Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is McCain's VP — Page 7

I'd read your memoirs, miss p.

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This isn't a choice; it's a political stunt. What an old fool! Would she have been his pick had Obama chosen Hilary? I highly doubt it. His best argument against Obama was his inexperience. With McCain celebrating his 72nd birthday today and being the oldest living first-term presidential candidate in history (not to mention his previous bouts with cancer) this makes whatsername literally a heartbeat away from the office of President. How is she any more experienced to be President than Obama? What an asinine choice!

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Huh?

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That's hilarious, Pat! Some of us got it.

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Stockardfan, why are you "thanking" Javero for "understanding" your point? Don't you mean you're thanking him for "agreeing" with you...because that's what he said.

Maybe I don't "understand" your point. Why are you referring repeatedly to your "personal choice" to stay home with your kids in a thread about Sarah Palin if you are not implying something more? Perhaps you are unaware that your statement within the context it appears seems critical of women who do make the "choice" you did.

I also think that you do not "understand" my point, which is that some women do not have the option to stay home. Since you're getting "personal," I will share with you the fact that I have a disabled child AND I am the parent who works outside the home. However, I do so NOT by choice but because my husband is disabled as well and CANNOT work outside the home. Therefore, in order to feed and clothe my children, I must have a job for which I receive a paycheck. Plain and simple.

I am not mentioning this because I feel that I am being judged. I bring it up because I have empathy for women who do not have the option to stay home...even if that is their preference.

It's not always about "ambition" as Javero put it. Or making a lot of money because you want a big house and lots of luxuries. Sometimes it's a matter or survival.

Therefore I do not presume to judge Sarah Palin or Barack Obama's late mother or you. Everyone has their reasons...and sometimes it has nothing to do with "personal choice."

That being said, many children benefit from growing up in non-traditional households. And if you must know, Javero, we resolved the "wet nurse" issue by buying a portable pump and filling up bottles for my husband to use when I was not home. It was NOT fun for me, trust me, but I did it for my children because I wanted to.

Now, does everyone know enough personal info about me for one day?

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I'm also insulted by remarks that imply that McCain picked her because she's attractive. And I'm not prepared to throw stones at her for the way she has chosen to live her life or manage her family. I'm not ready to call her stupid, either. She's just not prepared to be in the position she finds herself, or rather, has agreed to find herself. That, and many of her basic belief's seem to be distinctly at odds with mine...)

Political women who have paid their dues must be crazed at McCain's move. I have no problem imagining that women far more qualified than she will happily skin and gut her. I'm guessing that Hillary (who I see as the future Attorney General or Secretary of State in an Obama administration) is suddenly re-energized beyond anyone's expectations.

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I just find it very hard to believe republicans would want her in this position.

Well, if they do, then I think it illustrates just how little faith they have in their Presidential candidate, which is probably closer to the truth. I'm terrified shocked Republicans will be singing "The Bum Won" come November due to this little stunt.

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"For months, the McCainiacs have said they will run on his judgment and experience. In his first presidential decision, John McCain has shown that he is willing to endanger his country, potentially leaving it in the hands of someone who simply has no business being a heartbeat away from the most powerful, complicated, difficult job in human history."



Paul Begela

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Now I understand why everyone on the board thinks you're a jerk, Javero. Wait, that's not fair--not "everyone"...just the most astute posters.

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Iflit, I think he was trying to convey the shock of the mainstream media to the announcement...

GOP VP candidate asks:

"What is it exactly that the VP does everyday?"

It's at about 2:57 into the piece...the 1st couple of minutes are devoted to the state investigating her.


But What Exactly Would I Do????

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I think I saw that McCain just met her today or he only met her once before today...idk I think I am mostly upset that they are calling her a feminist, she is against abortions for victims of rape and incest...I also hate how they all are saying this is to appeal to the Hilary supporters...Hilary is against everything this women stands for...she was also a huge Buchanan supporter

I would also read Miss P's bio

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Updated On: 8/29/08 at 10:32 PM

Everyone please calm down. It has been historically shown that the VP choice never truly impacts the vote. Dan Quayle didn't hurt the first George Bush, and Geraldine Ferraro didn't help Walter Mondale.

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