Go Palin Go
I pull for the underdogs and I have to say Sarah Palin really inspired the convention tonight. Without a doubt no one fired up the crowd during this convention like Palin did tonight. I think Sarah Palin not only did what she needed to do but also gave some great energy to this convention. She hit all the right conservative themes and most importantly defined why the Republican Party needs to get back to what we originally stood for. I have always had this thought in the back of my mind that as Republicans we lost congress because quite frankly we started doing all the things we had complained about when Democrats are in charge- being fiscally irresponsible and not putting a hold on government spending. Palin and Mike Huckabee both gave speeches tonight that I thought reminded Republicans that if we want to be in the governing majority again then we need to get back to our core values of keeping deficit spending under control and be more in tuned with the lives of those in America who feel that Washington is like a college kid with a credit card spending problem.
Like most Alabamians I did not know much about Gov. Palin as a person when she was selected to be McCain’s running mate. One thing I think everyone will agree on is that she is definitely tough enough to handle the bumps and bruises of the vice-presidency.
She is impressive on stage and I admire her toughness in the face of some pretty strong punches this week. Now it would be easy to sit here and say she is the victim of some sort of “vast left-wing conspiracy” but in the end if you are going to hold the job of President or Vice-President of the United States, you need to put your football pads on and be ready to take a hard hit. So that being said I think some of the questions raised about experience are fair and I think her answers tonight with regard to whether she is up for the job also were equally as good as her critics. It’s now up to the American people to decide which side has a better argument.
hmm, didn’t seem to have much substance to me. how are they going to fix the economy? this election isn’t just about special interests. it’s about competence and leadership
Comment by jpo — September 3, 2008 @ 11:08 pm
I have respect for Gov. Palin, however I think she does absolutely nothing for your ticket.
She might be tough, but that does not mean she is ready for this game.
Also, for Palin to bash Obama for being a community organizer is plain silly.
Comment by Progressive E — September 3, 2008 @ 11:11 pm
Palin did offer a good speech in trying to define who she is, as well as throwing up red meat.
However, I wonder a few things after tonight. Can someone else on here help define what it is a community organizer does? My understanding of that job is that they go in to communities that are hit by the problems of poverty, that are hit by issues of injustice, and they educate, train, and empower individuals to join together and advocate for change. My understanding is they help offer a voice to the voiceless and show the voiceless how to speak. They also work hard with little reward, and since much change is like carrying a wheelbarrow uphill with a rubber band, the work they do takes great time.
Comment by WCS — September 3, 2008 @ 11:50 pm
Speaking of doing nothing… the barrage of Republican talking points does nothing for this blog. Occasional posts from Rep. Ward are insightful and interesting to read. Thrice daily paeans to the greatness of Sarah Palin belong on a partisan site, not this one.
Comment by meh — September 4, 2008 @ 12:02 am
I think of Palin as the Ann Richards of the Reppublican Party. A very good speech with lots of whit but not much substance to it.
Comment by Antisthenes — September 4, 2008 @ 12:03 am
(So many points I’d like to make, so little time to do it…)
On the economy:
To all you Dumbocrat Ostriches, whichever may be the case, get your heads out of the sand or out of Osama’s arse.
The very LATEST economic figures released this PAST WEEK stated that, to the shock (or shall I say chagrin) of lefty economists and Liberals alike, the economy actually GREW at a rate of 3.3% in the second quarter of 2008 over a growth rate of about 1% in the first quarter of 2008!!! AGAIN, THE ECONOMY GREW 3.3%, which is an enviable rate around the world, unless you live in Red China. There is NO recession. There hasn’t been and there won’t be one, unless this country elects the Zero Twins on the Jackass ticket.
The cost of a barrel of oil, and subsequently, gas prices, have been DECREASING for the last couple of weeks.
We don’t need to “fix” a growing economy, you dumb sons of Obamas. In fact, we need to get the government the hell out of the way and let Americans do the “fixing” as a result of their usual hard work, industriousness and ingenuity.
We may have to ride out market cycles in certain sectors every now and then, but the only time we need government fixes are those occasions when a Liberal-led Leviathan has strangled us in bureaucratic redtape and over-regulation, has confiscated an inordinate amount of our wealth and screwed us with unjust wealth distribution and entitlements we can’t possibly sustain.
Your absolute lies about the current state of the economy only make for worn-out class-warfare tripe and for scoring cheap political points with the ignorant masses out there who crave a government handout so that they can continue to sit on their lazy asses.
But for those of us who haven’t let our public educations render us incapable of reading a newspaper, we know the truth.
On being a community “organizer”: What the HELL is that???!!!! Where do I find a listing in the classifieds for that job? Could I have majored in that in college? Other than the Great Osamabalama, what community organizer does anybody know who is qualified to be the Leader of the Free World? Is this the new career path to the presidency? What B.S.!
Don’t get me wrong, I applaud community volunteerism. It can be noble and fulfilling work (except when your singular motive is naked political ambition). But a training ground for taking the reins of the greatest nation the world has ever seen? I don’t think so, Pal.
And the more these nitwit Dems insist that Osama is an “executive leader” because he managed to feed a gaggle of hobos and write letters to the Cook County Commission on behalf of crack whores is completely and utterly laughable.
Make no mistake, the Dembos are afraid. VERY afraid.
They just KNEW their silver-tongued Deputy Anti-Christ was going to waltz into the Oval Office after disposing of Hitlary. Now, they are about to chew their crackpipes in two because they didn’t see the McCain/Palin Whipass Express coming around the bend to smash up their political shantytown they built on the track.
Palin Rocks!!! Palin for Prez in ‘12!
Comment by Scorpius — September 4, 2008 @ 1:01 am
Scorpius,
To address your point about serving as a community organizer as a pathway to the presidency–it doesn’t qualify one for Presidency in the same way that serving in the military doesn’t qualify one for the Presidency (and I am not trying to downplay the nobility of military service here). Both working in a job as an advocate for the voiceless as well as serving your country in the military point towards one’s character and the importance of serving a cause or serving others.
Sure, Obama and McCain both have ambition. Yet I doubt their service early in their life was done with a future political calculation in mind. It plays an important role in their own biography–the experiences and choices that have developed their character and brought them to the point today.
In speaking of Presidential qualifications, there are only a few qualifications stipulated: natural born citizen, US inhabitant for 14 years, and over the age of 35. Past that, it is up to the voting public to judge the character, qualifications, and the person whom to vote for–and we have had a range of experience in presidents. For example, George H.W. Bush, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon had extensive governmental experience before becoming President. Likewise, some of America’s strongest presidents did nto have much experience before entering office: FDR was a subcabinet Secretary and served 1 4 year term as governor before his election in 1932; Lincoln only served 1 House term and was in the Illinois legislature (and a failed Senate run) before his election, and Woodrow Wilson, who set the tone for American foreign policy that continues today, only had one 2-year term as New Jersey’s governor before his election. So various Presidents have had different political experiences before becoming President.
And as a sidenote, a number of nonprofits have positions as organizers or roles who are similar to that. For example, Alabama Arise employs organizers to advocate for low-income citizens, seeking policy changes that address the problems of poverty. The leaders of ACCR do organizing work in presenting the message to voters on why Alabama needs a new constitution. If you want to see where some might be listed, check a nonprofit job listing.
Comment by WCS — September 4, 2008 @ 1:42 am
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Palin was an unqualified hit last night. I love how the Democrats who took such joy in throwing barba McCains way last week are now so sensitive when Obama is criticized. I guess the old double standard is alive and well–eh?
BTW–It was fun to watch the media pundits squirm when she critcized them by pointing out that she was going to Washington to serve the people not the press. Clearly they don’t understand that elections about the voters, not the candidates and certainly not the press.
Comment by Susan Fillippeli — September 4, 2008 @ 7:06 am
the economy’s not bad? I don’t think you understand much about bad debt…
Also I guess you don’t live in a rural area…
Palin seemed more culture war than fix the economy to me.
Comment by jpo — September 4, 2008 @ 7:22 am
Last night fully demonstrated what is wrong with the republican party. Both Rudy and Palin acted liked the event was a high school roast or some type of frat or sorority gathering. The name calling and negativity was way over the top. This is the type of style exhibited by Bush for the last 8 years which has everyone around the world to some degree or another upset with the USA. These folks looked and sounded as far from being presidential as any I can remember in recent memory. Yes, Rudy is not going to be president but it is damn good odds this Palin Ms. Popular of her local “I hate Democrats” chapter could very well become president. She is one heart attack away. Rest assured if that were to happen every enemy the US has and everyone we don’t have today but whom would like to take us on for once and all will jump at the chance to test Palin. These campaigns have massive media teams behind the scenes working constantly to get Palin branded as being tough. She is far from that. If the American people buy this pr job we deserve what we get.
Comment by Tim Banks — September 4, 2008 @ 7:23 am
Tim Banks - “If the American people buy this pr job we deserve what we get.” - that’s risible coming from an Obama supporter…
Sarah Palin did a great job introducing herself and her family to the American people. Her speech addressed the differences between her executive experience (Mayor and Governor) and Obama (community organizer). She used humor effectively, mocking Obama and the media. She is clearly a superior candidate compared to Obama.
BTW, remember John McCain? He’s the guy actually running for President. The guy who deserves credit for US progress in Iraq. The guy who hasn’t taken an earmark.
Compare that to Obama getting funding for Biden’s lobbyist son’s projects - which reminds me of Democrat corruption in Alabama’s two-year college scandal…
Comment by Reactionary — September 4, 2008 @ 9:51 am
Scorpius,
FDR quadrupled the size of government with many policies that have now been deemed unconstitutional.
Lincoln drove the country to civil war because of his naivety with how to deal with the politics between the north and south.
Wilson’s alright. Even a blind hog finds an acorn every now and then.
These presidents do have one thing in common. They were all great speakers and could motivate large masses. It is what they motivate them towards that determines if they are truly great.
Comment by Common Sense — September 4, 2008 @ 10:11 am
The economy is NOT bad. Are gas prices high? Absolutely. But people are working, construction is going on everywhere you look from Gardendale to Cullman to Athens here in north Alabama.
Comment by Anonymous — September 4, 2008 @ 10:20 am
I never knew this blog was so full of liberal dems. Truly amazing. No wonder Bobby Bright gets defended on here at times. Obobby for sure.
Comment by Anonymous — September 4, 2008 @ 10:22 am
Tim–did you happen to watch the McCain bashing party last week? It never ceases to amaze me that the Dems spend a week bashing the Republican candidate and then get all bent out of shape when the Repubs return the favor.
Oh and BTW, I think it is clear that a President Palin would be much tougher on any enemy that tested her than a President Obama would. Anyone who is making national security their voting issue will be voting McCain-Palin in November.
Comment by Susan Fillippeli — September 4, 2008 @ 11:07 am
Oh but just don’t even mention George or Dick who have been in charge for the past eight years. That’s probably the biggest theme of the RNC lovefest
Comment by Progressive E — September 4, 2008 @ 11:34 am
Progressive E - you must have missed George Bush’s video address and Laura Bush’s speech. Psst… Bush and Cheney aren’t running this time, this convention is about John McCain…
Comment by Reactionary — September 4, 2008 @ 12:34 pm
pretty good considering palin’s teleprompter went out. obama would have been sunk. what is a community organizer? what decisions did the one have to make as a community organizer? Rush said it best, “community organizer has now become a national joke,” as well as the pelosi, obama and the other dems who so boastfully jumped on obama’s bandwagon of hope without solutions. adios folks, mccain palin win in november.
Comment by Anonymous — September 4, 2008 @ 1:00 pm
Let me start by saying that Gov. Palin gave a great speech. Now I hope everyone will read the next the rest of this post. First, Palin and the McCain team have loudly said that her family is a private manner. Then she began her speech with a long discussion of her family and even used her newborn as a political tool to reach out to families with birth disabilities. I understand introducing her family helps introduce her, so let’s gloss over this fact. Much of Palin’s speech then began to talk about what is wrong with Washington. This sounds a lot like a party running against itself. Need we be reminded who has been in control of all three branches of government for the majority of the last eight years (the last two with nearly half of the representatives in Congress). Furthermore, you’ve had Thompson talking about how Congress is no way to gain experience. Does he not remember that McCain has been in Congess for over 30 years? I know, that’s not what he meant. Oh, and executive experience is more important than legislative experience.Never mind the fact that Palin has represented and been elected by far fewer people than Obama. Okay, if your still reading, a great quality in a leader is inspiring others. It spurs them to achieve greater goals. It’s definitely what Obama does well and why McCain chose Palin.
Comment by Trvld — September 4, 2008 @ 1:08 pm
very nice Trvld - because she states she will be an advocate for children with special needs you accuse her of exploiting her child. Thanks for showing us what democrats are actually like buddy… but then again, I doubt they will claim you after that comment.
Comment by Anonymous — September 4, 2008 @ 1:18 pm
Yeah, she’s so tough that they have had to keep her locked in a hotel room lest the mean old liberal media ask her any questions. I bet Putin is shaking in his boots at the prospect of having to butt heads with the badass Mayor of Wasilla.
Comment by Roy — September 4, 2008 @ 2:52 pm
Roy - do you think Putin will be shaking in his boots at the prospect of the badass Community Organizer? (give me a break…)
At least Palin knows how to shoot a rifle… And hit what she’s shooting at… And field dress it after the kill… And how to make it taste real good…
Plus she doesn’t want to ban guns, compare to Obama…
More likely Putin will be shaking in his boots at the prospect of John McCain…
Comment by Reactionary — September 4, 2008 @ 4:20 pm
Hey Reactionary: I am not voting for Obama. I’m not voting for McCain either. Things are so bad with both these choices I can’t bring myself to vote for either. All my life I have told people you have got to pick between the two presidential candidates. One has to be better than the other. I am troubled to say both are a damn mess. What I can say is if it came down to Palin vs Biden I would for sure vote for Biden. Even looking at it like this I can’t bring myself to vote for McCain or Obama. What a mess! The rest of the world is licking their lips to take on either one. Got to say neither could possibly be as bad as W has been.
Comment by Tim Banks — September 4, 2008 @ 7:20 pm
Kind of off-topic, but also a bit on-topic… Obama did have a press conference today just after taping his interview with Bill O’Reilly, and he did address the attacks from last night’s speeches.
I caught just about everything that was said that was untrue and/or unfair on my own, with the exception of a few smaller ones. (I actually missed the “founder Lincoln” quote from Huckabee. A historical mistake, but nothing crucial.) But as much as I wanted to address them, I think Obama himself did a FANTASTIC job of doing so– much better than I ever could.
The community organizer thing, and something that didn’t really occur to me to consider… While it’s definitely something of significance, it was something he did for three years just out of college. If that’s all they’re looking for as his experience, then no wonder they think he’s inexperienced! He’s done so much more since then.
As far as “reaching across the aisle” is concerned… Didn’t he co-sponsor some legislation with McCain at one point?
Comment by ALmod — September 4, 2008 @ 7:26 pm
amazed that the liberal dems have taken over this blog. but thanks - your helping jay love more and more by showing the true spirit of the party bobby bright is running with. keep it up!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Anonymous — September 4, 2008 @ 8:15 pm
as someone pointed out earlier co-sponsoring a bill does not count…..or at least for Jay Love. Another case of Dems wanting it Both Ways. I hate Dems for their lack of intelligence.
Comment by Anonymous — September 4, 2008 @ 9:05 pm
Tim - noted. Revise my remarks to: “If the American people buy this pr job we deserve what we get.” - that’s risible coming from a Biden supporter…
Comment by Reactionary — September 4, 2008 @ 10:56 pm
Reactionary - noted. Dito for you as a W, McCain, and Jay Love supporter. Let me guess you have a dog named Stalin, Hitler, or Putnin? By the way who was responsible for the 1950s look of the convention. Many of the backdrops looked like pictures from Life Magazine. I guess it fits the blue-haired, Christian Conservative, Drill Immediately, crowd. Figures.
Comment by Tim Banks — September 5, 2008 @ 5:39 am
What a tremendous woman, Sarah Palin! Fantastic! I am changing my vote from the Zero boys to the winners, McCain/Palin! She is absolutely great and I will work for her double hard.
Comment by Nikos — September 5, 2008 @ 12:01 pm
Give Republicans a Real Maverick.
If you’re not going to buy into the McCain gimmicks, Vote Republican Ron Paul.
If you’re really concerned about National Security and know Palin’s not the best Republican VP choice we have. You have a better alternative.
Unlike McCain who’s been in the Senate 25 years and agreed with Bush 95% of the time. Republican Ron Paul holds true the soul of the Republican Party.
Republican’s know, if you don’t like the public school system there’s Private and Group homeschooling. None of this school welfare.
Republican’s shouldn’t have to pay for someone who chooses to overeat junk foods, sugar and gets diabetes or heart disease, why should they pay for other peoples’ special needs children or adults.
Don’t have health insurance or a good job. Find another one! Don’t make Republicans pay for your Special needs.
Independants, Republicans, I urge you, for our country. Vote Republican Ron Paul, check him out and get the word out to all Republicans who don’t want the same Bush 4th term, who don’t want McCain/Palin sarcasm, their ToastMaster speeches, they’re entertaining, but they don’t offer solutions.
Please copy this post everywhere, Ron Paul the Real Maverick.
Comment by Republican Alternative — September 6, 2008 @ 5:21 pm
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