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Could someone pleasssssseeeee tell me why Palin gave Kopp (Monegan's replacement) a $10,000 severence package after he only lasted 11 days in the position? Was it hush money?

"one result of Obama's egomanical convention was his tossing megathousands of American Flags in the hopper!"

A few things on this.

Before 2p today, when this respondent posted this statment, I had already read that this story, started by Sen McCain or his supporters, was a lie.
So, please do us all the favor of doing a bit of research before you state something as fact.

And isn't every convention really somewhat ego driven? A person doesn't run for this office if they don't have a healthy ego.

Unfortunately, if nothing else, the comments to the post confirm the inability for many of us to have a conversation about the real issues facing our nation. It would seem, McCain campaign manager Davis called it when he stated that this election is not about issues since there appears to be no plan to have a discussion about issues.

Personally, I don't care about Gov. Palin's personal life. But since we have been told lies by the current Repub administration which has been highjacked by the Bush/Cheney administration like the rest of the country, I would feel less concerned about things if the woman on the ticket spoke honestly about her positions. If earmarks are the only way to get funding for big ticket items, and every Gov. does it, fine. But don't say you don't when you do. That's just invites more scrutiny which you will not like.

If we cannot rely on out media to get the facts straight, how can we have a working democracy.

If anyone deserves to be sued for malpractice, it's our "respected sources" of news.

I just finished a fully-sourced piece debunking Palin's claims on the Bridge to Nowhere and earmarks.

m.tobias:

"The McCain campaign said Palin opposed the infamous "bridge to nowhere." That's false. "

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No it's not>

Sarah was "for" the bridge before she qas against it!.

Obama flip-flops all the time;\
why shouldn't she be able to occasionally?

In any case, Obama got the "pork" sifted into his pockets and those of his family and friends.

Palin didn't get any pork; I guess that's because she prefers moose!

'Obama will waste our money too.

Posted by: riley | Sep 7, 2008 2:00:17 PM

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one result of OBama's egomanical convention was his tossing megathousands of American Flags in the hopper!

How dare he!

Why couldn't he have donated them to some inner city schools.... or. instead of "trashing" them, given them a dignified demise by fire?

This is the man who wants to be elected to PROTECT this very flag!

hmmmmm

Van Orange, Ryan C. and Prez:

How do you like the polls being even steven for the two presidential candidates? Are you going to whine, or are your claws going to come out? Or, are you going to act like Annie Oakley with a six shooter? Or, does Obama feel the same way he felt about the alienated Hillary supporters, "They'll get over it!" lolololol I am loving it!

Some thing is really strange about this lady Palin using all these stall tackie to prevent coming forward for the media to interview her.Why?
The media is not over bearing her. She can not answer questions and she is afraid of the questions that would be asked and she is making up all these issues hiding behind this campagin as if she is being attack,
Now, she stated she was a hockey mom and like a bull dog and the difference was lipstick so come on and answer these news media questions. I challenge you to that. Either shut up or step forward unless you got some thing to hide.

Every voter out there you will be a fool to vote for this woman. As VP she will have to give news media speech and be in presence of the media. She been in the state government and she once was a sport reporter. Every news media you need to investigate her until election day. This is McCain stall games and this shows she nor him got any sense.

mcPain couldn't run under his own brand, he has to run under Obama's Change platform. Unfortunately, he is supposedly running from his own party.
A snake in sheep's clothing is still a snake.
Bush was TOLD binLaden was going to attack. Where were the terror alerts?
Shrub's watch- feel safer? How about Katrina? Eating cake the both of them while people suffered.

Voters only need to look at the past decisions of both candidates to see how they will spend money as president.

Obama spent millions in earmarks some going to Michelle's employer--thousands to Father Pfleger.

McCain no earmarks.

Look at the conventions.
McCain had a simple screen with a flag.

Obama spent $6 million on a Temple and millions on color-coordinated food.

Obama will waste our money too.

Polls only matter if Obama is ahead.

Zogby International
McCain-Palin
49.7%
Obama-Biden
45.9%

Gallup daily
McCain 48%
Obama 45%

And this still doesn't reflect the full RNC bounce

Usually Americans are offended when someone lies to them.

The issue is that Palin has taken so much money from DC up to Alaska that it makes 'fiscal reform' from the ticket a source of laughter.

She had hired a Jack "I'm off to jail for 4 years" Abramoff protege to do the fund porking.

She ran a 527 soft money fund for Ted "I'm indicted for corruption" Stevens.

McCain cannot back up the rhetoric with facts.
He can only whimsically recall the nostalgia of his yesteryear.

Palin didn't "take on" the allegedly corrupt Alaskan senator; she allied herself with him throughout her brief political career. That includes, we learned today, Palin's work on Stevens' 527 group.

The McCain campaign said Palin opposed the infamous "bridge to nowhere." That's false.

The campaign said Palin supported the Bush "surge" policy. That's false. The campaign said Palin is the "commander in chief" of the Alaska National Guard. That's misleading.

Who is Putin voting for? Check out Obama's reckless agenda funded by the tax payer. He will break the back of this economy.This courting of Socialism is dangerous for this county.

I see this site is populated by thugs for Obama too. You Obama thugs are all over the web. you make the swift boaters look like choir boys.

Gee, that's see, Obama is beating up on Sarah for doing her job as mayor and governor.

It is the responsibility of every mayor and governor to do the best for their town ot state.

Is Obama trying to tell us doing your best is bad! What a message to send. "Elect me president,and I'll make America a third rate nation!"

Rodney,

Get your facts straight. McCain never said it was about personality, someone on his campaign did.

And Sarah Palin needed pork at first bc that is what held up the budget. But she has been cutting it in an unprecedented way and vetoing it. Mind you, her approval rating was over 80% for a reason.

And John McCain has never even once supported pork.

However, barack Obama has gone crazy with pork, about 1mm for every working day. NICE candidate you have there. What a total hypocrite.

Open your eyes. Obama is a fraud - all talk no action.

LETS SEE----D---AVERAGE MCCAIN DEALING WITH ISSUES----BOMB BOMB IRAN---WE ARE ALL GEORGIANS TODAY----WE ARE LIVING IN AN ERA OF PROSPERITY TODAY DUE TO NAFTA-----THE SURG THE SURGE------AND CHINA IS REAPING THE OIL---DOES ANYONE REALLY THINK THAT HE CAN DEAL WITH ISSUES---WHAT A JOKE
GOODBY

MCCAIN HIMSELF SAID IT IS ABOUT PERSONALITIES---AND PALIN IS THE QUEEN OF PORK---DO THE RESEARCH AND CHECK IT OUT --ALL TRUE---PER CAPITA----PALIN IS THE WINNER

The question is why people aren't buying health insurance. Because it's not affordable? That's complete BS. People can afford cable tv, but refuse to cancel their subscription. If they would cancel it they'd be able to afford health insurance - but they don't, bc they are short-sighted and want someone else to foot the bill.

Socializing medicine also brings corruption - just ask anyone in Europe. Doctors try to convince people they don't need a surgery, or they ignore your illnesses, because the gov can only afford so much. To make matters worse, you're not allowed to pay for a surgery out of pocket if the governmet decides you don't deserve it. Old people are often left to die in order to free up money for others.

The only real losers here are the children of these deadbeat parents who refuse to give up
Cable tv, their cell phones and other wasteful spending in order to get their children health insurance.

The real joke here is Obama claiming that McCain is trying to make this race about personality and not issues. Once Palin is now the new phenom, and Obama is old news he gets angry.

But to make matters worse, we've been hearing about Obama for over a year nonstop and most people have no idea what he stands for other than:
1. Socialize everything
2. Raise the corporate tax rate (newsflash barack: it's the second highest in the world as it is!)
3. Redistribute money from hardworking and successful to lazy and unsuccessful.

In terms of foreign policy, he shifts his position every day so who knows what he stands for.

The only sure thing is Barack Obama wants to usher in Socialism into the US. If you're a socialist, go ahead and vote for him. If you're not, avoid him like the plague.

For all of those saying Sarah Palin is not ready to be VICE-President because she knows nothing about Irag.

What the heck does Obama, who wants to be PRESIDENT, know about Iraq, other than he was against the war (so were a lot of people), before he was able to VOTE against the war, and AGAINST the surge (but now admits it has been successful).

He has only been there maybe twice in the whole time he's been Senator. Palin made a trip over there practically immediately after becoming Governor. Palin also has a son who has been training for deployment to Iraq.

I doubt that Obama, the PRESIDENTIAL candidate, other than what his 500 advisers have been telling him for the last 18 months, knows all that much more about Iraq than Palin, the VICE-Presidential Candidate does.

And I will bet by the time she has her debate with Biden, she has been brought up to speed on what information she might not already have.

Turning to the issues for a minute, the federal government is spending HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS on prescription drugs.

Barack Obama and Joe Biden believe that we use the purchasing power, just like when private companies like McDonald's order their potatoes, and negotiate the price with the big drug companies.

EVERY OTHER INDUSTRIAL COUNTRY IN THE WORLD SAVES THEIR TAX PAYERS BILLIONS OF DOLLARS BY NEGOTIATING ON THE PRICE OF PRESCRIPTIONS.

Why does John McCain favor wasting the American taxpayer money?

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Here's another question: Who is the REAL pro-life party? The Democrats!

If you have cancer and go to the local ER without insurance, you will very likely be sent back home without scheduling treatment. Send home to die.

Come back later when you have health insurance!

Biden and Obama think everyone should be able to by the same insurance as provided to members of congress.

Obama = socialism, "re-distribution of wealth" ( progressive is a code word for marxists socialism)

McCain = Capitalism, lower taxes and less government regulation

Obama = no drilling , no nuclear enegy

McCain = off shore drilling, build nuclear power plants

How again is she supposed to manage the economy? LOL what a joke!

JIff

Today the Rasmussen Poll states as follows:

In the first national polling results based entirely on interviews conducted after Sarah Palin’s acceptance speech, Barack Obama gets 46% of the vote and so does John McCain. When "leaners" are included, it’s all even at 48%. Tracking Poll results are released at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time each day

la, la, la, la, la oh it's such a happy day today!!! Enjoy this all of the obama junkies! lolololol And, it is only in the middle of the post covention bounce for McCain and Palin! Yes, yes, yes!!! Go McCain!

We are going to put Obama in his place and the Democratic party for being so vindictive with Hillary and Bill Clinton! They are going to be taught a huge lesson this year!

Obama = more govt. programs and spending

McCain = smaller govt. and less "pork"

All I do is rollin' in the dirt with Sarah Porkin', and half of America loves it!

Such an amazing country!

McCain and certainly Palin welcome all distractions with fervor, as long as they don't have to focus on the real current issues and consequently put their actual policy proposals on the table.

In a difficult times that make Americans look out for strong government, they still repeat that blasé phrase that "gorvernment gets in the way of the people"... Incredible. The GOP government is nowhere to be seen when things get really tough for Americans...

It's amazing me that the MSM doesn't hit the Republicans a whole lot harder on steering away from the issues time and again. We are fighting two wars, many millions of our fellow Americans are in serious economic troubles, our businesses, schools and cultural institutions are in decline... And the masses are cheering an Alaskan governor for reading a text written by a Bush speech writer!?!?

In TIME magazine, Joe Klein hits the nail on its head when he writes:

"Maybe I'm getting old, maybe it's that I've seen this act so often before, maybe it's that the people I talk to when I go out on the road really are having a harder time paying for things like health care, gasoline and college tuition, but I'm finding the Republican attempts to derail the conversation from the actual state of the country really depressing and disgraceful this year. They practice Orwellian politics of the crudest sort. They are trying to sell a big lie--that the election is about the social issues of the 1960s, or Barack Obama's patriotism or his eloquence, or the "angry left," when it's really about turning toward a more moderate path after the ideological radicalism and malfeasance of the past eight years."

Americans, please wake up. A 20th century POW story and a nice Alaskan smile have NO relevance whatsoever for what America and the world is demanding from the American Administration in the 21st century.

Not bad but weak. Just finished watching little George attempt to catch Obama out in a series of contradicting vicious gotcha questions. Quite a difference from the softball fluff piece with McCain

It's the economy stupid! People are gonna vote their wallets and they will vote Obama/Biden. NOBODY in their right mind would vote for another Republican! Tom Ridge called John McCain, John Bush....and he got that right!

Republicans try to throw people off by not discussing the issues, but it won't work.

Veteran for Obama/Biden

OBAMA SAY'S REGARDING MCCAIN:

"DON'T BE FOOLED"

"Suddenly He's The Change Agent?"...

"They Must Think You're Stupid"

Euro.guy is really a republican trying to swing up the mccain palin vote!

Desperate!

National Obama 46.6 macain 44.2

In Ohio mccain already leads by 0.6%
Your understanding is not do great person!

don't be blamed by 4 more years of cover up and secrecy...

and hiding from scrutiny on bad choices by avoiding and pointing fingers at the press...

throw the bums out...

no more Rovian tactics

no more Cheney tactics

No more manipulating the American people to our own detriment

throw the bums out!

Just like the press had to do with every candidate

just like the press had to fight for with Nixon and Libby.

just like the only way we have started to learn the truth on the disaster of katrina and the falsification of WMD and tricking the people into a war...

where are the interviews?

where are the answers?

the press IS the people.

the press iS what got us the truth the only times we got it in the past 8 years...

where are the interviews, the answers from her own ill-equipped knowledge base?

the McCain campaign is continuing the secrecy and cover ups of the last 8 years.

people call them out.

Mccain threw the country under the bus for marketing and manipulation...

just like their "cousins" who have "ruled" us into the last 8 years and our country and our economy falling apart.

throw the "secretive ones" ...the "un American ones" out...

Palin being removed from the scrutiny of ANYTHING outside words that were written by someone else and not showing that she comprehends ANY of the issues we face...

is not only sad...absurd...but scary that some people actually continue to fall for the slime that got us here on this downward spiral over the last 8.

Mccain's team IS the same team that got us the last 8 years of cover ups, lies, misleading statements in speeches...and then piointing fingers in three different directions and "blaming" the liberal press for actually asking questions to draw attention

Don't Be played throw the bums out.

Number of earmarks that McCain has attached to legislation bills...ZERO.

I repeat...ZERO.

The choice by McCain to NEVER attach earmarks is unmatched by ANY other Senator, and is a reflection of unrivaled moral character.

who gives a cr*p about Palin - she's a nobody who won't even bother to take interviews. frankly, i'm not interested in a candidate who only wants their polished side to show.

Euro.guy,

What has happened to America is the media here has stopped telling folks the truth.

The other thing is with all that heralded executive experience she's supposed to have and with all those earmarks she got for Wasilla and raising the sales tax (no state sales tax but there are local sales taxes) how is it she left the town $20 million in debt?

So, Obama has asked for earmarks that total about $80 per person for the population he represents and Palin has asked for earmarks that total about $300 per person for the population that she represents. But she is against earmarks so we should vote for her. In what world does that make any sense?

Given the tax revenues that the US derives from the state of Alaska and the amount of tax dollars that flow back into the state, Alaska qualifies as the largest welfare recipient in the US. Being the chief executive of such a welfare recipient is experience we can rely on, I'm sure.

Bottom line GOP, it's the economy that's gonna sink you like a rock. People are sick and tired of the GOP, yep, even here in Texas. McCain/Palin have no idea what is waiting for them Nov. 4th

Wasilla, a town of a little over 7,000, has a $30,000,000 budget! Citizens certainly do not pay all that. It should be called Pork Barrel City.

Palin is not ready on DAY ONE. No job traning in the white house. The Americans need some one who is ready on DAY ONE. She is not just reay for the job. May God bless America

IS PALIN READY FOR THE VP JOB???
SHE DOES NOT KNOW MUCH ABOUT IRAQ WAR THE MOST POPULAR AND WORST WAR IN THE WORLD. THIS PROVED THAT SHE DOES NOT KNOW ANY THING ABOUT FOREIGN POLICY.

I THINK McCAIN SHOULD TELL THE RPUBLICANS WHY SHE WAS CHOSEN AS HIS RUNNING MATE. WHY SHE WAS CHOSEN?????

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

Euro.guy

Where are you from ?

Euro.guy

We know the whole world hates us.

I went to europe and australia recently in australia they dont blame us for this tupid government more people voted aggainst bush than voted for him!

I voted gore and kerry!

Australia has the right way of voting everyone has to vote the have BBQ's at the polling places. If when did that here the republicans would only have a few seats!

Euro do you hate all Americans or just the sluggo like jerks ?

Europe cool so is Australia!

Air is cleaner people are happier!

We need new government let the change come Slug

Pumas,

If Palin is elected as VP this time,
She will be a GOP Presidential Nomenee in 2012, Do you think hillary can beat her then?
After 4 years of VP experience and popularity, Palin will beat hillary handily.
Maybe you want to cut your hands at that time.
Be smart.

Ok, enough with the 'muslim' stuff. I work for the Obama campaign, and not just in a local setting. I can promise you Senator Obama is NOT and NEVER was a muslim. Everything I've seen concerned in OH post is FALSE.

Let's get down to the issues people, that's what America is going to be thinking about when they step in the voting booth Nov. 4!

Sluggo,

Change from the BS we have now Change from a tax system that favours the poor Change from dumb wars that are costing my kid future!

Change from all the lies told by our leader!

Change from a screwed up health system!

Change from what we have now one big mess!

Change from people as dumb as you making decisions for us all!

Why do people care who is gay who is straight ?

I love the gays and the straight and think everyone who wants to marry should be able!

Every adult person has the right to love who they love!

Gay is good!

Straight is good!

Can we leave that BS out of this debate ?

John mcCain is a joke!

Sara Pliar is full off it!

I want change not more lies!

The difference in respect to earmarks of Obama and those of Palin is that Palin is making that a central campaign issue for her and its a lie. Senators get elected to represent their State. Whats good for the people of Ilinois could be good for the Country.

Gov. Palin is using her gender as a double edge sword. On one hand the media is sexist when it ask tough questions and on the other hand vote for me and McCaine because Im a strong woman and mother. To bad the media is allowing the Republicans to get away with it.

The other thing she should know is that Pitbulls often try to eat children.

Finally how in gods name a candidate can get away with saying an election will not be about issues as McCaine has said is beyond me.

Give me a break Palin. He represents the fifth most populous state whereas she represents the forty-seventh. Of course his state will be asking for more money. I am so sick of republicans making up the 'truth' as they go along and disappointed that so many American's still don't get it. Obama is no angel, but McCain/Palin's lies are downright scary. This is the same path that Bush took into office. Lies, double standards, and slander. McCain, a man I once respected, has thrown away everything that once made him respectable. He has no integrity and is more interested in winning this campaign than being honest with the American people. If you think I want to be lied to, guess again. The only person McCain is interested in is himself. And to quote John McCain:

'I didn't decide to run for president to start a national crusade for the political reforms I believed in or to run a campaign as if it were some grand act of patriotism. In truth, I wanted to be president because it had become my ambition to be president.' ~ From 'Worth the Fighting For' by J. McCain.

Jake,

The calibre of your punch is politically incorrect.

I think it needs deodorant (for B O )
and lysol (for his supporters).

In any case, clean up your act!

Davis, you do HA HA Ha very well. step up your game.

Posted by: Sluggo | Sep 7, 2008 4:38:25 AM

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I smash "cockroaches" where ever they are Sluggo...

Let's talk about mcBush and McPalin... Tell me what you like about him or her, instead of just telling your usual lies about Obama!

Mack, let me tell you that this years top three Senator in Earmark requests are all Republicans:
Cochran: $892.2
Stevens: $469.4
Shelby: $464.5

All in millions of dollars

Obama comes in at nr 70.

Now it's your turn. How much do you think it is?

Sarah Palin

The bridge to nowhere
"I told congress thanks but no thanks"

No, congress said no and you said oh well.

And Sarahs relationship with Ted Stevens? Stay tuned...

No Mack. Wrong

Try again

Mack: you don't know?

You're telling me that you are making accusations based on nothing?

Let me help you, more than 300 million.

"Gov. Palin hasn't a leg to stand on when it comes to earmarks. Just this year she sent to Sen. Ted. Stevens a proposal for 31 earmarks totaling $197 million.

More, per capita, than *any other state*."

And what did Barry's earmarks total?

Gov. Palin hasn't a leg to stand on when it comes to earmarks. Just this year she sent to Sen. Ted. Stevens a proposal for 31 earmarks totaling $197 million.

More, per capita, than *any other state*.

"Because their "great Americans" and thats what "great Americans" they hate other people."

And why does Barry's mentor hate white people?

"Well Mack, maybe we'd like to hear what her opinions on the ISSUES are in her own words, since we are being asked to consider her as a potential VP, you know, a heartbeat away and all that. All we've heard from her so far is speech written by a former Bush speech writer, and I must say, she certainly is a gifted actress"

Why do you care? You're not going to be voting for McCain/Palin anyway.

Jackie: "Gee did I miss something"

Only a couple of braincells but that's not your fault.

Tell me, why does McCain hate Israel so bad that he wants to cut the earmarked funds for Israel?

"Obama earmarked funds for his wife's employer."

And the community benefitted tremendously.

As does Israel.

What's your problem with earmarks? Do you even know what earmarks are?

Gee did I miss something or did Obama request more earmarks in 3 years than the governor of Alaska?

He is probably having a tough time feeding the Chicago graft machine.

The juice is about to get frozen for poor Popsicle Stick Palin...she is in trouble.....
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

Gee Jackie, would this be a good time to mention McCain's EADS tanker deal?

"why do angry white guys dislike Obama so much"

Because their "great Americans" and thats what "great Americans" they hate other people.

Well Mack, maybe we'd like to hear what her opinions on the ISSUES are in her own words, since we are being asked to consider her as a potential VP, you know, a heartbeat away and all that. All we've heard from her so far is speech written by a former Bush speech writer, and I must say, she certainly is a gifted actress.

I consider America to be exceptional, yes. Why don't you?

Good night, folks. It's really too late for this. Less than two months left, and we'll see.

Gee Jake

Wouldn't this be the time to mention the pork that Obama got to send to his wife's employer and to the guy in the IL Senate that gave Obama all that legislation to help him build a resume?

Are you one of the 68% of the media?

"Moral equivalence"?

You mean American Exceptionalism?

"Palin needs to be coached and the neo-cons are afraid to let her answer questions from the press."

And Barry needs a teleprompter and 300 advisers. One of those advisers is George Clooney.

Sarah Palin

Shes the biggest celebrity in the world...

Bigger than Paris Hilton, or Brittney Spears...

Except Paris Hilton has an energy policy

"Palin needs to be coached and the neo-cons are afraid to let her answer questions from the press."

Why do they need to ask her questions, since they have all the answers, whether they are real or made up.

Mike: "Carl Cameron made up the flag story. Its not the first time he has invented news that never happened."

The last time he was caught was also during an election: made up quotes Kerry allegedly had said.

When FOX had to issue an apology, they said it had just been a joke.

FOX is a Comedy Chanel. We get it.

Sunday Morning Talk Shows

Guests to appear:

Obama

Biden

McCain

Wheres Sarah? Is she too busy?

"In other words they lied"

You mean like the way that Barry lied on national tv about his close relationship with Rezko?

JRinLA: "tell me which millions-strong group is acting them out, and killing thousands across the world in the name of the bible."

According to Bush (and Palin): The US. In Iraq. God told them so.

People seem to forget that Faux has no problem participating in republican propaganda

In the last days of the Clinton administration Press Secretary Ari Fleischer floated a story of west wing staffers trashing offices, and air force one being ransacked of small items as souvenirs.

When reporters kept pressing, and asking questions, about specifics. The Bushies, and Faux had to finally admit the story was just not as they had reported.

In other words they lied

Palin needs to be coached and the neo-cons are afraid to let her answer questions from the press.