tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8075448.post9070960586662368282..comments2024-02-15T05:08:32.917-06:00Comments on Cliff's Crib: My Take On PalinCliftonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03389032037779987856noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8075448.post-22162396510914832832008-09-21T01:02:00.000-05:002008-09-21T01:02:00.000-05:00Your words "Even still, I have to admit that the s...Your words "Even still, I have to admit that the selection of Sarah Palin was a stroke of genius and whoever made the decision really knows America." are very telling. I admit I don't know exactly how the whole vetting thing works but my guess would be that McCain has final say. So, dare I say, he knows America? Might be a good thing to have him around. <BR/><BR/>Or we could chalk the whole Palin pick up to someone on the rep team is a good chess player. Who really knows. But your are not the first to say it was brilliant. I have to agree. I also agree that if Hillary were up there with Barack they would most likely be unbeatable. Can you imagine!<BR/><BR/>I also agree with you that many people vote based on identification and also circumstantial - or rather what is going on in their life at the time of the election and what issues are most important to them at that time.<BR/><BR/>As an American I am most proud to see both a black man and a woman running for such positions. It validates that our country is ready for it. I always knew we were. I just wish more people could feel the same way. Put our differences in opinions aside, sit back and just relish the history in the making. Our kids will read about this election in their history classes one day. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for this post. I am very interested in all perspectives on this election. Hard to find civil opinions instead of pure hatred for the other side. <BR/><BR/>Your thoughts were well written and you made some great points.<BR/><BR/>I invite you to my blog for my political challenge where I have many questions about both sides posted and invite all opinions to be posted as long as they are civil and well, just play nice.<BR/><BR/>I will be back to read your blog. I stumbled across it today and I have enjoyed reading it thus far.Bayou Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04148344829249795644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8075448.post-91372606647306562392008-09-11T20:33:00.000-05:002008-09-11T20:33:00.000-05:00dont even talk about hershe is a distraction, don ...dont even talk about her<BR/>she is a distraction, don take the baitAll-Mi-T [Thought Crime] Rawdawgbuffalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843040863123899426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8075448.post-57176392344858267292008-09-10T21:27:00.000-05:002008-09-10T21:27:00.000-05:00You make a very valid point about Palin and those ...You make a very valid point about Palin and those who support her. I have to tell you, I am getting weary of politics. What does it say about McCain that he has to depend on Palin to rally the party and energize the base? The repulican party certainly was not rallied around him before this pick. I also hear they are considering campaigning together because everyone knows he can't draw a crowd alone. Will this chick ever give a real interview or answer questions from reporters? Has everyone forgotten that she is the VP pick and she is not running for the #1 spot?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8075448.post-5163018835786776422008-09-10T17:23:00.000-05:002008-09-10T17:23:00.000-05:00Ditto Pistolette. I'd have voted for McCain no ma...Ditto Pistolette. I'd have voted for McCain no matter who he chose as VP, and I still want to see Lieberman get a really good post in the McCain administration. That said, you truly trigger the recollection that in Latin America, I worked with the local people, I lived with the local people, I socialized with gringos.. people who had a background similar to mine. I'd not thought that voting was so much the same, but it really is, isn't it. Nice thoughtful post. If Obama wins, I have no broken dreams. I hate it that if McCain wins, a lot of people are going to think it's "personal." He did indeed make an inspired pick for VP. The dice roll worked out... let's see what the next few weeks plays like.swiftonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00532818697764708659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8075448.post-62710928850964482232008-09-10T08:05:00.000-05:002008-09-10T08:05:00.000-05:00Thank you for writing that. It's the most level-he...Thank you for writing that. It's the most level-headed take on Palin I've seen from someone who's NOT voting for her. As an independent I'm very disgusted with the vicious attacks on Palin. They are absurdly over-the-top and malicious. Identifying with her is not enough to make me vote for her, but if the Dems keep up with the sexist attacks I'm not sure I'll get past it.Mitraillettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05315904916874521634noreply@blogger.com