This is an example of why I do not believe former Gov. Sarah Palin is intellectually equipped to be POTUS-
when speaking at the Tea Party Convention this past weekend she delivered a shot at President Barack Obama for being charasmatic and speaking with a teleprompter. Minutes later cameras caught sight of the palm of Palin's left hand which had "notes" written with an ink pen which she used as her own cheat sheet.
Unless someone beats me to it I'll try to post the clip of her looking at her hand for her talking points during the Q&A as well as the image of what was actually written on her hand.
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Beach Fanatic
No offense, but that's pure bull$hi!There are a lot of people, besides me, who would disagree with you. There is a presentation on Feb. 13th at the library all day on the Constitution and what it is and what it means. I'll be there to refresh my memory. Might I respectfully suggest you and any others who have the same impression you express above do the same? I, and my wife, will skip an hour if necessary to attend "Hands Across the Sand". I am sure you would be welcome.
SoWal Expert
And the fact that she is even discussed at all boggles the mind. Who'd a thunk it?
SoWal Expert
Will they have the Constitution presentation any other day?
Would love to attend, but saturday is already triple booked.
Would love to attend, but saturday is already triple booked.
Beach Fanatic
And the fact that she is even discussed at all boggles the mind. Who'd a thunk it?
that is the scary part...sometimes, I think we ignore at our own peril...it is mind boggling.
Beach Fanatic
Scotterbug 44, what is the Plum line and who sponsors it?
SoWal Expert
It's a blog published/fact checked by the Washington Post.
The Anchorage Daily News also ran a similar article refuting Palin's claims and providing a more detailed discussion of the actual costs.
Palin defends 'millions' ethics price claim: Former Gov. Sarah Palin | adn.com
The Anchorage Daily News also ran a similar article refuting Palin's claims and providing a more detailed discussion of the actual costs.
Palin defends 'millions' ethics price claim: Former Gov. Sarah Palin | adn.com
Banned
There are a lot of people, besides me, who would disagree with you. There is a presentation on Feb. 13th at the library all day on the Constitution and what it is and what it means. I'll be there to refresh my memory. Might I respectfully suggest you and any others who have the same impression you express above do the same? I, and my wife, will skip an hour if necessary to attend "Hands Across the Sand". I am sure you would be welcome.
My point is that as soon as you talk about interpretation, there are going to be differences of opinion. Most people won't admit it, but they want the Supreme court made of of people who think like them. There is no such thing as a "literal interpretation" of anything. It's a contradiction, and a myth. What really irks me is when some conservative so-called constitutionalists start citing the Declaration of Independence. :roll:
Beach FanaticAuthor
In my mind, qualifications for our Presidency is a nebulous thing encompassing many different and varied qualifications. I do not think Sarah Palin is there yet but she has all the attributes to be so.
Which attributes are those?
If you had ever been in the political positions she has you would have a clue.
Andy, what I don't have a clue about is why you are being so darn rude. I would appreciate the courtesy of an answer to my question.
You said Palin has all the attributes to be POTUS but that she isn't "there yet". Please tell me which attributes she possesses that lead you to believe that she is POTUS material and what she needs to do to be there yet.
Beach FanaticAuthor
It's a blog published/fact checked by the Washington Post.
The Anchorage Daily News also ran a similar article refuting Palin's claims and providing a more detailed discussion of the actual costs.
Palin defends 'millions' ethics price claim: Former Gov. Sarah Palin | adn.com
There you go again with citing reputable sources as support for your views. Look, this practice might serve you well elsewhere but really means nothing here in the Sarah Palin thread.
Around here if you disagree with someone it would be best for you to claim their view is fueled by hate, that they think they are smarter than everyone else, that they criticize without regard for facts and that they lack a clue.
And whatever you do, remember to be strategically ambigious in your (non)answers to questions.
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SoWal Insider
I know this is going to stir the pot, but I just can't resist. Maybe it will serve to put a nail in this dead horse. Here is a cost analysis done between an Obama speech and a Palin speech...
:rofl::rofl::rofl: You Betcha!
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SoWal Insider
I still kind of like the fact that our president collects his thoughts and feelings on an issue, writes them down and refines them, then presents those thoughts and feelings in a coherent way using the latest in technology, which actually has been used by every president since Eisenhower. Somehow this just seems better than winging it with some reminders written on one's hand. 
Skunky
And the fact that she is even discussed at all boggles the mind. Who'd a thunk it?
that is the scary part...sometimes, I think we ignore at our own peril...it is mind boggling.
I think first and foremost the woman makes for great TV. Palin is appealing in a manner similar to watching a pretty bull trotting through a china shop. When she speaks you better believe the cameras will be there to catch some craziness, and I think that she likes being the center of attention. An odd symbiosis, to be sure. She is kind of like the bizarro Cindy Sheehan.
Beach Fanatic
I still kind of like the fact that our president collects his thoughts and feelings on an issue, writes them down and refines them, then presents those thoughts and feelings in a coherent way using the latest in technology, which actually has been used by every president since Eisenhower. Somehow this just seems better than winging it with some reminders written on one's hand.
I think everyone else appreciates that also.
After a thread has gone on for half a century people get loopy and go off the deep end- that's when it starts to get good
It's the afterglow of the debate
So light up or don't
SWGB
Hopefully bring it back to interpretation of our Constitution instead of attempting to re-write it.
There are a lot of people, besides me, who would disagree with you. There is a presentation on Feb. 13th at the library all day on the Constitution and what it is and what it means. I'll be there to refresh my memory. Might I respectfully suggest you and any others who have the same impression you express above do the same? I, and my wife, will skip an hour if necessary to attend "Hands Across the Sand". I am sure you would be welcome.
Please, whatever you happen to do on the 13th, please ask them what an amendment is and how one becomes law.
SoWal Expert
There are a lot of people, besides me, who would disagree with you. There is a presentation on Feb. 13th at the library all day on the Constitution and what it is and what it means. I'll be there to refresh my memory. Might I respectfully suggest you and any others who have the same impression you express above do the same? I, and my wife, will skip an hour if necessary to attend "Hands Across the Sand". I am sure you would be welcome.
Might I respectfully ask what organization is presenting this presentation, because the "who" will say volumes about the tone of this gathering.
Beach Fanatic
It's a blog published/fact checked by the Washington Post.Thank you for the answer. Its not Left wing as I thought it might be. The constitution workshop is a one time thing, I believe, sponsored by the Libertarian Party.
The Anchorage Daily News also ran a similar article refuting Palin's claims and providing a more detailed discussion of the actual costs.
Palin defends 'millions' ethics price claim: Former Gov. Sarah Palin | adn.com
Beach Fanatic
The bottom line is that conserrvatives like Palin because she speaks to them and liberals liked Obama because he spoke to them. Due to their ages neither is particularly experienced or overly qualified for POTUS. But if experience and qualifications were all you need then McCain would be POTUS.
Liberals are becoming disenchanted with Obama because he has found that Americans generally like a little right of center. In other words, we like someone to talk fiscal responsibility but do not like the hard choices that brings. Palin will find the same thing if she ever gets there.
Liberals are becoming disenchanted with Obama because he has found that Americans generally like a little right of center. In other words, we like someone to talk fiscal responsibility but do not like the hard choices that brings. Palin will find the same thing if she ever gets there.
Beach Fanatic
Thank you for the answer. Its not Left wing as I thought it might be. The constitution workshop is a one time thing, I believe, sponsored by the Libertarian Party.May be worth attending.
SoWal Expert
Thank you for the answer. Its not Left wing as I thought it might be. The constitution workshop is a one time thing, I believe, sponsored by the Libertarian Party.
So I found the event announcement on the Walton County Tea Party website- are Libertarians and Teabaggers the same?
Walton County Tea Party Patriots
May be worth attending.
It might have been worth attending, but it now appears it will have an agenda. I would have been interested in a discussion of the Constitution without all the tea party commentary.
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SoWal Insider
Uncalled for Bob. Age bias is ugly.uncalled for is favorably comparing a second rate public university with harvard.
Andy, I have scanned this thread and way back you said something to the effect that Palin connects with 'the hard working people of this country'. Listen, I work hard and assure you, she does not connect with me. You are right in saying she is viciously attacked by the libnut left but in my opinion she just doesn't seem like she has the 'right stuff' to be our President. I am sure she is personable, accomplished in her own way and not stupid, but her pandering to the gun and knife show crowd just doesn't impress me.
Think of it like this-does Sarah Palin have the potential to achieve greatness that would warrant her image being carved on Mount Rushmore? It might seem silly, but really, that is what we should be looking for in a potential President...greatness. I don't see it in her. Surely the GOP has better, potentially great Presidents among the ranks who warrant much closer attention than Palin.
SWGB
I'm kind of tempted to go, I love hearing people explain how the Fed is a conspiracy and the government has no right to tax us etc. I'll bet dollars to donuts there's at least one birther ranting about naturalization.
Skunky
uncalled for is favorably comparing a second rate public university with harvard.
Get over it.:roll:
SoWal Insider
Get over it.:roll:andy's got the symptoms
Beach Fanatic
Andy, what I don't have a clue about is why you are being so darn rude. I would appreciate the courtesy of an answer to my question.All right. Honesty, Integrity and love of family for starters. At this point, she needs to convince independents that she is not just another politician. Actually, that goes for all segmemts of the political spectrum. Also, 2012 is a long way off. I, and many others may not be here, so until we are closer it is really a moot point. I'm looking forward to Nov. of 2010, though.
You said Palin has all the attributes to be POTUS but that she isn't "there yet". Please tell me which attributes she possesses that lead you to believe that she is POTUS material and what she needs to do to be there yet.
Beach Fanatic
So I found the event announcement on the Walton County Tea Party website- are Libertarians and Teabaggers the same?According to what I have read and been told, the presentation runs about seven hours and is presented on 1 hour long DVDs. I'll know more about it after the first hour.
Walton County Tea Party Patriots
It might have been worth attending, but it now appears it will have an agenda. I would have been interested in a discussion of the Constitution without all the tea party commentary.
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