I don’t know about you but not only did the announcement of Palin totally steal the thunder of Obama’s Denver speech (which was nothing but redundance from prior speeches to big crowds, I believe it has energized the McCain camp. I didn’t know if I could vote for McCain at one point. At first glance I know I can vote for Palin, and now I find myself admiring McCain for such a cavalier pick. It’s like a real life “Mr. …. er, Mrs. Smith goes to Washington. If this election really is going to be about change then the Republicans can claim a real trump card in Palin. Obama’s rhetoric of change is merely the return of ages old failed policies in disguise. To be sure Palin doesn’t have a lengthy record but her brief record, when honestly examined, packs a BIG punch. …. or…um, maybe….

“Change We Can Believe in”

LOL.

Liberals want to criticize Bush on the economy, but he has been one of them in spending, maybe they are jealous he’s increased Government more than they have in the last 8 years. He’s been great on tax cuts, but like John McCain has stood for, you have to cut spending and the size of Government too, I’ll be posting on that soon.

1) The issue that trumps all issues…. Abortion. The Republicans have done nothing but lip service you say? Hmmm, Abortions are down right at 10% in the last eight years. That qualifies as nothing? Oh, and Christians want to end abortions but they aren’t compassionate? BULL. How many Christian families adopt MULTIPLE orphans? Bunches.

2) It’s NOT the governments job to take care of the poor. I hear my liberal friends tell me that the DNC actually DOES something about poverty. REALLY? When? You can go back to the “New Deal” of FDR to see the roots of so called social justice (more like socialized injustice). What was arguably needed at that time as a shot in the arm for the ENTIRE nation at that time has been used ever since as a means of indenturing, bribing and placating the base of the DNC through so called social programs. Some people think it is their God given right to leach off the tax payers. Relief ONLY for the handicapped, the orphans and the widows

3) It’s not the governments job to provide Health Care. It’s the individuals job to care for one’s own health. What did people do before all of this technology? Why do some people think THEY should’nt have to pay for it? If, God forbid, we end up with “universal health care” there DARN sure better be bench marks set for qualifiers. If you think the government should control your doctors, then you better be ready to let them control your diet and your fitness plan!

*** Anyone who want’s to talk about the last eight years sending them off to vote for a smooth talking inexperienced senator from Hawaii needs to consider the DECADES (1952-1994) of failed policies and hollow ideas a Democratic controlled Senate/ House left us.

This is what gets me about closet liberals. I am not saying that you are a liberal but if it acts, looks and smells like it, then maybe it is.
I’ve heard on countless times, yesterday and today, from the liberal media that this was an awful pick. Then, the next statement is “Why not Lieberman, Ridge, ect. ; Mccain is a sell out to the far right conservatives”.
If Lieberman , an independent, was such a good candidate that voted over 80% of the time with the dems, why didn’t Barry Obama, a very intelligent person, pick him as a candidate, or at least have him vetted by his staff? uhm
Now on to Palin–
She was a mayor for Wasilla, Alaska. Then, she was the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commissioner where she fought corruption, and most of this corruption was from republicans. When she couldn’t fight the corruption any longer, she quit as commisioner and ran for the governor’s postion where she won. Palin as Governor started fighting this corruption from the inside which is a true reformer. She has more executive experience than all three candidates (Mccain, Obama, Biden) combined. Last time I checked, these three have had none. I know what you re going to say, “But it was only for two years.”
A look at Barry’s record.
Barry has served in Washington as a Senator for Il. for only 141 days. This does exclude weekends, holidays, vacations, recesses, and 19 months that he has ran for the democratic party’s nomination. Before that, he was a State Rep. for Illinios slash community organizer. My question is who has the experience?
Back to Palin
Since her pick as VP, Mccain has raised $7 million in contributiions, most recent Zogby Poll – Mccain is now up by two points, and she also has people (I know not like you) worried. Finally, she has the republican party excited again. May the games begin.

Apparently you are looking for something specific because I provided ample information on why she is a strong and good choice, so I cannot give you anymore without knowing what you are wanting to hear about her. As far as the issues surrounding her candidacy, I would say the only thing I know of is the “investigation” – I don’t think it is a big deal, I have heard her side of the story and believe her, and I believe McCain is experienced enough of a politician to not let something major (if his team thought so) slip by that would hurt him. As far as her “experience” she has 13 years of executive experience managing a city and a state without any issues or problems, both on a small scale and on a large state wide scale. She ran on a platform and she followed through with it immediately and effectively. Obama has not run anything and has no managerial experience in government. Sarah Palin the Republican’s #2 has more experience than the dems’ #1 and it is in managing people, budgets, laws, etc. I don’t think that is an issue.

Nick, you’ve come the closest; you succeeded in stating the problems with each potential candidate I suggested but made no positive argument for Pailn’s candidacy and failed to address any of the issues surrounding her candidacy.