This is most definitely NOT David Caruso related, so bear with us for just a few minutes.
We will use our best efforts to stay out of the political arena until after the November elections, but felt we had to comment on John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin, current governor of Alaska, as his Republican running mate.
Sarah Palin is an unknown, or little known, entity to most Americans. However, that also makes her a blank page, rather refreshing in a national political campaign. We seriously doubt National Enquirer will headline her misdeeds on their pages.
Our readers come from all parts of the world, including Sarah Palin's hometown of Wasilla, Alaska, where she served on city council and as mayor prior to her successful gubernatorial run 2 years ago.
We'd love to hear comments from our Alaskan friends, and especially those from Wasilla. Being a small town (6,000) we're betting a few of our readers know Sarah Palin personally. They may have a truer perspective on our new candidate than the campaign rhetoric we'll be hearing in the next 2+ months.
Political preferences aside, we're anxious to see how all these new announcements play out.
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What I need to know is this: Is she experienced enough to assume the presidency in a heart beat?
As the Dems are now saying, "that puts to rest the inexperience issue".
Without a lot of facts, she's probably as experienced as Obama. The question of state vs national knowledge will also come up. Again, we've had more than a few successful presidencies that had no prior national experience; i.e., Ronald Reagan.
It's a huge risk, but an interesting one. Such fun to watch!
We see it in our papers and on our televisions almost constantly. Yet, I really have very little idea of American politics. I do find it a little amusing. Just this very moment I see Obama accepting his nomination for the American presidency in a stadium of what seems well over 100,000 cheering punters. It is a huge publicity event, almost Beijing opening ceremony proportions! He said something about this not being the time for small fish. Perhaps he was referring to Sarah Pallin. When on earth will they actually vote for who will rule the country?? It's been going on all year and beyond!
It's constant here, too. Way too much. Yes, the stadium in Denver does hold over 100,000; that's why they moved it from the Pepsi Center. Big production. The 2 major parties are forever having fundraisers and this is what they spend the money on.
Sarah Palin IS a small fish, the Republican equivalent of Barack Obama. That'll piss off the Dems, but it's true.
The election is held the first Tuesday in November, so we have a solid 2 months to go. Then, after that, the electoral college meets. So nothing is official till then, especially if it's a close race.
The whole process has become a huge joke. I wouldn't give a dime to either party at this point. Needless to say, I'm a big promoter of election reform.
Lol! They hold the US Presidency Elections on one of the most important days of the Aussie calendar: the Melbourne Cup! I know which one we'll be watching!
It works for me. I'll try to find it on our channels.
I'm a political animal by nature, raised from birth with vehement (loud) political dinner-table discussions. It's in the genes. I love it. One brother is head of PolySc Dept. at an Eastern U, plus a couple of lawyers, both whom have run for office, so it's deeply embeded. I remember as a child of 6 handing out flyers on the corner by The Dad's office; getting my first speeding ticket with a political sign attached to the top of the car. Needless to say, that news wasn't well received.
So, I'm well versed on the subject, but the political climate of late offends every part of me. Plus, listening to it 24/7 is patently absurd.
My father-in-law has been dead for nearly 40 years, but he wrote something in a letter once that I am remembering over and over again as I listen to debates, then watch the political pundits, then try to concentrate on these conventions although I am getting worn out just trying to keep informed. Old H. G. was writing about different people in a different time, but what he said about a certain pair of candidates was this: "The political timber is not above the quality of mere saplings." I think that statement is more true today than it was when he applied it to JFK and Nixon!
Old H.G. hit the nail on that head. How succinct.
I am pleased with McCains choice. True, she doesn't have much experience, but sometimes that can be a plus. I'm NOT a big political person, never have been, but I do my best to be informed and I vote every time I need to, whether it's just small town elections or for the big ones. I may not be happy with the results, but at least I know I did my part. I think this race will be very interesting, and, either way, history will be made. We will either have a woman at the White House, or an African American.
I agree, the process is always drawn out and talked about ad nauseum, which is why I watch so little of it. I was impressed by her, for the short amount of time I listened to her talk.
This post is so old already, that I do not know if my comment will even see the light of day here. But this is something I just have to say and I figure this is the most nearly appropriate place in which to place it:
I hope that somewhere in David Caruso's camp, someone will send a particular little baby boy a Best Bluddies T-shirt! It has been stated that as many as 90% of Downs Syndrome babies are aborted these days. The fact that one has not should give the people involved in this excellent organization new hope.
What a great idea! I'm ashamed to say I hadn't thought of it. I'm betting people at Best Buddies have already done it, though. I'll check it out, see if I get a response.
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