Originally Posted By Mr X Now WHY didn't we think of that one!? <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/16/europe.palin.oakley/index.html" target="_blank">http://edition.cnn.com/2008/PO...dex.html</a> I'm Mr X, and I approve of this message.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 With some of the cast of characters there also - someone should remind them of the glass houses and stones story...
Originally Posted By Mr X Nobody comes close to the Palin train wreck vb. Dumbest choice in political history right there!!
Originally Posted By WorldDisney I think its funny in that article is what happen to many Americans was announced as well. It went from facination and the view of a potential new, progressive leadership to seeing her as an embarrasement and a 'what were they thinking?' oddity. I mean, Palin has been around only 6 weeks, SIX WEEKS lol and it feels like six months already. Fact is, she has become a drain and everyone knows it. Yes, she 'ignited' the base, but we are talking about people who were either going to maybe or maybe not vote McCain, but their votes sure as hell wasnt going to Obama lol. But she has seemed to turn away most of the moderates in that party and the independents out there. I have NO facts to back any of this up, but I'm thinking in the long run she cost McCain more votes then would probably gain. And yeah, it IS sad the 2nd of command of the free world just got her passport 2 years ago being in her 40's. It speaks to how little Americans in general have any interest to the rest of the world. She keeps spouting off how 'close' Russia is to Alaska, but apparently not close enough to take any interest to actually ever go there and visit I guess. I mean, to *me*, as much of a joke to say she has foreign policy experience because she's so close to it, if she can at least say she's BEEN there or something would kinda least say she knows what she's talking about. I bet McCain shakes his head everyday and thinks to himself, 'What was I thinking?'
Originally Posted By WorldDisney And frankly after being grilled from people all over asking why Americans in their right mind elected Bush, I would LOVE if I can go being in another country where they wont ask me about Palin lol. Sometimes, its almost like Mccain isnt the one running .
Originally Posted By mele Yup, picking Palin sure got people talking but, unfortunately, people are saying really bad things.
Originally Posted By Wasillababe Gosh. I think I'm ... oops ... I mean I think she's just swell. And she's a lot smarter than people think. She went to five colleges, ya know. I bet the President of England and didn't go to five colleges. If those Europeans don't like her because she's such a maverick, they can just stay in Asia, where they belong, don't ya know.
Originally Posted By Wasillababe Gosh, I didn't mean to write "and" after England. I forgot to reread before I posted. Because I was so busy being a maverick.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney I have to disagree Wasillababe! I bet the President of England easily did six ;D.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <<<I've said it before but with Bush this is what it would have been like if Fredo took over the Corleones instead of Michael. >> Showgirls for everyone!" Tommy Eagleton has that title belt and likey took it with him
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Nobody comes close to the Palin train wreck vb. Dumbest choice in political history right there!! Eagleton response above was for this quote
Originally Posted By DAR Unless this is the last election ever there will be chances for even dumber choices to be made.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney ^^True, dont forget Bush has offspring! (Sorry it was just sitting there, I couldnt just let it go ;D)
Originally Posted By DAR Word is that Jeb is really the one that is the "star" of the Bush family. But his chances of running for higher office are pretty much ruined.
Originally Posted By DAR Actually his daughters seem to be pretty smart well rounded young women. Kind of amazing considering the gene pool.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I can't imagine anyone voting another member of the Bush family into the White House. But then again, I can't see why Sarah Palin wouldn't be a total deal breaker for the McCain ticket, so who knows what the future may bring. I know she is wildly popular with some people, and I admit I just don't get it.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney ^^Because K2M, these are the same people who like hearing 'Pro-life', 'Maverick' and 'Jesus' and its enough for them. I still think its ironic that we are accused of being under the spell of the great Misiah Obama, but yet these people are caught moose in the headlights for someone they met all of six weeks ago and probably couldnt give you a straight, well analytical answer to her her partner's economic policies if she tried. She will just revert to saying he's a Maverick, spout off something about energy and the rest will throw their undies on stage if they could.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Okay, post 17 was the funniest (and most accurate) post I've read all week. Have I mentioned how glad i am you're back, WD?
Originally Posted By WorldDisney And what I find funny in all of this is people keep saying she has more experience than Obama in pertinent issues. Then I say is fine, but when she opens her mouth and Obama opens his, can you HONESTLY say that?? I mean, I'm not saying she's dumb, you dont get to achieve high level of ANY office without finding a clever way to get there---are your opponent with caught with a sex tape, the point is she doesnt come off as thoughtful or analytical in any sense of the word. The 'joe sixpack' and 'you betcha' routine doesnt bode much confidence to me if she ever had to go a G8 or G20 summit. The Europeans already spent 8 years of laughing at Bush, but at least you took him seriously most of the time when it counted. Palin just looks like someone you would sit down and talk baby tips with, not how she will challenge China's growing economic power vs America's.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney <<Okay, post 17 was the funniest (and most accurate) post I've read all week. Have I mentioned how glad i am you're back, WD?>> LOL, thanks dude and you have . Ironically, its because of Palin that I am even talking about this as much as I do these days, so (sadly) you have to thank her too ;D.
