(vanity) Sarah Palin must be qualified...

me | 9/7/08 | me

[the OlLine Rebel]

Did anyone watch the special tonight on Fox with Greta van Susteren about Sarah Palin?

Well, she's a slam-dunk for me now.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Seeing all the old family photographs, Palin/Heath grew up with several German Shepherds.

She's eminently qualified. ;-)

[the OlLine Rebel]

GERMAN SHEPHERD PING LIST

(Please Freep-mail me if you’d like to be on or off the list.)

[RedBloodedTexan]

I’m watching it now. It’s great. She’s been a slam dunk for me since her announcement, but this just cements the deal.

[LibFreeUSA]

Would like to see a current pic of her now (but without her glasses). ANYONE good a photo-edit to show a modified pic without the glasses?

[FlingWingFlyer]

That was a pretty good piece that only presented the facts about the Governor and her family. I really didn’t see any bias in it one way or another. Congratulations to Greta for doing what FOX NEWS claims they do.

[svcw]

She is more than qualified. Palin will be the first woman president of the US.
She is great.

[Texas Eagle]

Great documentary by Greta. Although I didn't particularly care for the way she left the impression that Sarah Palin tried to get her ex-brother-in-law fired simply because he was going through a "bitter custody battle" with her sister.

My spidey senses tell me there has to be more to the story and it disappointed me that Greta didn't at least make reference to the real reason.

She didn't hold any punches when she talked about how Palin blew the whistle on that Energy Commission Chairman which resulted in his resignation and 12,000 dollar fine.

[softwarecreator]

She’s been a slam dunk for me since her announcement, but this just cements the deal

I was going to vote for McCain, albeit half-heartily, but after he picked her I am more excited about this campaign since I voted for Reagan.

My first choice for VP was Romney but I gotta admit I was wrong, this pick is perfect! Show the good judgement McCain has.

[Ann Archy]

I am going to vote now....wasn’t before Sarah.

[thatdewd]

She rocks. Also, it shows that there’s lots and lots of info, including video, out there that the MSM could have been using while they waited for an interview - which they would have gotten a lot sooner if they hadn’t enthusiastically ran down the slime alley.

[basil]

Does anyone know if this program will be repeated? I might just turn on a tv if I knew it was going to rerun.

[softwarecreator]

I am going to vote now....wasn’t before Sarah.

I'm sure a lot of people feel this way. She was an inspired choice and has re-energized the Republican party now and, hopefully, the future.

[Cyber Liberty]

11 PM Eastern.

[ModelBreaker]

My spidey senses tell me there has to be more to the story and it disappointed me that Greta didn't at least make reference to the real reason.

Your spidey sense would be right. The trooper has admitted he tasered his 10 year old son (Palin's nephew). He beat up his wife and threatened the lives of the Governor's father and husband.

The trooper's supervisor gave him a five day suspension. Bottom line, the trooper's supe SHOULD have been fired for gross incompetance. The trooper should not be wearing the uniform of a state trooper. He should be in jail.

[depenzz]

I am the proud friend of two German shepherds. I got them (brother and sister) in January and they are a happy addition to my home. They are now 9 months old and smart as can be.

Please add me to your “ping” list if you will.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Will do! Good luck with your youngsters.

[RedBloodedTexan]

I was exactly the same way. I was doing that age-old “lesser evil” reasoning...until he picked her. Gotta love ‘Cudda. I'm ready to see her sink her teeth into DC. Perhaps the pair can make politics fun again. Esp if he vetoes like he says he will. That's what I wanna see!

[hosepipe]

[ I am going to vote now....wasn’t before Sarah. ]

Mee too probably.. Im still too cynical, so far..
McLaim after all, is STILL a sneaky weasle..
I can see Palin resigning after him signing some gross legislation..

[Joe 6-pack]

Anyone who knows Shepeherds knows dignity, strength, loyalty, discipline and fidelity. They are the presidents of the dog world.

Trivia Question: Which president had an alligator as a pet?

[kanawa]

Could say we both have a dog in this race. ;)

[dervish]

He tasered his step-son.

Violated hunting laws.

Drove more than once under the influence.

Threatened to put a bullet through his father-in-law’s head.

[dervish]

that answers the judgement question

[Galleta]

Fantastic site with updated images of Sarah - enjoy

http://www.daylife.com/topic/Sarah_Palin/photos/today

This video is dedicated to all the lady FReepers and strong women around the world - I salute you!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OCofbNqRJY

[DTogo]

Was in and out of watching Greta's show, missed the German Shepherd part.

Agree, she's got GREAT canine judgment! Imagine them in her VP office at the White House - probably keep the Secret Service on edge!

[BelegStrongbow]

The trooper's supervisor gave him a five day suspension. Bottom line, the trooper's supe SHOULD have been fired for gross incompetance. The trooper should not be wearing the uniform of a state trooper. He should be in jail.

And whenever you bring this up, please do say that the whole controversy occurred between Sarah's resignation from the Oil/Gas Board and her campaign for governor. Thus, she was in no position at any time during the controversy to exercise any undue influence due to governmental position, not at that time having one.

[Jabba the Nutt]

The family video was most likely from an Israeli documentarian, who was making a documentary about extraordinary women. See this link.

[Ladysmith]

Did you write and sing that song??

[Ladysmith]

Turning in now but before I do, I just wanted to welcome you to FreeRepublic!

[the OlLine Rebel]

I don’t know, but who had a German Shepherd? Hint: when GS were real GS.

[the OlLine Rebel]

I can’t say she had any of her own. Just that her family obviously did. I counted at least 2, maybe 3.

[Joe 6-pack]

I know FDR had a GSD that didn't get the same spotlight as "Fellah"...also, either Hoover or Coolidge had what was described as a, "police dog" but the few pics I've seen of it indicate it was mostly, if not all, GSD...and who could blame them...at the time, Rin Tin Tin was one of the most popular (and best paid) celebs in the U.S.A.

Go here for the answer to the 'gator trivia :-)

[Joe 6-pack]

Courtesy of FReeper LadyJag:

[Joe 6-pack]

Welcome to FR!

[the OlLine Rebel]

Hoover I KNOW had the German Shepherd. He was definitely a GS. He’s even featured in some of the histories. I’d say he was more like Strongheart in appearance - the ORIGINAL dog movie star. (Who was unfortunate enough to be overtaken almost immediately by Rin Tin Tin.)

[the OlLine Rebel]

That’s a nice painting.

[kanawa]

Thank you very much for the links and a warm welcome to FR.

[Joe 6-pack]

I know RWR had a Bouvier des Flandres, but I could swear somewhere in my memory banks, there's a photo of him with his family and at least 2 GSDs. It may have been at the WH, his CA Ranch or the Gov's mansion, but I KNOW I've seen that pic!! I've searched the internet far and wide, and can't prove it, but it was a great pic. While I was growing up, my dad was a subscriber to TIME magazine (which he has long since cancelled) and kept back copies in our basement...I may have seen it flipping through those. I don't know if they were his, or if the photo was taken at a friend's house, or part of a security detail, or even a movie lot...I just know I saw a pic of RWR with Sheps somewhere, and I simply can't prove it!!!

[Galleta]

Howdy my friend LisaMei wrote it an she sings it as well.
Sarah inspired her to do this video,an tweek it up a bit.
I am honored to share it with Y’all here.

[basil]

Thanks—I watched it, and have to say I thought it was fairly done.

[DieHard the Hunter]

OK, I’m a bit DUUUUH.

Question: is Sarah Palin Pwned by a German Shepherd or Shepherds yet?

If answer=YES then she should be POTUS.
If answer=NO then she needs to be Shepherd-trained PRONTO... In which case, “Greta” and I Volunteer.

After all, it’s for her own good: she thinks it’s OK to be a mere “Pit Bull” with lipstick. Her standards have clearly fallen. Why be a Pit-Bull-Mungrel-Mutt when instead you can be a GSD?

Sarah deserves better!

[the OlLine Rebel]

It’s clear from photos of her when she was young that the family had several Shepherds.

I have not seen anything about her having a dog now.

[the OlLine Rebel]

He definitely had a Bouvier - apparently a bit rambunctious, and they were suggested to keep him back at the ranch. (Does any president actually have control of their dogs?)

I never heard about Shepherds for Reagan; perhaps he just had a photo with friends’ dogs?

Or are you sure it wasn’t Roy Rogers and all with Bullet? LOL

[the OlLine Rebel]

Should’ve Googled before bothering to answer...

http://www.presidentialpetmuseum.com/presidents/31HH.htm

Definite mention of the GS.

Also, I think when you see “Police Dog”, you are seeing typical UK/Brit naming conventions, since they continued their anethema to having things have “German” in them.

[the OlLine Rebel]

For those who came in late...

[Gator113]

Thank you for the pings. I’ll try to catch up.

[BerryDingle]

Seeing all the old family photographs, Palin/Heath grew up with several German Shepherds.

Wow! Didn't know that, Thanks!