Originally Posted By Mr X <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-onthemedia26-2008sep26,0,7467803.story" target="_blank">http://www.latimes.com/news/po...03.story</a> "But ultimately, what the bailout does is help those who are concerned about the healthcare reform that is needed to help shore up our economy." Now could one of you right winger types PLEASE explain to me how this comment makes sense? How is the "no banker left behind" initiative going to affect healthcare reform, and what does health care reform have to do with improving the economy? Please tell me that, at least in THIS case, you'd agree that she is confused and not making sense. Anyone?
Originally Posted By Mr X Lest I be accused of quoting out of context, here's her entire statement on the bailout. Perhaps someone can provide some context here as it relates back to health care, somehow? "That's why I say I, like every American I'm speaking with, we're ill about this position that we have been put in where it is the taxpayers looking to bail out. But ultimately, what the bailout does is help those who are concerned about the healthcare reform that is needed to help shore up our economy. Um, helping, oh -- it's got to be all about job creation too. Shoring up our economy, and putting it back on the right track. So healthcare reform and reducing taxes and reining in spending has got to accompany tax reductions, and tax relief for Americans, and trade, we've got to see trade as opportunity, not as a competitive, um, scary thing, but 1 in 5 jobs being created in the trade sector today. We've got to look at that as more opportunity. All of those things under the umbrella of job creation. This bailout is a part of that."
Originally Posted By andyll Maybe she’s been possessed. I know a preacher in Alaska that probably can perform an exorcism.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I think it's an Alaskan rap. Gimme a beat... That's what I say That's what I say Americans illin' 'bout the bail We got to pay Sendin' bankers to reform there Talkin' bout health care Oh, um, owe 'em Gotta create jobs On the shore On the track We gotta fight back I'm talkin' tax and trade Palin gotta get paid 'Cause there ain't no disputin' I got my eye on Putin He better stay out my vector And my trade sector 'Cause I don't blink No time to think Trade ain't scary We got to compete PEACE!
Originally Posted By Mr X K2M lol. This is nothing short of bizarre. As someone blogged, she resembles an unprepared high school student trying to bluff their way through a book report. Watching it on video, during the segment she looks down at her hands, counting, as if to try and remember all those points she was supposed to be making (without regard for the actual question, of course). The cynic in me really wants to see her elevated to President, just to sit back with a bucket of popcorn and watch what happens next. That would be entertainment of the highest order.
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy Maybe Palin and the "maps girl" beauty queen from YouTuble can debate each other. Although, I do give Palin the advantage there -- she obviously knows that she is geographically located next to Russia on a map. I'm not sure Miss South Carolina could do that. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...iNxZ8Dww</a>
Originally Posted By Mr X They've already been doing bits on that..dubbing the beauty queens reply over Palin speaking. I suppose vice-versa would be pretty funny too.
Originally Posted By mele <<As someone blogged, she resembles an unprepared high school student trying to bluff their way through a book report.>> I keep expecting her to say "such as" and "the Iraqs" and maybe talk about maps. Maybe it's a beauty pageant thing. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...iNxZ8Dww</a>
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Oh, this interview was painful to watch. Yes, her answers are really non-answers, and she's obiously been coached on what to say...and possibly warned if she deviates there will be trouble. The thing is, what she does say just seems like rambling nonsense. Is it just me? I think she has a lot of charm and charisma...look at her campaign speech...she was very prepared for that and did very well. Why is she having such a hard time forming thoughts these days? I swear, I have to watch the videos or read the transcripts several times over just to figure out exactly what it was she was saying. Even then, I'm left confused. What the heck is going on here??
Originally Posted By mawnck >> Yes, her answers are really non-answers, and she's obiously been coached on what to say...and possibly warned if she deviates there will be trouble. The thing is, what she does say just seems like rambling nonsense.<< I has a theory. And as usual, I isn't shy about expressin' it. I think she's been coached into incoherence. On the first interview, they coached the answers so well that she looked downright robotic delivering them. So they gave her "speak natural" lessons - and you see the result. They've been coaching her for weeks, and THIS is all they've got to show for it? I think coaching the poor gal at all was a mistake. They're never going to make an actress out of her. They should've just sent her out, let her talk crazy, and dealt with it. Ah well, on with the debates. Maybe?
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 It's kind of funny too, because it's like she has all these answers she was given floating around in her head, and when she's asked a question, parts of all of them come out at once. They come out as a jumble and we have to figoure out what the thought is! Hey, that's it, it's like a giant word-jumble puzzle!
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I swear, I have to watch the videos or read the transcripts several times over just to figure out exactly what it was she was saying. Even then, I'm left confused. << That's because she isn't saying anything. She is using snippets of catch phrases and political buzzwords. >>What the heck is going on here??<< She's been over-coached. Instead of listening to and actually responding to a question, she seems to have been coached that EVERY question is a potential minefield. So, she's doing a brain dump with every question, trying to determine which stock answer can be shoehorned in. In other words, this is what happens when you give the VP nomination to someone you don't know much about, and who is clearly not ready to be a heartbeat away. At this point, I'm not convinced she is qualified to be governor of Alaska, let alone commander in chief. But all that said, Americans vote based on all sorts of things. Some would view what I just wrote as being "mean". As much as the left gets mocked for voting on "feelings", the right does the very same thing, and they're very good at it. That's why I'm not counting them out.
Originally Posted By mele Oh, so Palin looked like an idiot because she was *annoyed*. <a href="http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/26/palin-annoyed-with-cbs-interviewer/#comments" target="_blank">http://politicalticker.blogs.c...comments</a>
Originally Posted By mawnck From that link, in re: Hank Williams Jr. and his little McCain-Palin song. >>he intentionally scrambled the song’s lyrics and put the Alaskan at the top of the ticket, praising a “Palin-McCain tradition.” That musical witticism earned Williams a loud cheer from the crowd.<< Fasten your seatbelts, kids. Campaign 2012 has already started.
Originally Posted By mele If politicians and their followers keep fostering such fear and hatred, I think there's going to be a lot of violence in the near future.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Some selected anagrama for "Sarah Palin": Anal Parish A Sharp Nail Has Liar Nap A Rash Plan I
Originally Posted By WorldDisney LOL it's the one month anniversary that started Palin's downfall. Ah, that nonsensical rambling takes me back. I couldve gave a better answer drunk and without 3 days of sleep. Hell, maybe that should be Obama's next campaign add, just show that clip over and over again and end it saying: 'Palin's answer to helping our economy. Like, seriously?'
