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The Fighter Pilot and the Moose Hunter: McCain’s V.P. pick has electrified the base—for good reason.
The City Journal ^ | August 31, 2008 | Lisa Schiffren

Posted on 08/31/2008 3:18:15 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

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Mrs. Smith goes to Washington.
1 posted on 08/31/2008 3:18:16 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

the moose ate my cheese? or moved my cheese? how does that go?


2 posted on 08/31/2008 3:20:25 PM PDT by the invisib1e hand (when you're bot, you're pwn3d)
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Note: The slogan was originally posted to FR by Renfield. Islander7 created the graphic. I've merely taken the initiative in publicizing it. It's so good, it may well be the "Sore/Loserman" of the 2008 election.
3 posted on 08/31/2008 3:23:25 PM PDT by sourcery (Social Justice. n. 1. Enslavement of those who work for the benefit of those who don't.)
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To: the invisib1e hand

When you give a Moose a Cookie...

:)


4 posted on 08/31/2008 3:23:57 PM PDT by Tennessee Nana (McCain/Palin Now that's a ticket that deserves a tagline)
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The Real CHANGE AGENTS.


5 posted on 08/31/2008 3:23:59 PM PDT by Ben Reyes (This Sunday thank God for Sarah)
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I’m was jazzed to see Palin nominated - it will make pulling the handle for McCain doable without holding my nose.


6 posted on 08/31/2008 3:25:33 PM PDT by WorkerbeeCitizen (Seinfeld was a show about nothing - so is Obama.)
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The moonbat lefties are coming up with so many baby conspiracies it is sort of funny.

First, it was that Sarah wasn't Trig's mom. Rather, Bristol Palin gave birth to Trig, and it was all covered up.

Now, it's moving to yes, Sarah did give birth to Trig, but Bristol is pregnant right now.

Here's a hint for all you guys: if they say a photo was taken in "late 2006" or "early 2007" and then in the background, there are all green trees, then the shot probably wasn't in winter in Alaska. If there's no snow or colored leaves in the background, then the photo is probably between April and October... Yeah, global warming blah blah blah, but it ain't that bad in Alaska.

Let them keep obsessing with this. It's sort of funny, and it'll go nowhere.

7 posted on 08/31/2008 3:25:50 PM PDT by Koblenz (The Dem Platform, condensed: 1. Tax and Spend. 2. Cut and Run. 3. Man on Man)
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We know she like moose....now what about squirrel? Hoo-boy! She hot! Comrade Putin say "Nastrovie!"

Reporting from Amerika,

B. Badinov

8 posted on 08/31/2008 3:26:33 PM PDT by stboz
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Sarah speaking live on C-Span from Fallon, MO.

With McCain. Huckabee and Romney there as well.

And her hair is down.


9 posted on 08/31/2008 3:26:47 PM PDT by exit82 (People get the government they deserve--and they are about to get it --in spades.)
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And her hair is down.

She needs to keep wearing the glasses. The Sexy Librarian look works for me.

10 posted on 08/31/2008 3:30:08 PM PDT by TruthWillWin
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While I think Palin was an excellent choice, some things need to be kept in mind.

The VP's sole Constitutional duty is to preside over the Senate and cast a tie-breaking vote if needed. Other than that, the VP job is a nullity.

If the Democrat-controlled Congress passes an amnesty bill, the odds are McAmnesty will sign it. Palin will have nothing to say about it.

If the Democrat-controlled Congress passes another gun ban, it will be up to McCain to decide whether to sign it or not. Palin's pro-gun history will have nothing to do with the issue.

Palin's selection is at best a straw in the wind about what McCain will do once in office. His history isn't very encouraging.

11 posted on 08/31/2008 3:30:39 PM PDT by JoeFromSidney (My book is out. Read excerpts at http://www.thejusticecooperative.com)
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She needs to keep wearing the glasses. The Sexy Librarian look works for me.

When she takes them off during the debate, it'll be all over but the shouting for Joe Blowhard Biden.

She is speaking so well--because she lives what she is talking about--she is the real deal.

12 posted on 08/31/2008 3:33:09 PM PDT by exit82 (People get the government they deserve--and they are about to get it --in spades.)
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“She’s a normal person, ...”

The REAL reason she appeals to so many.


13 posted on 08/31/2008 3:35:18 PM PDT by TrueFact
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U so funny. lol


14 posted on 08/31/2008 3:37:13 PM PDT by Phlap (REDNECK@LIBARTS.EDU)
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To: sourcery

Sweet!


15 posted on 08/31/2008 3:39:08 PM PDT by Phlap (REDNECK@LIBARTS.EDU)
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To: Tennessee Nana

bttt


16 posted on 08/31/2008 3:46:27 PM PDT by Guenevere
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To: WorkerbeeCitizen

Not only will we not have to hold our noses, we can breathe the sweet smell of the FUTURE !!


17 posted on 08/31/2008 3:50:15 PM PDT by RachelFaith (VP PALIN 2009-2016 ~ PRESIDENT PALIN 2017-2024 !!)
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18 posted on 08/31/2008 3:52:01 PM PDT by 50cal Smokepole (John Gard for Congress; WI 8th CD)
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Is it irresponsible to put a half-term governor in the vice presidential slot? It depends on her record.

Exactly. Four presidents generally ranked in the top fifteen by historians have had experience comparable to Governor Palin’s prior to assuming office: Franklin Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and Grover Cleveland.

Sarah Palin spent four years as a City Council Member for Wasilla, Alaska, two years as Mayor of Wasilla, and two years as Governor of Alaska.

FDR spent just over two years in the New York State Senate, eight years as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and four years as Governor of New York.

Theodore Roosevelt spent some time in the New York State Assembly(?), two years as Governor of New York, two years as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and less than one year as Vice President of the United States.

Woodrow Wilson spent eight years as President of Princeton University and two years as Governor of New Jersey.

Grover Cleveland spent two years as Sheriff of Erie County, two years as Mayor of Buffalo, and two years as Governor of New York.

Overall, I’d say that Palin’s background is comparable with that of several presidents considered highly successful, even considering that her state has a smaller population than the other two states on the list.

In contrast, I was unable to find a single President of the United States who had a complete absence of executive experience and as little legislative experience as Obama’s four years in the United States Senate after eight years in the state senate. While there were several presidents with experience comparable to Biden’s 25 years in the United States Senate, his notable accomplishments tend to be in the direction of millions of dollars per year in earmarks for his district rather than reducing wasteful spending or fighting corruption in either his own party or in Washington as a whole.

While Obama has been running for office for as long as Palin has been running a state, I find it hard to consider the two tasks as comparable preparation.

One final note: I will be posting this multiple times because I think it is important to get the word out that that her experience is in keeping with previous presidents. I apologize to those who are annoyed by seeing it too often.

19 posted on 08/31/2008 3:52:29 PM PDT by RogerD (Educaiton Profesionul)
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I just sent in my stimulus payment to them anyone wanna match it
Go MCCain Palin


20 posted on 08/31/2008 3:53:41 PM PDT by al baby (Hi mom)
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