Posted on 09/03/2008 4:13:26 PM PDT by flyfree
Excerpts: Remarks by Alaska Governor Sarah Palin Vice Presidential Nominee to Address the 2008 Republican National Convention
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - This evening Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican Party’s vice presidential nominee, will address the 2008 Republican National Convention. Excerpts from the governor’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below.
On her experience as a public servant:
"I had the privilege of living most of my life in a small town. I was just your average hockey mom, and signed up for the PTA because I wanted to make my kids’ public education better. When I ran for city council, I didn’t need focus groups and voter profiles because I knew those voters, and knew their families, too. Before I became governor of the great state of Alaska, I was mayor of my hometown. And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves. I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities."
On why she is going to Washington, D.C.:
"I’m not a member of the permanent political establishment. And I’ve learned quickly, these past few days, that if you’re not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone. But here’s a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I’m not going to Washington to seek their good opinion - I’m going to Washington to serve the people of this country."
On energy policies that the McCain-Palin administration will implement:
"Our opponents say, again and again, that drilling will not solve all of America’s energy problems - as if we all didn’t know that already. But the fact that drilling won’t solve every problem is no excuse to do nothing at all. Starting in January, in a McCain-Palin administration, we’re going to lay more pipelines...build more nuclear plants...create jobs with clean coal...and move forward on solar, wind, geothermal, and other alternative sources. We need American energy resources, brought to you by American ingenuity, and produced by American workers."
On John McCain:
"Here’s how I look at the choice Americans face in this election. In politics, there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers. And then there are those, like John McCain, who use their careers to promote change."
And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves. I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.”
BOOM SHAKA-LAKA!!!!!!
Love it already. Hope the rest is just the same.
That needs to be in an ad.
Ouch, that's gonna leave a mark.
LOL.
I hope Obama has a bucket of ice on hand, he’s going to need it. And the media? They’re going to need a truckload.
I
Love
This
Woman
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In politics, there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers. And then there are those, like John McCain, who use their careers to promote change.
Give 'em Hell Sarah!
This is going to be an ass whupping of enormous proportions.
AWESOME!!
My oh my this is gonna be fun.
BAM!!!
Woo Hoo! One for the ages, just based on these few snippets.
I LOVE IT!!
She’s gonna do great!
OUCH! I love it.
I hate it that they give it to the MSM to a) leak before it is presented and b) prepare to smear it immediately after it is delivered. Time to give them a big foxtrot yankee response. What are they going to do, try and smear you in their work product?
Re: And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves. I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.”
Right between the eyes.
The truth hurts.
Pop!...Pop!...Pop!...go the drive-by Media Weasels’ heads!
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