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PAT Buchanan IS always RIGHT!
Sarah Palin knows it.

Long live Richard Nixon and long live his legacy! RN Forever!

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Give me a break. Pat Buchanan is more of an America-first patriot than Wexler could ever dream of being. Pat is no anti-Semite.

I admire Sarah Palin for showing the good sense to support Pat Buchanan, a man who ALWAYS puts the interest of his own country FIRST...unlike the profiteers who control both the Democratic and Republican parties and barely throw a bone to We the People.

I still think the best quote about Pat Buchanan was the one the late Molly Ivins made about his address to a National GOP Convention: "It sounded better in the original German." His class warfare techniques follows the the populist portion of Nazi ideology that brought Hitler to power that was abandoned in the night of the Long Knives when that portion of the party was liquidated.

Are Pat's quotes any worse or anti-semetic than Rev. "God DAMN America" and "US of KKK" Wright? (I HATE calling him Reverend.. becuase Christ sure as hell wouldnt approve of his views)

Why is there such a double standard? We can compare McCain and Palin to anyone with a TWINGE of racsism and that must be what they think. But Obama can go to a RACIST church for 20 yrs and have MANY other nefarious associations and NO ONE holds his feet to the fire for this...

Damn the liberal media in this country I say... I cant wait for they day when the Dems take over all media and Hollywood (its happening now...fairness doctrine anyone) and only allow "Govrenment Approved" news and media to be let out to the public.

Why couldn't Palin just admit that she was a Buchanan supporter? I like her even more because she was. What this seems like is her first manipulation by the media. The media hates Buchanan and always has. I think she's being less than honest. Why is it unacceptable to say you were a supporter of Buchanan? I voted for him in 2000, and I tell people all the time. I'm not ashamed of it. In fact, I'm proud of it--especially after seeing how looney Bush really is.

Shoot...Friday she's announced, I enjoy a nice Labor Day weekend, trying like the dickens to stay away from this crap.
Come back today, and they have this gal and her daughter tarred and feathered..

Boy, Mac has scared the crap of of these force-fed Geese. lmao

People have to understand that almost NOBODY of national prominence ever comes to Alaska. When they do, it's a big deal. If you're into politics, Pat Buchanan is quite famous. Many Americans don't consider nationalism to be a dirty word. We love our country, and place her prosperity above all others. That doesn't mean we support Buchanan's anti-semetic views.

Regarding this whole Buchanan fracas... how many people do you think have actually read the quotes by Mr. Buchanan on that link provided? And furthermore, how many people have actually read his books, not just the singular sentences or quotations selected by his enemies?

Pat Buchanan is a strong supporter of Israeli autonomy and prosperity and has NEVER been a Nazi sympathizer. His greatest strength has simply been his greatest fault at times - he can be too honest and too clear as to be non-politically correct. He tends to say the things many of us think but never say, at least publicly. So easy it is to be taken out of context!

One of the examples cited as "anti-jew": "I know the power of the Israeli lobby and the other lobbies, but we need a foreign policy that puts our own country first."

What's wrong with this statement? How are any of his comments about the powerful Israeli lobby in Washington "anti-semitic"? Is it equally wicked to criticize Chinese influence in our political process? Is there some FANCY, RACIST term for talking negatively about CHINESE influence?

It's incredible how imbicile and elementary some political adults can be.

Rep. Wexler said: "Pat Buchanan is a Nazi sympathizer with a uniquely atrocious record on Israel, even going as far as to denounce bringing former Nazi soldiers to justice and praising Adolf Hitler for his 'great courage.'"

This is absolute character assasination and completely untrue, and it sickens me that an elected official can get away with spewing this crap about another public figure. His "record on Israel is simply of frustration over mis-prioritized U.S. Foreign policy and he never "praised Hitler for his great courage"... he noted that Adolf's strong leadership abilities allowed him to manipulate an entire nation to endorse terrible policies... something Pat warns us to be careful of in our own nation.

Ironically, bloggers on DailyKos or HuffPost would find Pat Buchanan a friend of theirs on foreign policy. Maybe they should shut up long enough to figure that out. I am glad that Sarah Palin saw through the rubbish and I hope she sees as Buchanan does how arrogant American foreign policy has been since Harry Truman was President.

Some of the Wexler types on this comment section are hilarious (in a sad way). Quite frankly, I'd be even more eager to vote for a ticket with Gov. Palin on it if she were a Buchanan Brigader! Just think, someone in the White House who would end illegal immigration, negotiate fair trade agreements instead of giving away the store like we are currently doing, stand up for traditional values and stop trying to be the worlds policeman. Now that would be something to look forward to!!!

I happen to be very pro-Israel and also supported Buchanan's runs for President. As someone else pointed out, If there's someone I agree with on 90% of the issues, I'm not going to abandon them over one issue. Those that make the neo-cons (or neo-libs for that matter) middle east policy the be all and end all of their political ideology do great harm to this country.

Sen. OBAMA, if you are truly genuine and honest with your promise of CHANGE in the White House, why not make that CHANGE in CONGRESS and the MEDIA. I think these two groups are the CANCER of our society and a shame for the country.
If you can promise that, then I'll take
Biden, Hilary and Bill credible in their speech that you are "ready to become president".
I'll vote for you and campaign for you.

Steve, I couldn't agree more with you. Ron Paul, is a decent and honorable man, a thinker, a man who has delivered thousands of human beings into the world as a doctor, but no, NO!, he isn't good enough for brainwashed, sheepish, Americans who every four years dutifully go to the polls, to elect the same type of people who have brought the nation to its knees. We can't give Dr. Paul a chance, even though we could vote for someone else four years later. Oh no, that would be too radical, compared to a guy to says we might have to be in "Iraq for 100 years, or a guy who has been sitting in a church with a racist preacher for twenty years. I guess he didn't listen, he didn't inhale. We Americans have become sick, scared, addicted to comfort, valueless human beings. Sorry, just my opinion.

Pat Buchanan is right on a host of issues- 80% - and wrong on 20% - that's not a bad record. To run from support of Pat because of 20% of his views is silly. I could say, Bush is right 20% and wrong 80% - and has done far more damage to the GOP, the US economy and its future potential, along with open borders, a way of amassing power to the executive branch, picking the WRONG enemues while supporting groups that actually have done us harm - support of narco-states Mexico and Kosovo - growing government faster than LBJ - still not fixing the US military or supporting them with increase in pay - making Russia an enemy over yet one more regime change effort in far reaches of Europe on the Russian borders - the list goes on and on and on. Buchanan has a case of hissy over Israel's influence on the US, as for historical take on World War II - no worse than Bush's lack of understanding on the US Constitution or sitting back as manufacturing jobs go to China and the US economy is centralized in state run central banks - think Federal Reserve and the usual suspects - if a up and coming pol runs from any republican - it should be George W and his ilk. Bush I and II did to republicans and conservative movement what democrats and our worst enemies could not -- sold off the good parts and run the rest into the ground.

I keep hearing Palin would be one heartbeat away should McCain die in office. So what, elect a great speaker of the house who is strong on any issues she's weak on. He or she would be the new vice president to her. The McCain dying in office senerio does not fly. Mcain's not dead and Obama would be in charge when nobody has to die. What if Biden dies you bunch of what ifer's. Makes no sense to keep bringing that stupid argument up.

Ron Paul has my vote....

Slomo, you wrote: "What if we're in a war and McCain dies. She's in charge?"

WE ARE AT WAR RIGHT NOW! And you want to elect Sen. Obama--who has less executive experience than Gov. Palin--putting him in charge rightaway! DOES THAT MAKE SENSE?

It's now being reported in the Jerusalem Post that Joe Biden may have said that Israel needs to learn to live with a nuclear Iran.

Um, Pat just became a very small part of our campaign, since Joey is one step away from the Prez, at least as wannabee at this stage.

Johny McCain will pounce all over this one, folks. Just Sayin'.

Much to do about NOTHING. Wexler, the supposed congressman from my district and general embarrassment, should be the last one to cast stones. If this the best left's got, be content with the house and senate come November.

# one pick should've been Alan Keyes, number 2 Buchannan, 3 - Palin.
Pat B. is a patriotic American, 100%

Wexler says "It is frightening that John McCain would select someone one heartbeat away from the presidency who supported a man who embodies vitriolic anti-Israel sentiments."

And yet Wexler supports a man (Obama) who worked and was friends with Columbia University professor Rashid Khalidi -- a harsh critic of Israel who reportedly worked on behalf of the PLO when it was labeled a terror group by the State Department. He was also close friends with the IR-reverend Jeremiah Wright who often preached a one-sided story of evil Israel attacking innocent Palestinians and presented a lifetime achievement award to Louis Farrakhan. And there's much more. If Wexler is so critical of McCain for doing something that isn't even true, how could he -- or any Jew for that matter -- support Obama.

What if we're in a war and McCain dies. She's in charge? This seems like a desperate move by somebody I thought was finally doing all right. Doesn't make sense.

Does she have a 20 year history of sitting and listening to Pat Buchanan, every single weekend? Did she give him money every week? Did she serve on a board with Buchanan? Did she have financial dealings with him.

Yes, her association with him must be looked into. So that we can see if she shares his feelings. Just like we must look closer to Obama's associations

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see this woman has more integrity than any politician on the national scene at this time. Take the time to read a little about her and don't let your ideology get in the way of clear, common sense thinking. I personally am not a McCain backer, but Palin adds much to his ticket. It will make me look closer at the McCain/Palin campaign.

By the way, it is "Down"---not "Down's" Syndrome. I have a child with Down Syndrome. It took me many years to realize the correct name.

Palin is an outstanding pick. Skeptical? Watch and learn.

If she is a Buchananite than I have even more reason to vote for her!!

leave it to mccain to pick another screwball.but what else would anyone expect.

yep seems like the dirt is already being served up on mrs. palin. this is not the only lie they've caught her in. i was reading about this "bridge to nowhere" project about her taking state funding for the bridge, lied the other day at the rally about turning down the money from congress. but anyways it was in an alaska newspaper that she was for it. how could anyone support pat "racist" buchannan? he even said it himself she was at his fundraiser, say what you want about rev. wright but he didn't kill anybody that's for damn sure.

Laura Ingraham claims that in a recent interview of Gov. Palin, she stated that she's "against Amnesty for illegal aliens". I'd like to hear that from the horse's mouth. And more importantly, I'd like to hear McCain state clearly and unilaterally that he would never sign any sort of Amnesty bill from Congress. He won't do that, of course, which is why he's not getting my vote. But I will quietly support Gov. Palin.
Rep. Wexler's a Communist and a lying loudmouth. He's also been investigated for corruption. He's simply an attack dog for the far left. I wouldn't believe a word he says.

judas priest, will you give us (real conservatives) a break. William F. Buckley was a clown and a parody of his former self by 1991. He was a faux conservative in other words. Every true conservative knew this by that time. No, anything he said about conservatives,(not neo-conservatives whom he bowed to) post 1980 was a joke. Pat Buchanan was and is not an anti-semite, unless you believe the defintion of an anti-semite is anyone who disagrees with Jewish folks on political issues. If that is what you mean, then Buchanan is not alone, believe me.

M & M:

And what is your objection to Rep. Wexler calling Buchananan anti-Semite? After all, he is one.

To All:

Sorry about the double post. My finger twitched.

That is three separate ties to the Buchanan campaign. That's trouble. If a bit more evidence shows up she wears the "liar" label from then on. And the Republicans can't afford to drop her from the ticket.

That's the trouble when you selected unvetted politicians on the spur of the moment.

I wonder if anybody has a transscript of the meeting where she "welcomed" Buchanan...

Mr. Wexler is playing with serious gutter politics. The line between his tactics and the neocons is very thin indeed.

We've seen this movie before, and it is very regressive and very ugly. But par for the course.

Bobby:

Pat Buchanan not an anti-semite? Try reading an essay by that notorious left-winger, the late William F. Buckley, in the National Review:

National Review, In Search of Anti-Semitism, dated December 30, 1991. In the article, Buckley concludes that Pat Buchanan was ... "a Gentile who said things about Jews that could not reasonably be interpreted as other than anti- Semitic in tone and in substance."

According to Diana Mrs. Palin is an extremist but not Obama, a friend to an admitted and avowed terrorist and a racist preacher whom he was even married by. Are you people just plain sick or evil. Which is it?

I'm dense. I'm dumb. I just don't understand.

The Dems are quite upset over Palin attending a single meeting for Pat Buchanan and given that one meeting believe she must endorse all of Pats opinions.

The Dems have no trouble over BHO's numerous meetings with an avowed US terrorist, actively participate and contribute to a priest and a minister who regularly state the US is the cause for all world problems and meet numerous times with others tied to Middle East terrorist groups.

Could some Dem explain to me why Palin's meeting is bad while Barrack can meet with anyone and it's ok?

Why is this not a double standard?

"Here is a man, Barack Obama, with extreme intelligence combined with thoughtful and caring decision-making. "

This extremely intelligent man who sits on several international investigative committees two weeks ago didn't know that Russia actually sits on the Security Council at the UN. This intelligent man didn't know Russia can veto any proposal that comes to the Council. High school kids know it but he didn't.

Now I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt that simple mistakes can be made, although he makes them regularly. Like he doesn't know where he is, Kansas City or St. Louis, or he doesn't know where he's been, like he actually visited 57 states or after living in Hawaii for 12 years didn't know the Japanese dropped more than one bomb on Pearl Harbor and on and on and on.

But this thoughtful man will solve social security, reduce taxes for 95% of the people, end our war with Islamic fundamentalists, improve our military, stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons, prevent Russia from ever invading another country, reduce world poverty by 25% in five years, sell one million cars in 4 years that get 159 miles before a charge is needed even though the technology doesn't exist yet and the batteries available cost about $30,000 every two years, give free preschool to everyone in the US, give all teachers in the US a pay raise, give cars and free day care to all single mothers, force oil companies to drill where they haven't found any oil, tax oil companies an unknown and undefined windfall profits tax, end global warming, the seas will begin to recede, increase world wide goodwill towards the US, increase European troops in Afghanistan via Nato without restrictions, have the US achieve energy independence in 10 years without drilling and disease throughout the world will be reduced dramaticly if not ended.

Not bad for such an extremely intelligent man who is so very humble.

Although he did set a new record for the number of times the word "I" was used in a single acceptance speech.

Please! Palin "wore the button" as a sign of welcoming to Buchanan?? Do people actually believe this? So.. if a white supremist was running for Prez, and came to Wasilla, she'd wear the button and go to the event? How about Obama? Will she wear an Obama button and attend an event if he holds it in her town?

Can't these people do anything HONEST? She was a foot soldier for Buchanan. How does anyone expect us to believe otherwise when ALL of her beliefs tie in with Buchanan's platform? If McCain insists on giving us an inexperienced extremist as at VP that'll be one heartbeat away from Leader of the Free World, then for heaven's sake BE HONEST about her! Do they think we're stupid?

Wow! It sure is encouraging to hear Dems so concerned about family values that are not work related and for personal mistakes that happened over 20 years ago.

If JM had dumped his wife last week, last year or maybe in the last 5 years they may have a point. But over 20 years ago?
Get real.

What happened to family values when a Dem president had affairs in the white house? Oops, there was more than one.

Ok, how about a Dem president who will call a press conference for the entire nation, look directly into the camera and say "I, did not have sex with that woman". Ok that was also personal.

How about a Dem president who, while in charge of the whole justice dept will take an oath and lie while on the witness stand? Oops the Dems feel that's ok too.

If they want to go back over 20 years, how about kicking out all those who were LEADERS of the KKK? Oops, that they can forgive.

Would these same Dems like to open up the death of Mary Jo Kopekne and how Ted Kennedy not only caused her death but left her to die rather than save her and then actively participated in covering up her death? Would these same family values Dems investigate this as well?

For some reason when it comes to family values the crickets are chirping and there's no sound coming from the Dems...

Mr. Buchanan has never been an anti-semite. Those that accused him of this are shameless individuals who,like the liberal media, destroy people they do not agree with by calling them racists, anti-semites, nativists, etc. All emotionally charged words, used irresponsibly. Like the poster Jane, who called Carol a racist, because Carol said she was afraid to vote for Obama. Maybe Carol believes Obama is a racist for having attended the Reverend Wrights church of twenty years?? In the same way, Mr. Buchanan has always had the best interests of this nation first, as his concern, unlike other politicians. What a crime.

Outrageous, now Obama's Harvard Law degree is being questioned? Pardon me; what's wrong with these good for nothings? Let's learn to respect each others. Here is a man, Barack Obama, with extreme intelligence combined with thoughtful and caring decision-making.
McCain is a continuation of this failed Bush/Cheney administration - war, bad economy, tarnished international image, squandered surplus from Pres Clinton. Sarah Palin is a Pat Buchanan brigade? No surprise here - this is typical John McCain’s judgment. He left his wife for a trophy and rich Cindy McCain. Did you see him on CNN last night when accepted the fact that he applied for marriage license with Cindy 5 months before the final divorce with his original wife?
Where is the anger and the religious righteousness’? Where is the family values?

d:

The establishment media created the phony image of McCain as a Maverick.

Now that it no longer suits their purpose, they tear down their own straw man.

McCain is and always has been just a lackey of the Establishment, just like all the rest of those in the top ranks of BOTH political parties.

"Hopefully, McCain & company will not alienate Buchanan supporters. If they do, he loses the election."

Buchanan supporters disagree with McCain on just about everything.

The war in Iraq, illegal immigration, trade, you name it.

They will not be voting for McCain.

They will be voting for Barr or Baldwin or maybe even Ralph Nader, or they may just stay home.

Why fuss, the deed is done. No one can stop what is about to happen. This is destiny and will be in the history books for our great grand children to read and aspire to.

--Lou R--The Governor of Alaska is indeed a breath of fresh air and is no more a political opportunist than Obama or any other candidate running for office. While Obama has been promising "I wills" for 12 years, she has actually been doing credible political work. As a former 25 year Alaska resident, I will take Wasilla, AK over dirty, crime ridden south Chicago where criminals hang out on every corner and one needs a body guard to walk down the street. Yes, I have seen both--Chicago, the home to the most corrupt politicians in the country and Alaska with its mountains, decent people and God's natural beauty. Governing Alaska's area is like overseeing 1/5 of the USA, it is not a do-nothing job.
The Democratic platform spews out rights and opportunities to everyone but in actuality, they are a bunch of whiners and hypocrites.
McCain/Palin is a more honest and decent set of officials and have more experience and better judment to offer. They will take the USA in the right direction, not the socialist/communist direction.

Her anti-science world view automatically disqualifies her.

So far as I know the only two duties of a VP is to vote in the Senate in case of a tie vote and to step in should the POTUS become incapacitated. Anything else is purely optional.

Given Harry Reid's Senate practice of not allowing a vote on anything unless he has overwhelming margins for victory, I doubt she will ever cast a vote.

Can you think of any better part time job to raise children?

Has anyone asked Governor Palin how she feels about illegal immigration and is she in favor of amnesty?

Hopefully, McCain & company will not alienate Buchanan supporters. If they do, he loses the election. Also, Governor Palin is supposed to be honest and trustworthy and can handle her own convictions. If she is as strong as we are lead to believe, she will speak her own mind - otherwise, she loses our support. It's just that simple. We are ready for a strong woman in Washington. Let's hope she fits the bill and McCain isn't blowing smoke.

arah Palin is a great pick for VP !
I'm excited that she will bring a great deal of executive experience to the McCain-Palin ticket--in fact, tons more experience than Obama.

Posted by: Susanna Robey
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Yeh, 18 months? Half of that time,
out hunting? Population of Alaska?
670,000 people, Population of the
smallest state in the union?
Rhode Island 1,067,610!

90% of Harvard grads come out Magna cum laude. It is a phony harvard title. Obama could not even do his homework. Harvard had to have people help him with homework and the answers to tests. that is the harvard way.

The attack dogs paid for by Obama are working hard. they know Palin is a terrific wonderful honest person. Of course the source of all democratic corruption must not allow a reform person to get into power and disrupt their corruption party in washington dc. More of the same old lies by Obama.

Ironic placement of the truth at the end of the cataloging of the liberal rants that Palin is a buchanan supporter.
She supported Forbes in 2000. End of story, except for liberal ideologes.

It has become clear Palin is a political opportunist who has ambition and self-serving interests above all else, including her 4 month old son and young sibblings. The VP's office becomes a daycare center; national security meetings and dignity visits are rescheduled due to diaper change and feeding times. McCain and Palin's visit into the hurricane for photo ops shows more poor judgment as the officials there are busy in advance of the pending storm. The Secret Service, media drag alongs and local police support help to create a distraction from important work and logistical movement discussions needing to take place. A phot op in such a zone is in bad taste.

Let me say that no one should vote for Palin because she's a woman - just as no one should vote for Obama because he's black.

But I applaud both the Democrats and John McCain for breaking the mold and moving both parties into the 21st century by proclaiming once and for all that the highest office in the land is no longer reserved solely for white men.

Obama has endured 18 months of ridiculous scrutiny and political attacks while running for President. (the same length of time Palin was Gov of a state of 600k people.)

Obama has been addressing issue of natonal/international importance since 2004 Palin, 3 days. Sorry I'll take Harvard Magna Cum Laude over U. of Idaho for pres any day but conservatives have never places much stock in the whole "Education" thing.

Wow, conservative are funny dismissing the US Senate as experience, considering that's where McCain has his.

Marylou: "A governor is "on" 24/7, dealing with a wide range of issues"

Bwahahahahaha!

In Alaska? The state is hibernating for three months during the winter. And they're closed down for three months during the summer for hunting and fishing trips (with lots of opportunities to bribing officials when in hibernation and during those trips).

Let's see a video of Palin and Obama, and how they spent the last 20 years.

The mentors they had, their associates, how they bought their homes,the decisions they made both personally and politically.
Lets see the laws they passed, how they spent taxpayers money, the budgets they balanced, how the stood up to corruption. See if they kept their promises.

The videos must be factual-absolutely no lies.

Based on those videos whose judgement would America trust more--if they were being honest?

Palin is far more qualified than Obama. A governor is "on" 24/7, dealing with a wide range of issues, making umpteen decisions a day, dealing with fiscal matters, and overseeing the running of a state including its national guard.

Obama voted "present" 130 times, claimed to have "pushed the wrong button" a dozen times (always on controversial issues), and has been quoted as saying when it came to making a difficult decision "that's above my paygrade".

Palin vs Obama = No Contest!!

This is fascinating. Obama has promised a new kind of politics and changing the way Washington works. He's also warned against voting on wedge issues which he claims his opponents use to secure voter loyalty.

So what happens? McCain, who has a record of fighting to change "business as usual" in Washington, selects a fellow maverick with a proven record of change and going against her own party in order to reform government.

How do the Dems fight this ticket of Proven Change? By trying to get us to vote on wedge issues - the same old abortion song the conservatives have been playing for so long.

Well, I want true change in Washington with proven leadership. I'll take Team Maverick over Team Liberal to achieve that end. And wedge issues won't take my eye of the Reform ball.

Sara Palin is on the ticket so she can speak to all the people in "small towns clinging to thier guns and religion",...oh and alot of them are women. Obama will have to trend lightly for the next sixty days. I don't agree with McCain or Palin on alot of social issues but no one can argue their fiscal standards, and right now alot of people in DC need econ 101 including Republicans and Dems.

As a lifelong staunch republican I am voting for Obama....

Actually, that's crap, but so are all these "I have always voted democrat but no I'm voting for McCain" liars in this thread. Not enough power in admitting you're a repub and making a pro-McCain comment I guess.

I wonder what Sarah's stand on Israel issue and hers struggle against the IslamoFascist terror. Is there something new in that matter?

So after Saddleback, Russo-Georgia and Palin ... BHO is playing "catch-up" or "abandon-ship" on the evangelical votes ...

The tide is turning ... ...

If only BHO had picked Hillary or showed some respect for the 18 million, BHO and his small group wouldn't be so very, very nervous and resorting to name calling.

peach thats still bewtter than 889th out of 894. So live with it.

2 other things that I'd add :

1. It is kinda odd that Obama himself has taken on the role of the ATTACK DOG himself one day after his DNC coronation. He left the high ground of his Greek temple, went straight for Gutter politics ... I am sure Karl Rove and Carville (vengeance)are smiling now....something has gone really wrong in the Obama camp ...weak in his knees ?

2. Never, never, never underestimate the power of the grass-roots movement amongst the social conservatives ... Do so @ your won peril ... Kerry was leading at this juncture of the race, if I recall by a much wider margin ... and look what happened to this left leaning intellectual (well, don't get me wrong, I actually like both Kerry and Obama as persons, but they failed to realise that Middle America is still Right-of-Center)... so McCain just unleashed that power-base which is really lukewarm during the GOP Primary'08

Some Dems just don't get it.

Having a woman president with Mrs Palin's character, resolve and her wanting to CHANGE the status quo to actually SOLVE problems and FIGHT corruption, whether its Rep or Dems is a breath of fresh air this country needs.

Some Dems are very, very afraid of change.

She will actually work to get things done!

GO BARR

republicans we now have a reason to try out that 3rd party

GO BARR!!!!!!

This is the equivalent of the gas tax holiday. No logical reason to do it!
Is it because McCain puts his aspirations to be President before the greater good of the Nation?
Is she really the best VP candidate the Republicans have to offer?

This is really a Senior moment from McShame!!

"Many in her own state,including Republicans and conservatives aren't happy with Miss Alaska."

Mrs Alaska has an approval rating of 80-90%!!! This is better than any other governor, any other nationally elected official in the entire US!

To get an 80-90% approval rating means Dems in her state, who know her best, who know what she DOES as well as what she says, think she's doing great as well.

She not only gives good speeches, she actually accomplishes things, unlike a guy I've heard who is known for giving good speeches but doesn't follow through.

But there are 10-20% who don't like her. Like corrupt officials and those who profit from them, both Reps and Dems.

That's MRS. ALASKA to you !!!

Dave in lv -- what a great post about Iraq. If the media didn't protect the left's lies, the Dems couldn't take the office of dog catcher.

It's been interesting to watch the same Dems who urged Clinton in 1998 to sign the Iraqi Liberation Act whine now that something was actually done about the legislation THEY wrote!

Ryan C -
So you think Iraq's WMD were destroyed in 1998?

And the Dems in Congress and Clinton signed the Iraqi Liberation Act in 1998, which called for regime change, and warned of the dangers of Iraq's WMD program, because....Oh, you don't know? That's what I thought. Hint: It was because those Dems, including Biden, did not think Iraq had gotten rid of it's WMD program and they urged Clinton to get rid of those programs.

So I hear that Alan Colmes said last night on FNC that Palin's neglect caused her baby's down syndrome.

I'm sure the left will find a way to sink even lower. They always do.

Sarah Palin is so exciting. She is what this country needs a doer instead of a WHINER like Obama

Many in her own state,including Republicans and conservatives aren't happy with Miss Alaska. "She has no business being a heartbeat away from the presidency.The State Senate President thought it was a "joke".Some business minded Republicans consider her " a misguided populist,and an intellectual light weight".She believes in teaching "creationism" in public schools,denies global warming is man made,and is strongly aligned with Bush,and his policies. Read the Anchorage Daily News.

*sigh*...

How I wish people would look at ideas and platforms, instead of just image. Y'all are still stuck in high school, fighting over who the prom queen will be...

This is Grown Ups Land, where people have ideas and who force those ideas on you once you've voted them in power.

In that sense: take a look at Sarah Palin's background, political & social ideology. Then, take a look at George W. Bush, in 2000.

When I compared the two, I was struck by how much they're alike.

Polls showed that most think that McCain picked Palin to shore up his conservative base, as McCain has always been viewed as Republican "lite" and p.o'd his own party plenty. Gender came behind that.....something to think about.
GREAT TICKET.......McCAIN/PALIN!!!!

Frieda:

Thank you for sharing.

Palin is quite a woman!

It would have been terrific to have had both her and Hillary on the same ticket!

Although I'm "pro-choice"... I guess "pro-life" is a "pro-choice"
selection.

As for Obama, I disagree with his legislation pushing for the unassisted death of a living being expelled from
it's mother's womb during a botched up late-term abortion!

Although Hillary would have