To me it means it is ironic that Obama is trying to protray himself as at "for the middle class". How can he expect the "common man" to believe any of his rantings when he has never been there. Thus the silver spoon.

That's what I assumed you meant, but I don't think Obama grew up as a rich kid. Raised by a single mother and went to school on scholarships. I don't believe he was dirt poor either, but that's a long way from deserving the "silver spoon" label.

Sure he's rich now, but it appears to be the product of a well educated and intelligent person who wrote some good books!

-spence

Guys. All that matters is she is HOT... that should secure the NASCAR vote.. Game OVER.

Here's the article excerpt I've read a few times now:

"Palin’s first veto was used to block legislation that would have barred the state from granting benefits to the partners of gay state employees. In effect, her veto granted State of Alaska benefits to same-sex couples. The veto occurred after Palin consulted with Alaska’s attorney general on the constitutionality of the legislation."

Hey whatever spin you want to put on this there are 2 things I think are true:

1. It was a great pick...
2. It's gonna be a great election process to watch...


Enough for me here.

Popular bumper sticker in Alaska....
"Alaska...Coldest State, Hottest Govenor!"

No spin, she simply is regarding the state Constitution over her personal opinion. That doesn't mean she's in favor of the action.

It's a risky pick for sure.

-spence

That would me sense if there were a Gay person who doesn't have the exact same rights as the rest of us.

I believe I said "equality".

-spence

It amazes me how little the environment means to you people.

Can't wait for the crying once they put in the LNG terminal and they put a massive guard zone around it.

I believe it is called "NIMBY". Not many care if they can't "see" it.

Well our "backyard" is next.
Whether people like it or not.

"Squeeky Clean" except for the baggage from trying to have her brother-in-law fired as a State Trooper because her sister wanted a divorce.

That sounds like the action of a rational, responsible political candidate. It's a good thing she vowed to improve political ethics in Alaska.


Also, the "executive experience" argument is rather weak. It would be one thing if she had 10 years as a Governor, pulled the state out of a financial crisis and improved the state to Top 10 in the country for education. She was elected in 2006. We might as well make Deval Patrick President. He has more executive experience than Obama and Biden combined.

I think the Dems were a little antsy and wanted something quick to jump on. If you read other articles on the subject she asks that one check the facts of the case and she stands "Accountable" for her part in the matter.

Executive experience argument
 

It's a weak argument. If you go with that argument then she is more qualified to be President than John McCain.
It is a gamble by McCain and a clever one at that . Takes the attention away from Obama, now the election is about Palin. Interesting stuff , you can't make it up , this election is going to be interesting. FishHawk

McCain up in the polls. Obama coming unglued. CNN, MSNBC trying to somehow, someway get the goods on Palin. McCain's picking Palin, brilliant. Obama's pick, not so brilliant

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she needs the the speed....

and should be seen driving a race car....

as long as she doesn't say-> yall.. :rolleyes:

cool........

then we could have a casino in every town

same as dunkin donuts.... :rotf2: