And Palin is qualified for VP????

[Dr. Shane]

Looking through the lenses of the far-left, Palin will never be acceptable because she is conservative. However she will never be trying to get the far-left to vote for her. She is a rising star in the Republican party. McCain's loss is likely to be a deadly blow to the moderate wing of the party. The conservative wing is likely to gain much control within the party and Palin is going to be one of the favorites. Polls already show that the base loves her and feels she is being unfairly attacked.

[Neil D]

Looking through the lenses of the far-left, Palin will never be acceptable because she is conservative. However she will never be trying to get the far-left to vote for her.

You can say what you will, Shane...doesn't negate the fact that she is politically geographically historically dumb. But one thing she has got in her favor, is ambition and good looks and how to trade little favors, as in having Tina Fay daughter baby sat by Sarah Palin's 17 year old. Oh, yes, and her faith....

[muttering to self- Like Bristol wants to "babysit the toddler of the lady that gooks on her mom...."]

[Dr. Shane]

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she is politically geographically historically dumb

That is based entirely on hearsay and it is gossip to go around repeating it. She is going to be on Greta Van Susteren on Monday night. Those that actually care about hearing both sides of the story will tune in. Those that just want to spread juicy gossip may not want to be bothered with what the victim has to say.

[Neil D]

Is she able to go thru a Katie Curric interview without looking like she knows nothing?- obviously not.

Does she know that Africa is a continent and not a country? - No, she does not.

Does she know the countrys involved with NAFTA?- No, she does not. [hint: NAFTA=North America Free Trade Agreement]

Does she know when the phrase "Under God" in the pledge of Allegiance was added? - No, she does not as she thinks it has been there since the founding fathers.

Shane, what I have accused her of, is perfectly reportable. You have NO excuse for making unfounded charges. If you don't like what you hear, move on....

[fccool]

It's not a question of what she "knows" or "does not know". She may know where the Africa is, and let's say that she does know the NAFTA countries.

That's besides the point. I don't really think that a sports reporter is ideal background to run for a VP. I think it's obvious her political career was a popularity contest... similar to Schwarzenegger's. Both have the target audience they appeal to, and they do it really well.

I certainly think there are more talented, able, and willing and fit men and women who would do the job much better. Unfortunately, it all has to come down to popularity contest... one of the reasons why an honest person like Ron Paul did not stand a chance.

[Dr. Shane]

Does she know that Africa is a continent and not a country? - No, she does not.

Does she know the countrys involved with NAFTA?- No, she does not.

These questions and answers are based on unsubstantiated gossip. Sorry, I am not gullible enough to believe that.

[Neil D]

Those came from journalist who observed them... Sorry if you can't handle the truth of your favorite political candidate.

Have the last word on this Shane....it is obvious that your republican values can not handle the truth of this woman...

[Dr. Shane]

No, they came from GOP campaign staffers. A journalist would not have sat on such a story until after the election.

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Sarah Palin’s spokeswoman Meghan Stapleton is denying the wave of anonymous post-election criticism coming from some members of John McCain’s campaign team.

“This is so unfortunate and, quite honestly, sickening,” said Meghan Stapleton in a written statement. “The accusations we are hearing and reading are not true and since we deny all these anonymous allegations, there is nothing specific to which we will respond.

“We have the highest regards for Senator John McCain. Governor Palin was honored to be chosen as McCain’s running mate. And as Governor of Alaska, Governor Palin looks forward to working with President-elect Obama on securing energy independence for America.”

[Bravus]

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These questions and answers are based on unsubstantiated gossip. Sorry, I am not gullible enough to believe that.

That's true, but what makes them plausible is that they fit the pattern of her other answers. She has displayed her ignorance on all of the few occasions on which she has spoken publicly. If these specific charges are exxagerated they can be ignored, but if her other pronouncements had been models of informed intelligence they would be discarded instantly on hearing them.

[phkrause]

I'm not disagreeing but she was elected to a number of different offices. And has done a fairly good job. She probably was out of her element when picked to be VP. I don't believe that McCain would have picked a complete idiot. Again I'm not a republican and I would not have chosen her, with other candidates that were probably better.

pk

[carolaa]

... one of the reasons why an honest person like Ron Paul did not stand a chance.

It's true. The honest ones almost never win.

[Woody]

That was true this time as well ...

[carolaa]

I agree. Ralph Nader lost again.

[Woody]

Carolaa ... how do you manage to twist what I say to your advantage? lol

[carolaa]

This from the King of Twist!

[Neil D]

This from the King of Twist!

Um, wouldn't that be "Queen of Twist"? I'm trying to be PC here...

[Woody]

Originally Posted By: carolaa

This from the King of Twist!

Um, wouldn't that be "Queen of Twist"? I'm trying to be PC here...

That SHE is ...

[Bravus]

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This from the King of Twist!

Chubby Checker?

[Dr. Shane]

She has displayed her ignorance on all of the few occasions on which she has spoken publicly.

She had messed up some questions with Couric. I don't think she did too bad with Gibson. I saw townhall meetings she was in as well as interviews on FOXNews where she came off as very knowledgeable. However those interviews and townhalls were not highly publicized and ran on news shows over and over like her mess-ups.

[Neil D]

Originally Posted By: Bravus

She has displayed her ignorance on all of the few occasions on which she has spoken publicly.

She had messed up some questions with Couric. I don't think she did too bad with Gibson. I saw townhall meetings she was in as well as interviews on FOXNews where she came off as very knowledgeable. However those interviews and townhalls were not highly publicized and ran on news shows over and over like her mess-ups.

Gosh, Shane...Can't you make the determination about a person by their responses to the reporter? Gibson's interviewed showed that she was suspicious of his reporting....and with good reason...She just didn't know what he was going to ask, and she didn't know the right answers to satisfy the public, cus she was searching and rephrasing the question. Charlie wouldn't be swayed and had to clarify each subject of his questions...She just didn't know..

[Woody]

Do you feel that God always gets what He wants?

[Woody]

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HEY REDWOOD

Hey ... I hear yah. But me ear drums are burstin.

I don't doubt that he allows the leaders to exist. But I doubt that they are His chosen.

His chosen would have included Sarah Palin.

[Bravus]

A God who intentionally sets up Hitler and Stalin and gives them the power to do what they did for his own purposes is morally no better than them.

[Neil D]

A God who intentionally sets up Hitler and Stalin and gives them the power to do what they did for his own purposes is morally no better than them.

Not necessarily....Remember the cosmic forces that allowed Job to suffer consequences of natural desasters.....

Definately a legit observation....but at the same time, somewhat answerable....

[Woody]

God is in control in the sense that he gives up control to Satan who is the real one in control of this earth.

Things are obviously not going the way of the desires of God. This is not a foretaste of Heaven. God is simply allowing the way of Satan to be evidenced and seen before the heavenly courts.