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My hubby & I were shocked at that interview, (both nights) & can not believe at this moment in our country this can be happening!
I have spoken to many republicans of intelligence who are more than a little scared! Between Sen McCain's erratic behavior & Gov Palins general lack of knowledge on anything of importance to our nations future, I can understand why.
I wonder how many of the people that were 'so inspired' by her convention speech will say the same thing this morning... |
| posted by Angela on 09/26/2008 01:11 PM
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| No wonder they didn't want her to take interviews by herself, she doesn't have an original thought in that pretty little head of hers. I have taken speech classes before and she would have failed miserably. You can tell she was nervous the whole time and looked like a deer in headlight every time she was asked a question about the country or foreign policy. She wasn't even trying to mask the fact that she was mumbling like an idiot. Nice choice McCain, now I definitely know you chose her to get Hilary's votes. |
| posted by Alisa on 09/26/2008 02:57 PM
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| OMG! I just watched 1/2 half of this interview before turning it off...you mean to tell me that this woman could be running the country????? YIKES!!!!! Imagine her dealing with North Korea? |
| posted by on 09/26/2008 04:38 PM
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| I'm really hoping some of the ladies here that have stated that they are Palin's fans will post to this thread. I would very much like to hear their opinions. |
| posted by Indigo Ottyr on 09/26/2008 06:53 PM
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| I wasn't able to watch the interview. Is the full interview on Youtube? |
| posted by Bonnie on 09/26/2008 10:04 PM
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| I think this is the whole thing here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj6KviFGzng |
| posted by Indigo Ottyr on 09/27/2008 01:27 AM
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I saw the interview and I felt she did fine. Some people get nervous when doing an interview. She did not say anything to make her look stupid like Biden did.
In his own interview with Ms. Couric, Mr. Biden said: “When the stock market crashed, Franklin D. Roosevelt got on the television and didn’t just talk about the, you know, the princes of greed. He said, ‘Look, here’s what happened.’”
There are, of course, a few historical inaccuracies there. First, Herbert Hoover was president when the stock market crashed, in 1929. Roosevelt did not take office until March of 1933.
When he did, Roosevelt communicated to the people over radio — not television.
It scares me that he might be "heart beat away" |
| posted by ellen on 09/27/2008 06:35 PM
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Felt she did FINE?
FINE?
WOW.
Sorrty to be ruse, but WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We're not talking about a normal person getting nervous in front of an interviewer....the "deer in headlights" look she's becomming famous for is priceless. We're talking about a potential president not knowing a lick about what she's talking about. Oh, and we were not talking about Biden, but if you want to, let's wait until next week's debate between he and your girl here. |
| posted by on 09/27/2008 08:13 PM
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| "Sorry to be rude" is what I meant to write....I was typing fast, hence the typos. |
| posted by on 09/27/2008 08:14 PM
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I dont mean she did fine, I think she did great!!!!
Why dont you want to talk about Biden? How do you feel he did?
I was just giving Biden the excuse of being nervous for his HUGE mistakes!!
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| posted by ellen on 09/27/2008 08:29 PM
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| I didn't say that I didn't want to talk about Biden, just that this discussion board post wasn't about him, but about Palin's pathetic interview, that's all. I'll be more than happy to post or respond to a post about Biden...just think there will be more to talk about after next week's debate, that's all. Let's talk then ;) |
| posted by on 09/27/2008 09:49 PM
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| Oh and Ellen, do you think George Bush is a "fine" president? Or maybe even "great" in your opinion? Just wondering. |
| posted by on 09/27/2008 09:50 PM
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Hi Lauren,
Thanks for your reply,
I guess I am a little confused. Maybe, you can explain to me. You are not responding about Biden who is running against Palin, because this board is not about him, but you want to discuss President Bush who is not running for any office this year?
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| posted by ellen on 09/27/2008 11:03 PM
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| I think what she was trying to say about Biden is that there is a seperate thread to discuss the "Biden story", but then she was trying to figure out where you are coming from politically, hence the question about your opinion on Bush. |
| posted by Indigo Ottyr on 09/28/2008 09:27 AM
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Thanks Indigo.
Ok, just a tad on what "huge" mistakes you speak of with regard to Biden. Mixing up dates of past presidents and radio vs television really, in my opinion, is no big deal. What is a big deal, is current events, current foreign policy knowledge, and current knowledge of things like, say, um, The Bush Doctrine. You know the one, right? It's the reason America's in such a recession right now...do you know about it? 'Cuz your "great" VP pick sure doesn't. And that's a fact being made fun of all around the globe.
Palin been out of the country much? HA!
Wanna talk dinosaurs? HA! The whole thing is just silly.
Ok, that's all....I agree with Juliet's original post 100%, and I will personally post or reply to a new Biden post after the VP debate...which, by the way has some funny stuff going on with it. The Republicans are requesting a totally different forum where the VP's can't speak directly to eachother in debate fashion, but rather, they'll only be allowed to speak to the moderator...wonder why? Hmmmm, interesting.
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| Lauren the reason they are doing that is simple. They are afraid. They are afraid that Palin will make more of a fool of herself. They know she was to speak with Biden, Biden would chew her up and spit her out. She has no knowledge of what is going on in the world and people are starting to see that. The McCain campaign was hoping she would have been a natural and pick things up quickly with help from advisers, but they didn't take in to account the fact that someone with no real political experience can learn all that stuff in a short amount of time. It's just impossible to do so, many of those in politics have had years of experience either studying it in college and/or are in the political arena. Therefore know what they are talking about and can get into detail about the issues instead of just generalizing it, like Palin did during the interview. |
| posted by Alisa on 09/28/2008 04:23 PM
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| That must be why Obama will not do any Town Hall Meetings with McCain!!! |
| posted by ellen on 09/28/2008 04:36 PM
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Lauren,
You sure seem to know a lot about the Bush Doctrine!!!
You think it is why we are in such a recession?
Per Wikipedia:
The Bush Doctrine is a phrase used to describe various related foreign policy principles of United States president George W. Bush, created in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks. The phrase initially described the policy that the United States had the right to treat countries that harbor or give aid to terrorist groups as terrorists themselves, which was used to justify the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan. Later it came to include additional elements, including the controversial policy of preventive war, which held that the United States should depose foreign regimes that represented a potential or perceived threat to the security of the United States, even if that threat was not immediate (used to justify the 2003 invasion of Iraq); a policy of supporting democracy around the world, especially in the Middle East, as a strategy for combating the spread of terrorism; and a willingness to pursue U.S. military interests in a unilateral way. Some of these policies were codified in a National Security Council text entitled the National Security Strategy of the United States published on September 20, 2002.
Funny, I did not read anything about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or the mortgage crisis in there, anywhere!!
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| posted by ellen on 09/28/2008 06:41 PM
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Good cutting and pasting!
What's even funnier is the thinking that only Fannie and Freddie are responsible for the mess the country is in...nothing to do at all with the war in Iraq, our dependency on foreign oil, etc etc etc. Town hall meetings...HAHAHA! Obama wasn't the one who wanted to back out on the debate the other night, now was he? He wasn't the one who couldn't look his opponent in the eye, now was he?
I think Alisa said all I need to say. I'm done here for now. Have a good night ladies...I agree with the original post! :)
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| posted by on 09/28/2008 07:42 PM
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| maybe I should, huh Indigo? Hehe! |
| posted by on 09/28/2008 09:57 PM
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Okay, It doesnt matter to me if you are liberal or conservative, no one can really believe based on the past few weeks she is vice presidential material!!! I'm sorry, I thought Quail was bad with Murphy Brown & the potato(e) thing, but please!!!! It is sad to me that we are reduced to political gimmicks & reckless decisions to win an election. Say what you will about why you dont support Obama, but are you seriously saying these two are the best the conservatives have? I have many conservative friends who are backing far away from both of them!
I have supported Obama from day one, as I unashamedly want peace, & believe in 'live & let live' when it comes to my body & my freedoms, & I dont make alot of money, & I do feel the republican philosophy of "letting the market regulate itself" is what has led us here economically. (please dont cut & paste a bunch of articles) Does anyone remember Bush/McCain pleading to privatize social security as we would all make more on the market? Where would we be now if they had their way?
Things really are serious, the counrty is in an unnecessary war, an economic crisis, etc.We need the best & strongest minds we can find to work together, not to cross their arms & get mad.. |
| posted by Angela on 09/28/2008 10:54 PM
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Lauren -- you aren't old 'nuff to be pres, so you can't this time around ;-)
Angela -- amen, sista'! |
| posted by Indigo Ottyr on 09/29/2008 12:28 AM
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I told myself I was stopping, but I can't resist posting this.....it's just that perfect (and funny and SCARY!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqdfzi1Ega0
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| posted by on 09/29/2008 10:05 AM
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I've watched part of the Couric interview and part of the interview with Biden as well. Katie Couric is really biased in her questions and mannerisms. We all know how she falls...but there is no reason for her to be the way she is in the interviews. From what I saw I thought that Palin did well. She isn't in the big town politics as it seems every other candidate is. How can people place blame on things on ONE person that is basically a pawn. It doesn't matter who wins...they will always be a pawn of their party and of Congress.
Lauren, you are starting to toe being rude. Express your opinions but allow others to express theirs without being hatefully attacked.
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| posted by on 09/29/2008 08:27 PM
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Even the Republicans are asking Palin to step down!
Can not wait to see the debate with Biden. You expect a vice-president to at least read the paper, to understand the issues and to actually answer the questions.
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| I don't think I was hatefully attacking anyone...hateful? C'Mon. This is a group used to debate politics...debate = to argue. I don't mean to be hateful, and I resent the term. |
| posted by on 09/29/2008 09:01 PM
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| Lauren, I'm sorry--I didn't mean to offend you. I was stating what I thought. |
| posted by on 09/29/2008 09:21 PM
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Francie,
I heard the Dems want Biden to step down after the debate on Thurs. So Hillary will step in.
I think Biden is a great choice for the Republicans, because, he seems to put his foot in his mouth whenever he opens it.
So I am on for operation S.O.B "Save Our Biden" |
| posted by ellen on 09/29/2008 09:53 PM
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| That's just silly. Can you honestly say you feel she is more qualified to step in as president than Biden? Really.... |
| posted by Angela on 09/29/2008 11:17 PM
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Angela,
Who are you talking about, Hillary or Sarah?
In my opinion, Yes to Sarah!!
In Biden's opinion, Yes to Hillary. |
| posted by ellen on 09/29/2008 11:35 PM
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| Really? You honestly think Sarah Palin is more qualified to step in as president? I find it mind boggling to think that regardless of ones political preference the past few weeks hasnt at least made you stop & ask yourself about just why she was chosen, above all others to hold the 2nd most powerful job in the world... Does anyone remember Sen McCain saying his ONLY criteria was who could best step in as president? & he came up with Gov Palin?????? |
| posted by Angela on 09/29/2008 11:46 PM
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McCain misspoke. He MEANT to say his only criteria was who could best step in to get him the job of president. I think he's finding out he misstepped there too. That woman....
HEY, I just had a GREAT idea! Maybe Tina Fey could substitute for the REAL Sarah Palin! Then people could have the look they want and the dumbesque Palin when they want her, but when needed for important functions, there would be some brains and common sense to back it up! Fey is a mom too, so it TOTALLY could work. *snicker* |
| posted by Indigo Ottyr on 09/30/2008 12:25 AM
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| Indigo I completely endorse that idea. |
| posted by Alisa on 09/30/2008 12:29 AM
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| I don't believe that anyone has ever stated that Palin is the most poised politician we have. I will admit that Sen. Obama is very well poised & puts on a good show when he speaks & is interviewed. BUT, I don't want someone running the country who is just putting on a show. I have yet to hear anything of substance from Obama. I think it was put best by Rudy Guiliani at the RNC "Change is not a destination & hope is not a way of getting there" I think Obama would, however, make an excellent motivational speaker - perhaps after the election, that can be his next career goal! |
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| If you are interested in finding out how much substance Obama actually has, look at his webpage instead of depending on soundbites and media clips. There is a TON of substance there for you. |
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