[tomder55]

I made the point in another posting today that Sec Gates should've resigned rather than compromise his position on something vital .

There is nothing wrong with resigning for a good reason . Palin had a good reason. State resourses were being wasted on frivoulous ethics complaints against her. State resources were being wasted in the pursuit by activitist in filing these charges.She became in essence a victim of the law she championed and the people who would abuse the law for a cheap political witch hunt..

The fact she resigned is completely irrelevant to the op . The emails show that while she was Governor she was competent .The proof that the charges were frivoulous is in the fact that none of them went anywhere . Again ;her emails are proving beyond a doubt she ran a clean and ethical office in her tenure.

[NeedKarma]

The emails show that while she was Governor she was competent .The proof that the charges were frivoulous is in the fact that none of them went anywhere . Again ;her emails are proving beyond a doubt she ran a clean and ethical office in her tenure.

Nope, she did state business using a Yahoo email address to hide whatever it is she had to hide.

[talaniman]

Why should she cost Alaska a bunch of money and go through the political agravations of frivilous ethics charges, when she could just quit, and make bookoo bucks.

She may have a fire in her belly, but not when it comes to fighting for what she believes. That's why she only goes to friendly places, makes money, and won't run for president. Its easier throwing rocks, than dodging them.

I made the point in another posting today that Sec Gates should've resigned rather than compromise his position on something vital .

He served his country, and we are grateful for his service, Don't compare what Sarah does to what Gates has done, they are not equal in any way.

Just saying.

[speechlesstx]

But she invites and enjoys the obsessive coverage.

I said nothing about her enjoying it, I responded to the charge of treating her as a messiah, which I don't and never have. I did however, point out who really is obsessed with her and that is the media and her detractors.

This thread is just another example. She's been vindicated about the OP but that hasn't stopped people from trashing her anyway.

[NeedKarma]

that hasn't stopped people from trashing her anyway.

I guess some people don't like her. Politics is a popularity contest after all. Look at the threads in Current Events over the last two years - Obama bashing trumps all other subjects.

[tomder55]

Don't compare what Sarah does to what Gates has done, they are not equal in any way.

Why not ? Gates not standing up for his convictions may have cost US lives. Perhaps resignation would've been the honorable thing to do if he had fundamental disagreements with the policies .

[paraclete]

I have good news for you we had a back woods red head here with political pretensions, had quite a following too, but they tend to run out of steam after a while and the odd scandal, so be of good cheer it will all be over soon

[TUT317]

TUT you aren't the only one who responded . That she doesn't speak eligantly ;she's guilty as charged . It is a meaningless assertion that has nothing to do with intelligence.
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Hi Tom,

I think there is an important difference between a person speaking elegantly and someone speaking coherently.


Her original quote is non compos mentis. The way the sentence is constructed it is difficult to understand how anyone can say the quote is historically accurate. In fact, there is a good argument for saying the quote says absolutely nothing. In other words, it is just a jumble of words.

Tut

[paraclete]

Hi Tom,

I think there is an important difference between a person speaking elegantly and someone speaking coherently.


Her original quote is non compos mentis. The way the sentence is constructed it is difficult to understand how anyone can say the quote is historically accurate. In fact, there is a good argument for saying the quote says absolutely nothing. In other words, it is just a jumble of words.

Tut

So Tut if I read you right you are saying it was lost in translation, must be that Twang that does it

[talaniman]

Why not ? Gates not standing up for his convictions may have cost US lives. Perhaps resignation would've been the honorable thing to do if he had fundamental disagreements with the policies .

The fact he didn't resign, but stayed speaks volumes on his convictions.

[TUT317]

So Tut if I read you right you are saying it was lost in translation, must be that Twang that does it

Hi Clete,


Could be.

I am not sure how people can interpret Palin in terms of historical accuracy. I am somewhat surprised the majority seem to regard this side of the debate as a dead issue. I think the OP was right the first time.

Palin is confused about history. This doesn't men she lacks intelligence. Most people are confused about history.

Tut

[tickle]

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Palin is confused about history. This doesn't men she lacks intelligence. Most people are confused about history.

Tut

Yes, Tut, tend to agree with you here. I for one like her, but I am Canadian so don't have to put with your presidency issue should she run. Although her lack of historical knowledge is a little bothering to me, being on the other side, if she becomes president.


Tick

[excon]

Although her lack of historical knowledge is a little bothering to me,

Hello tick:

The problem with her LACK of a historical foundation, is "Those who cannot remember the past (or never knew it in the first place) are condemned to repeat it".

That was true when George Santayana, wrote those words, and it's true now.

excon

[TUT317]

yes, Tut, tend to agree with you here. I for one like her, but I am Canadian so dont have to put with your presidency issue should she run. Although her lack of historical knowledge is a little bothering to me, being on the other side, if she becomes president.


tick

Hi Tickle,

Actually, I don't have to spend my time voting for anyone and everyone. Like you I live under the Westminster system of government.

Tut

[paraclete]

Hello tick:

The problem with her LACK of a historical foundation, is "Those who cannot remember the past (or never knew it in the first place) are condemned to repeat it".

That was true when George Santayana, wrote those words, and it's true now.

excon

So you are saying Ex that Palin is destined to ride to warn the British, will that be on a honkin great harley?

[speechlesstx]

What ex is trying to say is the same thing the media is now saying out loud, conservatives are just stupid "wingnuts."

Wingnut debt ceiling demands



Could someone tell CNN that Gingrich and Palin won't be voting on the debt ceiling? If Fox had printed a similar headline, the source monitors here would be having a fit over their bias and how they aren't really a news organization.

[NeedKarma]

LOL, CNN using "Wingnut". Brutal.

[paraclete]

LOL, CNN using "Wingnut". Brutal.

Yes her ears don't stick out

[earl237]

I sure hope Mitt Romney gets the GOP nomination, he seems to be the most intelligent and least wacky and controversial than anyone else.

[paraclete]

I sure hope Mitt Romney gets the GOP nomination, he seems to be the most intelligent and least wacky and controversial than anyone else.

It would swiftly bring Mormomism into perspective, going from one minority to another