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Posted: 11:19 PM Sep 3, 2008
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SHERMAN, TX -- In a matter of days, Sarah Palin has become one of the most talked about women in the nation. Local Republicans weighed in Wednesday night.

Ever since John McCain announced that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will be his running mate for vice president, she has been surrounded by controversy.

There have been plenty of questions over her 17-year-old daughter's pregnancy and her firing Alaska's public safety commissioner.

Palin has also faced accusations of ties to Alaska's Independence Party, a controversial state's rights group. All of these things have sparked debate nationally and locally over whether she is an appropriate choice for vice president.

Grayson County Republicans and many other residents still support Palin and McCain's decision of choosing her as his running mate.

"The talk about her daughter and her husband with the DUI 20 years ago. I think the bottom line is it really doesn't matter about her family. It's not about that. It's about what she can do, and it's about the decisions she's going to make as vice president," said David Gibson, Chairman of the Grayson County Republicans.

"The Democrats have really gone a long ways in the past of being the first to nominate a woman for vice presidential candidate, and I think it's high time the Republicans have stepped up to it," Garry Neal, a resident from Grayson County, said.

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Posted by: Mark on Oct 14, 2008 at 10:50 AM
I know I was thinking intelligent when I saw her in the interviews on CBS news. Unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity to live in Alaska and try Gov. Palin out so what I see of her now on TV is all I have to base my opinion on. Perhaps I should only watch her on Fox News she always comes across great on there.
Posted by: Thumblelina Location: USA on Oct 13, 2008 at 03:15 PM
A relative of mine is a long time resident of Alaska.His opinion of Ms. Palin is full of praise and he says she is a very intelligent hard working woman. People of Alaska think she's wonderful. So the rest of you who are uniformed, just ignorantly keep slinging the mud in the pigpens you live in.
Posted by: OOTO Location: Texoma on Sep 12, 2008 at 08:20 AM
Why are conservatives so closed minded and illiterate? For your information Fuzzybrained, those "studies" were from conservative financial think tanks and newspapers, because I had a feeling you would attempt to refute them as liberal pablum. Oh...and it seems your fair faced Alaskan angel has some "abuse of power" issues she is now being brought to task for. Just what we need, a female version of Dubya.
Posted by: Ralph Location: Denison on Sep 11, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Palin the great reformer and protector of the federal treasury: As mayor of a town of 5,000 people she sought and received $27 million in congressional earmarks. She actually hired a lobbyist to help get the earmarks! During her first year as governor, she sought and accepted $256 million in earmarks, and in her second year she restrained herself, and only sought and accepted another $197 million. She fully supported the bridge to nowhere project until it started to receive a lot of bad press. Seeing the political ramifications that would result from her continuing support, she reversed herself, and instead of earmarks for the BTNW, Alaska will receive $220 million in earmarks to be spent on other projects. To pharaphrase some recent hot button comments, you can put lipstick on a porker, but it's still a porker.
Posted by: Fozzy Location: Ardmore on Sep 10, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Why do liberals always have to trot out studies by other liberals in the world of academia and community activists about why the poor can never seem to get it together and seem to be able to nothing without help from them and the help never seems to include things like HARD WORK and LONG HOURS to improve themselves.
Posted by: OOTO Location: Texoma on Sep 10, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Research backs my statement, Ron and Fozzy. Of course, I know neither of you are real big education buffs. Here are some quickly googled examples to help you, if you dare read and educate yourselves: http://www.corpwatch.org/article.php?id=13999 http://www.wealthdaily.com/articles/sin stock-recession-tobacco/1127 http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2008-08-12-sin-stocks-economic-downturn_N.htm These are all from financial/business reports/studies. I didn't want to burden you with complex psychological studies and interpretations.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 10, 2008 at 11:46 AM
All show, no substance!
Posted by: Jess on Sep 10, 2008 at 11:31 AM
I love that BOTH parties have both expressed that they want the children left alone. The media has spun it so outta control it's just sad the children have to deal with it. I personally have no idea who I will vote for. I listened to both parties and I like pieces of both. I DO NOT like how Obama said the flag was "fake patriotism". I mean, how dare anyone say the American Flag is fake patriotism. It's been a PROUD symbol of this nation since WAY before he was born and I'm appalled and very disappointed that the Democratic party would nominate a candidate who would say such a thing. Also, not putting your right hand over your heart while the national anthem is being sung.....that's a slap in the face to EVERY AMERICAN!!! I don't believe that anyone who does not value and cherish known traditions and honors truly has the best interests of the country at heart.
Posted by: Ron Location: Durant on Sep 10, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Right on Fozzy, We must have been going through a recession for the last fifty some odd years, cause people have been drinking, drugging, gambling, and complaining about the economy the whole time. And it did not seem to matter who was president!! Go figure, gotta have some excuse I guess.
Posted by: Fozzy Location: Ardmore on Sep 10, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Yeah right... and then complain because the rich are getting richer.. more proof that the American lemming lives beyond their means. I have heard the same lame excuse for drug use.
Posted by: Ann Location: Texoma on Sep 10, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Obama was, No offense, very stupid for not picking a woman for vp, specially the woman (candidate) who got the most votes during the primaries. Bummer. :(
Posted by: OOTO Location: Texoma on Sep 10, 2008 at 08:49 AM
Fact is, Ron, people drink and gamble more in recessions than in healthy economic times.
Posted by: Fozzy Location: Ardmore on Sep 10, 2008 at 08:36 AM
And have you noticed that no one seems to notice the price of fuel? Everything from trucks RV's and Cars are still going 80 down the super slab.
Posted by: Jake Location: TX on Sep 10, 2008 at 08:31 AM
Whether or not a bill is considered partisan probably depends on which side of the isle you are sitting on.
Posted by: Ron Location: Durant on Sep 10, 2008 at 12:37 AM
This comment is not about Democrat or Republican!! It is however about how everyone is complaining about the poor economy we have. But has no one noticed how busy the Choctaw Casino in Durant is. Their parking lot stays full day and night. Looks like if money was tight and times were hard that would be the last place folks would go to throw their money away. And it does not take too many "smarts" to figure out where all the money to build all of those new buildings is coming from -- DUH!!
Posted by: Fozzy Location: Ardmore on Sep 9, 2008 at 03:05 PM
Their constituents are just as wrong for wanting partisan bills. Bad laws should just not pass, laws that cannot pass easily through the supreme court and constitutional muster should also not pass.
Posted by: Jake Location: TX on Sep 9, 2008 at 01:38 PM
True, but then they get spanked by their own constituancy for passing watered-down bills. They can't win...
Posted by: Fozzy on Sep 9, 2008 at 01:31 PM
They cannot push a partisan bill through.. that actually isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's actually a form of detente..
Posted by: Jake Location: TX on Sep 9, 2008 at 11:03 AM
I'm trying to figure out what was "disingenuous" about that. I guess my point is that blaming Congress' low approval rating on the fact that the democrats hold a very narrow majority conveniently overlooks the complexities of our legislative process. Neither democrats nor republicans can realistically push a bill through both houses or override a presidential veto under our current lineup. I also think that during times of economic hardship, most Americans don't differentiate between the different branches of gov't and simply label them all as "bad". I also think that public opinion seems to suggest that it ought to be easy for Congress to work together to solve public problems, and if they disagree, there must be something wrong with Congress.
Posted by: Fozzy Location: Ardmore on Sep 9, 2008 at 10:28 AM
72? Are you using real figures or the numbers from Schumer and Reid? The democrats block judicial nominees, they count it as republican filibusters. When the democrats join the republicans to block bills, these are counted as republican filibusters. The democrats have joined close to a dozen filibusters to keep stupid legislation from passing. Filibusters are a normal part of the legislative process and there is nothing wrong and sometimes everything right and the senators and congressmen doing what they were sent to DC to do. There were some very good reasons for some (but surely not all) of these filibusters, but to say that is why the democratic controlled house and senate are a laughing stock is just disingenuous.
Posted by: Jake Location: TX on Sep 9, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Sorry, Ralph, my response was intended for Fozzy.
Posted by: Jake Location: TX on Sep 8, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Ralph- In April of 2008, it was 72.
Posted by: Fozzy Location: Ardmore on Sep 8, 2008 at 05:02 PM
Really? How many filibusters have taken place in the last year by the Republican minority??? Educate me... Rationally of course.
Posted by: Ralph Location: Denison on Sep 8, 2008 at 04:43 PM
I am sure all of you remember her convention speech when she talked about how she nixed the "Bridge to Nowhere" project. Recently, I saw a re-broadcast of a debate she was in when running for governor of Alaska. She said she was a strong supporter of that project, and referred to the hard work Alaska's congressional contingent put into getting the project approved. The bridge was sought in order to gain access to an area small in population, and part of a larger plan to help develop that area. After the project received bad press due to the "Bridge to Nowhere" moniker that was laid on it, appropriations got tied up in Congress. Alaska was in risk of losing a healthy chunk of Federal $. The "deal" that was worked out was that Alaska would still get the $, but they had to use it on other projects, not the infamous bridge. The words she spoke at the convention suggested she was some kind of plain talking crusader against unnecessary federal spending. She certainly isn't.
Posted by: Jake Location: TX on Sep 8, 2008 at 04:15 PM
The reason the democrat - controlled congress has been unable to legislation is because their majority isn't strong enough to break a republican filibuster. Once they control 2/3 of both houses, they will be able to do so. They aren't "worthless"; they simply don't have the majority needed. Let's all try a little RATIONAL discourse, shall we? I mean, if you're going to have an opinion, it would probably help if it were an educated one, right?
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 8, 2008 at 12:15 PM
Hey John - Unmarried Democrat daughters get pregnant too. But, you don't hear about it because they have abortions! Get Real. And yes, I am a Democrat, who has had an abortion and now I have two kids. Find a new subject. Her daughter is not running.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 8, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Palin ROCKS....I am a Democrat and I WILL be voting Republican this term. Obama scares me to death! If he becomes President, I truely beleive our country will have a war on our hands and on our own soil no less. I personally don't want to be speaking arabic within 4 years. McCain/Palin 08!
Posted by: OOTO Location: Texoma on Sep 8, 2008 at 05:57 AM
Republican/Christian: I have read the bible, many times. You still made one of the most ridiculous statements ever posted on the internet. And if that is your opinion....well....I guess that says it all.
Posted by: Republican in Ardmore Location: Ardmore on Sep 8, 2008 at 04:44 AM
Someone mention Global Government? If you vote for NObama that is what you will get. Remember him giving speeches in Europe? All the foreigners screaming his name! Keep America out of the global governemnt senerio and vote McCain! I don't care if the EU hates us or likes us, at least we'll still have our own country! The liberals don't believe in America, they believe in making America weak on defense and destroying our society with the help of the media as in CNN and MSNBC!
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 at 09:48 PM
I don't believe this will happen Jim and you need to chill out, and trust in the one above
Posted by: Man.of.music Location: Sherman TX on Sep 6, 2008 at 07:54 PM
Obama 2008 im 18 XD 12th Grade I can vote XD cool.
Posted by: Idiot Jim Location: North Texas on Sep 6, 2008 at 05:31 PM
This is no election people this is a war! Republicans rise up, crush the libs who feel so little respect for our society. They scream about more of the same? Well it is what it is. If you don't like it go somewhere else you can vote freely thanks to the Americans who died to allow it. Leave my country alone. War is coming. Russia rattles its sabre harder every day but no one pays attention because the media would rather run smear campaigns against a great and honorable mother. It is more important now than it ever has been in history for a republican to be in office. Just wait, it will happen. You will then call me a seer, a sage of sorts. I tell you now, I cannot see the future but the writing on the wall is pretty clear.
Posted by: Happy to vote for either party. Location: USA on Sep 6, 2008 at 02:07 PM
I totally agree with AJ comments. What will happen when we will not have neither Nation or State? Right now our very existence is in jeopardy do to global movements of radicals doctrines. Doctrines that rewarded extremists -personal- ideas. Yes, we are "choosing the lesser of 2 evils" but at least freedom is fighting back right now. I understand that voters vote according with their party belief, but let me tell you how honor and privilege I feel of just doing that: voting At least I'm walking away with my life after I vote.
Posted by: ME Location: HERE on Sep 6, 2008 at 01:00 PM
BOY THAT LEROY IS ONE SMART COOKIE, CAN'T EVEN SPELL AND HE SAYS EVERYBODY ELSE IS BAD?........ YOU GO SARAH!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Leroy Location: Out There> on Sep 5, 2008 at 11:28 PM
I no that this hear looks like a place to seee how smart everybody is, or in my case, IS NOT! Don't you guys have clubs to go to an argue? I only like to say stuff to people that don't know more then me. So, hey Mork, whatcha ben up to? Red any good bloks latley?
Posted by: AJ Location: Sherman on Sep 5, 2008 at 10:50 PM
As with most elections, this one will be one of choosing the lesser of 2 evils. I consider myself neither Republican nor Democrat, but rather an American. Neither party has said how they will put an end to outsourcing. Neither has a plan for becoming an independent country. We are headed for a global government. When that happens, our religious freedom among other freedoms will be lost for good.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Sherman on Sep 5, 2008 at 08:40 PM
You people better wake up and I believe we will not be here when the Anti-Christ shows up so we as christians have nothing to worry about any how we know where we are going when we die (Heaven)can't wait to go there
Posted by: Annoyed Location: Sherman on Sep 5, 2008 at 06:43 PM
What exactly is great about either candidate? All you guys are doing is bashing candidates, but do you have any good reason that we should vote for any of the candidates? Or are you just deciding this based on Democrats vs Republicans? What exactly do you like the best? Honestly? Do you like people telling you how to run your life? Telling you that you can't protect your family? Telling you that you have to pay for peoples child care and healthcare who won't go out and get an education to support themself?
Posted by: Fozzy Location: Ardmore on Sep 5, 2008 at 05:12 PM
Christianity is just worn out. It's just the Islamic nutbags' turn to wreak havoc onto humanity for a few hundred years. The names change but the idiocy and barbarism do not. Meet the new boss... same as the old boss. Until the human monkey can cast of these organized crime syndicates that encompass religion, the world will be the violent sewer that it has been since the creation of religion,
Posted by: Dennis Location: Out in the country on Sep 5, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Where is it written that only christians can be in charge. Where in the Constitution or Bill of Rights or anything that our founding fathers wrote does it say that christians have the right to be the moral compass for the rest of us. Where is it written that only christians can be true Americans. Thats the problem with too many republicans and way to many christians(right wing or otherwise) they think they know what is best for everyone else and believe they have the right to shove it down our throats.
Posted by: Republican/Christian on Sep 5, 2008 at 04:21 PM
VERY WELL PUT, FOZZY. But.......still think there's trouble on the horizon.
Posted by: Real Deal on Sep 5, 2008 at 04:05 PM
Republican/Christian...where to start here? If you were a Christian, that reads the Bible, you would also know that you cannot stop the anitchrist from coming, no matter who it is, it's God plan and voting for a paticular candidate over another will not affect His plan/ timing in the least. It looks as if you are the one who needs to freshen up on your "Revalations". OOTO is correct, the statement was ridiculous and incorrect. Looks like you and Fozzy must be study buddies.
Posted by: Fozzy Location: Ardmore on Sep 5, 2008 at 02:29 PM
I do not buy into the anti-christ thing.. the Manchurian candidate would be closer, but I think that Obama is more of the classic example of the Useful Idiot that the old Soviets loved in this country. Obama is so blinded by his desire to be president that it has completely slipped his mind that he should at least be remotely qualified by experience of some kind.
Posted by: Republican/Christian on Sep 5, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Read your Bible OOTO, that's my opinion, and like A)(*&&^^&, everyone's got one.
Posted by: OOTO Location: Texoma on Sep 5, 2008 at 01:36 PM
The most ridiculous statement read on the internet in a long time? Right here it is; "DOWN WITH OBAMA AKA THE ANITCHRIST!." Won't find anything dumber than that, and by someone claiming to be a Christian!
Posted by: rp Location: Calera on Sep 5, 2008 at 01:32 PM
Republicans are very greedy people. I guess that's why they are rich. The poor are also greedy and lazy. In this country no one should be able to qualify for food stamps under the age of 65 years old unless they are disabled and I mean truely disabled. The middle class working family are the one's that suffer one way or the other. We work hard and our money either goes to make the rich richer or to support dead beat drug heads that don't want to work or women that have one baby after the other and live off the system. We need someone that will help the hard working middle class people because they are the ones that deserve it!
Posted by: Dookey Location: Shermboro on Sep 5, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Yep, we are getting divided alright, but only because we choose to. Politics and religion... that will do it every time. What ever happened to "Ask NOT what your country can do for you. Ask what YOU can do for your country!" Regis reminded me of that this morning. Makes pretty good sense to me. You folks can argue and call names ALL DAY LONG, but you're not going to change anyone's mind about it here on this forum. And, like I said earlier, history will be made regardless of who our next president is. So I think I'll just enjoy this beautiful day and leave you nerds to play. Just don't rip each other's throats out, ok?
Posted by: Ralph Location: Denison on Sep 5, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Of course the Reps are excited about Palin. Their guy McCain chose her. They would be demonstrating similar excitement had he chosen Romney, Jindal, or anyone else. I recall how excited they were (and have been) over Dubya and Cheney too. McCain wants us to believe he is a differnt kind of Republican, and while he hasn't voted for everything Bush has proposed, his record indicates he has been with Bush much more often than not. Even when he was opposed to the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy, he is now for them, and MORE. He may not have liked the way Bush conducted the war in Iraq, but he most definitely insisted we needed to go to war with a country that never attcked us, was in no way a threat to our national security, and had no responsibility for the 9-11 attack. Once again the GOP gives us a ticket wrapped in the flag, rife with platitudes of God and country, and a sales pitch designed to make us believe that somehow THIS time it will be different. Yea, right.
Posted by: Fozzy Location: Ardmore on Sep 5, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Which "right" for women has the GOP been against? I'll wait for the sure to be comical replies to that one. the democrats like women like Monica.. she took one on the chin for the democrats in more way than one... Another liberal comes out with the old tired "Hate and Fear" charge. What have I posted that could be construed as "hate" or "fear"? Other than the facts which the left ALWAYS "hate and fear". Right now the only people who are fearing anything seem to be the democrats. It is the American people themselves who have demanded to live their fake plastic lives and demand that everyone else finance it. The liberals demand that the government raise them cradle to grave. The government owes you nothing and never has. The government is not your mother or father.
Posted by: Republican/ Christian on Sep 5, 2008 at 10:53 AM
McCain/ Palin ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!! DOWN WITH OBAMA AKA THE ANITCHRIST!
Posted by: Fozzy Location: Full of Himself on Sep 5, 2008 at 10:11 AM
You are nothing but an ignorant puppet, infected with the Grade A GOP brand propaganda of hate and fear. You couldn't discuss your way out of a paper bag. The republican party has become nothing more than a giant parasite sucking the money and life out of our country. It's plain for any doofus to see, but then your narrow-minded tunnel vision is getting in your way.
Posted by: rp Location: Calera on Sep 5, 2008 at 10:10 AM
You people are so stupid! You think Sarah Palin is so Great after hearing her get up and read one speech that was written for her. What does that prove? Wait until the debates start and see how well she does. I bet she falls on her face.
Posted by: To Frank in Grayson on Sep 5, 2008 at 09:48 AM
They are 2 different people. I was the first Louise. That was the only comment I made on this story until now. My opinion stays the same, McCain/Palin 08!!!!!!!
Posted by: Roger Location: Ardmore on Sep 5, 2008 at 09:28 AM
Fozzy. I no part of your comments below did you even come close to making a point. The Republican party has always been against womens rights.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 5, 2008 at 08:52 AM
Go Sarah!!! You have my vote!!!!
Posted by: Observer of the Obvious Location: Texoma on Sep 5, 2008 at 08:27 AM
Typical party approach: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2l45yu9vMA Fozzy, watch this if you dare!
Posted by: OOTO Location: Texoma on Sep 5, 2008 at 08:24 AM
Anti-Bama said; "he'll be a puppet for oil companies and big-wigs." Why are you bringing Dubya into this?? We are talking about McCain and Obama. Get with the program!
Posted by: Fozzy Location: Admore on Sep 5, 2008 at 07:35 AM
So another empty skull hops into the fray completely unarmed. I'd like to discuss this and unlike the liberals on this board.. I CAN discuss this. The Democrats have been using women as completely disposable sex toys (Marylin Monroe, Mary Joe Kopechne Chandra Levy, Juanita Broderick, Jennifer Flowers, Paula Jones etc) and prop up weak victims as their female candidates and some goober here insists that the Republicans treat women poorly? That's the logic of a child! And for you doofuses in the cheap seats, I'm libertarian over anything. They of course cannot find anything but complete moon bats and castoff failed politicians from other parties.
Posted by: Republican in Ardmore Location: Ardmore on Sep 5, 2008 at 03:46 AM
For all you Republicans that are crying about McCain and Palin not being the perfect Republican, VOTE NOBAMA! You do that and you really are not a Republican! You never were! As for "Change," the Democratic controlled Congress ran on that notion 2 years ago and what has that done for the country? Nothing! And now NObama is running on the same notion? What do you think you will get? More of the same! And it is about time we cleaned out our own party, both parties have corrupt members, you get rid of the garbage, the party will be stronger, those Republicans never cared about the party, only themselves, so I say good-bye Mr. Bush and Mr. Cheney don't let the door hit you on the way out! As for NObama, our party will fight you up to election day, because you will never have a far left liberal say over the Republican Party! It will be the undecideds that determine that, if they want McCain's credentials or NObama's weak judgement!
Posted by: FozzyBurns on Sep 5, 2008 at 01:12 AM
See republicans...Fozzy represents you. Really sad, isn't it?! Just like others of your kind, he's a hypocrit, too.
Posted by: Dennis Location: out in the country on Sep 4, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Obama is right this isn't about him, it's about the people in this country taking our country back, from King George and Cheney(the village idiot) and all the republican drones(including right wing radical christians). Palin is a joke, I'm sure the leaders of our allies goverments are wondering just like we are" Who the hell is Palin". John McBush is is a hot head, he'll have us in a war with Iran and Russia in short order. If he survives the heart attack he'll have the first time Palin bends over in front of him. Face it republicans and right wing radical christians, the days of you forcing your narrow minded ideas and ways on the rest of us will soon be over.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 4, 2008 at 09:52 PM
Yo idoits that are putting down Sarah about her daughter, I am sure that if you looked up all about Obama there are probably things that he has done, and what about Clinton and what he did, you people need to wake up and stop pointing fingers at least she is not against ABORTION!!! Like Obama is and yes he is against it.
Posted by: A Mom too Location: Ardmore on Sep 4, 2008 at 08:10 PM
It's the parents job to provide for a child's needs. It is the governments job to form, keep and fund the defense of this nation. And Gov. Palin's husband is a full time stay at home dad... are we saying fathers are so unimportant and incapable they can not be the stay at home parent. It's not like she dumped her kid off at a day care full of strangers to raise the child for her.
Posted by: Fozzy Location: Ardmore on Sep 4, 2008 at 08:08 PM
Not even close to being a christian even though I'm closer than most who claim to be so. First of all, someone tell me where Jesus is found in the Constitution. Jesus was basically a anarchist / communist. Why would christians even need healthcare if Jesus has their life in his hands??? That shows a complete lack of faith.
Posted by: Christian Location: Sherman on Sep 4, 2008 at 06:24 PM
As a professional woman and legacy republican, I was dismayed and underwhelmed by McCain's choice for VP. Since then it's been a parade of switching voters' focus from issues that concern middle class Americans of the economy, health care, etc. to attacking anyone trying to find facts about this woman. Facts are she lowered property taxes but imposed sales tax on Wasilla including on food and left the city with around a $27 million deficit. They had a surplus before she was mayor. On a personal level, I feel sorry for that little Down's syndrome baby at the RNC late at night with all those people & noise. Those babies esp. have very sensitive immune systems. Guess I'm just too conservative. Yes, women can have careers but if they're married and/or have children they should put their family first and she seems to put her ambitions first. Bottomline, in the words of Reagan's speechwriter and McCain's former campaign mgr: It's SO Over!
Posted by: Ray Location: Denison on Sep 4, 2008 at 06:06 PM
I just read that suicide rates among U.S. troops is at its highest level in 6 years. Wait, that cannot be so because of all the support our president is providing them, and the clear goal the administration has set for them. I guess that report must be a lie, since George Bush and the hypocritcal Republican Party is clearly for all of our troops best interest after they serve our nation.
Posted by: GOP-2008 Location: Sherman on Sep 4, 2008 at 05:36 PM
Is using a teleprompter that important of an issue? Aren't they used by most all speech makers, including Obama who even babbles when he uses one. This woman is the "real deal" and will give us the energy we all deserve-Republicans and Democrats alike. Her dedication to her family should be admired and her pledge to us special needs moms gave me chills. Great choice, John!
Posted by: Jacob Location: texas on Sep 4, 2008 at 05:22 PM
OBAMA FTW
Posted by: tiredofwhineyasses on Sep 4, 2008 at 05:08 PM
Every speech that every polititian as ever spoken was written or at least polished by someone else. Don't act like she's the first to have help with a speech!
Posted by: Frank Location: Grayson on Sep 4, 2008 at 04:46 PM
The media reported that the teleprompter was broken when she came out. Being retired, I have watched most of the day, and that is the word.......
Posted by: Roland Location: Gainesville on Sep 4, 2008 at 04:31 PM
I believe it is the goverments duty to make sure that helpless children are given healthcare when they are sick. This is a subject that Republicans avoid like the plague. It runs opposite of their claim to be the party of Christian ideals. Haven't you heard from the extreme right you cannot be a Democrat and a Christian.
Posted by: ANTI-Bama on Sep 4, 2008 at 04:29 PM
Ok, "Change" can be good, but he's the WRONG kind of change. He isn't qualified. He hasn't worked his life to get here. He doesn't deserve this. If he gets elected, he'll be a puppet for oil companies and big-wigs. He doesn't care about America. He doesn't even salute our flag. He doesn't live by the same priciples our country was built on. How do you know this change will be a good change? I think people are just desperate, which is understandable, but HE isn't the answer! I think less of people when I find out they follow him. The reasons are obvious.
Posted by: texan Location: texas on Sep 4, 2008 at 04:28 PM
Frank, you must have not watched the speech at all. I sat there last night and low and behold I witnessed a teleprompter with all the words on it scrolling down. Wherever you heard that she did all that without one, is incorrect. I seen it with my own two eyes.
Posted by: Rebecca Location: Ardmore on Sep 4, 2008 at 04:26 PM
Hey Fozzy. So it is not governments job to give healthcare to children? I guess you must be one of those hypocritical conservative christian republicans who needs to read his bible. I doubt that Jesus would have the same viewpoint.
Posted by: Rick Location: Ardmore on Sep 4, 2008 at 04:19 PM
Frank, you might want to watch the Palin speech again. She most certainly did use a teleprompter for her speech.
Posted by: Frank Location: Grayson on Sep 4, 2008 at 04:05 PM
Below are 2 responses from " Louise". Note the different responses by the same person... She was incredible. I can't wait to hear more from her and the debates she will have with Biden! McCain/Palin 08!!! (more from Louise)I am a supporter of John McCain this election, but last night she made a mockery of the Republican Party. She parades her unmarried pregnant daughter around like that is something to be proud of. I am voting for the lesser of two evils in this election, but I sure hope she is not the future of Conservative values for the Republican party. What say you, Louise?
Posted by: Frank Location: Grayson on Sep 4, 2008 at 03:59 PM
Sarah Palin was great last night. I was very impressed with her, and today to find out she made her speech without a teleprompter gave her even more credit. I can understand why she had her daughter, and the young man there, regardless they are still family.You stand by them no matter what!You know we don't hear trash about Biden's family members that are being sued for fraud,why is that? The media is very biased.If they must trash one, then take the gloves off, after all was Obama's Mother married? I do mean we need to keep it simple here....Question is, can she be a good VP? I certainly think so, and think she shows the courage we so desperately need in the office.What will you say when she runs for the "Big House" in 4 years?
Posted by: Fozzy Location: Ardmore on Sep 4, 2008 at 03:51 PM
It is not and never has been the government's job to provide people with health care, jobs or even an economy.. never has and never will. I'm pretty sure that the baby that Mrs. Paulin was holding has health care already. She applied for a job with benefits like other smart people do. If you have chosen a job that offers nothing, then maybe you need to look into a mirror and stop blaming others for your poor choices.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 4, 2008 at 03:50 PM
That was a nice speech "someone" wrote for her.
Posted by: bubba redneck Location: sherman on Sep 4, 2008 at 03:48 PM
i'm neither a democrat or a republican i am an AMERICAN!!! but i have to say it doesn't matter who is elected to the WHITE HOUSE the middle class will be the one who gets screwed...the richer gets richer and the poor gets everything handed to them..and the middle class gets what is left which is the bill for all of it...so i'll be casting my vote for McCain and Palin..if life is going to be bad might as well have a sweet looking VP to take the pain away...wonder if she has a sister i think she would make a great "Bubbetta Redneck"
Posted by: Vern Location: Tom Bean on Sep 4, 2008 at 03:35 PM
I agree with Jerry. Why has the Republican Party moved so far away from the base. I agree we need to elect John McCain but not because he is the candidate for Conservatives..but the only choice we really have as a nation. What ever happended to the basic values the party was built on. They are sure not displayed in this election. We need to find another candidate for the future.
Posted by: Larry Location: Sherman on Sep 4, 2008 at 03:30 PM
Suppose you were and idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself. - Mark Twain
Posted by: Jerry Location: Ardmore on Sep 4, 2008 at 03:18 PM
Whatever happened to us Reagan Republicans? I do not like the direction the party is heading. We need a solid conservative who is for our basic ideals. John McCain or Sarah Palin are not the candidates the party needs leading us into the future.
Posted by: Palin's a Typical Republican Location: Liarsville on Sep 4, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Palin's speech, while well delivered compared to George W. Bush, was full of lies, divisivness, petty attacks at opponents, and devoid of any plan to help this country out of the deep hole it is in. Palin-- "I have protected the taxpayers by vetoing wasteful spending and championed reform to end the abuses of earmark spending by Congress. I told the Congress 'thanks but no thanks' for that Bridge to Nowhere." The Facts: "As mayor of Wasilla, Palin hired a lobbyist and traveled to Washington annually to support earmarks for the town totaling $27 million. In her two years as governor, Alaska has requested nearly $750 million in special federal spending, by far the largest per-capita request in the nation. While Palin notes she rejected plans to build a $398 million bridge from Ketchikan to an island with 50 residents and an airport, that opposition came only after the plan was ridiculed nationally as a "bridge to nowhere.""
Posted by: louise on Sep 4, 2008 at 03:05 PM
I am a supporter of John McCain this election, but last night she made a mockery of the Republican Party. She parades her unmarried pregnant daughter around like that is something to be proud of. I am voting for the lesser of two evils in this election, but I sure hope she is not the future of Conservative values for the Republican party.
Posted by: PEOPLE Location: ARDMORE on Sep 4, 2008 at 02:58 PM
OUR VOTE DOESN'T MATTER ANYWAYS!!! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE!! It doesn't matter what the American people want or Hillary would have been the Dem. pick, it's the deligates vote that matters, your waisting your breath!
Posted by: Linda Location: Sherman on Sep 4, 2008 at 02:57 PM
My question is why did she not layout her plan for solving the problems with the economy and healthcare? If you are going to run down someone else, state what you are going to do. Well, I guess she is just following the example of our current president. She is the kind of person who will hold a small child for a photo opportunity, and then vote to deny them basic healthcare. SHAME!!!
Posted by: Voter 2 Location: Texas on Sep 4, 2008 at 02:48 PM
Palin did a wonderful job. Good speech making is Obama's only asset and the speeches probably are written by someone other than Obama. He has changed his mind on most issues from what he said when he and Clinton were being questioned. Have you read his books and looked him up on the internet? If he had chosen Clinton as his VP this election would be more interesting. I hope the media got Palin's message last night. This is the first year I will vote Republician.
Posted by: Obama Girl!! on Sep 4, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Vote Obama we need change!!
Posted by: Mae Location: Gainesville on Sep 4, 2008 at 02:36 PM
All you heard from the Republican party in 2004 was how they were going to win the war on terrorism with GWB as our leader and get osama Bin Laden. Well Mr. Bush has had four years, and it seems like to me all he wants to do is guard his oil interests in Iraq while padding the pockets of himself and of Cheney's friends from Halliburton.If Bush or the Republicans really cared about this country they would have gotten Bin Laden already. John McCain is just more of the same. The Republicans need another Ronald Reagan. He was the only Republican that ever got my vote!
Posted by: mom Location: Grayson on Sep 4, 2008 at 02:20 PM
Republican for Grayson County!!!!!
Posted by: voter Location: texas on Sep 4, 2008 at 02:08 PM
The words of Bill Clinton speaking in Denver on August 26, 2008. "Suppose for example you're a voter. And you've got candidate X and candidate Y. Candidate X agrees with you on everything, but you don't think that person can deliver on anything. Candidate Y disagrees with you on half the issues, but you believe that on the other half, the candidate will be able to deliver. For whom would you vote?"
Posted by: Dem4McCain on Sep 4, 2008 at 02:08 PM
Demo: You sound so abrasive and miserable. I feel sorry for you. This is still the greatest country. I thought Sarah Palin was wonderful and I think she can handle what comes her way and still look beautiful. And Roger I'm only an average person but I can afford to live. Nice and modestly. But you should check into what Obama has in store for your taxes if he wins. I don't believe she is anybody's dancing chicken. This lady has class.
Posted by: Fozzy Location: Ardmore on Sep 4, 2008 at 02:01 PM
Hey Eric... *snicker*
Posted by: Leta on Sep 4, 2008 at 01:59 PM
I would like to know exactly what experience that John McCain has? He has been a senator for over 20 years, but what has he really done? I will tell you. He has supported policies which have caused us to be in the economic mess we are in now. He has also supported a misguided war in Iraq that our current president has no intention of winning, but can use as an excuse for keeping gas prices sky high. He has waged a war on the middle class by supporting tax breaks for the wealthy while voting to deny children basic healthcare. I ask you republicans... What would Jesus do? I doubt he would support denying healthcare to children!!
Posted by: Hippie Location: Pennsylvania on Sep 4, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Hey Anonymous, We're not donkeys or elephants, we're people!!!
Posted by: Woody Location: Gainesville on Sep 4, 2008 at 01:40 PM
Why should Sarah Palin have shown respect for Obama's accomplishments? He has ab solutely NONE!!! Her speech did not divide our country. I hope above all that she did insult Obama and all of his supports. That is what we all want to happen. GO SARAH!!! GO JOHN!!!
Posted by: Eric on Sep 4, 2008 at 01:39 PM
The reason that the Southern United States is so plagued by poverty is because they continuously elect republicans into office that do not care at all about them and their problems. Please by all means elect John McCain so he can continue to give tax breaks to the richest among us and gradually lead us into another Depression just like the republican party has done before in history. The middle class is slowly disappearing in this country, and we are getting back to the rich/poor society that the republicans want.
Posted by: Me Location: Sherman on Sep 4, 2008 at 01:33 PM
I've always been a democrat but now I am ashamed to be one. I just don't see how they think Obama is the man for the job. I will be voting republican this year!
Posted by: Demo Location: Ardmore on Sep 4, 2008 at 01:28 PM
To Anonymous well if you feel I should move out of the country that is fine cause I'm not sure we will have a country left if McCain gets in. The world hates us now thanks to Bush and with McCain it will be much much worse. I don't think Palin can take all the heat that is coming her way it will break her down and she will look like she is 84 by the time it is all said and done.
Posted by: Roger Location: Denison on Sep 4, 2008 at 01:15 PM
It amazes me how our country can have so many major problems that have been caused by a republican president for the last eight years and yet people still want to follow the same old cowboy philosphy that has divided not only our country, but alienated us from the rest of the world. I believe the speech by Palin last night exemplifies that divisive attitude to a tee. Bring back the days of Bill Clinton when the average person you could afford to live and not just the wealthy!!
Posted by: I'll vote Republican on Sep 4, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Wow I was so impressed. I'll vote for John McCain because of her.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 4, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Demo, we could always move you to another country, but we really feel the same way you Demo, feel about us and oh by the way I would rather be an elephant than a stupid donkey any day
Posted by: ME Location: Fannin County on Sep 4, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Novel Idea: Candidates vie for officer promoting their qualifications and merits without having to validate themselves by pointing out the opponents' shortcomings.
Posted by: Fozzy Location: Ardmore on Sep 4, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Lou.. that's the funniest post yet!!! The Republicans looked down on woman's rights? Have you ever heard of Juanita Broderick? Monica Lewinski? Paula Jones? How about Hillary? LOL
Posted by: Demo Location: Ardmore on Sep 4, 2008 at 11:53 AM
BARF!!! To all Republicans!
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 4, 2008 at 11:51 AM
she was great, good choice mccain. down with obama.
Posted by: Greg on Sep 4, 2008 at 11:29 AM
And she ended her speech with "God bless America! Have'nt heard that in awhile. Amen Sister!!!
Posted by: GW on Sep 4, 2008 at 11:26 AM
This lady is awesome, i think she will do a wonderful job, probaly better than the men will. I agree we are still in trouble either way that we vote. I think she will be tough, hey i've never won an argument with a women yet! lol Go Sarah!!!
Posted by: Lou Location: Sherman on Sep 4, 2008 at 10:40 AM
This lady is just a panic button for the Republican party which has traditionally looked down on womens rights! She is their yes Mam, and will do nothing but say yes to the radical right which has ruined this country the last eight years.
Posted by: Mork Location: Ork on Sep 4, 2008 at 10:38 AM
She reminds me of the chick that was in the Van Halen Video back in the 80's - (Got made, got it made, got it made....I'm hot for Teacher!) So she has my vote - the rest of the political bull means nothing (who is she running with and against?). Would anyone care for a lemon drop?
Posted by: Sue Location: Howe on Sep 4, 2008 at 10:30 AM
AWESOME speech! Lets kick some liberal butt! McCain/Palin all the way!
Posted by: Shepard Location: on a hill on Sep 4, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Ok sheeple, I want noses to tails in a straight line, please. We are going to proceed in an orderly fashion to the nearest cliff. Really, where's good ol' H.Ross when ya need him?
Posted by: Hippie Location: Pennsylvania on Sep 4, 2008 at 10:28 AM
It was a well written well delivered speech and spoke to the average person. If by average you mean small town, white soccer Mom. She showed absolutely no respect for Obama or his accomplishments. She said she opened doors for women accross the country. Ask a black woman if they feel like Sarah Palin has opened any doors for them, I highly doubt it. Great people come from small towns, what about the inner city. Last time I checked great people come from everywhere. This speech divided our country. She didn't just insult Obama, but all his supporters. When it is all said and done, regardless of who becomes president, we all have to live and work together. Tearing each other down again and again is ridiculous. Both of these conventions have shown this. But last night when the crowd was laughing, Cindy McCain included, about Obama being a community organizer, it was offensive. I see why so many Americans want nothing to do with politics.
Posted by: Louise Location: Sherman on Sep 4, 2008 at 10:09 AM
She was incredible. I can't wait to hear more from her and the debates she will have with Biden! McCain/Palin 08!!!
Posted by: Mary Location: Sherman on Sep 4, 2008 at 09:56 AM
Palin is the perfect dancing chicken for the GOP. They are the party of the past, and backwards ways, but they now have a pretty face to put a spin on the garbage they spew.
Posted by: Donna Location: Durant on Sep 4, 2008 at 09:53 AM
I thought Sarah Palin had a great speech. I think she will make a excellent VP.
Posted by: John Location: Ardmore on Sep 4, 2008 at 09:47 AM
I think her choice as Vice President is hipocritical. The republicans scream nothing but traditional family values until it benefits THEIR candidate who has a 17 year old unmarried daughter. If this candidate were a democrat all you would here is how she promotes untraditional family values. HYPOCRITICAL. Also the Republicans branded Obama as unprepared to lead and then pick someone as unprepared and call her ready. The GOP should just change their name from the party of Lincoln to the party of Hypocrits!!!
Posted by: Cynthia Location: Tom Bean on Sep 4, 2008 at 09:35 AM
I think she is great, she and McCain may shake up the government, which is what we need to think of the people for a change
Posted by: Concerned Location: Sherman on Sep 4, 2008 at 09:16 AM
I thought Palin did a great job. She has the no nonsense attitude and the track record to to cut frivolous spending. She's the closet thing to the average American we've seen in a long time.
Posted by: michelle Location: kingston on Sep 4, 2008 at 08:29 AM
i love this woman!!! Go Palin and McCain
Posted by: voting woman Location: West Grayson County on Sep 4, 2008 at 08:16 AM
I'm not sure that I'm excited about either presidential candidate, but I know that I'm voting for Sarah. I loved that speech last night! We need a fresh voice to represent the average person.
Posted by: Jimmie Location: Gainesville on Sep 4, 2008 at 08:05 AM
She's real folks and thats what we need. Someone who knows where we come from. McCain showed real Balz picking her. This might just be the best Republican ticket ever.
Posted by: Me Location: Sherman on Sep 4, 2008 at 07:27 AM
I still say that we're in trouble no matter how we vote but McCain will get my vote over Obama.
Posted by: Jerrie Location: Gainesville on Sep 4, 2008 at 07:01 AM
I think she did and good job and think they should leave her family alone.Every family has up and downs. Her family isn't up for the job she is.We have to go by her ways and if we think she is right for the job.Leave family out of it.
Posted by: Kerry Location: Celina on Sep 4, 2008 at 03:33 AM
I am glad to see her on the ticket, I think she is Great and her speech was great. McCain/Palin 08
Posted by: Dan Quayle Location: Indiana on Sep 4, 2008 at 12:20 AM
Dairygate, Troopergate, Librarygate, Getting-on-a-plane-after-going-into-laborgate, Bridgegate, Vettinggate, City-budgetgate. Awesome pick, GOP!
Posted by: Republican in Ardmore Location: Ardmore on Sep 3, 2008 at 11:48 PM
I saw the speech and it was good, especially when she attacked NObama! I wonder what his "Emperor" thought about the speech from the "Temple of Obama" as he sits on his throne that was also built to flush and all his liberal hippies sitting around his feet reading the Quran!
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