What is your take on Sarah Palin?

[betsy]

Two female journalists were obviously star-struck after Sarah-cuda's convention speech. The grin on their faces as one quipped "definitely she's no shrinking violet!" was almost said with pride.

Tom Brokaw was openly contradicted by the female reporter who had a past interview with Palin, and Biden's jaw almost dropped when his female interviewer openly challenged and accused him of personal attacks on Palin!

I, too, seems to have been bitten by the Palin bug. I can't get enough of the woman! Reminiscent of how I felt when I first heard of Stephen Harper. She is refreshing!

I think McCain had shown astuteness in his decision to choose her for a running mate.

The title of this thread was changed to: What is your take on Sarah Palin?

The title used to be: The Cuda, What's your take on Pitbull Palin?

Edited September 9, 2008 by Charles Anthony
title of thread changed to be less inflammatory and more descriptive

[Wilber]

I prefer this Cuda

[Leafless]

Two female journalists were obviously star-struck after Sarah-cuda's convention speech. The grin on their faces as one quipped "definitely she's no shrinking violet!" was almost said with pride.

Tom Brokaw was openly contradicted by the female reporter who had a past interview with Palin, and Biden's jaw almost dropped when his female interviewer openly challenged and accused him of personal attacks on Palin!

I, too, seems to have been bitten by the Palin bug. I can't get enough of the woman! Reminiscent of how I felt when I first heard of Stephen Harper. She is refreshing!

I think McCain had shown astuteness in his decision to choose her for a running mate.

Obviously you are a traditionalist and this is the real reason you support Palen.

You don't want to see language, traditional families, patriotism, Christianity, common traditions thrown out the window.

That is what this election is about secularist vs traditional ideologies.

I to support Mc.Cain and Palen and would hate to see the U.S. go down the tube in a socialistic/sociocultural fashion similar to Canada.

[jefferiah]

Reminds me a bit of another Cuda I know, named Betsy. And I am glad to see her back!!

[AngusThermopyle]

Sorry, this isn't related to the topic but...

I prefer this Cuda

Wow! She's a real beauty. Still 2.2 million, thats mind boggling.

[kimmy]

I hate her views, but absolutely love the woman.

edit: and I feel the same about Palin.

-k

Edited September 6, 2008 by kimmy

[betsy]

Reminds me a bit of another Cuda I know, named Betsy. And I am glad to see her back!!

Hello there, Jefferiah! It's been quite a while....and am equally glad to see you're still around.

Obviously you are a traditionalist and this is the real reason you support Palen.

You don't want to see language, traditional families, patriotism, Christianity, common traditions thrown out the window.

That is what this election is about secularist vs traditional ideologies.

I to support Mc.Cain and Palen and would hate to see the U.S. go down the tube in a socialistic/sociocultural fashion similar to Canada.

Yes. Finally, someone who represent and fight for our values.

Edited September 6, 2008 by betsy

[betsy]

I hate her views, but absolutely love the woman.

edit: and I feel the same about Palin.

-k

I think a lot of liberal-minded women feel the same way you do.

It was Hillary, during her battle with Obama, who pointed out that sexism still exists within their party. Michelle Obama reluctantly agreed with her on The View. Democrats know that tackling Palin is a mine-field.

There's talk that it will be Hillary who'll take her on. I can't wait to see the outcome of that.

I put my money on Palin.

[jefferiah]

I hate her views, but absolutely love the woman.

edit: and I feel the same about Palin.

-k

It's good to see you back too. I always enjoy reading a Kimmy original .

Edited September 6, 2008 by jefferiah

[Guest American Woman]

I hate her views, but absolutely love the woman.

edit: and I feel the same about Palin.

So you're rah-rah-ing a woman for the executive office because you love her, even though you hate her views.

You do realize this is a national political election, right?-- Not a popularity vote for class president?

Edited September 7, 2008 by American Woman

[Guest American Woman]

Two female journalists were obviously star-struck after Sarah-cuda's convention speech. The grin on their faces as one quipped "definitely she's no shrinking violet!" was almost said with pride.

Gotta laugh at the "Barracuda" nick-name, because of course her being a barracuda is a good thing. It's good that she's 'barracuda tough.' Of course when Hillary was tough, she was a ball breaker. They even made a nut cracker out of her likeness.

Just another example of the good-when-it's-us/bad-when-it's-them conservative "philosophy."

[Argus]

Two female journalists were obviously star-struck after Sarah-cuda's convention speech. The grin on their faces as one quipped "definitely she's no shrinking violet!" was almost said with pride.

Tom Brokaw was openly contradicted by the female reporter who had a past interview with Palin, and Biden's jaw almost dropped when his female interviewer openly challenged and accused him of personal attacks on Palin!

I, too, seems to have been bitten by the Palin bug. I can't get enough of the woman! Reminiscent of how I felt when I first heard of Stephen Harper. She is refreshing!

I think McCain had shown astuteness in his decision to choose her for a running mate.

I have difficulty taking any politician seriously who believes in teaching creationism as science. And I went to Catholic school, where we took religion classes.

[betsy]

Gotta laugh at the "Barracuda" nick-name, because of course her being a barracuda is a good thing. It's good that she's 'barracuda tough.' Of course when Hillary was tough, she was a ball breaker. They even made a nut cracker out of her likeness.

Just another example of the good-when-it's-us/bad-when-it's-them conservative "philosophy."

Well, Hillary is another story. I didn't like Hillary not because she is a woman...but because of what she represents.

And I not only refer to the political values she represents.

[Guest American Woman]

Well, Hillary is another story. I didn't like Hillary not because she is a woman...but because of what she represents.

And I not only refer to the political values she represents.

Seems as if you completely missed my point. Who cares if you "like" her or not? As I said, the 'class president' high school mindset isn't something one should be applying to the VP possible POTUS, so it would be nice if we could get past that juvenile mentality and discuss her stand on the issues rather than 'what a nice person she is.'

When I voted for Bill Clinton his second term, I couldn't stand the man as a person. I thought he was arrogant and cocky and I wanted to wipe that smirk off his face. But I wasn't voting for the title of "most popular" for the school yearbook, so I voted according to his stand on the issues.

If you think voting for someone you "like" for national executive even though you "hate [their] views" is the way to go, thank God you're a Canadian.

[betsy]

Seems as if you completely missed my point. Who cares if you "like" her or not? As I said, the 'class president' high school mindset isn't something one should be applying to the VP possible POTUS, so it would be nice if we could get past that juvenile mentality and discuss her stand on the issues rather than 'what a nice person she is.'

When I voted for Bill Clinton his second term, I couldn't stand the man as a person. I thought he was arrogant and cocky and I wanted to wipe that smirk off his face. But I wasn't voting for the title of "most popular" for the school yearbook, so I voted according to his stand on the issues.

If you think voting for someone you "like" for national executive even though you "hate [their] views" is the way to go, thank God you're a Canadian.

I like Palin not simply because she is popular. Hillary was popular and was even being touted as the "role model for women", and which I had strongly voiced out in the past, definitely not mine!

Although it's admirable how Hillary stuck to Bill after having been humiliated in public, her recent presidential bid campaign showed she couldn't even harness Bill who proceeded to interfere and was largely responsible for wrecking her own campaign! How do feminists relate to that I wonder?

Imv, Condoleeza Rice would've been a more apt role-model for women...a woman bearing power and class. But then, that's my opinion.

Getting back to the topic, like you, I wouldn't vote for anyone whose values and policies I don't agree with. And I agree with Palin's views.

Edited September 7, 2008 by betsy

[Guest American Woman]

I like Palin not simply because she is popular. Hillary was popular and was even being touted as the "role model for women", and which I had strongly voiced out in the past, definitely not mine!

So your ideal role model would advocate teaching abstinence over birth control, forcing children of incest to carry their baby to term, taking away a woman's choice, having more interest in state matters than national, forcing a woman who was raped to further pain by forcing her to have the rapist's baby, telling same sex couples they can't marry. Fair enough. But that's not being a role model for women, that's being a role model for the Christian Conservatives.

Although it's admirable how Hillary stuck to Bill after having been humiliated in public

How do you know she was humiliated? I haven't seen her say any such thing. Do you also state that Palin's humiliated in public by her 17 year old daughter's out of wedlock pregnancy?

....her recent presidential bid campaign showed she couldn't even harness Bill who proceeded to interfere and was largely responsible for wrecking her own campaign! How do feminists relate to that I wonder?

All of that is a matter of your opinion, but rather than refute it, I'll give it to you and point out that "feminists" would relate to that better than someone trying to control people's private lives; dictating to women/girls what they have to do with their own bodies.

Imv, Condoleeza Rice would've been a more apt role-model for women...a woman bearing power and class. But then, that's my opinion.

Better than who? Palin? She certainly would have been better qualified for the VP position.

Getting back to the topic, like you, I wouldn't vote for anyone whose values and policies I don't agree with. And I agree with Palin's views.

It was difficult to ascertain that from your response to Kimmy. It seems as if you supported her "love the woman/hate the views" rah-rah line of thought.

Edited September 7, 2008 by American Woman

[Rue]

Now let me get this straight. Sarah is pro life. She cares about life. The rifle and NRA membership sort of make that a moot point. Kind of like her demanding sex not be taught in schools and then having a pregnant teenage daughter. Some things speak for themselves-her being a hippocritical moron is one of them. But she's a God fearing woman. God bless her. Oh wait. Please respect her privacy but if she wants to use her baby as a prop, well golly gee its like carrying a rifle and claiming you believe in the sanctity of life. Contradiction? No. No. Who says so. Some intellectual city folk?

Bah.

She is a Stepford wife on amphetamines.

[Guest American Woman]

Too funny, Rue. You have her pegged.

She is a Stepford wife on amphetamines.

I'm going to use that.

Edited September 7, 2008 by American Woman

[BubberMiley]

As opposed to Cindy McCain, whose drug of choice is painkillers?

[bush_cheney2004]

.....She is a Stepford wife on amphetamines.

Yup...one that the Democrats are now admitting is a major challenge and unplanned circumstance. They have to be very careful when attacking Gov. Palin and her children. Their old playbook just won't work on this "Stepford wife".

[bush_cheney2004]

As opposed to Cindy McCain, whose drug of choice is painkillers?

Cindy McCain is not running for president or vice president. But speaking of drugs, it is better to have been shot down (McCain) than shoot up (Obama).

[Guest American Woman]

Cindy McCain is not running for president or vice president. But speaking of drugs, it is better to have been shot down (McCain) than shoot up (Obama).

What would you guys have if McCain hadn't been a POW? I swear, that's the response to everything.

'What about your claim that you are for change as you admit you voted with Bush 90% of the time?'

'I/he was a POW!'

'Have you always been faithful to Cindy?'

'How dare you ask me/him that! I/he was a POW!'

'What about Cindy's prescription drug use?'

'McCain was a POW!'

And on and on it goes.

[bush_cheney2004]

What would you guys have if McCain hadn't been a POW? I swear, that's the response to everything.

A senior senator with military service in combat....any questions?

'What about your claim that you are for change as you admit you voted with Bush 90% of the time?'

'I/he was a POW!'

Non-starter.....I like Bush!

'Have you always been faithful to Cindy?'

'How dare you ask me/him that! I/he was a POW!'

...President (what's on that dress?) Clinton.

'What about Cindy's prescription drug use?'

'McCain was a POW!'

Shot down McCain better than Barack shooting up. Hey Barry, wanna buy some smack?

And on and on it goes.

Clue: it's a political campaign...did you think we would all just roll over for Black Jesus ?

[Guest American Woman]

Yet another double standard/hypocrisy:

No one better dare refer to Palin as "Miss Congeniality." It would be sexist! It would be horrible! It would be true, but that's beside the point.

But when it comes to Obama, evidently it's perfectly ok to refer to him as "the Messiah," a "Black Jesus."

Talk about your lowlife's.

[jefferiah]

Now let me get this straight. Sarah is pro life. She cares about life. The rifle and NRA membership sort of make that a moot point. Kind of like her demanding sex not be taught in schools and then having a pregnant teenage daughter. Some things speak for themselves-her being a hippocritical moron is one of them. But she's a God fearing woman. God bless her. Oh wait. Please respect her privacy but if she wants to use her baby as a prop, well golly gee its like carrying a rifle and claiming you believe in the sanctity of life. Contradiction? No. No. Who says so. Some intellectual city folk?

Bah.

She is a Stepford wife on amphetamines.

Well, Rue. People who belong to the NRA don't go around shooting people. They come in handy though when people who break gun control laws (which don't work) start shooting you.

Since Alaska has sex education it is kind of stupid to argue that no sex ed did not work for Palin's daughter. In order for that claim to have any kind of substance, she would have had to have had "NO SEX ED".

Using her baby as a prop? I don't think she has used her children any more than other candidates. They all bring their children on stage and have nice group hugs.

Carrying a rifle and believing in the sanctity of life are not mutually exclusive, unless you start using that rifle to end the sanctity of life (we do mean humans here right?). Do you have the same attitude about people carrying axes, and chainsaws?

Intellectual city folk?? I don't think Palin insulted City Folk. But Giuliani made a reference to the fact that Obama thinks country folk are not cosmopolitan enough. He did not say city people are not smart enough. He simply point out the fact that Obama might feel that way about rural folk. So here we have a prime example of how left-leaning folks will fling a tirade of insults, and then when someone defends themselves, they are all of a sudden victims of genocide.

But all in all, I think it's quite safe to say by the way people like American Woman and you, Rue, are foaming at the mouths and gnashing your teeth over the GOP's (a party you dont even support) choice for VP candidate, that they made the right choice.