OK, now I'm getting interested in Palin

[Questor]

Here's an example of why....

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/24/us/politics/24palin.html?_r=1

[Skunk]

I voted for her and the old ghoul in 2008. I'd probably vote for her again in 2012. She seems trustworthy and she is obviously very likable, at least in my opinion.

[Sourdough]

I voted for her for Governor, was pleased with her as Governor.  There was a few things I wished she had pushed harder on, but she did a good job.  The sour grapes attacks by other Republicians, and the enemies she had in Wasillia is what she had to dael with the most.  It finally got to a point where she was dealing with those issues more than she was able to be governor so she decided it was best to ler her Lt Governor take over.  He would be able to get the job done.

She did go after the Big Oil companies and they took her to court, she won.  They are currently drilling for natural Gas on the Nort5h Slope. 

She is now getting her ducks in a row so to speak, and I think she will come out soon swinging.  I feel she will go after a US Senate seat this next year.  And that will be her spring board.

[Graybeard]

As a rule I don't like women in politics. Generally speaking it doesn't take them long to show their level of incompetentcy ala the govenor of LA during Katrina, Pelosi, the gals from CA and the list goes on.

Still looking at her record and listing to her speak this gal seems a huge cut above the average woman in politics. I voted for her and the ticket she was on admittedly more to keep the incompetent we got in their place out but also because I was kinda hoping they's win and the old fart in first place on the ticket would kick the bucket and leave her in charge.

She's the only woman I've seen in politics so far I could actually vote for to run this nation. I'd still feel more comfortable with a man in that seat IF (GREAT BIG IF) he believed as she does and acted as she does. It's been a long time since I've seen one who does.

[thxmrgarand]

The United States would certainly be better off today if Palin was President or even Vice-President.  I do not see how any private sector working person could disagree with that (except for Acorn employees I suppose).

[gstewart44]

She's the only woman I've seen in politics so far I could actually vote for to run this nation. I'd still feel more comfortable with a man in that seat IF (GREAT BIG IF) he believed as she does and acted as she does. It's been a long time since I've seen one who does.

+1 on that GB......  I voted for her too and hoped she could accede to the White House.   I will follow her path in politics very closely.

[Cabin4]

Anything is better than Obama. Let’s face it, the guy is not even a natural born American and he's a Marxist. So when comparing him, just about anything is better. I too voted for the republican ticket in the last election. As others have said, it was more about the lesser of two evils when it came to McCain versus the illegitimate Marxist Obama. I would much have preferred Palin at the top of the ticket. McCain is an idiot and while I like most of Palin, there are things about her I don't like.

I'm not sure Palin can win the republican primaries for the 2012 cycle. She is perceived as too toxic on the national scale. What we need is someone a bit less toxic if there is a chance to knock off the Marxist. Maybe it will all change as Obama continues to plunge our country off into the abyss and some of the toxins will be removed from Palin. Not sure. I would vote for her in a second but would prefer someone like Paul or Barr.

[fr3db3ar]

The only real problem I see with having a female president is,  how many countries do we deal with that see women as second class citizens?  You saw the videos where these people wouldn't shake Obama's hand...can you image how they'll treat a female?

I'm all for it by the way.  At this point anything is better than the track that we're on.

[BMoeller]

They'd be knocking themselves over to shake her hand as good as she looks.

[Hairtrigger]

  how many countries do we deal with that see women as second class citizens?  You saw the videos where these people wouldn't shake Obama's hand...can you image how they'll treat a female?

Ever notice that the USA is the only country worried about offending others?
 












 

[The Hermit]

Palin got deliberately screwed by CBS coverage, by another woman I might add.  Media did its best against her. I thought that she held her own against Biden. She is picking up speed. It was a shame that the party couldn't find someone stronger than McCain. I still don't see a clear leader emerging. We have no more heros or good guys. Where is John Wayne when you need him?
 

          The Hermit

[Redtail1949]

Man I was a Mcain true believer the first time around for him...then the second time came along and his position on the illegal aliens and amnesty was so baffling to me me i lost faith in him. Then I really started studying him and saw he was just another politician that was always testing the winds before he jumped in. His misteps he made during the campain convinced me that he was not a leader just another follower of polls. However he is cooked and is not of any importance in the next election as his age has him now.

Palin on the other hand strikes me as a true person of the heart that loves her country and would have the will and strength to do what is right regardless of polls. I think I could support her if she ran...time will tell.

Obama will go down as one of if not the worst president in our history. The question is how much damage will have been done in the next 3 years. The democrats will lose by a hugh landlise in the next elections in 2010 as well as the next presidential. Not because the other party is worthy simply because the people will be so afraid of the progressive liberal ideology.

I hope that somewhere a true patriot will come forward not only for president but in all parts of our government. I hope and i pray that somewhere there is a soul that come forward with the stature and wisdom of some of our founding fathers.

[45-70.gov]

The only real problem I see with having a female president is,  how many countries do we deal with that see women as second class citizens?  You saw the videos where these people wouldn't shake Obama's hand...can you image how they'll treat a female?

I'm all for it by the way.  At this point anything is better than the track that we're on.

well  we  got  obama   
because  he was black  and  many  whites  had to proove they weren't raceist

now  it  is time to elect a woman qualified or  not
just to prooove we are  not sexist

palin  or hillery???


what  happened  to judging some one by the content  of their caracter

[thxmrgarand]

Fairbanks Daily Newsminer apology to Sarah Palin - 9/23/09

(now if other media would apologize)

An apology to Sarah Palin
By Rod Boyce
Published Wednesday, September 23, 2009 News-Miner
The Daily News-Miner has had its agreements and disagreements with now-former Gov. Sarah Palin at various points during her time serving the state of Alaska. We have tried to maintain respect for the office of governor and to be generally civil when discussing Mrs. Palin, her policies and the actions she took while serving as governor. The same has been true for the time since she left office.
Today I must apologize to Mrs. Palin personally and on behalf of the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner for the choice of words used on the bottom of Wednesday’s front page regarding her speaking engagement in Hong Kong this week to a group of global investors.
We used offensive language — “A broad in Asia” — above a small photograph of the former governor to direct readers inside the newspaper to a full story of her Hong Kong appearance.
There can be no argument that our use of the word “broad” is anything but offensive. To use this word to describe someone of the stature of the former governor — who is also the former vice presidential nominee of the Republican Party — only adds to the anger that many people appropriately feel.
It wasn’t all that long ago that I wrote a column highly critical of Mrs. Palin for not agreeing to meet again with the editorial board of the Daily News-Miner. I used forceful language to explain my belief about why she would not meet with the editorial board. I did so, however, with civil language. It was a tough column; many people didn’t like it, though many others did. I bring up that column as a way of noting that there is a right way to disagree, a proper way to treat people.
There’s widespread belief that too much meanness exists in political discourse today. The media, already held in low regard, need to be extremely wary of that meanness slopping over into their own work. I am responsible for the content of this newspaper and need to ensure that our employees adhere to acceptable standards of decency.
I will say it clearly again now: We made a terrible mistake.
Mrs. Palin, please accept this apology from the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner.
And please accept it from me.
I also apologize to our readers, many of whom have been devoted to this newspaper for years and who deserve better.

[blind ear]

I sent her a $10 vote of confidence several months ago and it's about time for me to do it again. Would have sent Ron Paul one to but couldn't fine where to send it to.

http://www.sarahpac.com/landing/?cdtrack_creative=9df74b6d-be24-4a77-8294-b45618d96e40&cdtrack_source=6766ecf9-5d7e-4988-ba24-e120e6fe0873

eddie

[myronman3]

the reason she is "too toxic" is that is what the old party heads and media are selling....a bunch of crap.  people are scared to death of her, because she poses a serious threat to their grasp on the controls.   so they slur and slander her, which only makes her more appealing to me.   they are outright terrified of her. 

[Fazak]

Palin was in favor of the bank bailouts.

The bank bailouts robbed the people.

No vote for Palin from me.

[Cabin4]

Palin was in favor of the bank bailouts.

The bank bailouts robbed the people.

This is exactly one of the things I did not like about Palin. However, my guess is she supported those initial bail-outs because the idiot at the top of the ticket had already flew to Washington and gave that stupid lame speech about bailing out the banks. Those bail outs were unconstitutional. Only Congress can appropriate funds. The executive branch has NO authority to reach into the treasury and hand out cash. Few politicians spoke out on the constitutionality of the bail outs. One exception was 6th district congresswoman Michele Bachmann from Minnesota. She later challenged the Obama admin on the same thing during a congressional hearing & testimony from tax cheat Tim Guetner who’s now running our Treasury department.

[Fazak]

Palin was in favor of the bank bailouts.

The bank bailouts robbed the people.

This is exactly one of the things I did not like about Palin. However, my guess is she supported those initial bail-outs because the idiot at the top of the ticket had already flew to Washington and gave that stupid lame speech about bailing out the banks.

Could be,...but in any event, there's no denying that she chose to play the game for political gain.

Give me a candidate who screamed from the rooftops against the bank bailouts.

The bank bailout *is* the issue of our time. It was the biggest single larcery ever perpetuated against the American people by their government.

Any candidate who spoke in favor of it is unfit to represent the people.

[Questor]

The way things are today, the Republican party may be too toxic for her. If anyone in my lifetime so far has had a reasonable chance of winning the presidency as a third party candidate, it's her. This is not because of her as a politician. This is because of the state of the two parties. I'm not a big fan of Palin, but she's the best thing I see today.

Have you read that the Republican pary made a straw poll finding that Huckabee is the most promising candidate today. I don't think he will be a good candidate.

[Cabin4]

Palin was in favor of the bank bailouts.

The bank bailouts robbed the people.

The bank bailout *is* the issue of our time. It was the biggest single larcery ever perpetuated against the American people by their government.

Any candidate who spoke in favor of it is unfit to represent the people.

10-4 on that!

Criminals are running our country. You can steal billions and trillions of tax payer money and hold high office or even use it to coordinate the illegal importation of under aged children for slavery into prostitution (Acorn). No problem. Steal a loaf of bread, get a DWI, get caught smoking a joint, get arrested. What a bunch of BS.

[BBF]

I have the feeling somebody had a real frank talk with that Alaska newspaper.

[Sourdough]

BBF: You are so correct.  Wednesday morning a bunch of us called the paper.  We were told the person that wrote that had already been dealt with, and given notice to look for another job.  Later in the day, at a luncheon, we were told by one of the most influential persons in this town (A strong Republican who may run for Governor next time around) that he had been assured the person was no longer an employee of the news paper.


Currently Sarah Palin is not affiliating with any party. 

The Republican party in Alaska hates her because she jumped into the primary and trounced their chosen incumbent person (Frank Murkowski) for the primary.  Now I feel she is targeting Murkowsdki's daughter Lisa for the US senate seat.  Lisa was appointed to her seat by her father, who sat in the seat for many years, till he ran for governor.  Frank Murkowski refused to resign till after he was sworn in as governor so he could appoint his daughter to his senate seat.

Sarah may do the same as Governor Walter Hickle did.  The Republicans would not endorse him so he went to the Alaska Independence party, got their endorsement and overwhelmingly won the race against both Republican and Democrat candidates.

Go, Hockey Mom, Go!    Takes a real woman to gentle a tough guy like Todd Palin.

I can just see it now, Secret Service choppers flying over the Yukon and Tanana rivers, watching over the First Dude as he competes in the Iron Dog Snowmachine Race.

[Sourdough]

You know how your mind just wonders after you have been thinking on a certain topic.  I just had a funny thought.

Sarah Palin becomes President or Vice President, either one.  She and the family come home to go on a fishing trip.  Here they are on the river bank and a Brown Bear comes along.  Secret Service pulls their 9MMs and empties them point blank and only ticks the bear off.  Todd pulls a 460 S&W and kills the bear, saving the Secret Service agents.  Now that would make National Headlines.  And not inconceivable for an Alaskan.  We are always saving tourist from themselves.

[blind ear]

It would take the same public action to change politics so banks don't get bail outs that it would take to cut out the corprate loopholes. I'm not calling the corporations evil, they must make a profit, just take the loopholes so that they pay taxes before R & D and the like, rather than shifting the taxable income through loopholes until it appears accounting wise that they only make a 1% or 2% profit. The person wanting to build a Bar-B-Que stand doesn't get the same advantage if he earns a pay check.Corporations have been given the rights of citizens but not the responsibilities.

[fr3db3ar]

I'm all for making corps accountable....but you know as well as I...that any extra moniez that they have to spend....or lose in profit...are handed directly down to the consumer.

[blind ear]

As long as they both have the same rules, OK.