Post by Norman DraperPalin on being VP (8/02/08): As for that VP talk all the time, Ill
tell you, I still cant answer that question until somebody answers
for me what is it exactly that the VP does every day? Im used to
being very productive and working real hard in an administration. We
want to make sure that that VP slot would be a fruitful type of
position, especially for Alaskans and for the things that were trying
to accomplish up here for the rest of the U.S., before I can even
start addressing that question.<<
Post by Norman DraperAhhhh.... Wonderful. Someone running for the VP of the United States
who does not know what the VP of the United States does......<<
I hear her saying she has to know the role/duties of a somewhat fluid job
description, before she would commit to the office, and before sacrificing
some of the good things she feels (and the voters she represents
overwhelmingly feel, btw), she's accomplishing in her current job-role.
Sort of how I would hope to react while discussing a potential promotion,
while feeling good about where I was at.
This (IMO) demonstrates measured caution, as opposed to the arrogant
inverse, "I have the answers now", for "what I can do, from 2nd chair"...
and (IMO) that would be arrogant for anyone GOP or DEM, who represents that
position.
Post by Norman DraperPalin on oil and the war (8/14/08): The GOP agenda to ramp up domestic
supplies of energy is the only way that we're going to become energy
independent, the only way that we are going to become a more secure
nation and I say this, of course, looking at the situation we are in
right now, at war, not knowing what the plan is to ever end the war that
we're engaged in, understanding that Americans are seeking solutions, and
they are seeking resolution in this war effort, so energy supplies, being
able to produce and supply domestically, is going to be a big part of
that.
"....I have a 19 year old who's getting ready to be deployed to Iraq. His
Stryker brigade will leave on September 11th of this year. He's 19, he'll be
gone for a year. [And so] kind of on a personal level, when I talk about,
umm, the plan for the war, you know, let's make sure we have a plan here,
and respecting McCain's position on that."
...do you think either Obama or Biden would sound this lame when talking
about national issues? And ask yourself this: if you had a son about to go
to Iraq, would you have a full understanding of your party's presumptive
nominee's position on the war? How about the nominees of BOTH partys???<<
I hear her intent very differently from you again.... Norm. She says "we",
refers to the GOP overall, and she questions the logic/answers currently
provided as to precision of termination plans for the war... which (IMO)
means she doesn't intend to take the party line just for the sake of the
party line.
Yes breath of fresh air.
I work for some pretty powerful people (business not politics or at least
not gov politics) myself, and I'll be first to admit that I sometimes
stutter and may not sound too intelligent at times when trying to disagree
with their pet position on complex issues.... but that doesn't make me
ineffective. In fact I'm reminded by them, often enough, that the sum of
the effort makes me valuable to them, and keeps me employed. (But I'd
regret youtube at times.)
Finally, the choice of word "lame", playing it as a trump card, to blast
away at someone's past voice of an honest impromptu verbal response to a
reporter is blatantly disrepectful Norm, and to be honest, I'm surprised,
disappointed because I've come to know better of you, (in the respect
department).
As for how this moves me, I don't care nearly as much how someone responds
to an impromptu news interview, as I care about how they enact, ratify, or
enable successful government.
The only committee that Obama headed in that 143 days that he worked in
senate, never even met. Polished speeches at a national convention just
don't do it for me with that kind of record. We don't need a great orator,
we need a great communicator and a great facilitator.
Yes IMO, breath of fresh air, as far as Palin goes... McCain on the other
hand, for me seems the fav of 2 not so optimal candidates.
Congratulations to Obama for his accomplishments, and for all our sake I
hope the country learns to consider the choice carefully and learns to not
engage in mudslinging or just following the party line.
Summary: PLEASE VOTE
~ray