13 cars? and oh yeah, cough up the dough for the rape exam

Politics is so fascinating because it is all about the smallest details. If you love one candidate or their v.p. pick you could alternately praise or slam their pick depending on how far down the political rabbit hole you want to go. For instance Palin is routinely praised (sometimes on this blog) for being "real, down-to-earth, refreshing etc." People claim that she is the best choice McCain could have made (even though they never heard of her before the announcement, be honest guys) and that she represents the "American woman and loves the outdoors." Now, call me crazy, but shooting an unarmed moose does not qualify you as an outdoor lover. Shooting a moose is about as difficult as taking birth control. (wait a sec) Have you ever seen a moose in Alaska? These things are so slow and friendly I would have had a harder time shooting Tubbs. So, we are supposed to like Palin because she is down to earth but consider:
McCain has 13 cars!
McCain forgot how many homes he owned! (7)
I know some rich people but I have never known anyone with 13 cars or 7 homes. Did we not mock John Kerry for marrying rich, (that sounds familiar) and living off his wife's fortune? hmnnnn?
So Obama was not qualified because he lacked experience but you nominate someone with less experience and than praise her as eminently qualified?
We do not that when Palin was mayor of Fiddlesticks Alaska (population 7,000) she charged up to 1,000 dollars for rape examinations! What kind of crazy policy is this? Charging a woman for a rape exam? You have got to be kidding me with this one. One more point, I find it very interesting how I could express my reservations about Biden but so far not one Republican on this blog has expressed any reservations about Palin. Why is that? Hmnnn.........

Do you support the Bush Doctrine?

"Do you support the Bush Doctrine?" This simple question was asked of McCains V.P. pick and she appeared as startled as a moose in the headlights to this query. She looked at the interviewer, paused for time, and said, "in what sense do you mean?" The Bush doctrine is the most fundamental shift in American foreign policy since the Monroe Doctrine. The Bush Doctrine asserts that the United States has the right to launch a preemptive strike on a foreign nation. The very fact that Palin seemed unsure of what the Bush Doctrine stated is reason enough to pull her from the ticket. The Republican party appears so desperate to win this campaign that they are willing to forfeit any sense of seriousness or constitutional integrity. The nomination of Palin is working because we all love sugar and junk food. Think of it this way, Obama had captured America's attention with his unique life story and compelling case for change. The American public was drawn too Obama they way you are drawn to your cool uncle who surfs and lets you drink beer. The Republicans acted like an insecure mom who feels here kids are not paying attention to her, so what does she do? Ice cream for everyone! All the kids are happy and enjoying their ice-cream but the Mom knows in her heart that in the long run ice-cream is not good for the kids. She has just pulled a cheap stunt to get attention. Palin is the equivalent of ice-cream. She is enjoyable in the short-term, she seemed to make us happy, but what damage will she do in the long run? Palin, who never had a passport until she became governor, is a heartbeat away from taking the toughest job in the world. Her lack of qualifications and her seemingly niavete regarding American foreign policy is shocking. We need deep thinkers in Washington, not someone who is confused by the Bush Doctrine. The Republican party prided itself on being the "serious" party with a deep concern for the welfare of the nation. The nomination of Palin, who many serious thinking Republicans disagree with, shows that they are nothing more than cheap carnival barkers trying to distract us with cotton candy and shiny objects.

For all who wondered how Obama could attend a Church with such "anti-American" views I ask you are you not troubled by your V.P. pick?

It has now come out that Palin's husband was REGISTERED as an Alaskan Independence party member from 1995-2002. This extremely radical party had the stated goal of seceding from the United States of America! How could McCain's V.P. be married to such a radical? How could she stand with a man who is so full of bitterness and anger towards our country that he advocates secession? This party, the A.I.P. was founded by Joe Vogler who is quoted on his party's website as saying, "I've got no use for America or her damned institutions." This sounds like pastor Wright too me! I wonder if Hannity will be endlessly talking about this and rerunning this juicy soundbite? Mr. and Mrs Palin attend this party's CONVENTION in 1994 and told the A.I.P. party "keep up the good work" a mere six months ago. She has cheered on this rabid group of America haters as they have pushed for a statewide vote on whether Alaska should secede from the union. If you were troubled by the comments that Obama's pastor made, a man he saw for one hour per week, how could you not be troubled by Palins anti-American husband? Or is it possible that right-wing radio/Television have managed to manipulate you into of frenzy of anger over a non-issue? Hmnnnn........very troubling indeed.

If you govern a state and want to leave the union what's the big deal?

Holy cow with this one! Today news comes out that McCain's V.P. was a member of the Alaskan independence party and attended their convention in 1994. The stated motto of the A.I.P. (Alaskan Independence Party) is to succeed from the United States of America! Palin, along with her husband, attended the A.I.P. convention in 1994! John McCain is running on a motto of "America First." I guess he did not check out Palin motto, "I'm an Alaskan, not an American." Remember when some of you were outraged at Obama's pastor and I challenged you to explain how it will effect his policy decisions? I put money on the table and not one person even tried to respond. Now, if Obama was a member of a political organization that WANTED TO SUCCED FROM THE UNITED STATES a mere 14 years ago how would you feel? Would you just shrug it off because her little daughter Juno Palin is keeping the baby and they must be good people? This is a serious issue and raises questions about McCains judgement. McCain has gone after and smeared Obama for an association with a member of the weatherman and for his pastor. Again, these are not things Obama has said but Republicans believe in guilt-by-association politics to scare people. Imagine if Joe Biden belonged to a party that espoused such radical views, very troubling indeed! This is a huge deal and I predict Palin will be removed from the ticket. We cannot have such an ANTI-AMERICAN on the ticket. If you do not think she is anti-American please explain to me why she attended a conference of a party with a publicly stated goal of succession?