tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post6039989520590685209..comments2023-11-02T04:53:05.386-05:00Comments on kc bob: Sarah Palinkc bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-49615179541458694072008-09-03T10:22:00.000-05:002008-09-03T10:22:00.000-05:00"What I do know is that McCain had six months to m...<I>"What I do know is that McCain had six months to make one decision, and he decided to wing it on the last day. I am not impressed."</I><BR/><BR/>Well said Ed.. I think this is one of the most disappointing aspects of McCain's performance in this VP vetting process.. speaks to his judgment.kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-71765061554827103092008-09-03T10:13:00.000-05:002008-09-03T10:13:00.000-05:00News today is that the first time anyone from McCa...News today is that the first time anyone from McCain's campaign sat down to interview Palin was the day before she was offered the job. The next day, McCain met her for the second time ever. I know people who are applying for administrative assistant jobs who go through weeks of interviews. McCain made this pick purely for politics, and not based on who is most prepared to lead this country.<BR/><BR/>Two years age she had no job (afraid I would get pounced if I said housewife). Prior to that, she was a typical small-town mayor, complete with local pettiness and niceties that comes with that. Many of the positives we've heard about her (anti-earmarks, etc) have turned out to be not true. She may be a great person, I don't know. <BR/><BR/>What I do know is that McCain had six months to make one decision, and he decided to wing it on the last day. I am not impressed.Ed G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08870533414070848501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-454761022494553562008-09-03T08:31:00.000-05:002008-09-03T08:31:00.000-05:00I feel that many of us are being persecuted for ai...I feel that many of us are being persecuted for airing our pro-family values :)kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-76946670993590287792008-09-03T06:49:00.000-05:002008-09-03T06:49:00.000-05:00Amen, my friend.Amen, my friend.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-52044354255953880662008-09-03T06:45:00.000-05:002008-09-03T06:45:00.000-05:00If Canada had Mexico's weather... I'd try that for...If Canada had Mexico's weather... I'd try that for a while.<BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/>BrianBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035489123868573312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-8090403179341434062008-09-03T06:39:00.000-05:002008-09-03T06:39:00.000-05:00Fair enough, Brian. It doesn't matter. I'm thinkin...Fair enough, Brian. <BR/>It doesn't matter. I'm thinking of moving to Australia. . . <BR/><BR/>;-)karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-91619054825142735422008-09-03T06:37:00.000-05:002008-09-03T06:37:00.000-05:00Karen,Just two quick things (here I am hijacking B...Karen,<BR/><BR/>Just two quick things (here I am hijacking Bob's blog again).<BR/><BR/>1.) I don't know what I'd be saying if she were male. She's not. She's a pro-life, pro-family mother of five. <BR/><BR/>2.) I was accused recently of being sexist. Without writing an essay let me quickly say I am. I believe that men and women are equal in value and should have equal pay for the same job, etc. etc. But, I do not believe that men and women are the same. So, I confess, we <B>might</B> not be having this discussion if she were a man. But, I will not completely concede that point. Outside of her child with Down's Syndrome who needs her, there is the issue of Bristol being pregnant and I would soundly criticize a male candidate who put his 17 year old daughter through what Sarah is putting Bristol through.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035489123868573312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-53098724941638344172008-09-02T21:26:00.000-05:002008-09-02T21:26:00.000-05:00I do understand where you're coming from, Brian. I...I do understand where you're coming from, Brian. If I were in her shoes, I would certainly back off...but that's me. But, I'm not Palin. IMHO, we wouldn't be discussing this if she were male.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-84395578319769052882008-09-02T15:18:00.000-05:002008-09-02T15:18:00.000-05:00Watching McCain on the Sattleback Forum helped me ...Watching McCain on the Sattleback Forum helped me to hear him speak about his beliefs, apart from edited sound bites. I felt like I came to know him. I was excited by Palin's nomination because of the issues she believed in. I was a little disappointed that she did not have more experience but felt that she would energize the conservative wing of the Republican party. I finally felt energized myself and connected to the Republicans and this campaign.<BR/><BR/>However, I was concerned from the beginning about her Downs Syndrome child and how he would be cared for by a busy mother, campaigning and possibly becoming VP. Now, I am really concerned about the wisdom of her decision to accept this nomination at this time. I feel like she has exposed her daughter to the nation's attention at a time when Bristol should have been protected. Yes, Alaskans would have known but the whole world is different. She will need her mom as she becomes a new mother and wife at the age of 17. I ache for these parents and what they are going through as a family. And what about the stress on their marriage?<BR/><BR/>Timing is so important in our lives, it will assure either success or failure of our decisions, and that cannot be measured until later. Sarah Palin had a choice. As much as I like her and think she is a gifted and accomplished woman. I am disappointed that she would say, yes, now. The country doesn't need her today as much as her family does.<BR/><BR/>Who will I vote for? Whether or not she is dumped from the ticket, which will be a disaster for the Republicans, I will vote for McCain. I will be praying hard for whoever leads our country as they face the demands of office and the balance of healthy families.Semellebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07351263855126111624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-67141696371773124082008-09-02T06:14:00.000-05:002008-09-02T06:14:00.000-05:00Karen,IMO, she should have taken a pass on this no...Karen,<BR/><BR/>IMO, she should have taken a pass on this nomination because she has a five month old child with special needs and a daughter who was going to subjected to scrutiny at the state level (a tiny state at that) and who is now going to be subject to scrutiny at a national level. Who knows if Bristol would have decided to marry the boy without the national spotlight on her?Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035489123868573312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-74314583025393419562008-09-01T15:38:00.000-05:002008-09-01T15:38:00.000-05:00Think I'll write in a Kansas Bob/Brian ticket! You...Think I'll write in a Kansas Bob/Brian ticket! You guys can argue over who gets to be VP! <BR/>:-Dkarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-37975360856190538102008-09-01T15:11:00.000-05:002008-09-01T15:11:00.000-05:00I see where you are coming from Karen.. if you fee...I see where you are coming from Karen.. if you feel that McCain should not have wieghed Palin's family obligations into the the mix then I respect that view.<BR/><BR/>On the flip side.. this is not a huge issue for me.. just part of the voting puzzle.. tomorrow I may be railing on Obama or Biden for something similar.kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-71189889912127157252008-09-01T14:33:00.000-05:002008-09-01T14:33:00.000-05:00Still don't get it. If Palin had an affair, yes th...Still don't get it. If Palin had an affair, yes that would reflect on her judgment and morals, as it does Edwards. <BR/>No one is supposed to move forward in politics if their daughter becomes pregnant?<BR/><BR/>I'm more interested in her lack of experience than I am her daughter's plight.<BR/>If Palin were more experienced, a tad less rigidly conservative, I'd be a happy camper....pregnant daughter and all.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-5535278548813987492008-09-01T14:27:00.000-05:002008-09-01T14:27:00.000-05:00"If Biden were in the same situation, would you ex...<I>"If Biden were in the same situation, would you expect him to back off of running with the presidential nominee?"</I><BR/><BR/>I would hold him and Obama to the same criteria of judgment. <BR/><BR/>I think that the issue is judgment.. that seems to be what is becoming important to me in this campaign.. instead of the "lighning rod issues" I once used to evaluate the candidates.kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-53847169758626480272008-09-01T14:20:00.000-05:002008-09-01T14:20:00.000-05:00Okay, folks....Bristol got herself into this situa...Okay, folks....Bristol got herself into this situation and the truth would come out in Alaska just the same; it's not like she was going to be living this privately. <BR/>I like Palin's response: they will support and encourage their daughter in her future.<BR/>When my 'adopted' son got his girlfriend pregnant, we handled it the same way.<BR/>Other VP nominees and VP's (Cheney's lesbian daughter?) have all gone through this kind of scrutiny--pregnant or not. I imagine it will be no big deal in a short time. <BR/>That said, still a bad move for McCain. Bad pick for other reasons. <BR/>But what's the concern about her judgment? That a FEMALE is continuing her career despite family situations? Isn't this what men do? If Biden were in the same situation, would you expect him to back off of running with the presidential nominee?karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-69404527479293161402008-09-01T13:04:00.000-05:002008-09-01T13:04:00.000-05:00It's such a shame that Bristol is going to get cau...It's such a shame that Bristol is going to get caught up in this. I'm on an Obama list and trying to get these nuts to stop seeing this as an opportunity for political gain.<BR/><BR/>I'm ashamed of both sides, the sharks on the left willing to attack this girl and the ambition of Sarah Palin for putting her in this situation.<BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/>BrianBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035489123868573312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-89803734299694499852008-09-01T13:01:00.000-05:002008-09-01T13:01:00.000-05:00i agree brian. My heart goes out to this young wo...i agree brian. My heart goes out to this young woman who is now thrust into the national spotlight because her mother decisions. Based on reports I've read, it appears that McCain did little vetting into this candidate, speaking to her by phone only once in the past six months before offering her this job. What does this say about McCain's judgment? I think we're ready for a president who relies a bit more on facts and a little less on gut.Ed G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08870533414070848501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-52647611763576058432008-09-01T11:51:00.000-05:002008-09-01T11:51:00.000-05:00I'm just stunned, Bob. I don't want to make this a...I'm just stunned, Bob. I don't want to make this a political thing. I feel badly for the Palin family. But, why would she accept knowing this was the case? Poor Bristol!Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035489123868573312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-10949825732061670362008-09-01T11:35:00.000-05:002008-09-01T11:35:00.000-05:00The news of the (5 month) pregnancy of Sarah Palin...The news of the (5 month) pregnancy of Sarah Palin's 17 year old daughter is causing me to be more concerned about her judgment and the judgment of John McCain who selected her knowing this. <BR/><BR/>I guess he believes that, despite these family issues, Palin will be able to devote her full focus and energy on the stressful VP job.kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-52915989158657940482008-08-31T09:44:00.000-05:002008-08-31T09:44:00.000-05:00"I guess she didn’t see a conflict of interest in ..."I guess she didn’t see a conflict of interest in serving as governor and conceiving/having a child while in that office.. yes.. she does seem like a feminist.. is that a good thing? Yikes - I am sounding like a chauvinist :)"<BR/><BR/>Yeah, kinda. . . . ;-)karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-819085093643913112008-08-31T08:04:00.000-05:002008-08-31T08:04:00.000-05:00Over at his place Casey mentioned that Palin is "a...Over at his place Casey mentioned that Palin is <I>"a prominent member of Feminists for Life"</I>. Here is what I said about that:<BR/><BR/>She does seem to be a feminist.. not sure what I think of that.. guess her husband is taking care of the baby.. I think I heard that he is a stay at home dad.. also heard that he is a commercial fisherman.. I am sure someone is taking care of her new-born.. I guess she didn’t see a conflict of interest in serving as governor and conceiving/having a child while in that office.. yes.. she does seem like a feminist.. is that a good thing? Yikes - I am sounding like a chauvinist :)kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-37868368861059451802008-08-30T18:00:00.000-05:002008-08-30T18:00:00.000-05:00Being Governor of one of the least populated state...Being Governor of one of the least populated states of our nation does not seem like the type of experience that would lend itself well to dealing with serious issues such as terrorism, international issues, the economy, the war...really its scares the crap out of me to think of her in charge. I think we'd be asking for trouble, our enemies would love it though.Bar L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11100008292699584336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-84241501239041492772008-08-30T12:42:00.000-05:002008-08-30T12:42:00.000-05:00Palin has very little in the way of international ...Palin has very little in the way of international experience--something we sorely need now. I was leaning toward McCain--Now, I don't want either of them. <BR/>I also don't appreciate her environmental stance. I'm not against drilling out there--but her active appreciation--and pursuit-- of wolf and other animal slaughter makes me wonder if she really does appreciate life...or just her family's life--or the happiness of ALL--except for endangered species. I love that one picture I've seen on the net. She looks so pretty leaning against the skin of what was a magnificent bear. Sorry, Charles...not buying Palin. I'm not sure she's as principled as you say.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-32148203618138992592008-08-30T12:08:00.000-05:002008-08-30T12:08:00.000-05:00Thank you Charles for that unbiased educational co...Thank you Charles for that unbiased educational comment :)kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-29793255314528268262008-08-30T12:02:00.000-05:002008-08-30T12:02:00.000-05:00Sarah Palin still has more experience than ObaMess...Sarah Palin still has more experience than ObaMessiah. From a strictly government standpoint-she has been on a city council, served as Mayor, and now Governor. As Governor, she has accomplished a lot. <BR/>By all accounts, she is a true patriot who understands what it means to serve-not dictate. Her service is to the people who put her in office. Her state has a surplus. She returned $1,200 to each Alaskan when there was a surplus. That $1,200 was paid out of a surplus-not by creating more debt. She doesn't write checks like a drunken sailor.<BR/>Not only does she have experience- she is principled. She doesn't hang out with terrorists, social miscreants, mentally disturbed clergy, and people who compose a culture of death-and then deny it when questioned about it.<BR/>I'll guarantee you she knows when life begins and no doubt believes in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for ALL.<BR/>She doesn't have to hide what she is. She is not an Islamofascist sympathizer.<BR/>Look out all you liberal eggheads-this girl hunts Moose!!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235245592913102836noreply@blogger.com