Sure, Make It Exciting After I Leave
Figures. My first presidential election out of the country and it turns out to be the most interesting one I’ve ever had a chance to vote in.
I’ll have to brush up on my Palin facts, but at first blush, she looks impressive. Demographically speaking it’s big news; we’ll either have a black president or a female vice-president—unless we get Nader for the freaky conspiracy theory demographic. Even more bizarre is that somebody from either Hawaii or Alaska will be in the White House. Take that Continental US!
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August 31st, 2008 at 6:47 am
To me the Palin selection seems kind of insulting. Two years ago she was mayor of a town with a population of maybe 8000 people; for less than two years she has been governor of a state with a population equivalent to that of San Jose, California. She has no foreign policy experience, supports creationism, opposes abortion, wants to drill in the arctic wildlife refuge, wants to take polar bears off the endangered list, doubts global warming, and on and on. It’s kind of unbelievable that McCain would set this woman up to possibly step in and become president.
September 1st, 2008 at 6:57 am
Well, so far the white ones have not had the greatest track record, since kennedy of course. You guys should definitely try out a different color this time see if things turn around for ya. I live in Canada, we won’t get a black one for a long time I’m guessing. On a serious note, all those using phrases like “a black president” should really think about why they chose those words.
September 1st, 2008 at 11:05 am
I chose those words because if he is elected he will be… a black president. What is wrong with those words? I certainly hope you’re not saying there is something offensive about them because I have little patience for not being allowed to use accurate descriptors due to sensitivities.
As to Palin, I’m not so concerned with her lack of experience as I’m certain no Obama supporter would be either. Besides, I’m all for a hot vice-president.
September 3rd, 2008 at 9:42 pm
It certainly is interesting! This is the first year that I’m able to vote so it is funny how the election has turned out. We have different nationalities, different genders and people from different states all working towards the same goal.
September 4th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Palin is not only hot; she’s smart and savvy and a sensational choice for John McCain. I sure don’t feel insulted..maybe a little envious. And the Democrats, don’t kid yourself, are feeling a lot like the rug has been pulled from beneath them. Palin is governor of our largest state, a state with our richest known oil reserves. While the Democrat Congress dithers about gas prices and Obama tells us to put more air in our tires (maybe we can borrow from his rhetoric), Palin has negotiated a 1,712-mile natural gas pipeline across Canada to the U.S. I imagine that took some negotiating skill and some executive skill to gain the support of the state legislature.
As Palin said in her speech to the Republican convention, the difference between a small town mayor (her earlier experience) and Barack Obama’s stint as a community agitator…errr organizer…is that a mayor has some actual responsibilities. She also pointed out that Barack Obama had the time to write two autobiographies, but not a single piece of major legislation in either the Illinois state legislature or in his 140 days in the US Senate. In Illinois, Obama voted “present” how many times…once, twice…..ninety two and more? What a straight forward, decisive guy!
And you are correct, Barack Obama is the first black man nominated for president by a major party. Nevertheless,this election is not about race, but race certainly plays a role, a role that Obama stokes subtly. Most people will decide whether to vote for him or not on whether or not they like him personally, hate George Bush, generally dislike “politicians,” feel pinched by increasing prices, believe in unspecified “change,” and are traditional Democrats. He will get most of the votes of black America both because Democrats traditionally do and because he is black. He’ll also get the votes of guilty white liberals who want to prove to themselves (and the world?) that they are not prejudiced.
Obviously, Barack Obama won’t get my vote because I am conservative and he has been the most liberal member of the U.S. Senate in his 140 days present. HIs views on foreign policy are naiive, and Joe Biden (almost as liberal), who not too long ago wanted to partition Iraq, does not help. But personally I’d love to vote for a black man for president: Thomas Sowell is too old, so might I suggest Michael Steele?
September 7th, 2008 at 6:59 am
It’s a real delight to hear rightwingers like Terro deluding themselves about Sarah Palin, probably “the worst selection by a major party nominee for modern times.”
September 8th, 2008 at 12:35 am
Great substantive rebuttal, xensen!
September 8th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
I feel Palin will be good if she becomes the VP….Her smartness and appearance along with the dedication to her job (What i have found on the web) are perfect for the post…
September 9th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Hi,
Palin will be the better person.she looks well,cultured..
she would be the right one.
Regards
Gopal
September 29th, 2008 at 2:10 am
So much for the “McCain is just an old white-haired guy” theme. He’s still old and white-haired, but by his pick he’s demonstrated that his thinking is anything but ossified. Now he’ll literally have youth and energy on his side.
September 29th, 2008 at 3:02 am
Wow, I can’t believe some of these comments regarding Palin. I mean, just b/c she is an attractive “republican” woman she would be a great Vice President”? How sad it is to see how people could overlook her background and truly believe that she will do a good job. Have we forgotten about the “bridge to nowhere”? Not to mention her “great” parenting skills. Don’t get me wrong, I personally know many women who are good mothers with full time jobs, however, her judgment on a few things along with having nothing to say regarding her position on anything is enough to think McCain chose her out of desperation.
November 15th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
I think Palin would have made a great vice prez and Mccain was who I voted for although not my first choice. Hopefully everything turns out great with Obama but I’m not really into his policy’s.