I find it frightening that the polls seem to have shifted towards this sexy Hockey MILF. Why would anyone want to vote for someone who once spent millions on trying to control Alaska's wolf popuation by shooting them from the air as opposed to putting money into their education system?
Americans are being duped!
Governor Sarah Palin made history on Dec. 4, 2006, when she took office. As the 11th governor of Alaska, she is the first woman to hold the office.
Since taking office, her top priorities have been resource development, education and workforce development, public health and safety, and transportation and infrastructure development.
Under her leadership, Alaska invested $5 billion in state savings, overhauled education funding, and implemented the Senior Benefits Program that provides support for low-income older Alaskans. She created Alaska’s Petroleum Systems Integrity Office to provide oversight and maintenance of oil and gas equipment, facilities and infrastructure, and the Climate Change Subcabinet to prepare a climate change strategy for Alaska.
During her first legislative session, Governor Palin’s administration passed two major pieces of legislation – an overhaul of the state’s ethics laws and a competitive process to construct a gas pipeline.
Governor Palin is chair of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, a multi-state government agency that promotes the conservation and efficient recovery of domestic oil and natural gas resources while protecting health, safety and the environment. She was recently named chair of the National Governors Association (NGA) Natural Resources Committee, which is charged with pursuing legislation to ensure state needs are considered as federal policy is formulated in the areas of agriculture, energy, environmental protection and natural resource management. Prior to being named to this position, she served as co-chair of this committee.
Prior to her election as governor, Palin served two terms on the Wasilla City Council and two terms as the mayor/manager of Wasilla. During her tenure, she reduced property tax levels while increasing services and made Wasilla a business friendly environment, drawing in new industry.
She has served as chair of the Alaska Conservation Commission, which regulates Alaska's most valuable non-renewable resources: oil and gas. She was elected by her peers to serve as president of the Alaska Conference of Mayors. In this role, she worked with local, state and federal officials to promote solutions to the needs of Alaska's communities.
Sarah Heath Palin arrived in Alaska with her family in 1964, when her parents came to teach school in Skagway. She received a bachelor of science degree in communications-journalism from the University of Idaho in 1987. Palin, who graduated from Wasilla High School in 1982, has lived in Skagway, Eagle River and Wasilla.
She is married to Todd Palin, who is a lifelong Alaskan, a production operator on the North Slope and a four-time champion of the Iron Dog, the world's longest snowmachine race.
Todd and Sarah fish in Bristol Bay with their children – Track, Bristol, Willow, Piper and Trig. Through Todd’s Yup'ik grandmother, Alaska’s Native heritage plays an important role in their family. Track enlisted in the U.S. Army on Sept. 11, 2007.
Prior to taking office, Palin served on numerous boards and commissions throughout the state. She was active in her family’s pursuits – including serving as a sports team mom and school volunteer. She also runs marathons.
Palin is a lifetime member of the NRA and enjoys hunting, fishing, Alaska history, and all that Alaska's great outdoors has to offer.
Doesn't believe in sex education for teenagers.
Attended church that promoted Gods tongue talk.
Against a womans right to decide whats best for her.
Had guy fired for not firing sisters ex-husband.
Has no problem with stripping this planet dry of its resources to feed our thirsts.
Supported billions in earmarks and now lying about it.
Not that any of this matters...humans will justify what they want, if tomorrow we found out she had an abortion folks will justify it one way or another. We're screwed...really bad.
Roland makes good points and I would also urge people to vote for alternatives at the city/county/state and sure federal level. It's not too much of a reach out here in CA for me to toss a few votes to Libertarians and Green party members, they need the votes, WE need more alternatives.
Many times have i gone down the ballot simply voting against all incumbents in many races, esp if there's an independent, green or libertarian candidate.
As for Barack -- he is a series of trailer films, so exciting and inspiring in the small trailer format. But in 10 years, the main movie has never been made. There's no movie (no substance) behind these glimpses. He is truly all talk.
His sum total experience is trying something, failing, and wondering if he could get it down if he just had a little more power -- community organizing didn't work, maybe he should be a lawyer; law/foundations and grants didn't work, maybe if he was just a state senator he could accomplish something; no go on the state level, maybe a federal senator would give him the levers he needs to pull. And his record as a U.S. senator? Yawn.
And I'd just add, wow, a meteoric rise from one of the most corrupt political cesspools in america (chicago) with not one stance with spine... Hmmmm. But you got me with the spreading of AIDS -- you got me in the funny bone! Talk about scare tactics! Chicago politics doesn't come close to that!
BS there are two people that have a chance to win this race...Obama or McCain...a vote for independent is a vote for McCain.
Wonder how many folks spewing the third party line are closet repubs. Not saying you are by the way.
What you wrote makes sense. Very good sense, it is much easier said/written than done.
Unfortunately it has to happen in significant numbers and at the same time.
I hate to say it but a lot of people need to wake up to what has happened to their electoral process.
Clinton and Dole essentially took the power away from the league of women voters on the last third party thing, and put it back into the hands of the two party system. It's corrupt at so many levels now, and nobody has any idea because it's not ever reported in the media enough for people to learn about it.
Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
Uhh, exactly. Do you know what that means? It means the people nee dto take back the government. The people, not the 2 major parties, have to take back power. By voting for either of the 2 major parties, you are trying to effect change from the top down.
"I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
Unfortunately it has to happen in significant numbers and at the same time.
I hate to say it but a lot of people need to wake up to what has happened to their electoral process.
Clinton and Dole essentially took the power away from the league of women voters on the last third party thing, and put it back into the hands of the two party system. It's corrupt at so many levels now, and nobody has any idea because it's not ever reported in the media enough for people to learn about it.
Things are more corrupt than we know ...
Just refreshing today on the ills of Dick Cheney, Halliburton and on ... there is so much corruption, more than meets even the most discernible eyes. It comes in the form of "White Collar" contractual big boy bullshit.
I'm all for capitalism and making money, though at what expense? The expense of human integrity and the depletion of our earth resources. What about future generations ...
Yes it is going to take a significant amount of folks at the same time. A lot of waking up is in order on many fronts. Mea culpa here as well. It is overwhelming the amount of bs that has occurred and gotten thrown under the carpet before our very eyes ...
Uhh, exactly. Do you know what that means? It means the people nee dto take back the government. The people, not the 2 major parties, have to take back power. By voting for either of the 2 major parties, you are trying to effect change from the top down.
well obama is not the olly whatever but better for sure as mccain /palin
see mccain is old if he be the next president (my stomak hurts already)
and he dies while...than palin will be ...and that s why the took her
bec. she is all tht this old ...men dreams about
specialy she will "kill" every right/freedom what women fight for also in the us ...and see how mccain started i was like oh not that bad but since than he completly moved over ...in many stuff
i am really reallz scared about november...
If that is the place from which true change will come, then yes. My suggestion is also to vote your principle. Voting for the lesser of two evils is still voting for an evil. Neither McCain nor Obama pay anything more than passing lip service to liberty. Since that is my only guiding principle, there is no way I could vote for either of them.
"I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
If that is the place from which true change will come, then yes. My suggestion is also to vote your principle. Voting for the lesser of two evils is still voting for an evil. Neither McCain nor Obama pay anything more than passing lip service to liberty. Since that is my only guiding principle, there is no way I could vote for either of them.
I hear ya. Though you share "IF that is the place from which true change will come ...". That is the key and the main question, what will bring about true change?
If third party/independent candidates were allowed to endorse a candidate from the two party system then voting for them wont be futile anymore. It would be a FIRST step in shaking up your system.
Edit: By endorse I mean the votes they receive after the election and not before the election.
I'm not opposed at all to 3rd party candidates, but supporting 3rd party candidiates for president who have no chance of winning, who are all their mid 70's in my honest opinion is utterly ridicolous.If people want to seriously
build a 3rd party, do it for the ground up.City council, County officials, State assembly, State senator, Congress etc.If these guys like Nader,Paul and Barr where really interested in 3rd party they could be actually pushing new people to run for office under a 3rd party in like local elections and other smaller elections where 3rd party candidates have a chance of winning.Instead they run for president, which is fricking stupid.My question for nader supporters is, would Nader have a bigger impact running for congress where he can actually have some chance to make a differance, or run for presdient where he just gets 0.5 percent of the vote.
I have stood by my principles my whole life.I have volunteered for local campaigns and volunteered in my community for years.There's a differance between standing by Principles and being cynical for the sake of being cynical.
It's also ironic when Ron Paul supporters have give Obama supporters lectures on standing on principles.What the hell has Ron Paul done that has been so significant?
Sadly, I have to conform to the lame rhetoric that Obama is our savior, due to the fact that a Republican controlled White House with McCain and Palin would be absolutely terrible.
Considering the fact that there just simply hasn't been enough time to TRULY build a strong campaign for Nader (though I do commend him for getting on 45 states, very nice job!), I just think it's too soon to work on third party candidates. The only choice we have is to vote Obama in and lobby the fucking shit out of him so that he can change his shitty policies, and start REAL work. Biden can go fuck himself, by the way.
i read somewhere today that now even the rebublics her own people are scared about if something happen to mccain she will be americans no 1
so what vote for obama ...
Sadly, I have to conform to the lame rhetoric that Obama is our savior, due to the fact that a Republican controlled White House with McCain and Palin would be absolutely terrible.
Considering the fact that there just simply hasn't been enough time to TRULY build a strong campaign for Nader (though I do commend him for getting on 45 states, very nice job!), I just think it's too soon to work on third party candidates. The only choice we have is to vote Obama in and lobby the fucking shit out of him so that he can change his shitty policies, and start REAL work. Biden can go fuck himself, by the way.
Thank you Outlaw! Though I don't agree with all you share I agree with the majority. ; >
I don't think any one of us should look at Obama as our savior, that is insanity. Let's get off the savior kick and look at the reality factor of what is happening to our country and what can possibly be done so it doesn't go to hell and a continued bush basket. What's the vision to get a balanced system again? I would love to vote for Nader, but no go this time around ... I agree with what you shared on this.
No one can do it alone! We are all on this crazy earth together so let's start to figure it out.
I'm all for capitalism, how about capitalism with care? Sounds to pansy? To me anymore it is about consciousness. Being rich is a consciousness, being poor is a consciousness, there are all sorts of "learned helplessness" issues abound mixed with "learned entitlement issues" ... I don't have all the answers nor am judging either. There's frickin' room for it all, though how do we keep things in balance?!? That's my position. Ya can't please everyone, though ya can't screw um' blind either.
I think the best choice in this election, in this convoluted complicated system is Obama. He isn't a savior. He's a man that may get eaten alive in all this. He needs to be supported and held to what is possible at this time. That is gonna take a conscious part by all of us, each individual on all government levels.
I think and feel that McCain's choice of VP is systematically disgusting. That woman is semi unconscious if not more so, and will be the biggest puppet, making even Bush look good if granted the opportunity. Does anyone want this? I'd rather take a leap into the unknown with Obama, then the foreshadowed future with McCain & his puppet mistress.
I don't have kids, love um though can't have um' ... I worry about the future of this country, the debt, the war, our initial freedoms. Yesterday I spent the better part of the day researching and refreshing prominent folks in the White House and occurrences over the last 15+ years.
We are "frickin' f*cked" if McCain & Palin get in, that is my truest and unhumblest opinion.
I've said enough over the last 24 hours on this so I'll shut it ...
Just vote folks, look at the issues, research, educate yourselves, and vote. Make sure your friends are registered as well. We get a choice in the matter, let's use this privilege, wisely.
It's also ironic when Ron Paul supporters have give Obama supporters lectures on standing on principles.What the hell has Ron Paul done that has been so significant?
What has he done? He's been a congressman who has voted his principles for years and years. He does not vote along party lines. He does not vote to try to win popularity contests. He is the epitomy of principled, and every one of his actions is a demonstration of this. So he certainly has the moral authority to lecture Obama on principles. You remember Obama voting to extend the Patriot Act, right?
"I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
I have stood by my principles my whole life.I have volunteered for local campaigns and volunteered in my community for years.There's a differance between standing by Principles and being cynical for the sake of being cynical.
Based on this post and your post that followed this one, I'm note entirely sure you understand what principles are. You sound activist and involved, and that's great. Kudos for that. I think that's a good start.
"I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
do the right think in november and give your vote obama
not mccain ..first i was not sure but now mccain is so republic and
this palin come on women if you do not wanna loose the choice
don not vote mccain
see what she did in alasca!!!
and the program damn the rich gets richer again
and the poor no go
and aids will spread more with their program
accyually i do not say other people who to vote just give advices ..or say please vote ..hell who but vote use your voice
but this case is different now !!!!!!
well two elections for the wrong is enough ....
and we saw how all end ...in some cases
so please as i say it again
vote but please for all gods not mccain /palin
do the right think in november and give your vote obama
not mccain ..first i was not sure but now mccain is so republic and
this palin come on women if you do not wanna loose the choice
don not vote mccain
see what she did in alasca!!!
and the program damn the rich gets richer again
and the poor no go
and aids will spread more with their program
How about I don't tell you who to vote for in Germany and Spain and you return the favor?
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Doesn't believe in sex education for teenagers.
Attended church that promoted Gods tongue talk.
Against a womans right to decide whats best for her.
Had guy fired for not firing sisters ex-husband.
Has no problem with stripping this planet dry of its resources to feed our thirsts.
Supported billions in earmarks and now lying about it.
Not that any of this matters...humans will justify what they want, if tomorrow we found out she had an abortion folks will justify it one way or another. We're screwed...really bad.
BS there are two people that have a chance to win this race...Obama or McCain...a vote for independent is a vote for McCain.
Wonder how many folks spewing the third party line are closet repubs. Not saying you are by the way.
Unfortunately it has to happen in significant numbers and at the same time.
I hate to say it but a lot of people need to wake up to what has happened to their electoral process.
Clinton and Dole essentially took the power away from the league of women voters on the last third party thing, and put it back into the hands of the two party system. It's corrupt at so many levels now, and nobody has any idea because it's not ever reported in the media enough for people to learn about it.
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
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Uhh, exactly. Do you know what that means? It means the people nee dto take back the government. The people, not the 2 major parties, have to take back power. By voting for either of the 2 major parties, you are trying to effect change from the top down.
Things are more corrupt than we know ...
Just refreshing today on the ills of Dick Cheney, Halliburton and on ... there is so much corruption, more than meets even the most discernible eyes. It comes in the form of "White Collar" contractual big boy bullshit.
I'm all for capitalism and making money, though at what expense? The expense of human integrity and the depletion of our earth resources. What about future generations ...
Yes it is going to take a significant amount of folks at the same time. A lot of waking up is in order on many fronts. Mea culpa here as well. It is overwhelming the amount of bs that has occurred and gotten thrown under the carpet before our very eyes ...
So what is your suggestion, vote 3rd party?
see mccain is old if he be the next president (my stomak hurts already)
and he dies while...than palin will be ...and that s why the took her
bec. she is all tht this old ...men dreams about
specialy she will "kill" every right/freedom what women fight for also in the us ...and see how mccain started i was like oh not that bad but since than he completly moved over ...in many stuff
i am really reallz scared about november...
so get your ass off and vote...
If that is the place from which true change will come, then yes. My suggestion is also to vote your principle. Voting for the lesser of two evils is still voting for an evil. Neither McCain nor Obama pay anything more than passing lip service to liberty. Since that is my only guiding principle, there is no way I could vote for either of them.
I hear ya. Though you share "IF that is the place from which true change will come ...". That is the key and the main question, what will bring about true change?
Edit: By endorse I mean the votes they receive after the election and not before the election.
OK, I have to ask...how in the hell is Sarah Palin sexy????
About as sexy as...well, I'm not gonna say it...but it involves swine and cosmetics.
build a 3rd party, do it for the ground up.City council, County officials, State assembly, State senator, Congress etc.If these guys like Nader,Paul and Barr where really interested in 3rd party they could be actually pushing new people to run for office under a 3rd party in like local elections and other smaller elections where 3rd party candidates have a chance of winning.Instead they run for president, which is fricking stupid.My question for nader supporters is, would Nader have a bigger impact running for congress where he can actually have some chance to make a differance, or run for presdient where he just gets 0.5 percent of the vote.
No no, its like choosing between a douche and a turd sandwich.
I think it is fricking stupid to compromise principles. Stand for something.
Considering the fact that there just simply hasn't been enough time to TRULY build a strong campaign for Nader (though I do commend him for getting on 45 states, very nice job!), I just think it's too soon to work on third party candidates. The only choice we have is to vote Obama in and lobby the fucking shit out of him so that he can change his shitty policies, and start REAL work. Biden can go fuck himself, by the way.
so what vote for obama ...
I think so ... maybe not on your watch, though I have heard this from staunch republicans myself.
Thank you Outlaw! Though I don't agree with all you share I agree with the majority. ; >
I don't think any one of us should look at Obama as our savior, that is insanity. Let's get off the savior kick and look at the reality factor of what is happening to our country and what can possibly be done so it doesn't go to hell and a continued bush basket. What's the vision to get a balanced system again? I would love to vote for Nader, but no go this time around ... I agree with what you shared on this.
No one can do it alone! We are all on this crazy earth together so let's start to figure it out.
I'm all for capitalism, how about capitalism with care? Sounds to pansy? To me anymore it is about consciousness. Being rich is a consciousness, being poor is a consciousness, there are all sorts of "learned helplessness" issues abound mixed with "learned entitlement issues" ... I don't have all the answers nor am judging either. There's frickin' room for it all, though how do we keep things in balance?!? That's my position. Ya can't please everyone, though ya can't screw um' blind either.
I think the best choice in this election, in this convoluted complicated system is Obama. He isn't a savior. He's a man that may get eaten alive in all this. He needs to be supported and held to what is possible at this time. That is gonna take a conscious part by all of us, each individual on all government levels.
I think and feel that McCain's choice of VP is systematically disgusting. That woman is semi unconscious if not more so, and will be the biggest puppet, making even Bush look good if granted the opportunity. Does anyone want this? I'd rather take a leap into the unknown with Obama, then the foreshadowed future with McCain & his puppet mistress.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/us/politics/14palin.html?partner=rssyahoo&emc=rss
http://womenagainstsarahpalin.blogspot.com/
I don't have kids, love um though can't have um' ... I worry about the future of this country, the debt, the war, our initial freedoms. Yesterday I spent the better part of the day researching and refreshing prominent folks in the White House and occurrences over the last 15+ years.
We are "frickin' f*cked" if McCain & Palin get in, that is my truest and unhumblest opinion.
I've said enough over the last 24 hours on this so I'll shut it ...
Just vote folks, look at the issues, research, educate yourselves, and vote. Make sure your friends are registered as well. We get a choice in the matter, let's use this privilege, wisely.
What has he done? He's been a congressman who has voted his principles for years and years. He does not vote along party lines. He does not vote to try to win popularity contests. He is the epitomy of principled, and every one of his actions is a demonstration of this. So he certainly has the moral authority to lecture Obama on principles. You remember Obama voting to extend the Patriot Act, right?
Based on this post and your post that followed this one, I'm note entirely sure you understand what principles are. You sound activist and involved, and that's great. Kudos for that. I think that's a good start.
STFU. Don't tell us how to vote over here.
Well then, diplomacy obviously is not your forte. Nor is a future in international relations. : )
but this case is different now !!!!!!
well two elections for the wrong is enough ....
and we saw how all end ...in some cases
so please as i say it again
vote but please for all gods not mccain /palin
How about I don't tell you who to vote for in Germany and Spain and you return the favor?
Aids will spread more???? WTF???
This is how I feel, too. I don't know what to do!