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let's be reasonable wrote on Sep 18, 2008 5:43 PM:

" John Neffinger, 9/16: But if we had let Bush and McCain privatize social security, some of those people would be losing a lot more. And a lot of other people with less retirement savings would be hurting even more, because they depend on social security to cover basic needs.

This is something Americans understand: social security is secure, and the stock market is anything but. There are few more personal or dramatic ways to illustrate McCain's terrible judgment than to imagine the nightmare scenario so many Americans would face if McCain and Bush had gotten their way on this -- or if McCain were to get his way as President. "

Noober wrote on Sep 17, 2008 1:38 PM:

" Go Palin.... Remind me again, Who was her running mate ? "

let's be reasonable wrote on Sep 17, 2008 10:33 AM:

" For mothers of single daughters: If your daughter were raped, Sarah Palin, if she were empowered to do so, would deny the possibility of having an abortion. Would your family want to be forced to raise the child of a rapist? At the very least, would you want to allow your neighbor's daughter the option of making her own decision. Such is the thinking of the very, very, extreme right wing Sarah Palin. It is this type of thinking, which is totally lacking in compassion, from a book burning conservative such as Palin. Yes, she did try and restrict intellectual freedom by attempting to enforce her own standards of literature when mayor. Such thinking is intolerable. "

i said that wrote on Sep 17, 2008 9:28 AM:

" A real outsider. The McCain campaign has just hired some High Profile Insider Lawyers to tell America that their potential Vice President's historical record is "off-limits." Typical GOP. The ruse is sure to work. The Republican machine is nothing if not well greased. "

suboo wrote on Sep 16, 2008 12:10 AM:

" We have had a third party running this Country the last 8 years. They are the Fundamentalist Party, the Radical Religious Right, neoconservatives, who have infested , like cockroaches, the Republican party. Now they are scurrying around trying to get the 72 year old McCain elected along with his running mate Palin. McCain is senile and Palin is another Radical Neoconservative and nothing but George Bush in a skirt. Our economy has fallen apart, War is still pending, banks are failing, on and on....Who do you think caused these problems? No it wasn't the democrat congress, the repubs still have the majority vote. I'm voting Obama, but if Porky Pig was running against McCain and Palin instead of Obama, I would vote for Porky Pig just to get these Cockroaches out of Office. These neoconservatives have almost destroyed this Country in 8 short years. I have had enough!!!!! Remember, ROME FELL, and didn't it fall when Christians came in the picture. "

gnjaxon wrote on Sep 14, 2008 5:32 PM:

" An conicidently I never brought up anything about Clinton or Gore. You seem to want crack on Clinton anytime someone sends a critical comment Bush's way. The criticism I posted on Bush was about you remarking that his business qualifications somehow made him worthy of being president. He was a resounding failure as a business man and never turned a profit on any of the ventures he ran. You also mentioned affimative action in reference to Obama. Too bad your beloved Bush got into Yale as a legacy and nearly flunked out otherwise your comments mght ave some merit. "

illini-dog wrote on Sep 14, 2008 1:24 PM:

" Cat; I don't know where you get your ''facts'' from but Lay gave over 650k to republicans and 100k to democrats. He gave 100k for Bush's inauguration not Clintons and according to White House records he never stayed there while Clinton was president. He was a ''pioneer'' for Bush and let Bush use Enrons plane during the 2000 primaries so your nonsense is typical. "

Townie here... wrote on Sep 14, 2008 1:49 AM:

" The Cat--did you get your stats from Bill O'Lielly? Classy--very classy...post a link if you want me to believe you...and, FYI--it shouldn't be from Fox News. "

The Cat wrote on Sep 14, 2008 12:01 AM:

" gnjaxon: Apparently you missed the Clinton Enron connections so here they are: Lay donated $420K to Donkeys over a three year period, donated $100K to Bubba’s inauguration, stayed at the White House 11 times, met with Gore and Bubba in the Oval Office, received Export-Import Bank subsidies (one $600M), and got Commerce and State Department support with White House influence. "

gnjaxon wrote on Sep 13, 2008 10:09 PM:

" Cat Bush ran companies financed by Kenneth Lay among others. He was also running Texas when the whole Enron thing went down. While running the Rangers, he was the only owner to vote against interleague play which has been one of the biggest revenue generators for MLB. If anything his business experience alone should not have gotten him elected, but that is what you get when people vote solely on moral issues and not real issues that affect the country. "

excuseme wrote on Sep 12, 2008 6:20 PM:

" OOPS!!!....Looks like there were earmarks requested by the reformer....FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska - Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is defending the nearly $200 million in federal spending she has sought as Alaska governor.

Palin told ABC's Charles Gibson that since she took office, the state had "drastically" reduced its earmark requests.

OOPS!....ROFLMAO "

The Cat wrote on Sep 11, 2008 9:25 PM:

" ThosSpence: Apparently Cat facts on your messiah Obummer got your tongue. "

The Cat wrote on Sep 11, 2008 11:42 AM:

" outofexcuses: What wonderful legislation did Obummer propose and get passed (or even on the schedule to be voted on). His big item S2433 (The Global Poverty Act) is a despicable piece of legislation and the irony is that it is supposed to address, among other anti-US provisions, taking care of those in other countries living on less than $1 a day (like the half brother he ignores). There is one bill on the schedule that addresses Federal elections and there were three “commemorative bills” and several amendments to bills but most of his “initiatives” are setting in limbo. Bush ran a state for six years and had business management experience clearly more than Obummer who has managed nothing. BTW, if you say he managed the Harvard Law Review a little web surfing will note the Review was going through an affirmative action period (non white or female) at the time he was selected and the duties were somewhat mixed. "

ThosSpence wrote on Sep 11, 2008 11:15 AM:

" It is an utter squandering of time engaging (or responding to) the Cat. He is an extremist and radical of the most glaring sort (he would have been consigned to the lunatic fringe in an earlier age) who is overwhelmed with resentment and rage and who relentlessly twists, misrepresents and lies. Don't bother communicating with him or about him. "

excuseme wrote on Sep 10, 2008 10:32 PM:

" I sense Followthe Crap has never published anything beyond a letter to the Pantagraph and is really jealous that a young, black Harvard law school graduate has publish 2 books and written a number of legislative bills. I bet FollowtheCrap has a tough time writing anything. "

excuseme wrote on Sep 10, 2008 10:27 PM:

" Duh...Da Cat...what did Bush ever run?..other than our government and economy into the ground. For a cat, your nine lives are up. Bush and McSame....are losers. "

The Cat wrote on Sep 10, 2008 9:54 PM:

" ThosSpence: Obummer is “thoughtful and eloquent”? I haven’t noticed either quality in the messiah of late. He can’t get his facts straight, often doesn’t know where he is, stumbles and bumbles in his speeches unless they’re a big production teleprompter rally, constantly is changing his positions, keeps throwing his close associates overboard, hides his true agenda, and his accent is now starting to change. He is even blowing one on one interviews with sympathetic media celebrities. Calling him an “empty suit” insults suits (even cheap suits). "

coal wrote on Sep 10, 2008 6:37 PM:

" Politics are amusing. Do they ever do anything that does not benefit themselves or special interests? Republicans are on to a strategy that will probably keep them in the power four more years. People can be easily fooled when there is an attractive woman by their side. Whenever Bush messes up there’s Laura next to him. She’s so wholesome looking he cant be that bad. Who is the current press secretary? Dana Parino a very attractive woman. The White House mess doesn't seems that bad coming from her pretty face. Palin’s credentials really don't matter. She is an attractive woman men admire, to women she looks like a middle class soccer PTA mom so she must have those values. If McCain picked an unattractive woman as a running mate he wouldn't have a chance. It’s a shame we can choose a politician only by appearance. And people wonder why our country is so messed up. "

let's be reasonable wrote on Sep 9, 2008 4:26 PM:

" Scream all you want, but it is FACT that government has expanded MORE under republican administrations and debt HIGHER than under democratic administrations going all the way back to Roosevelt. Not only that the economy has blossomed under democratic administrations and been trashed under republican tax cuts for the wealthy with trickle down economics. Obama has promised to cut taxes and McCain has only talked about raising social security as well as all taxes are on the table to be raised. Palin raised taxes BIG TIME and built up huge debt as mayor and governor. She is a fraud in terms of being a conservative. "

FollowTheConsitution wrote on Sep 9, 2008 12:25 PM:

" let's be reasonable wrote on Sep 9, 2008 11:13 AM:

Again, you have your facts twisted.

As Mayor she cut property taxes. She raised sales tax by one HALF percent. That one HALF percent generated 38% more in tax revenues from collected SALE TAX! That is not a fixed tax increase on the people. If you don't want to pay the half percent sales tax simply don't buy anything! The PEOPLE voted in FAVOR of that tax and voted in FAVOR of the sports center! The budget you claim she blew was the money borrowed to build that center. They are on target to pay it off two years ahead of time.

The recall you speak of was over her wanting to replace the librarian and had nothing to do with taxes. "

FollowTheConsitution wrote on Sep 9, 2008 12:19 PM:

" let's be reasonable wrote on Sep 9, 2008 11:09 AM:

No, my figures come straight from Obama's web site. So if my figures are incorrect then Obama's figures are incorrect because that is exactly where they come from.

And that $1000 is only UP TO $1000. I believe you need to be a family with at least two dependant children to get that $1000 earning under a certain amount. My kids are raised so I will not see a dime of that. Perhaps he should have stated for 95% of Americans with two or more dependant children??? "

let's be reasonable wrote on Sep 9, 2008 11:13 AM:

" Constitution: As usual you have your facts wrong. Palin gave away a surplus as governor (not mayor) and then the state actually had to borrow money to make ends meet. As mayor she raised taxes almost 40 percent to build a sports center in a very small town that had many other pressing needs that were more important. As mayor she almost faced a recall because of incompetence and had to change her tune on several issues to avoid being kicked out of office. As governor, the state has gone into debt much more so than before she was elected. The woman is truly incompetent. "

let's be reasonable wrote on Sep 9, 2008 11:09 AM:

" Obama is proposing to cut the 95% which is only $1,000 per year! Whippie! A whopping $1,000 per year tax cut!

McCain is offering NOTHING and actually promising to raise social security payroll taxes. Your figure above is incorrect. Obama is promising to lower taxes for 95 percent of the citizenry. The amount will vary depending on your income bracket. Regardless, if the figure were correct, I would take the $1,000 any day over McCain offering virtually nothing. "

FollowTheConsitution wrote on Sep 9, 2008 10:40 AM:

" let's be reasonable wrote on Sep 8, 2008 9:57 PM:

The only FICTION is Obama. If you really think he will cut taxes for 95% you've been drinking to much koolaide! LOL

Palin's record speaks for itself. And he blown budget you speak of is not a blown budget. It was money borrowed to build their sports complex that is being paid by a half percent sales tax increase that is on schedule to be paid off two years ahead of time. Some blown budget, huh? Meanwhile she lowered property taxes, she went after big oil forcing them to pay their fair share of tax, and is given more money back to the people every year that is a lot more than the empty promise Obama is proposing to cut the 95% which is only $1,000 per year! Whippie! A whopping $1,000 per year tax cut! Boy we will be styling now with all that money! Palin gives a lot more than that back to the people of her State AND she cut their property taxes on top of it! "

let's be reasonable wrote on Sep 8, 2008 9:57 PM:

" Palin's record speaks for itself. She LOWERED taxes when she was a Mayor, cut over a half BILLION in spending as governor and gives money back to the people every year!

The above is pure FICTION. Palin gave away a surplus and then had to BORROW money to make ends meet. Not only that she has raised taxes and basically is incompetent. She has done the OPPOSITE of everything she says should be done. She is the worse possible VP candidate either party could every nominate. She and McNut talk about change. Are you kidding. McNut has voted pure Bush for 8 years. Look where it got us. Trillions of dollars in debt, no decent tax breaks, and a war we don't need. If you really want a tax break, vote Obama. He will pass a tax break for 95 percent of Americans--those who really need it. "

FollowTheConsitution wrote on Sep 8, 2008 6:35 PM:

" let's be reasonable wrote on Sep 8, 2008 5:36 PM:

Palin's record speaks for itself. She LOWERED taxes when she was a Mayor, cut over a half BILLION in spending as governor and gives money back to the people every year!

Something we have never seen or heard of from any of our current politicians ever doing!

It's OK...it is pretty clear you have a real problem with female authority figures, but you can't hide the facts! "

let's be reasonable wrote on Sep 8, 2008 5:36 PM:

" Palin is NOT an outsider. She is a tax raising liberal who wasted tons of money as both mayor and governor. Vote for her and watch you taxes increase. "

FollowTheConsitution wrote on Sep 8, 2008 12:26 AM:

" ThosSpence wrote on Sep 7, 2008 9:31 PM:
" Why is it that the far right insists on ridiculing Obama because he is thoughtful and often eloquent. He has written books."

UM, since when does writing books, being thoughtful and eloquent qualify someone to be President???

And no, it was democrats that got us into the mess we are at today! Democrats have always been in favor of bigger government and the bigger the government gets the bigger the mess it creates.

And you want MORE of this from your government??? "

ThosSpence wrote on Sep 7, 2008 9:31 PM:

" Why is it that the far right insists on ridiculing Obama because he is thoughtful and often eloquent. He has written books. There are several titles allegedly written by McCain. He didn't write a single word. Is it now that standard that the president of the United States should be unable to speak his or her mother tongue properly? And utterly surreal to pretend that the party that has held the presidency for eight years and both houses of congress for six of the eight years, is going to reform Washington? It was republican policies that brought us to this low, low point to begin with. Finally, since when does being a POW entitle a person to claim the presidency? "

The Cat wrote on Sep 7, 2008 9:17 PM:

" Correction: Obummer was on This Week with Stephanopolus and Biden was on Meet the Press with Brokaw. While Biden was glib and deftly failed to answer the questions Obummer was hesitant and gave his usual ‘uhs” and “ahs” on many questions. "

The Cat wrote on Sep 7, 2008 7:59 PM:

" cats: McCain did run a air squadron in the Navy. Obummer and Biden ran what exactly? Obummer is a “great orator” when his electronics don’t fail and he is preaching to a large crowd (like 200K Germans there for the free beer, bratwursts, and music). He was pretty pathetic today on Meet the Press, at the Saddleback Forum, and several campaign stops recently. Why isn’t he interested in town hall venues for debates if he is so ”eloquent” and quick on his feet? As to you messiah’s “eloquent plans and programs”, other than the usual Donkey/”progressive” boiler plate where is the beef? On clear choices, if you like the way Chicago and Venezuela are run plus the failed New Deal and Great Society with their big taxes and deficits, vote Obummer. “Change” you can regret and “hope” to reverse starting in 2010. "

miskaffon wrote on Sep 7, 2008 4:56 PM:

" OK, if Obama is going to "CHANGE" things...I'll bite. What E X A C T L Y is he going to change? Specifically...not in vague pseudo-terms, point-blank. I think if he is completely honest with what he wants to put in place we can get a better read on his ideals. In Illinois, we haven't seen ANYTHING out of him. So it is difficult to understand what he is trying to CHANGE because Illniois is exactly the same as it was before he came into office....And no, I'm not a McCain supporter either. I wish Palin had run; I would have been tempted, reluctantly, back into the 2 party system. "

freejazz wrote on Sep 7, 2008 1:26 PM:

" I think the problems we are facing in this country are bigger than any one candidate or one particular party. Our whole system is broken. Both sides can talk about change all they want but until we, the voters, are willing to move beyond partisan politics and demand that our representatives really work for us then no matter who is elected in november it will be business as usual. Our elected officials usually don't end up changing the system no matter how much they talk about it. The system ends up changing them. "

The Cats wrote on Sep 7, 2008 12:49 PM:

" People are making this election way too complicated. The choices are clear. If you like the way things are going now vote for McSame. If not vote for Obama. LOL in November. "

The Cats wrote on Sep 7, 2008 12:48 PM:

" Wonderful quotes from the convention. McSame campaign manager Rick Davis (a former lobbyist...you know the people McSame called out as bad for our country this week) says "This election is not about issues" (AP). From the rhetoric that is true as the Palin-McSame ticket has not said anything that they will do other than keep going in the same direction we are going now. Giuliani stated it perfectly..."He has never run a city, never run a state, never run a business (Cindy's daddy would not let him near hers), never run a military unit. He has never had to lead people in a crisis." He described McSame to perfection. Thanks Rudy. LOL in November. "

The Cats wrote on Sep 7, 2008 12:43 PM:

" To The Cat...when was the last ime McSame (or the republican Presidential candidate Palin) spoke to a live crowd of 200,000 or 75,000? They are luck to draw 10,000 and most of them are paid staff and volunteers. Even FIX News acknowledges that Obama is a great orator. Do you listen to the speech's of both? Vote for whom you like but please stop this line of attack...it is just silly for a self proclaimed "expert" on politics which you say you are. Obama laid out his plans and programs eloquently...Palin-McSame just more of the same...hate, fear, and nothing concrete. BTW what does the Palin-McSame campaign stand for that would be considered change? Perhaps you could use you expertise to enlighten us. LOL in November. "

justwait wrote on Sep 7, 2008 9:17 AM:

" Does ANYONE on this post know why when obama gave speeches that were in generalities not specifics the conservatives called him an empty suit? Then when palin goes out and just cracks jokes and criticizes without outlining one specific thing that she is going to do it is the greatest speech ever. Oh and will you people quit complaining about the media and her family. If she didn't know that was going to get pointed out by someone her judgment skills are useless. She was the one who knowingly allowed her own daughters image to be tarnished. "

The Cat wrote on Sep 6, 2008 10:13 PM:

" suboo: Perhaps your concern should be how the B&B boys would handle these international issues since neither one has a strong record of supporting US interests or security. Obummer is all over the place and Biden has been wrong on most of his foreign policy “judgments”. On Iraq he is inconsistent, voting against the First Gulf War but for the current Iraq invasion. Perhaps you should also find out what they are going to do about your domestic issues and what it’s going to cost you in taxes and loss of freedom. For example, Obummer promises college assistance and asks for two years of your life devoted to the government in return. "

suboo wrote on Sep 6, 2008 9:01 PM:

" Before people decide to vote for Palin, do some research on her. It is very easy to do a google search. She said absolutely nothing in that speech that would solve any of the problems we are facing today.
I want to know what she is going to do about the economy, jobs, health-care, the list is too long. More importantly, I want to know what she will do with Iran, Iraq, China, Russia, or will she look into Putin's eyes and see a good trust worthy guy like Bush/McCain. I don't want to hear a bunch of double talk.
The McCain camp is keeping her from meeting with the Media, that tells me they are trying to hide her, to keep the people from knowing she doesn't really know what she is talking about. This position is the second highest in the U.S. don't you think she should be properly Vetted. "

FollowTheConsitution wrote on Sep 5, 2008 6:02 PM:

" keith wrote on Sep 5, 2008 5:15 PM:
You might want to read the Patriot Act to which this is referring.

No, this was not referring to the Patriot Act. It was referring to foreign terroists which do not fall under the protection of our constitution! Our constitution protects American citizens.

As for the Patriot Act, that is entirely different matter which had nothing to do with what Palin said about Obama, but that act is unconstitutional pertaining to American citizens. It strips us from our constitutional rights merely at the whim of our government by just accusing any of us being a terrorist.

This is another reason why you need to get people like Palin into Washington! It is people like her that can make a difference and restore constitutional order in this country. People like Obama will only take away more of our rights, create more government, end up taxing us more, and to top it off, the man is not remotely qualified to defend this country!!! WAKE UP PEOPLE!!! "

keith wrote on Sep 5, 2008 5:15 PM:

" To DT and Follow the Constitution -

You might want to read the Patriot Act to which this is referring. If the government believes that YOU may be involved in terrorist activity, then YOUR rights to privacy, etc, can be "suspended". YOU as a US CITIZEN, not just "aliens" as you suggust. Even if that were the case, are we so completely superior to the rest of the world that we don't care if we violate the human rights of people in other countries? Isn't the invasion of Iraq now justified because of Hussein's regime violating human rights (now that we know they didn't have WMDs)? "

FollowTheConsitution wrote on Sep 5, 2008 3:33 PM:

" keith wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:06 PM:
" I can't believe that no one else was offened by Palin's remark :
"Al Qaeda terrorists still plot to inflict catastrophic harm on America ... he's worried that someone won't read them their rights?"

I was offended! But not because Sarah said it. I was offended that Obama actually thinks that!!! "

The Cat wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:24 AM:

" Academic: Unlike Obummer who stumbles and bumbles when his electronic feed goes down, Sarah was able to deliver a bang up speech when her teleprompter went on the fritz. Of course she wrote her speech and wasn’t trying to hide her agenda from everyone like the messiah does that makes it difficult to get off his prepared remarks without exposing his true thoughts. kevin: As to gas prices, czarina Nancy needs to keep prices high so people will fall for T-bone Pickens scam and both will make tons of money off his water rights business she is heavily invested in. Where is it written that terrorists picked up overseas have Miranda rights? That Obummer temple performance sure looked like some European rallies from the 20s and 30s. “etc.”: On what basis is Obummer is more qualified than Clinton was? Peace: Obummer likes your “can’t we all get along” idea except it means get along with his radical agenda. "

Peace wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:49 AM:

" Voa, Independent ReDepublicrat. Nice to see some rational ideas and thoughts. The only posts that get responses are the ones attacking a party or person. That is why there is gridlock. It takes no courage to attack, it is the opposite of courage. Both sides have hypocrisy and blame but until someone has the courage to admit mistakes and extend a sincere hand, the same problems will continue to exist. IMO, that is exactly how the politicians want it We should be attacking our parties' reps for doing nothing, not each other. They are representing themselves, to stay in office not what is good for the country. They control us, instead of us controlling them. Why is that? Peace to all. "

DT wrote on Sep 5, 2008 7:32 AM:

" Come on, Keith. No one said anything about some citizens having fewer rights than others. The Constitution begins "We, the People, of the United States of America..." They are the ones giving some powers to the government and retaning the rest. Aliens are not granted those rights. Saying that someone wants to grant those rights to people who do not qualify does not make one a Nazi. "

keith wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:06 PM:

" I can't believe that no one else was offened by Palin's remark :

"Al Qaeda terrorists still plot to inflict catastrophic harm on America ... he's worried that someone won't read them their rights?"

I don't want any more terrorist attacks any more than anyone else, but you can have a safe country AND a democracy at the same time. You can be protected AND protect human/civil rights at the same time - contrary to what people would like to SCARE you in to thinking so that you vote for them.

Never have so many cheered for a statement like that (as did Wednesday night), since the late 1920's and 1930's - in Germany. "

FollowTheConsitution wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:04 PM:

" It was on the news that they posted the wrong speech on the teleprompter for Palin's speech. It turns out that she went off of her notes, but ad-libed most of it. That is impressive.

It is also said Obama lost his cool during the taping of the O'Reilly Factor, and that it is a must see tonight! "

Two Cents wrote on Sep 4, 2008 3:57 PM:

" Sarah Palin knocked it out of the park last night. She was smart, tough, funny, strong and very likeable. She is a new and fresh face and will be a refreshing change from the same ole' same ole' in Washington. How's that for a change? Some of you bloogers mentioned that her speech was written for her. DUH....of course it was. Just like Obama's, Biden's. McCain's, etc. She is a DOER, Obama is a POSER. I have yet to hear all the great things Obama has done as a public official. It seems no one can give many specifics. He is an empty suit with a good speech about change. His star will fade. Sarah has been busy working for her state of Alaska, and has been pro-active and a go-getter. I'm looking forward to the debates. "

steve... wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:58 AM:

" I am not a fan of the Republicans. The last two campaigns have been all about slinging enough mud and hoping some of it sticks so that real issues don't have to be discussed. On the other hand, the Dems are all high ideals with no track record and though they paint a pretty picture I don't feel like losing thirty or more percent of my take home pay to subsidize that picture. The speech was lack luster and contained only mud slinging and one liners. I think she has a lot more substantive things to say and wish they would have allowed her to say them. However, if she has enough experience to be commander in cheif with 22 months as governor then so does Koos, Stockton, and Blagojevich. We all know that is not true. I don't think McCain has four more years and don't know if Obama can deliver. Either way we go the next four are going to be rough. "

sycophantman wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:04 AM:

" I think the Palin choice for VP was a canny move, but largely to shore up the religious base, not the female vote. Any woman willing to vote Republican simply for Palin was already going to vote McCain. The last thing McCain needs is the hard-right religious types to stay home on election night out of apathy.

The media bringing up Palins daughter is a little out of bounds, but the worst of it is coming from the fringe reporting on the internet. The more responsible outlets are focusing on the McCain vetting process. Does anyone think he did a good job vetting her? By most reputable accounts McCain only met with her two times. "

Meh wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:52 AM:

" BJR, please explain to me why anyone who isn't a right-winger would find something to love in Palin?

And yes, I do love my social programs and hate them wars, but I've never painted myself as anything but a bleeding heart liberal who wants my tax money to benefit myself and my fellow Americans, have I? "

gelfing wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:37 AM:

" Hey Justme

Where are you reading your Dem talking points... I'm impressed, you REALLY have them down perfectly. 1 suggestion though.... try thinking for yourself and looking at the truth. I guarantee you can't back up a single thing you said with facts or proof. "

gelfing wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:29 AM:

" I'm only 2 comments in and already, all I can think of is how scared the local dems must be if all they can do is flail around comparing Palin to Tina Fey and the convention to the Grand Ole Opry. Basless insults are the underpinning of fear. Landslide my A@# "

Sam Wainwright wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:27 AM:

" Another Reagan Republican here...let's face it, McCain was always a thorn in the side of Republicans. A media driven glory hound. And let's face another fact- McCAin had any number of fully qualified Republican women he could have chosen (Christie Whitman, Kay Bailey Hutchison...) but he picked an obscure, inexperienced Sarah Palin. Well Johnny, you've enjoyed jamming your thumb in the eyes of Republicans for a number of years so you're on your own with this one. Unlike Newt Gingrich (did they have a gun to his head when he was extolling Palin's 'experience'?), I ain't playing along. "

Ancient One wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:25 AM:

" Having watched both the Democratic and Republican speeches, and rating them by the way the crowds cheered and clapped, I would rate: #1 Hillary Clinton, #2 Bill Clinton, #3 Barrack Obama, #4 Sarah Palin. I actually thought hers was a rather listless speech with lackluster rousing of the audience. Yes, they were interrupted by the hurricane, but that should have bearing upon the speeches.
I am not trying to build up either party, but just rating the speakers by their crowd approval. Perhaps the acoustics were different, or the sound system, but I felt her speech was more 'read' then 'given' spoken from the heart. "

candy wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:19 AM:

" I wish she was our governor! "

do-e wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:13 AM:

" I am a skeptic by birth. This is one speech, written by someone else. Sarah Palin is a natural! She delivered! Yes, I was voting for McCain anyway, but now I can unblock my nose. "

etc wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:07 AM:

" I voted for McCain in the primary, and loved him in 2000. I won't be voting for him in November. He totally lost me with his VP pick. Completely repulsive and wrong for this country at this time. I couldn't in good conscience put Gov. Palin a heartbeat away from the Presidency. "

FollowTheConsitution wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:07 AM:

" Pirate wrote:....We haven't heard her off prompter yet..."

Um, haven't you heard? Her prompter broke half way into her speach and if you noticed she was going off her notes she hand in front her.

On another note, we have heard Obama off his promter....um, ah, um, ah, um..LOL "

FollowTheConsitution wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:02 AM:

" etc wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:46 AM:
" I voted for McCain in the primary, and loved him in 2000. I won't be voting for him in November. He totally lost me with his VP pick. Completely repulsive and wrong for this country at this time. I couldn't in good conscience put Gov. Palin a heartbeat away from the Presidency. "

But you can in good conscience put Obama in the White House as President???? LOL "

FollowTheConsitution wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:59 AM:

" ambr1 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:14 AM:

Nasty??? They weren't nasty! They were telling it like it was, only with a little humor. That isn't nasty! What is nasty is the way the media has gone of their way to shove their personal agenda down the American people's throat by using her child in an attempt to make her look bad. SHE didn't bring her family into this. The MEDIA and democrats did! She merely let the people see her family as a typical American family like most of have. The MEDIA is the one trying to crucify her by dragging her family into this.

So what exactly was it that she said that you found disgusting??? What did she say about Obama that wasn't true??? Sorry you didn't like hearing the facts about your boy but it is what it is! Now you now some true facts! "

Pirate wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:59 AM:

" The thing that stands out in my mind is that the libs keeps talking about business as usual etc. no matter what is said. The fact is that McCain is the one who has reached across the aisle and worked with the other side. Obama never has. So why do you think he's going to bring us together. McCain was a thorn in Bush's side many times. As far as Palin is concerned she is a breath of fresh air. We haven't heard her off prompter yet and we have heard Obama. Hopefully she will do better than he does but then that isn't saying much. "

bushIQis6 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:58 AM:

" Conservatives don't get it. they are blind and rabid. They have dug this country into a record deficit and national debt from what was once record surplus in the Clinton administration. for all of you who voted republican and are now suffering economically - you deserve it. You deserve to lose your houses due to your support of reckless spending and borrowing. the americans deserve to have their country and national treasures bought up by foreign nationals as a result of reckless borrowing. we have only ourselves to blame. I have not heard one idea from the idiot conservatives as to how they are going to pay back the hundreds of billions of borrowed dollars to fund an unjustified war. "

isunormalil wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:58 AM:

" mom, lets see what Alaska has if Oil becomes a thing of the past. The oil will sit in alaska and be worthless. "

isunormalil wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:57 AM:

" drewman, unlike our governor she has the richest natural resource to solve her states economic issues. If Illinois was rich in oil...we might not e struggling with the economic issues at hand. Everyone wants new schools, fight a war, oil independent but they don't want to pay for it. Wouldn't it be nice if we could all have toy credit cards. By the way, our governor needs to go. I will agree he has done nothing for the state except create gridlock. Maybe he and Emil can retire. The key to being an independent is looking all Avenues, not just one. "

Controller wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:56 AM:

" realist wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:37 AM:

"McCain in an upset in Illinois, that would be really funny! "

LOL, what's funny is that you think it's actually a possiblity. Face it Republicans, a vote for McCain in Illinois doesn't affect the outcome of the election. "

mom wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:47 AM:

" Shoot! Alaska has a surplus of money. Maybe our governor should take lessons from Sarah Palin! Then, we wouldn't be laying off all of our hard working people. "

etc wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:46 AM:

FollowTheConsitution wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:44 AM:

" sycophantman wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:59 AM:

WOW! We got to hear Obama's first speech 4 years ago and that qualifies for getting to know him? Does it take 4 years for one speech to sink in for you? LOL

Yeah, we got to know him alright! At least he knows how to vote "present". LOL He certainly doesn't know how to vote yes or no because he can't ever make a decision.

I don't want 4 more years of the same, and I sure as heck don't the next 4 years to be even worse! That is exactly what Obama will bring, worse! At least with someone like Palin in your corner you people have a slight CHANCE of getting the change we need. First we need to get her through the door into Washington. Then she can go to work on cleaning up that mess! McCain just might live to regret picking her because she won't play along and become a part of the good ole boys! She'll turn his rump in as well if she catches him getting out of line! She stands for one thing only....to SERVE THE PEOPLE! "

drewman wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:40 AM:

" Hey say what you want, but when she was governor, she SOLD the state's jet unlike our beloved governor who uses it in his daily commute!! "

Lifelong Learner wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:39 AM:

" This newspaper should be called the Obama press. How repulsive to start the news article right away with "novice on the national stage." The Pantagraph hasn't printed one nice article about her. Shameful brain-washing is what it is! "

Independent ReDepublicrat wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:32 AM:

" No matter your party affiliation, the one thing this race has done is gotten people re-energized and re-interested in the political state of this country. That in itself is a win for the American people.

Argue away, but make sure you are passing your thoughts to those in office who are there to listen to you!!! Don't just waste them here in the blogs.

Stand up for this country!!!! "

Zeder wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:32 AM:

" WOW!!! She is enough to get my vote. I just wish she was running for President and not McCain. I like her!!!
It's official ..I'm voting Republican this time around!! "

uncletom wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:06 AM:

" Floyd, do you really think 49 democrats, 50 republicans and 1 mouth piece for the republicans is going to be enought a BP lobby machine in the white house? The democrats have never had enough votes to stop any problem that is occuring in Washington. Unless you are the clear majority...like the first 4 years of the Bush presidency (2000-04) then you have no mandate! Bush has an easier time getting things accomplished than the senate or the house. "

uncletom wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:02 AM:

" I agree with those that are saying there was NO substance in her speech. I hope as VP she is allowed to be a free thinker, and not a machine. Just a lot of mud sling (not her words), punch lines, and non sense. Of course this will make the right wing happy...because they just were happy to see anyone on stage. "

etc wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:58 AM:

" She is Bill Clinton in a dress with a journalism degree instead of a law degree.
Both claimed commander and cheif of national guard role makes them qualified.
Both have trooper gates.
Both are 100% politician willing to sell out their family for political gain.
Both will lie straight to your face (Sara was for the Bridge to Nowhere much longer than she was against it).
Both read well from a teleprompter.
Both attack with a smile.
Both claim small town values (I am from a small town. I don't think either of these people exhibit the values that were aspired to there.)
Way to go Republicans you've got your own Bill Clinton. Good luck. "

BJR wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:56 AM:

" Actually, Meh I am lost. What in her accomplishments make her less appealing? If she were a pro-abortion blow hard or for universal healthcare, you would be all over her. She only got rid of serious issues in Alaska, gave $2,000 back to all Alaskan citizens due to the surplus created from high gas prices. Oh, I forgot, Meh and the other liberals love living in states with too many social programs. When gas prices go up, it just helps our state deficit, so Emil and Blago can give themselves raises. Good call dude. Keep up with your intelligent posts. "

jj01 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:51 AM:

" Great speech from Palin and the rest of the men last night. Finally all the Obama coolaid drinkers get to see what people with conviction and morals look like. If your upset by what she said then you should be upset at Obama because she spoke the truth. McCain and Palin in 08!!!!! "

floyd wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:47 AM:

" Kevin. Gas prices rose at the time the democrats/socialist took over congress over a year and a half ago. Up until that time we were enjoying gas at around $2.oo. Your botox gal Pelosi pimped all her buddies to get them elected that they were going to fix all the high($2.00) gas prices because the republicans were allowing them (big oil)to bleed us. Jump to this year and we're paying up to $4 a gallon. Now it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that a $2 jump in fuel will cause our economy to increase cost drastically. Of course all the welfare checks are going out so you should be happy. Anyone who lived through the Carter years should know whats coming if Obama get elected if not worse. "

Independent ReDepublicrat wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:40 AM:

" I have been on the fence about this whole thing thinking Sarah Palin would absolutely WOW me last night and stop my movement to the left. The fact is, by the time I was done listening to Rudy speak, I was done. My mind made up!

Last night what we saw was the same old partisan seperation that continues to divide the people of this great country. I'm done with it. This country needs to be done with it.

I'm a Reagan Republican. And in the words of one of the greatest Presidents of our time, let's "tear down that wall...". The one that is so divisive, and ripping at the very fabric of this country.

And I get it, John McCain is a hero. I respect him very much for that. I just wish everyone would stop telling the same old story. But in true good-ol-boy fashion, they have to hang on to that and not be able to see what needs to be changed in this country. "

Esteban Colberto wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:34 AM:

" I love how they act like their party was not in control of the WH the last eight years and had the whole congress the first six of that. They are trying to act like they are not from the same party as Bush. So if they also want change from that, why not be a real maverick and criticize those policies OR are they reall more of the same? "

voa wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:34 AM:

" Well here we go again folks. Are we all this ignorant? The left running their mouths as hard as the right and vice versa. Back and forth until eternity! Neither party will give an inch, there is little to no "reaching across the aisle", and BOTH stand there and lie (or bend truths) about the other. When are we going to stand up and say ENOUGH of this? Is this the kind of country we can be proud of? Are wer destined to be mired by bureaucracy while nothing gets done? "

Jarhead71 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:33 AM:

" Wow, the story mentioned that her 17 year old daughter was pregnant no less than three times in this one story. It might have been four times, but I am not going back to re-read it just to make sure. I wonder if anyone knows that her 17 year old, UNMARRIED daughter is pregnant? Must have been a slow day in the news world. They needed to fluff up their story to make it take up more print space. "

The other Dave wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:33 AM:

" It was great to hear a real speech from the Republican standpoint. A speech with facts and promises from a conservative position and with a huge amount of patriotic pride in it.

But it is even better to read the hate, lies and gossip that the liberal Democrats type in this blog as a reaction. Keep up the hate, please. I need entertainment. "

gwife2 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:31 AM:

" part two of post......
Dont judge her just b/c you can't wrap your mind around a woman being in the white house. Her state has a surplus look at our statewe have a demo in office for Gov & we are so out of balanced & Obama is from our state. What does that say about him. And speaking of not know who she ishow many of us didn't really know him until he appeared on an Oprah show a year or so back stating he MIGHT run for president. Even Biden this morning said that Palin had a great speech & complimented her. I think the only thing you demos are afraid of is we stand for what you hate & wish you could be. "

DT wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:29 AM:

" Dear Bitter Academic:
So far, Obama has only the demonstrated the ability to the do the first two but he still looks like he's reading a speech. His biggest failing is a complete absence of a sense of humor. Plus he's running for the #1 slot. Why should we be excited about that? "

ambr1 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:14 AM:

" Im so tired of hearing about Palin. Her speech last night was downright nasty. I was glad Obama had enough class and dignity not to hold a speech like her's that just came acrossed as sounding very uneducated. As a woman and a mother I am not impressed with her, and I find it offensive that the Republican party thinks they can just throw any female off the street into the VP position and because I am also female I will vote for her. I agree she is being used as a puppet, and as an educated woman I find it very offensive. They need to stop talking about her children and keep them out of the media. I think it was disgusting how they complained they wanted privacy and them in turn shoved those poor kids right into the media limelight. I don't know how any educated person can vote Republican after seeing Guiliani and Palin be so juvenille and nasty last night in their speeches. Disgraceful! "

shechem wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:12 AM:

" Some of you just can't seem to see it. Kevin, what were gas prices before the Dems took over the house and senate and what are they now? Bitter Academic and SoKratz, obviously you must think that Obama writes his own speeches since you mention Palin "reading a speech", get a clue. I haven't seen an attack with an ounce of substance here, which part of her speech wasn't true? That a mayor has more responsibilities than a "community organizer"? That one candidate uses his career to advance change, while another uses change to advance his career? That Obama (Mr Change) picks one of the most entrenched party line 30+ year Washington insider to help with change? Wake up. "

cheesehead wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:01 AM:

" You far lefters, accuse the McCain/Palin ticket of just not "getting it". Reading these comments, I don't think any of YOU get it.

For exampe:
Her state produces energy for America. We are in the middle of a serious energy crisis. She knows energy. Who can put together a better energy plan for America than someone who has been involved in a major energy producing state?

The problem isn't that McCain/Palin have no ideas and stand for nothing (like your guy Obama) the problem is you don't like what McCain/Palin stand for. Your party lets special interests make the laws. (no oil drilling=environmentalists)

I am all for cleaning out Washington. This is a government by the people and for the people. McCain/Palin can get it that way again. Obama would bring to Washington with him all of his Chicago/Illinois political buddies. Do we want our country to be run as ineffciently as Illinois? "

sycophantman wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:59 AM:

" She is a compelling personality, but her speech obscures the fact that we simply don't know who she is. People like to compare her experience with Obama, but Barack has been vetted for 18 grueling months before now, and we got to hear his first noteworthy speech 4 years ago, we've had time to get to know him. Considering the age of McCain, it just seems irresponsible to have as the VP someone as unknown and unvetted as she is.

Also, please, stop bashing the media for digging into her backstory. This is what they do and it is what we should expect from them. How else would we know anything about this woman who could well end up running the country? Millions of people have already voted for Barack as a possible president, only one person has voted Palin a step away from the presidency... "

realist wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:37 AM:

" I totally agree with Occam's post. You democrats sure did lose your sense of humor, Palin's comments were right on target about your boy and you seem a bit testy now. You're right, this country does need change. But certainly not the kind of change that Obama-Biden-Laden would bring. You know what would be really funny, I wouldn't be surprised to see Blago make a couple more bonehead moves and the people in Illinois (I should say Chicago) wake up and shy away from Oslabba because of it. McCain in an upset in Illinois, that would be really funny! "

adonis wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:36 AM:

" Santo Fan: Seriously...change you name. It's embarassing to us Cub fans. "

G. Swardson wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:35 AM:

" It was a GREAT speech!!!

She brought Curious George down a few notches and Biden's remaining plugs fell out of his head too.

The point of desperation will happen tonight as Barry will appear on the "No Spin Zone"...keep ripping on McCain/Palin but the party has been united. "

buckeye wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:34 AM:

" B-Rock isnt the only rock star. "

editorgirl62 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:34 AM:

" Palin delivered a speech like none I've seen before! She didn't put on airs and try to be something she's not. She's a parent, she comes from a small town, and she's proud of it. I knew nothing about her before this speech. I was blown away! Palin DOES get it, this election is NOT over, and while I can't say I'm too crazy about McCain, I have to say that Sarah just may be what puts him in the White House. "

Meh wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:34 AM:

" So funny that Republicans are taken in by a well written, well delivered speech after blasting Obama for being exactly that.

Palin's accomplishments speak for themselves and will only win her support among people who would vote McCain already. Most Clinton supporters, with the exception of the Operation Chaos/PUMA types, aren't going to be interested in a pro-life creationist.

Bring on November! "

Jarhead71 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:24 AM:

" I just think all of you two-party promoters are funny! We have offered a new guy with an old Washington insider running against and old Washington insider and a new gal. The old guys are there to make sure that the newbees are kept in line and schooled in Washington insider rules. There is not one grain of sand difference between the offerings. It is Washington politics as usual. Both dance to the music being played and that music is being played by international corporate oil companies with countermelodies provided by big insurance and pharmaceuticals. The people are only allowed to hum along, they have no voice in the matter. "

justme2 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:51 AM:

" “Victory in Iraq is finally in sight; he wants to forfeit,’’

Do we forget that this was a war that was started based on lies and deceit by someone in their own party? We forget the many, many lives lost needlessly in this war. We forget that we should have never been there in the first place?

If Victory in Iraq is finally in sight, then I guess there is NO problem in pulling out our boys now huh? Well, seems not as we have some of our own shipping out to Iraq very soon.

We should have never been there and it is time for them to come home. NOW, not when the republicans believe that it is time, RIGHT NOW! "

justme2 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:48 AM:

" If ONE word of that was her own, I'll kick myself. No, it sure doesn't take much to make an "impact" with words that are written for you. Isn't that what those words are designed to do?

Another thing, working within the community is a crucial element within our world. While miss high and mighty was in the sweet governers office in Alaska, Obama was in the middle of it all pushing for REAL changes. He was in the streets of Chicago helping voters learn how to register and make their voices heard. He was helping people who have little money better themselves and take steps. THIS IS WHAT AMERICA NEEDS!

We need someone willing to teach not JUST preach. You can talk a good talk, but what really needs to be done is someone to walk the walk. Anyone can SAY what should happen, but it really takes someone strong, willing, and ready to get in the middle of it all and show HOW to make a change. One thing we have sure learned in this world is that change doesn't happen just by talking, it happens by DOING! "

let's see wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:47 AM:

" Palin's speech is being compared to Reagan, and is being hailed as an energizing move. Let's not forget Palin was a communications major in college. I don't think someone handed her that speech, and she got up and read it as best she could. I think it had a lot of her own speak in it, which she is very capable of writing as well as delivering. Remember the hockey mom joke -- that couldn't have been written by some speech writer. "

JMK wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:33 AM:

" Santo Fan - Check your Democratic talking point buddy, the WSJ contributer you are referring to has fully explained her "it's over" comment taken out of context and what it is referring to. It would sure be more fun if people thought for themselves instead of just regurgitating what others want them to think. "

johnd wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:03 AM:

" She was a nobody 5 days ago.Then she slings mud and the Republicans think she is great.McSame had to scrape the bottom of the barrel to find someone with a not so corrupt image.He even messed that up because she is under investigation also.Wonder why it is every time she opens her mouth I think of Flo from Al's dinner? "

dman wrote on Sep 4, 2008 3:56 AM:

" I see it typed, but still haven't seen it explained.
what exactly is this change Nobama will bring us?
the same change he brought us here in IL? What happens to you if you don't show up for work? Then why haven't we fired Nobama by now? Also, you want to harp on getting away from good ole boy politics, yet you pick Joe "good ole boy" Biden for VP??? that makes no sense "

candy2 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 2:07 AM:

" Go girl go---You just got my vote. Am 100 per-cent behine this lady. What a wonderful change if would be to have a woman in the second highest office in the U.S. It will take a woman to get us out of the mess that men have made. GO GIRL GO. "

Annienap wrote on Sep 4, 2008 12:52 AM:

" GREAT speech, Sarah! Isn't it strange that when someone speaks the REAL truth instead of trying to be MLK or a televangelist who has nothing to offer except charisma, so many people get upset? Constitution? I doubt any of those who are so upset even know what the Bill of Rights is; let alone the rest of the Constitution. Even if Sarah and McCain don't win this time, we can be SURE that she will be around in 4 years and I will be looking forward to it. COUNTRY FIRST! GO MC CAIN! GO SARAH! "

cats55ire wrote on Sep 4, 2008 12:41 AM:

" Excuse me, all of you who are voting for Obama and want a "change" . . . . are you looking for a positive change or NEGATIVE change??????

GO McCAIN/PALIN!!!!! :) "

Emily wrote on Sep 4, 2008 12:01 AM:

" Dear Follow the Constitution,
The Republicans poop on the constitution when they take away our civil liberties. I am not not afraid, though, because you live in Illinois and are probably too busy believe that dinosaurs aren't real and Bush is the best thing since Regan to work the swing states. See you in January crying in your diluted shoes. "

Bitter Academic wrote on Sep 4, 2008 12:00 AM:

" So, this woman's qualifications include the ability to read a speech, sling mud, and crack lame jokes. I'm not sure why we're supposed to be excited about her. "

Emily wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:59 PM:

" Look up "Lady Jane Gray" or "the nine day queen" or "patsy" or "bait" and you will see a strong similarity to Palin. Who I think is a total moron. "

Occam wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:37 PM:

" LOL! Can you sense the utter and outright fear of the first three posters and their straight out of the DailyKOSbot talking point comments. Can't wait for the debates, Obama/Biden will be pwned BIG TIME! "

jason_06_01 wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:37 PM:

" FollowtheConstitution- You are a D A wasn't President Bush an everyday down to earth American that one could drink a beer with or chat with. You Republicans just don't get it!! I would have thought after 8 years of lies you would!! It's a time for a change!!! "

aggin wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:33 PM:

" haha FollowTheConsitution. If anyone out there is like me, I haven't heard of this lady until about 5 days ago (maybe some of you have). Now FollowTheConsitution is singing her praise like shes the next christ.

I'm personally a fan of Obama, but i'm not going to really rant on the subject here (because, unlike most people on here, I know to not ramble about stuff i honestly know too little about.)

I just found FollowTheConsitution's post interesting. "

Home Plate wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:18 PM:

" I have seen many conventions over the years, perhaps too many? I must admit, I did not know what to expect from Sarah Palin. I can not say that I am a McCain fan, but to honest, I was very impressed with Sarah. Sure she has some things that will allow the Demos to attack, but for the most part, she can handle the VP position, with a touch of class, a touch of force, but perhaps her strongest point may be her love of country, family, and unification. That was what I was looking for, because I have not seen it from the Obama campaign and likely will not! "

Proud Conservative wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:17 PM:

" SARAH SARAH SARAH!!! Awesome speech. She said the things those of us on the "right" side have been wanting to hear for a long time. The liberal commentators were SPEECHLESS as they tried to find something to critique after she left the stage. The media's worship of Messiah Obama - and in their rabid pursuit of anything to bach Palin (anyone seen this week's "US" magazine cover? Whatta joke) - makes me sick. "

Kevin wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:12 PM:

" yes, if you want more of the same, poor economy, high gas prices, war for NO reason then yes vote for Mcpain i mean Mccain.but if you want change OBAMA is the answer "

chisox81 wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:08 PM:

" David Espo wrote a pretty good article here until the last line, where he loses any hope of being an impartial observer. The last paragraph sounds like it was written by an editorialist in the Vidette (ISU Student Newspaper)...the AP should have higher standards. "

FollowTheConsitution wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:02 PM:

" Palin Rocks the HOUSE DOWN!!!!

WAKE UP AMERICA!!! This is your wake up call!!! This is your chance to get someone good into Washington and go to work on cleaning up our government!

Palin is your everyday down to earth American citizen that cares only about government serving YOU the PEOPLE!

While she spends the next 8 years as VP we can work on replacing congress with more people like her and when she is up for the Presidency we can restore this government back to what it is suppose to be and restore constitutional order in this country again!

GO SARAH! GO SARAH! GO SARAH! "

kingjeffy wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:01 PM:

" The gloves are off. Bring on the DemoRATS!!! "

let's see wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:31 PM:

" She's got Obama's number big time! "

chitowngirl wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:30 PM:

" I wonder how fast the speech writers had to turn this "gem" around. Does Palin realize she is being used as a puppet by the Republican Party? "

Socrates wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:14 PM:

" Wow...That was beyond rude and out of line, unreal. What a joke! No grace, no class, not even a little professionalism . . . Nothing real that she brings, just a bunch of bs one liners. Seriously, is she really Tina Fey? This is a B movie right? "

Santo Fan wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:12 PM:

" Perfect running mate for McBoring. Like McBoring, Palin doesn't get it. This election is over....just ask the republican analysts caught on tape criticizing the Palin pick and saying that the election is all but over for McCain. Watching this convention is like watching an old re-run of the Grand Ole Opry. So out of date and so lame. Good game McCain....thanks for playing. Obama-Biden in a landslide. "

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