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.