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Well, she can read the speeches written by republican speechwriters well, even though it is a third-party account, does that count for leadership?
More of Bush/Cheney
And she didn't even go to Harvard…
this speech was awful and she did nothing but embarrass herself
Palin demonstrates a fresh approach ; any executive can recall when it comes down to one decision…one bet. She has been there. Palin and McCains team can make the difference America needs… Obama is a great professor and Joe a good steady eddie. I like an american Mom in the inner circle… prepared, accountable and focused.
She is a puncher…
Did the Bush speech writers go to Harvard?
Awful is a complement. This really sucked and I have voted republican. A hateful, thoughtless, cheap, arrogant sychophant. Just what this country needs!
Now I understand the vile filth that Democrats and so called journalists have been slinging at her. She is a genuine threat to Socialism.
She can read better than Bush.
Outstanding. We now know what a pit bull with lipstick (er, ah a hockey mom) looks like. Straightforward, no nonsense, honest, conservative. I like that.
She has the potential to be America's Maggie Thatcher
Derek: Learn to spell. I guess you were a child left behind.
Pull your pants up Derek.
A 5th grader can read better than Bush. And kick his butt on the tv show, too.
Tonight I learned that today's Republicans know how to be nasty and mean all in the name of whipping up the god-fearing base. Not enough to sway me their way. Hopefully tomorrow McCain will show us something better…
No substance. No vision. Pure gloss.
No major gaffes, but to say this was focused? No. She was high-schoolish and snarky. The speech actually lacked focus and was kind of a snoozer. After Giuliani's unnecessarily negative, thuggish tirade, I was hoping that she would erase all doubt and come off as thoughtful and presidential. Nope. She came off as sassy but not thoughtful or statesmanlike. I can't see her running the Senate nor stepping into the Oval Office. Bad choice, bad speech. D.
So, I guess the left is just going to have to destroy her. At least they know what they have to do now.
Can you put lipstick on a resume and will the American people look past the lipstick and find the void in experience?
WHAT a CROCK!! Nothing personal against her…but as the 'other leader' of the Free World, what a NON-entity!!! But so is McCain and bozo Bush.
She came across as genuine, strong and compassionate. It wasn't so much what she said as the person that said it.
I understand now why the left wing kooks hate her so much and are trying so hard to smear her. She is their worst nightmare.
Go Sarah Go!
That was simply amazing. Bravo.
She has clearly deviated from main stream issues. It is sad to see the little baby in a noisy environment who should have been sleeping soundly at that hour. Clearly she is misguiding and gathering sympathy by showing off. Why not highlight the teen pregnant daughter instead of the little baby?
Scary to think that shes running with a 72 year old..
Same old, same old
I dream of Genie. Did you notice the nose twinkle. McCain can and should be careful what he wished for.
I agree with Noonan – the race is over.
If I were a Democrat, I'd be afraid too!!
Obama is a bum with no experience. Go write another book, Barry.
Mrs. Palin gave an outstanding speach!!! As for those of you who want to condesendingly comment on who "wrote" her speach, let me remind you that Brother Obama doesn't write all his own lyrics either. That being said, it should also be noted that a speech writers job is to help with flow and framing of dialogue. The candidate provides the content and delivery. Considering the content in this instance I would say that Mr. Hussain Obama will need to pack a lunch because he's in for a long lonely ride. As for the blow-hard plagerist that is posing as a VP candidate on the other side… he's done.
Get used to seeing red folks because the map will be covered in it on election night.
The Republican Party is split down the middle between those who want to push international globalization–moving capital and jobs abroad where costs are lower and profits are higher– and those who are part of the religious right or concerned with the erosion of suburban life. Palin said nothing to address either issue. To throw the term "maverick" around doesn't make her or McCain one.
Ditto that Nate.
The speech was a little like "I dream of Genie", down to the nose twinkle. McCain should be careful what he wished for.
I agree with Noonen. This race is over.
n awful and extremely mean spirited speech written for her by others. She has a passable delivery. While McCain's team think they're on a good line on the "executive experience" theme, it hasn't been missed by anyone that based on their logic, she has more executive experience than anyone in the race including John McCain.
The fact remains that she got her first passport in July 2007. July 2007!!! She doesn't have a clue about foreign affairs and no foreign experience via her family. Not only have the Republicans delivered another derisive poke in the eye to the rest of the world, there is a real risk that this woman could end up holding the nuclear trigger while dealing with situations about which she knows nothing.
What happened to the GOP of honesty and integrity?
Not a word about global warming, the environment, immigration, or the ECONOMY. Same old Republican play book…to scare you! By the way, lower taxes and let our kids and grandchildren foot the bill!
Snarky, snide, venomous, cheap. But man, it was a pretty good speech.
I thought she did an excellent job tonight. Yes, her speech was written by a speech writer but all the candidate's speeches are. Not everyone can deliver a speech to a crowd of 20,000, regardless of how well its written. I am curious to see if she will have the same poise and show that she is a pit bull during the vp debate.
If Sarah Palin is such a nothing, then the Left should be celebrating. But the fear and loathing is palpable. If she is nothing, then why are you all so scared?
Lots of rhetoric about "gee, I am an accomplished woman, look at me", but absolutely no substance or position statement on the things that are critical to the country. Another empty suit propped up by the GoP.
home run/bases loaded. You go girl!
Thoughts have likely switched from "Oh no she might be President" to "HOW SOON can she be President?"
For all of you unable to spell liberals… this speech will resonate well with America. The people will now know the difference between genuine and pretense even when some of them will not know the difference between sycophant and "sychophant" :-)
Economy? What economy?
4 more years of the same and you got yourself a TV show.
Great! To Mike: All political speeches are written. Even your man Obama. But you can not take away her ability and her experience. Plus the speech was her ideas and outlines. I know I write speeches. She knock it out of the park!!
As a Republican in MA, who grew up in small town USA (western NY) I know why the Dems & Left fear this woman. She represents all that we aspire to be for our families and our communities. She has my vote – and many others I strongly susspect.
This speech lacked sincerity. Those touches to include the personal were ineffectual and far too scripted.
She exudes poise and charm and smarts, and she's not a bleeding heart, ivy league jerk. If you didn't like that, there was nothing she could say to change your prejudiced mind. Go write to the NYT instead.
I think she did a good job delivering the speech. But where was the plan and where was the inspiration to unite all Americans to move forward in these troubled times. After watching numerous speakers at this convention they are starting to sound like a broken record. The current affairs of this country seem to be avoided and nostalgia pushed to the extreme.
There was nothing in it for a common man.. it was more of why NOT to vote for Obama.. but nothing why to vote for her and McCain?? No convincing point why to elect them.. as rightly said by Bill Clinton "Sound Familiar"….. really it was more of the same ..
Canned mediocrity. She can read teleprompter better than Bush though.
She said who she is. She told us what she has done. She confirmed why McCain is the best choice. Very inspiring. The left's worst nightmare…
You (Republicans) can't handle the economy! But the Republicans sure can suplex the economy into the mats and have it stat down for the count.
Very scary the thought that she may get the 3am call.
Btw she just got her first passport in July of 2007! She's got no clue about the world we live in..
It was a Excellent Speech…..Very well Written & Given by her…SHE Brings an NEW Dimension and feeling to the REPUBLICAN Ticket….An Excellent Move by the MCcain camp….GO MCCAIN & PALIN…. All the WAY TO the WHITE-HOUSE….AMEN.
Very polished performance, for the naysayers 99.999% of the population could never reach that level of poise, ever. Props to her. I gotta believe there are some hard core Hillary supporters will start to think; which is the better deal, Obama or Palin? Obama peaked too soon, he is old news with nothing to say.
I was impressed with the delivery of her speech. I think she must be a true threat to the Democratic Party and Washington Establishment for all the mud that has been slung in recent days. And, I give McCain credit. This VP pick is shaking things up. I like the fact that they both have no fear about losing this election. They will let the voters decide. And, decide we will on November 4th. By the way, all the negative press on Palin and her family will actually help them, not hurt them. It is a bad tactical move on the Left's part. And, wait until Mr. Palin goes out to stump for the GOP ticket in mid-sized and small blue-collar working-class communities. I am enjoying how this is unfolding. Wow!
Incredible. The nay-sayers will abound, but her ability to deliver leadership to all of us will prevail.
Go to BBC.com if you want a TRUE, UNBIASED view of Palin. Unlike our press, they don't have any political alligience so I use them as an undecided voter. Still undecided now, but she was impressive and on point and has me tilted to M/P. Certainly someone who can sway critical voters in small rural towns within the key states.
She's no Hillary Clinton…
She'll mop up Biden in a debate.
Typical Republican fear and smear. Half truths on the threat of Obama raising taxes, personal attacks on his character and the use of out of context quotes lessen her credibility and diminishes the likelihood of debate on the issues.
good speaker, but not an honest person. i think americans will see through her upon repeat viewings.
Yes … she is no Hillary Clinton … that is a HUGE positive.
I heard it on TV, I forget which channel, that the guts of this speech may have been written before a VP nominee was even known. That's why I believe it sounded scripted, not sculpted.
The comments from you Democrats are just dripping with hate! Palin gave an uplifting speech, and yes, pointed out some negatives about Democrats – isn't that what she is SUPPOSED to do? Don't worry, she can't win (can she?)
There aren't any "half-truths" about Obama raising taxes. He frames his tax policy as if he will give tax cuts, but it is a FACT that his policies will result in tax hikes. Essentially, many of his rebates favor those paying little to no taxes, resulting in de facto welfare programs.
As a Jordan-ear Chicago Bulls fan who saw Michael's many electric dunks on his opponents, Barry and Biden got "posterized" by Sarah Palin tonight!
Liberals, you and your leftist German sympathizers can now feel the heat on your back from the pit-bull with lipstick… run!
To Contrarian et al: That should be fun to see! A snow mobile champion and a steel worker member in a union (and democratic) shop. What a joy!
And to Hillary backer–??? is that bad?
To Jackson: Wow, you've just described Obama. (Just substitute DNC for 'GOP')
No substance?! No position statements?! Were you asleep!?!
Inexperienced and Unqualified, with a twist of hatred.
A+ She hit a grand slam with her speech tonight. Anyone here that gave her a D or F is a kool-aid gulping moron. Great job Sara.
She reminds me of Dan Quayle, looks and no brains
The best put down of the pompous, condescending lightweight: His Self Anointed Holiness, St Barak Obama.
Not getting this independent's vote. Not.
This is the candidate who on the day of her introduction was hailed as the one who's going to bridge the gap to independents and disaffected Democrats? The hardcore conservatives are so stuck in their reality warping bubble, they can't even comprehend how alienating the McCain campaign has become to their independents who are going to decide the election. The religious right love this red meat but independents recoil at the sight of this zealotry. I guess we've got 60 days until the religious right gets their brutal reality check.
Awful. Her speech and her appointment have no substance. She isn't a challenge to the Democrats.
honest, straightforward, no nonsense or beating around the bush. great ability to push back when needed. outstanding.
Republicans had a chance, they totally blew it.
she hit it out of the park – maybe the next Margaret Thatcher.
She is absolutely fantastic. Great speech, impecable delivery and above all she connects with people very well plus you feel represented by a woman with great integrity.
To Nate: So you think Obama has a clue about foreign affairs when he makes statements such as; Iran is not a treat (next day) Oh yea… it is. Give me a break man
Palin has great poise and presence. Her speech was a home run. Should dispel the MSM's anti-Palin attacks this week. She is for real!
WOW, go get 'em Sarah Baracuda! It's too bad that Tim Russert wasn't there to share his perspectives following this speech.
Sarah Palin was great! The left wing liberals on this blog and in this country can only continue to slander, to hate, to make fools of themselves.I propose that you and your candidates continue down this path as you expose yourself for what you are. Sarah finally asked some questions that Barak Obama has dodged his entire political life.
Senator Obama, tell us about your 22 yr. membership in a racist, Anti- American church. If you didn't buy into it, why didn't you leave? Tell us about the transactions and meetings with Rezco and how much money and favors were exchanged.Release the papers that you have hidden on your association with militant radical William Ayers.Tell us why a community organizer is more equiped to be President than a governor to be Vice President.
Who are you Obama?
I have one thing to say about Sarah "Little Stalin" Palin : she does not kill those who do not bow to her . However, Sarah "Little Stalin" Palin will definitely fire you . Sarah "Little Stalin" Palin has truly demonstrated she is a fake evangelical Christian of a higher order than George Bush .
She's being criticised because someone help her write the speech? Can anyone point to any politician who doesn't "read" their speeches. Are BHO's speeches written by him? I think not!
Typo sorry- I meant to say Iran is not a threat.
I'm not seeing fear among dems. I'm seeing snickering and a certain amount of head-scratching. She's bad, and the base of the party is so out of touch they think that this was a home run. I really don't think she was impressive, and she had to be. This is the best Republicans can do? Now Olympia Snowe or Tom Ridge would have been a winner but then you couldn't play the persecution card. Weird.
Very Good, All commentators agree.
Biden will face tough comparison.
I would like to see a Obama -Palin debate.
Messiah, meet Barracuda.
She was for the "Bridge to Nowhere" and millions in earmarks before she was against them.
The party says she had experience leading the National Guard and since AK is next to Russia, that's foreign policy. That's just a lie, since the Governor isn't in charge of the Guard.
She's connected to a party that wants to succeed from the US.
She's involved in both abuse of power and financial scandals.
She's a hypocrite and a liar, part of the party of the same, and no amount of speech delivery will change that fact.
The speech reminded me of bumper sticker I saw recently: "don't make me go angry white girl on you!"
She was sharp as a knife and appeals to normal people like me.
She has that certain something and it was all good.
Sarah's gonna rattle your cage.
Hey, 11:48 pm. I admit that I do in fact loathe the Republicans because I love my country too much. I witnessed with a grimace what the Republicans have done to this country and the oppressing of its people – all in the name of the corporate mothership.
And given this, they continue to be smug as a bug and oblivious to the carnage they have wreaked. This is disingenuous to say the least. Republicans are never to be trusted. Republicans are proven to be great liars. Republicans will throw you to the wolves and then proceed to give their corporate sponsors wolf fodder.
How sad. More belittling the opponent. Mocking Obama and his life with seeming glee was mean-spirited and low. When policy and ideas and vision and hope don't work in your favor, then disparage the opposition. I prefer Obama's version of spirituality and Christianity. If I thought Sarah Palin's tone exemplified what Christianity is about — mocking, dismissive, disdaining, arrogant — I'd certainly distance myself from that church. She's a different version of the Rev. Wright style that so many Republicans critiqued. His was social critique … hers was personal. Sounds to me as if Karl Rove's minions wrote this one. I don't want to go back to that era. To the might or right, evil vs. good, my way or the highway talk of Bush, McCain and now obviously Palin.
Jackson—You quoted this-"Lots of rhetoric about "gee, I am an accomplished woman, look at me", I am glad I recorded the speech. I just don't remember the quote. Excuse me if I am wrong. Did you just make up a quote? Turth to power-? Who said those things? Did you?
I have to admit – she makes the case for actual executive experience.
I do like her style. Reminds me of Truman – plain spoken, sticking with the facts.
We need to see what she does/says over the next month and review for consistency.
She embodies the best of us. As a life-long Democrat, Sarah is the real deal, a natural leader with vision that has been missing from my party for since JFK asked us what we could do for our country. I can no longer hold my nose and vote for a Democrat and will vote for the Rep ticket for the first time. She is a real woman, mother, sister, daughter, wife, friend, leader. And still finds time to be a patriot. She is the best and the brightest and are we blessed to have her. God bless Sarah and her family – God bless America.
Does America really need a VP, who is so mean and sarcastic? If she is so sarcastic about her competen opponents, how sarcastic would she be about an average American? She thinks htat she is all that. That is not a charecteristic that one looks for in a leader. Where is the humility , these days? Have we lost our good old values?
As one in the middle, I was leaning towards Obama. Now with Palin, I'm going McCain. It's interesting to watch the left talk about Palin's lack of experience when Obama has little. I would rather have my President with valuable experience rather than my VP.
I'm sorry, but that poor baby. I realize she is probably on a different time zone in real life, but there is no time zone on the campaign trail… Why would you have an INFANT at a convention like this at 10:00 at night??? And then to parade that baby on stage and turn it towards the audience??? To use her children like that just tells me more and more. There is a reason why she is coming under so much scrutiny – poor decision making. Cindy McCain is amazing! Now THAT is a classy woman people!!!
Is this true, Obama never authored a bill in the Senate? I liked Obama but ever since he picked BIden, he's acting like the same ole Democrat spend more cr@p.. I thought Palin hit a HomeRun! I'd give Obama a 6 for his speech, Biden a -1 and Palin a 9. Let's see what the Vietnam vet has to say next.
I think Sarah did a great job. She has energized the Republican base. I am looking forward to the next eight weeks. But nothing changes the fact that she is not remotely qualified to be a heartbeat away from the presidency. Please, this is a person who has visited three or four other countries, well, maybe five since the Lower 48 are called the Outside in Alaska.
What's a moderate Republican to do? Bring back McCain v1.0.
Sarah Palin is an embarrassment to women and Americans. The speech did not provide any constructive reasons to vote for her or McCain and merely spitted out a hateful tone that is surely just going to divide the country even more.
Impressive delivery; she will be a formidable opponent. However, the speech laid out no vision for the future and will not appeal to independents or any Democrats who are McCain fans (if there are any left). The Republicans don't care about this country; they only care about staying in power. This speech failed to address the myriad problems we face and how to move forward in a constructive manner. I am terrified that the American people will make another massive mistake. I'm opening up my checkbook tonight for the Obama campaign.
As Bush has shown the world during the past 8 years, it is easiest to bankrupt the US and its moral standing in the world with a straight face when you do it from sheer incompetence and deep faith. Sarah is therefore the perfect choice for the Republican party. Ignorance strongly appeals to the ignorant. It is a match made in heaven for those who put God and guns above all common sense. If this ticket is elected, the next 4 years will be a continuation of the past 8 years and most likely a lot worse since every Republican president since the seventies has done his best to outdo his Republican predecessor: create a much bigger deficit in a much shorter time, wait for a public outcry to balance the budget and then do this by cutting all social spending.
She's Hideous, I disagree with her on every position. She'll make a worse President than W.
I gave her a C, but it was really an A and an F together. For the "energize the base" part, the A. But for the "different tone" she gets an F. This speech and Rudy's were downright nasty. Plays well to the base, but very poorly outside of it. Sad when the base needs energizing and you have to go 1/3 – 1/2 away from center to do it. In the end, this fact will be the undoing of this choice: She does not play well to the middle.
Whoever wrote Biden's speech should be fired
Doesn't John just need her to win the conservative vote (and to satisfy his Republican party masters)?
After the election he can go back to who he really wanted and appoint Lieberman to be his chief of staff and she can look after her kids.
What this country need is a bull pit with a lipstick!..
Go girl,.. the barracuda girl. America needs you, even the liberal media should have loved you, but it will take time.
I hope that she is this poised when she has to answer question on how she is goign to pay for the changes she is proposing. Hope she wont say that asking about here credentials are sexist! Please guys she talked about character but has she really addressed how she is going to deal with the economy. By the way are therey any muslims, latinos, jews, who live in Alaska?
The speech was fine, if a little too mean spirited.
I don't appreciate using a 5 months old baby as a prop in a loud room at 10PM at night.
The attacks she made seemed a little inappropriate coming from her position.
Ultimately, this seem neither helped or hurt her. The real judgment will come from her unscripted moments.
So long to what's his name from Chicago.
She know how t read the lines! She will self-destroy I believe.
stellar performance.Sarah Palin is no Hillary Clinton.Is a breath of fresh air. feminine. Smart,not oiverbearing. would easily grow into the job.
The religous right is in total denial. It's a way of dealing with their own fear that this ticket will be going down to defeat. Message to the wingnuts: Anyone who disagrees with you is not automatically a liberal. That viewpoint is what has led your party into this position. She just didn't cut it and the questions will continue, as they should. Why would McCain throw away the election like this?
Only one thing could have turned that frivolous, fiction-filled fabrication into a good speech: If she had ended it by saying, "…and though I thank you for opportunity, I must decline. I need to return to Alaska and tend to my state and my family." She might have even injected something to the effect of "…and when I have more experience behind me, I'll be back."
That would have shown character. That would have been (vice) presidential.
However, that could never happen, because Sarah Palin is ALL about — and ONLY about — Sarah Palin.
The jibs up Libs. I saw a strong, fearless, capable, fierce, and ready to rumble candidate out there tonight. Must have you and your rookie freshman presidential hopeful, shaking in your flip flops.
She is a breathe of fresh air for the country. She does not live in an unrealistic bubble like so many people. It is about time we have a politician like her. She is the one who has effected change rather than just talk about it. A great speech that resonates with the majority of Americans.
Sarah gave a great speech. I thought there was good balance between family, personal accomplishments, support for her running mate, and criticism of the opponents. And I thought her delivery, stage presence, and poise reflected her great gifts. Moreover, the scene at the end with her family and John McCain exemplified some of her political party's values. Come on people–give credit where credit is due. Sarah is a natural for the political arena. She will get my vote.
Voltaire said that common sense is not that common… how true it is and how visible in the comments posted by liberals who see leadership and qualifications in college professor/community organizer with no real bottom line responsibilities and deny those qualities for executive who was a very successful mayor and a governor. This is where this country came to… image over substance, psychotic self-discovery over real experience…
EVERY political speech is crafted by speech writers, Chris. I would bet that you would wilt under the pressure. Only gifter speakers can deliver under the pressure the way she did. Pressure was here big-time because (i) she is a bit of an unknown and (i) the media onslaught on her and her family over the last several days — her performance tonight was nothing short of amazing! If you disagree with the GOP, fine. However, her delivery and timing of this speech was nearly flawless. I was impressed.
You hypocrites talking about the poor baby! Obama would have never let the baby live.
Look in the mirror, you on the left are blind with hate. Sara did a great job and she will kick Joe Biden's rear in any debate. Obama is an empty suit.
Ahh, let me drink in the rage of spluttering leftists. Sweet…so sweet.
GRAND SLAM !!!! Spoken by a true American. Keep trashing her you libs,I havn't seen the Republican base this fired up in years.
mock, swagger, ridicule….such pathetic leadership qualities.
I simply can not understand the logic behind anyone who supports the M/P ticket. Bush has done more to hurt his base than he has done to help them – yet they continue to support him and the people who exactly like him – McCain and Palin. I mean this with no ill will or dis-respect, but are these folks crazy. They are voting for someone who is doing absolutely nothing to help them. Who, when asked, what have the republican's done for you – literally, have no response. I simply do not understand.
She was awesome! How can you not like this woman? This will be a no contest landslide.
The DNC looks silly compared to what we are seeing at the RNC.
I am proud of McCain and the republicans this go around.
I was undecided before this week.
I am overseas and could not listen to the speech but read it. She calls it as she sees it and I admire that quality. And by the way, based on Peggy Noonans off mike comment. We now know that her quality with written words does not extend to those spoken.
She gave a decent speech. She is going to have to be very careful, though. In a friendly crowd, her sarcastic, condescending manner comes off alright. After she is required to think on her feet, I think she'll quickly remind us of Hillary in her earlier, angrier days.
To equine girl – How do some people get so lucky with infants? At 4 months, mine would have required two outfit changes, leaked thru their diapers, barfed on their dad, and cried for at least half the time.
You Dems just don't get it. "I hate George Bush" is not going to win the election no matter how much you rant. I challenged you last night to name ONE right GW has taken away from you. You can't do it because there isn't one. You are not going to win until you leave Pelosi, Reid, and Hillary behind and find the next generation of leaders. This is what McCain is doing for the Republicans; heaven knows they need it. Obama has the right rhetoric but can't back it up with any accomplishments. You need to find your Palin.
If only the republicans could dump McCain and go with Palin. I am sure Obama is all about change now as well, starting with wishing he could change his pick for vice president.
i see many liberals afraid of Palin Power
they should be
Obviously no-one listened to the news this am, which clearly stated that Palin would need to write her own speech tonight. Home run in my book!
Steve, have any terrorists attacked you or your family in the homeland since 9/11? You are right — you don't get it.
This was the counter punch that we've all been waiting for. McCain has proved his point tonight with Palin—the Obama camp better come up with something more sophisticated than Biden and styrofoam columns now. Let the games begin.
Well, I thought she did a great job from a delivery perspective, but the speech itself didn't do anything for me. Maybe I'm just too jaded an cynical, but it just seemed like a transparent attempt to say the exact things things the audience wanted to hear, whether or not those things had actual and tangible meaning. Just playing to the audience, really.
The GOP has deceided the best way to forget the last 8 years is to be negative and decisive. It sad that all that talent could not have made better use of their time to show why america should vote for them as opposed to why we should not vote for a negative nasty campagin
Overall, a good delivery by an engaging personality. However, there was a point where she came very close to being comicly superficial.
What amazes me most about all the rhetoric is that the party which has governed for much of that last 30 years, (20 of 28 years of the Presidency) and 12 of the last 14 years of the Congress, is so anti-Washington. They have been the major driving force in what Washington is today. This did not happen by magic.
How ironic that this ticket will heal the errors of the past Republican administrations.
Sarah said very little of substance and she offered no thoughtful proposals concerning the major issues facing this Nation nor how to govern a pluralistic society.
The representatives of Tennessee at the RNC said it best … George S. McCain! I guess when you vote with President Bush 90% of the time, it becomes really hard to tell the two apart!
A Proud Supporter of Obama For President.
Answer to Steve: 3 things. The Republicans took the war away from North America and to the heart of radical Islam where it belongs. Rather than give up in Iraq, they finally fired Rumsfeld and got somebody in who could win when the easy thing would have been to quit. They cut YOUR taxes and mine. They learned from the Katrina disaster and are much better prepared. What they have not done is dealt with illegal immigration.
I love the response from the libs here that didn't like her tone tonight. The mainstream media attacks her 17 year old daughter, her husband, and her mothering of her children over the last 5 days, and they are put-off that she came out swinging tonight. Ha!
Very nasty. A role model for all Christians. I'm sure God was proud of her tonight.
Awesome! After the media bashed her all weekend I was worried. She is smart, funny, energy savvy, and connects well with people. My wife wants to put a "Palin for President" sticker on her car – and she has never displayed a political ad in 20 years…
No more my pet goat. We now have McCain's pet pit bull.
Excellent speech. She did well in putting the liberal media in their place by exposing BO for what he is. An empty suit.
Put some more lipstick on that dog!
She and McCain must send shivers down fat cats in both parties
The left keeps saying things are bad and we need change.
Please help me understand what is broken that needs change. Are things as bad as they were in '79? I was only 6 and fresh to this country, but talking to people that were around then, this is nothing.
Obama better come up with something to justify change that he is advocating.
Talk about big government. Wire Taping, tourture, Extortion, Corporate kick backs. No freedom of religion unless it is Christian. Take away a womans choice, opens the door to losing the rest of our rights and a dictator ship.
The WAR is costing us ZILLIONS, and when the Richest % and Corporations get all the breaks – Guess who picks up the tab. If you are truly a typical American the last 3 years have gotten harder and regardless who wins there is no light in sight.
Equine girl is worried about infants out at 10 PM.
Do you have a child?
Children can stay up for special occasions.
It's called family.
I assume you'd want a bed time police force.
Steve — just look at the editorial pages of the WSJ today for an excellent article about how the economic performance of the USA under Bush stacks up against the rest of the world.
Equine girl, That baby is not poor; it was asleep in the arms of family; Sarah Palin and family are the kind to go together to big events not leave someone at home with a nanny. Her speech – words and delivery were outstanding. I saw what I needed to see. She can do what she needs to do and that can do spirit is leadership.
So what if she has been too busy to travel the world. She brings a knowledge of home, family and work to the table that none of the three men can offer. She spoke about energy and taxes, big government, the war on terror and the strengths of her Presidential Candidate John McCain. Substance was there if you were listening. Go Sarah!
You are an idiot and I reommend you move to a better place like Europe, Japan or China. They will galdly have you and your America hatred
After that great speech you can bet the left wing media is going to go all out on their ongoing smear campaign against Palin. I think the media is revealing who they really are more clearly than ever before. Knock yourself out, guys, the country isn't buying it. Watch for a bounce in the polls.
Big turn-off. Just too gimmicky. Going Dem this time.
Sarah Palin did an awesome job tonight.. I am a democrat voting repub for the first time this year and am proud of it.
She can't keep her daughter from getting pregnant, or figure out whether to keep the baby, or let their daughter marry another teenager, until her VP nomination? As the VP, will she be able to handle national crisis, not to mention even preventing one?
As an independent, can some one provide me a true sense of why to vote republican, when the last 8 years have progressivley gotten worse. And the only message I keep hearing is Don't vote for Obama, Or Bash Obama.
Typically I have noticed throughout my life usually when someone is bashing someone else it exposes their weaknesses and insecurities.
Biden plagiarized a speech so don't talk smack about Palin's speech writers. Obama and Palin both are inexperienced (but at least she is the #2). Both candidates and parties stink, but I will be voting for Mc/P.
If you believe all those things are happening, you better start preparing for a revolution. This means gathering your guns and be ready to fight. What you are describing is tyranny, or lay down and wait for help.
The speech evoked fear of terrorism and taxes. What a crock when republicans have run the biggest government in the history of this nation.
This was pretty bad. The Republicans have become the party of the hillbillies and trash of all colors. Take me back to the Republican party that WAS elitist, stood for capitalism, limited government, and had the respect to not bastardize religion.
Selflessness is needed and foreign policy
The last eight years have almost ruined the US……. Who will think about the less fortunate without a boot or strap.
When will closed doors open and does trickle down help all or does it keep the private club private………look around and ask is this club reflective of America or the silver spoon
What would door if you were born poor and deemed threatening and too different to fit in before you even speak or they learn you were a Harvard grad
Hey WM-move to Europe or China.
Nice spelling you must be a product of our American School System. You are a prime example of why we need to focus on our people and not over taking the world or special intersts.
Don't you know that Hillary is just absolutely beside herself…. In her mind, she paid her dues, worked herself up the political ladder and was expecting to be crowned the Democratic nominee for President. Not only did an upstart Democrat knock her off in that, now an equally smart, sharp, eloquent and well-versed Republican female has taken the title of America's Top Political Woman. It's been a hard couple of years for Hillary. I almost feel sorry for her.
After watching the Palin speech and then hearing/reading the various Obama supporters' responses, I see one common thread: intense fear. Palin just may be the antibiotic the Republicans needed to knockout the Democratic disease.
The libs on this thread will hate her because she does not have a "union card" from Harvard or Yale. Hell, she isn't even a lawyer!!! Her husband rides snowmobiles!!! Gasp!!! He belongs to a UNION!!! He must wear clothes with his name on the front!!!
2 years as governor vs. 2 years as senator. Seems easy to me.
One is a consultant, the other actually has to do something…
I love how the liberals point out that someone else wrote her speech … as thought Obama and Biden actually wrote their's. Typical liberal hypicrosy and bitterness.
I am wondering when the media is going to start researching Obama's ties to Bill Ayers with the same vigor they've been researching every shred of information related to Palin. Clearly, the leftists are worried because their party bypassed the qualified woman for the inexperienced speech-reader.
despite fear mongering and those nut-job evangelicals and even the horror of Bush (who I never voted for), I will vote repub for the first time. Why? I am small town, working-class, white guy who has seen the dems put gender and race first while watching feminists push their agenda over poverty, environmentalism etc. At least the repubs have a simple plan: cut my taxes; don't ever screw w/small business; and leave me the hell alone! And I have no guns and think christianity is a sham.
It was superb. One question: is the one anonymous liberal who is writing all this hate-speech going to sit up all night entering this nonsense under a never ending list of pseudonyms? We've got your number hate-boy.
Tmoney – As someone who was across the street when the Pentagon was hit, and as a rescue worker at Ground Zero days after the attacks on our country, I can honestly say that I have absolutely no desire to have Governor Palin as our VP. I think it an absolute travesty that someone as smart and wise as McCain would pick her as a running mate. He recognizes that his age is absolutely an issue in this campaign – for better or worse – and as such, should, IMHO, pick a running mate who is capable and ready to lead this country. To potentially leave this country in the hands of someone so inexperienced as Palin, is, IMHO, retched. You ask me if any terrorists have attacked me in the homeland – I ask you – how many more attacks have occurred b/c of the poor decisions of this administration.
Wow! Hillary could only hope to touch people like Sarah did tonight!
Excellent! Home run. This will quiet the liberal witch trial… She is tough, smart and the Democrats are in trouble.
Last eight years:
1) tech wreck
2) 911
3) katrina
4) housing bust
Given those events, you have to admit that this great nation is doing fairly well. Trying times for any president. If you think things are bad now, change in the wrong direction will be much worse and take many more years to correct. Please do some research on FDR, you will see how his policies still cripple us today.
I thought the speech was very well delivered. However her economic plans seemed a bit like the old trickle down theories of the past that have resulted in the current terrible economy.
Additionally there were no details on her views on illegal immigration and affirmative action. These positions I feel are very important since the demographics of the country are changing rapidly.
Finally, as a black person from a small town (population 9000) about the size of the town Gov. Palin spoke of, I did not connect with any of her views. Perhaps she was only addresing white Americans from small towns since that seemed to be the prodominant attendees at the convention.
I believe electing her and McCain would put us back into the early 1950s and not further into the 21st century!
Mrs. Smith goes to Washington.
Did Quayle write his own speech? That was my worse fear that she was going to be a real public liability. She is NOT and I think they have a real fighter!
Their whole message is fear. I don't fear Terrorists attacking us or us being invaded.
I fear losing a job, losing a house, not be able to pay for my kids health care. My kids getting a 3rd rate education. A huge debt know one wants to talk about. Some one has to pay the bill.
McCain – strong US military
Obama – bow to the UN
McCain – strong capitalistic infrastructure
Obama – 2nd class socialism
McCain – human rights for all
Obama – allow babies to be killed
McCain – natural selection
Obama – unnatural homosexual unions
McCain – real leader
Obama – rhetoric
The democrats sound like a bunch of idiots.
Great speech by a wonderful person. She is more in touch with the American people than Obama can ever hope to be.
Look out Wall Street! Here comes someone who is going to fix your wagons proper! At long last there is someone who will crack down on the abuses of the big investments houses and put the money back in the hands of the people who actually deserve it.
Hey WM- that's correct- I am a product of YOUR school system. Now move please and let us be happy again
the liberals state that Palin lacks experience – us "REAL" people are still waiting to hear what your Presidential nominee has to offer. Where is Obama's experience?
As a professional mother for the last 25 years, I have nothing but incredible pride for this woman. I have been a lifelong republican and never thought too much about relating personally to a candidate, the platforms were the basis of my beliefs. Now, I have someone I relate to personally that I also agree with politically. EXCITING!
Oh, no! She was mean and sarcastic!
In other words, she used the kind of humor you might hear about Obama on late night television in any other election year.
What I heard was an honest, forthright individual delivering honest, forthright comments. In reading the comments of others above, I particularly enjoyed the one saying she could be America's Maggie Thatcher, also a pretty honest and forthright character.
Excellent speech conveyed with conviction! This will energize the Republic Party!!!
Biden is perhaps the worst choice Obama has made. He reeks of east coast elitism, and as a senator for decades, he has never had to make a tough call (save which speech to palerize).
Let's remember that Sarah is not running against Obama…McCain is…
Another Bush in moose clothing tauting a 40 year old war record of a POW who could not drill his way out of a paper bag.
To Jean 12:04- How the kool-aid taste?
Ugly angry republicans on the GOP: so many dirty speeches in the same way as your role model Rush Limbaugh who wrote the true patriotic sentence about hurricane Gustav : "Jindal dashes Democrat dreams of destruction." This is the way you want to united our country! And this with your republican slogan: Country first! as if we are not patriotic! I say just: Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged!
I love how the libs point out that someone had a hand in writing her speech … as if BHO or Biden wrote their's unassisted. What a joke. Typical liberal hypocrisy.
I am wondering when the media is going to begin researching Obama's close ties with Bill Ayers, a known, unrepentant terrorist with the same vigor that they've been researching the details of Palin's 17-year old's romantic life. The media is an absolutely patheticly incompetent joke. Be pros and start doing your job! The Chicago Annenberg Challenge records are finally open — start investigating!
Tech Wreck -That was everyone in their brother thinking they can make a million.
9/11 What about it, we left the true mission and then invaded Iraq – that has work out well
Katrina – Have you been to New Orleans lately? Unless they were rich they were SOL
Housing Bust – who do you think created that with no regulation, certain people got really rich, and many were taken advantage of.
Put down the Kool-Aid, it is spiked.
Is the McCain-Palin Campaign Violating Operational Security?
by: Jon Soltz
Wed Sep 03, 2008 at 16:40:50 PM EDT
When Sarah Palin was announced as John McCain's Vice Presidential pick, I found it a little disturbing that she told the public that her oldest son, Track, would be deploying to Iraq on September 11. Generally, disclosing the date of deployment is against Operational Security (OPSEC) and illegal. ..
rest of article vetvoice.com
Sarah Palin is a breath of fresh air. She made some very valid points in tonight's speech. She wasn't afraid to lay it on the line. I'd love to see her as Vice President. I'd feel more comfortable than having a president with an anti-American minister and a foreign ancestry. Let's elect American Leaders for America.
I am a libertarian. In this election I will not waste my vote. It is so obvious as to which major party is more correct. The left is getting worse. I am afraid they will never get it.
speech was well written, delivered by a telegenic person
as brinkley from fbx put it
"do not underestimate sarah palin"
Barack Obama can read a speech better than Bush, Palin, or McCain.
If all you liberals think her speech was so lame, then tell me why did Gwen Ifil look as though a pterodactyl just crapped on her? I can't figure it out for myself…
I kind-of agree with the previous statement "A" for poise and delivery "C" for content. I like her and I guess the VP's speech is supposed to be tough, but I would like to see more statesmanship. I sense that if she wrote the speech herself it would reflect a little more on her principles and a little less on Obama. If McCain's speech is a "red-meat" speech instead of a more presidential speech about economy, foreign relations, and energy policy I'll be disappointed.
Steve 12:24- How does the kool-aid taste? Ummm good.
I'm a Democrat always have been and always will be!!! Let's just say Hillary Clinton would eat Palin alive and Palin would be crying and wished she did not accept this position!!! Just what I expected from an inexperienced selection for VP. She was snide NO substance and seemed like her speech was written very quickly!! No thought to the speech only jabs at Obama and Biden!! Palin is going to be torn apart from Obama and Biden. With her speech she lost a lot of people and will only help Obama and Biden. Palin proved that she knows NOTHING WHATSOEVER!!! Palin is also in deep HOT WATER with her investigation that does not sound good for her at all!!
As I sit here reading these comments, I am infuriated by McCain/Palin supporters b/c I simply can not understand how or why you think the way you do and why you would support two people who lack any type of vision or 21st century strategy for this country; Why you support four more years of the eight long years we have suffered through.
Having said that, that so many people are inspired to be active in this campaign and not only share thoughts – but have the ability to share thoughts without any fear of reprisal – is a victory for this great country of ours.
Regardless of your opinion – Thank you all for sharing them!
If the speech was so great, why does the trading at prediction market intrade.com still have Obama up by nearly 20 points? I think her 15 minutes are up, unfortunately. The Smart Money knows she's in over her head.
She has bigger balls than Biden and Barack Hussein Obama – combined… This chick can obviously wear pants.
Oops – I used his middle name.. Which brings me to another thought. She is mainstream America.
Sarah Louise Heath Palin. Sounds like a damn good name for a leader to me.
I can't wait for the next O/B photo op – I can see them on the cover of Time magazine now – hunting geese in Canada carrying guns…
She is more of what our country needs.
I think it will be fun to watch Sarah and John kick some butt.
I didn't see any diplomatic or statesmanship skills showing through in this speech. It's just a wild guess on my part, but aren't those skills necessary in a VP?
Eperience or no Experience. – It has served us well the last eight years hasn't it?
Baby Killers – How many baby saviors are on here? I bet tomorrow you are going to go out and adopt a baby to make there life better huh.
Sarah's much more real than Hillary can ever hope to be. How come Hillary stopped at one child? Too busy with the career? Oh right, "it takes a village" to dump the lump off at child care & prep school.
I think we saw tonight why you all need to decide.
This is part of the continued attack on competence exemplified by Bush, Woodling, Gonzales, Meiers, Bremer, Brownie, etc. Reading a sarcastic speech does not make someone qualified. This is the same story line as Bush the the brush clearer…. nothing to do with anything.
Just when America was getting over it's culture war and actually buying the message of a new politics and change by both candidates. Sarah Palin's conceded and sarcastic tone in conjunction with her polarizing views, takes us back to the Red state Blue state frame of mind.
Awful nasty pointless speech. Does anyone believe that being a "maverick" is a good thing? In the old TV show of that name, they were hustlers and card sharks. Not too far from today's Republicans.
She sounds like a complete bully to me. BTW, Rudy "911″ Juliani wasn't much better.
Mark, lies about Obama's tax plans? Who do you think actually pays those corporate taxes? If you buys gas, food, or clothese, you're paying those taxes. Fact is, you're paying all of them. And increasing the top marginal rate increases the taxes on all of those small businesses out there that provide approx 80% of all new job growth. Liberals should have finally realized that America comprehends that you are mathematically challenged and as Milton Friedman so famously said, "there's no such thing as a free lunch." How about start telling people the truth?
Also, I loved Palin's line about how BHO says one thing to crowds in SF and another in Scranton — again, typical liberal hypocrisy.
kp- you are truelly uninformed and should move immediately to Canada
Levi look pretty nice up there on stage. He can have my sister too if he wants her.
I hope she stop talking about her lovely family in her speech… Please, Mrs. Plain!!!All she can speak is her family…
Not hard to get 80% approval rating with every amn, woman, and child recieving $3,200 in oil tax kick-backs. Not hard to balance your budget either.
GOP, what about the biggest deficit in history is not big government?
Sarah is spunky and normal. I still would rather have someone in charge who is well read and can synthesize information.
What has she taught us, abstaiance doesn't work.
Both party hacks need to be very worried
Veritas: "Liberals should have finally realized that America comprehends that you are mathematically challenged and as Milton Friedman so famously said, "there's no such thing as a free lunch." How about start telling people the truth?" Truth is that the Republicans under Bush destroyed our economy with their wars and wasteful bridges to nowhere. Check the deficit before Bush and now after Bush. Even a 2-year-old can do that math.
+++++++Both party hacks need to be very worried
Palin's performance was lackluster, and the content of the speech was typical GOP garbage!
You can call her condescending. You can call it a gimmick but aren't columns and god like set up a little bit of a gimmick too? Whatever you say or whatever side that you are on, the woman is fierce in her deliverance, her convictions.
I have to admit that she really moved me. My family owns small business, mom and pop. My boyfriend is a proud enlisted member of the United States Air Force. I did not receive an Ivy League education. Does that mean that I can't go after my dreams? We are proud of our country despite the hard times. I am proud to know that there are people in politics that understands what so man of us are about.
This is only her scratching the surface!!! Palin Power!!
Even former Hillary campaign communications director Howard Wolfson (who had previously been as dismissive of her as any good Democrat) admitted tonight that the Obama camp has something to worry about with Gov. Palin on the ticket.
Why do conservatives say the left is scared. Who can be scared of Palin she has done nothing. The rest of the world laughs at us. Thanks Republicans for giving them a show.
How sad that she skipped over the discussion of fundamental issues and one that conservatives have used as a foundation in their campaign framework: Moral Family Values. What kind of mother is she that can't instill 'moral values' in her own children. Her daughter wrecklessly has unprotected sex and is attempting to cover up her mistake with a forced marriage.
And, why would she subject a child to live with down syndrome where it will have Near-Zero quality of life? My guess is for her own selfishness, guilt and shame of not using protection even in marriage at her age.
The sad truth is despite all of the family drama, McCain/Palin will win the election because of the simple fact that:
Black is beautiful; Tan is grand; but White is the color of the Big Boss Man. Each stay in your place
My Dad, who fought in WWII and is part of a generation that weathered the depression, but managed to care enough about people to give us little people social security and other protections so hated by the extreme right often told me that there is something truly mean-spirited in the character of many (not all) Republicans. I see all of those negative qualities in this woman who seems quite capable of kicking a person when they are already down, if you know what I mean. Forget the scandels around her conspiracy to get her brother-in-law fired. Just look at the woman's body language when her mask slips. This is a nasty, judgemental person. Perhaps she is, after all, a perfect choice for the least Christian party in America today. Sad really.
What happens when McCain has an affair with Palin, then in the process of trying to leave his wife like before. He has a heat attack. Then Palin will be president and and what Glen Beck will be her vice president and Larry Kudlow our secretary of state.
Rey, yea the last 4 days of inappropriate, left-wing attacks on Palin's family really signaled the beginning of a new kind of politics. Just like BHO's close ties with Bill Ayers symbolizes a new kind of presidential candidate — never before have we had a candidate who had such a long and close association with a known, unrepentant terrorist.
BHO is a Marxist and the media, aside from Investor's Business Daily, have done nothing to investigate it.
No liberal bias in the media? You can tell by the all-out assault on Palin that the bias is alive and well.
Aimee asks: "I did not receive an Ivy League education. Does that mean that I can't go after my dreams?" No, but because you didn't study hard in high school it means that the dream will be harder. Don't worry though, at least your boyfriend hasn't gotten you pregnant (yet).
Sorry that I confused the name section with a title section. I don't do this sort of thing much, but I am very good at reading body language and there is something wrong with that woman.
This speech did nothing to sway my vote. Delivery was great, but there was no substance. Just a lot of frustration waiting for the sarcasm and condescension to give way to insight. Tonight's speeches were not helpful, just annoying.
The evolutionary dead-end that is the Republican party continues to degrade any meaningful discussion on the proper way to conduct the business of our government. Though, I can't quite blame them because their methods seem to be reinvigorating the low brain wattage-masses. The same ignorant Americans that were duped not once, but twice into electing Bush have lost their focus again to the sideshow that is Sarah Palin's candidacy. This country deserves what it's getting. It seems many of our citizens are not intelligent enough to recognize the utter ease with which a few simple methods can be used to distract them into a vote against their own interests. If this country ever collapses, it won't be much of a surprise.
This has all signs of Eagleton episode repeating. Rudy goes over his time slot delibrately so the video of introducing Palin went out the door. Then Sarah's speech is sarcastic and attacking throughout without any effort on introducing herself. It seems like our pundits want her to be attack dog as long as she lasts.
It is sad to see the most disciplined party of last 28 years being caricatured – thanks to an impulsive leader. I am glad he didn't become president in 2000; we would have been in war with every country. 4 years lost because of McCain's wrong judgement with this selection.
She energized the base, which is good. They can now see a woman in a Republican leadership position. Unfortunately, she also came across as McCain's dedicated wife. I doubt that she won many undecided voters.
I feel your pain
I bet the Hussein/Biden (The Socialist Duo) and their ilk are busy as little bees tonight trying to come up with something for a counter-punch. All politicians have their speeches written for them (you think Hussein writes his own? That nit-wit can't put together a coherent thought without a teleprompter). Oh, Mrs. Palin showed tonight she is a leader; a fighter; and, tough as nails. What will the socialists do? I bet Hussein wishes now he had vetted Hillary The Hun. The American Democrat Socialists, tonight, are squirming like worms in a jar. This is going to be a great campaign!!! Go Sarah Go!!!
I also want a big paycheck like Ben Rothlisbuger from Pittsburgh Steelers.
Go Democrats !
Can't wait for the conservative and partisan Wall Street Journal editorial page to praise Palin and how she was able to redistribute our tax dollars to her frozen state in order to give everyone a tax-break. Can I have my money back now?
Is anyone else disturbed by the ignorance and disdain for community organizers? Where would women's, worker's & civil rights be without the efforts of community organizers? They are making a mockery of America and the heroes and ideals that make it a great country.
Smarter than You, if you blame the president for Greenspan's loose monetary policy and reckless lending, then you are an idiot. If you compare the high water mark of the Clinton years when we were at the peak of the internet bubble and corporate scandal that erupted during Bush's first term, then you are a complete idiot. Those are the main culprist for the credit crunch and housing dilemma we are in. Get a clue.
Save your simpleton crap for people who cannot remember history and / or are incapable of doing apples-to-apples comparisons.
Did someone just cite Investor's Business Daily as a legitimate source of investigative journalism? I'll give you a summary of every day's issue of IBD: Invest on the uptrend, don't look for bargains, and remove all financial oversight laws. There you go, I just saved you the cost of a subscription.
Smarter than You, if you blame the president for Greenspan's loose monetary policy and reckless mortgage lending, then you are an idiot. If your point of comparison is the present with the high water mark of the Clinton years when we were at the peak of the internet bubble and corporate scandal that blew up during Bush's first year in office, then you are a complete idiot.
Save your simpleton crap for people who cannot remember history and / or are incapable of doing apples-to-apples comparisons. What an embarrassment.
two words to describe sarah palin and rudy giuliani tonight:
class acts.
(i'm being sarcastic.)
Those of us who beleive in the future, small government and individual freedom and those who hate America, hate business and hate themselves. Please move away now.
Heck I like women that think for themselves not ones that recite others views and comments.
O wait she did say she didn't know what a VP did
John McCain will not last in office long because the real truth of his consorting with the enemy during is hotel stay will come out and he will be impeached. He is a commie and the second he gets in office you will see him take state control of everything – including religion. He will demand a state religion and will finally tell everyone what he really thinks about Israel (rapture baby). Yep he's duped many but not all. Palin is being duped too.
To the person who says "I need someone to pay my bills." This is exactly why we don't need a dem in. My family works for our money. We do not ask for "someone to pay my bills."
To response to these bullets that "Bush left us in."
1) tech wreck – that was inevitable
2) 911 – Clinton left the US with a weak military and homeland security. The attacks were plan during and aided during the Clinton Administration.
3) Katrina – that was a lack of authority and responsibility from all levels of government.
4) housing bust – the greedy banks, mortgage brokers, and cons are the ones that cause this upset. Banks saw an opportunity to make $ because of the market jumps, mortgage brokers lying on loans to earn more money, con artists seeing the perfect opportunity to lunge.
I'm disturbed by the stupidity of the majority of Americans. The reason there is such a disparity is so many of you simple folk are such followers you think they really care about you. The republicans own your dumb assess, and are cashing your check while you drink their Kool Aid.
CA guy, IBD is the only paper that has demonstrated any initiative investigating BHO's shady past. Everyone else is afraid of being called a racist.
Excuse me — are you saying that any or all of Bush, Bremer, Woodling, Brownie, Meier and Gonzales have been competent? How many lives and dollars wasted would it take to convince you that they are not? Open your eyes…
Veritas: Yeah fact hurt. But Republicans are to blame for keeping Greenspan and removing oversight of markets. I'm rich and really don't give a damn either way. McCain will make me even richer, but it won't do me much good if the economy is in the toilet. You're just a Republican stooge like the babe onstage tonight.
WD- please move to another country and leave us in peace
Great speech, well delivered. The Dems who have written here seem a tad peeved. No?
OMG. Get it straight. Hit pieces are not investigative journalism. Opinion is not fact. But I agree that buying on the way up is smarter than buying on the way down. IBD is right there.
Teresa: The caps lock key is on the left side right above the shift key. Obviously you don't want to go left, but for all of our sakes, please try typing like an adult.
Game, Set, Match – Mrs. Palin.
Bring it on, Beiden. Fear drives this night's blogger hysteria. The fight is on.
Let's roll!
If Obama is the messiah, Palin is the Anti-Obama.
Take your riches and move away please to any lower tax country you wish
I'm confused. I heard talk about "right to work" (read anti-union), but her husband is in a union? what gives?
Also, a much more important idea: talking about being a maverick is great, but if you pi$$ off everyone you need support from, you get nothing accomplished. It's called politics for a reason.
Last point. Haven't we already had a republican in office who made a lot of the same promises? How much time do they need?
Wow Teresa, did something happen to you? With all your caps you are clearly crying out for attention, kind of a strond sign of your own insecurity. You do need someone Grandfather figure (McCain) and Mother figure (Palin). If she is really smarts, then why didn't she show it intectually?
Kim writes: housing bust – the greedy banks, mortgage brokers, and cons are the ones that cause this upset." Yeah Kimmy, and they are ALL Republicans.
"I'm disturbed by the stupidity of the majority of Americans…"
Um… the Democratic controlled congress has a job approval rating now @ 17.8%
Talk about people pouring kool aid and others drinking.
Congress loves you too !
Nancy Pelosi 2012 ! :)
Way to go, Sarah! The liberals have kicked you all week and then criticize you for fighting back. They're just afraid of you because you are smart, tested, have walked your talk, accomplished more in 2 years as governor than most politicans do in many years, well-spoken, photogenic, and obviously a quick study. You stand up for what you believe in. That's what we want from a politician. I am appalled by the sexism, hypocrisy and hate directed at you by our liberal brethren.Your presence has energized the Republican party. The Dems thought they had the election all wrapped up already! LMAO. Can't wait to see you debate Biden. You've got my vote!
Game, Set, Match – Mrs. Palin.
Bring on Beiden as fear drives tonight's blog. The fight is here. Let's roll.
Let's all be clear on this. Palin didn't write the speech. If she did it would have been a disaster. If she were truly honest with everyone she would have praised the real speech writer that did all the work for her. It's just like being governor of Alaska. You just pay people around you to do the real work while your out shooting baby seals. Rmember she's no better than Dan Quayle in a dress.
Smarter than you, if you'll recall, Dems loved Greenspan when he was letting the money slosh around throughout the 90s. I'd love to hear the details on how you'd recommend they should have "gotten rid" of Greenspan and what exactly the administration did to remove oversight. You're a fool. I also notice that you didn't try to respond to the obvious stupidity of your argument, but instead issued the lamest response of all …"I'm rich and really don't give a damn anyway." That's actually the perfect disposition for a liberal. Then, you give the folks on the bottom just enough to try to dissipate the "class tensions" that you fear while creating sufficient dependency so that those at the bottom never have a chance to progress.
Palin delivered the speech well, however, she remains an irrational, selfish hypocrite who is appropriate for small town politics and ill-equipped for a VP/potential presidential role in US government. What a farce!
Smarter than Obama (and you) says: "Take your riches and move away please to any lower tax country you wish." I already have my "republican" offshore account (thanks Bush). So don't worry about me. Can't wait to buy your house though at ten cents on the dollar.
SmarterThanYou – September 4, 2008 at 1:11 am
Thank you for attacking me bc I did not attack you. I am my own person and regardless of what I believe you have NO RIGHT to attack!!!! Be a better person and know that everyone has there views.
Just remember…Black is beautiful and Tan is grand. But WHITE is the color of the big boss man. Know your place and keep in step.
The weed is kicking in now, so excuse my typos. I got the stuff from Alaska, maybe even the same stuff Palin is still smoking.
serious questions: would you want this woman to have the nuclear launch codes? would you trust her to save social security or provide health care to everyone?
Country First!! what a joke, GOP can only divide the country to win. I can't watch these lousy Americans in this awful convention.
Small town girl. If you're going to use the term "Let's Roll" just be conscious that it was made famous on 9/11 by a gay man who took over a plane from terrorists. I'm assuming that you wouldn't think of speaking badly of gays, but I'm just saying, don't use the term if you do.
intrade.com has Obama up by nearly 20 points after the Palin speech. The Smart Money knows what's up, I think.
Veritas: Let's not EVER forget it's the Republicans who stoke the "class tensions" and want those on the bottom never to have a chance to progress. That record is clear. And, I suppose you will not be accepting Social Security either.
Veritas you are truly Pathetic and a total loser just like your buddy Bush.
Smarter than You … Who do you think you're smarter than? Palin's newborn has a sturdier intellect
Thanks for the support. Unlike most Dems or Repubs, I don't like all from either side. I think it is wrong to completely support one party and every single person in it. Nancy P – she needs to go just as much as Bush and Cheney. I'm all for it. I don't drink Kool-Aid, Crystal lite – taste better. More water so more pure.
She has no stuff. But here is my message the good people of the state of Minnesota: as soon as the RNC is over in your state, please come together with brooms in your hands and sweep away any form of disasters the RNC might have brought to your abode. This is very important and should be taken seriously.
I am sorry but I did not see Sara Palin as the girl next door, I see a woman willing to put her developmentally disabled son out there on display to get votes and pat you on the back some more for having a developmentally disabled child. You know there are millions of women who do not have the health insurance to cover having a test to determine if the baby is healthy like she did. They just give birth and sacrifice there time and life to love and raise a special developmentally disabled child. Yes it does take sacrifice to do that, as these children are very needy and require much more attention and devotion and time. Maybe not as a infant right now, but in the years ahead most definitely. How is she going to do that as Vice President? I would ask the same thing of her husband as well, as it will take two. I work with the developmentally disabled and I know from experience the demands put on parents raising a child and the sacrifices they have to make and they do it every day.
Then there is the choice to run knowing her daughter would be the topic of national news when the media found out she was unwed and pregnant. As a mother of two daughters I would have had to put my daughter first not my ambition.
No, what I see in Sara Palin is someone who is what is wrong with the direction this country is going in; greed and power come before everything. I watch them go negative and tear Democrats apart in one breath, and in the other breath they say can't we all just get along and work together. What hypocrites, putting Country First to them is just a way to win votes and hang onto power and money. Do they think we are stupid? Oh and she is no Hillary, and Hillary got where she was not on the fact she was a woman but on the work she has done over a lifetime to make things better for others.
Someone might want to tell the Christian right as well, Jesus tells us in the Bible, Matthew 6 verse 2, "Therefore when you do merciful deeds, don't sound a trumpet before yourself, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may get glory from men. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward." So enough of the Hero John McCain, stuff; my Uncle was a Prisoner in Germany Concentration camps when he was captured serving with Patton in World War II, and when he recovered he went over to Korea and served there as well. I believe that makes him just like the many Servicemen who have served over the years Hero's they are but humility is a virtue.
Oh and by the way, as a Catholic Reagan Democrat and woman who supported Hillary, I will be voting for Obama and Biden, they may not be perfect but they are the better choice.
She was brilliant! A singular combination of style, conviction and good humor. Bravo.
Will Levi get to be in the mile high club on Air Farce One if McCain wins? He cleans up nice, but he might like boys more.
Wow! Liberals and Dems are worried, it is obvious. Gutless wonders. They are legends in their own minds just like Obama. Please note these are not insults but reality. Don't worry too much, IF Obama wins, and with control of the Senate and Congress the dems will screw it up. It is just a matter of time.
Dear The Race is Over.
You are as premature as W's "Mission Accomplished"
You are a typical full blooded Repub, you can't debate or educate.
All you can do is put your head down and follow, because you, like your leaders view's are shallow.
After her campaign against Wooten, I don't think we need to have worried about her abilities to make a speech or arguement. She is great for the base, but the undecideds are cringing. We may have handed this to the Liberals. Alot of the attack lines are recycled Bush policies – Democrats will push up taxes? We look like idiots saying this when we put the Iraq war on the national credit card. Where is the change arguement?
Obama "just doesnt get it". We dont want big government, nor old boy liberal government.
The people you believe are simply "Dems" don't need to affiliate with the opponent of your party to be "peeved". It isn't a matter of my team vs. their team. It is about the great intellectual deficit in this nation, and the failure of our democracy. So many people base their votes on the most inconsequential BS and seem to be too fat, stupid, and lazy to do their duty as citizens and, for once, put some thought into the things that affect their lives. I hate to feel like I'm playing the blame game, but either way the individuals that are hurting our nation need to be reminded that we are fellow countrymen and women and we owe each other the effort necessary to make good collective decisions. Wake up, America. Take some responsibility for the state of our country, and do your part.
So – Sarah Palin's speech is rated as an "A" by over 63 percent of people voting in the poll, but what I see on this blog is mostly left wing flaming. Just like the vile attacks from the left since Palin was announced as the VP pick. The fact is Sarah Palin made one of the finest political speeches I have ever heard. Her delivery was perfect, she effectively pushed back against her critics, she was specific, and her attack lines on Obama and Biden were devastating – because they were true. Echoing some other comments, Sarah Palin knocked it out of the park. Stellar performance.
Cindy, I have a special needs child. You are an IDIOT!
Anonymous: "Smarter than You … Who do you think you're smarter than? Palin's newborn has a sturdier intellect." I think it is really bad for you to have brought up the retarded / mentally challenged or whatever PC term you want to use for that poor kid. I would never do that, but I suppose Republicans will stoop to anything. You're sick.
Great poise. Sharp and pointed issues that have shown that Mr. Obama has only been able to get so far mainly due to the Main Stream media's obvious partiallity towards him. The liberal dems are now really afraid and the feministas are terrified.
Social security will be an almost indistinguishable drop in the bucket. And, conservatives believe in lower taxes for everyone because that is how economies grow most effectively, and everyone benefits. Unfortunately, the party of JFK forgets his economic philosophy. Then again, he was a Dem before the socialists took over the party in the 60s. Redistributionism is insulting and the epitome of class warfare and exploitation. It does not create jobs or investment, and it does nothing to improve our competitiveness. Your Marxist prescriptions will drive entire corporations offshore, not just the manufacturing jobs you and your ilk cry about so much (even thought about 80% of those jobs have been lost to automation, not outsourcing).
Newsflash for all of you losers who keep saying she didn't write that speech, NO ONE WRITES THEIR SPEECHES!!!!! THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZER B. HUSSEIN OBAMA DOES NOT WRITE HIS OWN SPEECHES!!! AS MUCH AS YOU LIBS WOULD LIKE TO THINK THAT THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZER DOES, HE DOES NOT!!! "Some people use change to promote their careers, others use their careers to promote change" -Sarah Palin.
For you libs who are not smart enough to figure out that she was talking about B. Hussein Obama in the first part of that quote, she was talking about B. Hussein Obama in the first part of that quote.
You're welcome!
It appears Mr. McCain and selected an outstanding, well spoken, competent women as his choice for VP. I applaude his courage. As a women and independednt I am happy and surprized to see a women on a Preidential ticket.
Mike in SoCal: Have you been living in the United States long? Under Bush the goverment grew more than under even Regan. Republicans and small government. That's a myth.
Eric said "she can't keep her daughter from getting pregnant" ~ how naiive can you be? All a parent can do is their best in raising their children. At a certain age, kids start thinking for themselves. Sarah Palin is showing the world that she loves her daughter and will support her decision. It may not be what they would have chosen FOR her but still they stand behind her(like any good parent would do).
Speaking of families, doesn't it bother some of you that Obama sat in church for 20 yrs. listening to anti-american sermons? I've got to think he absorbed some of what he was taught whether he wants to admit it or not. Doesn't the Bible tell us we'll be attacked from within? Obama scares me. He's like the Pied Piper. Remember, change doesn't come with a satisfactory guarantee.
She was an attack dog alright. All I heard was "those other guys suck so you should vote for me." She delivered her lines well, but while she emphasizes that she is not a Washington insider, she was certainly at least as strident and snarky. Just because I can identify with my local soccer mom doesn't mean I want her in the White House.
I wasn't particularly keen on Obama, but Palin on the ticket has just swayed me to the left.
Did you hear her hammering veto power? A dictator?
Policy discussions? MIA at the GOP convention.
I now know, though, that McCain was a POW. Rudy is still a 9/11-trick pony. The media are bullies. For all the talk of change, the GOP loves to feel victimized and live in the past.
How about dwelling on soaring deficits, stagflation, and defining what a 'win' in Iraq looks like? (Hint: it can only come from that country's inept leadership.)
P.S.: The Bush mantra of 'No Taxes' has simply meant wanting goodies for free the past 8 years. Where's the proper focus: 'Stop Waste'?
Lee: Here's the problem with your vote analysis. Republicans can vote, but they can't defend their positions (who could after the last eight years), so they don't write on the blog. They like simple government where they just push a button and their Christian right leaders can take care of the rest. Get a brain or go back to sleep.
Ah hahahahah. That is so funny that we are scared. Actually, this is great. With this performance, she has not said anything unscripted and yet has raised the expectations for the veep debates. She will now be expected to debate as an knowledgeable candidate, not as a persecuted hockey mom.
Decent Speech. I'm more amazed at the mainstream media reporting on her daughters pregnancy then even more so, their reporting on the reporting of her daughters pregnancy…. way to drag this issue (non-issue) out and make another buck…. mind molders and movie moguls while our country smolders.
Typical republican rhetoric, nothing new.
A mom writes: "All a parent can do is their best in raising their children." Yes, quite true and on that score Palin is a total failure. It is funny though that Republicans only thought black teenage girls get pregnant. Welcome to the awful parent club.
Hey intrade …. actually since the Palin speech movement on intrade has improved over 2 percentage point improvement for McCain and increasing. I am sure
Biden wet his pants tonight knowing he is going to debate Palin.
Jesus wept.
The left wingers are soooo worried. Palin's balls are bigger than BHO's and Biden's combined — but then again, these guys have talked a big game but have never done anything. And Sarah was right — McCain is the only guy who has actually ever fought for anyone.
Can you imagine BHO up against Putin — Putin would rip his skinny little frame to shreds.
Palin appears to be an outstanding choice for VP. I was not planning to vote republican, but having a competent women on the ticket makes a big differnce!
This decision took guts, and it appears McCain has it.
Stop the baby bashing about Sarah's infant with Down Syndrome. I'm a doc who has many patients with Down Syndrome and I can tell you they are truly gifts. They create unity and joy in so many families, and many of these people achieve so much despite their handicap. You make yourself sound so ignorant with your comments, I couldn't give a crap about anything else you say. And Cindy, when Sarah was chosen by John McCain, do you think she should have hidden or lied about her infant? Wait… it's 2008 not 1950 right? OH, and being a man, I take offense to your suggestion that Sarah's husband is incapable of helping her raise her children… something the liberals have been implying all week. Such hypocrites.
Palin is a true reformer who gets things done – and scoffs at "Community Organizers" like MLK and Stanton.
You read it first here… and Rudy got it right… Obama is going to dump Joe Biden before November — and get Hillary, just to keep up the Jones'. NOW THAT'S CHANGE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN!! Palin ate their lunch, and now the Dems are more scared than ever! Joe, you shoulda got it in writing! SARAH, YOU ROCK!
Palin is Monica Goodling with a dogsled. Another dogmatic, bible-thumping, Kool-Aid-drinking zealot.
Go to bed. The reason that this board is so lefty is because it's only 11pm West Coast time. All the old folks on the east coast and central went to sleep in the middle of Palin's speech.
Just another right wing good old boy in a skirt, packaged in empty rhetoric. Exactly the reason we need change. She does qualify for a ruthless soldier in ROve's army.
Sarah has guts that BHO and JB don't. I'm a long time democrat and will be voting for her ticket for the mere fact that she has guts and character. The 2 professional politicians are more of the same at best. Sarah clearly has kahunas that the other two lack.
of which you most certainly are not.
You are obviously a lib, because only libs keep talking about race. You just had to throw in something about "blacks". You could not resist the temptation. You are obviously bitter about your life, probably because your mother was so terrible. But then again, you cannot blame parents for how terrible their children turn out. So send my condolences to your mom, because you are a loser.
I think she gave a AWESOME Speech that stated nothing but facts about Barrack Hussein Obama and his Wife that hates our Great Country and Biden who said Obama is not ready to be President. She has more experience especially Executive where she is in charge ofthe National Guard Troops and Fire /Police. She is in charge of the Budget and som many other things Obama has never done. He did upgrade is Obama One Jet of 500,000 thousand dollars that was donated to his Campaign. He's great at spending money and I think his Speeches suck. He studders and hesitates alot and always ducks important questions like the one asked when is the time that life begins? Oh, that's above my paygrade. That tells you what kind of idiot he really is. And 130 times he voted PRESENT instead of yes or no!!
Note to Palin: you've lauded your daughter's 'choice' in having her baby. I hope you respect the legally protected right of others to have a choice, too.
And please don't yank books out of my library.
And–if late in the game–you decide you don't want federal funds for nowhere bridges, please return the money!
Smarter than You — nice raceist remark. Doesn't help that you try to foist it upon the "hypothetical Republican". Take your community college analytical skills and quit polluting the world with your juvenile antics. You're a pathetic, liberal hack, but a good representative of the sorry lot of Marxist peaceniks who share your views.
Republicans never said only black teenage girls get pregnant. They just don't condone pregancy to juice the welfare check. Republicans know it's a family's responsiblity to take on the added responsibility a teen's child brings, and doesn't expect the state to provide all the care a child needs.
an authentic, strong, intelligent, funny woman who is not afraid despite the despicable treatment she has received – therefore a great threat to obama and his minions.
leading to juvenile comments.
you know who you are.
She's all bluster. A total lightweight. If the American people vote in this pair, they deserve them.
The speech was robotic condescending and ignorant. No substance, she should be open game. Without crying sexist. Bad enough to throw a punch, bad enough to take one!
MAN! You Dems are real pieces of work – kinda like dog poo.
After many years of working in the communities of Detroit, I am utterly disgusted that this woman and Rudy had the gall to belittle community organizers. It has NOTHING to do with the political discourse. I will never vote for a Republican.
I'm a concerned about where we are going as a country, particularly with leaders of a major political party attacking Americans who do not agree with their values. The fundamental principal and greatest thing about America is we may not agree but we have the right to our opinions. If one focuses on the facts, it's clear that Sarah Palin is a leader in Alaska but she's is not prepared to be the leader of the free world. Her remarks in one of the biggest speeches of her career demostrated to me that she advocates division and would rather bash her opponent instead of detailing a plan about moving America forward. I hear the same things in her speeches. I could care less about her family~ I care about my own! I work two jobs and worry if something happens to me. I cannot afford to get sick.
Smarter Than you (really?) : Wow, so rich republicans tell their teenages kids to get knocked up because they can afford it? Obviously they dont tell them to use condoms!! That is bad family values!!
to A MOM… No Sarah can't keep her daughter a virgin but she sure did not have to take this nomination and expose poor Bristol's mistake to the world. I know most teens would not even want their friends and relatives to know…Its extremely selfish of Sarah! She says she loves her kids, but actions speak louder than words! She already having everyone else take care of Trig, and he needs a mom! Its a shame. SHE SHOULD STEP DOWN!
I'm so glad that the Republicans finally decided to rise above all that silly "economy" talk. Now we can get back to the culture wars which are, oh, so healthy for America! (BTW, I loved all the "booing" in the audience tonight. That "hope" thing was overrated anyways!)
How about mayor Kwame ?
A democrat no doubt…
A decent speech, with excellent execution, but Republicans still have a Vote for us because we are not Democrats campaign slogan. This Republican duo are fighting the old wars rather than focusing on the new problems we face. What about the economy, healthcare, military, our national security, budget deficits, and our industries from cost to cost. Are we just going to just drill our way out of all these problems too?
Would the Old Republican Party please come back! The party that stood for limited and effective government, for freedom and democracy, for the American dream, and not this fascist conservatism! Would the real Mr. McCain Please stand UP!
This is politics as usual. I expected so much more from both parties. We want someone to unite us! Ms. Palin said little to convince me that we should trust her with the leadership of the free world.
We are not going to drill our way out of the energy crisis. Her earlier speech to Alaskans about not knowing what the Vice President is supposed to do, does not inspire confidence. A hockey mom is going to be able to deal with sexist leaders of other nations? We need calm thoughtful leadership, not a cheerleader.
McCaine is gambling our future on a novice. That is what scares me. It makes me question his judgement.
From the childish comments on this board, it is obvious that President Obama will have to allocate funds for the education of dumbed down followers of Stalin (oops Palin).
Having read a few of the above blogs on MS Palin, it's evident that the country is very much split down the middle—and thank God for it. That's what democracy breeds–responsibilty for your own actions and opinions. She is the quintessential mother, partner, patriot, savvy politician and tough lover, juggling much on her plate with a husband who is doing the same. Thats called working for a living. The liberal citizenry in this country have forgotten that multitasking parents are commonplace-it's normal having kids-not aborted ones, nor politically incorrect, nor non-existant outside 495 and the vast majority of the communities in this country. Living inside the beltway should be illegal. It is indeed a very "foggy bottom"
Palins delivery was very good and she needs to introduce herself since the press is more interested in tearing her down, I hope to follow this up Sen McCain has a little substance on his goals of his presidency. We are taking a beating on a lack of details on the economy, the bonus when we win in Iraq and can divert some of those funds to other projects, and the bonus from lower oil prices and the result of developing our own oil and keeping the billions of dollars at home in wages, profits and taxes instead of sending them to nations which are not terribly friendly to us and slip some of those dollars to terrorists.
Look, folks, let's be honest about this. Two kinds of people watched: Oblahmidiots looking for new fodder and folks like me who were wondering whether Palin's speech would somehow turn them off enough to either stay home or (GULP) vote Oblahma. No one else cares. Really, we've all made up our minds. Either you hate Oblahma and like or at least can stand McCain, or you drink the Kool-Aid. But all this nonsense about how her speech failed ignores the reality. She spoke on the heels of critics questioning her on nonsense like her daughter's pregnancy, Alaska smallness, not being a "big" player, etc. All the Oblahmidiots who hypocritically feign shock at all the "negativity" are just so disingenuous – well, that's not anything new. But now we know Palin is confident, correct, and not passive.
Wow, if I wasn't going to vote Obama before, I sure will now. What a nothing. What nonsense she spouted. Let's hear some ideas, not just attacks on Obama the popular kid. More politics as usual.
I'm a black democrat and this Palin woman and MCCain have the guts to protect out Country and not raise taxes and expand the Government/Cut Defense spending and Nuclear missles in a time of several wars. Obama is no longer my guy and Biden is a wimpy Draft dodger like Bill Clinton. I'm voting Republican for the first time and I hope more black people and minorities will do the same. More minorities own houses then ever before in History.
It was a speech. Written by someone else. She's a former sportscaster. One of the ESPN guys could do the same, on TV. Is this the measuring stick for competency as a VP? Gimme a break.
I've just updated my McCain / Palin site, for your consideration:
To DeeBee @12:57am – Re:Gwen Ifil – b/c this WAS a load of pterodactyl crap. Give Sarah a D for content, with an added point for 'performance'. To others' suggestions that Dems appear to be 'scared', I'd have to say that's b/c we KNOW just how stupid and gullible you sheeple can be. All it takes is someone who can effectively regurgitate your talking points, and you fall right into the trap. Don't think so? Witness the last 8 years. I could go on, but I really don't want to strain your brains – I'd much rather see you learn to use them independently. Many other comments here are referencing the lack of substance in this whole show. I feel like I've been at a sawdust and cardboard banquet for much too long and I'm starving for some mature discussion. Why is that too much to expect?
I don't live within the city of Detroit and therefore could not have voted for him and would not have voted for him. I'm saying NOW I will never vote for a Republican after Rudy and Palin decided to belittle the work that I've done. Kwame is a disgrace but his behavior currently has nothing to do with the presidential race.
Telling fact: The comments by Palinites have mispellings and fifth-grade-level insults.
I thought the speech deserved an A+. I guess if you can cut through the hate and misogyny of my former Political Party, you can see that they are scared. Their reaction to Sarah's speech says it all.
Every single hate filled post of the camp Obama kids drives many of us to the McCain ticket — they just don't get it.
The thing that nobody pointed out is that after the speech they didn't herd the delegates off to their hotel rooms to vote in a sham nomination. go figure.
what a crock – half the posters here are probably spamming the board under different names since there is no moderation. bottom line is the voting booth on nov. 4th. I look forwaqred to President Obama's inauguration in January.
That was pure leadership.Superb performance.
Obviously she did what she was supposed to do, and did it well. If being superficially relateable were her whole job, I'd be sold. Too bad with her far-right views she doesn't represent America, or have the experience to lead it if needed.
Obama and Biden were willing to walk away from a war when it turned difficult and unpopular. They would have rather lost a war than lose an election. Worse, Biden voted for it when it was popular, turned against it when it became unpopular, and both resisted the surge because it was unpopular.
McCain fought against the execution of the war for years and persisted even when the country and his party did not agree with him. That's called character. All of you morons who say that none of the speeches toinight explained why someone should vote for McCain (rather than just vote "not Obama") should have been listening.
Biden and BHO truly have no idea what they are talking about.l Hell, Biden one year ago wwas on Meet the Press calling Petraeus a liar and claiming we'd lost in Iraq.
This was a classic VP nominee speech. They are the pitbull. The details should (and better) come during McCain's acceptance speech. Of course, I still haven't heard a lot of details from Obama. How exactly will he cut taxes for 95% of all Americans and still pay for all of his socialist programs? I hope McCain brings the beef tomorrow night.
When Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and the media counter attack Sarah Palin, I do not want to hear they are being nasty or attacking her because she is a woman. She has asked to get into a fight and they are going to give it to her. I do want to see any tears and the other BS that the GOP will try to say the Democrats are picking on her. Palin is now fair game to take a butt kicking. I really want to see how Palin is going to handle the media when she does not have a GOP written speech that was created for her to make attacks against Barack, Biden, and the media. She has drawn a line in the sand and the gloves are off. I hope she can take a hit and get up afterward.
Sarah hit it out of the park. You libs are in major trouble !!
The Godzilla
from Wasilla
The most compelling thing to me was just how thin Obama's resume is once you get past all the rhetoric. No matter how you cut it, Obama does *not* have an experience edge on Mrs. Palin. She may not be the most experienced politician around, but she sure stacks up to Obama in that department.
The Donkey is put out to pasture…
The only thing lacking here is the substance of these negative comments. The left is shaking in their boots and that comes glaring through in the shallow comments posted here. Sarah hit a home run here tonight and many of you are struggling to accept that. You need to look beyond your personal attacks and start settling in to the fact that you have once again fielded a democratic candidate that is going to fall short. Perhaps you should have listened to Hillary!!!
Reading these pro-obama anti palin commentary is scary for the future of everyone who lives in America.
Let's see – Obama has NO Experience in business or government. He gives excellent speaches (written by others), although other than the fireworks can you remember anything he actually said at the DNC?
Sara Palin isn't running for president, John McCain is. It's McCain VS. Obama – not Palin VS. Obama.
Let's see – what happens to our economy in the face of another terrorist attack? You think the economy is bad now?
It's not about Democratic or Republican – it's about who will protect America. Obama is the first presidential candidate endorsed by the terrorist group Hamas – that should tell you all you need to know.
Reply to Why are you so scared?…we are scared because we Americans have proven to not being the most intelligent decision makers in this big world of ours. Just look at our last 8 years…
Simple recipe to make Americans vote for you…three scopes of fear and a dash of venomous bashing of your opponent and oh avoid the vital issues that plague our nation at all cost and you will have yourself a seat in the white house…
Dude open your ears and stop judging based on emotions…tell me what was said tonight about the issues that face you, I and our children tonight…this speech and the RNC has turned me into an Obama fan, his convention told me a lot about what they plan to do to fix our country and state of mind…GOP did nothing to reflect any of that
before anyone attacks me, I meant 3 scoops…please disregard any other grammatical errors, it is 2:30 AM in NYC for god sake and I should be sleeping anticipating another wonderful day in corporate America
Adam Gins, Hamas was Obama's 2nd terrorist endorsement. Bill Ayers has been endorsing him for 20 yrs
I don't get it. She says she has "stood up" to Big Oil yet the state of Alaska is OWNED by big oil. The state is awash in oil, funded by oil, distributes oil revenues to the citizenry, wants to drill anywhere and everywhere regardless of the environmental impact. She is a poster girl for the "Drill Baby Drill" crowd. Oh wait – that must be God's will channeling through the divine Sarah.
I think her speech was fantastic. I can only imagine the pressure she was under for the past few days but she did a superb job tonight.
Does Palin support the right to die?
If so, she and McCain will get my vote. After the election I want to check into Walter Reade Hospital and request they put me to sleep. Permanently. I would like to exit with dignity.
If she doesn't support the right to die, then I may have to go the route of something I know she supports: getting in the line of fire of one of her trigger-happy rifle rabblerousers. They'll get the job done, just with a lot more splatter.
"I think God's will has to be done in unifying people and companies to get that gas line built."
I guess republicans have decided to play dirty. Her speech had no content, it was all insults. I have never hated Republicans more than I do after hearing her and Rudy speak. I can't wait until the extreme Right is obliterated from the map this coming October.
energy policy (drill and nuclear power- onlu 2 realistic short term solutions)
taxes – lower for everone as raising the corp rate only decreases reinvestment, raising cap gains only reduces investment, and small biz pay at the top individual rate (so Obama's plan will adversely affect the source of 80% of job growth)
Unversal health care will be a disaster.
BHO has no clue what it means to be CINC and WE ARE AT WAR.
Are those enough issues for you?
For people who are saying that Palin just read a speech written by someone else, what about Obama? He's only good at giving speeches. At least Palin has some experience to go with the great speech.
Well, hmmm…I teach speech. To be honest, If she were in one of my speech classes, I would give her an A in delivery. However, I would give her an F for content. However, I doubt seriously she even wrote this. She sounded more like a well trained puppet to me.
Frankly, I can't believe that the conservatives have been this easily bought! My historically Republican vote is up for grabs but it is going to require a lot more compassion and critical thought to complex issues than I have seen offered thus far.
I can't explain the visceral irritation she generates. Good thing this arctic flower has bloomed late in the campaign.
The best line of all the speeches so far:
"In politics, there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers. And then there are those like John McCain, who use their careers to promote change."
This basically sums up the 2008 Presidential election.
Good enough speech for high school presidential election.
I'd hate to read the speeches written "by Reagan"
Fear or Hate. I don't know which is more prominent but this is all the liberal poster have to offer. This reveals their intellectual bankruptcy and is an endorsement for McCain/Palin.
Great speech. A+
Governor Palin's speech lacked any significant substantive message about the McCain/Palin plan for the economy. And the speech failed to reassure the nation that Governor Palin really understands the complex foreign policy and economic issues that are going to confront the next President and Vice President. I also felt some of the attacks against Senator Obama were unfair and very insulting. Great delivery. We just need more substance next time.
please, will someone wake me up from this national nightmare of caribou barbie?? She lies through her teeth on a national stage while major news outlets give her a pass?? and john mccain, if this lady is your idea of a soulmate, than god help your soul, buddy!!!!! Will the mainstream news media step in please and start reporting on the issues–which are frightening enough that we can let that poor 17 year old alone..(as her mama should have done by refusing the job.After all, what kind of parent deliberately exposes her child to the National Enquirer for a JOB?)
let's talk earmarks, bridge to nowhere, 527s, troopergate, banned books, anti-semitic preachers, bullied police chiefs–ENOUGH!
What happened to "compassionate conservativism"? Have they just fully realized that this has been an oximoron at best?
Which party is the angry one here?
All of these candidates use speech writers…its the ideas here that bother me.
Give me something new, give me a dialogue that is different from what we have heard for the last two decades from the conservatives.
I can't believe after we saw a time period in which the Republicans had control of the Presidency, Congress, and the Senate that abortion remains legal and that every gay person in the country hasn't been shipped to Cuba!
The passive-agressive sarchasm in this speech and the same line of ideas that has been presented for the last twenty years only serve to convince me that the GOP is NOT at all interested in change.
I keep seeing references of her being a pitbull, I suppose that is what is needed to repair our economy, ensure the security of our future generation, resolve our dependency on foreign oil, mobilize our nation to become the leader in future generations to come and aid our failing education system. We need a barker that's going to go on tirades of attacks against those that stands before her while not offering any tangible solutions to our problems…
I see why this country sprouts war mongers…we are a nation where a large amount of the public thirsts for blood…keep sharpening your fangs and praising these warlords while the world continue to change around us and countries like China continue to gain on us in every aspect as the next world leader
"we are scared because we Americans have proven to not being the most intelligent decision makers in this big world of ours. Just look at our last 8 years…"
Gov. Sarah Palin's acceptance speech provided a great introduction to the American people – she introduced herself and her family, connected firmly with the regular people of this country, and summarized her history and accomplishments. She interspersed that with compliments for her running mate as well as the reasons therefore, and let it be known that she was a tough cookie that was not to be trifled with, giving Obama a few good licks as a prelude to a tough campaign, where she will play the traditional VP "bad cop" role. A virtuoso performance. BRAVO!
Very scary and most disappointing. Palin has created a media circus for her children. Her speech had no constructive content. She is a mass of contradictions. She is pro abstinence and against sex education, but her teenage unmarried daughter is pregnant. She is against earmarks but successfully sought for a 23 million dollar earmark for her small town of 8,000 people. She reads well, but thinks less. What is really scary is that there are Americans that truly support her as VP of the USA. She is anti-education and in our very modern, technological world she and McCain will ensure that we will become a developing nation second to many.
Dems and the mainstream media … beware. You just witnessed the heir of Ronald Reagan and our future president in 8.25 years!!!!!
Strange, none of the journalists expressed concern about how Al Gore would manage to raise his children while serving as VP? Nor did they find it necessary to inquire as to the private lives of the Gore girls (or Chelsea)… can you say double standard for female candidates?
As for experience, she has far more executive experience than Obama, that should close the discussion right there.
Perhaps it is time that we didn't have a Harvard or Yale graduate in the oval office. RR graduated from Dixon College, and did a hell of a better job than his successors.
how many American lives do you think that Bush's know-nothingness about Iraqi society cost us? do you want to repeat it?
she should have run with Bush … two bozos on the same ticket
What was up with those 'Bush' pauses in her speech just so the crowd can cheer? They didn't even want to cheer. They looked like they were about about to fall asleep. Also I heard the same 'ole same 'ole…I don't want to hear the "Bridge To No Where" and "I Sold It On Ebay" speech again. I was looking for something different. She failed miserably. It was so fake!
Where is the love in this convention? I have always thought of myself as prolife, but I am wondering if the democratic convention, even with its prochoice platform, doesn't offer more hope for the unborn. Palin made it clear she is prolife,her speech was well delivered.
Frankly, i feel only judgmentcoming from my fellow REpublicans for the most part. Granted this little baby her daughter will have reflects a "common family problem"but this child will grow up in a loving, affluent family no doubt. Once the media and political parties quit objectifying this baby for their purposes that is. However,research shows abortion is driven primarily by poverty not values. What are we offering to really help women chose life? i am thinking about changing parties
If nothing else, Palin has caused me to look deeper into the resumes of all the candidates. Of the four remaining candidates, Barack Obama's is shockingly weak. In the business world, he would not even make the cut for a first interview for a CEO position, let alone the "final" interview, which is what we are doing now. Mrs. Palin would not make the cut either, but she certainly comes closer than Obama *and* she is not at the top of the ticket. I was undecided, but now am firmly in the McCain camp.
Palin's speech was void of substance! Only hate for Obama! I was not impressed!
I am sad too. And good point about this baby. Even the pro life side is talking about Bristol's baby as a symbol or something. I wonder what that little baby will think when he/she grows up and reads all of this!
Boraxo…please elaborate on her experience…I keep hearing she has more experience but nowhere do I really read anything that translates into that in her record…stop eating the CNN soup and learn to cook up your own…in other words do not take words out of people's mouth, stop being a lazy Yank and do some research…this is what's killing our education system, we have become lazy people waiting for the media to tell us what to think.
Please I'm waiting for your elaboration of this woman that has so much experience, she's fit to become our next president (a vice should be fit for office)
The saddest part of all this is people are downing BHO for having a Harvard education, I would hate to see the aspiration such people have for their kids. No wonder the world is calling us dumb!
She won my vote! I'm still proud to be American!
When faced with overwhelming force, hole up in church and surround yourself with women and children.
Is there no room for innovation? All the talk about drilling. What I hear are no thoughts about our environment and no care for global warming.
When I voted I noticed that there were 2500+ A's and under 600 F's and a little noise in between. After reading the gibberish on this blog it appears that 90% of you are liberal lunatics. Sorry I wasted my time reading any of your crap. I say give it a rest… your bias doesn't make you smart. Or attractive. BTW, Mark Twain said "We are all ignorant… just different subjects!". Clearly many here, including me, are just plain ignorant. Now we can't fix stupid, but there is a cure for ignorance. Please work on it! PS – I won't be back, don't bother responding.
She talks about reform and has indeed done it. Not just rhetoric, but reality. Actions speak louder than words and her actions as Governor of Alaska speak volumes. This woman talks the talk AND walks the walk.
The Libs go nuts when confronted with the facts.
She's a pit bull with lipstick, all right. And that's ugly. So was her speech — mean, sarcastic, ugly and totally devoid of any substance on what they would do in power.
JJ, how about you return the favor and tell us why Obama should be president? He can convincingly read a speech and only marginalizes half the country when he extemporizes (you know, clinging to guns and religion)? Obama has been getting a free pass – the guy has been a close friend and has recieved ongoing support from a confessed, unrepentant terrorist for 20 years. When are the Oblahmaniacs going to explain that one to us, as well as why Obama consistently has lied about it?
Obama is obviously a blue state Harvard Elitest with city boy concerns. Meet Sara a red state small town mayor/governor. Now tell me one thing, which is more like everyday voters?
How some untested, unvetted newby candidate thinks she can come and insult a candidate who garnered more than 18 million votes is beyond my comprehension.
I find it incredible when people have nothing to do but communicate an idea about who writes what for whom. Realize this: Everyone of these politicians have speech writers. As an independent, I'd have to say that she states her case very well. I know that it is difficult for anyone to give any person in the Republican party any credit but it is honestly time to give them a break and say: "Hey, that was pretty good." For those who say that it was only an attack on Barack Obama… well that is what it is intended to do. Would the Democratic party endorse the GOP? I'd have to say that it would undermine the whole idea for running against McCain. Unfortunately, the Democratic party is too socially oriented and does not look at how to solve the problems that face us today.
After being dumped on by the liberal press for a few days she threw a few punches of her own. I hope she feels better now. I do. Her record of accomplishments in Alaska is impressive and I know she will do a good job as VP.
Her lies were pathetic. Time to take off the gloves Joe. She needs to be taken to school
She hasn't done reform have you read anything or just listened to the Republican speeches. Think for yourself stop listening to others trying to get you to pay for tax breaks for the rich. Duped you are
A snowjob. Cheney, as much as I hate him, has a resume of responsibility and individualism. Palin is a party stooge. More of the same of from the GOP, which is no better than the Democratic Party. The two-party system bankrupt and those who buy into it are suckers.
How some untested, unvetted newby candidate thinks she can come and insult a candidate who garnered more than 18 million votes is beyond my comprehension.
Comment by Anonymous – September 4, 2008 at 3:00 am
This is exactly the blue-state harvard know all individuals regard individuals who actually go against what the established elite class that is in washington now.
The speech did what it was intended to do. appeal to small town swing state, voters all who voted for Hilary. She defined Obama-Biden as East Coast Big City Snobs…if it works..Obama is out. Whoever wins Southern Ohio, Eastern PA and South MI wins the Whiteite house.
BTW…you think Obama writes his own speeches? Give me break..
Not solely, but to a large extent and degree – Sarah Palin just put John McCaine in the White House for the next four years.
And if you think not, then there is one thing (fact) you need to accept and prepare yourself for. Sarah Palin will be the President of the United States from 2012 – 2020!
Eventually, she will proove to be one of the greatest Presidents the US has ever had or known. I predict better than Kennedy and/or Reagan. Regarding the above, there is no doubt. NOTHING………. but time, less our enemies assasinate her first, will prevent or stop the above statements regarding Sarah Palin and US History from becoming true. She is the "real deal" and rare. An enormously gifted, talented and genuine person. A true leader.
I can't wait until October 2, 2008 when Mrs. Palin destroys Mr. Gaff Biden!! He will raise his voice and she will speak her mind and blow him away in the debate. Just like Cheney did to Senator Gone Edwards who will all know couldn't even carry his Home State just like Al Gore couldn't do the same. And we now no what kind of sleaze bag Edwards is cheating on his Cancer stricken wife and not claiming it's his child. This is the same man that went after dead beat Dads and now he's one of them!! Biden already said that Palin a Beautiful woman so he will be giddy and stupid as usual!!
Wonderful in every way! This was a first class speech. Palin is clearly a gifted speaker. What's remarkable is not the generally widespread positive response to this speech (even among many non-conservatives), but that so many people are supporting a Presidential candidate with no substantive record of achievement in public office. Obama is all style, and no substance–with no evidence whatsover that he is prepared to lead our country. Any fair-minded person, regardless of political affiliation, must acknowledge that Obama's accomplishments as a politician pale before those of McCain, Biden, and, yes, even Sarah Palin.
She is a glossy act that picked the low hanging fruit in Alaska. Funny how she kept the federal money from the cancelled "bridge to nowhere". Good for Alaskans. The landscape she is venturing into bears no resemblance to her unique home tundra.
Nice to see Palin wants to join in to ruin the nations economy for her kids. Republicans have raised the deficit more then Dems last three decades when you want to admit they are not fiscal conservatives.
I thought it was OK oratory it wasn't great, it wasn't bad, just OK. I don't think it brought me to saying WOW. Also the attacks on Obama were fairly weak.
For GOOD attacks on Obama look at the speech right BEFORE Palin. Giuliani delivered some masterful blows. Giuliani also attacked Obama by using factual provable statements, whereas Palin's speech some of the attacks on Obama were either made up, or not well founded.
As a side note I am a Democrat I am voting for Obama, and I didn't think Obama's acceptance speech was all that great. I really preferred the Biden and H.Clinton speeches from the DNC. However, what Obama did stay pretty factual, whereas with Palin I have my doubts.
Correction: Obama speech WASN'T all that great.
Sounds like the redneck son in law wrote the speech!!
How dare someone educated in Idaho, lecture us in the governing class on how this country should be governed. A Small town Mayor in Washington? Can she find K street on a map?
No way..she will lose. All my friends in Santa Monica and on the Upper West Side agree with me. Small town, western leadership…just wait.
This is like a B movie actor turned politico or some dim wit from West Texas…no it will never happen.
For all the women Democrats and Independants they really need to look at Mrs. Palin and all she has done for her State of Alaska. Plus she haqs more Executive experience then Barrack Hussein Obama. Hillary should have won the nomination or at least been offered the V.P. spot but he didn't even ask her. Plus he smacked her in the face with that 3:00 AM text to all of his followers/Apostles. This man is an Elitest and hates this Country. He also picked a V.P. that said during the debates that he is not ready to be President. Obama also wants you and everyone to learn Spanish!! That's right he said it in 2 speeches and said we should quit worrying about the Immigrants and Illegal aliens that can't speak English and for us to learn Spanish. He'll get the latino Vote for sure. Spanish sucks ass
She is bulletproof. Biden is going to have his hands full. He'll be crucified when he rips into her.
That speech belongs on Jerry Springer. What's the matter John, was Paris Hilton too busy for the job?
Well, the question was about Palin's speech- "D" I thought it started out alright, but then she got downright rude in all of her snarky little comments. I did not expect her to give us the answers to America's problems; I did expect her to show us her personality. Boy, did she! No thanks!!
The Republicans are in trouble. They have to support themselves and at the same time tell America how they are going to fix themselves. And they can't really admit that they need fixing!
The Republicans keep complaining that Obama and the liberal media are attacking Palin so that we won't scrutinize her. The media is just trying to do is get information out to us about her. That is their job. Public office=public scrutiny.
I was pretty disappointed with Gov. Palin's speech tonight. Instead of laying out her vision for the country, she resorted to the divisive attacks that most independents like myself do not want to hear. She seems to me as a another empty suit just like her opponent on the left. I pray for the day that we can have an true independent make a serious run at the white house. I am disgusted with both sides.
Well Will, if the liberal media would exert 1/10 the energy in analyzing and evaluating Barack Hussein's speeches that they have in their efforts to research Palin's 17-yr old's romantic interestest, perhaps the GOP would not have to spend so much time pointing out the utter lack of experience and qualifications the first-term senator from IL has. The man literally does not have one meaningful qualification to be president. Dems are beginning to realize how badly they erred in bypassing Hillary for the ticket.
Go Sarah!! McCain/Palin '08!!!
Her speech, although certainly not what I expected, was effective in firing up the right-wing zealots who are already voting for McCain. As an independent voter I was hoping for a more "adult" presentation of our woes as a country and a plan to help solve them. I guess this year's republican platform consists of 1) I'm a POW, 2) you can't criticize a woman, and 3) Obama is the boogey man. What I find the most interesting is the ability of scornful, negative and divisive attacks appeal to those whom call them selves followers of Christ. They must need to catch up on their reading. Quite a strange paradox.
Big oil companies are run by very powerful men wielding enormous resources. They have budgets larger than most small countries. Yet Palin dealt with them more effectively than any other state or government agency has! Held them accountable for the environment, made them & their political cronies behave ethically, and required them to return more of their profits to the state and its residents. Big oil respects Palin and continues to work with her to develop Alaska's energy resources. What the hell has my governor done for me lately? Raised my taxes, bloated my state government, and stood by silently while my constitutional rights got trampled in DC. I want a Governor Palin for my state…pleeezzze! But since that's not going to happen anytime soon, I'll be thrilled to have her for VP.
This is a women who sought to ban books from her town's public library and is in favor of teaching creationism in public schools… While I was somewhat undecided before, there is no way I can vote for McCain now and I have to seriously question whether I could even live in the US with Palin as VP.
Grade:C. In between her attacks on Obama, Gov. Palin could have at least let us know where she stands on the most important issues facing the country today. I really didnt get a true understanding of what she stands for. As an Independent, I am still on the fence about who I am going to cast my ballot for. She said alot about what she thinks Obama stands for but I still have no idea what she stands for. I fully expected her to take shot at the opposition. She was supposed to and rightfully so. I just wished that she could have given me an idea of what she thinks about the economy or health care or even national security. Great meat for the base but nothing for us in the middle.
I was hoping for a speech that showed a future and provided hope and inspiration. None of that. No inspiration. Just negativity. Too bad.
Palin got a "B" from me for the speech. There is always room for improvement, and besides, there is too much grade inflation in this country already to toss her an A.
Look, she would not have been my best choice of running mate. Her lack of ecperience is worrisome, but then I think, at least she has some EXECUTIVE experience, and Obama has NONE. Think about this people: Obama is ALL TALK and so ambitious (in the Caesar's sense) that he runs for prez first chance he can get. Before he has proven he can really DO something. Given the options I would rather have a prez WITH real experience and accomplishments (McCain) than a VP (Biden) who has a lot.
The best speech of the night: Rudy's. Why? If you saw it and are not blinded by the light coming from Obama's star, you know exactl
A 44 year old actual Hockey Mom who was mayor for six years of a town (village?) of, at the time, 5,000 people (now 9,700 people) and two-year, current governor of a state not connected to any other state with a current population of around 670,000 is 3% points, 5 months, and a heart attack from being The Most Powerful Person in the Free World. Hockey Moms aren't even masters of their own households. Grading her speech pales in significance to the numbing mind-manipulation of the GOP. Convincing Americans that Palin is qualified to be VP despite being an apparent failed mother of five is Old Hat to a party that told the world that Irag had weapons of mass destruction.
The speech was stiff, preplanned and frankly if I want a cheerleader I think there are others more qualified than her. Just another political move that is foolish!! Do they think Americans are this dumb? If so then we deserve this bs!!! Me, Im not voting for an unqualified person who says they are more qualified than Obama, Biden, and McCain. Republicans make up your mind if she is more qualified then she should be the rep. for the party and not McCain. Get it straight!!!!!
Ted – You criticize Palin for banning books…why? Because it's censorship? Isn't not teaching creationism in schools also censorship? Just because it has religous origins doesn't mean certain ideologies should be excluded from public schools…especially when there are differing viewpoints. You've managed to contradict yourself in one sentence and I am 100% certain you will not leave the US if Palin gets elected VP.
This speech showed that she can… read.
Seriously, why judge somebody's speech if they didn't write it?
Palin had to hit, and hit hard, to prove herself a fighter. Now the left has to take her seriously. Better that and be hated by them than seen as fluff and ignored. A+. I am energized an not apologizing to anyone for it.
Palin mentions in her speech that she had a message for families with Special Needs children…that they will have an advocate if she and McCain are elected. Sounds good but Palin cut funding for a project for a non profit I work for that serves Special Needs children and adults. This organization is less than a 7 minute walk from the Governors mansion here in Juneau Alaska. The organization is called REACH Inc. or REACHAK.ORG. Here is the link listed below:
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this speech was awful and she did nothing but embarrass herself
Comment by clayton – September 3, 2008 at 11:19 pm
Were you even listening? Perhaps if you pulled your fingers out of your ears and stopped screaming NO, NO, NO it would have worked better for you. When she was picked, it stole the Chosen One's thunder. After this speech, Obama is finished. He has nothing that can compare to Gov. Palin. He is just lucky he was up against a real featherweight like Hillary in the primary. If he had to face Sarah Barracuda one on one, Sarah would be the presidential candidate against McCain and Oba-Messiah would join Swift Boat Kerry back in the Senate licking his wounds and muttering words to this effect: What the heck just happened?
I would not vote for McCain / Palin even if they came on bended knee! They have no plan; they have no soul; they are the sick days of our lives!
Palin speech – 9.5
Community organizer speech – 7
Palin exp. – 6(mayor,gov.)
Community organizer – 0 (worked 173 days in senate, the rest out running for nomination)
Palin negatives – troopergate, 17 year old daughter pregnant
Community organizer negative – Resko, William Ayers, Rev. Wright(must have been sleeping in the pews for 20 years.
How anyone could vote for the community organizer is beyond me. Palin owned that stage tonight. I laughed at least 4 times, finally someone pointing out, the truth about the "0″ experience of the "community organizer."
What a joke of a nomination. This attack dog of McCain seems to think that community activists are do nothing citizens of this great country. How many times has she consoled a spouse who lost a loved one in Iraq? How can she claim the volunteers that aided Katrina victims had no responsibility? I'm sure baking cookies for her PTA meetings didn't require much responsibility, but she shouldn't apply her lack of community responsibility to that of the hard working Americans who help our communities every day. This lady has embarrassed herself and her party. Not only should she be sent back to Alaska, send her over the border to Russia where she can live with people who don't give back to their community.
I watched with a open mind of a possible vp the speech seem good but came off slow nothing to bring the country
together. we have problems of great debates
that both sides of the plateforms feel well not the rich just us common folk who have to live threw this mess can we get to the issue I dont care how much gas is as long as I have a job to support the problem until it can be fixed but if both side continue to fight then who cares we seem to be a nation o warmongers. s get your guns cause GOD not with us
Since when did teen pregnancy become decent family values for Republicans?
If Obama had a 17-year-old, unwed pregnant daughter, it would've been over long ago. There would've been comments about "baby mommas" everywhere. Yet Bristol's situation becomes good ol' barnyard values?
God, folks, at least keep your values straight.
And learn to gauge the sincerity of speeches. Giuliani's speech? Drivel. Palin's speech? Weak. Ever stop to think that you're being manipulated? You're supposed to consider that when observing speeches.
Just because the Avon lady tells you you're pretty, doesn't mean you're pretty, folks. Try reading between the lines.
Two topics that need to be dropped are Palins daughter Bristol, any sane person with children realizes that you can only do so much towards helping them make the "right" decision, if you have children and feel differently please unlock the closet you have your kids in and let them breathe fresh air.
Secondly, some incredibly small minded person said something to the effect that she should not have allowed the newborn (with Downs Syndrome) to be born because their quality of life was lacking, choice works in both directions. Also, as a parent their are times when we ALL have to keep our kids up late for one reason or another, it is the parents CHOICE (there I am back to that word) so leave it alone.
Palin for President. I like her better than McCain/Obama/Biden.
The Dems are wishing they could change their V.P. pick after tonights speech.
Can someone here explain the difference between "community" and "small-town"?
It seems weird for a "small-town mayor" to knock a "community organizer".
I bet the population of a "community" in Chicago is comparable to that of a "small-town" in Alaska.
Oh wait, I forgot how crazy those Bloods and Crips get in Wassilla.
Move over Roy Hobbs, here is the natural.
Mayor – Responsible for purse strings
community organizer – ? what do they do? axe Reverend Jackson
If Sarah is the future of the Republican party, does that mean that American school children must be told they are going to burn in hell forever if they don't accept on faith that an omnipotent male deity created Adam and Eve, who populated the entire planet? Isn't this precisely what she, George Bush and evangelicals believe? Scares the hell out of me too.
from the reaction of the liberals and obama supporters, it is clear that they do not do well with facts or valid reactions to their boneheaded thoughts. what is interesting is their reaction of indignation when confronted by their own ill advised comments and thoughts.
palin did the unacceptable she made sense and effectively replied to the contradicts democrats present.
what obama fears the most is that the heartland will moblize because palin resonates with the majority of americans.
No, the Bristol issue cannot be dropped, because it is the issue Republicans have been bringing up for decades, and hurling upon similar girls in similar situations prior to this.
Solid, genuine, inspiring and compelling!!! not just words and rhetoric, but character, true testing and experience to back this up. the democratic ticket just don't have it!
Let's talk about Michelle Obama and how for the first time in her life she was proud of her Country!! She hates this Country like her Traitor of a Huband and research her papers she wrote while she was in school they are all hate about this great Country. Obama loves hanging with Terrorists like Ayers and hate mongers Like reverend Wright and Farrikan who are all anti semetic. Meaning they hate Jews. A Hitler in the making. The Terrorists have all said they hope he wins the election because they know he is weak and would make us cut off ties to Israel and convert to Islam so they don't hurt us. Plus you need to learn Spanish pretty soon and pay health insurance for all the Illegal aliens soon to be legal by him signing it into law. This guy is also illegal and was born in Nigeria!!!
Some of you give new meaning to stupidity. You criticize Palin for being "snide" or "snarky" or mean-spirited"…have you not watched the campaign ads (from both sides) they could all be described with those adjectives…DUMBASS!!! That is what takes place during an election, you pick on your opponent.
We can all point fingers and blame whoever we want for the current state of our country, but we need to all point those fingers at ourselves. We have allowed OUR government to become so large with so many BS social programs that we are all drowning.
Some idiot asked what McCain and Palin would do to "fix" social security….the only reasonable thing is to let ME (and YOU) invest OUR own money….I don't need the government to make those decisions for me!
I don't support Bush at all, but to hear Obama suuports call her speech shallow is a bit of a stretch.
obama in office iran will go nuclear because he being a muslim is very soft towards this rogue nations.more over when he say he is going to withdraw troops from iraq it is definetly not out of love towards americans but just like how an iranian president wants it to be.christian forces right or wrong get out of iraq.iam not an american but i feel pity.that you lot have to import an african indonesian pakisthani to lead your country.next time if you find you want a chineese to lead you just give us a ring.so that we could take the best advantage for you democrat being fools.right or wrong put some one within among yourself atleast for this high post.to me obomb appears to be a wolf in sheep clothing
A question to be answered on Election Day, however: can the heartland be mobilized as much as the virtually untapped, vast voting pool of blacks in the south?
The heartland was energized in 2000 and 2004. Fewer people are pleased with the GOP than were in those years.
Remember the rabid, liberal "Bush sucks" commentary back in 2004? Take a look at the right wing comments on this page, and ask yourself who is truly freaking out.
Remember, enthusiasm is also a form of desperation (as you guys taught us in 2004).
We'll see how this goes in Nov. For now, though, don't fool yourselves with her speech. Doesn't it bother you that you're getting so excited about your VP candidate??
In response….you are truly an idiot. You cannot find a better argument than that…is that nearly as horrible as the President recieiving a BJ in the Oral Office (oops…I mena Oval).
Leave the 17 year old alone!
It wasn't up to the teleprompter reading of the speech standards of the messiah, but it was good enough considering her bona fides and obvious tenacity. She is an outsider which will have all of the beltway bums in attack mode. I love her and would hunt and eat mooseburgers with her anytime.
I am in trouble now. How am I going to get out of this mess. I cannot even beat a woman.
She is what the dems looked for in Hillary and could not find.
Michelle Obama reminds me of Chewbacca. I keep looking for Han Solo! Well at least she is finally happy with her country.
GO Barry
She endulged in being a woman by being so silly with the jabs. Obviously some of the former Bush minions wrote her speech. She needs to decide if she wants to play the I'm a hockey mom card or the dirty Republican politician card….
Obama is not a muslim! Read!!! Know the facts before you blog!!! He has strong moral values and ethics & he is a Christian!!!
Her personal presentation was excellent, a stunning success I think. But the text of what she said was very unpersuasive, full of sloganeering and turning or phrases, clearly not her own writing but written for her by some experienced writers for the republicans, very poor in the fact department and it really got trivially tedious for the last 5 -7 minutes. What's why I gave her a 'D' because she will have to stand behind what she said tonite in front of the international and national press, and then she will be in trouble.
No, you have proven yourself to be the idiot, because you haven't done anything to answer the very valid question I proposed?
Despite what Republicans make it seem, calling one names doesn't solve the problem.
So, I ask you again: why shouldn't people ask the same question concerning Bristol that Republicans have been asking of other 17-year-old expecting mother for decades?
Please try a little harder to answer my question. And what exactly does Clinton/Lewinsky have to do with this?
Please tell me what better argument I'm supposed to be looking for? I believe I made it pretty clear.
I'm merely pulling a play from the right-wing play book; now answer the real question.
I expect to see an answer when I get back. If there is none, I'll assume you've got nothing.
Where are the issues? Has she given much thought about the country at all besides the scripts written by ghost writers?
She's the mayor of Wasilla. She's the governor of the state that's closest to Russia. For less than 2 years. Totally qualified.
I'd say Sarah hit it out of the ball park if you judge it from all the left wing comments! Way to go Sarah.
BRILLIANT!!! The McCain+Palin ticket is a winner. How come the "liberal" media never reported that Obama has never EVER initiated a legislative act into law? BUT had time to write 2 biographies! I'm watching C-Span from now on; the hell with all you liberal mafiosos who obviously don't care about our country.
PUT YOUR COUNTRY FIRST! MCCAIN+PALIN FOR PRESIDENT and don't be fooled by the media headlines!
If not an ill-qualified VP nominee, a Hockey Mom, a Pitbull with Lipstick, or John McCain's Intended Female Attack Dog, what else can we call Sarah Palin? How about, Just another Bush?
First, I am not nor will I ever be a Republican…and please make no mistake to believe that I would lower myself to the status of Democrat.
I am trying to understand what Republicans having been asking of 17-year-old expectant mothers? Anyone who believes a 17 year old is ready to be a parent is kidding themselves, but to attack a parent because their child made an error in judgement is ridiculous.
None of this makes you any less an idiot, it just means that you cannot attack the woman so you go after the child.
because we LOVE OUR COUNTRY!
Ahhh Sarah… I've never seen the left so bitter. Sad but refreshing. You go girl !!
Her baby needs more of her than this country. There are many people who can take care of the country but only she can take care of her baby. A woman who is ready to ignore her baby, how she can take care of the country.
Three words that did not appear in the speech: Republican, Bush, Christian. She was silent on her party because it is deeply unpopular, silent on Bush because the Republicans take no responsibility for their own record, and silent on her Christian dominionist (i.e., fascist) ideology.
Well said, comment by JS:
The liberal media will probably continue to hit on Sarah's 17 year old daughter because they can't rebut her on the issues… how cowardly they operate! and they call themselves journalists?
On of the greatest things about this country is that I am afforded the RIGHT to be an outspoken Atheist!!!
Why is it that Dems want to take that RIGHT away from Christians?
This will be recorded as one of the greatest political speeches of all time. I rank it up there with John Kennedy's "We choose to go to the moon", and Ronald Reagan's "Tear down this wall"
Extremely disappointing. I think the biggest part of Obama's appeal is his positive message. To combat that by having Palin come out as a negative attack dog made the GOP look weak and petty. They needed to focus more on selling their message for "America First."
Hey pg….
Should I tell my wife to quit her job and stay at home barefoot and pregnant?
If your blind classmate in high school runs for student body president and tells the entire student body, "Vote for me because I'm qualified, not because I'm blind," that's political exploitation.
The GOP put on its meal ticket a Hockey Mom who showcased not only her entire family, but the father of her 17-year old pregnant daughter's unborn baby.
Shameless exploitation.
go to BBC.COM for an unbiased coverage of the candidates…..and forget about the corrupt media
A smart, regular, non-ivy league woman. Now watch the left try to destroy her – they hate women like this, after all she thinks actually having babies is a good idea.
Let's see…
I never realized how many ignorant American's there are.
You don't have to like Sarah Palin – You don't have to like John McCain…but they are infinitely more confident to leave this country than Obama / Biden.
Obama wants change so he brings on a VP candidate who has been in Washington for 35 years.
Oh, and can someone tell me just ONE accomplishment in government that Obama has. Just one.
When the vote is either YES or NO, Obama votes "Present".
"President Obama, should we defend out country againsts Terrorists? Yes OR No?"
Obama's response: Present!
His lack of experience is laughable…and as a reminder he's running against McCain, no Palin.
BTW, there is NO indication that McCain is another 8 years of bush – just a political slant…
JS, you forgot that Republicans are pro "family values"? I assumed too much of you – I figured you knew at little bit about the parties. Let me break it down for you:
Republicans typically value patriotism, family values (i.e. no unwed/single/teen moms, etc), pro-life, right-to-bear arms, limited governmental spending, and military strength.
Democrats typically tout a woman's right to choose, social programs, gun control, the right to free speech, and a more welcoming (some say blasphemous) inclusion of gays, teen moms, etc. within their party.
Don't you watch the news?
SO, when a Republican has a pregnant 17-year-old daughter, it doesn't fit in with the established Repub. ideals. Look up: hypocrite.
Now, who's the idiot, again?
The orchestrated comments about the "left-wing media" have become tiresome. We're in the Wall Street Journal. Legitimate questions are being raised about her veracity, her ideology and her knowledge. The only hate and fear I hear are coming from those who are bent on attributing it to others. Why all the extreme combativeness and defensiveness? McCain actually had a chance to assemble an effective coaltion and win the election. Instead he chose a divisive individual that would give the base a chance to jump up and down and whine and point fingers while begging America to go back to 2004 and rerun the same script. Others can disagree and question Palin and not "hate America."
Why do you think Democrats complain about Democratic candidates who appear too war hungry (i.e. LBJ)? Because it is at odds with the established party ideology.
I didn't think you'd freak out about a very common sense question. Remember Dan Quayle and the Murphy Brown/Candace Bergen single mom thing? "Family values"? Wake up!
Jesus. What I said wasn't that groundbreaking.
Get your head out of Palin's butt and sniff some oxygen for a bit.
Obama gives a great speech. He moves people. People follow his lead and direction. Obama spoke to huge crowds in Europe.
Hitler gave great speeches and people followed him too. And he had huge crowds in Europe. Hmmm, that's not politically correct is it?
However, unlike Hitler Obama has no experience. He has no substance. He can't make a decision.
Vote on facts. Vote on who is best to lead America. Vote on who will keep our children safe. Vote on who makes the decisions. Vote on who can make a decision.
There's some great comedy on this blog. It's just sad. This election won't event be close. I just wonder about the riots in the streets when Obama loses.
WHAT is all this about her "reading the speech" all the time? EVERY candidate read their speech. EVERY SPEAKER at both the DNC and (so far) the RNC has used teleprompters.
In Response to Indy Moderate
Did I not see Barracks Obamas wife and kids at the DNC with him. Would that also be considered "shameless exploitation"? Just curious…
Osama Biden
No wonder why the terrorists love this ticket!
In Response…
Yes Republicans favor family Values (GASP!) and that is an awful attribute for anyone. That does not mean that they disown their children who make mistakes….or are you just upset that she exercised her CHOICE to give LIFE?
As to having my head up Palins butt….I am not a huge fan of hers to begin with, I just think in a country where liberals are making it fashionable to be an unwed parent they would have the sense to pull their heads out of their own butts!
Hey Steve….
Maybe everyone will follow Alec Baldwins lead and leave the country when their candidate loses…..darn it I forgot like most liberals he was all talk and no action.
I am a Canadian. After listening to Palin's speach, I will be sending a cheque to Obama's campaign. I want to be proud of my neighbours.
Steve Weber – 5:57 am
I have made the Hitler analogy more than once, but you are correct, at least AH had some experience.
As a TWP who owes his life to an anonymous black man (back when I was a child), I am very concerned for the black community when BHO gets clobbered in the election.
And he will.
Hey Sue, stay out of our politics or we will send a boy scout troop to invade and occupy your country.
She just put the battleground states back into McCain's column.
Beyond a doubt, McCain is selfish to potentially leave the leadership of this country to Palin.
As a life long Republican, I shall contribute to and vote for Obama.
The Republicans get into office again and continue to destroy this country, I imagine there will be plenty of people heading for the borders! Just what we need…an ancient shoot first, ask questions later hothead and a "hockey mom". God help us all.
Of course I don't care that she exercised her CHOICE. I'm not running for office representing a party that makes issue of such things.
However, Palin is representing the same party that made BIG issues of such things, and the Republican supporters out there took the bait and followed suit. That is why it is hypocritical for people to suddenly disregard the unwed pregnancy of this 17-year-old.
Ideology isn't selective; if a candidate is going to represent a certain ideology, he/she had better be sure they fully represent it, in order to avert deserved scrutiny.
Isn't there something in the Bible about "don't judge, lest ye be judged"? Well, Bristol Palin is the judgment due to a party that has spent the last several years judging many.
I don't see what is so hard about this.
Palin a threat to Socialism? Palin can't spell Socialism. She is the poorest political speaker I have ever heard. This morning, the media is attempting to pat her on the back for a horrible job. The Republican Party, a party that has denounced Feminism has the nerve to try to play the sexism card. If Americans fall for this, they deserve whatever. I keep telling people, being unqualified is only cute if you're white.
Republicans can NEVER play the family values card again, not because they don't "disown their children," when they make mistakes. It is because I did not hear one Republican denounce out of wedlock pregnancy for teens when Bristol's news came out. HYPOCRITES.
Let me ask you a question Response….If your child becomes a drug addict does that mean you and your family have no family values?
No wonder the liberal media, liberals, and left wing kooks are engaged in character assassination.
She is the real deal and she makes Obama look like a child in the sandbox.
Ha, ha, ha. See you liberals in 2020!
She is the real deal! She has now set the tempo for the VP debate !! Wow I can't wait…
McCain's "Trophy Vice" seems like a crackpot. Yes, we know about her family trials, we have them too, but the total messiness of her life shows just why she should not be the second in command and entrusted with the nuclear codes. Yes, we know that according to Fred Thompson, she can " properly field dress a moose." My skills with roasting a turkey is exceptional, but that does not make me vice president material. I'll take the community organizer any day over
As Cindy McCain said "Alaska is the closest part of our continent to Russia" — so Palin must be so knowledgeable about foreign affairs. What a joke! Mccain is so desperate to be President that he would do anything, even pick a loony for VP.
For those who claim that Bristol having a baby at 17 is right, remember Dan Quayle who said that Murphy Brown having a baby out of wedlock was immoral? Well…….and is it just me or do Republicans seem to be caught in sex scandals a lot. Americans want change and it will not come from a Mccain –Palin victory.
McCain's "Trophy Vice" seems like a crackpot. Yes, we know about her family trials, we have them too, but the total messiness of her life shows just why she should not be the second in command and entrusted with the nuclear codes. Yes, we know that according to Fred Thompson, she can " properly field dress a moose." My skills with roasting a turkey is exceptional, but that does not make me vice president material. I'll take the community organizer any day over
As Cindy McCain said "Alaska is the closest part of our continent to Russia" — so Palin must be so knowledgeable about foreign affairs. What a joke! Mccain is so desperate to be President that he would do anything, even pick a loony for VP.
For those who claim that Bristol having a baby at 17 is right, remember Dan Quayle who said that Murphy Brown having a baby out of wedlock was immoral? Well…….and is it just me or do Republicans seem to be caught in sex scandals a lot. Americans want change and it will not come from a Mccain –Palin victory.
McCain's "Trophy Vice" seems like a crackpot. Yes, we know about her family trials, we have them too, but the total messiness of her life shows just why she should not be the second in command and entrusted with the nuclear codes. Yes, we know that according to Fred Thompson, she can " properly field dress a moose." My skills with roasting a turkey is exceptional, but that does not make me vice president material. I'll take the community organizer any day over
As Cindy McCain said "Alaska is the closest part of our continent to Russia" — so Palin must be so knowledgeable about foreign affairs. What a joke! Mccain is so desperate to be President that he would do anything, even pick a loony for VP.
So, this woman is supposedly the "real deal"? We'll just see over the next couple of months, won't we? She can't be hidden by handlers forever.
Saunders, OK, lets make a deal, you don't talk about Dan Quayle's commet about a TV show and we won't talk about what discrace and shame Bill brought to the oval office! sound fair?
No one has set that Bristol being pregnant is right….what was originally said was we need to leave the 17-year old daughter who made a mistake out of it. She gets the rest of her life to deal with it, we don't need to exacerbate the issue by dragging her (the kid) through the mud.
Lets see you wouldn't trust Sarah with the nuclear codes, but you will trust Obama with the codes even though he voted present 130 because he can't make up his mind! I fail to see the logic in your choice.
Rock on Sarah Palin!! Don't let these liberals deter you – they are just scared because you are igniting the republican base – something others haven't been unable to do! I am not the only example of someone who had become lukewarm to this election. What a refreshing change Sarah brings… it is time!
Sarah is not looney and not a trophy – she is REAL America! She represents more change than Biden does! Yes, she came out swinging last night and so would you if you had been attacked by the media and the liberals all week. It just shows she is real and has spunk (more than most politicians these days). We need someone in the White House who has spunk and is not afraid of special interests… I am excited to see that McCain was willing to think out of the box – Go McCain-Palin!
All snark, no substance. If the content of this speech is Ms. Palin's measure, she is an empty suit.
The speech is overrated, still no substance, no talk about the economy and the war, just a bunch of sarcasm. However, her family impressed me more than anything. They bring purity to the ticket. In my opinion, this beautiful family are just props being used to get the moral vote, something McCain or Rudy Guiliani could never do.
I must have missed something in Palin's speech last night. I did not see anything wonderful. To me it appears like she spent 50% of her time talking about Obama, 30% of her time talking about McCaine and the other 20% on basic fluff. I'm a republican that has to wonder what she has to offer to this country? I walked away from the experience of her speech only knowing that she does not like Obama, she knows Alaskan slopes, and she likes parents with special needs children (we all do!) … My question is for a woman who has not shown effective leadership over her own teenager, how well of job at leadership will she do with the Nation?
To sum it up I believe the RNC is a joke this year. Real issues needed to be laid on the table and all we got were a pack of teleprompted puppets yelling USA!
hard to imagine people being impressed with even her delivery of a speech written by someone else…..i dont want a pit bull running the country or being close to anyone running the country…that is why there are laws passed to muzzle pit bulls…..truly depressing
I saw a little of her speech.
Is she trying to sell the "Airforce One" on Ebay? It will save a lot of money that the U.S. can use to start paying down the debts.
Because of the "thunder stealing" Sarah Palin, Obama is starting to understand how Hillary Clinton felt.
I was going to vote for McCain anyway. But now I'm truly excited to do so, and have more respect for his judgement after seeing more of why he chose Palin for his VP.
Palin Power!!!
If there was any doubt before, Sarah Palin will make a mockery out of the executive branch. The Republicans are clearly choosing to mudsling rather than campaign on issues. The Founding Fathers must be rolling in their graves. The speech was an abomination. Sarah, go home to Alaska, get your family in order, and your mind out of the gutter. Oh and go see some of the world while you're at it.
Bravo Zulu, Mrs. Palin! Finally, maybe…a politician in the Whitehouse who understands, appreciates, and is willing to protect the interests of folks in small town/rural America; and, who doesn't look and sound as if she will ever sugar coat or apologize for her views to anyone. A lifelong Republican who was on the fencepost…no longer!
She did exactly what she needed to do – demonstrate she can do this. This is the refreshing CHANGE we need. Her homerun last night is evidenced by the panic in the left's response. If you still have doubts look at the overwhelming results of this poll.
Unconvincing! The burden of proof is on her to persuade the country that is ready to sit down and hold her own with the likes of Putin and Maliki. Her mocking tone only made her look more unready for leadership. She came off as petty and small, displaying a high school attitute unsuitable for an adult world.
PATHETIC!!…no real meat..pack of lies as usual and distortions….Obama's energy plan has become McCain's energy plan now….I'm happy she made a fool of herself…she's no Hillary Clinton and stands for everything opposite of what Hillary stands for….Hillary supporters should be insulted.
Excellent speech, excellent delivery. No wonder the left has so quickly resorted to lies and smears – this woman is a real threat to their playhouse – not only now but in the future – and they know they have no one of substance to offer.
Speech! What freaking Speech? The woman read a writer sponsored composition made up of half-truths and outright lies, designed to inflame the pea brained republican base(even AP is forced to say she, Palin, "stretched the truth")
Yes, she was able to read Romneys rehashed devisive speech quite well. Too bad she is just another McCain/Bush clone.
She can pack a punch, what a great speaker.(sarcasm) My high school students can deliver a great speech, and I do not expect them to go out and be vice president.
What were the issues that were addressed last night, that are affecting middles class america. I cannot recall one from her.
She has MUCH more relevant practical experience than either Democrat, and shows far more backbone than either one. Outstanding speech, well-delivered. She is a winner!
Why is it the republicans can get away with the condescending attitude towards those who disagree with them? The speech was nothing but a rant against Obama personally. No issues. No discussion of what is important to this country. Both she and Rudi did nothing but condemn Obama's work as a "Community Organizer." Interesting. For decades – since the Newt-onian dark ages the repubs have been touting faith based support as the only EFFECTIVE safety net. Barrack worked as a community organizer for a FAITH BASED ORG, and was successful. Now the repubs are touting that as a no responsibility, not valuable position. What hypocrites.
Wake up kids, Mommy is coming home so you better clean your rooms and brush your teeth cause she just put Obama over her knee and spanked him !
Congratz Sara! You did a great job, proving that a woman can be smart, eloquent, presidential, pretty and yes still have 5 children. You are an inspiration to us women. And I hope we reward you for that in November.
What's the difference between Hockey Mom Sarah Palin and a pit bull?
A pit bull has dignity.
Sarah Palin embodies the spirit of a large number of professional and nonprofessional women who have found the balance between family and work. I respect her success and I am proud to be in her league, as I am also a working mother. She is the "real deal" and the libs need to be AFRAID.
Nice speech.
Obama is an empty suit, who thinks he can negotiate with anybody (try negotiating with Hitler or Stalin). Obama was brainwashed for 20yr by his spiritual advisor, who was anti-white, anti-american and anti-semitic. He lost all the debates to Hilary and has been condescending to women as well as arrogant. Go Sara and McCain. You got my independent woman's vote.
I am a registered republican and I was very excited about Obama in the beginning, Hope and Change sounded good to me but how long can you run on hope and change and not explain how you are going to change anything. I am very excited about Sara Palin, Mcain will have my vote in Nov. If you were listing she did have substance in her speech, but I believe tonight we will hear a great deal from Mccain. It is very scary that so many people do not vote based on qualification but on promises.
Palin appears to be an idiot if she thinks what was written for her is true. She actually thinks her "experience" is greater than the men in this race? The speech by the Governor of Hawaii tried to make Palin look tough for flying while in labor. Hope her other decisions are better!!!!
Last night Guiliani was on fire, he owned that stage and gave a masterful speech, one for the ages. Huckabee did a great job too, Palin stole the show though, she showed verve and poise and was just great. All in all a great night for republicans, they made their case with humor and great clarity, and this is is going to be an epic dog fight.
I believe we are witnessing something of historic significance – the crushing defeat and the onset of liberalism's death throes.
The REAL ONE for President! Refreshing integrity and leadership, the real change we can hope for!!!
All the dems have now are their talking points.
Keep criticizing lack of experience Dems and it will boomerang. Top of ticket experience is what counts and Obama is completely deficient. Reading above comments certainly suggests the Dems are running scared!!
Obama writes his own speeches…sure.
Voting present is decision making?
Obama is a great orator, it seems a shame that Democrats could not hear what she said because they were on the defensive before she opened her mouth.
Biden is change?
Be careful what you wish for.
Great speech, I liked the lipstick joke about PTA moms vs bull dogs!
Red meat for rednecks
Real nasty!
Who let that dog out?
The utter hypocrisy and the depths that liberals will sink to in order to try and achieve their socialist utopia is shocking. The recent unleashing of the media hate machine against Sarah Palin and her 17 year old daughter has pulled back the curtain on the leftist elitist media. Proof? What would the press have done if this was Chelsea in 2000? Applauded her "courage" and demanded that she be left alone. I am nauseated at the left's self-serving, sneering trash. Is there a stronger word for hypocrite? They deserve it.
Win or Lose….Palin in 2012 and 2016. The future just got brighter.
It was an excellently structured speech, and well delivered — but very narrow in terms of actual content. I do wonder when it will start to sink in how empty it was? Tactically though, one has to hand it to McCain's team — lower the hell out of the expectations, cry damsel in distress foul all weekend, then send her in as a bruiser. Style: A+, Substance: C-. I wonder if it will matter?
The Democrats have to be scared now. I cannot wait for the debate between Palin and Biden. She will kick his butt.
McCanin/Palin may be a real coup! After watching Palin speak last night I realized they will probably win.
The fear on the left is palpable. She is a smart, witty, maverick who will battle special interests. That could well have been one of the best 2 or 3 speeches in the last 20 years. Victory for America is in sight!
Right on Homer…Biden vs. Palin in debate…he will get his lunch ate!
For all the times Liberals have had to endure tax and spend,, I think it's time to ask the Neocons about "SPEND AND CHARGE IT"!!!
One thing has been made clear to me after Ms. Palin's introduction to the national political scene. Anyone who is truly an agent of change must be willing to go against his/her party. Bill Clinton was willing to do this on the issues of welfare reform and trade. McCain has done so about 10% of the time if you believe the numbers from the DNC. You could write an entire book on the number of times Ron Paul has voted against the Republicans. How many times has Obama voted against his party? Can anyone tell me?
Just what ARE Republican family values? Anybody here remember Dan Qualye's rant about Murphy Brown? The right wing changes its "values" whenever it suits them. What next, incest? polygamy? Give me a break. Her speech simply more divisiveness, a la GWB.
"Not a word about global warming, the environment, immigration, or the ECONOMY."
Those are not republican issues so why would they talk about them?
They have to criticize democrats instead of selling themselves. What are they going to say? How the economy is great? Or how after 9/11 we gave up on finding the terrorists and invaded iraq instead? Or how gas went from 1.20 (Clinton) to 4.20 (Cheney era)? Or how the rest of the world hates us now? Or how Russia can invade Georgia and N Korea is back to nuclear option because it knows we're bogged down in Iraq?
Naah… they HAVE to talk trash about Obama while they desperately wave the flags and smile and chant empty slogans. They are very very scared I would imagine. The good news for them is its very easy to trick the public.
I see a lot of sour grape comments here. I believe she has hit the nail on the head on things that make some people crazy. This was a GREAT speech no matter who wrote it! Why? Because she made it her own! If you think otherwise you do not understand the art of rhetoric. Ask Obama, bet he was thinking, "Oh boy, this is not good."
Amazing lady. Who said women can't go to war and be moms. No one. So back off. WE HAVE A FEMALE HERO. My 80 year old mother is now a REPUBLICAN. Take that you stinking liberals. The more the liberals and MSM push the more little old ladies will stand up and be counted. PUMA Power. You screwed up Nancy & Harry. Watch out we're coming to get you. DRILL HERE DRILL NOW
There needs to be an option to vote A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ to infinity.
She calls herself a "soccer mom," but she seems like the kind of mom who heckles your kid from the sidelines and harasses the coach into making her kid first team.
As a soccer mom, I'm not impressed.
She should have been talking more to her daughter. Something is wrong. I view the photos of when she was suppose to be pregnant. Something is wrong when in this country black teens have been ridiculed for years for out of wedlock pregnancies and now the republicans are selling it as ok. We are in a sad state. John McCain is to old to lead this country. George, the village idot, per Nancy Regan has done irreplaceable harm to this country and the world.We need to try someone other than John, who thinks he's entitled.
The more I know about the Palin family the more they look like trailer trash.
Pro: She came off grounded and showed America that Anytown USA can produce a VP Candidate. Also that the GOP isn't all stuffed blue suits. Cons: Can any of us actually see her addressing the United Nations on our behalf? Unfortunately, I didn't hear much that sounded presidential.
I had so much fun watching a women hand it to the male establishment. You go girl!
I love her and am more excited about this campaign. She represents 90% of this country's real people, of which I am proudly one.
Based on the flaming on here from (probably unemployed Dems)Sarah rocked! Truly one of the best speeches I have heard in my generation.
Shades of the Great One. Ronaldus Maximus Reagan!
GO! Sarah GO! You are my new hero!!!
Looks like BO better start looking for jobs suited to his pay grade.
Overall, I think her speech was negative and built on the same old conservative talking points. There is a big difference from the top down in the two main political parties. The Republicans are very negative and the Democrats are trying to raise the rhetoric to a more positive debate.
I am surprised at some of the comment in this forum that accuse Sara of little substance in her speech. She has more substance than Obama. Unlike Obama she did not promised to do everything for everybody to get elected. You should also compare the top of the tickets. When we start the arguments on substance between Obama and McCain there is no comparison. Leadership is about inspiration not empty words.
I loved it when she said " …the different between a hockey mom and a bulldog is the lip stick…"
So that was Sarah Palin.
Outwardly attractive, angry and submissive at the same time.
Sneering and insulting.
Sad, even a beautiful woman can be made ugly by the republicans.
"the special needs VP"
I don't care if the debate between the parties is positive or not. I want to hear the truth. And the truth hurts democrats. Obama is an emperor with no clothes.
all the dems can say is mccain is another bush. that lacks intelligent and is completely false. lets talk about the issues. i am an independent that can and does think, so i don't read the script from my party. come up with something new and intelligent
She touched all the bases and brought down the house, but she didn't change anyone's mind.
Her speech was full of blatant lies!!!
I love watching the Democrats become unhinged. Her speech was great and everyone knows it. That's why the Dems and Libs are so angry today. They sense a threat. Obama attacked the Republicans in his speech and he is the king of teleprompters. Without them he's lost. I love it when the Dems criticize Palin for things that Obama does. The pinnacle of hypocrisy. The Dems are running scared today and they should be. A political star was born last night and there is nothing the left wing hate machine can do about it. I absolutely love this.
Wow..Sarah can read.
And she can smirk on cue, just like Bush.
She was amazing! She stabbed the Obama-Biden ticket with precision and grace. What a honor for the Republicans to be such a V.P. Candidate! A lot of reasons for the Democrats to be worry now.
'Angry and submissive at the same time'. Only a man would see that in her last night. As a woman I saw strength, inteligence, eloquence, and yes passion. Obama is an emperor with no clothes. I will vote for her and McCain in Nov.
Incredible composure on the biggest stage. She is already the Republicans' best voice for small government. Rob has it right – she can be America's Margaret Thatcher!
Emotional fluff — short on substance — misrepresentations.
The white trash ethos is something that many of us have spent a lifetime trying to overcome.
We embraced conservative family values to stabilize our personal and financial lives.
Palin is tawdry and shallow. But hey, if poor whites would rather drink beer with their leaders than have one who is concerned about their sinking fortunes, let them eat hotdogs and fornicate. This is America.
There is no vetting process for a community organizer. You have to be able to give a rousing speech and say to your group that they'll make those crooks (e.g. City Hall, developers, landlords) pay. Obama had an inspiring role model for lecturing others courtesy of the Reverend Wright.
Sarah is a genuine reformer who is used to questioning others regardless of party affiliation and whipping out her veto pen. If she can cut out $500 million in waste from the Alaska state budget and create a surplus, just think what she could do in Washington. Obama will simply amplify what he did in Chicago and Washington — suck up. Now he's sucking up to Europe and plans to do that in the Middle East. We need people like McCain and Palin who think for themselves.
When McCain first picked Palin, I thought "HUH? Now I realize that it was ingenious, and I thought her speech was absolutely fantstic. I intended to vote against Obama, no matter who ran against him for a reason that I have not seen on any newswire, or any media outlet to date. That reason dates back to a campaign swing during the primaries in upstate New York, when he was asked how he intended to pay for all the new programs that he was proposing. He answered with a few words, but ended it with "from those that have to those that need"!! I couldn't believe my ears. That is a direct quote from Karl Marx. Having lived under Communism, I know a quote from Marx when I hear it. We had to learn it in school. So we have a candidate for POTUS, that quotes Karl Marx, and there is silence!
For those conservatives with only a double digit IQ – Susan B. Anthony, Cesar Chavez and Martin Luther King were all community organizers!
Go ahead guys, get it out of your system. Try to frame the race as Palin/Obama. Slam her for using a speech writer. Say our veep candidate isn't any more experienced than Obama. Take cheap shots at her family, her beliefs, and abandon your feminist views regarding her because she doesn't fit YOUR mold.
It was a great speech, delivered very well. She addressed the attacks you leveled at her before she spoke to the public. She supported John McCain. She addressed energy and taxes at least as much as BO. While you who wholeheartedly support one I view as an empty suit don't like what she said, I think there are a lot who did.
She is a strong, independent woman, and showed grace under very hateful, personal fire. If you don't like her, it's only because you don't like strong women.
I just have two questions for all the people posting comments about how "nasty" and "fake" Palin showed herself to be last night.
First question: is Obama not so nasty because he and his party has eloquently bashed Palin along with her family? I love how democrats applaud their candidates when they rip the republicans, but cry when the republicans rip their candidates. It's like a little kid who cries when someone tells on them, but cheers when they tell on someone else.
Question two: If Palin is so "fake" then why isn't she afraid to talk about her roots? Why isn't she afraid to show herself for who she is whether the world likes it or not? I don't want someone to just talk the talk, I want someone who walks the walk.
Now I understand why the Left turned up the smear machine. Palin is the real deal. It is odd that the comments here, and the CNN/MSNBC talking heads following the speech, inform us that she didn't write the speech and she reads from a teleprompter. As if The Messiah does neither. I'd would rather have this fiesty and articulate hockey mom facing down Putin, etc than a smooth-talking milquetoast community organizer. Eloquent rhetoric and smooth talking is pleasant on the ears but won't stop the menacing dicatators and the czars…
She hit the ball out of the park. Came across as genuine and authentic, unlike Obama and all the spin that surrounds him. I think it is amusing that the VP pick on the Republican side has better qualifications than the Presidential candidate on the Democrat side. The absolute hatred from the Left proves she was a great pick.
This is beautiful…she got the Liberals all worked up! Now they have to resort to "kindergarten name calling"! I love it…it proves that common sense will win out!
Bush speech writer plus polished sports announcer? I'm afraid I'll need to know more about her foreign policy views and what she thinks of the current economic and monetary issues before I can say.
13.8% gave it an "F" as of this writing? Talk about knee-jerk, 100% partisan. Heck, Republicans can listen to an Obama speech, and recognize a dynamic speaker, even if the actual words are empty nonsense.
Palin's speech was electric. She's a firecracker. And I'm thinking to myself (about Democrats): She's going to eat you for lunch.
Wow..The lefty liberals posting some of the comments here are really proving a point I made to my friends…they are really scared of what Sarah Palin has brought to the ticket!!
Hey JedSixgun – where any of those people Presidents of the USA? Nope! They stuck to what they were good at and were great because of it.
Reading these comments above, I am sad. Whoever will be elected president will be elected for the wrong reason. There is enough hate and lack of policy discussion to overwhelm any rational decision making process…
The most stunning line of her speech is when she advocate torture (she attacks Obama for respecting the rights of accused) … This is in direct opposition with her own McCain which she was praising a few lines earlier! Stunning that no political commentator has jumped on this since this would make Palin (if she ever became president) in direct violation of international war crime law.
With all the problems we have in the Mideast, Iran, Iraq, Hezbollah, Syria, Palistine etc. This will be a top issue for the next president. If it's Obama, with all the issues about his background (Muslim, Christian etc.)I would like someone to ask him what his PERSONAL opinion is of the "Balfour Declaration". I'd love to hear it. That should answer all the unknowns.
Greatest speech I ever heard by a strong female politician.
The republican women now have a face and a voice.
Im voting for McCain/Palin
We are in a place where substance is so much more important than lipstick!
I am THE ONE! I command you: Stop talking about that small town woman!
Isn't it funny that Democrats are reduced to arguing that their #1 guy is more experienced than the Republican's #2? Also, why do democrats feel that Palin doesn't have the necessary experience when they believed John Edwards was a great VP choice during the last presidential election?
Good job by Sarah Barracuda! Her experience easily – easily – outclasses B. Hussein's and, yet, the liberal devils keep bringing it up. If you really think he is more qualified than her, and remember he is not running for VP, then drink some more Kool-Ade and vote for him and Biden (did he write his speech or plagiarize it?). You are too stupid to vote for the GOP anyway.
EPIC! That speech will stand the test of time of greatness. She is a real American and she shows that with strong values, hard work and personal determination the American dream is alive and well.
The divisive socialism that the dems desire is not America. We got rid of that with Jimmy Carter.
Obama = 4 more years of Carter
The dems can bring forth their filth (shocker) since they know deep down that their empty suit was just taken behind an Alaskan woodshed and beaten to a pulp.
KPW, Won over to the GOP, Ohioswingvoter, and all others that are like-minded folks, Gov. Palin is the issue – not her 17 year old pregnant daughter. The problem is that McCain, Palin and the GOP are seeking to impose their religious beliefs and morals on all Americans. If you're going to profess to walk in Christ's shoes you better be able to walk on water.
Palin is wholly inadequate for the job of V.P. She didn't even know what function the VP serves. The CNBC interview can be seen on You Tube! Palin has traveled out of the U.S. only once in her life. Alaska has fewer people than the borough of Brooklyn, NY. Alaska does not have a diverse economy. Their revenue comes from the oil industry and tourism.
I've voted Republican most of my life but this is the first time I'm go
I think that if you already made a choice between BO or JM, you either like or dislike her. I haven't decided on either, but I was definitely impressed with Sarah last night.
As a "leftist," I'm definitely not afraid of Palin. If elected, she will probably be nothing more than a trophy VP. McCain would do all the work and I'm fine with that…unless something happens to McCain. Then we have a problem. She brings conservative social values to the political arena when things like abortion and gun control are NOT what we should be worrying about. Something needs to be done about the economy, the unemployment, and the war… Have we lost sight of our most immediate goals America? I would like to see the Republicans and Democrats get back to talking about what really matters today.
I was a McCain supporter (in a very high tax bracket) and will most definitely will NOT be voting for him as a direct result of this speech, and the approach he has decided to take with the campaign. I am disguisted with fear mongering, social warfare and yes "shrill" and imbecilic. This will cost me hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes but I am disgusted with the C students/imbecils running my "old" party. The world is a complicated place requiring smart people and good judgment. I saw none of these things on display last night. I am sick to my stomach.
I like someone who can take a punch and get up swinging! And Mrs. Palin has been ABSOLUTELY PUMMELED by the mudslingers. (For you folks in Rio Linda, a mudslinger is someone who will vilify a seventeen year old girl to get at her mother.) Sarah came out swinging! I agree with those who have pointed out liberals have had a cerebral meltdown over this women. She is redefining the meaning of "canniption fit" because she's a GENUINE human being.
I am giving up my status as a feminist leader. I am doing this because I am a hypocrite and I really only support liberal women, not successful women who may not be liberal. Remember, I forgave Bill Clinton for harassing Katherine Willey after her husband, like other FOB's, killed himself and she needed help. Yep, I forgave Slick Willie and I forgive Obama, Dean and Oprah for throwing Hillary under the bus. Yep, I am afraid to stand up the men who run the Democratic Party. I am a failure. GS
@Yeah Kimmy, and they are ALL Republicans.Comment by SmarterThanYou – September 4, 2008 at 1:28 am
>>> You really need to check the facts about to whom the wall street money is being donated this election cycle.
Gov. Palin is the issue – not her 17 year old pregnant daughter. The problem is that McCain, Palin and the GOP are seeking to impose their religious beliefs and morals on all Americans. If you're going to profess to walk in Christ's shoes you better be able to walk on water.
Palin is wholly inadequate for the job of V.P. She didn't even know what function the VP serves. The CNBC interview can be seen on You Tube! Palin has traveled out of the U.S. only once in her life. Alaska has fewer people than the borough of Brooklyn, NY. Alaska does not have a diverse economy. Their revenue comes from the oil industry and tourism.
I've voted Republican most of my life but this is the first time I'm going with the Democrats and supporting Obama & Biden. America has serious problems and we need serious people in the White House ready, day one, to tackle such problems. Having Palin on the ticket tells me that "my GOP" is not serious about the work that lies ahead.
Finally, my concern is not that Palin is a female. There are several highly qualified women that could have easily join the McCain ticket and given the Democrats a real run for their money. Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas, the longest-tenured female Republican senator, is one such person. She's terrific but, unlike Sen. Biden, she's not an expert in foreign policy.
I like McCain. But he's a 72 year old two time cancer survivor. I just can't see having Palin one heart beat away from her finger on the button with Russia and China on our back door. I'm terrified about the possibility of Palin getting the call at 3 a.m. in the morning . . . .
Good speaking skills, awful shallow on policy (I'm sure that was purposeful, why not continue to manipulate the public rather than admit that your party is vapid), and a bit derisive. Guiliani can get away with that since he's not on the ticket, Palin will probably pay for it. The irony is that she will make McCain look sick by comparison when he speaks tonight.
She was just okay. She'd be perfect if she'd just offer me some free stuff:
free healthcare
free daycare
free pre-school
free college for everyone
free ….you fill in the blanks.
After all, the evil corporations and the "rich" can pay for it all. Come on Sarah, get with the program!
Values trump ideas and ideals. So the Rovians got them out, dusted them off, and rode into Dodge with the M15-Mom, pistols blazing, rat-a-tat-tat, lesbo side-kick to Maverick McCain. According to buzzwordwatch.com, "maverick" is another word for "rogue," "unlawful." It's the same as out of control, shoot from the hip. So the Old West rides again. Will the white-hat politicos never go away? Are we so doomed?
Last night none of the orators provided any substance for leading the future of the country. To the contrary they all were very divisive in particularly the king of divisiveness Rudy the Ripper. Rudy who when his constituents requested to meet with him regarding police abuse refused to be PRESENT (Yes not voted present just refused to be PRESENT). One party who held a convention last week promotes unity and vehemently attacks issues. The party holding their convention this week divides the country into: Rural Folks vs. City Folks, East vs. West, Educated vs. Uneducated, Men vs. Women, and Christian vs. Non-Christian – sadly this rhetoric encompassed all their speeches last night. Where are Bush and Cheney? Why are the party leaders not at the convention? Do they think the populous is stupid? How can you steal Obama's mantra of Change and profess you are the real change agents when your party has been in power for 8 years (executive) and 6 years (legislature)? We may argue over whether the economy is in a recession or not, but most people would agree the economy is not doing well. Then why is McCain proposing more of the same policies as Bush? Have tax cuts for the "wealthy" and tax incentives to supposedly prosperous corporations helped our economy?
If those watching this convention believe their banter then you are dumber than they think you are. WAKE UP!
Republicans for Obama/Biden: you know what I like about the Republican party? At least we stand for something! Whether you like it or not, we aren't afraid to stand up for what we believe. Can you please enlighten me as to what Obama stands for besides "change"?
Also, for those of us trying to walk in Christ's shoes we don't do it to benefit ourselves. We do it to love others. That's the problem with our world everything is about us. I don't follow Christ's teachings because He walked on water, I follow them because I believe in His teachings of love and kindness.
Who cares about 3 days of media coverage. This isn't People Magazine, Oprah or a night out at the movies. It's a complicated (not dangerous) world and my son's future at stake. We need someone intelligent and principled like George Marshall (who wisely paved the way for 50 years of US peace, leadership and prosperity)…NOT this tart who is enjoying her 15 minutes of fame.
Sarah is our worst nightmare.
How do we discredit her and tear down her family?
Everyone knows we only support Liberal women.
How do we prevent Sarah from going into office? I want answers NOW!!
And barely an issue raised! Simply "my opponents are elitists, I'm just like you." For those of you who enjoy this kind of thing, she's fabulous. But her state gets nearly twice the federal dollars that they put in, and that leaves them with oil $ to spread around. YOur pain, her gain. She hired a lobbyist for her 6000 person town, and came back with 27 million dollars, and she still left the town in debt. Forget the family circus part–a major distraction that has been a godsend to her candidacy–look at her record.
Her response to legal problems of her own making is Cheneyesque. Why not take on a real leader like Mitt Romney as the VP?
Simple- I will vote for Obama.
Well, this is certainly the most responded to item WSJ has had in a long time. Interesting to see the comments and the fire it has brought out. All I can say is it is a shame to think that all those "one liners" were in this forum – a national convention for the president of the United States- instead of "The Tonight Show" or the Late show where they belonged. I think it's a sad state of affairs to see our government stooping to this kind of behavior. Isn't it about time to drop the partisan CRAP and look at the real issues and develop a plan to bring our country back up on top again????
Tough, confident, believable and right on the mark. Go Palin!
Long on style and rhetoric. Abysmal on facts and reality. As good as Goebbels would write. As a Republican, I have no place to go.
I wonder why this country is so divided. Maybe it is because some of us don't think that a man with no experience and no substance should lead this great nation. As somebody who was born and raised in a dictatorship I can tell you that the word is not just complicated. It is dangerous. Mr. Putin has proved this once and for all.
Until last night/this morning, the Lib media has been parroting the conventional wisdom that the VP's role, (i.e. why Biden was chosen) is to be the "attack dog".
Now that the R's have found our attack dog, the Lib response is, oh, she's so mean!!! (see multiple posts above)
News flash, you idiots, she's fulfilling the role of the VP slot, that before your hypocrisy set in, your media representatives, openly talked about.
I noted this morning on MSNBC / Morning Joe, that the smirk Miki's had on her face the last 2 mornings, is gone.
Proof that you Libs, are very, very scared, of this woman.
I dont understand why working class poor voters from states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Missouri can possibly want to vote for the GOP…is it because their pastor tells them to? What can Republicans possibly offer to the poor? The democrats are the ones that want free healthcare, free etc. for the needy or "Handouts" as the wealthy republicans call it. Why can't you morons wake up, read up on the policies of the people you are voting for, and make an educated vote based on what you think is best for the country. Don't get me started on southerners. I am one.
Palin did not waste any time pointing out what a joke Obama is. Drop Obama off in the woods in Alaska with a gun/knife and fishing line and the guy won't make it 2 days. Put Obama in a NVA prison for 24 hours and he's done. What a loser.
This is hilarious! The liberals ARE scared to death…hahaa. The woman was amazing, and it was a grand slam.
McCain Palin will serve us well.
God help us if Obama is elected.
How can any of us judge how intelligent or ready Palin is to be VP? Do you know her personally? Have you talked with all her family and friends? Read her journal? Give me a break! Just because she is a good looking woman and not a good looking man shouldn't make her a tart. Does she need to use big words and have a Harvard education to be bright? If those are the qualifications for being smart and for being president, then we are the dumbest country in the world run by a president we don't understand!
Did you notice? Obama is scrambling after the Sarah-Barracuda speach last night. Today he accepted to have an interview with O'really (a person he hates) just to put himself back on the news and take viewers from McCain-Palin convention. Did McCain do something like that to the DNC? It shows that it is "Obama first" No class. What a loser!!
I think that the votes display it all, A the majority and F the majority of non-A. Clearly the democrats didn't expect this and they are freaking out. Why they didn't expect this if for months they attacked Hillary on the media, they asked her to quit and when she didn't they didn't care about Florida and Michigan and forced her to.
Forget the Palin speech, every speech is written and adjusted but she was clear, she was right on the point and she was genuine. The wording might not be entirely hers but the theme was. Like I said forget the Palin speech and focus on the Clintons speech which was all forced by the party. If someone thinks otherwise ask that African-American delegate who was crying on CNN because Hillary was not on the ticket. Big big mistake
then we are the dumbest country in the world run by a president we don't understand!
Comment by ohioswingvoter – September 4, 2008 at 9:51 am
Aren't We?
Governor Palin delivered a rousing speech that will be well received by Red State Democrats, Independents and PUMA women. By trashing her over the weekend, the Progressive Left wildly missed the mark. She's demonstrably qualified and competent. McCain's choice is I think a game changer. The sexism displayed against Hillary Clinton has a lot of women angry. Amping up the volume of sexism and the magnitude of the double standard was a serious tactical error by the Main Stream Media and Progressive Blogs. I told you that Palin was a honey trap. Obama's supporters just stepped into it big time and in the process established Palin as a Washington outsider and reformer — attractive qualities in most of the "58 states." Maybe Obama still wins, but it just got a lot harder because the other side
If I were to use the word that most describes her speech it would be "condescending…"
Such a pity that this is the best republicans can do…McHockey! Obama is looking pretty damn good to me.
Poise, talent, self confidence before an audience of millions all over the world, focus, audience connection, a few Obama barbs, a few substantive comments. All-in-all, an ideal VP acceptance speech at a POLITICAL convention. She's an instant hit and a threat to the Dem party hacks (and probably the Republican hacks, too). Great job. If McCain/Palin keep this up, they will have my vote.
ohioswingvoter – If that's the case then go to Church not the polls. Or better yet, act like Christ and actually help people..something a community organizer does! I'm not going to let people like you screw up my son's future because you are holier than the rest of us!!!!
We can all agree that Obama has less foreign experience that my cat Toot (you don't want to know) and zero executive expereince which is why he chose Biden (who also has zero executive experience -but that is another post -I can't address all the dem issues here).
As for VP Sarah Palin in the event that she would have to assume responsibilities of President the answer is found in none other than the U.S. Constitution:
Article II Section 1 addresses the transfer from President to Vice President and also address the replacement of the Vice President. An individual appointed by the President and approved by the House and Senate.
If that were to happen the President could select someone with more foreign policy experience or whatever qualities are important. Just like Obama picking Biden
John – if that is how you feel then why do you live here? There are plenty of other countries that might enjoy your negativity. What has America been so aweful to you that you must bash it? Free speech, freedom of religion, freedom to write stupid posts! Let me guess you probably have a job, a comfortable place to sleep at night and a nice group of friends who care about you. Yep this country sucks!
In addition to that Daniel, even if he does those 4 years there will be a lot of scrutiny and very high expectations from him. 4 years are not enough to change anything substantial especially on the health care issue, but he will be expected to do that. 4 years go by very very fast and the Republicans have already introduced in case they lose the fighters of the next election, Palin, Huckabee, Fiorina, Romney and even Giuliani I might add. I don't see anything similiar on the other side at all, except Hillary which might be her turn to get knocked out if Democrats fail if they get elected.
Republicans are consolidating for another round of a generation in the top I think just like the times of Reagan.
Is this the best our country can offer to lead in these most challenging times?
Hey republicans! Tell me what Palin intends to do in the white house? He speach was an introduction of herself and an attack on the Obama campain. I dont understand why everyone is so fired up about this woman…she still hasn't said anything with substance yet!
Do you belive in love at first sight?
Where have you been all my life?
@John – September 4, 2008 at 9:50 am
Because the working / rural poor are still connected to capitalism, i.e. we (I'm in rural Ohio) either have ourselves, or our next door neighbor, is a farmer / small shop owner / business person, who recognizes hard work / how money (profit) is made, and that there is truly no free lunch. (Take our money in taxes, to simply turn around and give it back in freebies, what sense does that make???)
No sir, taking, and giving back, only makes sense, to those who do not understand how this country was built / what makes it great.
By her delivery and demeanor as much as by the words, Sarah Palin showed who and what she is:
Of the people, from the people and for the people.
Authentic, poised and effective!
Adam, Substance coming from an Obama supporter?, now there's a laugh.
Obama has been avoiding substance since the election started.
By the way that's not just a Republican view , wasn't it Clinton and Biden who made that point months ago?
Get real Mr Liberal!
Per his books, Obama believes in Black Liberation Theology which is essentially a Black separatist movement. Their belief, among others, is that only Blacks can be true Christians and that Whites are evil. It is a racist belief system and makes Obama a very scary candidate.
Damn right you self-indulgent, aloof, disconnected, short-sighted liberal kooks are scared. You better be… your baseless senseless party was exposed for what it is last night… a complete sham. Keep attacking this smart, genuine, down to earth, charismatic leader… see where it gets you.
Get off of your reightious horse, stop drownding in the liberal guilt that drives you to back the emptiest of empty suits puppeting you like a bunch of minions who can't think for yourselves, and go get some therapy. PALIN RULES!
The speech was phenomenal. Much better than mine. I'm voting for McCain/Palin come this November.
I LOVE the way liberals like the one below (Mike) will say Palin "can read the speeches written by republican speechwriters well." AND OBAMA DOESN'T?! Palin at least speaks her heart without a teleprompter without the Obama uh…….uh…….uhs. You liberals are too revealing with your stupidity and hypocrisy.
Question: is anyone thinking about the future?
Have the Republicans thought about the fact that Sarah Palin will be the presumptive presidential nominee in 4 or 8 years, even if all goes well with a McCain administration? Is this what they want? Is she who they want?
I was glad that Guiliani pointed out the flip flop from Obama on Divided/Undivided Jerusalem. irrespective of how you feel on this issue, Obama can not be pro and against an issue at the same time. He will say anything to get elected. His understanding of the world we live in is at best naive.
Bob, Obama plans to lower taxes the most for the lowest income bracket and increase for the highest bracket. Democrats would take LESS from you and your neighbors in taxes and give you MORE in return. McCain wants to cut taxes for everyone, but his cuts for the very poor are much less than Obama's and highest at the top of the brackets. So how is the government supposed to get money if everyone (especially the super rich) gets a tax cut?
not to worry he will not get elected. Palin is the boost the GOP needed, 16 more years of GOP thank God, someone has to keep the Dems in Congress and Senate from doing any damage.
As an Obama supported, it pains me to admit that Palin's speech was good. Very good. She was engaging and witty, forceful and intelligent. But she was also deceitful and condescending. Her statements about Obama's tax plans were misleading, at best, as was her description of turning down the money for the "bridge to nowhere". (She originally supported the project, only to later decide against it. But she still took the money, only used it for different project.) I was also saddened to see her make a big deal of her family, after the Republicans have repeatedly said that her family is "off limits" for discussion.
Now that "Sarah Barracuda" has revealed that she knows how to deliver I punch, I hope the Obama camps takes off the gloves and starts throwing a few punches of their own.
John 10:09…under Obama's plan even people who don't pay ANY taxes would get a "rebate". I guess it's typical of a Liberal…wanting to take from the "rich" and give to the poor. I mean, heaven forbid people in this country actually work hard, do their job, get an education, and actually earn a decent wage. Obama and Libs like you, Bob, want to then "redistribute" that income to people who don't pay ANY taxes. Welfare and Socialism thy name is Barack and Bob.
We still no little about her other than her family and that she likes drilling. Since McCain has agreed with Bush 90% of the time in the past, is she also of this mindset? And the $27 million she gave to her home town through pork projects makes me pretty sure she won't reform anything.
An A for Sarah! How refreshing it was to witness a winning speech delivered by a bright, articulate, energetic, capable and confident person who happens to have a sense of humor and a political philosophy similar to my own.
REPUBLICATION HAVE NOT SAID ANYTHING SUBSTANTIAL ABOUT REFORM POLICIES, ECONOMIC PLANS, OR SET ANY FORM OF SOLID AGENDA EXCEPT FOR SPECIFIC ATTACKS ON BARAK .THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE NO ATTACK TACTICS. Guilliany attack Barak, Palin attack Barak, Hucckabee attack Barak. Is this election only about character attacks. SAME OLD POLITICS, NOTHING DEFINITE AND CONCRETE.
I was kinda hoping Ms. Palin would use the speech I wrote.
John – have you actually read Obama's tax plan? If you haven't I recommend taking a look at yesterdays WSJ. Last article on the last page of section one. In a nutshell its called more tax for those of us who actually pay taxes so that those who don't can get more free money. Great plan.
Wow! Were you all watching the same speech? You don't suppose there is a bias at play on peoples' opinion of her, do you?
No to Palin. America deserves better.
No substance. No family values.
Let's start a new website FVMA for all those who are noticing what phonies these Rethuglicans really are.
Kate T 10:12…you're kidding right? Ridiculing Palin for her speech as condescending and deceitful is laughable. I mean, you did watch the Dems and their convention didn't you? Those toads in Denver made a festival out of negativity and ridicule. If your man Barry can't stand the truth, he should go back to doing community organizing.
@John – September 4, 2008 at 10:09 am
What Obama says, and what he will do, is 2 different things.
I have no doubt, just as Carter (I'm old enough to remember what Liberal D's in Congress, and the Preseidency, look like, and what our economy looked like in the 70′s (Very high mortgage interest rates, inflation, that killed the working class)) and Clinton did, they will raise taxes, because it is "good for the country" / is the "right thing to do" (Obama's words).
No sir, I'd rather take my chances, with a woman, who sold the states airplane, on ebay.
She…did…a…good…job…of…reading…the…script…she…was…given. And cleverly added sarcasm with lip curls, just like a 14-yr-old girl. Only thing missing was eyeball role. She appears to be a narcissist who was willing to throw her own daughter under the bus to prove that she (the Gov) is Trig's baby mama. Imagine what Republicans would be saying if Obama had a pregnant unwed teenage duaghter. And what's with the "heil" gesture (see CNN.com)?
To call democrats scared of Palin is silly – but her *policies* are scary. This is an election about what vision is correct for the country. It saddens me to see the Republican party so overrun with the Religious right fringe.
Scary, angry and divisive and no ideas at all. Can anyone remember any valuable idea from her speech?? Anyway, it's just the same old rhetoric from the republicans: we are in the goverment, but we are the change and a lot of hatred… just what Bush did…do you remember the outsider from Texas???
Great speech from a first class woman and the future VP!! The Dems and Liberal Elite can't stand the fact that the first female VP will be a Republican. It's Hilarious watching these so-called enlightened and educated elitists slam a woman because she is not one of them! McCain/Palin win 40 states and Obama wonders why.
Some people dont have the money to get an education because their parents don't make gobs of money. Some people don't always "make it" despite their best efforts. Should the sons and daughters of the poor be punished for their parents lack of work ethic? Should we just turn our backs on a potential "einstein" from detroit, or chicago's south side, or brooklin? As responsible citizens, it is our duty to help EVERY American, NOT just ourselves@!!
Brilliant move to select Palin. Her speech was perfect. The Democrats are in a box and don't know how to effectively respond. Have you noticed who is capturing top media billing since McCain's VP selection? It isn't Obama…
In her speech she answered all of her detractors objections about her. And then went on to speak her opinion of her Democratic rivals. The amount of policy spoken about was slightly more than that of Biden in his convention night speech. She is the real deal and will be unbeatable in 20012 and 2016.
McCain/Palin win 40 states and Obama wonders why.
Comment by Palin Rocks!! – September 4, 2008 at 10:21 am
40 redneck states
Sarah Palin's speech was typical Republican soundbites.Installing fears in people's mind & the same old war hero status of John McCain is getting pretty stale. John McCain fought an unpopular war where we lost disgracefully & you call that heroic !!!!!
Bush is doing the same, fighting a meaningless war in Iraq so that his cronies can legally transfer billions from the hardworking American citizens to their own pockets. John McCain & Sarah Palin intends to continue the same. This is NOT change.
Actually, she more than delivered her speech from the teleprompter more so than Obama…he's lost without one. The Sarah and Joe Debate will be extremely worth watching.
She did a great job of reading something someone else wrote, but did nothing to support why she should be a heartbeat away from the presidency. The fact that she still continues to lie about not supporting "the bridge to nowhere" is a disgrace and true test of her character. And to position her as an "expert on energy" after less than two years as governor is absurd.
Great speech and she did not go to IVY league school..WOW
Gutter snipes aren't what i want in a President. you cost one vote for sure Governor and I'm sure many more. This looked like something off a reality show, "Gee watch what happens when I say this "
Obama is cutting taxes ? Are you dems out of your mind to make these statements at the WSJ board ? Who do you think you're speaking to ?
If Obama raises taxes for Business and for the 250,000 bracket who are basically business owners and cuts it for the poor, how are those businesses going to deal with the fact of more taxes ?!?! Raise prices of course. This loop can only be created by a lawyer who knows nothing about economic policy in these hard times. What about World Poverty Funds and spending that will go through the roof with Obama ? Where is that money coming from ? Russia ? China ? Again transfer of wealth to these nations ?
Obama is not reducing taxes at all, because the businesses will not see their profit SHRINK but will raise prices. Where does that leave us ? Nowhere.
It was a decent speech. I thought Palin delivered it well and she certainly looked poised (and pretty).
I'm a bit wary of her qualifications and the fact that she got her first Passport in 2007.
But the speech was good…
I was a Hillary Clinton supporter, both time and max money. Bill Clinton's speech at the Democratic Convention was persuasive, but his candidate x vs y question still lingers. Sarah Palin sold me on McCain Palin. I have a daughter whom I want to be able to walk through any door of opportunity. I don't want to reward the main stream media's double standard or the DNC's sexism. I've been on the fence until now. My vote is going to McCain Palin.
Demagogue type speech obscured and distorted with emotionalism, filled with prejudice, half truth.
A depressingly vapid speech that just revved up the right by bashing other Americans who disagree with the right-wing.
The GOP is the party of angry white people, I guess. . . .
The "ugly" sure flies from the finger tips of those who write that Republicans are mean spirited. Maybe their vision is an executive cabinet of "rappers" speaking for O'Bama– now that is a vision of change.
She rocked and the liberals don't now how to deal w/ her.
Democrats talk about CHANGE and that is great. But, may I humbly point out that communists came to power in Russia on the platform of change and so did Hitler in Germany. We need the RIGHT change. Go Sara and McCain.
I am constantly impressed by the speed and discipline of the Obama response team. A tiny minority, by the vote, but so quick to comment, so biting in their vitriol and so rigid in adherence to their few, pre-programed talking points. I understand from this morning's Journal that the Obama campaign is now out-spending its vast income. It is obvious where a good chunk of that money is going.
Her speech was exceptional. Refreshing to hear the Dems and Snob Obama called out for what they are. Not to mention that she made a strong case for herself. No wonder the left is seething this morning.
More then Angry I'd say HARD-WORKING people instead of party-stadium-free everything and give-me-hope(excuse not to work) people.
Sarah Palin was outstanding, knowledgeable, authoritative, and credible in one of the best speeches I have ever seen.
Palin has more executive experience devotedly managing the 12 Billion dollar budget of Alaska, while simultaneously taking on and winning against corruption and the political and business "good ole' boys" network….
….versus the liberal opponent candidate for president who has only written 2 books, liberal opponent candidate who has never authored even one single significant bill in his U.S. senate, and liberal opponent candidate who has spent the last 1.5 years running for his libs nomination.
McCain is a genius for choosing her as VP. His choice for Palin has definitely changed the dynamics of the election strongly to assure his election as president of our United States.
The co-writers of the article are transparently libs — exemplifying the libs anxieties about her in their immature, sexist, personal attempts to attack her and her family. That's WHY the libs tried to attack her….because they fully realize how very competent she is, AND, in Sarah Palin in the future we all are probably looking at the very first woman to become president.
Biden — whose 2 sons are under criminal indictment for stealing million$ of dollars — will be no match for Palin.
My sound decision is made. The Real change for our Positive Better is absolutely McCain and Palin. :)
For what it's worth, I thought the quiet reference to Harry Truman was brilliant.
To: More of the same
Re: Palin's Valuable ideas
1. Energy independence (drill for American oil, build American Nuclear power plants)
2. Continue the hunt and slaughter the sewer rats (Islamist terrorists)
3. Tax cuts (not socialistic policies – see Cuba for reference)
Works for me.
Btw: President Bush's routing of islamist terrorists will be remembered as a pivital moment in the history of the world. He persevered when so many favored American defeat. GWB is and will be remembered as a great American President.
Obama/Biden = Socialism and Pacifism
Sincerely yours,
Does anyone remember the disaster of a Presidency under one Jimmy Carter? While he may have a good heart and good intentions, he was a lousy decision maker. Decisiveness was not a forte for President Carter. Does anyone remember the hostage situation or the gas crisis or the overall economic situation of that time? My fear is that Obama's good intentions will play out just like the Carter Presidency did. I don't want to go back there. Do you? I think Sarah and Rudy made good points last night that good leaders make decisions and don't placate to all sides. One last thought. Sarah's experience is a roster of measurable action and success and so is McCain's.
Dems can't stand it! In an election that should be a CAKEWALK for your party, you steal the nomination from a much better qualified and able candidate (Hillary) and offer up an empty suit void of any accomplishments whatsover. A messiah with so much self-adulation that he actually sticks his chin up in the air as he raises his hands and soaks in your sloppy kisses. America is smart enough to recognize a fraud and that's why the polls are tight even after that lovefest in Denver and that's why McCain/Palin will win 40 states.
Oh, and btw, before anybody calls her a mere talking head, her telepromter broke:
I am relieved, encouraged, delighted, and flushed with hope. Sarah is just plain terrific.
Wow…I had no idea that so many liberals read the WSJ. I have never seen more left-wing nonsense in my life. Some of you people are so far gone that you shouldn't be allowed near a voting booth. & if you do vote, I weep for the future.
Governor Palin's job was to attack Senator Obama and setup Senator McCain to establish policy. We'll see tonight whether the Republican policy holds more water than the promises laid out by the Democrats last week.
It's weird that the party which has been in power for most of the time in Congress and the White House these last 30 years always uses the same trick…the outsider with no ideas (and an angry speech). The thought that she could be there for the 3 a.m. call just scares me…just a heartbeat away…
I gave her an A for her speech because she addressed all of the points that she needed to in order to "introduce" herself and lay a good foundation. She hasn't tried to sidestep issues that might be uncomfortable, and she showed us a glimpse of what is to come. This was a promising first step. HOWEVER she must follow through with an excellent showing in the debates or people will loose faith quickly.
My guess would be that after all is said and done she will be somewhere in the middle – not God's gift to Republicans, but not an awful choice.
Ms Palin' speech is the best speech of any kind that I have every listened to.
Please send me a copy of Ms Palin's SPEECH AS A.S.P.
I am willing and able to reimburse the WSJ for a copy.
My mailing address is:
Robert Perry
670 Sir J.A. MacDonald Blvd.,
Was the speech a "task from God'– we're going to hear a lot about her bizarro pastor and beliefs shortly……
Vote for Obama is a vote for socialism and we all know how that works.
Obama = Audacity of Arrogance.
Please, please, please explain to me why the Democrats can bash the Republicans, but when the Republicans bash the Democrats they are labeled as "angry white people"? If you can't take it, then don't dish it.
It's obvious the Dem's were expecting more from Obama's speech than what they got. They needed a huge led going into the debates because it is going to get ugly.
The speech was delivered well and, as are all convention speeches (Democratic and Republican), full of half truths, lies and internal inconsistencies. Two things I would note: (1) Senator McCain's appearance at the end of the speech was awkward and pathetic and (2) if Senator McCain really was a "maverick" and puts doing what he feels is right over what he feels is popular, why isn't Joe Lieberman his running mate?
Well "Canned" speach! Should have known there would be nothing original. She's McCain's "knee-Jerk" reaction to what Bill & Hillary said last week. "There are 18M crack's in the Glass Ceiling." More of the same MacCain!
McCain/Palin will win in a Landslide.
A speech only a die-hard Republican could love. Full of obfuscations of her, and the Republican's, record on issues. Not much there for independents or the well informed.
I thought that the pick of sarah Palin was a reach for the McCain ticket until I started doing my homework on her. She has actually been an executive as a Mayor and as Governor of Alaska. How can we be sure that she will be good for the country? lets look at her record and stop just attacking her. I know that most people do not want to compare her record with Barak Obama's since he would have to actually answer for why he voted just present on over 130 peices of legislation while serving in the state senate. Wow how is he going to handle the Highest level Executive job in the country when he couldn't handle over a 130 peices of legislation at the state level? Was he truly vetted? Senator Biden had it right: The Presidency is not a position that lends itself to on the job training!
I am reading all these comments and I see a lot of angry liberals. That's how I know that Sarah Palin hit it right out of the park.
She just proved to the world that women are underrated. She is a mother, a woman, a success. I had tears in my eyes when I saw her holding her son, and when I saw her show the world that she is just as good as a man and better. McCain/Palin have my vote.
We are really scraping the bottom of the barrel with this one…we accept mediocrity over and over and we get the results we deserve. If these guys (McCain- Corvette driving, stripper dating, crash pilot and Palin- his very own Edith Bunker) win based on the affinity the American red neck feels for incompetence and aversion to success, we will surely have a big mess to clean up… Seems the bright guys (Wilson, Roosevelt, Kennedy, Clinton) can only get elected after periods of extreme failure. I hope we can recognize that Bush has delivered a sufficient quota of catastrophes and that, NOW it is time for the fix! In 4/8 years this thing will be beyond repair.
'A speech only a die-hard Republican could love'?! Keep fooling yourself and well see the results in November.
The speech sounded a bit angry for my taste.
I heard she is a creationist, this is a joke right?
Can everyone please stop using the phrase "a heartbeat away"! It is way past old and to be honest I would rather have someone with less experience a "heartbeat away" than with the actual heartbeat.
Derek calls her an arrogant sycophant. She's also a LIAR. She's was FOR the bridge to nowhere before she was AGAINST it. That change of position occurred AFTER she had the $233,000,000 in Alaska. No reformer, she. Ted Stevens's poster child!
These comments are obviously an effort by moveon.org types to dominate the discussion & are therefor worthless. No point even reading them any more, which accomplishes their objective, unfortunately
I see a bunch of men trembling in here. Yes, its finally time for women to block vote regardless of all these rehashed arguments. Your worst fears are about to be realized. It is time for a woman close to the top and Sarah will deliver the electoral college votes McCain needs.
There are a lot of facts distorted here. Even gay/lesbians and the 25% of them voted BUSH in 2004. The media is portraying Republicans as anti-everything and almost as Calvinists in the way they intend to run. It is not true as I mentioned above. After all the euphoria of Obama settles a good chunk of the liberals will think about the future not the nonsense. Romney mentioned it that the Congress and the Senate and the Supreme Court are liberal. People in this country are free to have parades and do whatever they want as long as they respect the basic rules.
The Dems didn't, they tried two times outside first and inside yesterday to disrupt the GOP. They had their convention in peace, why can't the Republicans have theirs ? Unacceptable and irresponsible behavior of some people.
This is ths best we could do? A governor of the fourth smallest state in the union who's only recently traveled outside the country for the first time; has never made a major foreign or economic policy speech; and whose main attribute is the ability to read a teleprompter and make smart-a**ed remarks? My God this is awful.
Let's do the math …
Assuming moves toward nationalized medicine, restricted trade, and education breaks don't cost a dime, the Senator Obama's stated plan is to redistribute wealth by giving tax breaks to 95% of the population. If we assume that the tax break is $1,000 / year (on par with Bush's $600 tax rebate) then the average payment by any household with over $100,000 in annual income will see a tax increase of $19,000.
Could the righteous religious stay out of the argument? This year the economy is fornt and center, and we have a base of Church goers that might vote for a candidate based on the wrong reasons. Some of the rhetoric in this space, which is the WSJ of all places, is just a tad creepy.
Congratulations Pubs! Instead of the "Angry Left" you give us the angrier Right. Instead of Ivy-League snobism you give us the snobism of small-town "real americans" who think no one who doesn't share your values could possibly love their country. Instead of a critical stance, you give us Jingoism and Babbitry. Instead of insightful critique you give us more of the same bile and mocking scorn and derision – and you have the gall to believe that you have a positive message.
Congrats! You have picked a VP who cannot be questioned lest the critic be accused of being "hateful" — congrats — the hypocracy of the Right is a bottomless pit.
JIm K ,
because Clinton and Kennedy were the most moral and sincere not-corvette, not-women dating people on earth right ?
Give me a break. McCain remarried and that's it. As for Sarah I'm afraid the Dems won't find anything.
Their strategy was a failure since the day they decided to ignore 18,000,000 Hillary votes, once again 18,000,000 votes, unheard of in this State. We're becoming like Europe and Romney hit the nail once again on that. If McCain gets only 20% of that is enough to get to the finish line first.
Historical, seminal..game-changing.
Don't mistake decisiveness and drive for anger.
A President needs to make countless decisions everyday. He/she can't take a pass (let alone 130 of them) and furthermore can't change positions 3x in 3 days (see Obama statements on Georgia/Russia).
Go Sarah Go
You Dems/Libs have me laughing so hard today. You are so predictable. Bashing Palin because she read from a teleprompter and because someone else wrote the speech. That's all Obama does. Take him away from the teleprompter and he's completely lost. And if she's light on the resume as a VP then Barry Obama has no business running for President because his resume is lighter than hers. The Dems have trashed Bush and the Republicans for years and now they are offended by attacks on Barry Obama? The sheer hypocrisy is breathtaking. Palin hit a home run last night and the only people who won't admit it are the most bitter Democratic partisans. Everyone else in the country loved her speech. And the Democratic hate machine is now in full effect. They know how good she was.
She can beat both Obama AND Oprah.
And watch America fall. All great things must end, but why so soon? The Romans got like what, 2,000 years? Oh yeah, its because there are people stupid enough to think that MCCain/Palin will actually help this country. Isn't that what we're voting for? To make America a better place? This isn't about sexism or pregnant 17 year olds…its about a turning point in America as a world power. Vote Obama or see America in ruins.
Fantastic! Give her an A+. It was a great introduction to her and I am definitely looking forward to more. It seems more than a little silly to expect that she would have covered every imaginable aspect of the presidency in the few minutes that she had. Not to take away from the abilities of legislators, but, proven executive experience is what is needed now for our country. As I am confident of their abilities and of the people they would choose to complement their abilities, I will definitely be voting for McCain/Palin. (Let the Dems in Congress be on their toes.)
LET'S BE HONEST HERE…THE ONLY REASON JOHN McCAIN ELECT TO CHOOSE SARAH PALIN VP was
1. Alaska OIL reserve DRILL DRILL DRILL
2. Pretty Face (Former beauty Queen appeal)
3. Emotional appeal to MOM voters
4. because she's a WOMAN
5. Age 44years
6. Crack Hillary votes
7. NAIVITY of real world issues, so he can puppet her along the way.
8. to overshadow is 72 year old retro self.
All to win an election.
McCain is running a brilliant insurgent campaign, accomplishing more with less money. If you think there are problems with the special interests in both parties, McCain Palin is the team of choice.
Vote Obama and see how long it will take him to actually make a sound decision. This is not the post-ColdWar anymore, this is an angry world and Obama rhetoric doesn't cut it. I mean he even mentioned that the "Security Council of UN should deal with Russia" not knowing that Russia has veto power and nothing can be done there. This guy either knows nothing about politics or doesn't want to take any decision.
Remember, indecision lead to the rise of the Russian Federation, indecision by the European lead to the rise of Hitler.
I rather pull through these tough years instead of long-term damage because of Obama which will probably cause another major war in the future with their lack of decision-making.
Her speech was and is irreverent, no speech will overcome her faulty positions,character defects and most importantly her lack of preparation or knowledge for the job of 2nd in command. Republican's need to stop peeing on our backs and telling us it's rain. ENOUGHT!
Anonymous — if you need help with your math (and you do) I could give it to you — we can start with adding and subtractin single-digit integers and work up from there…
Has anyone said this yet:
Palin: Fresh air
Obama: Hot air
I can see the bumper sticker, too, re experience and the cry from the throng:
I remember her type at Smith College. They didn't last there. She won't either.
Its funny how all of you Obama lovers say that there was no substance to the speech or that she didn't even say what they were going to do in the white house. I'm convinced that you had your Obama ears on. She talked about their energy plan, she talked about the tax situation Obama proposed and how they are going to do the exact opposite, she talked about helping children with special needs, she talked about their plans in Iraq and how victory is in sight, need I say more?
The point is, all of you Obama lovers are terrified that this lady is going to be a thorn in you party's side and you can't stand that she called your inexperienced leader out on the carpet. Well played Sarah Palin.
How hilarious is it that Barry Obama's own running mate declared him not ready to be President mere months ago. Biden stated unequivocally that Barry was not ready to lead this country and when asked if he meant it he said I stand by my statement. It's pretty sad when your own VP nominee is on record stating that you are not qualified to be President Barry. And great pick for VP Barry. Joe Biden who is the ultimate Washington insider for the past 3 decades. Now that really is change we can believe in . What a crock! It's a great day to be a Republican my friends. The Barry Obama hoax has been exposed despite the best efforts of the liberal media to prop him up. The look on that fool Olbermann's face last night was priceless. He knew Palin hit a home run and was furious about it.
COUNTY FIRST HUH? And then this rationale for choosing Palin… come on people please…
1. Alaska OIL reserve DRILL DRILL DRILL
2. Pretty Face (Former beauty Queen appeal)
3. Emotional appeal to MOM voters
4. because she's a WOMAN
5. Age 44years
6. Crack Hillary votes
7. NAIVITY of real world issues, so he can puppet her along the way.
8. to overshadow is 72 year old retro self.
All to win an election.
Has anyone else noticed that there isn't a break in the postings. 2am, 3am, 4am. It doesnt stop. Obviously, if this was the same old same old, people wouldnt be posting at 3am. Regardless of what timezone you're in.
The Roman empire fell because of underestimation. You're confusing the fall of the USA with the actual fall of the Democratic party it seems.
Keep underestimating Sarah and we'll see where it leads to. Like I mentioned above, the Republicans even if they lose they have people like Huckabee,Fiorina,Palin,Romney,Giuliani
etc ready to take on the next election. Ppl will have high very high expectations of Obama and if he doesn't deliver the first 100 days then I advise the Dems to start campaigning for Hillary 3 1/2 years in advance.
Palin's speech had little substance. It was angry, arrogant, full of insults and an embarrassment. She's just a female version of Dick Cheney. Her speech was confirmation that Palin will be a disaster as a VP – if McCain ever gets elected. It's disgusting and disturbing how they keep that poor baby boy awake and pass him around like a trophy. Palin is a selfish, horrible and irresponsible mother.
Palin: Fresh air, Stale republican McCain George W.
Palin: Fresh air, Stale air republican McCain George W.
Is this not simply a ten week mini-series of Gov. Palin's unabashed, high-speed ambition to cash the golden ticket that Sen. McCain gifted her? America loves carnival sideshows and she is a lovable bundle of smoke & mirrors. Have fun Sarah, the ride is short.
Dumb Broad, a Brunette Bimbo. I am asking Her God to save us from her.
I don't like attack dogs, they normally get put down. How will Sarah help my wife with her healthcare, and with this ruined economy, how will she help me pay my mortgage ? I work and take risks in the real world. What are your ideas Sarah ???
Simply outstanding.
I love angry liberals. They give me a good laugh with their pathetic and sophomoric behavior. I expect this from them and the MSM. They thought the race was over, but with Palin, they realize this is going to be a fight they might not win.
She spits hate with the best of them. And not one word of substance….. sigh.
Thank you God for delivering America's latest gift.
Sarah Palin
Community organizers: Che, Mao, Fidel, BO, …
I'd like the residents of my state to rake in the federal funds at the rate Alaskans do. Imagine how much easier to govern after you've packed in all that pork.
OK, so, seriously, he is a compelling presenter, tremendously charming, "clean and articulate" even; was anyone but me reminded of a Woody Allen flick – one of those when he was still casting his creepy wrinkled self opposite fresh young ingenues?
P Wright
How will Obama help you pay for the mortgage ?
Ppl here mistakenly identify Bush as the chief of failed policies. If you actually have read the WSJ or been part of the industry, or have some common sense it is simply not true. If Bush is to be held responsible is for not putting someone like Paulson before in charge when Greenspan was the GOD of the Economy.
The debacle of the Economy has been announced for years now, read Roger Lowenstein's books on that. You can't spend more then you earn. I don't think it's Bush fault that people are spending more then they can afford.
WOW Clayton….. is your brow furrowed like the rest of the Democrats? Embarrass herself? OMG I couldn't be laughing harder at your ignorance.
"this speech was awful and she did nothing but embarrass herself
Comment by clayton – September 3, 2008 at 11:19 pm "
Wow. The water cooler buzz was 10:1 favorable this morning for Palin. The libs will be losing a lot of sleep now. Their fear is palpable.
What I find so fascinating is that McCain/Palin now have the inside track as the legitimate change agents in this election.
How did Obama let this happen? Why in the world did he chose Biden? Joe B is the Dems' version of Cheney. He should've gone with Kaine. At least he'd then have a likeable running mate with some executive experience.
Just like Palin. How ironic.
The Republicans have found their 21st-century Teddy Roosevelt: authentic, witty and strong.
Frankly, I'm shocked. I never dreamed Team Obama would be outflanked so deftly.
Palin just delivered a huge voting block to McCain… the salt-of-the-earth middle class. Wow.
The sheer volume of responses here illustrates how effective Palin's speech really was…Reps are wholeheartedly energized, Dems are supremely intimidated, and this NY ivy-league educated professional woman is now 100% behind the McCain-Palin ticket. Question: when is the mainstream media going to do the kind of research and reporting on Obama that they've done on Palin? Look what they've managed to produce (i.e., manufacture) in less than a week on Palin, and look how many questions have been left unanswered about Obama. What a joke.
A surprising return to old wornout themes: define liberals and media as the enemy, wave the flag, cynically divide to conquer. As an independent I found no compelling policy or evidence. It's a shame McCain is using these tactics rather than the true leadership I had hoped he would demonstrate. Sad. Won't bring us together or forward as a nation.
Excellent! The lefts' worst nightmare.. A simple reminder that Hillary doesn't have the corner on the gender group!
Her delivery was pitch-perfect and no doubt thrilled her base. Why wouldn't it? It was the same tired Republican rhetoric spiced up with spunkiness. Pit small towns against big cities. Stretch the truth about your opponent's record. Get in some good zingers at the expense of someone else, like all the community organizers and hard working citizens on the ground who try to help the working class support their families in this crap economy. If they want to change politics, try ditching the Bush speechwriters and talk about what THEY are going to do to unite Americans. See, the difference between liberals and conservatives is that we want ALL Americans to be able to work hard, raise a family and succeed. Not just the ones who vote for our candidate.
The media received a knock-out. The Palin speech supports the majority of the "people " in America and denied the left-wing media a place in those values that most families and citizens hunger for. Sarah just won the Super-Bowl, World Series and Stanley Cup. It's called a WIN!!!
I never really realized how hatefull the left is, until I read a good portion of these comments. Most of the right might not agree with Obama and think he has no real experience; but, they don't hate him.
I have been reading this long list of comments in exactly the same manner as I listened to the speeches by both candidates for Vice President: with an open mind. My conclusions are:
* The speeches: Both gave impressive speeches, but Gov. Palin's was the best for its intended purpose. Sen. Biden didn't surprise (or sway) one person with his talk, while Gov. Palin's effectiveness was off the scale.
* This list of comments: I am stunned that so many here have criticized Gov. Palin's speech as mean-spirited, divisive, and tough. Did you actually listen to Sen. Biden's address? It was no less biting.
The fundamental difference between the two speeches is that Gov. Palin's was, by far, the more effectively crafted and delivered. Mighty impressive, she is.
See the 65% majority who rated Palin's speech as an "A"?
We are the silent majority, who will quietly yet decisively go to the polls in November to vote McCain/Palin.
We see now that the "liberal" party is just not quite progressive enough to accept its own female candidate in Hillary, yet the conservative Republicans welcome their first female executive to the ticket with open arms. What an insult to Hillary it must be…
Governor Palin did an awesome job! If there was any doubt that she is better qualified than Barrack Obama to be President, then it should be gone now. She has real leadership experience, not just spending time in beaurocratic committees eating donuts and voting "Present" (rather than taking a stand and voting for or against anything).
And isn't this "speech-writer" issue hilarious? Like Obama doesn't have a dozen speech-writers on staff… His blunders (conspicuously absent from newspapers) were when he talked from the hip & missed the carefully scripted message.
For the beating she gotin the press about not being prepared for national politics, you'd think the speech would have had more substance. Didn't the RNC forget the actual issues??
In speech class, she would have received an "A" but most importantly, in debate, she would have received a "C-" at best.
Just got back for the lunchroom. Previous diehard dems are coming onboard. They have fallen in love with Sarah. Wow what an impact.
Imagine John vs Hussein in the debates – John will wear him out!
Sarah vs. "lunch pail" (don't ask me to define that logic) Joe – Sarah will take him back behind an Alaskan woodshed
So far in this election, I have been what some of you are referring to as a "Swing vote". Not any longer. We all have our own points of view. Mine tend to be moderate. However, it is clear to me that the McCain-Palin ticket is FAR MORE in touch with what America is all about, from sea to shining sea, than the Obama-Biden ticket.
McCain lacks good judgment because he choose her on baseless merits and on emotional appeals and not sound solid evaluation and assessments. McCain is same old politic with Sara Palin in mix.
Sarah Palin hit a grand slam homer! She came across as genuine, told the trught about Hussein Obama, and set the the stage for potentially true reform in Washington. Those who cannot see are merely the poor souls who have gone to the dark side of the idiosyncratic lock-step axis of evil: Bolshevism of intolerance;hatred of calling evil as evil; and the suicidal alliance with Islamo-facism.
The funny thing is that I was dreading the possiblity that Americans would have no chance at all to vote for somebody outside the Beltway. Instead, McCain has brilliantly selected the perfect choice to empty the D.C swamp that has grown under our capitol's dome ( to use Fred Thomnpson's words ). Hooray! Sarah is the future. Also, it is about time that somone (Mayor Guiliani) finally gave voice to the true origins of Barack Obama, from the bowels of the Chicago Democratic political machine. What moron actually considers that spawning ground as the wellspring of grass roots CHANGE? Isn't it more likely as the nursery swamp for the bloated, creeping socialism that is feeding Washington's career politicians (both parties) and strangling taxpayers?
Sarah, You go girl!
She is Buffy the Obama-slayer!!!
Amazing choice and the Left is squealing for good reason. She is more impressive than the Emperor with no clothes!
What a refreshing change in a candidate. She is not from the elitist Yale Harvard N.E. Ivey League clique that has run this country for too too long. A real woman with real world experience who is not afraid to get her hands dirty for fear of breaking a nail or ruining her manicure.
So how about the facts?
How much truth was delivered in Palin's speech? Sure she was very eloquent in her
speaking, but how what are the facts?
In some cases, the reproach and the praise stretched the truth. Some examples:
PALIN: "I have protected the taxpayers by vetoing wasteful spending … and championed reform to end the abuses of earmark spending by Congress. I told the Congress 'thanks but no thanks' for that Bridge to Nowhere." THE FACTS: As mayor of Wasilla, Palin hired a lobbyist and traveled to Washington annually to support earmarks for the town totaling $27 million. In her two years as governor, Alaska has requested nearly $750 million in special federal spending, by far the largest per-capita request in the nation. Again, she will say anything to get into office!
I am just a simple farmer from Iowa doing my best to support my family. I have 6 kids that depend on my long, hard days in the fields. I walked in the kitchen yesterday to find my wife crying. I asked her what was wrong and she said, "What is so wrong about having a job and a large family?". You see, my wife also works long days for our city. When I say city, I am talking about 1200 people. My wife, who I love and adore, has been attacked by you liberals. You have told her that she is not a good mother for having 6 kids and working. You have called us "white trash" for living in rural America. You have insulted us with your attacks on Mrs. Palin. I can tell you that I personally know people that had intended to vote for Obama, but after going after what small town America values, no longer
Sarah Palin offered next to nothing in her speech. America doesn't need a speech. The American people need answers to their everyday problems. And the only answers the Republicans consistently have are tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations, and no abortions. That sums up this years agenda for the Republicans. Oh and drilling to feed our addiction to oil. The Democrats are the only party putting forth answers to our problems directly. Tax breaks for working families. Taking away unfair tax advantages for Big oil and letting alternative energy compete. John McCain has voted against every piece of legislation that would lead someone to build a wind turbine. This needs to stop. The Republican party is the party of the past. The Democrats are the party of today and our future.
Funny how some folks want to talk about who wrote Palin's speech but have no desire to talk about who wrote Obama's speech. Disgusting double standards!
A strong speech, no substance….just like Obama's.
I was very disappointed on her ignoring the economy, health care costs, etc.
As much as I dislike Giuliani he did great, democrats will blast him, but he dissected Obama very well.
Liked Hillary, love Palin. This is the first politician that seems like one of us and is not some pandering blowhard. Obama fans might as well vote for David Copperfield because you are simply fans of a great illusionist.
Fred C: You're right. The left is just hateful and venemous.
Even still, I wanted desperately to like Obama. His rhetorical skills could be a powerful asset to unite the country. Unfortunately, he's on the wrong side of just about every issue, and Biden is another angry old man with a history of terrible judgment.
Reviewing Palin's record, though, I find some hope. She has been flexible enough to work across party lines to root out corruption and effect change.
I work for a Fortune 500 company, and always vote for both Dems and Republicans (depending on local issues).
But I have to say the buzz Palin generated in the office this morning was amazing. Very powerful, and 10:1 positive.
I find it interesting that Dems find truthful criticisms of Obama's knowledge, experience, and record to be "nasty, personal attacks." I guess the truth hurts. You fell under the spell of Obama's empty, soaring oratory, and the GNC speeches have smacked you in the face with reality.
the speech writer did good any one could shine reading that speech even me…i guess i am qualify to be VP . i am tough and the new pitbull
REASONS JOHN McCAIN ELECT TO CHOOSE SARAH PALIN VP was
1. Alaska OIL reserve DRILL DRILL DRILL
2. Pretty Face (Former beauty Queen appeal)
3. Emotional appeal to MOM voters
4. because she's a WOMAN
5. Age 44years
6. Crack Hillary votes
7. NAIVITY of real world issues, so he can puppet her along the way.
8. to overshadow is 72 year old retro self.
9. Religious appeal–Evangelical Protestants
10.To win an election.
So I guess if you are an african-american women with a master's degree in finance according to the right wing I am elitist (the white code word for Uppidy) and lask substance.
Katheryn Hepburn performance. Politician so the meaning is only situational, but superbly entertaining. She is certainly better than Biden, McCain and Obama. Liked some of the specifics about doing something, not just vacuous change.
Too much stuff to comment on.
The folks who are forgetting 9/11 and Iran Contra and all the attacks on Americans, planes, ships and property not to mention the oil embargo and weopons of mass destruction.
I remember the horror on your faces and your fear. We were united for all of a couple of months.
Please tell me what will happen to your job and the economy if we are really hit.It won't matter how big a house you have or how much money as you are burying your friends and family.I had to do that on 9/11.
The economy IS important, very important but if we don't stand up and fight for our way of life then none of that will matter.
We are at war and those who think that the economy is not affected are just foolish. Blame Bush,slander MCain but, we knew this would be tough.Feh
America will do what is right for this country and vot for change. The last 8 years tells us what a Republican agenda does to our country, and most Americans do not favor more of the same. Palin is a woman, but should be treated like a man. That is why I say she is more of the same tired Karl Rove politics that has plagued our citizens for the past 8 years. Time to move on. Time for answers to our problems, not more tax brakes for the top 1% of income earners. Time for affordable healthcare for everyone, not healthcare for the top 1% and disease control for the rest of us. Time for breaking away from oil, not cheap transportation for the wealthy and decisons about weather or not to pay the bills or fill up the gas tank for the rest of us. The Republican agenda is bad for us, Vote D
Well, I guess she can read. She may find out however that there is no difference between a pit bull and a community organizer. At least she didn't blame Obama for the hurricanes. Someone needs to remind her who has been in the White House these past eight years.
Democrats managed to narrow their base. It's a motivated and furious base, but narrower. Republicans managed to broaden their base and motivate it at the same time. Palin speaks directly to the experience of the battleground states. I was giving Obama the likely win based upon an organizational ground game. Palin changes that game by attracting disaffected Democrats and Independents. McCain is looking pretty wily.
Looks like she hit a few nerves! Typical left wing blather responses. Man, those Lefties are nasty!
a small town mayor two years ago is now the talk of the whole country. unbelievable. this shows how venerable obama is. the game is over. mark my word: palin will be the first female president of the u.s.
REASONS JOHN McCAIN ELECT TO CHOOSE SARAH PALIN VP was
1. Alaska OIL reserve DRILL DRILL DRILL
2. Pretty Face (Former beauty Queen appeal)
3. Emotional appeal to MOM voters
4. because she's a WOMAN
5. Age 44years
6. Crack Hillary votes
7. NAIVITY of real world issues, so he can puppet her along the way.
8. to overshadow is 72 year old retro self.
9. Religious appeal–Evangelical Protestants
10. To win an election.
A breath offresh air!As governor of Alaska,her entry experience is no less than that of the governor of Arkensas. Yet Bill Clinton learned on the job to be regarded a successful president( thanks in part to a
Republican congress).
Do Democrats write their own
speeches? What is the issue here other than trying to diminish her great performance?
I luv the criticism of the Guv's debut. She is the resonator. Laughable comments re speechwriters etc. Her experience compared to Obama's—Seh's #2 on the ticket-the community activist is #1.
What a hateful, angry, spiteful woman. She's like a deceitful real estate agent, selling foreclosed properties to under qualified buyers. She is eroding almost everything women have struggled to achieve – socially, academically, financially, politically – over the past thirty five years. No thoughtfulness, no compassion, no real intelligence. Scary.
Or if you want to vote for an articulate African-American why not go vote for Eddie Murphy. Obama camp talks about "well he managed a big campaign" as his experience to run a country. Yes, spending money handed to you for doing nothing is hard to manage. I'm just shocked people are so naive to think he has an ounce of ability to run the biggest economy in the world just because he can "organize a community". Please.
She took the Media's and the Demos' below-the-belt shots. They have learned that they have badly underestimated here. She'll be their worst nightmare. McCain's judgment in picking this "Hockey Mom" and sitting governor has been validated. The Media's concern over McCain's "vetting" of her is strange, in view of their failure to vet Obama, who remains a cipher.
All you liberal fascists have the exact same genetic mutation. You are all so predictable, so simplistic, so immature, so… basic. you are like mindless little lemmings. My dog has more reasoning capability. Scientists should study you. I am literally laughing at you all as I type.
Palin blew it away… time for you to go claim victim, sulk, concoct some baseless special interest group, go swimming in the "melting" arctic, or cosy up with your media buddies. You have nothing left. You are done. Stop your whining.
We win… you lose… again.
The bar was extremely low for her last night and she walked over it. Factully incorrect statements and substanceless sounds bites are all it takes it energize a lost base
Can Palin write a speech or just read it? Bush's speechwriters caused Palin to come off sounding "canned", harsh, critical, and kind of fake, in my opinion.
It played well to the Republican base, but I don't see this igniting any others to vote for her and McCain.
Reading some of the irrational comments above, the Left must be pretty scared of this "hateful, angy, spiteful woman". Question was: How did she do? She did great.
Great, fresh, real…look out Obama/Biden. She has something you lack, substance. No hot air and empty promises here but a real CHANGE agent. Great choice by McCain. She is what America needs in a VP.
Amazing, some of the comments provided here. What voters need to understand is that its the issues that are important. How easy it is to geet caught up in namecalling, back stabbing and attmepts to discredit a party based on emotions. If any of you are concerned about your lives, well being and care about others in any way then lean towards the candiate that promises to make life better for the masses. The masses includes both rich and poor, city and rural inhabitants, all races and republicans and democrates. Vote based on issues each candidate indicates as being important to you, how they will handle the issue, not their personal life or political ticket.
Engaging and Captivating! Was waiting anxiously to hear her speak, before deciding to vote Republican. No concerns whatsoever and Palin will make an excellent chief executive. Listened to Joe Biden this morning on CNN and FOX. He better be prepared or Palin will eat him alive.
She said in the speech she was going to tell us what her job entails, but then it immediately started talking about Obama did not do, forgetting to tell us about her job in Alaska. I think that deserves an incomplete.
A silly bleat, fully worthy of the flock she was addressing.
Anonymous… please stop your condescending demagoguery. Women will vote with thier brains on the candidates who best address their issues.
You belittle and cast women as victims when you suggest Palin will appeal to them on the basis of her sex, parental status, age, beauty, etc.
People of all ages and denominations will be drawn to Palin because they can relate to her and she's a credible reformer.
That's why McCain chose her. She solidifies the ticket as the viable change option.
And -oh, yeah- to help him win an election. At least you got #10 right.
Gov. Palin Speech was excellent.
Gov Palin is a person who has a family, children at home, and has a profession (governer..that takes up a lot of time). That is not that different from so many Americans (esp. women) who have jobs, and kids, and make time for both. Look at your own family and you'll realize this!!
It is about time that "feminist" doesn't necessarily mean a woman with a pants suit who is untethered by children. Now it means a woman that can be feminine, smart, and can do anything that men can do. Palin doesn't have to shape herself to the "feminist" mold.
So many Americans are exactly like this. They work, they are feminine, they have families, and they are not pegged into the traditional roles that has plagued our society since the beginning of time.
Wow a breath of fresh air. Issues; TAXES, SECURITY, BEEN THERE DONE THAT. Be afraid Obama, be very afraid. I don't think even the liberal agenda of the press can hide from the truth.
Isn't that what the left was striving for all these years… i guess not.
To watch her dragged through the mud by the media really says if your not a liberal then you can not be equal to men and hence you should not be VP because you have children.
Go Sarah!!
I'm suddenly interested in the republican party again. The McCain Palin ticket could be the second coming of Reagan! How do you liberals think she has a maintained a 80+ % approval rating!!
Margaret Thatcher guts, Benazir Bhutto looks. The left can't stand her but she blows Hillary and her ilk away – she's actually run something. I like her better than McCain.
Great speech. I won't agree with her on religion or abortion, but her no-nonsense style is just what we need. Now if we could only bring some balance to the Reid / Pelosi Congress.
You liberals are bitter that the Republicans took away from Obama his only appeal – Outsider, anit-establishment. Now, Obama has nothing to run on. And talk about a fresh face. Sarah Palin is the authentic fresh face. Bye, Bye Nobama. How come nobody ever talked about Michelle's or Barack's speech writers? If you read Michelle's thesis at Princeton, you would know that she couldn't have even given input into the speech she gave as mediocre as it was. Compared to Palin Obama looks like the old Washington establishment. Come on you women's rights activits, now is your opportunity to finally break the glass ceiling. Go McCain-Palin!
Dump McCain from the ticket. Palin for President!! Palin/Coulter for all-girl tix. Better than Obama 'n Biden sounds like Osama bin Laden!
we are in trouble… this woman is a stronger candidate than Mccain, Biden and Obama himself. Cant wait to see the Democratic response to her phenomenal speech cause without one, we are screwed.
She did fail to explain what her extensive job experience entailed though… so thats good.
Didn't obama endorse Kwame Kilpatrick ?
Let's hear how he answers to that endorsement – oops, wait – the media won't ask him that question probably…
Very scary! Using family for political advantage, yet calling them off limits. Shameful doublespeak!
I am embarrassed to be a Republican.
There is nothing wrong with bringing you whole family to your nomination for VP. Every American would do that.
I didn't hear any snide comments about Obama's daughter's at the DNC.
Her family must be proud as any of yours would if you were in the same position!
"He was offered medical care for his injuries if he would give up military information in return. John McCain said, 'No.' "As for never cooperating with Vietnamese, McCain admits in his own book that he eventually gave up information about his ship and Navy squadron. "I regret very much having done so," he wrote.
So here they are:
Obama has no experience in running anything of substance.
Higher taxes on business cost jobs and always do.
People work hard to build up a nest egg for a family (pay taxes on it along the way) and he wants to raise the death tax to take just about all of it. It's nothing short of theft.
He doesn't want to drill – that is a big issue.
The issue is this… he is all smokes and mirrors. There is no substance. NONE.
BJC reasons: "You liberals are bitter that the Republicans took away from Obama his only appeal – Outsider, anit-establishment. Now, Obama has nothing to run on." How does that reasoning go? You can't take it away dumbbell. She can claim the same message, but the real message is she is a messenger of God and God will make all her decisions including what boys sleep with her daughter.
I was sad that we got much the same old right-wing rhetoric. Why do religious conservatives sound so mean and vicious? Where's the love for thy fellow man that they supposedly preach?
As a 52 yr old Mom/Grandma, I'm amazed to hear Republicans' defense of being an unwed mother. Times have changed, but not necessarily in a good way.
This Independent will vote for Obama/Biden.
please dont tell me that her speech was hateful. After the mud slinging that was aimed squarely at her for the past 5 days… that speech was very controlled and tempered.
Regarding the comment by "Hillary Backer" that "She's no Hillary Clinton…"
I agree and it's very refreshing.
"I am embarrassed to be a Rebublican" … what a farce!
Don't worry Ollie, none of us consider you a Republican anyway, just a closet Obama-ite with liberal guilt…
Matter: McCain is a commie that will take away all your rights – religious and choice. He will listen to your phone conversations (with a hearing aid admittedly) and will be forced to raise taxes to in order to pay for republican Bush's advertures. You're so damn stupid.
GOP talking points …….9/11, national security, war on terror, surge, community organizer, Hollywood crowd, liberal media, Ivy League elitist, lower taxes, smaller government, private sector, Rev. Wright, Bill Ayers, Tony Rezko, small town values, free enterprise, win the war, speaking English, war hero, executive experience, bipartisan leadership, traditional values, maverick, proud to be an American, hockey mom, rejecting the status quo, bridge to nowhere, earmark, love of God, family and country.
Democratic talking points…..4 more years of Bush, higher taxes, bigger government, more entitlements, public sector, cosmopolitan, speaking French, forget the war, public subsidy, gay marriage, transfer of wealth, Governor bimbo, old guy, text messaging, POW stuff overblown, against the Iraq war, town of 5,000, heartbeat away, hate FOX News, 7 houses.
I am a fiscal conservative, socially moderate Republican and the entire convention has been a disappointment. Persident Reagan had new ideas — a totally new worldview –and the country could feel it. For all of their invocations of Reagan this time around, all I hear are character attacks and faulty economic logic about energy independence.
McCain's greatest strength over Obama was foreign policy. We live in a very dangerous world. Now in comparing Obama/Biden vs. McCain/Palin, I have to say that while Obama/Biden might not have the ideal worldview, they are the safest choice for this country. Setting aside partisan rhetoric, Gov. Palin is nowhere near ready to assume the presidency, which is more likely than ever before with a 72-year old at the helm.
Her speech was hateful and obviously the republicans have no issues to run on. Let's keep digging to find the dirt on the Jesus loving hypocrite.
remember all you women the left wing loon media throw all women under the bus they threw hillary who was liberal and pro choice under and now they are throwing palin under the bus so remember women are second class people in the media and the democratic party.all you dem women bow to your master lord barak the messiah and keep quiet
Palin makes George W. Bush look like a genius. Remember when we all believed he was a uniter not a divider? Talk about division. We need that like we need a hole in our collective heads.
The speech was fantastic, I will vote for McCain / Palin.
Winston Churchill where are you when we need you? When are we going to have a national discussion about our miserable national fiscal state? How can we afford tax cuts, Fannie bailouts, and wars when we are de facto international beggars? The longer we delay the necessary higher taxes and lower spending the shorter is the road to oblivion- not something either party is willing to discuss- they and we would rather focus on vapid oratory about family values, international democracy and religion.
I was going to sit this election out but I'm voting for the chick! Can't think of when I ever had the chance to vote for a real person. Her delivery even reminds me of the twangy down to earth way Truman would give a speech. Just like she was talking to someone on the street. Sorry, Obama, but promises without calculating the cost is too cute for me.
This latter day Playboy pet has no shame! Parading the kid on TV shows how self-centered the wench is. If this was to garner sympathy for her, it failed miserably. What it did do is show her inability to act responsibly. If she was a liberal Democrat like the country needs, she would have had an abortion and not brought a retard into the world to suffer. Thank the stars for Barack and Michelle who will work tirelessly to keep abortion an option. The race is over. You bible thumping republicans can crawl back under your rock and wait out the next eight years.
She read the speech quite nicely and was a great performer. The crowd response was enthusiastic. She did what she was supposed to do.
And, she is an enormously frightening woman with a God complex.
I was open minded about both candidates and primarily interested about restoring fiscal discipline by reducing government, pushing alternative energy sources, stepping up education by giving families (not teacher unions) more power, reform immigration by legalizing and affirming the economic contribution being mad by current immigrants, push global trade by giving up expensive subsidies to the entrenched farm lobby,and cleaning up government to make it more accountable to its citizens. Obama 's track record gives me no indication that he can or would pursue these policies. McCain is a reformer and Palin reminds me of Harry Truman; a can-do type of person with experience in running a tight ship and following his convictions. Biden and Obama don't have this experience nor track record.
Finally! Enough of the plastic rhetoric from both camps, here is someone who speaks for the silent, but informed MAJORITY! I was voting Obama, but now McCAin/Palin.
Gov. Palin represents good honest American values and common sense. She is the working women/mother we have been told all our lives we should aspire to become. Good for her – she stood up to the personal attacks by the Obama campaign and the media and showed what everyday Moms do to defend their families and themselves. Congratulations Gov. Palin you stood up for us all!
SmarterThanYou is asinine. You are always talking down to people on these blogs. "You're so damn stupid" belongs on a different blog not the wsj.
To say that McCain is a Commie is ludicrous… which one sounds more commie to you. Government taxing and redistributing wealth making everybody equally poor, or capitalism. hmmm, let me think.. you are a complete idiot. why don't you go over to daily kos
I still can't believe John McCain did something nice for the social conseratives! I was going to vote for him before his choice due to his criteria for picking judges, Now I'm going to vote for him with a smile!!! Thanks John!
The tone of Palin's speech and the whole evening of the GOP Convention strongly suggests that we'd face gridlock with these two and a *more* Democratic Congress. Do we want anything to get done???
Rudy summed it up well for her audience: "Change is not a destination. Hope is not a strategy." Then she delivered the mail.
Do we really want a pit bull with lipstick a heartbeat from the presidency?
Nasty, mean-spirited, this is the best you can come up with?
I don't agree with all the policies of the Dems, I should be a natural Republican because of what I do and how I do it, but I cannot stomach the narrowness and mean spirit of the "core Republican family values" people.
Family values my ass. The poor 17 year is going to be raising 2 kids, it's clear – the baby is already being dumped on her most of the time.
Oh and by the way, we're going to go in and butcher the constitution to disallow gays from marriage because we believe in marriage so much -something that Christ had no issues with, but he did talk A LOT about generosity, taking care of others, not preferring $ over God, etc. But why pay attention to the words, attitudes and commandments of your Christ?
Cheney needs to take Palin on a hunting trip, hopefully it will end like the last one.
The fact is Palin is dictator who is in favor of censoring books, she abandoned her special needs child 3 days after he was born and wants to drill for oil that can't sustain us because there is little there. She actually had the nerve to belittle Obama because he has a good education that he worked hard for. When did having an education become a bad thing?
And to everyone above the Dems are not afraid of Palin. I was a republican until a week ago when she was nominated and the fact is myself and the left are afraid of all of you uninformed voters who have not researched this woman and think she is what America needs. God help us if she is elected VP.
Impressive performance, but one speech does not a campaign make. However, strong she may be, the question remains is she the person to be one heartbeat away from the presidency? Tough… maybe. Diplomatic and a consensus builder, one who not only punches but leads, that remains to be seen
BO now looks even more tired and self centered. Easy to see why the Dems are now having to play more defense. She has my vote!
What an insult to women for McCain to think we are so dumb that we would vote for a woman just because she's a woman, rather than vote for the very best candidate to help lead our country, no matter their sex. And knowing that he/she could be President in a heartbeat. Give me a break, McCain. The 18 Million Hillary votes you seek from intelligent women can't be had just because you picked an inexperienced female who reads great script.
What is this tripe about her reading a speech prepared by others. If that is all the Statists have to fight this performance we are in luck. I mean, seriously, If Joe Biden goes off script he starts to call women "sweetie" and compare IQs (after explaining why he was in the bottom third of his law class in the first year). If Obama goes off script he starts challenging the Pope to theological questions. Total home run.
LK, better a pitbull than a special interest lapdog.
What is there to get upset over? Will Joe Biden have trouble putting her in her place in debate? Will she not fold at the first personal attack or the first question on complicated policy issues? Is not Barack confident? Is not Biden strong?
I'm embarrassed for the United States. Based on the results of the vote attached to this article, most people thought she did well, forgetting that she didn't write this, did not speak extemporaneously (she read from a teleprompter) and the ideas were not her own. These were Republican talking points – not hers. Why are most of the people so gullible? What has happened to America's discerning intellect that produced great inventions and progress in the past? Are all these people lemmings? I'm just stunned that ANYONE would think this woman can step into the shoes of the Presidency the moment McCain drops dead. Her selection is an insult to the collective intelligence of the America people.
better wake up women liberal or conservative the dems and the left wing media throw all women under the bus first it was hillary a liberal now its palin a conservative face it ladies you will never get any place you will always be second class people as long as we have a demo party and a left wing media
Why are you Big Government, taxaholics on this site anyway? Go back to The Nation or Mother Jones, or wherever you hang out. You can plan anti-globalization riots and complain about corporate control of the media. Oh, and organize communities (truck illegally registered voters to polling places, slash republican tires, etc.).
Is she Sarah from the movie "Terminator"
McCain may have a brian after all.
As a professional woman, I think Palin is a role model for most women. She has her lovely family with five kids, is a beauty and hard working. She realized the dreams of many women.
Steve in Philly, I guess universal healthcare, higher taxes, and other socialist agenda items aren't democrat talking points. I am sorry I did not realize Obama came up with these all on his own.
To SmarterThanYou:You speak of "commies". Unless you lived under Commumism, you're CLUELESS!!
Brilliant Nicole! Oh, but it *wasn't* a debate. Duh.
The other reason I am voting McCain/Palin is that I would much rather spend the next four years looking at Cindy McCain and Sarah Palin then Michelle – my belle underbite – Obama and Mrs. Biden.
"Sarahublicansucks" comments:
…she would have an abortion and not bring a retard into the world to suffer"
A new low in political discourse, I thought liberals were the champions of the disenfranchised, your mother should have aborted you.
Palin is a role model. She rose to politics on her own with a family and i can only imagine how difficult that was. She took on corruption in her own party and she didn't need any help from big community figures like Rev Wright, or suck up to Ayers to get some money to propel her political dreams.
You liberals should be praising her, she will confront her own party's corruption.
K.Slice, You'll find plenty of illegal aliens cleaning and maintaining John and Cindy McCain's seven homes. How many homes do you own? How big is your staff?
Bush inherited a budget surplus. He gave it away to Haliburton, and, in the process, placed our heroic men and woman in harms way.
Steve, you're so right. I'm truly embarrassed about Palin and this country's reaction to her as well. The reason there's no intelligent debate about policy instead is because of destructive educational policies like No Child Left Behind and all it's previous iterations. The American populace is just too darn stupid to analyze rather than just nod foolishly to empty sarcasm.
What is Sarah Palin's association with the Alaska Independence Party?
I vote present! I am the heartbeat….You say I have to vote yes or no. How able maybe.
I gave the speech an "A" as it exceeded expectations and excited the base. It was short on policy and any kind of specifics. I wonder what the response is going to be when her right wing-nut religious views get fleshed out. I suspect the discomfort level will rise.
Most of these politically-driven bloggers are unlike the rest of us. America NEEDS to come together to succeed with the REAL problems we face now. I believed Pres. Bush would, as he said, bring us together, but he went Cheney's way, toward division, and pushed Karen Hughes out. Both McCain and Obama — especially Obama — seemed to be trying to reach toward what we have in common. Not red-state/blue-state. But Palin's goal seemed to be to reignite the "culture wars" to divide us and energize the beligerent side of our souls. I did not think McCain would go there, but you can see from the provocative language, this is exactly where most of the conventioneers and these bloggers live. And a WSJ editor was just on public radio using deliberately beligerant terms like "class war." Sad.
Audra, people aren't as dumb as you would like to think. Simply because someone is a conservative doesn't mean they can't analyze issues. Maybe instead, they are simply looking at the issues through a different worldview. Unfortunately, since you don't share that worldview, you attack their intelligence. Apparantly you are unable to debate intelligently.
audra: what do you think the Amercian public is doing with Obama? A policy debate? Great idea! Oh wait, that is what McCain wanted to do with Fake Barack all summer and Nobama declined.
Palin is a terrific mom and a capable governor of a small state. Unfortunately, she's unqualified to be VP. I can't, for the life in me, vote to have her get the call at 3a.m. It's killing me, but I can't. I'm a life long Republican. My family has always supported the Republican ticket and given heavily in terms of our time and resources. This is really hard for me and my family, as well as my wife's family. We all like and support John McCain but none of us, especially the woman in our family, which I find surprising, will support McCain with Palin on the ticket. This year, for the first time in 32 years since I've been an active Republican, me, my wife and our respective family members are all supporting the democrats.
Smarter than you,
I don't think so.You're perversly funny.
Obama is a used car salesman. Distract everyone, change the subject, empty rhetoric just don't look under the hood, don't start her up.
The guy has No Record, No experience,uses smoke and mirrors, is a snake charmer.
I am still waiting for anyone to tell me how one is a member of a racist,anti American church for 22yrs.but didn't believe anything his pastor was preaching. I am waiting to see the closing papers on his home and what he paid and what Rezko paid besides a parcel of land. I would like an explanation of the deals Rezko got with Obama's support.Obama's biggest supporter and indicted on 16 counts.I would like release of the buried papers so I understand the relationship with militant radical Ayers.Obama who?
Stephen, I attack what conservatives have done to undermine public education further. And since when are conservative worldviews so dependent on sarcastic bashing of opponents? Conservatives have destroyed this economy, most of our cities are languishing, manufacturing in the US is deceased… and now that conservatives have run out of real ideas to disseminate, ones that might actually work, all we know of conservative worldviews these days is deep hatred for the dems and unrelenting sarcasm.
in response to Richard, I don't agree with all her policies (i hardly ever do with any politician, except Obama becasue he always says just what i want to hear and when he retracts what he said i just pretend he never retracted), but i believe I'd rather have a right wing religious nut who believes that if you work hard, you get paid. Over someone who believes that if you work hard, then you have a responsibility to give it away to others who didn't work as hard. And besides.. his Ayers, Wright, Rezko far out ways right wing religion in my book
She is just a pawn – McCain is just using her for the Hillary votes. That is the only reason he picked her. A chance to pick up the Hillary votes…. shame, shame, shame.
By the way someone should call child services – that baby should not be out that late at night; night after night.
I thought Sarah gave a great speech. I am puzzled by the view that she is not experienced. She has run a city and state government. With the exception of John Kennedy, our presidents in recent history have been former governors. There is a reason for this – the executive leadership experience that is gained from balancing a budget, dealing with multiple government agnecies, and working with the state legislature to get things accomplished. Neither Obama nor Biden has experience comparable to that.
As a college educated professional woman, I am proud that John McCain had the courage and wisdom to pick her as a running mate. They will have my vote in November.
BJC, at least the Obama camp is discussing universal health care–current health insurance is extortion–investment in infrastructure, the establishment of a "green corps" that would develop alternative tech. He's low on specifics, true, but at least he doesn't have his head up his add like Macain et al.
"WSJ editor was just on public radio using deliberately beligerant terms like "class war." Sad."
We've already decided, this small business household, not to renew the Fox Street Journal.
All you have to do is read the headlines to know, there is no longer the independence between the editorial and journalist beats on WSJ any more.
The verbs are no longer neutral in the articles.
Even the technology beat reporter is making social commentary aimed at keeping his job by looking for rightwing-oriented software offerings (huh? is this for real?).
Bye bye WSJ.
i have to agree with everyone on this thead that Obama is unqualified to be Prez.
as for Palin, superlative choice and speech – the new rock star. a natural.
poor Hillary, now just an ugly footnote.
btw, "derek" meant "compliment".
I love it when people say Palin does not have enough experience to be a VP. She has been a mayor and a Governor. Obama has been a community organizer, whatever that is. As a politician in Chicago and Washington, he has done nothing. Palin hit a hoome run last night.
I though she read all the nasty insults written for her by the speech writers in just the expected nasty way.
Big Deal.
Anyone else could have done the same thing.
zoltan, wrong blog, dude. you're looking for American Idol threads. sorry, but we're voting for the most important political post in the world, not for some prime-time bimbo show
B; I wanted to hear a health care plan; Who is going to provide health care to the son and grandchild, and do all americans have these options.
How can any American (Rep or Dem) vote for someone who actually tried to remove books from her local library that SHE deemed offensive?
What, no pantsuits?
If OBH had picked a woman instead of a slick male politico in suits most of us can't afford, then the race would have been over. He blew it. Who wants a president who can't even get the mood of the country right? Most women understand Palin very well , and they will be the swing vote. Remember, in this close an election, it's the swing vote, and only the swing vote, that really counts. And most women will NOT tell a pollster what they really think. They'll wait until they're in the voting booth. McCain has shown an extraordinary grasp of politics; not East Coast over-veralized political claptrap. Why Alaska? Don't forget–the population center is now in the Western half of he country–NOT in the Ivy League. OBH got outmanuevered; Putin would know how to make him spin, too.
Palin's personification of the manipulative, predatory female stereotype can't be good for women. She wouldn't be a player if she had gone through the gauntlet of prolonged scrutiny and elections the other candidates have weathered. I think injecting her late into this marathon campaign is going to increase the polarity and divisiveness in this country.
You want health care ? pay for it yourself, stop looking for assistance from the government!
Democrats will destroy the US, wake up zombies, start reading instead of watching television .
Some books should be removed from public libraries that children have access to. My son in kindergarten has found a book in his school library that depicted gay couples titled 'sex is not ….' I am pro-choice, pro-gay marriage independent, but this is absurd. Far left should leave my children alone (so should far the right).
so you explained why Obama is so unfit – he's running for the top slot
by contrast Palin is smarter and more experienced and running for the backup position.
don't call Obama a bimbo.
he merely aspires to that position.
audra – you must be one of those people that are caught up in Obama's rhetoric. Universal health care – where is the money going to come from? The math doesn't add up. "Green corps?" Obama is so out of touch with reality it is pathetic. My five year old speaks better than Obama does and could answer questions better. That is all Obama has is his head up his a**. Barry does not deserve to be in the White House.
Mudon, Why should we pay for our health insurance?!!! The rest of the civilized world considers health care a civil right. I suppose you don't get to travel much, Mudon. Just like Palin, who just got her first passport not so long ago. Murdon, check out some foreign countries sometime. Travel can be quite eye-opening.
you're asscribing Hillary's attributes to Palin.
yes, that was intentional
gdog – you hit the nail on the head. I'm not a fan of this robin-hood wealth redistribution concept, either. For her first speech as VP nominee, I thought she did a good job. The real meat will come out in the debates and I suspect she'll do very well.
Everybody, I mean EVERYBODY has been talking about Sarah at lunch today here at work…
The dems have painted themselves into a fatal corner by not picking Hilary.
Where was Obama's judgment, his decision-making or his ability to strategize on that… ?
Kinda takes the air out of "he ran a successful campaign" response I suppose.
But anyhow, back here at work – people continue to talk about Sarah and how "swayed" and "moved" they all were by her…
I felt it was time to have a Hoe Down after that Speech last night. Pure Trash. Just like the Family. Just awful and disgusting if that is going to represent the United States to the Rest of the World.
My office is buzzing with talk of Sarah Palin. She really hit it home with the women. Every woman in America can associate with her. For months conservative minded individuals have been keeping thier opinions to themselves, but they're energized now!
look up "civil right". you have no idea how invincibly ignorant you appear to be.
there ought to be an intelligence test for voting, but that would eliminate most dems
As a Clinton supporter, I was only luke-warm for Obama until John McCain chose Sarah Palin as his running mate. This selection establiishes a very clear separation between a party that lives in the surreal world of ideology (republicans), vs a party that is looking to improve the performance of the U.S. government that with respect to the economy, the environment, foreign relations, human rights at home and abroad, poverty, health care, etc. (democrats) Sarah Palin is totally untested and unknown with respect to these issues, but judging by this introduction, I doubt very much that I will like her better as I know more. I now plan to fight tooth and nail against the McCain/Palin ticket and the cynical carelessness it represents.
Great Speech. She is Hot!!!! Great Personality. She sealed the deal for McCain!
ObamaObama Wrong, I have to get passports issued every 4 years . You are the one that doesn't get out too often.
We have unbelievable opportunities in the US, its the fool that's always looking for handouts .
Make your own money
Universal healthcare is a nice idea, but many countries have proven it does not work. Let's see, we take from the rich and give it to the poor. Check your history books, namely 1917 Russia. That is how communists came to power on the platform of change. Obama is a closet socialist.
don't listen to Rachel's mouth, i'm voting for McCain, not that unqualified poseur Obama.
She rocked that place, Obama ought to be very concerned. After researching O, I didn't find that Sarah lied about a thing she said about him, she merely exposed the Emperor with no clothes! The vitriol from the libs speaks volumes as to her effectiveness.
DEMOCRATS: Be afraid, be very afraid….
She was terrific! Does anyone else notice the difference between the crowd!? The "handout" party has hippies & freaks, the Republican's have suits & ties & freaks protesting! I'd be embarrased to be even associated with the demo-crats!
Who is going to supply health care? It said no where in the constitution that the government is required to supply healthcare. I dont have healthcare and the last thing I want is the government to give me free stuff. Get a job, get an education and you can afford healthcare. We should make sure that the healthcare system is better controlled, allow them to offer people plans across statelines but to bankrupt this country by giving everyone healthcare is rediculous. Look at California. That worked well. Instead of sitting around and begging for handouts get your butt up and work for it. If you rely on the government for everything you will be utterly disapointed!!!
I am very scared of this women and the party for that matter. They want to make everything into a holy war. They don't believe in science. They don't believe in the constitution. They only believe in GOD!
McCain is hoping that Clinton supporters will vote with their vajay jay's. Obama is hoping that Clinton supporters will vote with their brains.
Re: Comment by Gary – "have a Hoe Down after that Speech last night. Pure Trash". This is why those all across middle America are now going to vote McCain/Palin. You are attacking us when you attack what she represents. Small town values, faith, family and devotion to country. I was all for Obama, NOT any longer. This morning I went into town for a few things at the local feed store. The talk is all about Palin. People get her, they can relate. So, keep on going after her and watch all of us "white trash hicks" support the party that understands small town America. By the Gary, maybe you should get out of the city and let us show you what "hicks" we really are.
just ask Obama's minister!!!
Obama scares normal people.
obamamama:yes there is universal health care in many countries. It's that and the union contracts that are killing them, and they know it. Merkel has done a fine job of getting it changed, and the public is not happy over it. Furthermore Canadians come here to get good medical treatment when they need it
Alexandra – she wanted to ban offensive books from the Wasilla Public Library, not her kindergartener's bookmobile. While I'm sorry for your son's traumatic literary experience, I still support the First Amendment. I like both JM and BO, but I definitely can't support a book-burner.
"Obama is hoping that Clinton supporters will vote with their brains."
that would be the triumph of hope over experience.
and McCain will be the triumph of experience over hype (Obama).
Pure Gloss?? Same old, same old???????
She is the anti-politician! How can you possibly NOT desire a personality like Sarah in higher office? Take a step back, remove yourself from the party lines, and examine the candidates for who they are, not how the fit your preconceived allegiances!!!
From Alaska, a hockey mom without lipstick. Attacking with offensive sarcasm.
A very chilling speech.
Helped to strengthen the base.
Of Democrats and Obama supporters.
so much for experience and judgement.
i love how even the republican talking heads are calling palin a gimmick (off camera of course).
Check your facts. France, UK, and Canada have proven that universal healthcare works. All Russia did was prove they don't care about their citizens. Kind of reminds me of how Bush didn't care about the people of New Orleans. Or the rest of us for that matter when it came to his tax breaks for the middle class that he promised. He gave them instead to the top 1%. That's extreme conservatism for you. Special interest over the common good
Iowa Farmer. It's like you saw the light and then you went blind. Obama embodies the policies this country needs. McCain and Palin embody the same Bush policies that fueled your need for change. If you want to pay for gas at $4+ per gallon, if you want the rich to live off your tax dollars, then vote McCain. I'm an Iowan too. I'm Voting Obama
Palin showed no nervousness in her speech but her pattern is predictable, the only thing missing were the curlers and noxszema. I waited after each sentence for the other shoe to drop and she didn't disappoint me, gave me a headache.
farmer boy: don't you guys "meditate" with some cult in iowa –faith = did you forget about separation of god and country.
remember – us in the big towns pay the bills so you guys can live in the small towns.
What a breath of fresh air!!! This country is being decieved by the biased media coverage. The American people are not stupid and the front page of todays WSJ is disgraceful shame on you!
All I can say is I've never been prouder to be a young, female, moderate republican. This is my dream ticket and I can tell by the hateful and sexist nature of the extreme left's response that they're scared. For a party that likes to call themselves the champion of "women's causes" I've been totally disgusted with the sexist nature of their response. Questioning her "experience" when she has more executive experience than both men on the democratic ticket combined? Questioning her ability to balance family and work? Are you kidding me? Have you met my mother and the mothers of all of my friends? In the name of all of those supermoms I say: GO SARAH GO!!
Dear 'To Pete and Iowa Farmer', please don't lecture me on why universal healthcare did not work in Russia (or China, or Cuba, or any other socialist country). Aside from Obama's thin resume, I will not vote for Obama because for 20yrs he listed to anti-american, anti-white, anti-semetic rantings from his spiritual adviser. 20 yrs of brainwashing has an impact on any man, especially the one that did not object to it, that did not stand up to it. That is not the leader I want to have for this great nation. By the way check the ratings on this site. Palin got
"Buffy the Obama-slayer" is going to send Obama back to his Baby-mama!
Everyone has an opinion and that is great, however, we all need to realize that the Bush Administration has ruined our economy for the past 8 years. While may of you feel that Palin delivered a good speech, the reality is, her nomination is clearly for all the wrong reasons. Women are not stupid as McCain clearly thinks. Her speech has done nothing to prove her abilities to handle and fix the national and international issues that will continue to plague us locally and abroad. We don't need an attack dog; we need a government willing and able to fix our economic & healthcare issues for our children. For those of you who have forgotten, our children are our future and we must fix our economy and our planet for them. We need to be the country others look up to and aspire to be like.
your right American people aren't stupid they know anyone that picks a VP for his running mate in 15 minutes has no business in the Oval Office.
Has anyone posted a link to The Weekly Rader? That site gave her speech a letter grade. He's a liberal writing professor, but it's a fun read.
At least he watched it with students, as long as he didn't brainwash them.
My favorite part "France, UK, and Canada have proven that universal healthcare works"
are you kidding me? Talk to anyone in a socialist country – universal health care DOES NOT WORK! Have you been to a County hospital?
btw how is the democratic congress doing? how is peloisi and reid? What a joke…
First thing Sarah does is to sell the taxpayer jet. First thing O. Diddy does is name the taxpayer jet "O-force One". You Decide!
THE FACTS: "As mayor of Wasilla, Palin hired a lobbyist and traveled to Washington annually to support earmarks for the town totaling $27 million. In her two years as governor, Alaska has requested nearly $750 million in special federal spending, by far the largest per-capita request in the nation. While Palin notes she rejected plans to build a $398 million bridge from Ketchikan to an island with 50 residents and an airport, that opposition came only after the plan was ridiculed nationally as a "bridge to nowhere"
Knee jerk ideologues enjoying the Kool-Aid these last few months not withstanding all that matters is the swing vote. It saddens me that even on this board what passes for debate is hate filled regurgitation of talking points. Independent voters tend to decide after viewing the debates. It is unfortunate that we will have only 3. I for one look forward to them. I think common sense and wisdom will prevail over vitriol and grand promises. At least our republic would be better if it did.
No Hill
No Bill
No Bama
That's the way I like it,
AhHa AhHa
If your media is half as elitist liberal as ours is, they are going to choke on this one. Cheers
The healthcare argument is silly. We all have universal healthcare right now and we all pay for it. Walk in to any emergency room today and you will get your medical problems treated. The debate should be: is there a better way to do this? And, if so, how?
Whoever said that universal health care is working in other countries needs to seriously take a look at how much time they actually spend working and how much they are taxed compared to this country.Any economist will tell you that the reason they are less productive is because the government takes their money to provide health care. It removes the incentive to work at all! NEWS FLASH health care is not a natural right to everyone. As someone who worked for insurance I can tell you it will only be worse if the government is in charge. Just look at the education system and how it ruined that.
THE FACTS: The Tax Policy Center, a think tank run jointly by the Brookings Institution and the Urban Institute, concluded that Obama's plan would increase after-tax income for middle-income taxpayers by about 5 percent by 2012, or nearly $2,200 annually. McCain's plan, which cuts taxes across all income levels, would raise after tax-income for middle-income taxpayers by 3 percent, the center concluded.
Obama would provide $80 billion in tax breaks, mainly for poor workers and the elderly, including tripling the Earned Income Tax Credit for minimum-wage workers and higher credits for larger families. He also would raise income taxes, capital gains and dividend taxes on the wealthiest, payroll taxes on taxpayers with incomes above $250,000, and he would raise corporate.
THE FACTS: A whopper. Palin got 616 votes in the 1996 mayor's election, and got 909 in her 1999 re-election race, for a total of 1,525. Biden dropped out of the race after the Iowa caucuses, but he still got 76,165 votes in 23 states and the District of Columbia where he was on the ballot during the 2008 presidential primaries.
Looks like Hurricane SARAH hit St. Paul last night and the rest of the country. Good Job!
FORMER ARKANSAS GOV. MIKE HUCKABEE: Palin "got more votes running for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska than Joe Biden got running for president of the United States."
THE FACTS: A whopper. Palin got 616 votes in the 1996 mayor's election, and got 909 in her 1999 re-election race, for a total of 1,525. Biden dropped out of the race after the Iowa caucuses, but he still got 76,165 votes in 23 states and the District of Columbia where he was on the ballot during the 2008 presidential primaries.
Dear Andre P. – Bush ruined our enconomy over the last eight years? last time I checked the first six the evcomony was great, last two not so much – btw who has controlled congress the last two ? and wasnt reid and pelosi supposed to fix everyhing?
I bet you still think the surge did not work. You think Obama will fix things by raising taxes??? you have to kidding me
and race card – talking about VP running mates – big O is for CHANGE and HOPE and is not a Washington insider – so he picks the ultimaste insider? a guy who has been there for 35 years?? thats change?
Did I just see a comment that someone would vote McCain and his disasterous policies because Cindy McCain would win the beauty pagent? This is the kind of ignorance that got Bush elected to a second term. If McCain is elected, and the inevitable depression follows, I hope they loot your house first you idiot.
nice job with the Facts, but dont let the "facts" get in the way of a good story…thats what the GOP is doing… very loose w facts..Most people in the convention hall last night are going to see NO change in their taxes, or may even see cuts from Obama thru payroll tax cuts or other adjustments
MCCAIN: "She's the commander of the Alaska National Guard. … She has been in charge, and she has had national security as one of her primary responsibilities, " he said on ABC.
THE FACTS: While governors are in charge of their state guard units, that authority ends whenever those units are called to actual military service. When guard units are deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan, for example, they assume those duties under "federal status," which means they report to the Defense Department, not their governors. Alaska's national guard units have a total of about 4,200 personnel, among the smallest of state guard organizations.
For all the negative comments here, I would refer those folks to the grades of her speech. There is a disconnect here.
Sadly, you are AtSea. You demonize so-called "socialist" countries simply because they put the health and well-being of their citizens before corporations. We've become outrageously selfish individuals here. Shame on Americans.
MCCAIN:"She's been governor of our largest state, in charge of 20 percent of America's energy supply… She's responsible for 20 percent of the nation's energy supply. I'm entertained by the comparison and I hope we can keep making that comparison that running a political campaign is somehow comparable to being the executive of the largest state in America," he said in an interview with ABC News' Charles Gibson.
THE FACTS: McCain's phrasing exaggerates both claims. Palin is governor of a state that ranks second nationally in crude oil production, but she's no more "responsible" for that resource than President Bush was when he was governor of Texas, another oil-producing state. In fact, her primary power is the ability to tax oil, which she did in concert with the Alaska Legislature.
FORMER MASSACHUSETTS GOV. MITT ROMNEY: "We need change, all right — change from a liberal Washington to a conservative Washington! We have a prescription for every American who wants change in Washington — throw out the big-government liberals, and elect John McCain and Sarah Palin."
THE FACTS: A Back-to-the-Future moment. George W. Bush, a conservative Republican, has been president for nearly eight (8)years. And until last year, Republicans controlled Congress and the judiciary.
Well, I must confess I was very surprised by Palin. I was expecting all fluff and no substance.
On the contrary, Palin spoke intelligently on her strongest issues, energy independence and challenging the status quo.
She actually has accomplished quite a bit more than Barack. I love his memiors and how he described his search for his own identity. But as much as I admire his command of the language, I can't shake this idea that the "change" he speaks of will only be more of the same. Hundreds of billions of $ for new programs? That will just lead to more gov't spending and self-perpetuating agencies.
Palin is real, Obama an eloquent question mark. Palin understands real-world kitchen table issues.
She made me to believe again that change is possible. She's got my vote.
Very interesting that the Demos say that Gov. Palin isn't up to the job. But the people who know her best — the citizens of Alaska — give her a remarkable 86 percent approval rating — highest of any governor.
…dude, it's the WSJ…it's not exactly fair & balanced
The other FACTS: Who pays the taxes in this country? Almost 38% of the country pays nothing. Hardly anyone you just listed. So we should give them more money while they continue to pay nothing? What you have proven is how foolish people can be about how capitalism works. If you try to force higher taxes on those that create jobs the economy will not prosper.
PALIN: "There is much to like and admire about our opponent. But listening to him speak, it's easy to forget that this is a man who has authored two memoirs but not a single major law or reform."
THE FACTS: Compared to McCain and his two decades in the Senate, Obama does have a more progresive record. But he has worked with Republicans to pass legislation that expanded efforts to intercept illegal shipments of weapons of mass destruction and to help destroy conventional weapons stockpiles. The legislation became law last year. To demean and belittle that accomplishment would be to also demean the work of Republican Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana, a respected foreign policy voice in the Senate. In Illinois, he was the leader on big, contentious issues.
The speech was very effective in perpetuating the wedge politics that have worked so well for the Republicans. Reading the vituperative comments posted here seems to prove this out. We're breaking apart as a country over wedge issues instead of coming together to solve the problems we all face — the WAR, the economy, the environment, healthcare etc.
The Democrat make no big deal about Obama inexperience as President.
But make so much big a deal about Palin inexperience as VP.
With 9 children, 21 grandchildren & a business of my own, I can use all of the sound advice I heard coming from John McCain's V.P. choice; in fact, I have been faced w/soccer moms, city council, beauty & dance pageants, family 'challenges', children in the war, & economic stress, myself. I totally identify. A fresh viewpoint & common sense may be a new wave in Washington. Let's hope & pray!
Palin isn't half bad looking, a real woman is way better than Butch Clinton in Pant Suits and Work boots
To Robert's comment that WSJ is not exactly fair and balance – you clearly have not been watching and reading CNN. I have tried to post numerous blogs on their site, which they refuse to post. Their pro-Obama stance is so appaling. Some reporters even said 'us' when their referred to democratic party.
Tom E – history has proven that socialism and communism do not work – if you like them so much go live there, because of my job I work with many French citizens and they readily agree their gov policies stifle business and encourage laziness
During Gov. Palin's speech she made numerous sarcastic, belittling remarks and charges about Obama that were based on half-truths and outright lies. There was little substance except for her remarks on energy. Then it was drill, drill, drill. But she delivered the speech with passion, humor, and skill. As a former beauty queen, she's nice to look at. As an Independent female, I am not impressed.
My wife found a joint in my gym bag and asked if it was mine and I responded "present".
As an independent woman voter who was not a fan of Hillary, I am even less of Palin.
Her demeanor was not witty or cunning. It was snappy and rude.
In an election year when so much hangs in the balance for this country, it is disheartening that the Republicans have turned to the same red versus blue politics.
It is disheartening to see a woman chosen as a running mate so blatantly because she was a woman.
If Obama were white, McCain never would have picked her. He is acting out of desperation.
The RNC is ignoring the important issues facing our country and trying to turn this into a war of patriotism.
Palin's demeanor disgusts me. Her catty speaking style belongs in a high school debate class, not the national stage.
Why do people have to get so ugly? Usually someone unhappy I guess. Anyway, good show, except the bridge think should have been avoided…
Rudy Guliani gave one hell a speech! Hands down, best speech in RNC this year! Sarah Palin also delivered a great speech. Palin is a clean-cut conservative, with strong values. Her length of experience is short while the extend of experience she has gained is far greater than Obama.
Wow Evejune!!! I had no idea so many of you liberals describe yourselves as "an Independent Voter". Sort of like Bill O'Reilly is "an independent voter". Come on… we all know where you stand
In response to Barb's comment… Obama is only the nominee because of his skin color.
My wife found a Playboy magazine in my desk and asked if it was mine and I reponded "present".
ha, ha, ha, her hockey mom and bulldog quip really got the crowd roaring, but quips won't resolve the housing crisis, energy problem, or the quagmire that is Iraq. All fluff no substance. Thanks for the speech reminiscent of my high school years and making the choice easy: Obama/Biden 2008
Barb I agree he chose her out of the blue no respect just last minute decision making. like picking up 1 day old bread for half price, any self respecting individual would have said thanks but no thanks I'll build no buy my own.
Palin has no clue what the Vice President does. Check out this CNBC interview with Palin. Her response is toward the end of the interview:
Available on You Tube:
FACTS:The speech that Gov. Palin gave was well delivered, but it was written by John McCain and George Bush's expert speechwriter and sounds exactly like the same divisive, partisan attacks we've heard from George Bush for the last eight years. If Gov. Palin and John McCain want to define 'change' as voting with George Bush 90 percent of the time, that's their choice, but we don't think the American people are ready to take a 10 percent chance on change.
They don't have a clear line of attack on Palin herself in there.
McCain should know better at least send flowers before asking it just seems so cheap and last minute what does he take her for. Sexist
She was smug and lacked substance. She also lied or distorted the truth excessively. God help us if this woman becomes President. She is out of her league. On the plus side she delivered the speech that was written for her just fine.
Obama is a socialist you morons !
In the distance I can hear the comments from the Obama campaign complaining about why Obama lost the election
At the end of the day, if McCain kicks the bucket, can she run the country? The answer will lose the election for them. Good speaker though- got promise. SCARY vanilla convention crowd! Yuck.
I like the part where she had her hubby stand up and she called him an Eskimo (or "part-Eskimo," whatever). Nothing like patronizing sex and gender in one shot.
To Barb – 'We all love this country. Get over yourselves'. Is that why Michel Obama was FIRST proud of this country when her husband was nominated for president. As for Palin, I did not see her being cunning. I saw her speaking the truth. I guess if you don't agree with how great Obama-no-experience-all-fluff is, than you are cunning. Palin gets my vote! As for Obama, if he was a little smarter, he would put Hilary on the ticket, which would of energized a lot of voters. But I guess Obama's judgment is also a huge issue in this campaign. Democrats continue to compare McCain to Bush, I never liked Bush, but it is then only fair to compare Obama to Carter – One of the most ineffective president of our generation, that led to Regan's revolution.
The speech said nothing constructive about what McCain actually plans to do. Just more scare tactics and chest-beating about how a prisoner of a war we lost more than 30 years ago is the best candidate to lead now.
Just when we thought we were finally rid of the power abusing, law-bending, gun-toting, hypocrite Cheney, he comes back as a hockey mom beauty queen!
Sara Palin's Speech: The Good & Bad From a Business Person Perspective.
Good: Coachable, very well read, brilliantly scripted, I'd say she did a fantastic job of Rallying the Republican Crowd up. Personal touch, I loved the feisty hockey
Moms analogy, a lot of women can relate to that, I can relate to her. Adorable kids.
No doubt she's a great mom. Agrees with a lot of with the Obama/Biden team said about Washington.
Bad: Confrontational, offers sarcasm instead of solutions. Makes it clear, She's not an approachable person, might not be a team player in any corporation.
Works better as an individual in job pool. Perfect for running a State like Alaska, not a large nation. High in Administrative skills, more of a "my way or the highway person" Lacks diplomacy – Not Executive material yet.
er, make that sex and race
Why was the angry left on the attack before she uttered a single word? FEAR. They know her qualifications and skill as a second in command will overshadow "St Obama of Assisi".
Seriously, the liberal left media was in a stunned "deer in headlight" silence last night after hearing her speak.
Boo-hoo liberals. You still haven't learned the basics of vote counting. Ask your good pal Al Gore…you need those small town hockey mom midwestern voters you look down on!
PS. I'd much rather see a person voting yes or no 90% of the time rather than "PRESENT" 90% of the time!
The 'speechwriter' comments are just so much sour grapes. There is no disgrace to having speechwriters, even Reagan had speechwriters. It is her character that came through, and that beamed.
No speechwriter can make up that she is a former mayor and current Governor of Alaska, a hockey mom with a son going off to serve his country.
She actually has accomplished something, and she offers an actual change in Washington, whereas Biden represents more of the same (just Google Biden and lobbyist).
How dare she mock me! What does she think her pay grade is!
In response to Valens comment about John McCain's remarriage- FACT: John McCain didn't just remarry, he admittedly ABANDONED his first wife, and his 3 eldest children after she was disfigured in a car accident in 1969 while he was a POW. Read it and weep! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/06/09/john-mccains-first-wife-s_n_106021.html What moral fiber does this ticket have. He left his first wife because she was no longer "pretty". Palin did give a great speech, but it's obvious she reads well too. She had a teleprompter to guide her through every word. I would have done great too!
Again, all the comments are trivial nonesense that just reiterates and exacerbates the media's talking points.
Obama is a new comer to the national scene with a long list of government related work. McCain has a longer record of the same.
Obama and Biden present a new guy and a party Maverick.
McCain and Palin present a former maverick and new guy.
The central question you must each ask yourself is are you better off today than you were ten years ago. Economically…maybe, but probably not. Safety…who knows, all we are told it to be afraid by both sides, but that is all to keep us in line. Values wise…I'd say Bush/Cheney did their best to make Bill look great.
McCain is a hack pilot, Palin is not one, and Obama and Biden are just going to take first class into the White House. TG
This undecided, Barr-leaning, Independent female is sold. Tenacity, patriotism and an attitude any current and former smaller towner can both recognize and embrace. Home run!
Is a hockey mom sort of like a little league dad? Lord help us
WoosterBillings – *clapping for you!!!*You hit it right on the head!!!!
Give me a break! If she is standing on her ethics then speak the whole truth about
the "bridge to know where" and
what she did do with the Fed $$. She reminded me of the church lady from SNL! Palin does know how to read a prompter…I guess that's a qualifier for office.
A much better communicator than career politician Pelosi and her bitter hate for anything non Democratic. Pelosi came to power as an insider, and fund raising as a foil for Tom Delay. Now she's met her match, someone who hasn't lived among the wealthy political elite all her life. Picture those 2 women behind John McCain at the State of the Union speech in January.
Great speech with a great delivery!!!. Next time I would like to hear her words and what she thinks, not the speech writer.
I was originally planning to vote for Palin based on her qualifications, moral fiber, character, conviction and leadership, but after last night and seeing many of the posts on the board, I'm changing my position to now officially and solely vote for her because she's smokin' hot!
Take that all you angry, self-absorbed, snobby, empty, reightious, left-wing socialists.
I love democracy!
The attiude is nothing but rude! She is going to attack Washington Ellite? then What does she think Maccain is? This lady is what a carpet bagger is? She will be better as the ATV rental mgr.
Under another republican administration, three things will become quickly evident: there is a bridge to nowhere, we are on it, and the toll is high.
In Palin's speech last night, she said the "The real difference between a hockey mom and
a pit bull is lipstick", but I say it's one less in her litter, a pit bull has 6!!!
soccer moms unite!
(are you kidding me – this is the world we're talking about not the local hockey rink [that Palin ****ed up [yes, it's true])
To Jim and his comment about looking past the lipstick to the experience. Well if he can see past the Gloss of the Presidential spot on the Demo's ticket to the void in experience he will be voting for McCain
Advice to Nina –
It's always better to keep your fingers off the keyboard and let people think you are uniformed rather than to pluck away and let us all know it!
From your weak sentence structure, poor grammar, and elementary prose, clearly you are not executive material. How can you judge something that is beyond your greatest reach? Oh, I forgot. — you're a LIBERAL!
Wonderful speech. Regardless of whether you're in total agreement with her, the babies criticizing her speech are just fools. Since when are talking points original thoughts? Frankly, this may have been the best political speech in a generation.
Hey all you lefties, say what you want about Palin's inexperience and concerns over McCain kicking the bucket, the fact is the Republican back up has more experience than the Democratic presidential nominee. Obama has been Senator for what; four years now, two of which have been spent campaigning for President. Give me a break; governorships are far more similar to presidential responsibilities than senatorial or representative responsibilities. And I bet being governor of Alaska is at least as complicated as being governor of some hillbilly state like Arkansas (You democrats seem to think Bill Clinton did pretty well). Is she the next Margaret Thatcher; I don't know if I want to go that far, but head to head she has a better executive resume than Mr. Obama. Democrats, let go of your
Excuse me, if you love this country then you would believe in freedom of speech. You attack Republicans and Governor Palin and you claim that YOU KNOW why she was chosen.You slander McCain and then you slander Palin.
I would argue that terrosim is the major issue for this country.If we do not protect ourselves FIRST then there will be NO ECONOMY. I would argue tha Obama is not qualified to lead this country. I would argue that Obama has played the race card and chose Biden to hide his lack of experience.People like you,empty cans who say things they DON'T know and attack people who don't agree with them Love nothing.Obama is an empty can, he is a sheep in wolfs clothing and before you tell us how much you love this country you should behave that way.You are bitter, a shill.
To Joe – I disagree that Pelosi has made her match in Palin. Pelosi has 9% approval rating across US and is the most disingenuous woman in politics today.
Hockey Mom Scores Hat-Trick!
Let's use the correct metaphor (rather than "homerun"). She is our North Star!!!
To all Barack Hussein Obama (funny how most liberals don't know his middle name) fans – do you REALLY think the gov't is going to change the economy!!? OK – elect a deemo crat and everyone will have a good job (whether they want one or not!) gas will drop to $1, terrorists will love us, & the ice caps will double in size!! How stupid are you!, have you never herd of supply & demand, expansion & contraction, trends, murderous tribes and PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY- I guess not
She knows very well how to read a teleprompter. I love all the hatred she packs in such as stocky body. This is going to backfire big time on the Republicans. Obama is already 10 points ahead of McCain. After the Republican convention, he will probably bounce back and gain a few points specially with his speech tonight. Expect his speech to be excellent. However, after 2 weeks, Obama will be back to a 10 point lead. When people realize more about Palin, by mid October and with all the debates, it should be more like 52-40 in favor of Obama and Palin will have a good deal to be blame on that, as republicans will discover she is more a liability than an asset to the party. A hillbilly in high office with not much substance other than pit bull political traits, I don't think so.
Democrats, let go of your hate; Bush will be gone soon, but don't confuse McCain with Bush (although I must admit that is a brilliant political strategy). McCain is ready; what did Hillary say "that she and McCain brought a life time of experience to the presidency…all Obama brought was a speech at the 2004 democratic convention." I do believe I quoted that accurately.
Stay away from the Coolaid, you must be a child left behind too! It's spelled h-e-a-r-d. Herd is for cattle! So, who's the stupid one?
Why is everyone thinking that this woman is the greatest thing since oil. She has nothing to bring to the table but a pretty face. She don't believe in global warming and was quote saying "God want us in Iraq". She's more of the same. People say something about her kids there being accused of being feminist, but when Brittney Spears sister had a baby at 17, the whole conservative media said the girl was out of control. Now Sarah child is pregnant, with no ring on her finger and it's OK. PLEASE! The same media said Obama had no experience, although he been in public office for the last 10 years, in a state that has over 12 million people. oppose to 600,000
Why is everyone thinking that this woman is the greatest thing since oil. She has nothing to bring to the table but a pretty face. She don't believe in global warming and was quote saying "God want us in Iraq". She's more of the same. People say something about her kids there being accused of being feminist, but when Brittney Spears sister had a baby at 17, the whole conservative media said the girl was out of control. Now Sarah child is pregnant, with no ring on her finger and it's OK. PLEASE! The same media said Obama had no experience, although he been in public office for the last 10 years, in a state that has over 12 million people. oppose to 600,000
I'll be glad when people become voters instead of Democrats and Republicans, because both of them are running this country in the ground
She's an empty suit.
Reporters from all the major networks had to agree, some reluctantly, that she knocked the ball out of the park. And she delivered her own speech, vs. plagiarize Neil Kinnock's, as Joe Biden got caught doing on national tv in 1987.
Any voter who cares about substance, character and integrity has only one choice this Nov: the ticket which puts Country First.
wsj screw you
As a liberal, don't you REALLY mean others think she's the greatest thing since solar or wind power? (oil is evil remember)
We are all sorry for your personal tragedy, but if you can't see why people like her, it is simply because you are dumb.
Wouldn't it be refreshing if we could have an educated and sophisticated discussion of issues instead of an appeal to a dumbed-down society?
WOW The Left is hysterical over a liitle speech from a Hockey Mom with too many children and too little experience to be taken serious.
Of those voting here, 74.6% give Gov. Palin's speech an A or a B. It seems McCain picked a winner. She's the Demos' worst nightmare.
The lefties on the this blog sound like scared little puppies. Didnt know a hockey mom would be so intimidating to them.
The Republican party just stands for namecalling and an extreme and angry base. Nothing to say about economics, american standing in the world or improving ordinary lives for americans. OBAMA BIDEN 08
The speech was fantastic.
"Btw she just got her first passport in July of 2007! She's got no clue about the world we live in.."
ohmygod you mean she hasn't done cannes? what a big loo. hasn't tripped a full moon in koh phangan? super loo. hasn't given a big speech to fawning krauts? loo beyond loo.
guess i'll have to vote nader again.
Li ke to comm
I first learned about Sarah Palin from some PBS news programs(Now and Bill Moyers' Journal, I think). They showed her efforts for reform, and I was impressed. However, I was amazed when McCain chose her for VP. She seems to have little or none of the right kind of experience. I got the impression GOP spokesmen were surprised, too–note the embarrassing way they danced around journalists' questions about her qualifications, both on CNN and NPR. I watched her speech and found the whole spectacle, including her screaming, apparently infatuated audience, both surreal and troubling. There was lots of in-your-face bravado, but very little substance. If forced to delete the barbs and derogatory witticisms about 'the opposition,' what would she have had to say? Is this what we've become?
She is an American Margaret Thatcher.
Godspeed Lady Sarah!!!
TC What has Sarah done as governor? She wants more drilling, tried to band book in library and the infamous abstinence program for teens. She kept the bridge to nowhere money from the government, raised taxes and don't thing global warming is man made. Also when Exxon had there fine reduce to $500,000, from $5,000,000,000 the pit bull in a skirt didn't even howl. Didn't people think Obama was all speech.
Could not have said it better!! Terrosim is our biggest threat, they would love to take down our economy and the way of life we all take for granted. I am going to trust McCain and Palin way before Obama, McCain is the only one qualified to be Commander in Chief!!
Those who criticize Palin's speech here are a vocal minority.
Poll results here show 75% graded her speech an A or B (66% an A).
Don't be fooled by the quantity of the comments from the left.
i think she did an okey job. she paused at the wrong times sometimes, and never slowed down when she was sopposed to.. but over all, obama rules!! GO OBAMA!
Why can't any of the Palin-supporters on this forum spell?
Delivered pretty well, but it doesn't make her a solid candidate. The speech itself had a few catchy phrases that were probably already targeted as bumper stickers. Now that we've met her whole family and gotten her resume, perhaps next time we'll get content. On the other hand, 2/3s of those who answered this poll gave her an "A". Given that the American people elected a pseudo cowboy, a "pig with lipstick" is a possibility.
I saw all of those white folks screaming for her. Her speech was good. I didn't contain much for solution but I guess it got Repubs energized.
I didn't see any minorities in the crowd. Blacks accounted for 1% of the delegates. I believe 25 or so, way to go uniting the nation.
Republicans – the exclusion party!
Make sure all you conservatives watch Bill 0′Reilly tonight because Obama will be in the no spend zone. He won't get dizzy.
Delivery of speech- A
Content – F
Final grade – C Palin doesn't understand democracy, so the comparison to Truman in her speech was outrageous. Truman was in business with a person of a different religion. Based on NY Times report, Palin fired city employees who didn't agree with her on issues. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/03/us/politics/03wasilla.html You have to question her relationship with reality. Research shows repeatedly that Just Say No approach doesn't work. Palin has proof it doesn't work sitting in her living room. Yet she doesn't alter her thinking. Stubborness is not the same character trait as persistence or leadership. This is scary. I am disappointed in McCain, he had a chance at leadership. This is pandering to the lowest type of thinking.
Obama is a socialist you ignoramuses, obviously very few self made people on this blog.
Stop expecting Government to cure your woes. Get a life already !
You are asking too much! That would require thinking, Repubs can't do that! They just say repeat the same ideology that they had 20 years ago. Repubs live in the past, they don't want to take into new ideas that differ from their beliefs. You can't teach a Repub a new trick because that dog don't hunt!
I love watching all you fool liberals squirm around in your juices… YOU CAN'T WIN, but as you've likely spent your entire life, you are once again in DENIAL.
Palin did great, McCain will do fine tonight, and you will lose the election.
Exhibit A – her grade A above
Exhibit B – Longest blog chain I've seen on WSJ
Of course, she had me at hello but now I'm damn proud of it!
Ha,ha you should have listened to me when I said Obama wouldn't beat the republicans!
What could more elitist than starting a war for political gain, oh yes, wanting to continue it for political gain.
I am surprised at how racist as a country we still are. Palin's speech was totally inappropriate. It showed she was tough and also showed she has nothing to talk about except the other candidates. The communities that Sen. Obama worked in as a young man have higher populations than the entire state of Alaska! So to demean the work of community organizer shows her gross miscalculations of the problems which are occurring in the inner cities. What is next? Should one of the nurses that work with me come into my office and tell me that since they have been nurses for 25 years they should be the Chief of Surgery instead of me? Our President should be the very best of us not the average one of us. So far this convention has made me ashamed to be Republican.
The one thing that disturbs me is her consorting with secessionist, anti-American groups.
Some statistics suggest that less than 30% of the US Congress holds passports and that about 20% of the total population has a passport. If nothing else, she's in good company.
She did a nice hatchet job, (as is typical at conventions for hopeful VPs), so the speech was great for one liners and she delivered them well, but that being said, Rodney Dangerfield had some good lines in his day, and nobody ever put him on a ticket. I wanted to hear more justification for why she was ready to lead and sadly she laid on the rhetoric nice and thick (hence the jubilation of the hardcore Republicans) but never offered one reason to trust in her leadership abilities. I never doubted she was a Republican and she certainly reinforced that notion but things in America need to change and she never contrasted the present with her platform. I guess we'll have to wait and see if this hockey mom will still be skating and smiling after getting into the rink of national politics.
no substance at all, wish mccain had gone with romney, who might have mentioned the economy more and less b.s. propaganda
It's too bad the GOP found it necessary to reduce themselves to the same old tired hate talk with no substance. All we heard was an angry and sarcastic 44-year-old right wing politician who has the ability to read a teleprompter. Too bad, the Republican party and the American people deserve better.
I really don't know whats wrong with people in this country. In the bush administration we had banks close, people lose there homes, massive layoff and high gas prices. All of this was under an Republican rule from 2000-2006. Thats why the republicans just talk about Obama, because their record is bad right about now. I think McCain is more of the same. Obama might be a bad president, but we all know Bush is a bad president. That's why Obama is leading, why McCain grabbed this hockey mom, because he knows the republicans have screwed things up so bad he had to get a fresh face on his ticket. hope Obama wins, to stop this bleeding. And for all you terrorist panic people, just remember,no one on this blog feels safe, from their freedom to their job or their bank accounts.
Drill! Drill! Drill! Sarah Palin says. You're an idiot just like the ultra, conservative Republican cronies who wrote your speech for you. Hope a polar bear shows you a thing or two.
Gov. Palin did hit on two key economic issues.
First the need for a strong dollar. We've been suffering de facto inflation in the form of a weaker dollar, escalating the cost of imports, especially oil. By contrast, Obama's increased debt load from promises that exceed taxes by substantial margins will further weaken the dollar.
Second, energy independence. McCain Palin advocates an "all of the above" strategy, including more domestic energy production from all sources, including alternatives like wind and solar, and from traditional sources like oil and natural gas, and higher tech solutions like advanced bio fuels, oil shale, clean coal and nuclear. This is the only realistic solution to get to a future of less oil, and especially less foreign oil, without destroying the economy.
Interesting that ~75% of votes on this poll were a grade of A or B on her speech. But, a quick eyeball shows that ~75% of the comments posted here are negative. What does this say about the left wing bias to "go negative"?
Sarah Palin read from the Telepromter material that was not her own. She can read well as the majority of people in her league who speak well. The Republican are trying to claim there were problems with the telepromter but unfortunately for her it was visable to the viewers who were watching intently. Play it back yourself and you will see she reads well.
There is no way anyone in their true and honest mind can equate Sarah Palin's to Barack Obama's delivery. To do so is shameful denial.
It's fascinating that the small coterie posting here from the liberal anti-hate, supposedly compassionate, crowd are the ones who are most hateful and acerbic. Clearly there are very different world-views involved in this election. One espouses the values this country was built on– such as equal opportunity, resourcefulness, creativity, hard work, integrity, and personal responsibility. The other rejects these founding values and encourages changing our society to match those of the gray socialist nations who look to their governments to provide everything. They pay for it in loss of liberty with an overbearing, intrusive power that taxes everything that moves, removes all incentive to produce, and fosters irresponsibility, a victim mentality, and sloth. Don't let the Dems take us there.
Point 1 to ponder: How can O sit in the Trinity United Church of Christ most of his life, have such adoration for the minister that He chose him to perform his marriage ceremony & later chose him to baptize his children & publicly announced that he considered him a personal friend…………yet didn't absorb any of the anti-American, black supremacy attitudes that is so predominant in that church?
A 2nd point to ponder: Do we learn religion mostly at home? Obama's father and step-father were Muslim & his mother did not practice religion. It is quoted that Obama often went with his step-father to the mosques for prayer & he attended Islamic schools as a child, seemingly quite interested in religion.
How & why would a man turn his back on a true friendship and his heritage?
It's funny how about a week ago the folks who didn't like what the Democrats were saying were the negative nay-sayers, and now that it's time for those who don't care for Republican's to be the negative nay-sayers, the original nay-sayers are now the righteous ones. Obama and his family have been put through the wringer for over 18 months and continues to be so. Palin for only 6. I say she has a long ways to go and a short time to get there.
Yaa Baby!
I watched the GOP to hear what McCain and Palin will do to address our nation's current issues. As a woman, I WANT to feel proud of Palin, and I believe the world needs a smart, experienced woman in the White House.
But I didn't hear a single word of suggestion. Plan, what plan?
The only accomplishments Palin even mentioned were lies and embellishments! Yahoo actually did on article on the multiple falsehoods spoken at the RNC. Please, check your facts. If, after reading about her ACTUAL experience you still want to vote for her, that's fine. But please don't don't a politician's word on it!
Sarah should have been giving a speech about abstinence! She nor her husband has parented their 17 year old daughter.
I speak purely from example.
She stays she is against all abortion rights and stands firm on abstinence, yet she forgot to invite her own daughter to that board meeting. Clearly she didn't have a meeting at her dining room table, either. Just say no?
There is a time and place for everything and everyone. This is no time for the neglectful mom (advancing her career while providing barely superficial love to her husband and her children).
I'm so tired of the religious crap. In the 50′s Christians use to lynch black in white sheets, burn cross on lawns, but people evolve. People always thinks all Muslims are bad. I got news for ya, all people have the potential to be bad. I could McCain say, could be mad at the Koreans because they held him for five years, but I know McCain have forgiveness in his heart. Just stick to the issues. Obama lack experience, I'll give you that, but stop bring his church, people that he sat on the board with or how unpatriotic he is, because I admire anyone who would want the highest office in the land.
Please don't tell me you depend on *Yahoo* for reliable, informed reporting! Jim VandeHei, John F. Harris and company are anything but impartial "reporters"– simply mouthpieces of the far left as evidenced by their articles. Of course it's been proven through research (as if it weren't already obvious) the media is W-A-Y left of the population at large. They will be quite fervent in their desperate attack as someone has dared question their celebrity darling Obama.
Hey "Worried for Our Country",
Check your facts dude and go back to the dark ages. Barack went to an Indonesian elementary school -what's wrong with that. A little culture might enlighten everyone on why the US is so hated internationally. And regardless, have you ever heard of the 1st Amendment of the US Constitution … principles that our country were founded upon.
I am dumbfounded how Americans could even consider voting for McCain and Palin, especially after that speech last night. The only thing that showed was that she can read.
To all of you psychopathic and paranoid liberals and democratic sycophants: try to remember – full name is Barack Hussein Obama.
To Anonymous: Barack Hussein Obama is a much better name than "Anonymous."
I am a pro-choice Republican who is enthusiastically supporting McCain-Palin because she reminds me of Ronald Reagan and I believe honesty in Wash. is more important than pro or anti-choice.
Am I the only one who remembers that she actually tried to ban books from a public library? Bye bye Constitution!
Wow! She knocked it out of the park. Great speech (and, okay, I know she didn't write it personally) and absolutely incredible delivery! Warm, real, human, good humored, intelligent — just great.
Okay, given my libertarian bent, I'd have preferred that she be pro-choice, that she not be advocating instruction on "intelligent design" in the classroom and that she be willing to accept marriage equality. But those are non-starters. The country is not going to turn around on abortion or religion in the classroom anytime soon. So I'm left with things like breaking the glass ceiling for women and protecting the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.
So I'm ecstatic that she's a woman, that she's a life member of the NRA and that she's going to put McCain in the White House.
Sarah Palin went FULL RETARD!!!!
The good: She gave a red-meat speech and came out swinging. It fired up her base. They LOVE that stuff. The bio stuff was ok. But every candidate does that.
The bad: Only vague surface gloss to her thin record, and she didn't really have anything to say about how she intended to change anything. Not a speck of detail and way overboard on emotion, snarky comments, and put-downs. Even worse, the full frontal attack on Obama proved that Joe Biden doesn't have the treat her with any kind of "delicacy" because she's a woman or a political newbie or whatever.
She raised the bar pretty darn high for herself. Now she'll have to defend herself to a press and opponents whom she practically invited to a fight where canned answers are dangerous and the adoring crowd won't be cheering every line.
I'm a moderate Republican who is fed up with Bush/Chaney corruption. When John McCain started pandering to the conservatives, I was upset. His choice of Sarah Palin at first had me concerned that this was just another "Right Wing Consession". Hearing her speak, and looking at her record of shaking up corruption have really impressed me. I don't agree with her on many issues, but I have no doubt that she would be a competent leader.
I think the Democrats would be wise to just concede that she's good enough for the job. Attempts to challenge that just raise more questions about Obama's qualifications.
This is the first election since Nixon's second term where I have felt that we will be better off either way.
I would like to see more "Maverick" in both of them.
I'm shocked that people rated that second rate speech an A. She reminded me of Reese Witherspoon in "Election" when she was running for Student Body President in high school.
Palin played to special needs families in her speech, but she's cut funding for projects that benefit special needs children and adults in Juneau.
She reminded me of Keanu Reeve's wife (Cherlize Theron's character) in Devil's Advocate. She is too weak and the Democrats are about to OWN the debates. Can't wait to see it!!!
What REAL corruption is in Alaska??? What's 80% approval rating of less than 700,000 really mean??? Most celebrities have that approval rating. Maybe Tom Cruise, Will Smith, or Angelina Jolie should run for President!!!
I'm a "hockey mom" and a working mother with strong family values. This woman is anything but. If this blindly ambitious, ignorant woman is supposed to be just like me, then the Republicans really have insulted working mothers across America.
I LOVED her speech, and she did what the Vice Presidents do, BE A PITBULL!!! Did you not see Biden's speech??
She PROVED she is not afraid to attack, and Biden is SCARED!!!
The 'reason' some of you Liberals didn't like her speech is because you KNOW what a threat she is, and because she is a Conservative, and has Great Moral Values, and Protects Unborn Children!!!
So, don't pretend you didn't like the speech because of any other reason!!!
God FORBID that LIBERAL OBAMA gets Voted In!!!
Our Country can't afford more Tax and Spend Liberal Democrats pandering to the 'Give Me' Mentality of their Supporters!
Joe, A Conservative American.
Sure, Joe L, we're scared. We're scared of an ignorant fool's finger on the red button. With McCain so old, this is is real issue. Male or female, Palin is not ready for the White House.
And by the way, Palin didn't protect an unborn child. She shouldn't have become pregnant at 42 with the strong probability of a Down Syndrome child.
She is republican eye candy. Let's get real here we are not talking what used to sell in the beauty market. We are talking about who is capable of running this country. It is certainly not Barbie's wanna be grandmother with zero criteria to speak of. Oh! that's right she didn't address any issues facing this country. Did John McCain pick right or did he pick mmmmmmm; wrong.
I've been watching McCain's speech as I write. Oh my. When an African American protester was dragged from the stadium, McCain said, "Let's not be distracted by the brown noise." And the crowd of red meat eaters laughed and screamed. Are we in Rome or America?
Sorry Palin you may be a woman but you are still too conservative for me. I will never understand the Republican philosophy. Yet everyone wants social services such as better road, increase train services, help for the elderly, social security, health benefits etc. How/where should government get the money to pay for all these service?
The infrastructure of the USA is deteriorating because the state, local and the federal government has no money to fix bridges and roads. While in Europe and Asia they have trains traveling at over 100 miles per hour our trains still run at snail speeds because of lack of funding.
Fight for better responsible government. Fight for checks and balance. Fight for open books so we can see where the money is going. But to limit government? That is idiotic!!!
The Republicans want to limit government finance yet they want the government in our personal business – who we marry, when we have children, how we have children, who we worship, when we worship.
Get real America! We have it backwards and McCain and Palin will continue the irrational policies of bring the government in our bedrooms yet not allowing the government to govern.
Peggy Noonan has seen it all. She has the smarts, the saavy and the experience. I agree with Peggy. Its over. Desperation pick for desperate party with no vision. The old wedge issues don't work. The American people are too smart to be scared into voting for the Republicans this time around.
All you Liberals can do is attack her because she is a Good Looking Woman.
She has MUCH more Experience than Obama, and Will make a Much Better President some day!
I can't believe you Democrats nominate such Liberal Candidates, and THEN you wonder why You LOOSE!!???
I would vote for a DOG before such Liberals as Hillary or Obama!!! At least the Dog wouldn't Screw up the US like a Liberal Would!!!
And the Gall of Ellen to suggest she shouldn't get pregnant at 42. Women get pregnant all the time in their 40′s, so don't blame that on her. God doesn't make mistakes! He is here for a reason!!! He is NOT expendable, He IS a Human!!
Besides, this will be an inspiration for ALL Families with Special Needs Children!
God Bless John McCain and Sarah Palin!!!
Go McCain!!!!
Ellen, not only are you wrong, but you are DEAF!
He said 'Ground Noise and Static'!! These are terms that people familiar with Radios would understand, such as a Pilot.
Nice Try to make this a Racial Slam though!!
You STINKING Liberals try to Distort Everything!!!
The speech is more of the same. No one talk about getting out of debt with china, or how we will break the addiction of foreign oil. All they talk about is their war record. Their philosophy is to have more kids like the baby boom of the fifties, protect the unborn child. Can any republican explain how they want small government, but want to control your decision about your body.
He actually DID talk about getting off of our addiction of foreign oil, by supporting the Pickens Plan.
To help the debt with China and others we need to reduce the budget (smaller government). This will help pay back the debt and to repay the loans to the Social Security 'bank'.
Sarcastic remarks by Palin throughout her speech were low class…she doesn't understand
diplomacy or what is going on in the world. If you watched the opening of the Olympics or have visited China lately you would understand that we are not invincible. Study history, remember when Great Britain ruled the world …nobody is invincible and nothing stays the same. People meaning countries that don't think globally and understand this world, are going to go by the wayside.We are over Viet Nam, it was in the 60′s…fine those sentiments and that mentality are not relevant.
By the way what about all the Viet Nam vets that were protesting outside the convention? Their time and what they gave for this country is just as important as John McCains sacrifices. They are not heard. SAD
i am proud to be a mother of 5 and a disabled child. she makes all women proud. obama might as well go back to his reverend wrights church and start praying….to God??
Pure, natural talent. Genuine and determined. Conservatives had been lobbying for Palin for months. Of course the press never pays any attention to Conservatives, so they were pole-axed. Well I wasn't.
Rex B, you should get that obstruction out of your rectum so that your brain can get some oxygen. What a load!!!
I have been disappointed with candidates before but never terrified. Oh my God, what if the McCain/Palin ticket actually gets up. God help America
Describing some of her life experiences was a nice introduction, but substance on issues was ZERO!
"Attack dog", "all style no substance", "only an expert with a teleprompter", "no experience". Hmm. I'm confused. Wasn't that a winning formula last week at the DNC?
Don't be cheated. All she wants is attention. Only those stupid people would believe that she can handle this job. We are talking about electing a President and a Vice President of the most powerful country in this planet. Obama & Joe Bieden is the one with experience and they actually speak from their heart not like others acting like an actor. Don't be fool by the republic party.
Palin played to special needs families in her speech, but she's cut funding for projects that benefit special needs children and adults in Juneau.
Will everyone do their research!!!! Palin played to special needs families in her speech, but she's cut funding for projects that benefit special needs children and adults in Juneau.
Can they take a firm stance on anything???? Only when it benefits them!!!!
All the usual Republican brainwashing and talking points but no real or credible solutions put forward. Even MaCain admits that his own party has lost the trust of his own party, must be why Bush was told to stay far away from the convention. Our country and our economy is in deep trouble and the best the Republicans can offer is an election based on superficial issues. It's unnerving to think that MaCain might leave Palin to run the country. She herself said that the white house is not place for on the job training. Eight years of Bush and then Palin is the next best thing to come along, no wonder America is losing it.
Obama's dream is to see everyone treated fairly and with dignity in America. He truly loves this country. Why else would he walk the dangerous streets talking to REAL Americans with REAL issues to see what their needs are. Americans of all classes, races, ages, and sexes. That is what true America is about. Someone that will do it for the poeple…all people not just a select few. His passion is what I find so inspirational and powerful.
I was disappointed. As a woman, I really wanted to see a woman in the white house who represented my values. When Hillary lost, it broke my heart. I REALLY wanted to like Palin. But she is no Hillary. She is not someone who impressed me with her mind.
Amazing that Sarah Palin, a woman who had the VP slot HANDED to her, based on the party's desperation to envigorate its base of religious right conservatives–
is touting herself as the one who will break the glass ceiling for women!!
What a crock!
The whole point of having a woman in high office is to balance out policies to represent and protect women and men EQUALLY!
For example, Palin supports pharmaceutical & insurance companies who cover the costs of Viagra. Fine, yet she opposes the same insurance companies covering Birth Control. . . . hellooo… That is irresponsible, old world thinking ! she is a pawn in the Republican spin machine. . . what's the point in electing a woman to high office who doesn't fight for equal rights??? p.s. she's never left the country. one heartbeat.
Only morons who rationalize being pro-war, pro-hunting, and pro-life at the same time will embrace this nutso lady and her party.
Do we really have a candidate who has never traveled outside the U.S. possibly in line for the Presidency? That is frightening. If McCain was TRULY country first, he would have chosen the best person for the job. Instead, he's all politics, as usual. Personal interests first. Country a distant second.
Palin is a disappointment.
Although I like her "pitbull" persona, she has not earned the rank of a VP.
She contradicted herself on the earmarks and special interest issue. She completely misrepresented Obama's tax policy. She believes in abstinence-only sex education which failed her own daughter. Even if her daughter was raped, she would not support her right to choose. Sounds like good old-fashioned religious brainwashing to me. It really is time we wake up from these fanatic right-wing beliefs and take back our country! A woman in office, for the sake of a woman in office, is irresponsible. If she had the credentials of Hillary R. Clinton, fine. But she doesn't. Anyone who opposes equal rights is on the wrong side of history.
I want a candidate who supports a strong U.S. dollar, a positive U.S. trade balance, a responsible outlook on Social Security, and a dedication to returning pride and jobs to the US autoworkers, by insisting our dealers go electric and hybrid. "Hero" this, "hockey" that- blah blah blah -let us hear some substantive policy talk. The Democratic nominee laid out real plans, but this week we only heard empty rhetoric. We must demand better.
Americans! Wake up! If you don't want to be "addicted to oil" it doesn't matter where the oil comes from! Iraq, Saudi Arabia, even the offshore U.S! A major piece of the arctic shelf broke off today and natural disasters are happening more intensely and rapidly then ever before! We must find a candidate who understands the urgency of transitioning to electric and hybrid transportation! This is the issue of our age, and could be a dynamic economic shot in the arm. We need to create jobs, people! Not drill the planet to oblivion.
This is one hockey mom that needs to be checked straight into the boards.
Great speech for rallying the 'base' but for the rest of us it left me feeling more than a little concerned at how flippantly she is willing to portray her record as a mayor and governor in order to claim the mantle of 'Reformer'. Many of her claims do not seem to stand up to the slightest bit of scrutiny (e.g. bridge to no where). First reaction – Grade A: Compelling story and well delivered. A day later – need to learn more, but if it turns out that she is grossly distorting her resume and accomplishments for political expediency then obviously this grade would need to be changed to an F. To quote Honest Abe: "You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time."
We are in desperate need of her in the US to stop the Messiah and his Marxist ilk, from doing to the US what the liberals have done to Europe. I read news from oversea's every day, and it makes me even more aware of the danger of socialism and how it can destroy a great country. Being a female, coming from a small town, I have risen to a high level in a large company, all the while taking time to serve in the US Navy, marry and raise 2 boys (with the help of my husband of 30 years). So Sara is a dream come true for me, she represents me and my values (yes, I am a gun owner) !! Remember that a government big enough to give you everything you want is also big enough to take away everything you have.
Finally a candidate outside of Washington and the "radical" women's movement. Not all women support abortion. Choice includes choosing to have your baby. We need many more "inexperienced" persons to step up and get career politicians out.
After reading all the comments, it's amazing to me how the fact that the teleprompter broke before halfway through the speech is being avoided. This is a truly amazing public speaker. She didn't fumble, she didn't stutter, she just kept sailing, a little off script actually. Shows she knew what she wanted to say and how to say it. In contrast, when the same thing happened to the Dem's anointed one, he stopped and waited for the problem to be corrected. In terms of speeches, it was amazingly electrifying to the base, which is exactly what her goal was. Contrary to popular Democratic belief, her goal was not to win you over, it was to electrify and unify the base, and on that account, it succeeded magnificently.
Well, the way they do it in Alaska – the way they win elections – is by promising to cut taxes. Then, when the people need something like a bridge, say, or a school, they rob the federal government by slipping in pork. They do this so they don't have to be honest with their low-brow, stupid republican constituents. (This is what your darling pitbull sarah did, too. $27 million of pork for her crappy little low-brown town of 6000 knuckle-dragging, worthless republicans.) It is pure flim-flam. Sarah is a fraud and is also a creepy, far-right evangelical with no conscience.
I agree with you True Red Blooded American. The liberals on this forum must take a great deal of pride in associating themselves with the likes of Madonna, P Diddy, Ludicris, George Clooney, Tim Robbins, etc. They don't represent the America I love and respect. Their contribution to our society is just like Barry Obama's: They're very successful acts.
The fact that Sarah Palin went up against her own party and rooted out corruption speaks volumes to me. ACTION with integrity is what I was looking for. We need more people like her who can have an effect on large issues like energy – we need energy independence and her ushering through the natural gas pipeline is definitely a step in the right direction. She ran for office with the intent of getting rid of self interests and bringing the government back to reflect all the citizens interests. I admire her and I'm eager to see what she is able to accomplish in the future.
Palin looks a lot better than Spiro Agnew and moose have reason to worry when she is in the neighborhood. But she is just another performing politician putting on an act as the United States falls apart, hospitals and roadways in a sad state, schools turning out dropouts and soldiers still sent overseas to protect Iraqi oilfields now controlled by OPEC.
One liners by cheating wives just don't cut it these days, as Palin will soon find out when the new National Enquirer prints the candid snapshots it has of her with her boyfriend.
Moose alert! BOLO! Angry wife with new National Enquirer in woods. Armed and angry. Head for the hills before she sees you.
Sarah Palin is scary, like W. So certain, yet so ignorant. This country will not survive another four years of Republicans. For one thing, the terrorists will see them as martyr meat, and be all over us like flies on a cow's ass.
You have s@*% for brains.
I thought Palin did a pretty good job of delivering a smarmy and condescending speech. Can it possibly be true that skillfully delivering unsubstantiated and belittling attacks on your opponent is enough to win the presidency these days? I sincerely hope not. I was particularly troubled by the hockey mom/pit bull joke that seemed to appeal to so many people. To me, she might as well have come just and said "I'm a mean and nasty bully and proud of it." I cringe when I contemplate how this remark might have been received on the international stage.
Maybe she'll surprise me by showing a great command of the issues than I'm anticipating once she agrees to interviews, but so far, I not unimpressed.
You know as an outsider looking in on american politics it absolutely amazes me how intolerant both the right and left can be at times. Mrs. Palins address was highly partisian and really condescending and dismissive of Obama's service to his country (which for her information does not only come through military service). Equally repulsive is the focus on her family and her daughter.
I know John and Sarah's lips were moving but all I heard was George and Dick. It was a nasty speech about Obama as a person not the issues. I am tired of personal attacks instead of a debate on policies. I feel that Obama is taking the high road and I respect him for it.
High Road? NObama taking the high road? Sure, with Styrofoam Greek columns and attacks on everyone plus his flip flopping on just about every issue? First it was no big money contributors and public financing and now he flopped on that one as well. NObama is nothing but warmed over rhetoric of the 60′s served up to a mostly young folks who can't remember the past. That's what happens when you don't require American history in classrooms. Check the poll numbers, and so far on this site, she has over 63% approval. That pretty well sums it up wouldn't you think?
All of this petty stuff by Obama supporters. Sarah is a real mother with real issues, a real leader who is managing an 11 Billion dollar budget, and real person who has interests other than politics.
It is about time that we got away from professional politicians like Obama who never have added any value to the world by creating a product, a service, or a job.
Obama people should be scared as they now have someone who not only can give a speech but can also show how to accomplish something besides being a Socialist, Liberal, and Chicago Machine politician.
Go Shara!!!!!
Socialism is good for people. Greed is bad.
Sarah Palin is genuine. Say that slowly and think about it. When have you last seen a genuine, sincere, real American politician of either party? They are rare. The key is….genuine people generally do….the RIGHT THING. That would be a remarkable achievement for a change.
I loved Palin's speech! I'm interested in hearing her stance on issues such as economy and immigration, but you know, the national convention just isn't the place nor time for that. That wasn't the point.
She has to establish who she is first. She has to establish that she isn't intimidated by such incredible negative media attacks. She has to establish by going on the attack against Obama, that she will take on establishment and status quo. It even helps attacking Obama that she has it to challenge foreign leaders if necessary. And of course she has to campain for McCain. It just wasn't the time to get into policy specifics. That will come!
If I thought McCain was one heartbeat away from dying, I wouldn't consider voting for him no matter who the VP is.
Everyone in this great country needs to wake up. Politicians DO NOT care about normal everyday citizens. It doesn't matter which party they stand for. They DO NOT care. All they care about is our hard earned money lining their selfish pockets. Up until Palin was put on the Republican ticket it was a matter of choosing the "lesser of two evils" in my opinion. From what I can tell Palin is not afraid to stand up against politicians, even those in her own party. It's high time we had someone who will call out these rich Washington snobs on their selfish behavior. I hope she's the one for the job. And where are the feminists? It burns me up every time I hear someone say she should just go back to Alaska & be a mother – further securing my vote for her side.
The Governor is the Commander in Chief of the National Guard of the state under Title 32 USC. When the President calls up the Guard or parts of it, the President then becomes the CinC of the Guard under Title 10 USC.
I'm a voter in Michigan who supported Bush over Gore eight years ago. At first, I was intrigued by the choice of Palin, as a great American story of someone coming out of small-town politics to high office in the country. As I've learned more about her, from actually reading the Alaska newspapers, I do not like what I see. Her speech made me mad, because she three out completely false statements. She said that she "suspended the state fuel tax, and championed reform to end the abuses of earmark spending by Congress." She hired a lobbyist in DC to get earmarks for Wasilla, and as governor she praised the Alaskan congressional delegation for the "largesse" (her words) that they had secured for the state. She said: "I told the Congress 'thanks, but no thanks,' for that Bridge to Nowhere.
In fact, she campaigned for the bridge and the state kept the federal money after the project was scuttled. She said about Obama: "But listening to him speak, it's easy to forget that this is a man who has authored two memoirs but not a single major law or reform — not even in the state Senate." Obama initiated successful legislation on deactivating Russian missiles with Lugar and on transparency in government spending with Coburn, the most conservative senator in DC. He co-sponsored McCain's bill on immigration reform, and he initiated, with McCain, legislation on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But worst of all was this statement: "To the families of special-needs children all across this country, I have a message: For years, you sought to make America a more welcoming place for
for your sons and daughters. I pledge to you that if we are elected, you will have a friend and advocate in the White House."
As governor, she cut funding, from $7,949,000 in 2007 actual spending to $3,156,000 for next year's budget for education programs for special-needs children.
To continue "Voter in Michigan", she didn't say "thanks but no thanks". She actually said "YES, thank you!" until people started raising hell about it and then she changed her tune, claiming responsibility. WHAT A JOKE this woman is. She's going to set American women back 30 years. Her speech had no substance, just disrespectful jabs at the opposition. How come Republicans can talk trash about woman/Hillary and then cry about it when people do it to Palin. Even Palin said, suck it up and prove them wrong. Don't whine. Take your own damn advice. If you're a woman who would've voted for Hillary and are now voting for Palin, you're a joke. You are voting with your Female organs, not your brain. I for one, cannot wait to hear her debate.
Sarah Palin is just what Washington needs. Someone who will work for the good of the people. The politians on both sides in Congress have let the American people down. Pelosi and Reed are too busy playing politics instead of doing what is right for this country. If you want benefical Change vote McCain. If you want high taxes and loss of freedoms vote for Obama.
A+++ – Because whether you like her or not, she had the ability to connect with every Joe & Sally American that had their TV turned on and accutally watched it. Not some commentators take of it.
Every person that I know that votes in every election loved her and the ones that I talked to that did not, don't always vote and don't know enough about history to appreciate what they saw!!!
What a cruel, but fascinating twist for Hilary and Bill. Until this Sarah's Friday morning introduction, an Obama loss would have been Hilary's gain for the next campaign, but if he loses to Sarah (and he will), Hilary will NEVER be able to beat Sarah in a presidential campaign. Say good night Hilary. I would have preferred Sarah to have been less sarcastic and more clever about her opponents; I found it unbecoming of a woman. I want her to be a shark, but not show her teeth.
Governor Palin was brilliant, evocative, genuine and vaporized the "waste of carbon" competition with fortitude, courage and class!
She certainly connected with everyone I've spoken to. Her definition of her duties as a small town mayor in contrast to those of a community organizer was apropos.
How can individuals on this opinion stream be angry about her response, yes, response, to attacks by the Dems during and after their convention as though she were mean or somehow lacking character as she defended her achievements. Shouldn't public figures be allowed to defend erroneous portrayals of them? Palin or Biden? Palin or Pelosi? I'll take Palin every time.
Excuse me, Roger, but I missed just exactly what Mr. Obama has done for this country. Being a resident of Illinois, I'm all too aware of what he hasn't done for the voters of Illinois; but maybe you would enlighten us on what he's done for our country. I'm real sketchy on that.
Can't wait to see her debate 'Biden his time.'
She'll field dress that pathetic partisan windbag and then grind him into the stench-burger that he is. Libs better make room in their freezer for another piece of dead meat. She is every stinking politician's worst nightmare.
I believe what captured America's attention, imagination and heart is that she appears to be REAL. She's not a slickly packaged product in an expensive suit. She's you, and me, and the lady down the street. And because she seems real, I believe her. I don't know her, but I trust her. I think the trust factor has been missing in American politics for a long time, and is certainly missing on the Dem side this year. I even believe that she wrote her own speech. I think she had some editing help, but so much of what she said was absolutely TRUE, I think she could have spoken all of it off the top of her head. And keep in mind all you libs who think that because she's beautiful she must be vapid, she WAS a journalist before she was a governor.
Please read email below. Read all the lies by Palin!!!
I've been mentioning to my colleagues all week to take a look at your text!!
So let me get this right. Political speeches are graded on emotion, rather then content? If so, I understand the 'A', but otherwise I'm completely astounded that anyone would consider it relevant as proof of her qualifications.
I learned two things from Palin's speech. The first is that she is a decent orator. The second is that she's not a serious candidate or she would have given a serious speech. To suggest that her speech was great because she's a decent orator, despite that it lacked serious content, is shallow beyond belief.
Palin did a great job last night by pointing out the truth about Obama. He is a socialist and is weak on foreign affairs. While I always liked Biden, his 30+ years experience in politics did not really helped him last night. That is pretty impressive in my book. Even Hilary thought she did a great job.
Oh my. After reading these comments and various web sites on our presidential candidates i wonder if we will ever achieve unity in out government. I dont see it in the near future. This is truly sad. I thought America was suppoused to be UNITED!
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