Tea party wins in northeastern primaries could bode well for Democrats

[OrdinaryMelkite]

What did Sarah Palin really say about Russia? Can she see Russia from her house?

The line “I can see Russia from my house” was uttered by Tina Fey playing Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live (SNL). It’s such a good line because it’s close to Palin’s actual words and thoughts. She could well have uttered those very words.

Here is what she said to ABC’s Charles Gibson – we give you Gibson’s question and Palin’s answer (fact check the source: ABC)

GIBSON: What insight into Russian actions, particularly in the last couple of weeks, does the proximity of the state give you?

PALIN: They’re our next door neighbors and you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska, from an island in Alaska.

tunc.biz/Palin’s%20Gig.htm

I can see my neighbor’s front yd across the street from me as I look out of my window right now while typing on the keyboard. Doesn’t mean I have any insight though on my neighbor’s actions today, let alone particularly in the last couple of wks. Nor makes me qualified to be VP let alone Pres.

I agree with you that it was unfortunate gaffe and it highlighted Palin’s lack of foreign policy experience. Just as it was unfortunate that she quit the governorship. But like I told CMatt25, events and Palin’s own history have shown that she is a “quick learner,” and that she has the ability to “change.” Hopefully she will be able to acquire experinece and status by 2012. Seeing what happened to the Tea Party since she came on board, she is certainly on her way.

Once again, I would not vote for Palin today, but if things change and she is able to mature as a possible stateswoman I would. I’ll probably end up doing it, to be honest. I’m confident the American People are willing and able to give her a chance, despite her past “image problems.”

I WOULD say though----

That if you are going to accuse (rightfully) Palin of having no policy experience during the elections, you could say the same thing about Barry Obama.

Barry had even LESS experience on the political level than Palin did, yet the issue was largely glossed over by the media during the campaign. He had not even finished his inaugural Senate term , for Pete’s sake. Maybe the nedia did mention this at the beginning, but once Barry emerged as the Savior of the Nation from the legacy and excesses of Evil Old Bush, the media dropped it altogether.

He also did his own gaffes----remember Jeremiah Wright? He really had to back away from that one. Did the media press him on it? NAH.

Remember the remark about Abortion----“It’s above my pay scale?” Not a major peep from the MSM.

To be honest, I actually felt sorry for Hillary during the campaign. I wouldn’t vote for her, but I could not help but be shocked at the level of bitterness generated against her by the Obama campaign. They all but accused her of being a Racist Privileged White Female. All because of remarks by her HUSBAND.

I remember thinking at the time------“Hillary may be a B----, but at least she knows what the heck she is doing, unlike No-Experience Barry here.” Unfortunately, the electorate disagreed with me. Geratest bamboozle of all time.

 

[CMatt25]

I agree with the bit about public servants needing to made of stronger stuff, but I certainly don’t fault her that much for trying to protect her family by moving to a more controlled environment. It has to be hard having a child with a disability, but to have the “party of tolerance” berating your disabled child for simply being related to you…I certainly can’t fault her. She stood against it for longer than I possibly could have, which shows she really is strong to put up with so much. Not to mention what happened to Bristol, and the pain the MSM was putting her through for her pregnancy and broken engagement. :nope:

I really admire Palin, she is a woman of conviction and strength. I would vote for her in a heartbeat.

I truly must believe you are not meaning to imply all liberals or members of the Democratic Party berated Sarah Palin’s downs syndrome child. Because if you are, I totally would take total offense to that and you would be wrong.

Regarding Bristol. I do think perhaps a little of the blame perhaps can be placed upon Palin herself. You can’t expect to put yourself out there in the public arena as all self righteous about so-called conservative family values without then expecting some comment. That’s why it’s never a good idea to be so self righteous. You never know what might happen in real life.

I personally actually might have given thought to voting for a minor more liberal candidate than Obama (No public option my main reason) to register a protest vote. But if Palin is his opponent, I would mightily have to reconsider and vote for the re-election of President Obama.

But in any case we’ll get to see Bristol on Dancing with the Stars next wk and she even says her mom will be in the audience for at least some of her appearances.

 

[Good_News_1]

That if you are going to accuse (rightfully) Palin of having no policy experience during the elections, you could say the same thing about Barry Obama.

It seems that some people want experienced people to run for office, and some people want novices to run because they represent change, and some people adopt both standards simultaneously.

 

[Charlotte408]

Regarding Bristol. I do think perhaps a little of the blame perhaps can be placed upon Palin herself. You can’t expect to put yourself out there in the public arena as all self righteous about so-called conservative family values without then expecting some comment. That’s why it’s never a good idea to be so self righteous. You never know what might happen in real life.

I personally actually might have given thought to voting for a minor more liberal candidate than Obama (No public option my main reason) to register a protest vote. But if Palin is his opponent, I would mightily have to reconsider and vote for the re-election of President Obama.

But in any case we’ll get to see Bristol on Dancing with the Stars next wk and she even says her mom will be in the audience for at least some of her appearances.

I’m not sure why, I’m not the most articulate person, sometimes…but this doesn’t sit right with me. I don’t care who has what comment - I think its always a good idea to be righteous.

And what makes her ‘self-righteous’? Because she openly proclaims her righteous morals or values?

 

[bbarrick8383]

I doubt it.

Most people will admit that Palin is somewhat light on the issues. Really, by depth and experience she is not presidential timber. Sure, she can run her mouth in controlled settings, but she really cannot even substantiate what she says under hostile media questioning or should would not come up with comments like ‘death panels’.

It was not the threat of bankruptcy which forced her out of office – she wanted to pile up some cash and speak before friendly crowds. You can’t always do that as an elected official.

Ms. Palin has not shown that she knows her limits.

I think Palin got flustered by the stupid questions, and we all know Obama is only good when he has his teleprompter.

I don’t see her paying the million dollars in legal fees out of pocket. I don’t think banks would have loaned on it till she was able to finish her term. So explain to me why the threat of bankruptcy did not force her out of office?

 

[CMatt25]

If the original statement is bad enough, why lie about what she said? Because the left wants to discredit her. She can’t see Russia from her front porch and she never said she could.

Ok if this helps you. You or I could see my neighbor’s place from the state I am in. Doesn’t mean because you could or I can see my neighbor’s land in sight, that you or I have any insight into my neighbor’s affairs.

 

[Charlotte408]

I’m not sure why, I’m not the most articulate person, sometimes…but this doesn’t sit right with me. I don’t care who has what comment - I think its always a good idea to be righteous.

And what makes her ‘self-righteous’? Because she openly proclaims her righteous morals or values?

and yeah, your right, life does happen. To righteous and ‘unrighteous’ ← if thats a word LOL, people…so, what’s your point? Don’t be righteous because one day something might happen that you had little to no control over and you might have to deal with difficult times?

Oh I am SUCH a nerd I totally thought I was editing my last post, sorry :blushing:

 

[Beau_Ouiville]

I think Palin got flustered by the stupid questions, and we all know Obama is only good when he has his teleprompter.

I don’t see her paying the million dollars in legal fees out of pocket. I don’t think banks would have loaned on it till she was able to finish her term. So explain to me why the threat of bankruptcy did not force her out of office?

Much of the legal fees as to the charges could have been the responsibility of the state to pay.

Just think: Sarah Palin has never really been an academic star, has she?

 

[Ridgerunner]

Ms. Palin has not shown that she knows her limits.

You mean “her place” perhaps?

What are her limits in earning money? What are her limits in influencing elections toward conservatism?

Nobody knows. But she certainly knew her financial prospects and her ability to influence events were more limited as governor of Alaska than as a person doing what she’s doing now. So perhaps she knows her limits better than anybody else.

But she’s not going to run against Obama. No need for Democrats to worry about that. But Democrats just can’t keep themselves from trashing her as if they do. And the more Democrats do that, the stronger she gets, because when they trash her, they’re trashing all the people who identify with her, and they know it. And the more ridiculous Democrats are about it, the more people identify with her. Who has not, for example, had a family member who made poor choices? Who has not opted out of a constricting situation for a better one, or wanted to. The more you all hammer her for trivia, the more people you cause to identify with her.

And no, I don’t favor her for president. But I know I won’t be presented with her as a choice.

 

[OrdinaryMelkite]

I doubt it.

Most people will admit that Palin is somewhat light on the issues. Really, by depth and experience she is not presidential timber. Sure, she can run her mouth in controlled settings, but she really cannot even substantiate what she says under hostile media questioning or should would not come up with comments like ‘death panels’.

It was not the threat of bankruptcy which forced her out of office – she wanted to pile up some cash and speak before friendly crowds. You can’t always do that as an elected official.

Ms. Palin has not shown that she knows her limits.

How do you know she just wanted to “pile up some cash and speak before friendly crowds?”

Did she personally say that?

Or are you just speculating???
Because if you are, that is totally fine, but that is just what it is----speculation.

 

[Beau_Ouiville]

But she’s not going to run against Obama. No need for Democrats to worry about that. But Democrats just can’t keep themselves from trashing her as if they do.

You know, this thread is not about Ms. Palin.

 

[estesbob]

Much of the legal fees as to the charges could have been the responsibility of the state to pay.

Just think: Sarah Palin has never really been an academic star, has she?

Too bad Obama won’t release his college transcripts so we could see if he was

 

[Beau_Ouiville]

Too bad Obama won’t release his college transcripts so we could see if he was

Think ‘president of Harvard Law Review’. Do you know how many Supreme Court justices never achieved that? But this thread is not about the president.

 

[Good_News_1]

How do you know she just wanted to “pile up some cash and speak before friendly crowds?”

The same way we know that Tiger Woods wanted to make money playing golf: because that it what he is devoting all his energy to doing. He doesn’t have to say it.

 

[CMatt25]

I agree with you that it was unfortunate gaffe and it highlighted Palin’s lack of foreign policy experience. Just as it was unfortunate that she quit the governorship. But like I told CMatt25, events and Palin’s own history have shown that she is a “quick learner,” and that she has the ability to “change.” Hopefully she will be able to acquire experinece and status by 2012. Seeing what happened to the Tea Party since she came on board, she is certainly on her way.

Once again, I would not vote for Palin today, but if things change and she is able to mature as a possible stateswoman I would. I’ll probably end up doing it, to be honest. I’m confident the American People are willing and able to give her a chance, despite her past “image problems.”

I WOULD say though----

That if you are going to accuse (rightfully) Palin of having no policy experience during the elections, you could say the same thing about Barry Obama.

Barry had even LESS experience on the political level than Palin did, yet the issue was largely glossed over by the media during the campaign. He had not even finished his inaugural Senate term , for Pete’s sake. Maybe the nedia did mention this at the beginning, but once Barry emerged as the Savior of the Nation from the legacy and excesses of Evil Old Bush, the media dropped it altogether.

He also did his own gaffes----remember Jeremiah Wright? He really had to back away from that one. Did the media press him on it? NAH.

Remember the remark about Abortion----“It’s above my pay scale?” Not a major peep from the MSM.

To be honest, I actually felt sorry for Hillary during the campaign. I wouldn’t vote for her, but I could not help but be shocked at the level of bitterness generated against her by the Obama campaign. They all but accused her of being a Racist Privileged White Female. All because of remarks by her HUSBAND.

I remember thinking at the time------“Hillary may be a B----, but at least she knows what the heck she is doing, unlike No-Experience Barry here.” Unfortunately, the electorate disagreed with me. Geratest bamboozle of all time.

I need to be heading off to dinner. But Obama was at least a state and US senator unless you’re counting Palin’s time as a mayor. But I’m from a small town and we had a great long time mayor. I forget how long Palin was mayor of Wasilla. (sp?) But ours served many many yrs. Not sure though that would have made him qualified to be VP or President. Regarding Hillary, she might well be President today if not for her vote in support of the Iraq war. Was the main reason I did not support her in my primary. Peace.

 

[bbarrick8383]

Much of the legal fees as to the charges could have been the responsibility of the state to pay.

Just think: Sarah Palin has never really been an academic star, has she?

And if I’m not mistaken one of the ethics charges had to do with the state covering certain legal fees of hers. But it shouldn’t be the burden of the taxpayer to put up with ignorant liberals who don’t like their governor.

Just think: What’s were Obama’s grades? Oh we don’t know.

Beau, Obama’s like a production engineer in the oil field. Yea, we might need him to come in and figure out the calculation of the fluid velocity in a certain pipe running up hill at a certain angle to determine a certain pump size.

But he, like most “academic stars”, would never be able to figure out how to install the pump, or fix the pump or any of the other daily operations that non-academic stars can do.

So, like in the oil field we occasionaly have to remind the engineer where his place is. Intellectuals have a very limited place in the political world…legal advisors, that’s about it. When it comes to actually doing something, they just mess it all up.

 

[Good_News_1]

Think ‘president of Harvard Law Review’.

He plagiarized his essay just like his books:

americanthinker.com/2008/10/who_wrote_dreams_from_my_fathe_1.html

You really should spend more time on partisan websites. You learn the most remarkable things.

 

[bbarrick8383]

You know, this thread is not about Ms. Palin.

Then stop replying to posts about Mrs. Palin.

 

[OrdinaryMelkite]

I agree with the bit about public servants needing to made of stronger stuff, but I certainly don’t fault her that much for trying to protect her family by moving to a more controlled environment. It has to be hard having a child with a disability, but to have the “party of tolerance” berating your disabled child for simply being related to you…I certainly can’t fault her. She stood against it for longer than I possibly could have, which shows she really is strong to put up with so much. Not to mention what happened to Bristol, and the pain the MSM was putting her through for her pregnancy and broken engagement. :nope:

I really admire Palin, she is a woman of conviction and strength. I would vote for her in a heartbeat.

I don’t quite think the Democrats trashed her for having a disabled child. What they questioned was whether she was using cute little Trig as as “prop” in order in order for her to be seen as being a sensititive person and “one of the people.” That was what the controversy was all about. And I agree it was a vile thing to intimate to be sure.

It actually went further than that. You may remember the accusations that Trig was actually Bristol’s child----- that Sarah was pretending Trig was hers in order for the family to save face.

Aside from that, I agree with you that Palin seems to be woman of strength, conviction and deep Christian morals. It’s too bad her family left Holy Mother Church and became Pentecostal, but one can only hope for a “homecoming.”
Good post.

 

[Ridgerunner]

You know, this thread is not about Ms. Palin.

Just following up on your post, old buddy. I’ll try not to follow you down any digressions anymore.