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Palin, Kissinger Split on Talks with Ahmadinejad

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September 25, 2008 7:55 PM

ABC News' Teddy Davis, Arnab Datta, and Rigel Anderson Report: During an interview with CBS News' Katie Couric which aired Thursday evening, Sarah Palin called Barack Obama "beyond naïve" for wanting to talk "without preconditions" to rogue leaders.

"I think, with Ahmadinejad, personally, he is not one to negotiate with," said Palin, referring to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. "You can't just sit down with him with no preconditions being met."

"Barack Obama is so off base in his proclamation that he would meet with some of these leaders around our world who would seek to destroy America and that, and without preconditions being met," she continued. "That's beyond naïve. And it's beyond bad judgment."

Asked if she considers former Republican Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to be "naïve" for supporting talks without preconditions, Palin said, "I've never heard Henry Kissinger say, 'Yeah, I'll meet with these leaders without preconditions being met.'"

Palin was overlooking that Kissinger (with whom she met earlier this week) has backed negotiating directly with Iran over its nuclear program and other bilateral issues -- a point which Couric reconfirmed at the closer of her interview. 

"Incidentally," said Couric, "we confirmed Henry Kissinger's position following our interview, he told us he supports talks if not with Ahmadinejad, than with high-level Iranian officials without preconditions."

When contacted by ABC News about the split in position with Kissinger, the McCain-Palin campaign had no immediate comment.

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"Seriously, how in the world does someone with absolutely NO KNOWLEDGE of anything become a VP candidate?"

By having:
• Executive experience being a change agent as a Governor, fighting corruption and gov’t waste.

• Executive experience with budgeting and running a government.

• Experience with energy issues – we have an energy crisis that is threatening our national security.

• Life experience that has taught her to value the core values that have made America a great nation:

o Free Market/Pro-growth economic policies
o Strong national defense to stand up to evil regimes rather than appease them
o A gov’t that promotes traditional values, in a non-coercive way.


Posted by: kevin | Sep 25, 2008 8:43:26 PM

Know what; I only read the commentaries on bush's and Falin's speeches. lol

The breadth of their thinking is so narrow; it is very very hard to watch and listen to the shallow baby of such intellectually challenged individuals who are supposed to be leaders.

US badly needs to upgrade the educational system. In this way, we won't have a majority of mis-educated citizens voting fellow fools into office.

That is one of the huge down sides of democracy; fools get to vote for their own kind. And if they have the numbers, the nation perishes!

Posted by: Patriot | Sep 25, 2008 8:44:00 PM

How much Bank scandel actually follows McCain? Well, He was investigated and largely exonerated in a political influence scandal of the 1980s as a member of the 'Keating Five'. His connection to Rick Davis, who imbezzeled money from Fannie Mae, as early as last Month. And one of McCains sons, who was a bank auditor, mysteriously left his job , two months before the bank went bankrupt. Even another Senator from an earlier speech, connected McCain to the scandel in the 1980's. The 'Keats five'. McCain has told us, he has been in contact with the Senate, but even the Senators said, they had not spoken to him. He just heard of the plan two days ago. McCain has lost Touch. Being touched by CORUPTION, must make him feel a little numb. If he can still feel at all.


I have a question, about any other organizations, he may be a part of.

Americans may be curious to know which one. I suggest transparency be implemented. At least that is McCains platform. It still is, Right?

And guess what, about Todd Palin?
:)
Of course, Sarah could not join. But she could speak at a group meeting. She's a Female. Only Men join this group. Women join the OTHER ONE. :)

Who is Senator Richard Shelby...
Who wants the answers?
Who is waiting for the book, to come out?

Posted by: historyforgotten | Sep 25, 2008 8:45:58 PM

She can see Russia from her from her front porch.

If she goes upstairs, she can see Iran out her bathroom window.

PATHETIC JUDGEMENT, JOHN.

WHAT A MISTAKE.


Posted by: Ed from MA | Sep 25, 2008 8:48:10 PM


Sarah Palin is a Joke unto Herself.

I feel like watching a comedy when I watch the interview.

Posted by: zen | Sep 25, 2008 8:51:36 PM

Now that Sarah has ticked off the foreign affairs box, she will fly to Washington and fix the economy. Next week, she can concentrate on global warming. By the time November 4th rolls along there will be no more issues and she will be seen as saviour of the world.

In Sarah's mind this is true. Please don't bring her down, Katie. She's just getting the hang of this whole running for high office thingy.

Posted by: doug | Sep 25, 2008 8:52:15 PM

Kissinger kept communism alive in the Soviet Union about 10 years longer than it should have lasted by supporting payments to the Soviets. Many scholars look at Kissinger as a naive idealist. Now Obama follows the same policies as Kissinger. To say you agree with Kissinger is not flattering at all.

Posted by: Joe | Sep 25, 2008 8:52:32 PM

If Sarah Palin is so arrogant and thinks she's such an expert, why isn't she forcing McCain's hand to speak out, take dozens of interviews, and meet with the big bad press? Does she really think people look at her credentials and then Obama's and think she has the constitutional knowledge to go around ridiculing other politicians? This isn't Wasilla, where you only have to be smarter than a few thousand other people. I am a professional woman with an advanced degree and certification, and I am so ashamed when I see her embarrass all of us. She is the epitome of what I have fought against my whole career - a token female brought in to a situation to be used as a means to an end. Women have struggled for so long to be treated fairly, and recognized for their education and accomplishments. She seems to be the only one who cannot recognize she is being used. Does she have no dignity to be gagged like the crazy grandma and not allowed out in public on her own? At some level, since she goes along with this treatment, even she must acknowledge deep down that she is woefully out of her league.

Posted by: das2 | Sep 25, 2008 8:54:30 PM

Sarah Palin

The gift that keeps on giving.

Thank You!

National Association of Comedians

Posted by: Comedy MVP | Sep 25, 2008 8:54:37 PM

MORE REPUBLICAN LIES....

MORE AND MORE LIES AND MANIPULATION FROM REPUBLICANS..

ENOUGH, I am so tired of republicans.


DEMOCRATS FOR 09'

Posted by: Enough | Sep 25, 2008 8:54:39 PM

If Sarah Palin is so arrogant and thinks she's such an expert, why isn't she forcing McCain's hand to speak out, take dozens of interviews, and meet with the big bad press? Does she really think people look at her credentials and then Obama's and think she has the constitutional knowledge to go around ridiculing other politicians? This isn't Wasilla, where you only have to be smarter than a few thousand other people. I am a professional woman with an advanced degree and certification, and I am so ashamed when I see her embarrass all of us. She is the epitome of what I have fought against my whole career - a token female brought in to a situation to be used as a means to an end. Women have struggled for so long to be treated fairly, and recognized for their education and accomplishments. She seems to be the only one who cannot recognize she is being used. Does she have no dignity to be gagged like the crazy grandma and not allowed out in public on her own? At some level, since she goes along with this treatment, even she must acknowledge deep down that she is woefully out of her league.

Posted by: das2 | Sep 25, 2008 8:55:17 PM

The Republicans can not even agree with each other. Some have been on news stating they agree with the Dems, and some do not. Even Richard Shelby said the Rebuplicans, may not be able, to stop the vote. But then the Republicans, say they can not agree with each other. Bill O'Reilly just played a recording attacking Jews. O'Reilly is a sick man. Why has he not called out McCains coruption. Because he is 'Fair and McCained.' Why hasn't he played McCains Pastor on his show? Because it McCains Pastor is a Hate Monger too. Yet, he talks about the other side, he is Biased. Will his darkest secret be revealed? He is a CAPITOL TERRORIST, who wants to continue, to swim in BLACK GOLD. Middle America, has felt his words.

Posted by: historyforgotten | Sep 25, 2008 8:57:54 PM

How much Bank scandel actually follows McCain? Well, He was investigated and largely exonerated in a political influence scandal of the 1980s as a member of the 'Keating Five'. His connection to Rick Davis, who imbezzeled money from Fannie Mae, as early as last Month. And one of McCains sons, who was a bank auditor, mysteriously left his job , two months before the bank went bankrupt. Even another Senator from an earlier speech, connected McCain to the scandel in the 1980's. The 'Keats five'. McCain has told us, he has been in contact with the Senate, but even the Senators said, they had not spoken to him. He just heard of the plan two days ago. McCain has lost Touch. Being touched by CORUPTION, must make him feel a little numb. If he can still feel at all.


I have a question, about any other organizations, he may be a part of.

Americans may be curious to know which one. I suggest transparency be implemented. At least that is McCains platform. It still is, Right?

And guess what, about Todd Palin?
:)
Of course, Sarah could not join. But she could speak at a group meeting. She's a Female. Only Men join this group. Women join the OTHER ONE.

Who is Senator Richard Shelby...
Who wants the answers?
Who is waiting for the book, to come out?

Posted by: historyforgotten | Sep 25, 2008 8:59:38 PM

Every time she attemps to formulate an opinion, she forgets what the flash cards read. I am sick of her already. i'm sure she's a good mayor and a responsible Mother, but why must we be forced to read her headlines of stupidity. She is one heartbeat away from the trailer park. After November, will she go away and never come back?

Posted by: Sarah No time is a good time | Sep 25, 2008 8:59:45 PM

This woman truly does not know her ass from a hole in the ground!

Posted by: NubTail | Sep 25, 2008 9:00:09 PM

Did y'all see the video of Palin being indoctrinated agaist Witchcraft?
Go to you tube, search for "Palin Witchcraft".

This woman is a incompetent, stupid, ignorant, religious End of Times freak who will destroy America if let within a mile of the white house.

Posted by: clifton | Sep 25, 2008 9:00:38 PM

How much Bank scandel actually follows McCain? Well, He was investigated and largely exonerated in a political influence scandal of the 1980s as a member of the 'Keating Five'. His connection to Rick Davis, who imbezzeled money from Fannie Mae, as early as last Month. And one of McCains sons, who was a bank auditor, mysteriously left his job , two months before the bank went bankrupt.

I have a question, about any other organizations, he may be a part of.

Americans may be curious to know which one. I suggest transparency be implemented. At least that is McCains platform. It still is, Right?

And guess what, about Todd Palin?
:)
Of course, Sarah could not join. But she could speak at a group meeting. She's a Female. Only Men join this group. Women join the OTHER ONE. :)

Who is Senator Ricaed Shelby...
Who wants the answers?
Who is waiting for the book, to come out?

Posted by: historyforgotten | Sep 25, 2008 9:01:17 PM

B ... I ... M ... B ... O

BIMBO.


She's a BIMBO.


That's all.


Posted by: Ed from MA | Sep 25, 2008 9:02:03 PM

I was shot when I saw the future vice president in that interview. I don't know how she mananges to become the gov of Alaska. I say sorry for the republicain party for choosing this imcompetent...She even does not know how to answer to the basics questions, how she can represent this great nation. That is telling now the battle is over. WE will welcome Barack and Biden in the White House in November 4th night

Posted by: Seyba | Sep 25, 2008 9:03:07 PM

By the way will someone please tell t dimwit that russia had an election and Putin is no longer the President!!!!!!

Posted by: Linda Smith | Sep 25, 2008 9:03:14 PM

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