Posted on 03/29/2009 1:54:33 PM PDT by Big Steve
I have seen a lot threads in here on our friend and heroine, Sarah Palin. While most in here are good, there have been some posts or comments in these posts that have led me to speak out. For all of you so-called conservatives who have nothing to do than bash Sarah Palin, I have only one word to say to you. ENOUGH! I have had it with finding fault with everything she does.
I'll admit, she needs more work, but to sit here and bash her like a member of the Democratic Party or liberal media is reprehensible. To say she is damaged goods because of her being McCain's running mate is reprehensible. She has brought more excitement and energy than any one I can remember except Reagan. She is young, vibrant, conservative, charismatic, and honest. She is beautiful as well, but that's besides the point. Even though we lost, I think bringing Sarah Palin on the national scene was probably one of the few things McCain did right in this campaign. Sarah was the one who brought out crowds to rallies as big as Obama did. That's saying something. The Dems, the media, and yes, even some Republicans, know that she's probably the one person who can unseat Obama in 2012. They know it, which is why they are continually attacking her even though the election is long gone.
I am a strong Sarah supporter, but I will not follow her blindly. If she does something that I don't agree with, I will say it. But she seems to know what she's doing, and I am just a regular person, which she is as well other than governor. I hope she runs for re-election in 2010 and wins, and if God is willing, she decides to run for the Presidency in 2012, I will enthusiastically support her. First, if she is re-elected, she just needs to work for the people of Alaska, which I'll know she'll do. After that, she should run in '12 if she decides to do so. She will have a strong base of support. All of the other candidates who ran in 08 should just step aside and let some new blood run. I do hope to volunteer for her campaign if she decides to run. That has been my dream, to work on a campaign. Hopefully it will be hers.
Again, for those so-called conservatives who bash her, either admit you just don't like Sarah, or get on board. It's not like, "It's her turn." It's our turn, and she can be our leader. She's not perfect, but who is? All I can say is, she will be the right person at the right time. Keep her and her great family in prayer as she makes the tough decisions down the road. God bless her and her family.
“As to your man Romney, he changes positions as often as his underwear.”
So you say, based on a blog entry by a guy named James Pethokoukis from June of 08. Look it’s ok to admit you were wrong about his position on cap and trade.
His positions have been the same all along. The only thing that varies is the political motivations of the people reporting on it. There were McCain pushers infiltrated all over the media back then. And the Thompson/Hunter crowd fell for it by attacking Romney and letting McCain get a pass.
Can you not respond to questions asked of you? Tell me, do you think Hunter ever went along with something he wasn’t fully in agreement with but did it for the sake of the Party?
Show me one instance where anyone has ever stated that a conservative must “worship” Palin. You people talk out of your arses.
Of course I can, if it seems worthwhile. Tell me, do you think Hunter ever went along with something he wasn’t fully in agreement with but did it for the sake of the Party?
Yes, he did twice. But twice in 28 years, I'll forgive him.
...don't forget to ask ol' Duncan his opinion on that birth certificate next time you speak. I'd ask in person, that way you can avoid being hung up on.
“Did you hear her incoherent answers when asked about global warming? Apparently not.”
Maybe we didn’t hear the same things. What I heard her say was that she was not convinced that global warming is being caused by human activities. This is the most logical answer a thinking person can have.
Unless you listened to the rest of the anwswer. Then it was about as bad as it could be.
If you bothered to look at the link I provided it listed all the potential 2012 candidates and their positions. Romney is not anti-cap-n-trade, he just thinks everyone should do it; even Jindal is evasive on the subject, Pawlenty is vocally for it, etc...
btt
Yeah, thats what I am talking about !
Lets run another old geezer in 2012 ! ARLEN “da magic bullet” SPECTOR !
We will have a MODERATE, more mainstream candidate.
Better than that crazy lady from Alaska who actully makes her own children breakfast, and named one of her daughters “Piper”. We don’t need anyone in Washington who is not a part of the “in crowd”..
sarcasm...
George Washington - 57, 61
John Adams - 62
Andy Jackson - 61
William Harrison - 68
Zach Taylor - 64
James Buchanan - 65
Harry Truman - 60, 64
Dwight Eisenhower - 62, 66
Ronald Reagan - 69
GHWB - 64
Old Geezers have served this country well.
Bump.
You're quite wrong about the Democrats. Their behaviour in the last campaign was nothing short of hero worship for Mr. Obama. Is that what you want?
I put no human being on a pedestal, and I'm not making an exception for Sarah Palin.
I like Sarah Palin.
That said, she's no different than any other politician, and she should be subject to the same scrutiny and criticism as any other politician running for office in the United States.
Saying that Sarah Palin should be above the fray sends the message that she is incapable of weathering the criticism.
Is that really the message you want to send?
I admit it freely, I don't like her as a candidate. It's nothing personal, but I just don't think she's who we need in the WH. If she wins the Republican primary I'll vote for her, but she won't be who I'll be supporting in the primary.
So what. I personally don't care much for Romney, but last time I checked there was nothing intrinsically wrong with supporting the man. This is what primaries are all about.
Nobody should be above the fray. All I am saying is that these personal attacks have got to stop. For those out there who are critical of her, criticize her record and explain why she’s not ready and why your candidate is the better one, but don’t attack her integrity or her family.
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