Well I can tell you that we, in Alberta, know this lady quite well, as she has worked directly with our provincial gov't to get the oil & gas pipelines & leases sorted out between our province & her state. So anybody who says she has no international negotiating experience is blowing smoke.

But, as usual, if the libs don't like something they yell & scream & name call...just like small, unruly children.

 

:shock: :shock:


LOL...And how did you get a Katt in this fight??

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I sure wish there was a Popcorn eating emoticon for this board!!

 

In case you haven't noticed, Bel..... I was a BIG fan of Reagan! And I give him EVERY "prop" for the way he handled the Soviet Union (even tho they were nearly bankrupt, and had little choice.)

[Just a note: They were bankrupt because of military expansion into areas where they had no business being, and the exhorbitant cost of maintaining their MIC to compete with ours..... i.e: they spent all their money on WARS and WAR preparation, and had nothing left for their own economy!]

But, back on topic of your post..... Reagan was the governor of California for some time ( I adimit I don't know how long .... I'm thinking two terms?) and California has something like the 5th largest economy in the World! Larger than most "civilized" European countries! So, I believe HIS experience in the Executive Office trumps the lady from Alaska!

But, I admire your point, and I agree somewhat WITH it. Reagan was just an "average" American, but I believe he was an above average "intellect." It is GOOD for America when citizens who are considered "average" rise to power! That is what this country was founded on. But, all the farmers, ranchers, and military men who have led us in the past, were in some way above average or they wouldn't have succeeded!

I HOPE this lady has some of what it takes! I don't know much about her, and am NOT trying to find fault with HER! My point of contention is with the selection process by the McCain campaign committee, or the candidate himself. Even SHE and her FAMILY were surprised when they got the call! Is that normal?

Let me ask you, since you seem convinced that HER lack of experience is not a roadblock to her being one step away from the Presidency..... what do you have against Obama? Lack of experience? Or is it just that you don't agree with what you KNOW of his politics and how they might affect your life? It COULDN'T be "color" could it? I would hope not!

And BTW.... what do you mean by a "leash?" No one has me on a leash. I've been quite BORED by the pablum on this board lately, and have been OTR! The great "debates" of this board have been replaced by childish bantering and insinuations. the great debators have been run off by the childish antics of a few. the topics have turned to trash and video links. Speaking of "great communicators," there are precious FEW left HERE!

GMAN has been disrespected, Hoggie is disillusioned, Slimland has abandoned us, and I am tiring of the fight. So, what will be left of what was once the best board on the internet? (not that I claim any value here.)

A bunch of local wusses with an attitude.... and a leader they call the Rev? Is it "de rigueur" to boast about being banned from this or other sites for being an azzhole? Is it necessary or desired that this site become nothing more than a CB channel?

Does anyone CARE what any OTHER one thinks anymore? Or are we all psychic and can ASSUME this for ourselves? If there is any new "era" it is apparent on this board, and possibly condoned by those with authority over it. Whatever.

Do I CARE? Yes. Do I NEED to care? No.

 

I dunno...just wandered in & dropped my 2 bits...but nobody's payin attention LMAO...

I confess that political discussions fascinate me... and liberal rantings make it all the more interesting.

And the other is I enjoy watching the baiting...until it gets childish!




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There are a whole lot of people out here (if you keep your head out of the sand) that are sick and tired of the same old faces, and the normal "politics as usual" that we've had for so long. Especially, with her record of standing up to the oil industry, and the other lawmakers. The fact that she stands her ground, and does know what she is talking about, is very likely going to make her very popular with the "masses". I've already gotten several emails from people that have said they will not be writing my name in on the ballot. SHE is what changed their minds. I think he knew EXACTLY what he was doing.

 

He didn't abandon anyone, he's taking some personal time off. He's not feeling well and seems to have a lot on his mind. I am sure he'll be back.

 

You can always tell the ones that are blinded by Obama. They can't even see what McCains' VP pick just did to the "Great-Ones" chances of winning. The savy ones in the Dem. party knows what it means and they went straight into a tizzy.

My thoughts.......... McCain will take a big leap in the pols. Maybe even double digits. She ( Palin ) will be the one to rally the troups back to the polls come Nov.


Just my $.02

 

My thoughts as well RR...not that they matter worth a damn...but you know the old saying...when one sleeps next to an elephant....

 

Age (McCain) and treachery, will always overcome youth (Obama) and exuberance....... :lol:

There is a very popular local blog written by staunch Obama supporting bleeding heart liberal here in PDX. This guy is now sweating bullets over the veep pick..... :lol:

http://bojack.org/2008/08/ive_flown_....html#comments