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It's Palin
Friday, August 29, 2008 4:56 AM
KHYRON
Friday, August 29, 2008 5:41 AM
DEADLOCKVICTIM
Friday, August 29, 2008 6:05 AM
Friday, August 29, 2008 6:08 AM
HKCAVALIER
Friday, August 29, 2008 6:12 AM
RIGHTEOUS9
Friday, August 29, 2008 6:16 AM
Friday, August 29, 2008 7:30 AM
Friday, August 29, 2008 8:12 AM
BIGDAMNNOBODY
Quote:Originally posted by HKCavalier: Wow. Pander Bear does it again! Hillary Clinton earned every one of her 18 million votes while McCain appoints a woman to cash in on the few disaffected Hillary supporters who would rather see a woman--any woman--in office than to have women's rights upheld. The Republicans are truly desperate if they'll stoop to stunt casting the VP. Cynical, cynical, cynical.
Friday, August 29, 2008 8:22 AM
Quote:Originally posted by BigDamnNobody: Quote:Originally posted by HKCavalier: Wow. Pander Bear does it again! Hillary Clinton earned every one of her 18 million votes while McCain appoints a woman to cash in on the few disaffected Hillary supporters who would rather see a woman--any woman--in office than to have women's rights upheld. The Republicans are truly desperate if they'll stoop to stunt casting the VP. Cynical, cynical, cynical. So you are saying that she will not do a good job. She is not the best candidate, only a way to get Hilary voters? Are you being a little sexist in your attempt to smear all that is Republican?
Quote:If the dems hadn't already nominated an African American, and if Hillary hadn't already pulled in 18 million votes, would this 2 year (not even a full term!) governor be getting the nod? If there were any doubt that the GOP has lost all respect for our democracy, this should remove it.
Friday, August 29, 2008 8:32 AM
WHOZIT
Friday, August 29, 2008 8:39 AM
FINN MAC CUMHAL
Quote:Originally posted by whozit: What's the matter? You people think girls are icky and have coodies or somthing? McCain made the perfect choice and now you douch bags are pissed. Just eat it, OK!
Friday, August 29, 2008 8:42 AM
Friday, August 29, 2008 8:46 AM
STORYMARK
Friday, August 29, 2008 8:49 AM
Quote:Originally posted by HKCavalier: The guy can't spell "cooties!" lmao HKCavalier Hey, hey, hey, don't be mean. We don't have to be mean, because, remember, no matter where you go, there you are.
Friday, August 29, 2008 8:50 AM
Quote:Originally posted by Storymark: Get over your righteous indignation. Yeah, Dems are taking potshots at her - but I'm sure all you conservatives were welling up with wonderfull things to say about Biden.
Friday, August 29, 2008 8:52 AM
FUTUREMRSFILLION
Quote:Originally posted by Finn mac Cumhal: Quote:Originally posted by whozit: What's the matter? You people think girls are icky and have coodies or somthing? McCain made the perfect choice and now you douch bags are pissed. Just eat it, OK!It’s the kind of typical Liberal rhetoric that one hears a lot. Many Liberals seem to love the idea of diversity and feminism when the African-Americans and women are Democrats, but look at the kinds of racist and sexist remarks that have come from Liberals about Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice. At some point it becomes hard to see how this love of diversity is anything more then partisan rhetoric, for a lot of Democrats and Liberals. Nihil est incertius vulgo, nihil obscurius voluntate hominum, nihil fallacius ratione tota comitiorum. Nothing is more unpredictable than the mob, nothing more obscure than public opinion, nothing more deceptive than the whole political system. -- Cicero
Friday, August 29, 2008 8:53 AM
Friday, August 29, 2008 8:54 AM
Quote:Originally posted by FutureMrsFIllion: Quote:Originally posted by Finn mac Cumhal: Quote:Originally posted by whozit: What's the matter? You people think girls are icky and have coodies or somthing? McCain made the perfect choice and now you douch bags are pissed. Just eat it, OK!It’s the kind of typical Liberal rhetoric that one hears a lot. Many Liberals seem to love the idea of diversity and feminism when the African-Americans and women are Democrats, but look at the kinds of racist and sexist remarks that have come from Liberals about Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice. At some point it becomes hard to see how this love of diversity is anything more then partisan rhetoric, for a lot of Democrats and Liberals. Nihil est incertius vulgo, nihil obscurius voluntate hominum, nihil fallacius ratione tota comitiorum. Nothing is more unpredictable than the mob, nothing more obscure than public opinion, nothing more deceptive than the whole political system. -- Cicero Specifics please. What liberals and what remarks? Specifically. I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn! "We don't fear the reaper" FORSAKEN original “I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” Mahatma Gandhi
Friday, August 29, 2008 9:03 AM
Quote:Originally posted by HKCavalier: Okay, since you loveable rogues can't answer a simple question, I'll do it for ya: If the dems hadn't already nominated an African American, and if Hillary hadn't already pulled in 18 million votes, would this virtually unknown, 1 and a half year (not even a full term!) governor be getting the nod? Not on your life. And you know it. There are countless Republicans with better credentials than Palin--some of them even got some votes (you know, those little things democratic societies use from time to time?) for President in the primaries. But no, Palin trumps 'em all in...in...well, I'm sure they'll dig up (or is that drill up?) something! HKCavalier Hey, hey, hey, don't be mean. We don't have to be mean, because, remember, no matter where you go, there you are.
Friday, August 29, 2008 9:23 AM
SIGNYM
I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.
Quote:It’s the kind of typical Liberal rhetoric that one hears a lot. Many Liberals seem to love the idea of diversity and feminism when the African-Americans and women are Democrats, but look at the kinds of racist and sexist remarks that have come from Liberals about Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice
Friday, August 29, 2008 9:25 AM
Quote:Originally posted by FutureMrsFIllion: Specifics please. What liberals and what remarks? Specifically.
Quote:Originally posted by HKCavalier: Ah, one of my adoring fans! I knew you couldn't stay away! Oh yes, yes, I'm being so very sexist! Oh, grumble, grumble, how can I counter your righteous attack? Um...um...WWRD (What would Rove do?) Oh, I know! Ahem, ahem. Lemme just puff out my chest here and put on my scowly face: Oh, BDM, how could you stoop so low! Playing the GENDER CARD! I am indeed shocked! Shocked, I tell you! There. How was that?
Quote:Originally posted by HKCavalier: Oh, and um, yeah: she is not the best candidate, only a way to get Hillary voters. Pure stunt casting. Just another corrupt political appointment from the folks who do it best!
Quote:Originally posted by HKCavalier: Someone up in the thread asked a good question or two: Quote:If the dems hadn't already nominated an African American, and if Hillary hadn't already pulled in 18 million votes, would this 2 year (not even a full term!) governor be getting the nod? If there were any doubt that the GOP has lost all respect for our democracy, this should remove it.Well said!
Friday, August 29, 2008 9:36 AM
Friday, August 29, 2008 9:39 AM
Quote:Originally posted by HKCavalier: Um, BDM, you seem to be confused about the difference between being nominated and being appointed. Obama was actually...wait for it...voted in. Palin was merely appointed. How exactly did she earn her place on the ticket? And Jeez Marie, work on your funny-bone, dude! HKCavalier Hey, hey, hey, don't be mean. We don't have to be mean, because, remember, no matter where you go, there you are.
Quote:Obama is a courageous trend setter, but Colin Powell is a “house slave.”
Friday, August 29, 2008 9:40 AM
Quote:Originally posted by Finn mac Cumhal: Hillary is the right person for the VP, but Palin is a “stunt.” For some, equality depends on what side of the aisle you sit on.
Friday, August 29, 2008 9:42 AM
Quote:Originally posted by HKCavalier: Um, BDM, you seem to be confused about the difference between being nominated and being appointed. Obama was actually...wait for it...voted in. Palin was merely appointed. How exactly did she earn her place on the ticket?
Friday, August 29, 2008 9:44 AM
WHODIED
Friday, August 29, 2008 9:45 AM
Quote:So who "voted" Obama to run for the Dems in the Presidential race?
Friday, August 29, 2008 9:48 AM
Quote:I should know better than to reply to you Finn, but I can't pass this one. How in the world can you place Sarah Palin on a par with Hillary Clinton?
Friday, August 29, 2008 9:49 AM
Quote:Originally posted by SignyM: Quote:So who "voted" Obama to run for the Dems in the Presidential race? Democrats who voted in something called "the primaries". You might have heard of them?
Friday, August 29, 2008 9:50 AM
Quote:Originally posted by BigDamnNobody: Quote:Originally posted by HKCavalier: Um, BDM, you seem to be confused about the difference between being nominated and being appointed. Obama was actually...wait for it...voted in. Palin was merely appointed. How exactly did she earn her place on the ticket? So who "voted" Obama to run for the Dems in the Presidential race?
Friday, August 29, 2008 9:52 AM
Quote:Originally posted by BigDamnNobody: Quote:Originally posted by SignyM: Quote:So who "voted" Obama to run for the Dems in the Presidential race? Democrats who voted in something called "the primaries". You might have heard of them? Not what I'm asking, think before the primaries. Who "voted" Obama to place his name in the running for the Dems?
Friday, August 29, 2008 9:56 AM
Quote:Originally posted by HKCavalier: Quote:Originally posted by Finn mac Cumhal: Hillary is the right person for the VP, but Palin is a “stunt.” For some, equality depends on what side of the aisle you sit on.I should know better than to reply to you Finn, but I can't pass this one. How in the world can you place Sarah Palin on a par with Hillary Clinton?
Quote:Not what I'm asking, think before the primaries. Who "voted" Obama to place his name in the running for the Dems?
Quote:3. Declare Candidacy and File Applications with Federal Election Commission The Federal Election Commission (FEC), created by Congress to administer and enforce the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) - the statute that governs the financing of federal elections define the process of registering a candidacy for President in the following manner: "If you are running for the US House, Senate or the Presidency, you must register with the FEC once you (or persons acting on your behalf) receive contributions or make expenditures in excess of $5,000. Within 15 days of reaching that $5,000 threshold, you must file a Statement of Candidacy authorizing a principal campaign committee to raise and spend funds on your behalf. Within 10 days of that filing, your principal campaign committee must submit a Statement of Organization. Your campaign will thereafter report its receipts and disbursements on a regular basis."
Friday, August 29, 2008 10:04 AM
Quote:Originally posted by Storymark: What a stupid question. The same can be asked of every candidate in the Primaries - for both parties.
Friday, August 29, 2008 10:07 AM
Quote:Originally posted by HKCavalier: And just so you know: if you hand me another one of these nonsensical quips of yours, I won't bother replying.
Friday, August 29, 2008 10:08 AM
RUE
I have a vote and I'm not afraid to use it!
Friday, August 29, 2008 10:10 AM
Quote:Originally posted by Finn mac Cumhal: Palin has had two years of executive experience in a leadership role of state bordered completely by foreign nations.
Quote:Originally posted by rue: Obama won the vote. I guess in democracies that's how the 'insiders' - mostly democrats voting in the primaries - 'pick' the nominee. What a strange, evil concept.
Friday, August 29, 2008 10:16 AM
Friday, August 29, 2008 10:24 AM
Quote:Originally posted by rue: It would be easier to understand you if you used English better. Or thought better. Or were smarter.
Friday, August 29, 2008 10:29 AM
KWICKO
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." -- William Casey, Reagan's presidential campaign manager & CIA Director (from first staff meeting in 1981)
Quote:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I didn’t say anything bad about Biden. And while many people may have criticized Biden, it wasn’t for the color of his skin or his gender.
Friday, August 29, 2008 10:33 AM
Quote: For some, equality depends on what side of the aisle you sit on.
Friday, August 29, 2008 10:36 AM
Quote:Originally posted by BigDamnNobody: Quote:Originally posted by Storymark: What a stupid question. The same can be asked of every candidate in the Primaries - for both parties. Palin was picked by Republican insiders as a way of cashing in on disenfranchised Hilary voters. Obama was picked by Democratic insiders as a way of cashing in on disenfranchised Bush voters. When the Dems do it, it's smart politicking. When the Repubs do it, it's slimy politicking.
Friday, August 29, 2008 10:43 AM
Quote:Originally posted by Kwicko: Quote: For some, equality depends on what side of the aisle you sit on. Yes, for some... like those who call John McCane a "war hero" - but who denigrated John Kerry's service to his country and wore their precious little "purple heart band-aids" at the last Republican convention, and who supported the Swift-Boat bunch. Yeah, it seems SOME people really do differentiate between which side of the aisle you sit on as to your "equality", whether it be equality of gender, equality of service, or equality of race.
Friday, August 29, 2008 11:02 AM
Quote:Originally posted by Storymark: Seriously, what the hell are you talking about? I don't think the selection of either has been "smart" or "slimy" politiking. Just plain regualr politicking. Palin - Selected by Rep insiders, yes. Obama - Voted in as candidate by citizens. You are talking about two entirely different situations. As far as "before the primary" - he threw his hat in the ring. Same as McCain - thus my statement about it applying to all candidates. I could see your point working if you were comparing Palin and Biden, as he was selected as well. Or, if you were comparing McCain to Obama, as both were elected by the citizens of their party, to be their presidential candidate. But you are not making either point, so I have to ask, when was your last stroke?
Friday, August 29, 2008 11:26 AM
Quote:Originally posted by BigDamnNobody: Quote:Originally posted by Storymark: Seriously, what the hell are you talking about? I don't think the selection of either has been "smart" or "slimy" politiking. Just plain regualr politicking. Palin - Selected by Rep insiders, yes. Obama - Voted in as candidate by citizens. You are talking about two entirely different situations. As far as "before the primary" - he threw his hat in the ring. Same as McCain - thus my statement about it applying to all candidates. I could see your point working if you were comparing Palin and Biden, as he was selected as well. Or, if you were comparing McCain to Obama, as both were elected by the citizens of their party, to be their presidential candidate. But you are not making either point, so I have to ask, when was your last stroke? Let me make myself clearer as it seems like you are not understanding my point and are too shy to ask for clarification. Obama was not voted by anyone to run for President. Perhaps some Dem insiders thought he would make a good candidate and convinced him to run. The fact that he was voted in by the people in the primaries is not my point at all. Palin was judged by some Repub insiders as being the best choice as McCain's running mate. Unless I'm mistaken, she is not the Vice-President yet and will not be unless a majority of Americans vote for McCain. Now why, do you suppose, the Dem's can pick a candidate they think will bring in a lot of votes and that is considered smart. When the Repub's bring in a candidate they think will bring in a lot of votes it's somehow slimy and underhanded? Is my point any clearer to you now or will I have to break out the crayons.
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