was president of her small town PTA, then become the mayor of her small town, then went on to become the president of the Alaskan mayors, then went on to become the state governor, going against a two-time incumbent governor. I would say this woman has quite a resume of getting things done and accomplished. She is the executive officer of a state with 24,000 employees and a $10B budget.

What a waif Obama is...what has he accomplished? He is in charge of the legislative committee overseeing Afghanistan operations and he hasn't made a single outcome from even doing this relatively simple task. What has he done as a Senator...besides run for President?

The guy is all fluff. "

American Dream wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:01 AM:

" I think most of you just dont get it. Regardless what side you are on, is it not the American Dream that any kid that we look at can some day aspire to be the President of our country? Is that not what the foundation of our country is built on? That all of us can have dreams and god forbid even achieve them? So you like Palin, yet she has no experience, and some family baggage. So you like Obama because he has state experience, even though his STATE cant balance a budget and has the highest sales tax in the country of all the United States. You hate McCain because he is another George Bush. You love Obama because the Dems represent change. Is this the same party that runs Lake County, IN? Oh yeah no problems in our county right? Maybe both these candidates do offer hope for some change, a fresh face, and new ideas and we should be happy to have one on each side of the ticket. Its time for this country to get some new people in office, just like here! "

Geezer wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:56 AM:

" Kinda cute.
BUT cute don't cut it when you have to hunker down with an angry head of state.
Only a heart beat away from the Presidency - Good grief!
Still kinda cute tho. "

To Please wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:51 AM:

" Then we should elect a child. Even a 5-year-old is smarter than you after the incorrect facts you are spouting off. Let's not forget how Obama became Senator. He got lucky:

The original Republican nominee, Jack Ryan had to leave the Senate race because of a scandal, and his last minute replacement was not a very credible candidate. Obama won pretty much by default. It wasn't because EVERYONE wanted him as you fail to believe. Heck if it wasn't for the scandal, he would not have been senator. "

I will Vote for Palin wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:44 AM:

" I think she is fantastic. I think people fail to realize that all senators do is either pass a law or not. They do not "run" anything. She does as a governor. Obama doesn't have any fiduciary responsibilities. And I don't want to hear that running a campaign counts. He is running a campaign for his own self-gratification not for the benefits of others. Give me a break. Plus name me ONE thing Obama has done for Illinois. You can't can you? BECAUSE HE HAS DONE NOTHING. NOTHING. But somehow he can run a whole country?

Her husband is as blue-collar as they come and her son is in the military. How much more "American" does she need to be? Oh I forgot "Barack" is American to the core? Please.

Heck she runs circles around Hillary, but obviously the people know that, that is why she is out of the race. Smart choice. Go Sarah. "

Absitence only wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:44 AM:

" I don't think most people are attacking her 17 year old pregnant daughter. What people are wondering is how Sarah Palin can oppose s*x education in school and champion abstinence only education? Obviously her view is completely wrong as is shown in her own families situation. The hypocrisy on the right is incredible. "

Please wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:40 AM:

" She had 50 employees as Mayor and as Governor she has only been in office for less than 2 years and hasn't changed anything ecept make sure a government sponsored dairy program recieved more tax dollars before it failed anyways.

Palin doesn't know the law well enough and she is not as educated as I would want a VP or President to be with only a 4 year degree in Journalism.

You may be okay with an average joe but I want to elect someone that is smarter than I am. "

Oh please wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:39 AM:

" You should get a clue and do some research yourself. She has been a governor for 20 months and presided over 1 state budget. She does not control the purse strings or the budget. That is what the STATE LEGISLATURE does. Obama has complete control over his organization and how and where his money is budgeted. I don't dispute that she may be popular but her 80% approval rating is based on one poll that had a sample size of 500 people. "

Fed Up With Liberalism wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:35 AM:

" Women's rights? How about the basic right of the female to be born? That's what Sara Palin fights for!!! That's the most basic of human rights!! Go Sara! I'm proud to have you as a role model for the women in my family! "

Please get a clue wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:24 AM:

" As governor, Mrs. Palin was in charge of 15,000 state employees and had a balanced budget of $6.6 billion annually. She has an approval rating of 80%. You should research before you speak.

As to "women's rights", she trounced the corrupt old boy network and became governor. That seems to open a few doors. Or is your definition of rights sitting around whining for the government to give you something instead of actually doing something with an opportunity ? "

YES vote for Palin wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:23 AM:

" I'm all for supporting Palin and NO I didn't support Hillary. Why is that? She is an "everyday" AMERICAN, someone who has fought her way to recognition. As for her family matters, this just shows us that she too is human and more like the MAJORITY of us all, with faults and daily struggles as well... "

Jon wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:03 AM:

" Obama has run a PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN! 2,500 employees. Countless volunteers. Over a 500 million dollar budget. And most importantly more than 18 million people have voted for him over an intense 20 month vetting process.

Palin won her governership with 114,000 votes and only 48.3% of the vote. Obama won his US senate race with 3.6 million votes and 70% of the vote. Heck, when Obama was a state senator in Illiois his congressional district was more populated than the ENTIRE state of Alaska. I'm sure Palin is a wonderful woman but her selection says a lot more about McCain than anything else. He met her once. Is this how he is going to fill out his cabinet? Secretary of Defense? Supreme Court nominations? I know Republicans were getting desperate but this is just silly. "

To sour dems wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:02 AM:

" If you were a TRUE Hillary supporter - you voted for her because of her issues - then how can you support Sarah Palin? She is the complete opposite of Hillary Clinton. "

Please wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:50 AM:

" How can you make the law if you don't know the law?! If you don't know the Constitution you won't be any better than George Bush in office.

Name one thing Palin did in her "executive" position. She was apart of a group that wanted Alaska separated from the US anyways. McCain has no "executive" experience if you want to get technical.

Did I mention Palin has done nothing for womens rights??? "

To Please wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:44 AM:

" You kind of forgot Palin served two years as governor. Actual executive experience is something Obama has never had. Also funny how people think a law degree from Harvard is a positive accomplishment. Ivy league lawyers are to blame for most of the idiotic leadership our country has suffered. "

JTV wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:36 AM:

" Palin has more qualifications as a governing executive that either Obama or Biden. Obama is supposed to be for change, but yet he brings in a Washington blow hard/Insider like Biden. Palin is a strong women and not afraid to stand up to blowhards like Biden or Pelosi.....I will be great when she gets in office and her and Pelosi have it out and Palin stands tall after the big smack down "

Whatever... wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:36 AM:

" In my mind, they're all pretenders. Pampered, jaded, cacooned, well-heeled people who have no clue whatsoever the struggles the average American faces. If they're staffers don't prep them, they're lost. So quit trying to vindicate any of them. I think it's actually a positive when someone ISN'T a lawyer. "

Please wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:08 AM:

" Palin had a staff of 50, Obama 2,500. Palin was a mayor of a small town of less than 9,000. Obama is a lawmaker. Paling has a bachelors degree as a journalist. Obama went to Harvard and has a law degree.

Palin is small time compared to Obama and I think Republicans are lying to themselves if they say differently. "

To Sour Dems.... wrote on Sep 3, 2008 7:44 AM:

" If I were you...I wouldn't go spouting off that you are a former HIllary supporter. Although I really like this Palin woman....it's not because she is a woman. Then again....Hillary wasn't a woman. "

sour dems wrote on Sep 3, 2008 7:05 AM:

" "Her qualifications"? What qualifications does B. Hussain Obama have? He's never run a hot dog stand. The only place the questions are swirling is the place they have the most room: Between the ears of the liberal press. Go Sarah!!!!!!!!!!! And all this comes from me, a former Hillary supporter. "

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