jdobbin Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 (edited) http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/stor...=uselection2008 Sarah Palin wasn't aware that Africa was a continent and she and her brood behaved like a band of "Wasilla hillbillies looting Neiman Marcus from coast to coast," aides to Republican John McCain are telling prominent news organizations.Less than 24 hours after McCain lost the presidential election to Democrat Barack Obama, those close to him apparently wasted no time burning up the phone lines to dish the dirt on Palin, the Alaska governor who portrayed herself as a sensible hockey Mom when she was chosen the Arizona senator's running mate in late August. Well, that didn't take long. You can see Canada played a small part in the anger towards Palin. Edited November 6, 2008 by jdobbin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Bandelot Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/stor...=uselection2008Well, that didn't take long. You can see Canada played a small part in the anger towards Palin. Although she was much loved by some, in a pop-starish way, sensible republicans who are serious about politics questioned McCains choice right from the beginning. I will be surprised if she does become a serious contender in 2012. If the party wants to improve its credibility amongst politicos, they should re-think that one. My hope is that people will not be so easily attracted to mere sensationalism, and that parties will not try to manipulate the tabloid reading masses. Of course, my attitude towards her would be different of she demonstrated some mastery of political dialog, including geography and history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argus Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/stor...=uselection2008Well, that didn't take long. You can see Canada played a small part in the anger towards Palin. How McCain ever thought this woman was qualified to be the presidential backup - or even a member of congress - is beyond me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeball Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Hopefully the Republican party will break up and the social conservative crowd will follow Palin into oblivion. That would be the best thing for the US and the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdobbin Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 My hope is that people will not be so easily attracted to mere sensationalism, and that parties will not try to manipulate the tabloid reading masses. Of course, my attitude towards her would be different of she demonstrated some mastery of political dialog, including geography and history. I expect we will see her back. It will be her own party that will expose her strengths and weaknesses on the primary trail if she seeks the nomination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyser Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 How McCain ever thought this woman was qualified to be the presidential backup - Do you think McCain had much say ? I dont, and the way this is starting to play out, what with the admission they hardly ever spoke, think he had much choice. This will make for an interesting book shjould McCain want to write one. Wasilla Hillbillies? Oh thats harsh and to make matters worse the Reps have sent a member of their party to Wasilla to reclaim the clothes she bought...er had others buy for her. One undeniable thing, she looks great in jeans..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyser Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 I expect we will see her back. I dont...unless its Tina Fey doing another cutting job using the "I dont know who's in NAFTA" and " Africa is a continent?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 ....One undeniable thing, she looks great in jeans..... She looks better than Geraldine Ferraro too...and got a lot more votes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyser Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 She looks better than Geraldine Ferraro too...and got a lot more votes. ewwwww....you may as well compare Janet Reno to Jessica Alba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdobbin Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 How McCain ever thought this woman was qualified to be the presidential backup - or even a member of congress - is beyond me. I'm pretty sure McCain thought he could pry away Hillary Clinton supporters with a female running mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 His first choice was Joe Liberman but if he wanted a woman there was another more qualified one out there and I'm sorry I can't remember her name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 His first choice was Joe Liberman but if he wanted a woman there was another more qualified one out there and I'm sorry I can't remember her name. ...Condi Rice? She speaks fluent Russian and plays a mean piano too. Her wardrobe is already top notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoh Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 I certainly don't think much of the aides "dishing the dirt" on Palin. Are they trying to work themselves out of a job? I may not like Sarah Palin, but I still think its crappy when those supposedly loyal to you stab you in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alta4ever Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 (edited) Hopefully the Republican party will break up and the social conservative crowd will follow Palin into oblivion. That would be the best thing for the US and the world. Wishfull thinking but it won't happen. California is proof of that, besides whats wrong with being a socon? They have every right to exist and they counter the extreme lonney left, who want to engineer society. Edited November 6, 2008 by Alta4ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Wishfull thinking but it won't happen. California is proof of that, besides whats wrong with being a socon? They have every right to exist and they counter the extreme lonney left, who want to engineer society. Don't want to hijack the thread, but the notion that social conservatives don't want to engineer society has to be one of the most preposterously false claims in modern politics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alta4ever Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Don't want to hijack the thread, but the notion that social conservatives don't want to engineer society has to be one of the most preposterously false claims in modern politics. Never said they didn't want to but that they counter the extreme left engineering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Bandelot Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 (edited) One undeniable thing, she looks great in jeans..... As to these types of observations, I personally disagree because I am not attracted to people I don't like, no matter how they look. This brings up the old adage, "You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig". Edited November 6, 2008 by Sir Bandelot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusThermopyle Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 She met two senior male aides in her hotel room wearing only a towel. Hmmm, wonder if she'll have any job openings in the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carinthia Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Hmmm, wonder if she'll have any job openings in the future? I'm sure her book will be out in 6 months (sigh). She sounds like she didn't make it past grade 2, so maybe she can't write either. That will be a relief! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdobbin Posted November 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Never said they didn't want to but that they counter the extreme left engineering. By making things like abortion illegal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmy Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 By making things like abortion illegal? Has Palin taken any steps to restrict abortion access in Alaska? I would take everything I read about Palin with a grain of salt. As with Dion's defeat, there'll be no shortage of people running around pointing at fingers, justifying their own performance, setting up their position for the next time around, and so forth. Right now, Palin has a big target on her, both as a scapegoat for McCain's lackluster campaign, and as an early potential nominee for 2012. -k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdobbin Posted November 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Has Palin taken any steps to restrict abortion access in Alaska? I was referring to the right in general and yes, they have worked to restrict abortion. I would take everything I read about Palin with a grain of salt. As with Dion's defeat, there'll be no shortage of people running around pointing at fingers, justifying their own performance, setting up their position for the next time around, and so forth. Right now, Palin has a big target on her, both as a scapegoat for McCain's lackluster campaign, and as an early potential nominee for 2012. I don't blame Palin for McCain's defeat. It was McCain who made the choice and eventually people questioned his judgment on the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_puck Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 His first choice was Joe Liberman but if he wanted a woman there was another more qualified one out there and I'm sorry I can't remember her name. Yet he had to follow the wishes of the "base" who do not care if their candidate is brain dead, as long as he or she are right on the issues. He should have been honest, told the social conservative base where to go, and picked Liberman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_puck Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Has Palin taken any steps to restrict abortion access in Alaska?I would take everything I read about Palin with a grain of salt. As with Dion's defeat, there'll be no shortage of people running around pointing at fingers, -k I think this is different though. Dion did not understand the nuances of partisan politics. Palin did not know Africa was a continent. Bumbling politicians can come back, people who can't spell potato don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmy Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 I was referring to the right in general and yes, they have worked to restrict abortion.I don't blame Palin for McCain's defeat. It was McCain who made the choice and eventually people questioned his judgment on the issue. I don't think she helped any, but I don't think McCain wins with any VP candidate. First off, the economy made this a bad year to be a Republican running for office. Second, this Obama fellow, he's actually rather good at this stuff. Palin might not have delivered "Hilary voters" in any great numbers, but she did apparently bring out the evangelical kooks who are apparently a crucial component of any Republican campaign. These types treated Palin like a rock star, and without them I think McCain's defeat would have been more lopsided. -k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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