Posted on 03/19/2011 10:18:33 AM PDT by unseen1
Sarah Palin is the first Republican leader to speak at the event in New Delhi. Sarah was invited to speak on her Vision for America.
Today’s tea party is a strong and vibrant movement in the US. The former VP candidate is emphasizing energy challenges. “We all face energy challenges in the international arena.” ENERGY is the key. My vision for a free and prosperous America involves an emphasis on energy.
On green energy– I am in favor of an “all of the above approach” to energy. Unfortunately, though some have stymied responsible drilling. It means we continue to transfer hundreds of millions of American dollars to foreign regimes. Everything is touched.
As government locks up land – they try to tell us that green jobs are our future. “A recent British study found that for every green job, 4 jobs were lost.” This is social engineering.
Americans can tap into our own natural resources. And natural gas- green and efficient. Natural gas is an ideal “bridge fuel” to the future. It’s a false fairy tale for government to interfere and for Americans to believe that we don’t need oil and gas.
“Big government ideas are once again being thrown into the ash heap of history – but they’re not going quietly.”
The future lies with us. There are few limits to what India and America can do together. We both want to expand trade and investment with allies.
It is our people who are driving this relationship.
Our ties and our bonds are deep. They’re not driven by a free people and a free markets not by conclaves.
We will lead because we are on the side of people to make decisions for themselves. We are on the side of religious tolerance and women’s rights. I admire India’s history of strong women leaders.
I supported South Carolina’s first Indian governor Nikki Haley. I support the tea party a vibrant and growing movement.
On social media- We should look at this as an opportunity to advance freedom.
This hunger for freedom is not just American. We have such a connection. Half a world apart but connected by this. We can lead by example.
On trade with India– Sarah Palin: We are thankful for the free trade agreements throughout the world.
On foreign policy- Sarah Palin: There would have been more decisiveness. We have a rich tradition on being on the side of those who seek freedom. “Less dithering and more decisiveness.”
On China- Sarah Palin: China has a choice. We need to be sure and India needs to be sure that we are clear with their expectations… We say they manipulate their currency. They accuse us of the same. …What’s with the military buildup? We have concerns… Again we look forward to see them making the right choice.
On the tea party movement- Sarah Palin: The tea party patriots just want the Constitution to be followed. It’s smaller smarter government. It’s too good to have a leader.
On campaigning for VP- Sarah Palin: You can’t really trust the media. You have to have the boldness and courage of setting the record straight. Especially when they have made their choice… I’m not just going to sit back and take it. I’ve learned you can’t just trust the media to set the record straight. Republicans have the fighting instinct of sheep sometimes. I don’t play the victim card when they do choose to set the election straight.
On losing election- Sarah Palin: Obama was a change agent. Question: But so were you. Sarah Palin: But I wasn’t on the top of the ticket.
Sarah Palin: It’s time a woman became president of the United States of America. (Applause)
Sarah Palin: I am a strong supporter of peace through strength… If we want a more peaceful world India and America must work more closely together.
Her role in Republican Party- Sarah Palin: I’m pretty independent and some people don’t like that… I’m a mom and I just don’t have the time to play some of the games the guys want to play.
On reviving American economy- Sarah Palin: It’s common sense free market principles. Cutting spending.
Last question – Will you husband be called the first man? Sarah Palin: First dude.
Closing statement: When I was waiting for your speech I was talking to an official and he said he was looking forward to her speech. I asked him why and he said, “Because Sarah Palin is a a friend of India.”
Well, if the subject is "mildly retarded", I acquiesce to you. You, after all, seem to be the resident authority on that topic.
I'm not sure how that makes it better. If Barack Obama had said, "it's time we elect a black man to the White House", would the fact that he was talking about himself make it any less offensive?
I don't support sidelining hillary or braun. They ran and were defeated mostly because of their left wing ideas. But both women's qualifications were questioned for the simple reason they were women.
Do you think a woman can do as good a job as POTUS as a man?
That worked out well. lol.
BTW, I have always been pro-Palin. (although not Bristol, I think she might become a Lindsay Lohan)
I have seen no evidence of the MSM caring but I have seen much evidence that many in the country cares. Esp other conservative minded women....
See my post #89
Well, the one I was in was someone claiming that because West doesnt think anything will come from investigating the birth certificate, that he must therefore not care about following the Constitution. Then, as an aside, he said that West wasnt pro-life because he said he supported the “rape, incest, and harm” cases.
I dont know if it was Paulinistas, but it was definitely someone trying to clear the field for a favored candidate.
Just this year, I have seen the following called a RINo and unacceptable for President:
Newt
Romney
Huckabee
Thune
Santorum
Walker
Ryan
Cantor
Perry
West
Rand Paul
DeMint ( a few days ago, someone showed he supported Mitt at some point)
Pence
Daniels
It sure looks to me like someone is trying to clear any potential opponents by labeling them with a name that has no definition.
I want someone who has the intelligence and courage to shut the revolving door between the financial industry and Washington, the determination to shrink the federal government, and the patriotism to understand what makes America great. If it is a woman, fine. If it is a man, just as good. Talking points are good. The political game has to be played, but who will have what it takes to stop the debt, and get government out of the way of prosperity? I know it’s not Romney or Huckabee. They are just more of the same old establishment.
She could be a Manchurian candidate I guess, a really really good one. lol.
I understand your point but it is, as you say, “low-brow politics” and I don’t care for that. Why cater to that ‘feminist’ silliness? The point is not to ‘win-at-all-costs’ but to win through ideas and integrity.
“(or are some of you opposed to her no matter what she says or does?)”
I’m sure some are...just like some support her no matter what she says or does.
No offense, I don’t like anyone saying someone should be something just because of what gender they are. That argument is not going to sway me in the least. I want the most qualified and intelligent and most conservative.
Not only do they paint a broad brush of any other potential opponent of Palin a RINO, any Freeper not sipping the koolaid is given the same treatment.
I understand what your saying, and there should be a set of principles that you look for. What Im worried about is someone saying that DeMint backed Romney or Palin backed McCain, or Thune voted for the farm bill, or Rand Paul wants to cut the defense budget and then a vocal group not only crosses them off a list of good candidates, but vocally attacks them in every opportunity they get. I think that has the ability to discourage people from studying many candidates, and forces one “saviour” candidate upon us. I couldn’t support anyone who is called “the only person who can save “x.””
I’m with you. Even Herman Cain made a stupid remark about race this week — something like “the first black pres is a disaster, but look at the mess all the previous whites ones left behind.”
Just leave sex, race, age, etc out of it. Focus on preserving American and saving it from rabid leftists and commies.
I agree. A question was posed to her (about *us*, not her - are we, as a country, ready for a female President - whatever the dickens that means) and she answered it. I watched her entire performance and 3 things bothered me. I have never been satisfied with her answers on Pakistani terrorism. I think she would benefit from reading Dinesh D’Souza on that argument. It’s an area of obvious weakness. The other was when she didn’t correct the host when he asked a question about 0bama’s kicking off the bailing-out trend. She should have pointed out that it was Bush. It would’ve been accurate. I also wasn’t fond of what she said about China honorably building up its economy. With all the currency manipulation that’s going on, I would’ve liked to have seen her answer cogently.
Not her most elegant performance, but on that question, I can’t fault her. And on the question of gender as a qualification, you and I agree in the absolute.
granted most here don't vote that way neither do I. I support gov Palin for things like leaving AK with a $12 billion surplus, putting the corrupt pols in jail, cutting spending and governing as a consitutionalist. But there is a large part of the population that bases their vote on emotion and running a historic candidate against Obama is one way the gop can have to negate Obama’s strengths in that category.
Or do you think those that voted for Obama because he was the first black president are going to decide not to vote this time around?
Speeches by politicians are frequently repetitive. The venue changes but the oratory usually doesn't. Still, I would take a Palin speech over an Obama speech any day.
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