Why It Doesn’t Matter That Sarah Palin’s an Idiot
September 11th, 2008 by Evil Beet
Hey, have you seen the video of Charlie Gibson interviewing VP candidate Sarah Palin?
No?
You can watch it here.
And, like, yes, it is painfully obvious that this woman is laughably unqualified to run the United States. Charlie Gibson asks her about the Bush Doctrine, codified in 2002, and she clearly has no idea what he’s talking about, and he rubs that in. He uses big words like “existential” and “hubris” and she clearly has no idea what those words mean, although she does a decent job of interpreting them in context. Charlie pronounces “nuclear” correctly repeatedly, highlighting the fact that she pronounces it incorrectly, repeatedly, and jesusfuckingchrist wasn’t the whole point of this election to get someone — anyone — in office who could correctly pronounce the word “nuclear”?? She’s never met a foreign head of state, but mentions that you can actually see Russia from some parts of Alaska, so that’s kind of the same thing, right? It just goes on and on. She has absolutely no grasp on the history of U.S. foreign policy. It’s worse than I expected, honestly. It’s horrible. I mean, it’s horrible.
And it occurs to me that it doesn’t matter.
It’s not news to me that Sarah Palin knows nothing about foreign affairs. And it’s not news to John McCain.
Here’s the thing: I’m kind of a bitch. And, every now and then, I run into somebody very stupid and painfully uneducated who disagrees with me about something. And, most of the time, I let it slide and move on because I just have better things to do than argue with uneducated, irrational people. But sometimes I’m just in a bad mood for whatever reason, and looking to make someone else feel like a total idiot, and so that’s what I do. I leverage the fact that I have a ton of first-rate education and training in logic to argue that perfectly nice person into a corner and make them look like an absolute fool, and when they’re on the floor and bruised and beating and coughing up blood, I kick them some more. And then some more. Because I’m a grumpy bitch and I’m gonna take it out on them. And when I do that, a funny thing happens. My friends — who I know agree with my side of the argument in theory — start to side with the other person. Because it’s painful to watch an innocent, simple, poorly educated nice person get ripped to shreds intellectually, and you feel obliged to defend that person.
Charles Gibson went to Princeton University, and currently serves on their Board of Trustees.
Sarah Palin attended a series of small colleges in Idaho, eventually managing to graduate from the University of Idaho.
Whose education sounds more like yours?
If the remainder of this election is going to consist of Ivy-educated old men making Sarah Palin look like a fool, you can just go ahead and hand John McCain the keys to the White House. Because it doesn’t matter that she’s a fucking idiot. It doesn’t matter in the Gibson interviews and it won’t matter in the VP debate. She’s a fucking idiot with five kids and a sweet, young face and she’s trying really hard and she loves America and don’t you dare act all high and mighty on her just because you went to some fancy school and got some fancy education and know all these facts and statistics and things because there is more to a person than just how many silly facts they can pull out of their ass.
It does not matter that Sarah Palin is a moron. As long as these fancy-pants old men keep making her look like a moron, she’s going to win over voters. They may not quite know why, but they’ll find themselves rooting for her. Could this approach ever work with Hillary? No, it could not. Because Hillary Clinton is competent. Would it work on a male VP candidate who was equally ill-informed? No. We expect men to be competent.
The selection of Sarah Palin as VP candidate has absolutely nothing to do with feminism. It’s just the opposite. It’s about playing on our natural inclination to expect less from women. It’s gross, it grows increasingly infuriating to me as time passes, and, also, it’s working.
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September 11th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
I hate that this whole Palin ploy is working. She goes against everything I stand for.
September 11th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
You’re right, and that’s sad.
September 11th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
That interview was a complete embarrassment.
The very idea that she could possibly be VP…or PRESIDENT…of the United States is appalling.
September 11th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
wow……. really?? people really want to vote for this???
September 11th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
I have been a huge fan of you beet, and your website, for a very long time now. But, I have to admit that I am starting to regret that more and more each day due to the constant political BS being posted now. I also find it repugnant how blatantly rude, mean, and obnoxious the comments being posted are. And I find it interesting that the people bashing Republicans here are unashamedly insulting. I’ve noticed a trend that the few Republican readers that you have will post their opinions without being mean, rude or insulting (there are obviously exceptions to this rule, but the majority are still polite in voicing their opinions). Yet, the very VAST MAJORITY of the Democrats posting here are dispicably brash, mouthy and plain mean.
This is just my own observation, obviously, and I’m sure many people here will disagree with me. But honestly, it just saddens me that we can’t all discuss our oppinions in a civil manner without being offensive. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying we all need to be PC or anything like that (I personally think the whole PC thing is BS), but it’s still possible to voice your opinion, no matter how strong it is, without coming off as an insulting ass.
September 11th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
I, for one, have been really enjoying your political posts. I think they’re interesting, insightful and offer a unique analysis of what’s going on. Thank you for actually THINKING about this election rather than just mindlessly championing or criticizing.
September 11th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
I don’t believe there is such a thing as PC when it comes to religion or politics. People get heated and say stupid things. Then they have to say more stupid things to cover up the fact that their original stupidity was, well, stupid.
Regardless of that - I’m sure that you’re right on one level Beet, as far as Sarah Palin and the good ole’ girl hick factor, but it doesn’t work for me. I expect someone in office to be knowledgeable about the things he or she is controlling. So the fact that she comes off as a silly girl but oh-so-adorable while doing it means nothing to me. I would rather she pissed me off by completely disagreeing with everything that comes out of my mouth than to be completely ignorant of it all.
September 11th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
People who weren’t going to vote before will now be voting for exactly the reasons Beet enumerated in this post and an earlier one (the “mom” themed one). Before Palin people may have been going to vote for the first black president but now they’re going to vote for “mom”. Because if anyone is mean to them, “mommy” is going to kick their ass.
Maybe Michelle should start being photographed with cookies and milk, collecting her children from school and oh, I don’t know be photographed with a gun in one hand and a dead elk in the other saying “look what I got us for dinner tonight kids!”….
September 11th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Dear…dear Butterfly…my anger at Mc Cains choice is real….you are an insulting ass to deny my way of expressing rage.
Now have a nice day. Thank you so much for your Elisabeth Hasselbeck response to Beets very correct description of the woman who might hold our nations future in her hands.
Do you watch FOX NEWS? Just curious.
September 11th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
I just don’t understand WHY people want to vote for an IDIOT to lead the country. I want someone highly educated, brilliant, and all those things that are NOT me.
September 11th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
I had a very hard time watching it. Charlie Gibson eats her for lunch. OMFG>!
September 11th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
AL
The rest of the civilized world is asking the same question.
September 11th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
butterfly-tattoo-chick:
this is a GOSSIP BLOG. The things written in here are meant to be RUDE, brash, unforgiving, and most of all, HUMOROUS. If you want polite-ness, head over to your grandmother’s tea party, because this is definitely not it.
The democrats here are not bashing the republicans (coming from the perspective of a moderate republican who is so disgusted by the McCain/Palin ticket that she’s voting Obama). They’re bashing MCCAIN and PALIN and the irresponsibility of McCain’s campaign tactics and choice of a VP. Do you not like it cause people are rude or because they speak the truth you don’t want to hear?
September 11th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
@butterfly
It’s not partisan when it’s the truth. If you can’t handle that, I’m sorry. Maybe Red State would be a better place for you.
@Beet
I already loved you for the gossip, but including politics has increased my love exponentially. Keep it up.
September 11th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Ditto, what AL said.
September 11th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
I just do not understand why the polls in are in John McCain’s favor after this obviously irresponsible pick. It’s really scary that this woman could very well be president of a major world power and believes that being able to see Russia from Alaska counts as foreign policy experience. Yes, it’s true that Barack Obama does not have much experience, but he’s a very learned and an obviously very intelligent man. Every interview/speech/policy prescription he has given affirms this fact. His ascendancy ( and Michelle’s for that matter) despite facing every possible obstacle you can face in the United States should tell people something.
The thing that angers me the most is when people accuse him of being elite and elitist. What is more elitist that George Bush attending Phillips Academy and Yale University obviously not on merit?
I am a black girl who has had a similar life experience as Michelle Obama; I lived in the ghettos of Brooklyn, NY, went to a prestigious private high school, and currently go to a top liberal arts school. I can tell you that these schools are elite, but your experience in them as a poor, black student is anything but. Even if you are overly confident, you are sure to be knocked down by constant scrutiny by both your peers and the faculty who question your place in their schools.
Most criticism I’ve heard of Obama rests on the idea that he is this elite, out of touch, insincere, Muslim, Black, extremist. It’s sad that people won’t vote for him because he’s black and its a bit frustrating that they attribute these characteristics to him. He is one of the most genuine political figures I have seen in a long time.
September 11th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
I’d almost rather have Bush back in office rather than have Palin a heart attack away from the Presidency. This bitch would probably end up declaring war on Russia as stupid as she is.
Honestly, as much as the media is hyping her up and making it seem as though she’s starting to win the election for McCain I don’t totally buy that. I really don’t think it’s going to end up being as close as analysts are predicting… especially after the debates and the exciting new curiosity people have regarding her begins to fade. People may want a typical mother figure in the white house, but once people hear what an idiot she is I’m betting her support dwindles. Then again, Bush got elected for a second term so there are certainly a ton of morons left in America.
September 12th, 2008 at 12:10 am
My husband, an ex-pat American, tells me that charisma is more important in American politics than capability - a worrying thought, given that in the American system you vote for a person rather than a set of policies. I really, really hope that Obama wins this election. While I don’t think it would be a total disaster to see McCain as president, I fear for the world what would happen if we ended up with Palin. Because, yes, it affects all of us too.
There are 6.7 billion people in the world. 100% of us are affected in our daily lives by the choice of American president, but only about 3 million of the world’s people live in the USA. So the rest of us can only sit in fear. After all, a country that would *re-elect* Bush could do anything.
September 12th, 2008 at 12:20 am
Butterfly,
when you’re finished contradicting yourself maybe you’d like to start protesting against abortion and gay marriage, and maybe pay attention to the fact that Palin sucks donkey balls. That’s not me making an ‘offensive’ comment, it’s the damn truth
September 12th, 2008 at 12:28 am
Grace….that info will not help me get to sleep.
September 12th, 2008 at 12:30 am
I really really thought that it would say somewhere in here, that her blowjob skills are through the roof. Thats my only conclusion besides the mothering thing. Sarah Palin probs taught Bristol some of her moves too.
September 12th, 2008 at 12:30 am
Laura….everyone knows Palin sucks MOOSE BALLS.
September 12th, 2008 at 12:34 am
I’m Baffled….your observations are right on.
September 12th, 2008 at 12:41 am
love the beet, hate the beet- sorry i just know she sucks balls in general.
I’m so glad I’m not american that vid was hilarious. Charlie cannot be honestly that stern and serious all the time. And what was with him asking her if she had ‘experience??’ Is he hitting on her??
Yes Sarah retard Palin, many islamics DO become suicide bombers, wow you’re clever. She doesn’t know what the bush doctrine is!!
She should be more eloquent and have better vocab. She sounds like miss america. Do alaskans have kinda canadian accents??
And why does she keep calling him charlie so much?? I know it’s his name, but he doesn’t keep calling her sarah. It’s not the fucking today show
September 12th, 2008 at 12:54 am
laura,
I couldn’t agree more………
September 12th, 2008 at 1:01 am
McCain told the press that Sarah Palin knows more about energy than probably anyone in the country.
Now Palin’s handlers are like, “oh, shit, now we’ve got to teach her more than all the academics, CEO’s, and policy makers who’ve devoted their lives to the subject of energy. And that’s on top of all the stuff she needs to learn about economics and foreign affairs. Thanks a lot Johnny Mac.”
Hubris is the correct word for it. She’s going to choke and it’s going to be ugly.
September 12th, 2008 at 1:16 am
the “you can actually see russia from land here in alaska” answer to the “what insight do you get from the proximity of russia” question was my very favourite
i’ve long given up hope of ever understanding why americans would vote for such a BORING, really old, blah, ignorant guy as mccain and with palin, it’s beyond a joke
but, again, i loved ur insight beet!
(ur insight must have been the result of u living in the relative proximity of alaska… haha)
September 12th, 2008 at 1:39 am
Grace, agreed. I have friends that are frustrated by the amount of US election coverage we are experiencing here in Australian media, whilst they happily chat away about the last episodes of Lost and the Simpsons. Globalisation is real and so is US hegemony. Our markets are so intertwined and heavily influenced by party politics. Everyone should just look at the home credit crunch, our interest rates are through the roof due to the US market. Whilst I myself am a conservative voter, it does worry me that she will have nuclear power.
September 12th, 2008 at 1:39 am
Excuse me, if there is a person out there who can not see that this woman is a load of beauty pageant, side-stepping bullshit, then this country is doomed to continue its downward spiral. Presidential candidates should go to church and pray they will be a good leader. Speaking from the pulpit about war and God is a joke. This alone should disqualify her.
God has already told us not to kill and He tells everyone in every religion that. The woman is a lying moron and isn’t that typical of what the republicans offer us.
Please stop the Christian right from commandeering American politics so they can succeed in business. Please get out there and VOTE against them.
September 12th, 2008 at 1:47 am
thats ridiculous@ its not about whether or not she is a nice person. thats wonderful and she deserves to be treated with respect…. everyone does. but when you put yourself in the public eye it doesnt matter if you have a great heart, or if you have an awesome family, if youre a rad mother, or super hot. it doesnt matter. that doesnt make you QUALIFIED to run a country. these decisions dont just affect her and people in washington. i think people feel so distanced from their governments that they forget… this shits for you and because of you. whatever you dont like or do like about our government is your fault because its a democracy. dont like it? work to get something voted in/out/whatever.
this whole talk about “elitism”…. thats ridiculous. thats like saying “what a snobby surgeon i mean who do you want operating on you some snobby guy who thinks hes all cool cause he went to school longer than me? or this really really nice guy i met at a bar. i feel sorry for him. he still lives with his mom and my friend called him a loser” see how NOTHING in that makes sense? thats how i feel about palin.
and the reason why this is important… HELLO!? have you seen john mccain? hes motherfugin 2000 years old. hes gonna croak at any minute. and when he does… shes next in line. mrs “im so cute dont you feel bad for me cause these elitist men are being mean?”
….. REALLY?????
September 12th, 2008 at 2:14 am
Another one agreeing on the relevance of your post… And chiming in with another observation: it is quite sad to see that Ms. Palin, who so blantantly unqualified, was picked for her ‘cuteness’. But it is also worrying to see that you can 1-be so unqualified and get to be Alaska’s governor 2- apparently not learn that much after being elected and into office for a while.
And Grace is absolutely right. Americans need to realize how much their vote will influence the whole world. As long as America has this much clout, we who live on the rest of the planet will have to cope with the policies that your president will enforce/force down other countries’ throats…
September 12th, 2008 at 2:28 am
You have to realise that most republicans come from generations of republicans and will just automatically vote for this cretin. I am shocked at how incompetent she came across in that video and how ineffectively she answered all the questions. But like I said, republicans are traditional and that’s what will potentially destroy the world
September 12th, 2008 at 2:51 am
Gina Gershon’s brilliant Palin parody over at Funny or Die springs to mind.
Fuck, I’m scared.
September 12th, 2008 at 3:10 am
I agree that this strategy may work short term, but it won’t last long. The fact is that if Palin does not step up her game and at least acquire an overall working knowledge of the issues quickly, people will get TIRED of her. It’s just human nature. You get TIRED of having to dumb yourself down because a person is “nice”. You get TIRED of listening to nonsensical rants because the ranter just happens to be somebody’s mother. You just get TIRED of being forced to major on the minor (and minor on the major) because your leader is not intellectually present in the conversation. All of the begins to grate at you and get on your nerves over time and what happens is that this “nice” but “clueless” person becomes functionally irrelevant.
September 12th, 2008 at 3:34 am
Holy Shit ….. I didn’t know everyone in here was pro-Democrat (including Beet).
Ok, I’m definitely pro-Repubican now.
September 12th, 2008 at 3:44 am
John McCain was the best Presidential candidate we’ve had in the last 20 years. And now with Palin it just makes them the obvious choice.
You’d have to be an idiot not to vote for McCain.
September 12th, 2008 at 3:51 am
Oh God Beet you’re so right. Good luck with the elections, although I think everyone needs luck, even those of us who aren’t voting.
September 12th, 2008 at 4:02 am
I’ve been learning who she is by reading this blog
I already wondered why she was chosen for the job, right here.
Money?Other kind of influence?Which?
Because if she was chosen just because, as you seem to imply,
she is someone dumb voting housewives can elect,
and I don’t discard this reason,
maybe there’s trouble ahead.
Although the charisma of the President and the VP
may be enough, because their counselors do what they’re supposed to
I still think, a woman still has to prove
that she is 2 or 3 times better than a man
to do the same job
and have the appropriate recognition.
September 12th, 2008 at 4:03 am
I’ve been learning who she is by reading this blog
I already wondered why she was chosen for the job, right here.
Money?Other kind of influence?Which?
Because if she was chosen just because, as you seem to imply,
she is someone dumb voting housewives can elect,
and I don’t discard this reason,
maybe there’s trouble ahead.
Although the charisma of the President and the VP
may be enough, because their counselors do what they’re supposed to
I still think, a woman still has to prove
that she is 2 or 3 times better than a man
to do the same job
and have the appropriate recognition.
September 12th, 2008 at 4:41 am
Alright political folks, why ya’ll think she’s so dumb i don’t know. Get off her!!!!!!!!! McCain has got wayyyy more going for him than the other dude.
September 12th, 2008 at 5:23 am
See, heres my issue: no Repub is going to care about Palin. They are going to vote for her and thats that. However, these interviews are essential to those voters who are still unsure who they’re going to vote for. And, yes, it does matter that Palin doesn’t know the Bush Doctrine Charlie eluded to bc, while you and I probably don’t know that, as a candidate for VP as well as a Repub, she should know that shit.
Its almost as if Palin herself is running for President tho, what with all the Repub hype around her. McCain is running for President, and even tho at some point she could become President (bc, lets face it, McCain is old, but if Cheney can survive this long, so can he), McCain is running for President, not Palin. Lets hear more from both.
I don’t appreciate the Repubs saying that Palin’s been treated unfair, especially since its these same repubs that said Hillary was, for lack of a better word, a little crying baby every time someone “attacked” her. Yet the same shit, supposidly is happening to Palin, and those Repubs are saying how absolutely inconscinable it is what they’re doing to her. She’s fair game and should be exposed as much as anyone else in the race, Dem or Repub alike.
Thank you.
September 12th, 2008 at 5:43 am
You’re a bitch, whatever your name is who writes this blog. I hope to God that I never meet you. You’re so pompous. I can’t believe people are actually like you. Good job looking down on “uneducated” people. Listen hunny, some people can’t afford to go to a “major” school so they have to settle with small colleges. It’s called life. I can’t afford it. Believe me, I wish I could. You’re lucky. But grow the f*** up and start acting more intelligent. When did you become Jesus?
September 12th, 2008 at 6:04 am
Oh my god….jnz you TOTALLY misunderstand the BEET.
She’s not chastizing stupid, uneducated people like you and me…. she’s trying to help us.
She CLEARLY STATES in her rant that her and her friends come to the defense of “poor, uneducated, stupid hicks” like you and me because she feels sorry for us.
I for one feel honored and priviledged that BEET and her friends would be willing to take the time to prevent me from being intellectually ripped to shreds.
You should be more appreciative jnz!
September 12th, 2008 at 6:27 am
George Bush went to Yale.. I think Curious George could have done a better job of running the country these past 8 years. Let McCain Handle the ‘old white dude’ stuff and let Palin be the MILF America can come home to.. It’s not like she’s running for preseident people.. that’s why there’s a “vice” in front of the position she’s running for
September 12th, 2008 at 6:31 am
laura,
you have to realize that most Democrats also vote that way because they were indoctrinated by their parents with Democratic values.
September 12th, 2008 at 6:44 am
The reason for Sarah Palin’s success is the the American public is even less intelligent than she is.
September 12th, 2008 at 6:44 am
charlie gibson was an arrogant prick when he interviewed her.
September 12th, 2008 at 6:46 am
i’m scared and disgusted at the state of affairs with this election. i was looking forward to this election, i wanted a change from Bush and the fear that the Bush doctrine has brought with it. i am educated, i went to a decent college, but i wasn’t in it to learn or understand politics. i have learned this through life and past elections in my lifetime as well as researching our country’s history….why? because i wanted to have a better understanding. i wanted to be informed. i knew what the Bush doctrine stood for and encompased, i’m not running for VP of this country and yet i knew.
i think charlie gibson treated her with fairness, he smelled a weakness and went for it…. he would have done that male or female, ivy league or local community college….. when jimmy carter ran they played him of as a “dumb hick” they did the same with bill clinton, it’s not male female…. i think charlie gibson performed the best interview. he was unfazed by her sex, he looked at track record, her stand on
russia, that she is quallified because you can see it from alaska… oh dear god, i live in delaware and i can see a nuclear reactor in new jersey from my house, does this make me an expert on that???
the mccain/palin campaign is getting what it wants… .the focus is being taken away from palins lack of credentials and put on the fact that she is woman and “america’s mommy” .
they are going to win, mccain will probably have a heart attack as he’s being sworn in and we are fucked!
so riddle me this …. mccain/palin ticket wins, mccain kicks the bucket, palin is president, somebody doesn’t like the idea of who is running the country, they knock her off…. i think what we need to be doing is looking at the qualifications of the third banana… because sadly odds are that’s who will be leading this country.
September 12th, 2008 at 7:05 am
hillary clinton is competent? really, beet?
September 12th, 2008 at 7:08 am
“so riddle me this” ???? HAHAHAHAHA
Are you wearing a pair of tights and a towel around your neck right now?
Well my dastardly adversary,
If someone tries to knock off Palin hopefully you and your trusty sidekick Lame Boy will be there to save the day.
September 12th, 2008 at 7:10 am
re; lily
your last paragraph is foolish and haphazard. even my pet monkey would shake his head with pity and sadness if i had the heart to read him that part.
September 12th, 2008 at 7:11 am
Honestly, how hard is it to just click over to another “gossip website” if you think there’s too much politics/religion/pamela anderson bashing/WHATEVER it is you don’t want to read, on the one you’re reading at that moment? It takes, what, 1/4 second of time? Seems to me that it wastes WAY more time to post a comment criticizing the blogger for not having the content YOU want to see on THEIR blog.
And Beet, *I* love the politics. You put a fresh spin on a lot of things, and it’s always a pleasure to read, whether I agree with any given point or not. Keep it up!
September 12th, 2008 at 7:17 am
EvilB - I’m sorry to say your mistaken about a couple things. Palin knew exactly what Gibson was asking her - make no mistake.
Gibson was extremely uncomfortable during this interview because most (I think the Alaska near Russia stuff was crap) of Palin’s answers were persuasive and Gibson’s trite little erudition & mythical liberal Weltanschauung crumbles beneath her eloquent and honest answers. It makes him very uncomfortable!
A wise man once said when he was young he admired intelligent people, and as he grew older he realized the most intelligent were often the most wrong and instead he began to admire the KIND (i.e. the good).
I’ve never understood why liberals put so much blind faith in Ivy league degrees. It’s not the only way to make a million.
Logic, my dear EvilB is not the G-d you’re looking for. The most important things in life have nothing to do with logic.
Have you ever been in love? Prove it.
September 12th, 2008 at 7:29 am
re:censorthis & TSS
i really don’t think it’s foolish or haphazard, it’s just an observation. there are people out there that are dead set against a woman or an african american in the president or vp position. just because i’m from delaware doesn’t mean i’m pro biden. i’m just looking for a positive change in this country. playing devils advocate doesn’t make me foolish or haphazard, but this could be a real concern that we need to look at.
i don’t want to see anyone hurt, i just want our country to turn in a different direction. i want to see alternative energy seriously looked at and developed, i want this crazy war to end.
i want peace, i could care less if it came in a demoractic or republican package. i think that the most qualified PERSON should be elected. it really shouldn’t be a popularuty contest, it should be about the issues but sadly it’s not.
we are going to be screwed regardless because i don’t either side has the balls( and that is not an attack on palin) to stand up and make the drastic changes that are needed.
September 12th, 2008 at 7:29 am
You’re right about one thing though - “it doesn’t matter.” This is because Obama picked a loser VP and sealed his fate. It’s all over, and I suggest you mentally prepare yourself for Palin as VP.
May I suggest a referendum on California’s secession from the Union? I would love to see the U.S. Army raze it to the ground.
It’s not the end of the world, it’s just the end of you.
And they call YOU Evil.
September 12th, 2008 at 7:38 am
If you want to play with the big boys, Sarah, you’ll have to play in the same field, take the same risks, and subject yourself to the same rigors that other men and women do in the political arena. There are many women in politics that are far gutsier, well informed, globally aware, articulate, and intelligent than this self-proclaimed, non-nonsense feminist. No sale, Sarah. Most Alaskans may favor you for wanting more drilling, and getting them a surplus in federal earmark funding, “bridge to nowhere” dollars, etc. The world stage is obviously way out of your league. Don’t take it personally; I just don’t think this is part of “God’s plan.”
September 12th, 2008 at 7:40 am
You should say; “Palin Takes a Strong Stand on National Security and would defend our Nato allies”. She isn’t going to be in Bush’s administration so why should she do as he wants or continue it as the vice president? She’s more of a Regan character, learning as she goes and making up her own mind on power and governing.. and Gibson quoted her on things she didn’t think or say and wanted her opinion., if you think that is fair.
‘Sarah Palin is honest. Sarah Palin is smart. Sarah is a corruption fighter. Sarah Palin says she will always plan to do what is in the best interest of Amercia., so she is a quick study and analyzer before she acts. An interview is just that, an interview by a newsman that went very easy on Obama, and doesn’t want to appear to be a bully. But what we are seeing here is an excellent and strong leader emerge (she is demonstrating leadership skills.) Being strong is how you stay out of wars and all good leaders know that.
Sarah Palin will represent you and your family and country in Washington and in the world. Let the cunning Barack Obama be a pleasing citizen of the world, good for him. I want an American who genuinely loves this country in the White House, just like all of the Europeans (that the misguided libs think they are copying) in fact, favor their own country first. Although many people in Europe can speak English, their own language and culture and customs are what they hold dear. They are nationalistic and so are we.
Nothing in Barack Obama’s past indicated any love for this country or a love of his own family., or the children of America. We should all fall down to the lowest rank one so no one is left behind? So who is leader, who will save them, say no.. or go on and do that if we can’t ever advance? HE is ashamed of it all, throwing anyone that seems unpleasant or troubling under the bus. He and his wife hate this country. All of their friends hate America. Now he has Michelle quieted down in a Stepford wife mode to win, prepared to kick her under too.. Shame on him. Do not let those two anywhere near the White House.
September 12th, 2008 at 7:42 am
As far as not “presuming” to know God’s will, Sarah Palin clearly lied. She also said during her speech at that church — and I am quoting her, verbatim: “God’s will has to be done in unifying people and companies to help get that gas line built.” She had trouble answering any of Gibson’s questions, and kept avoiding direct answers.
September 12th, 2008 at 7:43 am
She accepted the VP candidacy for one reason: To secure more drilling in Alaska. After listening to her responses to Gibson, I am convinced that she is no more ready for this VP slot, which is a heartbeat away from the Presidency, than I am. This woman is not for Americans; she is for Alaskans. I’m an educated woman and a Republican, and I am not voting the McCain/Palin ticket. This is an insult to our intelligence, and a threat to the future of our nation.
September 12th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Palin has Obama palin’ in comparison. She stole Obama’s thunder!! It’s been so great to watch happen. I was getting SO TIRED of hearing how supposedly awesome Obama is when there was really no justification for any of it.
September 12th, 2008 at 7:50 am
re; lily
i let my monkey read your post. he shook his head with pity and sadness, just as i expected. he then flung poop against the wall and ran in the other room.
September 12th, 2008 at 7:57 am
Very well said Beet - agree with you 100%
September 12th, 2008 at 8:00 am
was it your poo or the monkeys? i think i’d rather debate with the monkey. at least he (or she, god know’s i don’t want to offend) the monkey has an opinion other than charlie gibson is an arrogant prick and questions whether hilary clinton is competant.
i don’t think he was arrogant, i think he had her on the ropes and knew it and didn’t let up, that’s jouranlism, that’s where the story is and he did what he intended to do.
September 12th, 2008 at 8:03 am
Somewhere in a cave, Osama bin Laden is laughing his ass off. He got the ball rolling with 9/11, then left us to finish the job of destroying the USA from within. Constitution in shreds, on the brink of another Depression, and some nutjob rapture-ready Mooose-olini a heartbeat from the Oval Office.
Heckuva job, Brownie.
September 12th, 2008 at 8:09 am
tss-
i’m feeling a little sarcasm from you, ya? i mean how gracious of her to come down to “our poor level”. i love when ppl are so humble like that….. hahaha.
September 12th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Lilly, you are silly
I like you.
September 12th, 2008 at 8:16 am
Oh beet, I couldn’t agree with you more (sadly). I don’t understand that people can care so little for their financial stability. People don’t have health care, houses are being lost at an alarming rate, unemployment rates are surging, people can’t afford education, there’s a misguided war that so many of our peers/family members are bravely fighting- but people care more about the fact that she’s a moose hunter! It’s a pretty depressing indicator of the state of this country.
I have yet to lose all faith, though. There are enough of us out there who care about reality and getting ourselves back on track to offset those who don’t.
(This is not to say that all McCain/Palin supporters are completely uninformed. I know there are those folks out there who strongly believe in a very socially conservative message- anti-choice, anti-gay, anti-immigration, pro-corporation etc. While I am the complete idealogical opposite, I have no problem with people voting with politicians they agree with as long as they are educated on where their politician of choice stand on the issues.)
September 12th, 2008 at 8:22 am
TSS….
awww shucks, thanks! i need to be silly…. if saves what sanity i have left!
and this opinion is not endorsed, sponsered or shares the views of anyone but my silly self. you know what they say about opinions? that’s what makes this country great, we can share our views, our opinions because they are ours. we shouldn’t attack each other in forums like this, if you have an opinion express it, don’t just knock others down without offering up an opinion of your own…. that’s how we learn about each other.
if we just threw rocks at people without expressing WHY we are doing it , then nothing is gained. and that is just sad.
September 12th, 2008 at 8:24 am
How surprising of you to recognise sarcasm jnz.
People are on here to express their opinions. Sarah Palin gave an abysmal interview, end of. She’s also a fan of Pat Buchanan so if you’re saying you like this bitch, you’re saying gay men deserve to get AIDS and rape victims have no right to abortion, or anyone for that matter.
You don’t have to be rich to go to an ivy league, in fact I hear they accept scholarships nowadays! Shocking isn’t it, if you excel in school and have an ivy league education it might make you a good candidate for presidency. Beet never claimed Sarah was uneducated; she simply said more people will relate to her because she got her education in a way that a lot of people do.
Seriously, saying your monkey threw shit at a wall over a comment is a bit harsh. The whole point of the post was that Sarah came across as incompetent and unsure, regardless of where she stands politically. Do you honestly believe that everyone should think the same ignorant thing and run with it and ignore the obvious problems? Or do you think people should be allowed express how they feel and debate the best way to deal with situations? I guess that’s the difference between republicans and democrats.
And oh yes, if I didn’t make myself clear before,
SARAH PALIN IS AN INCOMPETENT KISS ARSE WITH STUPIDLY-NAMED CHILDREN AND LACKS THE ELOQUENCE, DIPLOMACY AND ABILITY TO HELP RUN THE UNITED STATES.
I don’t give a fuck if someone wants to argue my point. I”ll just ignore you anyway
September 12th, 2008 at 8:26 am
Right on lily. I’m not gonna patronise you, you made a fair point and got attacked.
September 12th, 2008 at 8:28 am
re: laura
one word and one word only……. sweet!
September 12th, 2008 at 8:28 am
Damn bitch…..tell us how you really feel.
September 12th, 2008 at 8:29 am
wouldnt hurt to show some respect people. i kno we dont agree wit her….. but this is someones mother!!
September 12th, 2008 at 8:32 am
side bar to beet ….
do you sit back and crack up and the shit you stir up?? completely , from the heart, not a slam, i would, this is so much fun!!!
you offer a place where people can vent on everything from butt cracks and botox to politics…. each day brings something new.
thanks!
September 12th, 2008 at 8:32 am
ugh…I didn’t quite think of it like that. It’s also kind of like the dumb girl thing to; in general men tend to react better to women who aren’t too terribly smart (points if they pretend to be smart, but really aren’t), or at least aren’t smarter than they think they themselves are…
September 12th, 2008 at 8:38 am
OMG! This is the best analysis of why people are trying so hard to excuse Sarah Palin’s obvious incompetence “It’s about playing on our natural inclination to expect less from women. ” I am very insulted that they chose her. Very insulted. I respect Barack for choosing a VP that he wanted and not one (Hilary) who would help him get votes, but honestly I wish Hilary were on the ticket today. I truly believe if she was, JM wouldn’t have chosen SP because then it would be blatantly obvious that she is just not up to par with so many other women in politics who are qualified, who live and breathe politcs, and who are worthy.
September 12th, 2008 at 8:40 am
TSS:
WHAT?!?!?! u like lily? ummmm. you should like me more. i am way more fum and i don’t give a fuck about political shit. lol. I just like McCain because i used to have the same last name before i got married…twice. lol
September 12th, 2008 at 8:40 am
lily; his, not mine. don’t let him upset you. he’s just a jerk like that sometimes.
September 12th, 2008 at 8:40 am
re: DarkEmpress
that’s it right there in a nutshell. thanks!
September 12th, 2008 at 8:41 am
“Would it work on a male VP candidate who was equally ill-informed? No. We expect men to be competent.”
Ummmm…I dunno Beat. Dan Quayle made it into the White House as VP and everybody knew how “brilliant” he was before he got elected.
September 12th, 2008 at 8:41 am
well if he’s jerk sometimes you should just spank the monkey. neither monkeys nor poo upset or offend me.
September 12th, 2008 at 8:45 am
If you vote for Obama you are an idiot… plain and simple
September 12th, 2008 at 8:47 am
Charlie Gibson was an arrogant prick - so what. Helllloooo - the vast majority of politicians and government officials are arrogant pricks. She has to be able to handle that, which she obviously can’t do. Is McCain supposed to be her knight in shining armour and protect her?? She’s the one that wanted to run around with the big boys, so she better anti up.
September 12th, 2008 at 8:49 am
I forgot about Dan Quayle…… the great potato/potatoe debate, wasn’t it????
that was an idiot in office and look how much he accomplished!
September 12th, 2008 at 8:50 am
okay, if you insist, i’ll ’spank the monkey’. but remember, you asked me to.
September 12th, 2008 at 8:51 am
No TSS, you are an idiot, and plain, and simple.
September 12th, 2008 at 8:55 am
i take full responsiblilty for all monkey spanking , but i draw the line at chicken choking!
September 12th, 2008 at 9:03 am
TSS- you sarcastically called out Beet for what you (mistakenly, I think) interpreted was her calling you “dumb”, then you turn around and say that anyone voting for Obama is an idiot. Wow, I recognize these double standards and hypocrisy- you are totally in step with the McCain/Palin campaign! Good for you!
Plain and simple, if you base your views on lies, hypocrisy, and double standards, you are an idiot. If you base your vote on personality (or what you assume someone’s personality is based on a well-sculpted image presented to the media which is then interpreted by the media and presented to you) rather than issues, you are an idiot because you are quite possibly voting against your own self interest.
My family has some very wealthy friends who are voting McCain. I don’t consider these people idiots because they are voting their interests- holding on to their millions. Obama has said he wants to roll back the tax cuts for the extremely wealthy in this country. So (some of) my extrememly wealthy family friends don’t support him. Now, I may find it a little morally offensive that they have so much and don’t want to pay more taxes (or at least pay the same amount of taxes they were paying under the Reagan admniistration) to help support education and health care, but they are certainly not idiots. Big gas companies support McCain because Obama has promised to tax the big gas companies on their record-breaking profits. He wants to give the money back to lower middle class people in stimulus packages of $500- $1000. Now, since I am not extrememly wealthy or a big gas company and spend WAY too much money on gasoline, I would rather support the dude that wants to give me a stimulus package of $500. So the gas companies vote McCain and I vote Obama, neither of us idiots because we are voting based on our self interests.
September 12th, 2008 at 9:06 am
@ Almostchosen, wow i had no idea that they let you watch TV and use the computer at the mental yard! Ahhhhh, it probably makes you feel like a bigboy. Isn’t that sweet. Now go change your diaper and take a nap.
September 12th, 2008 at 9:10 am
Remember one thing: Regardless of who wins in November, America will get the president and vice-president that it deserves. If McCain and Palin win, and you happen to hate their guts, blame the system for only providing such limited choices in the final election. The two party system blows and it’s the reason that nothing ever really gets done in this country.
September 12th, 2008 at 9:23 am
So your elitist education paved the way for you to write a gossip column? Yes, you’re alot of smarter than most of us common folk and only when you’re a “bitch” do you eat idiots like me for lunch. ohmygosh. Only an elitist moron would make a judgment based on a media presentation in a half an hour or so. Nice knowing you, Beet. won’t be back.
September 12th, 2008 at 9:24 am
stop
September 12th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Dinosaur….
Your are old and slow just like a …hmmmm… I’ll get back to you when I think of something…
Your views on politics are completely ridiculous and moronic like most people who are insecure enough to express political views on a celebrity blog site, but I like your passion and reserve. You made one extremely intelligent point , which I’m not going to point out, because you’ll get a big head and all…. but saying what you said abou BEET makes you an utter and complete Idiot.
p.s….. I don’t give a shit who you vote for…. I’m not voting. I only posted that to get a rise out of you !!!
September 12th, 2008 at 9:35 am
I thought you would be for free speech - seems like my comments aren’t posting. Are you censoring them?
September 12th, 2008 at 9:38 am
For crying out loud people, McCain isn’t going to die. His freaking MOTHER is still alive and as spry as ever and she’s like 250 years old.
September 12th, 2008 at 9:41 am
LAURA,
You’re hilarious. I don’t care if she calls Palin dumb. I was just talking about people in general. She was talking down about people who don’t have as great as an education as her and her friends.
As for the scholarship thing… uhhh some people can’t afford to leave home and go to those schools because they have no money for their bills and such. So shutup.
As for abortion, YEAH I AM SAYING THAT I DON’T BELIEVE IN ABORTION… EVEN IN THE CASE OF RAPE. WAS IT THE BABYS FAULT THAT THE MOTHER WAS RAPED? IM NOT SAYING I DON’T FEEL FOR THE MOTHER, BUT MY BELIEFS ARE THAT AT THE MOMENT OF CONCEPTION THERE IS LIFE. I WON’T ARGUE WITH YOU ABOUT THIS BECAUSE QUITE FRANKLY YOU CAN’T ARGUE THE TRUTH. PEOPLE EITHER ACCEPT IT OR DENY IT. IT’S YOUR PREROGATIVE .
I KNOW EVERYONE ON HERE IS MAINLY LIBERAL IN THEIR THINKING AND THAT’S OKAY BECAUSE THAT WHAT MAKES LIFE INTERESTING. DIFFERENCES. I KNOW I’LL GET SOME FEED BACK FOR THIS
HAVE A NICE DAY =)
P.S. IF YOU WOULD LIKE FOR ME TO SEND YOU SOME VIDS/PICS FROM ABORTION I WILL GLADLY DO SO. BELIEVE ME, YOU WON’T LIKE IT.
September 12th, 2008 at 9:43 am
@Tss. Where is the “t”?
September 12th, 2008 at 9:45 am
AGAIN TO LAURA-
YOU NEED TO LEARN TO READ HUNNY. HA HA. DID I EVER EVEN SAY IN MY PREVIOUS POSTS THAT I SUPPORTED PALIN??? NO I DIDN’T. SO DON’T GO OFF TALKING ABOUT HOW I MUST BELIEVE THAT GAY PEOPLE SHOULD GET AIDS.
AS FOR YOUR INFORMATION I HAVE 3 GAY COUSINS AND THEY’RE LIKE BIG BROTHERS TO ME. I WOULD NEVER AGREE WITH ANYTHING LIKE YOU WERE SAYING I DID. SO AGAIN, CLOSE YOUR MOUTH AND THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK SWEETIE.
September 12th, 2008 at 9:47 am
it’s with the “a”….. running for Vice President.
September 12th, 2008 at 9:56 am
@tss, sweet.
September 12th, 2008 at 10:02 am
jnz, please stop yelling. You’re giving me a headache.
September 12th, 2008 at 10:03 am
oh dear, i found myself laughing at the bulk of these posts and agreeing with tss in some instances, which kind of frightened me.
have to ask why you’re not voting tss? nosy like that.
i don’t think this interview really changed anyone’s opinion of her. if you liked her going in, you still do. if you didn’t like her, this interview didn’t change your mind.
beet, your mom perspective also fits in with this post. most people don’t like to see their mom taken to task or “beat up.” we instantly come to her defense. it’s a visceral reaction - “hey, leave my mom alone, asshole.” interesting that she has that effect on people as she doesn’t really come off motherly to me as say a barbara bush did in her time. she’s more nancy reagan to me without the cultural bent.
while this was a typical charlie gibson interview, he always acts like he knows more than the interviewee, imho, you can be the smartest person in a room until you THINK you are the smartest person in a room. she will use that interview to point out the right’s opinion that the media are liberally controlled intelligentsia out of touch with the issues that concern the average true everyday american. it will be fascinating to watch the spin.
however, i do think she is just smart enought to get briefed better in the future and that this won’t happen again. that’s what differentiates her from quayle. he was just dumb as a stump.
i do wonder why the mccain campaign gave abc the shot at the interview and not fox. they would have covered for her on her first shot out there. interesting choice.
September 12th, 2008 at 10:07 am
Woah, killers. Hit the caps lock key.
I almost feel badly for her in this interview. But then I hear her trying to stumble around the questions, and I don’t anymore. I can only imagine how she answered her poise and personality question in that pageant. I’m thinking that’s what cost her the crown.
September 12th, 2008 at 10:13 am
Jk-
it wasn’t meant to be yelling… just speaking w/ force. sorry for giving you a headache =(
Ribbet-
i agree with ya.
September 12th, 2008 at 10:24 am
Why am I not voting?
Let’s just say that there are only 538 votes that really count…. and mine is not one of them.
September 12th, 2008 at 10:34 am
palin isnt dumb…she isnt book smart
she knew how to make it in alaskan politics…hand jobs to ted stevens
so what if she doesnt know what goes on outside of the great white north? she was busy letting other people raise her kids
so what if she thinks foreign policy consists of riding a caribou up to an area in alaska where you can see russia…look at those hot legs
so what if thinks that the gas pipeline is the will of god….you can bounce quarters off her hot ass
so what if her hometown is the meth capitol of alaska…those lips could suck a snowball through a garden hose
if people vote for palin/mccain because they still want someone just like themselves sitting in the whitehouse and getting us into ww3..so be it…this country deserves to have a quick death
September 12th, 2008 at 10:35 am
I find it very interesting how everyone seems to be upset with Palin. Don’t forget she is running for VP not the President (and I understand the one breath away argument).
Does the fact that Obama was a former drug addict not bother anyone??? Or his education is questionable - sure law school was great but the lack of talk about his undergraduate degree makes me sense is all but unremarkable. You talk about intelligence - Obama is just plain wrong on most of his economic policies - but he seems to be running away from those now - so maybe he is smart enough to know he is completely wrong.
And what f***n difference does it make what school you went to - most of this country does not have the opportunity to go to an “elite” school. It matters what you have accomplished post studies. From my perspective Obama has been quite unremarkable outside of his incredible oratory skills since his school days. It just flabergasts me that the Dems chose the wrong candidate. I want to like Obama - it would be a welcome change but really in this world can you see him stand up to Putin - McCain yes - Obama no!
September 12th, 2008 at 10:37 am
jnz
can you send me pics of abortions…i love that shit
better yet, can you send me pics of the little vietnamese children without heads and burnt to a crisp that mccain bombed during nam?
wanna send me pics of the dead little iraqi kids from bush’s illegal war?
wanna send me pics of the kids all messed up from meth from wasilla?
September 12th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Amen beet. IMHO I don’t think the said instances make you a bitch, if you were a guy you’d be “the man” / “the alpha male.”
September 12th, 2008 at 10:41 am
ahh, tss, i haven’t quite reached that point, but i’m well on my way.
September 12th, 2008 at 10:45 am
umm… I’m sorry Beet, but when did Arizona State become “first-rate education”
that is laughable
September 12th, 2008 at 10:45 am
Personally I think it’s good to talk politics. That we can do this in an open forum and express our views and not be killed makes this country so special. Everyone can say what they want with so much emotion and honesty. Keep it up Beet…we need to discuss and review. The election in my opinion way surpasses importance over Lindsey Lohan anyday.
And Oh yes, almost forgot…Obama 08!!!!!
September 12th, 2008 at 10:48 am
She sounds EXACTLY like Bush. She is so extreme it’s ridiculous. Please don’t vote for the republicans! Otherwise we will have a government exactly the same as Bush’s and this war will never end.
September 12th, 2008 at 10:48 am
jrw
boy, you people are great at lying at obfuscation.
no evidence that obama was a drug addict…he just admitted to using.
he got into harvard law…you dont get into harvard law by skating through your undergrad.
and i dont know about you, but i dont know anyone who attended more than 4 colleges to get a ba.
but ya…getting elected to the illinois state senate, being a prof of constitutional law and getting elected to the us senate…thats not impressive at all
it mightve been impressive if he had dumped his first wife after cheating on her with numerous hookers and strippers and then married a beer heiress who wears 300,000 dollar ensembles
it mightve been impressive if his state had 9,000 people in it and he had left them with a 20 million dollar bill and then pretended to fight against the very same establishment that he was using to gain power…that wouldve been impressive
btw, next time you are shopping around for a doctor…why dont you make sure that you find the one with the worst education, who finished at the bottom of his/her class….cuz shoot…edumication just doesnt matter….right???
September 12th, 2008 at 10:48 am
TSS… go back and read the comment i wrote you earlier on this page. I think it was just “approved” so it just showed up. I love you
September 12th, 2008 at 10:49 am
i really can’t put my finger on why i can’t totally embrace obama. he doesn’t reach out and grab me emotionally the way i want him to. there is something about him that i distrust. i don’t know why and i don’t want to but i do.
i have the same feelings for mccain, but i know why i have them.
palin and biden are both jokes and neither would ever be able to play first string. here’s hoping obama is never assasinated and/ or mccain doesn’t drop dead while in office.
September 12th, 2008 at 10:52 am
Obama was a drug addict? And he still managed to graduate magna cum laude from Harvard Law School? Kudos to him.
And, you’re right, VP of the US is not such a big deal. It’s not like you have to know anything about foreign policy or economics or anything. You just have to stand around and look pretty. Just ask Dick Cheney (sorry, bad example). Why have elevated expectations for such a nothing job?
September 12th, 2008 at 10:53 am
To: im baffled
You stated that Obama “he’s a very learned and obviously very intelligent man. Every interview/speech/policy prescription he has given affirms this fact.” From what do you form this opinion? Do you watch his speeches, have you ever actually listened to anything the man has ever stated? Every interview/speech affirms his intelligence. Then what pray tell do you call these:
“Over the last 15 months, we’ve traveled to every corner of the United States. I’ve now been in 57 states I think one left to go.” Hmm I’m sorry I must have missed those extra states can you give me their names and locations please?
Or what about this ““In case you missed it, this week, there was a tragedy in Kansas. Ten thousand people died — an entire town destroyed.” The actual death toll: 12.
Then we have the Senator inform us of this “Here’s something that you will rarely hear from a politician, and that is that I’m not familiar with the Hanford, uuuuhh, site, so I don’t know exactly what’s going on there. (Applause.) Now, having said that, I promise you I’ll learn about it by the time I leave here on the ride back to the airport.” Hmm which ok at least he is honest no biggie expect for the fact that he has actually voted on the issue before. How intelligent to vote for something and at the same time not be familiar with it.
The one I love the most is this one: Obama told a Portland crowd that Iran doesn’t “pose a serious threat to us” because “tiny countries” with small defense budgets can’t do us harm. However the next day, claimed, “I’ve made it clear for years that the threat from Iran is grave.”
I just wish you and others here would just be honest and admit that your perceptions are colored by your democratic colored eye glasses. One other small point, I find it hilarious how you guys go on and on about how stupid Palin is but then vote democrat, whose whole party philosophy is “I’m too stupid to take care of myself so please Mr. Government Man do it for me”. Too funny!
September 12th, 2008 at 10:58 am
ribbet
do you grab your purse when a black man enters your elevator?
September 12th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Well, TSS, while I may be slow at responding, I’m actually not old! I’m young enough that I totally get a kick out of celebrity blog sites. And I’ve been posting on here not because I am insecure (I’m not sure I follow your line of thinking there) but because like you said, I am very passionate about this election. I strongly believe in reproductive rights, ending the war, and trying to get the economy back on track. There are various personal reasons for each of my beliefs, and if you are ever so inclined to want to know what they are, let me know and I’ll email you.
I’m not sure what it is you thought I said about beet that makes me a moron, so I don’t really know how to respond to your point there. And you are more than welcome to disagree with my poltics, but you don’t have the right to call me an idiot because of my views. I try to stay extremely informed and make my decisions based on facts and truths as much as possible.
It’s too bad you’re not voting. It’s a basic right as an American a lot of people are losing that right in various, devious ways. Exercise it while you still can!
September 12th, 2008 at 11:04 am
@Dinosaurs: I think I love you.
September 12th, 2008 at 11:06 am
@ Chuck: And republicans AREN’T indoctrinated by their parents? Oh please.
September 12th, 2008 at 11:14 am
ha ha ha, jnz is poor and stupid!!!
September 12th, 2008 at 11:25 am
im sure i have more money than you gossip girl. ha ha. you have great character gossipgurl… my feelings are super hurt.
uncle joe– see, obviously you’re upset about the poor innocent kids hurt/injured in war but why aren’t you upset about the tons of babies that are aborted each year??? ha ha. hypocrite. you’re the type of person that makes me laugh your ignorance astounds me. btw, what’s your profession?
September 12th, 2008 at 11:28 am
I’m amazed that people talk about Sarah Palin in such glowing terms as if they know her, personally, yet haven’t done an ounce of work to research her experience, or her record in Alaska. If they had, they would realize that she has lied to the American pubic and media more than a dozen times in just the past two weeks. Do your homework, people, and stop being so guillible, lazy, and irresponsible.
September 12th, 2008 at 11:30 am
ha ha ha ha ha. what do you do (not)gossipgurl? tell me about your life? atleast im happy…. i can’t be that poor if i live in one of the most expensive locations in the US… I spend my money on my location and lifestyle. Thus living in such an expensive place i don’t have the money to spend on an ivy league college. but that’s okay because i’m already done with school. i don’t need it anyway. have a great day =)
September 12th, 2008 at 11:31 am
im shocked people love obama so much. i don’t think either canidate has what it takes. everyone needs to wake up and realize that.
September 12th, 2008 at 11:34 am
@ Dino - you are an intelligent man with insightful views… please don’t email me.
@Uncle Joe - Do you grab your dick when a white lady enters your elevator?
@jnz - you’re DEFINITELY the smartest person on here. Seriously.
September 12th, 2008 at 11:34 am
how can any1 defend her? how can any1 like her? i feel like the US should be devided into republic US and Democratic US… so every1 could get what they want… and whats with hillary voters? voting for McCain just because he has a female VP nothing more… no1 seems to care about the issues at hand…
September 12th, 2008 at 11:37 am
hahahahaha TSS- thanks you. You have great whit. Tell Uncle Joe what’s up… btw… what a creepy name he or she has…. I can just see someone saying “Uncle Joe wants to play with you here in the corner” baha.
September 12th, 2008 at 11:38 am
jnz
i do not equate a fetus to a walking, talking, thinking individual who exists outside of the womb
and neither do you
so we are in agreement
the problem is…you see a fetus as being more than a walking, talking, thinking individual who exists outside of the womb…and that shit is scary
but all you wingnuts are scary, cuz you are all basically walking fetuses who cant really think for themselves
September 12th, 2008 at 11:40 am
jnz, stop. Just stop.
September 12th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Uncle Joe, Uncle Joe. I think for myself. I like my thoughts. You are scary sir or ma’am. Maybe you should have been aborted, no?
September 12th, 2008 at 11:42 am
jk, shut up. Just shut up. I love liberals. Ha Ha. Always quick on their toes. Ready for the next fight or debate.
September 12th, 2008 at 11:44 am
jnz
glad you think my name is creepy…cuz it should send shivers down your spine and cause you not to vote for any republican ever
tss
no…i dont grab my dick when a white lady walks into an elevator…only when a hot asian or latina walks in
September 12th, 2008 at 11:45 am
awww how sweet, uncle joe… im a latina. doesn’t that just bring shivers down your spine?
September 12th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Thanks, TSS. One thing, though: I’m not a man. And I promise I wont email you.