Palin rocked the convention...

[hawkshoe]

I don't care if you agree with her position or not, you have to admit that she did a great job delivering her speech last night. Go Sarah!

[jhannum44]

She gave a great speech, and did what what was expected of her, and more.

[triple*eee]

She was very poised and gave a great speech.

[elizabethb]

She did a fine job. This was the first time I've seen her speak for more than a couple of minutes, and I wasn't expecting her to be so feisty and to take so many shots. It looks like she gives as good as she gets. Good for her. I had to laugh several times because some of her expressions were priceless and served to get her message across even more so than her words (mainly when she made the comment about Obama worrying about reading terrorists their rights). Unfortunately, her speaking voice reminds me a lot of Holly Madison (Hugh Hefner's main squeeze from "The Girls Next Door"), who is also from Alaska. They sound quite similar.

I thought McCain's handful of words after her speech were a little lame, and I was expecting more from him, but perhaps he wanted to keep the spotlight on her.

Off topic, I thought Rudy Giuliani had a lot of nerve to make the comment he did about religion in his introductory speech. As if he's so religious. Bah. I also thought Cindy McCain was Sandra Lee of the Food Network's "Semi-Homemade Cooking" the first few times the camera panned over her. I kept wondering what she was doing there and why the camera was giving her so much attention. Then I finally figured out who she was. Doh.

The debates will be interesting. I am looking forward to them.

[jafarhie]

She's been coached very well however I think the Republicans choosing her will set women back 100 years.

[maryr]

I don't care if you agree with her position or not, you have to admit that she did a great job delivering her speech last night. Go Sarah!

I thought she did a fabulous job. I think she is a strong, amazing person and I think she proved it lastnight. She is a person that we need in Washington. I'm sure she makes alot of people nervous. She seems to be a person who gets things done. Just by giving up her private plane shows that she works for the people. I can't wait to see more of her.

McCain/Palin a winning team!

[cdecee]

Very impressive speech.

[lisacna]

I thought she did a fabulous job. I think she is a strong, amazing person and I think she proved it lastnight. She is a person that we need in Washington. I'm sure she makes alot of people nervous. She seems to be a person who gets things done. Just by giving up her private plane shows that she works for the people. I can't wait to see more of her.

McCain/Palin a winning team!

She did give a good speech directed at republicans,,,did you hear anything bi-partisan that would bring both parties together to end the grid lock on issues. Why didnt she mention her stance on abortion ,,or her very extreme religious views? Did she do any explaining as to why she took earmarks for her small town,,or why she once supported that bridge to no where ,,,or that she actually raised taxes as mayor of her small town? I agree she was tough,,,that pit bull with lipstick. I suppose some will really like that,,,I will respect that opinion,,,I just disagree. I want someone level headed and thoughtful

[CathyVeester]

I think Sarah Palin did a great job!

And Rudy rocked the house, too!

[jabetx]

I liked Michelle Obamas speech better then Palins as a vice pres. (just my opinion).

[Flyingmama]

I think Sarah Palin did a great job!

And Rudy rocked the house, too!


Yup, they did. It was fun to watch.

[CAmom]

I thought it was a great speech though parts were the same as Friday's reveal speech.
I love the joke about the difference between hockey moms and pit bulls.

[lisacna]

I think Sarah Palin did a great job!

And Rudy rocked the house, too!

They did rock the house for republicans. Will this ticket bring the country republicans and democrats together to get things done? Or will it just push a strong right wing agenda? I saw alot of vision for the country last week at the DNC,, I heard alot of bringing the country together. And republican,democrat or independant,,,nothing gets done when we are divided into our respective camps.

[YellowPig]

Yes, it was an amazing speech. Best one I've heard in years. I'm still so pumped after watching it. Go Sarah!

[CAmom]

Oh and my favorite quote

Some politicians use change to promote their careers and some use their careers to promote change.

[CathyVeester]

Oh and my favorite quote

Some politicians use change to promote their careers and some use their careers to promote change.

Excellent.

Mine was "when the styrofoam greek columns are brought back to the movie studio" ...

[aycorn]

whoever wrote her speech did a good job, however did a great disservice by belittling and ridiculing community organizers.

I'm sure the church groups, neighborhood watch organizers, afterschool program organizers, and other neighborhood people who assist and try to get help to people losing their homes and jobs didn't appreciate that too much.

[YellowPig]

Excellent.

Mine was "when the styrofoam greek columns are brought back to the movie studio" ...


Yes, that was my favorite line, too.

[CathyVeester]

whoever wrote her speech did a good job, however did a great disservice by belittling and ridiculing community organizers.

I'm sure the church groups, neighborhood watch organizers, afterschool program organizers, and other neighborhood people who assist and try to get help to people losing their homes and jobs didn't appreciate that too much.

I think whoever writes Obama's speeches does a pretty good job, too.

Just sometimes they forget what they had him say in the LAST speech as they have him say something opposite in his next speech ... so then he has to correct himself or change his position in his next speech.

His speechwriters have to keep notes.

[cdecee]

whoever wrote her speech did a good job, however did a great disservice by belittling and ridiculing community organizers.

I'm sure the church groups, neighborhood watch organizers, afterschool program organizers, and other neighborhood people who assist and try to get help to people losing their homes and jobs didn't appreciate that too much.

No. Because not all community organizers have grandiose delusions that what they do will/should catapult them into the White House.

[alycep06]

she was a communications major after all and it was obviously written for her and contained no substance on issues and little relation to the facts

she showed her total lack of knowledge and understanding of "city" folk-the majority of the electorite. She cannot relate to anyone oustside of the small towns. She claimed the majority of the miltary comes from small towns-that is just 100% wrong.............

I could go on and on but if you were impressed with that...........well good for you


this choice will still hurt him in the race

[secular]

she was a communications major after all and it was obviously written for her and contained no substance on issues and little relation to the facts

she showed her total lack of knowledge and understanding of "city" folk-the majority of the electorite. She cannot relate to anyone oustside of the small towns. She claimed the majority of the miltary comes from small towns-that is just 100% wrong.............

I could go on and on but if you were impressed with that...........well good for you


this choice will still hurt him in the race

Well said.

[tweety]

Originally posted by alycep06
she was a communications major after all and it was obviously written for her and contained no substance on issues and little relation to the facts
Very light on substance. I can't believe she brought up the bridge to nowhere again.

Well, I'll give her that it was a well-executed speech. I almost expected to hear a school cheer, "Fight team fight!"

[hort1]

Victory in Iraq is finally in sight ... he wants to forfeit.


I saw this line in the text of her speech.



I'd challenger her to define "victory." She didn't.


I also find the accusation that anyone wants a "loss" to be the same old tired, divisive attack against someone else's patriotism and love of country.


Country first?

Sounds like "Party First."





I didn't hear the speech but the text of it reads like a pretty standard piece of GOP boilerplate. Full of references about McCain being a POW, attacks on Obama, but little t nothing about what she wants to do or how she intends to do it.

I'm glad she delivered it well though.

[aila]

i couldn't watch it, but heard about it, and what i take away from it is that with all the sarcasm and insults that were tossed out and on a personal level, is this the way, if elected, the republican party expects to work across party lines when they're going to have to work with democrats to get anything passed?

[mrsmariahc]

I honestly don't see what the big deal is that she gave a great speech (and I'm not saying she did either way). Anyone can get up and give a speech. It was just talk..I care more about actions and her past issue record, what she plans on doing, etc. Giving a great speech does not make you the best person for the job. Same thing with Obama.....I like him, but I really don't care if he gave a great speech or not.

[maryr]

Obama writes a lot of his speeches. He wrote the entire acceptance speech. She did give a polished performance. It shows she did master her sportscaster career. Anyway, I am watching Fox and Friends on rerun and they said the baby part of the speech made them all cry. Now I realize what I have kind of known. They are all fawning over her speech. It was directed certainly at the Fundamental base. Anyway, now I feel Joe Biden doesn't need to play nice which is wonderful. There was talk that he would have to treat her with kid gloves . But not now with her attacks. The debate should be great.

The pundent part was interesting . It is pundit. The attack on the "liberal" so called media was interesting. God help this country and land.

Where were her religious views?

Yes, I too cannot wait for the debates. Palin will be able to hold her own. Its gonna be good!

[aycorn]

lol i doubt it, not with all the lies she told last night, specifically the one about being an advocate for children when she sliced the budget for just that in Alaska

bring
on
the
debates!

Yes, I too cannot wait for the debates. Palin will be able to hold her own. Its gonna be good!

[secular]

Yes, I too cannot wait for the debates. Palin will be able to hold her own. Its gonna be good!

Can NOT wait!!!

[Kym]

I would have preferred to hear more about her stance on the issues and how she plans to change the country. Instead, I heard about her kids (which she doesn't want dragged into the debate) and her criticisms of Obama.

I thought her voice was annoying, she sounded like someone running for president of a high school, and quite honestly, don't understand why everyone is raving about her speech.

[lisacna]

Is there any information out yet on how this speech was percieved by women? I know how I took it but was wondering how other non republican women responded to her.

[TieDyeGuy]

I would have preferred to hear more about her stance on the issues and how she plans to change the country. Instead, I heard about her kids (which she doesn't want dragged into the debate) and her criticisms of Obama.

I thought her voice was annoying, she sounded like someone running for president of a high school, and quite honestly, don't understand why everyone is raving about her speech.
Oh good! I'm glad I'm not the only one who found her voice (not to mention the lack of content in her speech) annoying.

[ignoramoose]

I am dying! LMAO! Check out Biden's response:


http://wonkette.com/402526/joe-biden-reacts-to-palins-amazing-speech#comments

Man, I cannot WAIT for the debates.

[sallykay]

Yes, I too cannot wait for the debates. Palin will be able to hold her own. Its gonna be good!

No, she will not. She did deliver her speech quite well, and I will give her an A on delivery.

[CathyVeester]

No, she will not. She did deliver her speech quite well, and I will give her an A on delivery.

Considering the pressure she was under and problems with the teleprompter, I would give her an A on delivery, too.

[julesph]

I thought it was a great speech though parts were the same as Friday's reveal speech.
I love the joke about the difference between hockey moms and pit bulls.


I thought it was a great speech as well & while she did kind of repeat some things from Fridays speech I believe it was for the people that missed that...she needs to introduce herself & her family as not too many people knew much of anything about her prior.

I like a woman that follows her ideas & can stand up for herself & I think she'll do well in the debates

[maryr]

I thought it was a great speech as well & while she did kind of repeat some things from Fridays speech I believe it was for the people that missed that...she needs to introduce herself & her family as not too many people knew much of anything about her prior.

I like a woman that follows her ideas & can stand up for herself & I think she'll do well in the debates

I agree, things were repeated for people that missed her first introduction. She is an accomplished woman and I too love how she stands up for herself and I think she will have no problem with the debates. I can't wait! Bring it on!

[hort1]

I'm hoping that between now and the debates the McCain campaign actually lets her be interviewed by the press. So far they are keeping her cloistered.

[hawkshoe]

I would have preferred to hear more about her stance on the issues and how she plans to change the country. Instead, I heard about her kids (which she doesn't want dragged into the debate) and her criticisms of Obama.

I thought her voice was annoying, she sounded like someone running for president of a high school, and quite honestly, don't understand why everyone is raving about her speech.

Did you listen to Biden's speech. He talked about his family, sang the praises of Obama and criticized McCain but did not say where he stands on the issues or what he will do for the country. Why should she have to deliver anything different?

We need to understand that convention speeches are meant to rally the party, not get information out to the masses, that is what the debates are for.

As for her picking on her voice, that is just tacky.

[Kym]

Did you listen to Biden's speech. He talked about his family, sang the praises of Obama and criticized McCain but did not say where he stands on the issues or what he will do for the country. Why should she have to deliver anything different?

If the republican party wants to leave her children out of the race, so should she. She can't use them as political weapons and then get upset when other people criticize them. It's hypocritical.

IMHO, her voice is annoying. She needs a vocal coach to drop her pitch a bit and to stop it from resonating so much in her nose. Sorry you find that tacky. I find it a legitimate issue that could easily be fixed.

[sallykay]

If the republican party wants to leave her children out of the race, so should she. She can't use them as political weapons and then get upset when other people criticize them. It's hypocritical.

IMHO, her voice is annoying. She needs a vocal coach to drop her pitch a bit and to stop it from resonating so much in her nose. Sorry you find that tacky. I find it a legitimate issue that could easily be fixed.

I've said this before--she speaks in with too high of a pitch. I'm surprised someone hasn't coached her before; but, I'm forming the opinion that if she doesn't like what you are telling her, you are out, fired, gone. She did speak slower that before, so that was good.

[julesph]

If the republican party wants to leave her children out of the race, so should she. She can't use them as political weapons and then get upset when other people criticize them. It's hypocritical.

IMHO, her voice is annoying. She needs a vocal coach to drop her pitch a bit and to stop it from resonating so much in her nose. Sorry you find that tacky. I find it a legitimate issue that could easily be fixed.

Ugh, I believe when a little known Obama entered this race he also introduced his children...it's common when introducing yourself to the world when running for office

[hawkshoe]

If the republican party wants to leave her children out of the race, so should she. She can't use them as political weapons and then get upset when other people criticize them. It's hypocritical.
IMHO, her voice is annoying. She needs a vocal coach to drop her pitch a bit and to stop it from resonating so much in her nose. Sorry you find that tacky. I find it a legitimate issue that could easily be fixed.

All of the politicians talk about their families. That is part of who they are. That does not give one license to attack the children of politicians. This goes for either party. It is not hypoctritial of her. It is common decency not to go after children.

[sgibbs58]

I've said this before--she speaks in with too high of a pitch. I'm surprised someone hasn't coached her before; but, I'm forming the opinion that if she doesn't like what you are telling her, you are out, fired, gone. She did speak slower that before, so that was good.

I know many of you like Campbell Brown....here is a quote from her from the Dailykos


Campbell Brown: "I disagree with you Paul with your analysis, I think the woman, me, Tara, and Gloria didn't respond well to that. (in regards to Harry Reid calling Palin a 'shrill.') The Democrats better be careful with using that word like Harry Reid did."

Paul Begala: "Campbell, you're a great reporter, but I disagree with you here."

Donna Brazell: "I agree with my colleague Paul Begala."

[RockysJewel]

LOL it is so funny reading thru everyone's comments here. People who like her say good things the dems say the opposite.

This is why polictics and yakking about it is amusing.

Even not knowing how some lean you can tell by comments LOL

[Kym]

I have no problem with people introducing their children. BUT - if you are going to use them as a reason why you should get elected, don't be shocked and feign moral outrage when people use them for a reason you shouldn't get elected.

[lisacna]

Somewhere in this mix,,,it has been lost that PALIN announced to the world her 17 yr old was pregnant. None of the media dug that up and put it out there. PALIN did that herself. Then the msm picked up the story that she started. Regular people,,,who write blogs,,or comment on message boards are having a converstaion about it,,,that is human nature. People talked about Edwards,,his affair and the baby of his mistress,,,Human nature. Now the only time I see the 17 yr old mentioned in MSM is when a republican brings it up to say not to talk about it,,,,well then STOP talking about it. The media is easy to make into a villan,,,but it does not mean in this case that they were. Palin was an unknown,,it is the job of the press to do homework and tell the American people what they find as it relates to issues. They did so with Obama and they are doing so with Palin.

[sallykay]

I know many of you like Campbell Brown....here is a quote from her from the Dailykos


Campbell Brown: "I disagree with you Paul with your analysis, I think the woman, me, Tara, and Gloria didn't respond well to that. (in regards to Harry Reid calling Palin a 'shrill.') The Democrats better be careful with using that word like Harry Reid did."

Paul Begala: "Campbell, you're a great reporter, but I disagree with you here."

Donna Brazell: "I agree with my colleague Paul Begala."

I wouldn't characterize her voice as "shrill". She could use some more coaching in public speaking, which I'm sure she'll now get. I've said before that she's a smart cookie, and now that she's in the national spotlight, I believe she'll take advice from the upity ups.

[Meadow]

I have no problem with people introducing their children. BUT - if you are going to use them as a reason why you should get elected, don't be shocked and feign moral outrage when people use them for a reason you shouldn't get elected.

Exactly, I don't recall George Bush repeatedly referring to himself as "Father of Twin Girls" during either of his bids for the White House.

[BlueIrishEyes]

She drops the ends off of words . She mispronounced Pundent Pundit. Everything should be held up for scrutiny. I still cannot understand everyone making a fuss over her family etc especially for someone who has a pregnant teenage daughter. Something there fell short. I know if my teenager got pregnant I wouldn't be parading my great parenting skills. It is time to really look at her. Obviously she cannot do everything well.

Everyone is interested in her family because she is in the spolight. We seem to have a fascination with the families of everyone that is well known.

We have made a fuss over politicians families for eons. I remember the comments about JFK's family and his adorable children and his gorgeous and accomplished wife.

The fact that her daughter is pregnant does not diminish her parenting skills. I know some excellent parents who have children that have not followed the teachings or morals of the family. That in no way negates their parenting skills.

What I find distasteful is the constant insinuation that her last child is not hers. There is no proof to sustain that accusation. Yet, it continues to be inserted into every possible thread on this forum.

I have made an educated decision to vote for McCain/Palin--on the issues. However, the vicious attacks on Palin makes me glad that I am not a part of the group perpetrating the attacks. If Obama/Biden wins, then the majority has spoken. I will not disrespect them during the campaign process or resort to reading and posting misinformation gleaned from unscrupulous publications.

[julesph]

He is not running on his parental skills nor his special needs child. I am sick of her using her kids as gimmicks to appeal to the Christian fundies .

then perhaps he could stop telling us how to raise our own kids?

[sgibbs58]

Somewhere in this mix,,,it has been lost that PALIN announced to the world her 17 yr old was pregnant. None of the media dug that up and put it out there. PALIN did that herself. Then the msm picked up the story that she started. Regular people,,,who write blogs,,or comment on message boards are having a converstaion about it,,,that is human nature. People talked about Edwards,,his affair and the baby of his mistress,,,Human nature. Now the only time I see the 17 yr old mentioned in MSM is when a republican brings it up to say not to talk about it,,,,well then STOP talking about it. The media is easy to make into a villan,,,but it does not mean in this case that they were. Palin was an unknown,,it is the job of the press to do homework and tell the American people what they find as it relates to issues. They did so with Obama and they are doing so with Palin.

The media had come out with Palins baby NOT being hers. I agree that Palin should be the one to make an announcement about her daughter being pregnant instead of it being headlines in the newspaper as a HUGE DISCOVERY. I am sure the media hates that though.

[lisacna]

The media had come out with Palins baby NOT being hers. I agree that Palin should be the one to make an announcement about her daughter being pregnant instead of it being headlines in the newspaper as a HUGE DISCOVERY. I am sure the media hates that though.

The Blogs were buzzing,,,,human nature again. We will never know if the media would have made public Bristols pregnancy,,because Palin was quick to use her as a shield to dispell rumors about herself. IMHO she threw the child under the bus to save herself. The bus bieng the media circus that was sure to come from such a revalation. Had it been done the other way,,,the media exposing a family secret I would feel differently. Because there is no place for that,,,it isnt important to how she might run the country.

[KISSaholic4life]

Palin is a great speaker - but that's about it. She's got absolutely no experience to bring to the White House.

I kinda feel sorry for the Republican party this year -

1 - They're stuck with a candidate they don't really consider to be a Republican - McCain.

2 - McCain picks a VP candidate that no one really knows and has virtually no experience.

I said last month that Obama would win by at least 10 points - I've now upped it to at least 15 - 20 points!

[hawkshoe]

Palin is a great speaker - but that's about it. She's got absolutely no experience to bring to the White House.

I kinda feel sorry for the Republican party this year -

1 - They're stuck with a candidate they don't really consider to be a Republican - McCain.
2 - McCain picks a VP candidate that no one really knows and has virtually no experience.

I said last month that Obama would win by at least 10 points - I've now upped it to at least 15 - 20 points!

Don't feel sorry for us. Many of us do consider McCain a Republican and are very happy with our party's choice.

[LindaK]

I know many of you like Campbell Brown....here is a quote from her from the Dailykos


Campbell Brown: "I disagree with you Paul with your analysis, I think the woman, me, Tara, and Gloria didn't respond well to that. (in regards to Harry Reid calling Palin a 'shrill.') The Democrats better be careful with using that word like Harry Reid did."

Paul Begala: "Campbell, you're a great reporter, but I disagree with you here."

Donna Brazell: "I agree with my colleague Paul Begala." Should that be any surprise? Guess you didn't know Campbell Brown leans Right and is probably a Republican, her next career move will be FOX except she's not blonde. Her husband is an apologist for the Bush administration, Dan Senor, as he should be, they paid him well.

[sgibbs58]

Campbell Brown leans Right and is probably a Republican, her next career move will be FOX except she's not blonde. Her husband is an apologist for the Bush administration, Dan Senor, as he should be, they paid him well.

You couldnt tell she leaned right by the way she hounded McCains spokesman though...hahah

[Julieb]

whoever wrote her speech did a good job, however did a great disservice by belittling and ridiculing community organizers.

I'm sure the church groups, neighborhood watch organizers, afterschool program organizers, and other neighborhood people who assist and try to get help to people losing their homes and jobs didn't appreciate that too much.


I thought it was nice to hear her praise of small-town people after Obama's ridicule of them for "clinging to God and guns". That comment and his $845 billion Global Poverty Tax did a lot to alienate me from him.

[LindaK]

The media had come out with Palins baby NOT being hers. Prove this. I do not believe the mainstream media ever even insinuated that Palin's Down baby was not her own. Gossip is not news, although the cable networks were reporting much, much later that the reason Palin told all her daughter was pregnant (like no one would have figured that one out sooner rather than later) was because there was so much speculation about what was going on behind the scenes, and had she come out earlier with the truth about her daughter the rumor that her last child was not hers would have been nipped in the bud. Obviously some people in the blogosphere were in tune that something was amiss, they just didn't get it right.

[hort1]

You couldnt tell she leaned right by the way she hounded McCains spokesman though...hahah


Maybe the spokesman should have answered the damn question instead of trying to prattle off talking point.


Oh, he couldn't!

[sgibbs58]

Prove this. I do not believe the mainstream media ever even insinuated that Palin's Down baby was not her own. Gossip is not news, although the cable networks were reporting much, much later that the reason Palin told all her daughter was pregnant (like no one would have figured that one out sooner rather than later) was because there was so much speculation about what was going on behind the scenes, and had she come out earlier with the truth about her daughter the rumor that her last child was not hers would have been nipped in the bud. Obviously some people in the blogosphere were in tune that something was amiss, they just didn't get it right.

Who did??? I know Palin did not announce it.

[julesph]

whoever wrote her speech did a good job, however did a great disservice by belittling and ridiculing community organizers.

I'm sure the church groups, neighborhood watch organizers, afterschool program organizers, and other neighborhood people who assist and try to get help to people losing their homes and jobs didn't appreciate that too much.

I don't think church groups, NWP organizers, etc...think they are qualified to be POTUS

[sallykay]

I don't think church groups, NWP organizers, etc...think they are qualified to be POTUS

Well, I will be, just as soon as I have a few months of experience as mayor.

[LindaK]

I thought it was nice to hear her praise of small-town people after Obama's ridicule of them for "clinging to God and guns". That comment and his $845 million Global Poverty Tax did a lot to alienate me from him. It's billion, but oh the outrage, that Obama would put forth such a proposal. The Global Poverty Tax amounts to $845 billion over 13 years. The proposal would amount to $650 million a year for the destitute worldwide -- You are paying more than that every two days in Iraq. But god forbid any Christian would believe helping the destitute is more worthy than killing 'em.

US SPENDING ON IRAQ BY MONTH, WEEK, DAY, HOUR, MINUTE, & SECOND

PER MONTH:.......$10.3 BILLION
PER WEEK:...........$2.4 BILLION
PER DAY:............$343 MILLION
PER HOUR:...........$14 MILLION
PER MINUTE:.......$238,425
PER SECOND:............3,973

http://www.armscontrolcenter.org/policy/securityspending/articles/gwot_spending_burn_rate/

The Bridge to Nowhere that Palin was for before she was against was going to cost taxpayers $398 million in one fell swoop. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravina_Island_Bridge

[LindaK]

Who did??? I know Palin did not announce it. Don't ask me you said the media reported it was her daughter's baby, prove it.

[julesph]

Well, I will be, just as soon as I have a few months of experience as mayor.


Yes, then you can become a Governor

[TooOlduvai]

Well, I will be, just as soon as I have a few months of experience as mayor.

I think the bar has dropped again. Now all you have to do is get your name on the ballot. It's like horseshoes - close counts.

[TooOlduvai]

Yes, then you can become a Governor

bush skipped mayor and went right to governor from managing a baseball team. Come to think of it, republicans have a tendancy to gloss over a lack of experience when it's to their advantage to do so.

[Julieb]

It's billion, but oh the outrage, that Obama would put forth such a proposal. The Global Poverty Tax amounts to $845 billion over 13 years. The proposal would amount to $650 million a year for the destitute worldwide -- You are paying more than that every two days in Iraq. But god forbid any Christian would believe helping the destitute is more worthy than killing 'em.

US SPENDING ON IRAQ BY MONTH, WEEK, DAY, HOUR, MINUTE, & SECOND

PER MONTH:.......$10.3 BILLION
PER WEEK:...........$2.4 BILLION
PER DAY:............$343 MILLION
PER HOUR:...........$14 MILLION
PER MINUTE:.......$238,425
PER SECOND:............3,973

http://www.armscontrolcenter.org/policy/securityspending/articles/gwot_spending_burn_rate/

The Bridge to Nowhere that Palin was for before she was against was going to cost taxpayers $398 million in one fell swoop. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravina_Island_Bridge


Thanks for the correction. I had forgot that. I went back and corrected my post. By the war, I'm against the war also. I don't trust the countries we would be sending the money to to actually help the poor. In North Korea and other countries they sell foods like bags of rice to the poor that are sent to them for free. Or, government officials keep the food for themselves or let it rot.

Any comment about Obama's words regarding small-town Americans?

[RainGypsy]

I think she did a good job and that her fiesty style will appeal to a lot of people.

Don't ask me you said the media reported it was her daughter's baby, prove it.

I think that with the huge popularity of blogs and the like, they are almost considered "media" these days by some, and can be very influential. I think the brutal personal attacks could possibly backfire. Even if someone isn't gung-ho for Palin, they may feel compelled to sympathize with and defend her, and possibly even relate to her more.

[julesph]

bush skipped mayor and went right to governor from managing a baseball team. Come to think of it, republicans have a tendancy to gloss over a lack of experience when it's to their advantage to do so.

I don't believe we were discussing Bush.

If you want to compare Obamas qualifications to Palins fine. She's got him beat hands downs.

With OB as the presidential Candidate for The Dems, I wouldn't think you would want to bring up glossing over a lack of experience...pot meet kettle

[LindaK]

You couldnt tell she leaned right by the way she hounded McCains spokesman though...hahah well, maybe he should have answered the question that was asked of him

[TooOlduvai]

I don't believe we were discussing Bush.

If you want to compare Obamas qualifications to Palins fine. She's got him beat hands downs.

With OB as the presidential Candidate for The Dems, I wouldn't think you would want to bring up glossing over a lack of experience...pot meet kettle

lol. we're discussing bush now. you demand experience from the democrats, that the republicans didn't have. the definition of that is hypocrisy. Obama has much more experience than Palin. No credible person counts being the mayor of a small alaskan town as "executive experience." At least not without crossing their fingers behind their back. It's ludicrous, and we all know it. She's got less than 2 years as the governor of the state that is 47th in population. Bush had 6 years as governor of the state that is second in population - and look where all that "executive experience" got us. This Palin thing is nothing but a distraction from a party that's scared to death to talk about real issues.

[TawnyNY]

It's time for Obama to collect his toys and go home, playtime is ovah!

[Kathleenob]

I thought it was nice to hear her praise of small-town people after Obama's ridicule of them for "clinging to God and guns". That comment and his $845 billion Global Poverty Tax did a lot to alienate me from him.

Sigh. I love how people take what Obama says out of context. It wasn't ridicule at all.

At the fund-raiser in San Francisco last Sunday, Mr. Obama outlined challenges facing his presidential candidacy in the coming primaries in Pennsylvania and Indiana, particularly persuading white working-class voters who, he said, fell through the cracks during the Bush and Clinton administrations.

“So it’s not surprising then that they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren’t like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations,” Mr. Obama said, according to a transcript on the Huffington Post Web site, which on Friday published the comments.

[Kathleenob]

It's time for Obama to collect his toys and go home, playtime is ovah!

Now THAT is funny. She gives a good speech...albiet a bit shrill and whiny. Don't count your chickens, dear.

[jenninshelby]

I would have preferred to hear more about her stance on the issues and how she plans to change the country. Instead, I heard about her kids (which she doesn't want dragged into the debate) and her criticisms of Obama.

I thought her voice was annoying, she sounded like someone running for president of a high school, and quite honestly, don't understand why everyone is raving about her speech.

Agree.. I was really not that impressed..

[pksoz]

McCain and Palin were in Cedarburg, Wi today.....about 5 minutes from my house. A friend and I went there, but there were so many people there, there was no way we would have gotten through the line by the time they spoke. So, we just found an alley where we could hear them very well, we just couldn't see them. Even though I had feeling we may not be able to see them, I couldn't pass up the chance to 'just be there'. It was very exciting for that small town of 11,000.

[LastLaugh]

McCain and Palin were in Cedarburg, Wi today.....about 5 minutes from my house. A friend and I went there, but there were so many people there, there was no way we would have gotten through the line by the time they spoke. So, we just found an alley where we could hear them very well, we just couldn't see them. Even though I had feeling we may not be able to see them, I couldn't pass up the chance to 'just be there'. It was very exciting for that small town of 11,000.
Winning hearts and minds, one small town at a time. Next stop Bay City WI? He could just park at the crossroads at yell real loud and everyone in town will hear him.