I just find this so amazing!

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Well I was very surprised Mccain picked Sarah Palin. It was a very bold move. I have the same exact birthday as her even down to the year. I can assure you that's all we have in common. Because our views are vastly different.

A bold and smart move I think! I haven't read everything about her yet, but I did watch some stories about her on CNN. I know I am not in agreement with her on a few issues. But I still think it's an exciting election!

She is way too right wing for me . But kudos to her. She started out as mayor of a small town and skyrocketed from there. I am sure that will bring McCain more right wing conservatives as many think he is a maverick. Even though I agree with her on basically nothing , she impresses me. Being shallow and all she has a very attractive family.

Yes she does have an attractive family. She is very pretty too. I hope to read more about her today.

I just hope whoever wins can do a damn fine job! We need to turn some things around.

Do y'all believe that Hurricane Gustave is headed towards New Orleans? JUst three years afer Katrina , they have not even begun to finish re buliding. It makes me sad New Orleans is such a beautiful place.

I'm really hoping the rating drops so that when it does hit it won't be so fierce.

Oh, I just mentioned this in another thread. Yes, I am praying hard that some how this horrible storm eases up. Maybe some how it will just turn around and go away from the US. I don't know if that is even possible, but if anybody deserves a miracle it's the folks in New Orleans!

I just read that Bush and Cheney won't be going to the convention because of it. I think they should just postpone the convention if that is at all possible.

I was just watching the hurricane on TV. Maybe it's not as bad as they thought it would be, hopefully?

FC you are not going to like my views about McCain's VP pick. I think it is pretty awful. She is not qualified at all (IMO) to be president. And isn't that the main qualification that you want in a VP? Someone who can run the country and has some idea of foreign policy is always who you want to lead the most powerful place on the planet!

I DO admire some of what she did: standing up to members of her own party who she felt weren't ethical and also declining the "bridge to nowhere."

HOWEVER, I could never ever back someone who is against abortion in cases of rape and incest; someone who strongly feels that creationism should be taught on par with evolution in the public schools AND who lied about giving birth to a child! It's been pretty well proven that her latest "child" is actually her grandchild!

I think McCain is out of his mind for picking her. If he "needed" a woman on the ticket, why not Kay Bailey Hutchinson (senator from Texas). I don't agree with most of her positions either, but at least she's qualified.

No problem FH.

That said - this is not a political debate board. It's a mellow, laid back, friendly board. We do not intend to ever get into politics here. The info that McCain picked a female VP was newsworthy therefore Aerwin brought the info into this thread simply as "interesting news". But that's as far as it goes. Thanks.

I'm sorry I didn't realize that. I guess I can't talk on that subject then because I can't be laid back!

Yes, Politics is not a "laid back" subject It can get very heated and if I am going to get heated I want it to be over some hawt guy!

Yes, horrible rumors and accusations And the kids should never ever enter into it! I used to hate the late night mean spirited jokes about Chelsea Clinton. Good grief she was what - about 14? And had endure that ridicule? Terrible. I lost all respect for the late night comedy show hosts when that picked on that poor kid. No kid should ever have to go through that.

Yes, we all have other places for debates. The problem with politics on a small internet board is things can be sad that hurts and offends and then things are never the same. They can't be unsaid. On a message board community all we have that connects are our words.

Moving Aerwin's comments about Sarah's speech here:

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Yeah I watched it . she gave no specifics on what she will do. None about the economy , none about education, nothing about energy. All about ethics. Ethics does not help the economy. Listen I am sick and tired of the same old song and dance. All the republicans can say is the democrats are going to raise taxes and try to scare us about national security. The fact is this wat has cost is billions that we have borrowed from China to pay for. Fact : In 2001 medical costs drove an estimated two million Americans in bankruptcy , even though 75% of those had medical insurance. How is that even fair? obama intends to regulate the insurance companies more . this NEEDS to be done. And yes it has to be paid for by people that makes more than 250,000 a year. McCain ? palin intend to keep No Child left Behind. One of my best friends is a teacher and I have spoken to MANY of my son's teachers , they hate it. This porogram is to the deterement of our children. The teachers have to teach to the test and cannot be creative and properly prepare them for college. Then te schools that score low are punished.Explain how that helps anything.we should support schools that need or help so that all children have a equal chance. You brought this up , so sorry I had to respond. When Forest Hills brought up the issue the other day it was quashed. I am NOT for bashing any candidate personally I prefer to stuck to the issues. I want a better American for my son and grandkids . There is NO way this country is in better shape than it was 8 years ago, I am no Clinton fan but this much is true.

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