John McCain clarifies GOP won't help with Democrats' priorities (except for amnesty!) (BARF)

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Ariz. | 2010-03-28 | Dan Nowicki

[rabscuttle385]

Link only, per FR posting rules

[UCFRoadWarrior]

McCain’s internal polls must be showing something a lot worse for him than Rasmussen’s polls....JD is gaining ground continuously.

“We won’t work with the Democrats.....unless it is legislation that they propose” is what McCain is really saying.

And, I do not think Palin campaigning for him is going to really help. Too bad that Palin decided to tie herself onto the sinking USS Obama-McCain

[libbylu]

I didn’t see the words amnesty or immigration in there. Besides his buddy Lindsey said amnesty is dead.

[libbylu]

http://abcnews.go.com/US/arizona-state-law-promises-toughest-illegal-immigration/story?id=10212698\
Link to mccain, won’t take a stand on AZ proposed law. That’s probably all the voters there need to know.

[Dagnabitt]

Has McCain ever registered as a foreign agent? Isn’t this a requirement for individuals representing foreign interests?

[UCFRoadWarrior]

Interesting link...thanks....

McCain is never going to side with Arizonans or Americans over his buddies in the Drug Cartels and the “Coyotes”

[familyop]

I tend to look for negatives about every politician of interest first--what I see as negatives, that is. Others may see the same points as positives. Anyway, that's why I'm so stubbornly in favor of Duncan Hunter. ...couldn't find any notable negatives.

Facts about Sarah Palin (my title)
Via Email | Unknown | [Not unknown. Here it is.] Dewie Whetsell, Alaskan Fisherman

Posted on Sun 11 Oct 2009 01:18:45 AM MST by Neil E. Wright

"2 - Now with the CBC gone, there were fewer Alaskan politicians to protect the huge, giant oil companies here. So, she constructed and enacted a new system of splitting the oil profits called "ACES". Exxon (the biggest corporation in the world) protested and Sarah told them "don't let the door hit you in the stern on your way out." They stayed, and Alaska residents went from being merely wealthy to being filthy rich. Of course the other huge international oil companies meekly fell in line. Again, give me the name of any other governor in the country that has done anything similar."


TRANSCRIPT: Sarah Palin's RNC Speech
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2074322/posts

This was the spirit that brought me to the governor’s office when I took on the old politics as usual in Juneau, when I stood up to the special interests, and the lobbyists, and the Big Oil companies, and the good-old boys...When oil and gas prices went up dramatically and filled up the state treasury, I sent a large share of that revenue back where it belonged: directly to the people of Alaska. And despite fierce opposition from oil company lobbyists, who kind of liked things the way that they were, we broke their monopoly on power and resources. As governor, I insisted on competition and basic fairness to end their control of our state and return it to the people.


...supports extra, "early funding for [public] education" (Alaska State).

Governor Palin Signs Domestic Violence Legislation
http://us4palin.com/governor-palin-signs-domestic-violence-legislation/
["Domestic violence,"...little bonus there.]

Palin Speaks to Investors in Hong Kong
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2346270/posts

The Chinese Connection via the CLSA: Sarah Palin Enters the Lion’s Den
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/2345119/posts

[familyop]

"Too bad that Palin decided to tie herself onto the sinking USS Obama-McCain"

I was replying to that, BTW, and tend to be even more concerned about a politician's actual indications of policy preferences through actions other than group associations or rhetoric in speeches. Granted, chosen rhetoric, campaign associations and policy actions should all be analytically scrutinized.

[Evil Slayer]

Is Palin “for” amnesty or “against” it? Seems like she should make a formal statement saying that she only showed up at his rally yesterday to settle a commitment for choosing her as a vice president candidate on his ticket in “08 but now after fulfilling that commitment, she can not support him anymore because of his policies (especially on amnesty).

[mkjessup]

"John McCain clarifies GOP won't help with Democrats' priorities"

What I want to know is 'who died and left John McPhuckwit in charge?"

Just because that ass clown was the GOP's designated loser in 2008 doesn't mean he's anything more than a loser now.

FUJM!!!!

[UCFRoadWarrior]

Yes, actions and past legislation are always more indicative of where a politcian really stands. Its that John Kerry “I was in favor of it before I was against it”....only not as ignorantly publicized by Kerry.

That is why it is important to see which GOP are supporting McCain and which are supporting Hayworth. Guaranteed that those supporting Hayworth are real conservatives....and those supporting McCain need a lot more scrutiny.

Oh, and I voted for Duncan Hunter, Sr, in the primaries (even though he dropped out just before the FL primary). He was an excellent candidate....but the left in the GOP probably didnt like his “get tough on Communist China” stance

[familyop]

"Is Palin “for” amnesty or “against” it?"

I check credibility first. [Disclaimer: I'm a grouchy old man (well, somewhat old) and generally distrust politicians first.] I like to see policy preferences of politicians verified by as many quotations as can be found (to look for self-contradictions), policy actions in office, etc.

Sarah Palin Is Pro Amnesty For Illegal Aliens - Univision Interview [Old news, 2008]
Diggers Realm ^ | October 24, 2008

Univision: Do you then favor an amnesty for the 12 or 13 million undocumented immigrants?
Sarah Palin: No, I do not. I do not. Not total amnesty. You know, people have got to follow the rules. They've got to follow the bar, and we have got to make sure that there is equal opportunity and those who are here legally should be first in line for services being provided and those opportunities that this great country provides.

Univision: To clarify, so you support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants?
Sarah Palin: I do because I understand why people would want to be in America. To seek the safety and prosperity, the opportunities, the health that is here. It is so important that yes, people follow the rules so that people can be treated equally and fairly in this country.

[UCFRoadWarrior]

Yes...Palin does support Illegal Alien Amnesty

There is no such thing as “total” amnesty....no such thing as “partial” amnesty. If you are not willing to seal the border, AND, deport the illegal aliens.....you are for Amnesty

I wonder, also, if Palin supports McCain on Terrorist Amnesty (closing GITMO, giving Islamic Terrorists civilian trials)....

.....maybe she will mention this in an Al-Jazeera interview?

[TxAnn56]

I remember that interview and a few others where she essentially said she was pro-amnesty. You’re either for it or against it. That completely turned me off from her because illegals have turned Houston into a barrio and driven down property values. She may be a great speech giver and fundraiser, but all I ever hear are bumpersticker buzz words.

[Evil Slayer]

You betcha!!! We are just two peas in a pod!!

[Servant of the Cross]

A FReeper said McQueeg and I are two peas in a pod???!!!!

[UCFRoadWarrior]

Awesome pic! Thanks! So timely and telling....

“What’s the difference between John McCain and Sarah Palin? .....Lipstick”

[snoringbear]

““What’s the difference between John McCain and Sarah Palin? .....Lipstick””

Don’t be so hard on Sarah. She is a very honorable and honest person. Consequently, she is paying back a debt as she see’s it. HOwever, I think that after now having stumpted for Johnny she should inform him that “they are even” and her debt to him is paid in full. I think most of we Tea Party folks understand this.

[WorkerbeeCitizen]

Too late Johnny boy, ya done did the deed.

[revo evom]

McCain does one thing well. He’s very good at being shot down and taken prisoner. In DC, he’s taken that skill to a higher level and now we are all being held prisoner by the very same philosophy he lost to in Vietnam. Here we go again...