Lady’s night: Palin at the RNC; Rudy mocks “community organizer,” serves up juicy red meat; Lady Sarah is a champ
Scroll for updates…10:24pm Eastern Rudy is having fun…he’s got more energy tonight than he did during his entire presidential run…excoriates sexism against Palin: “How dare they do that?” 10:29pm Eastern. Here’s Sarah Palin. HUGE applause. HUGE…10:43pm Eastern…Code Pinko nut escorted off the floor…Palin shifts into high gear on domestic policy: ethics reform, fiscal discipline, energy, and the environment…Mocks the styrofoam Greek columns…har…double-har: She ridicules the Obama bogus presidential seal…Simply masterful…
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Anticipation builds. Gov. Sarah Palin will speak at approximately 10:30pm Eastern.
If there were ever a time to say “You go, girl!” — well, this is it.
Represent and keep it real.
If you can’t get to a TV, Hot Air has the streaming video embed of the convention.
And talk here amongst yourselves.
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For those of you following the Peggy Noonan drama, here’s the latest. In her latest column, she wrote of the insular “Bubbleheads” who populate Beltway punditry.
Let me say of myself and almost everyone I know in the press, all the chattering classes and political strategists and inside dopesters of the Amtrak Acela Line: We live in a bubble and have around us bubble people. We are Bubbleheads. We know this and try to compensate for it by taking road trips through the continent — we’re on one now, in Minneapolis — where we talk to normal people. But we soon forget the pithy, knowing thing the garage mechanic said in the diner, and anyway we weren’t there long enough in the continent to KNOW, to absorb. We view through a prism of hyper-sophistication, and judge by the rules of Chevy Chase and Greenwich, of Cleveland Park and McLean, of Bronxville and Manhattan.
And again we know this, we know this is our limit, our lack.
All I’ll say is this: “We” are not all like that.
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Update: Pre-release excerpts. Zing!
Contrasting her resume with that of the Democratic presidential nominee, she says: “I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.”
Obama worked as a community organizer in Chicago in the 1980s before attending Harvard Law School. Palin was a two-term mayor of the town of Wasilla, Alaska, a small town of about 5,000 people.
She also contrasts Republican presidential candidate John McCain with Obama.
“In politics, there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers. And then there are those, like John McCain, who use their careers to promote change,” she says.
…”I’ve learned quickly, these past few days, that if you’re not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone,” she says.
“But here’s a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I’m not going to Washington to seek their good opinion — I’m going to Washington to serve the people of this country.”
More.
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10:07pm Eastern. Rudy’s on stage…can’t stop giggling about Obama’s experience as a “community organizer” and inability to vote “yes” or “no.” More: “I didn’t know about this vote ‘present’ when I was mayor in NYC…This is no time for on-the-job training.”
Love the “Zero” hand sign salutes. Har.
10:24pm Eastern. Rudy is having too much fun. Mocks Obama: “Sarah Palin was a mayor…I’m sorry Barack Obama thinks her town wasn’t cosmopolitan enough…wasn’t flashy enough…” Rudy lambastes sexism against Palin: “How dare they do that!”
Wow.
Great lead-in.
10:29pm Eastern. Sarah’s on stage. Massive applause. The cable stations keep zooming in on Bristol Palin’s boyfriend. Crummy.
Tons of “Palin Power” signs. Applause continues.
This is history. I don’t know about you, but I am very moved.
She accepts the nomination. More huge applause.
Palin talks about son Track headed to serve in Iraq and another family member enlisted. She introduces her daughters and baby son to the crowd. Addresses families of special needs children. “I have a message for you: I pledge to you that if we’re elected, you’ll have a friend and advocate in the White House.” Introduces Todd Palin. “Two decades and five children later, he’s still my guy.”
Introduces parents. They taught me that “This is America. Every woman can walk through every door.” Honesty, sincerity, dignity. Hard-working Americans: “They love their country in good times and bad and they are always proud of America.” Jibes the Scranton poseurs vs. the San Francisco back-biting.
Take that, Snobama.
Delivers her pit bull/hockey mom joke. The difference? Lipstick.
Palin is letting it rip. For those who don’t know what the job entails, let me explain what small-town mayor entails. “I guess it’s like a community organizer, except that you have actual responsibilities.”
Shreds Obama’s bitter/clingy remarks.
Palin dives into substantive policy issues: ethics reform, fiscal discipline, energy policy, chief executive policy. Takes on the anti-drilling crowd. “Starting in Jan., we’re going to lay more pipelines, build nuclear plants, move forward on alternative sources. We need American sources brought to you by American ingenuity and produced by American workers.”
10:55pm Eastern. “This is a man who has authored two memoirs, but not a single legislative reform.” This is a man who never uses the word victory, except when he’s talking about his own campaign. When the cloud of rhetoric has passed…when those styrofoam Greek columns go back to some studio lot…what exactly is our opponent’s plan?”
More good lines: Terrorists want to kill us. Obama wants to read them their rights.
10:59pm Eastern. Palin impales Obama on his bogus presidential seal. The American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery. Obama and Biden go on about fighting, but let’s face it: There’s only one man in this race who has ever really fought for you….where winning means survival and losing means death. Introduces a veteran. Climactic ending. McCain and Palin family join her on stage.
That was so very, very satisfying, wasn’t it?
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Advance excerpts:
This evening Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican Party’s vice presidential nominee, will address the 2008 Republican National Convention. Excerpts from the governor’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below.
On her experience as a public servant:
“I had the privilege of living most of my life in a small town. I was just your average hockey mom, and signed up for the PTA because I wanted to make my kids’ public education better. When I ran for city council, I didn’t need focus groups and voter profiles because I knew those voters, and knew their families, too. Before I became governor of the great state of Alaska, I was mayor of my hometown. And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves. I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.”
On why she is going to Washington, D.C.:
“I’m not a member of the permanent political establishment. And I’ve learned quickly, these past few days, that if you’re not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone. But here’s a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I’m not going to Washington to seek their good opinion – I’m going to Washington to serve the people of this country.”
On energy policies that the McCain-Palin administration will implement:
“Our opponents say, again and again, that drilling will not solve all of America’s energy problems – as if we all didn’t know that already. But the fact that drilling won’t solve every problem is no excuse to do nothing at all. Starting in January, in a McCain-Palin administration, we’re going to lay more pipelines…build more nuclear plants…create jobs with clean coal…and move forward on solar, wind, geothermal, and other alternative sources. We need American energy resources, brought to you by American ingenuity, and produced by American workers.”
On John McCain:
“Here’s how I look at the choice Americans face in this election. In politics, there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers. And then there are those, like John McCain, who use their careers to promote change.”
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I didn’t want to vote for McCain, but I have to admit I WANT to vote for Palin!
John McCain may have done a lot of things wrong, but he did one thing really right. He brought Sarah Palin to national prominence.
A STAR IS BORN
I loved every minute of tonight and Sarah Palin was splendid. When God created Sarah he must have been in an especially good mood. And I thank him for giving her to us.
@ Send_Me “I guess I’m just an old-fashioned guy who doesn’t want the personal crap and wants political philosophy and a public policy debate.”
Well sure, but Obama won’t come to the debate table – he’s too scared. He couldn’t even manage a forum with pre-screened questions! I think ‘debate’ and ‘slaughter’ are soon to become synonymous.
What a great speech, and what a huge step in the right direction for this campaign. This ought to silence the critics momentraily, as she proved herself able to play this cruel game called politics with a smirk and a grin. The game’s not over, but her selection will NOT be the fumble so many were hoping for.
@ Vntnrse, I’m exactly the same. I’m no McCain fan at all, but Palin, that’s a different story altogether. Heck, out of McCain, Clinton (either one), Obama and Palin, I’d vote Palin for POTUS for sure right now.
That woman is going to become a legend. Heck, she almost is now, and she’s only just begun.
OMG look at this crap on CNN already:
Oh really? Well since the dems attacked her first, I guess that makes the dems just like Bush, using their logic. What a bunch of complete and utter morons.
Was I the only one that heard Katie Couric say that Palin was the “governor of Arkansas” in her post speech wrap up?
I wonder what she could have been thinking about…?
She came. She saw. SHE KICKED BUTT AND WAS TAKING NAMES.
The AP is now reporting about Palin’s “troopergate” and they have copies of emails now.
This is the best they could do?
She looked and sounded great. The media, of course, will try to tear her down, even after she becomes the second most powerful human being on earth but so what?
We won’t have Watergate we’ll have SLAUGHTERBATE
What is wrong with these jackass pundits? Can no one give Gov. Palin credit? The tiniest compliment is followed by… BUT…..
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On September 3rd, 2008 at 9:58 pm, CyberCipher said:
I hope that he is up grading math papers. No doubt he’s waiting for the next Kos-eflash, or whatever they have, so that he can post his talking points.
Actually, I’m thankful for people like lgm. His kind serves to keep us sharp. Only with lgm, we have to be wary… it’s just too easy to oblige someone who puts his rear-end in our face while wearing a “kick-me” sign.
The Governator
My husband had a great way of explaining tonight’s speech:
This speech was more than just “red meat” for the masses.
A moose named Obama/Biden ‘08 was slaughtered and field-dressed right there on the stage…all done with a smile and a very skilled knife.
I have another image of lgm but this blog has standards. It looks a little like a misplaced hockey puck.
I think Her new name should be “PitBull Palin” she dosen’t need lipstick!
She laid the ultimate smacketh down on the Odumbo’s pansy candy @$$.
If you smell what the Sarah is cooking.
hahahaha….love it
A lot of Conservatives will be sleeping happy tonight.
That was an incredible showing by Gov. Palin.
I agree, very, very satisfying.
On September 4th, 2008 at 12:47 am, sharprightturn said:
I hope so… The Dems certainly have been spooked by Palin. It’s obvious by their vehement attempts to discredit her. Once again, the Democrats, and their socialist/lib superset, try to get elected by trying to make the other side look bad. All they can talk about is this vague “hope and change” crap (i.e. a new and more Communist-improved “New Deal”) The Republican Party is not much better actually, but now with Palin in the equation, I do have hope for REAL change (back to the vision of our Founding Fathers).
So cut off some of that yummy prime-rib. I’m hungry!
Agreed, awesome speech. Can’t wait for the debates with Uuuhama
Jet Jaguar,
I thinking maybe a little Moose Stew is in order.
McCain/Palin 2008!
Palin ROCKED THE USA!
BO pales in comparison and I feel sorry for Biden – he hasn’t worked a real job or had to do real work for so long he has no clue what a mother of 5 working as Governor of a State can do physically, mentally, and emotionally. BO is weeping for Mommy and demanding sharia law to silence Palin – he’ll have to settle for charges of racism and hate bomb her with sexist lies. Hitlery can come out and demand she go home and bake cookies and stand by her man. They can exhume Helen Thomas for some really awful comments delivered straight from hell. “Sally Quinn, Gender Traitor,” can now be a college course in the Dept. of Feminist Studies, and Democrats are free to drop their anti-abortion stance since the right to a womans’ privacy has been spat and urinated on, flushed down a Gitmo toilet, and publicly burned by everyone but BO. BO has not yet called those attacks on Palin as un-American or a sexist hate crime but if he does I will take back my curse on him! McCain’s campaign director has publicly reported that several media bigshots are demanding paternity tests on Palin’s last child. Maybe the daughter can claim she was raped by BO and Michelle is raising the child – do a paternity test on them. Of course due to the seriousness of the charge and that it is a rape charge which women never lie about, BO must be presumed guilty and withdraw from the campaign. And to think Biden liked BO because, “He is (physically) clean.” The lack of evidence and the preposterous, unfair, and obvious falseness of the charges would however lend them added credibility according to Democrat/black liberals/ Nifong rules and the DNA tests can be concealed & lied about for months after the election. BO will be Duke not President. Perhaps Clinton can re-enter the campaign by having her husband testify that the sex was consensual and she snapped a thong and what else can a man do then? Overall, Democrats can feel really proud that BO & Biden are much lower forms of life than any of them – and how often can they say that?
So does that mean it takes 8 years to make an unthinking lib?
Libs remind me of the Eloi in H.G. Wells’ Time Machine.
Wow. I didn’t know a hockey stick could hit the ball that far, and obviously neither did anyone in the MSM or Obama campaign!
Someone brought a donkey to a gunfight and the results weren’t very pretty… for the donkey!
Why are they called “Donks”? Because that’s the sound their noggins make when Sarah swings her walloping stick! Donk, donk, donk, donk, donk.
Hey, I hear Letterman’s planning on suing Sarah…. she stole all the really good jokes.
Right now Sen. Obama’s hoping he’ll have the chance to debate someone in his skill range… like John McCain! He’s bitten off more than he can chew with Sarah Palin!
That wasn’t simply “red meat for the masses”. They led that poor cow up and stage and broke out the shotguns and chainsaws!
Wham! Blam! Thank you , Ma’am!
You’re joking right? John McCain obliterated Barack Obama so badly on Rick Warren’s show that the nutroots had to resort to calling McCain a cheat. This was even after both candidates were given a sneak preview of most of the questions.
In a real debate, where the agenda is fluid and dynamic Mr Barack “Teleprompter” Obama stands no chance against anybody with half a functioning brain.
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That’s because they have so much material to work with!
WOW! Rudy was abfantastic! That man should be Attorney General and kick the crap out of Islamic terrorists!
Don’t you think he’d be great as Ambassador to the UN?
Supposedly just before you feel the fatal heat and concussion of a nuclear blast you see a blindingly bright flash of light.
Tonight the Dems saw that light. And I think they know it.
Narcissists.
I am truly fired up about this ticket now. Yeah!!
I must say, my husband and I were really quite impressed by Sarah Palin’s speech. She really hit on many key points such as Energy Independence, Corruption, Reform, Common Sense, Iraq among others. She really hit Obummer hard and I was impressed.
What was interesting and something that both my husband and I noticed is how Sarah Palin dissected a lot of Obummer’s weaknesses. I really partcularly liked how she nailed Obummer about how he’s not the same man at every campaign event, how he talks about small town folks like he cares in Scranton but in San Francisco, the elitist rears his ugly head.
I love how Sarah Palin called out Obummer about how he wrote two memoirs but no real legislation. There may be pieces of legislation with his name on it but did he introduce anything at all?
The liberals and their media sock puppets will whine about how it was the same old Bush attack speech, but this speech had a lot of Sarah in it. It was more about her and her story than anything that Obummer has ever done.
What’s amazing is how strong this woman is. She’s doesn’t want to be shaped by Washington she wants to shape it. I’ve seen so many politicians, of both political parties, stop giving a damn about this country and its people.
The Obummer campaign can continue to blame everything on Pres. Bush and link McCain to Bush before it really just starts to get tired and boring. Is this the only thing that Obummer’s got besides his handouts for everyone he’s king routine? What the hell does this guy want to do for/to the USA? What?
For the first time in the Republican campaign, I was actually engaged. I never even volunteered for either of Pres. Bush’s campaigns but now I want to help because Sarah Palin really got to me. She touched me in a way that few politicians of either party do, even McCain. She got to the heart of what’s going on in America, that’s she’s not anything but her small town beginnings like many of us (including me) who grew up in that environment.
Sarah Palin got to me and she got to the Dems and that’s what’s going on. This election will be more about handouts vs. real change and if “suffering” Americans really want to hurt their fellow citizens because they feel shafted by life then that’s what Republicans will be up against in this election.
emjem:
Exactly! I’m volunteering too. I’m fired up to win this election!
Sarah Palin rocked the political world in America.
Washington D.C., you have been put on notice by the American people! Mrs. Palin Goes to Washington and is gonna grab them by the scruff of the neck!
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Her speech was such a home run, that I am actually watching it replay again on Foxnews. I really need my sleep but I want to hear her speech more than I want to sleep. I have a serious girl crush on this woman who is now going to be our new VP. She is so awesome.
I have no idea if this is true, but it would explain some things about both speeches.
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/sep/04/breaking-sarah-palin-winged-her-speech-bec/
BREAKING: Sarah Palin “Winged” Her Speech Because of “Broken” Teleprompter
I will look up whatever information you want (assuming it’s available) in my own free time, if you will tell me where I should post it. Maybe choose an old thread on here where it won’t get lost in the shuffle.
Of course, you’ll have to trust that I’ll be unbiased as possible.
If people can actualy say with all honesty that they don’t know who she is and what she is about after tonight, after she made that incredible speech….the speech of her political life (up to this point, as there will be oh so many more) then they either did not watch, did not listen, are just incredibly stupid, or are just another died in the wool Liberal stooge who would vote for Obama even if he was honest about his Socialist agenda and what really happened at the Madrassa
Just sent this in to my local newspaper. Wrote it myself.
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From the moment Sarah Palin was announced as the Vice Presidential running mate of John McCain, the attacks began. Palin was called a pandering choice, incompetent, and inexperienced. Rumor and innuendo quickly replaced or distorted her personal background and governing credentials. Her family was abused and even her 6 month old Down’s syndrome baby boy was considered fair game in the whirlwind of hatred. In my lifetime, and possibly in the history of American politics, no one has been treated to such an overwhelming assault of evil in such a short period of time. Not even Abraham Lincoln during the War.
And then came the acceptance speech. Sarah Palin was incandescently brilliant. She was poised, and showed grace, good will, and a wonderful sense of humor. Her speech, unlike those of Barack Obama, focused on real deeds and actual accomplishments. When she mentioned change she said what that meant to real people trying to survive under the weight of ever expanding government. When she mentioned energy, she clearly understood the global implications of energy independence in a hostile world. When she mentioned John McCain, she was full of admiration for his sacrifices on behalf of the nation. And when she mentioned America, she admitted that she loved her county and was going to Washington to serve the people not appease the insiders and the press. To her, change is not about enhancing a political career, but about an opportunity to serve the American people.
Her speech easily matched the best speeches of this Presidential year and signaled the arrival of a phenomenal American to the national political stage. It is no wonder that this woman was subject of so much viciousness. She scares those who favor a bigger and more intrusive welfare state. She is the genuine article, a woman of goodness, decency, competency, and a servant’s heart. There every reason she should be the Vice Presidential candidate, and she may very well be the first woman who would make a superb President. She has much in common with Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher, and that is the stuff of greatness.
Oh I agree there. She showed me everything I need to know about a leader.
Obama: everyone’s darling from day one, never had his feet held to the fire a single time that I can recall, campaigns to swooning crowds and is covered by a fawning media that doesn’t even pretend to be impartial anymore.
Palin: walked through the worst firestorm that I have ever seen focused on a candidate in my whole life and gave a fantastic pitch-perfect speech her very first time out in the big leagues.
Do I think she can cope with the job of vice-president, or president if need be? You bet your ***.
Oops, my post was in reply to the one above yours. That is a fantastic letter. (Didn’t want you to think my response to such a fantastic letter was “I agree there.”)
Gov. Palin did a fantastic job. And she did it without a pantsuit. Can I call her “America’s Margaret Thatcher” yet?
#510 Dimsdale:
I heard that as well (Katie Couric calling Palin the governor of Arkansas). My guess is she doesn’t know here state abbreviations. She probably thinks AR is Arizona.
Palin (AK)
Absolutely brilliant acceptance speech — She is every bit as capable a speaker as B. Hussein Obama, and she is an American who knows how many States there are.
That speech kicked a$$.
I believe if McCain wins, it will be BECAUSE of her. She is a refreshing change from all the other faces we’ve become sick of, especially Obama who I think America is sick of as well. And I loved how she had her family out on stage after; they are truly the average American family (imperfect but still a loving supportive unit) which is also refreshing.
I loved the way the audience took Obama’s O hand signal and turned it into a chant for “Zero” during Giuliani’s speech.
I thought she handled everything so perfectly. She’ll be a great leader. And I think if McCain/Palin wins, it means two things:
1. Someday there will be a Palin/Jindal ticket
2. Hillary’s aspirations as president are finished for good
I can’t wait for the Palin/Biden debate now. He has no idea what he’s in for.
Sarah has a bigger set of cajones than B. Hussein and Beer-Bong Biden combined.
I THINK SHE’S AWESOME and definitely is a very strong asset to McCain.
Personally, I think we were privileged to watch and listen to the first woman that will be the President of this great country someday. Great! Just Great!
Prior to her I was voting for McCain but holding my nose as he is not a Conservative. Now I am sending money and perhaps devoting time and energy to the campaign. We can’t afford to lose this election to the likes of the super light weight, Barack Hussein Obama. Disgusting beyond words.
Finally, the republicans have broken the curse of the VP.
From Ike’s Richard Nixon, George Bush the Elder, Dan Quayle and Cheney, they’ve never picked a VP with the charm and wit to argue the cause effectively.
I submit that Limbaugh, Malkin, et. al.’s popularity is due not just to a lack of balance in the media, but by a vacuum of discourse ability in our politicians.
How many times have we heard or thought to ourselves, “I am so sick of carrying water for the republicans” and “I wish these idiots would fight back!”
The VP slot fills the crucial role of defense / offense, allowing the Presidential nominee to “rise above it all.” When Bush nominated Cheney he permanently crippled himself with someone who – while very intelligent and personable – could not stick up for conservative values effectively.
Reagan, forced to pick Bush the Elder as running mate, was fortunately able to do both functions – rise above it all and still fire off a zinger in defense of his worldview. McCain does not have this ability.
Palin’s personality is the embodiment of what a running mate should be.
Finally.
HOME RUN!! I too was very moved. Rudy got it right – Obama chose someone who represents the past in Biden, McCain chose someone who represents the future in Palin. No wonder liberals are spittin’ mad today!
I liked Mrs. Palin. I have noticed that the divide on Mrs. Palin isn’t left and right but insider vs. outsider. Thus Peggy Noonan (that hideous old gasbag), RNC insiders, and the Democrats (including the MSM) all hate her.
I guess that shouldn’t be surprising. She ran in the Alaska gubernatorial primaries against an incumbent. That makes you anathema to insiders.
after hearing all the MSM analysis you’d think they were watching a totally different speech…well done Sarah…I just hope that McCain lays off the attacks and gives a speech with substance that tells us what his administration would do for the country unlike the dems and their empty change crapola….
O B A M A
Open Borders And Mass Amnesty
Absolutely.
That was an awesome speech. She absolutely RIPPED Obama on just about every point I was hoping for.
The Community Organizer… The Great Seal of Zero…. The Styrofoam Columns…. The All Talk and nothing else of Obama….
yeah… that was awesome.
The left is panicking. I can’t wait for the debates. I think Palin should debate Obama. She would trounce him.
Email from the Obama camp is stating we attacked community organizers … Community organizing is the foundation of the civil rights movement, the women’s suffrage movement, labor rights, and the 40-hour workweek. And it’s happening today in church basements and community centers and living rooms across America. That is the new talking point … George Bush doesn’t care about black people and Republicans don’t care about community organizers. I guess they missed the point completely. Perhaps tonight we should state why we made fun of that?
Damn straight Tennessee Dave. That is precisely correct.
I could not agree more. To be possessed of wit and charm while effectively skewering your opponent is a rare gift.
Many of us, including politicians, give speeches and presentations we did not write all by ourselves. The gift is to be able to internalize it so the delivery is credible. Sara ‘cuda did that last night. Very, very impressive.
Redstate reports that she winged the last half of the speech due to a teleprompter malfunction – if this is the case, it clearly shows the clarity and sheer brilliance Gov. Palin delivered. I was crying with tears of joy and honor that finally, we have our Iron Lady.
LMAO AlohaGuy… yeah.. she was last seen leaving a Greenwich Village apartment in several directions at once.
Barack’s World Got Rocked!
On September 4th, 2008 at 9:40 am, keylime said:
That is awesome!
Early in the evening, I got tired of watching speakers play “Teleprompter Ping-Pong” as they shifted back and forth between the two teleprompters, rarely looking at the actual audience.
Romney, Huckabee, Giuliani, and Sarah! all did a much better job of connecting with the audience.
Two speakers brought me to tears…Sarah, of course, but also the story Mike Huckabee told about the teacher and the deskless classroom.
Those desks aren’t free. Freedom isn’t free.
To all of the veterans and active duty service members out there…
Thank you!
Couric was dreaming of wearing that blue dress.
I still want McCain to dump Juan Hernandez…having him on his campaign staff is still a huge liability and stinks of the Shamnesty agenda…Hernandez is a dual citizen with a “think mexihole” first agenda something 70% of Americans don’t want!!! He dumps Hernandez and drops the shamnesty agenda he’ll take it in a landslide…hopefully Palin will get him to see the light…
Gov. Palin’s speech was so inspiring. I really appreciated all the praise of our military, and the respect she showed to the brave men and women who are keeping this nation safe. So different from the Dems!
I really like the line about John McCain being the only candidate who has actually fought for us. She’s given me a new appreciation for Senator McCain.
Yes, I was hoping she’s have a sit-down with John on two issues.
1) Illegal Immigration
2) Drilling in ANWR.
If she helps him see the light on these two subjects, the response will be significant.
Reagan in a skirt.
Gloat City! I really don’t know how minutes her speech lasted but I do know that, as she started to close it, I felt like a little kid realizing that the roller coaster ride is ending way too soon. I could listen to her for hours! When she’s president I hope she brings back fire side chats.
At least Biden proved he has a sense of humor today carping that she didn’t address health care or the housing ‘crisis’. That’s funny Joe; what a hoot! Another funny one is that, the last time I checked, there are ZERO comments showing for Gloria Steinem’s column. I guess none were good enough to post. I knew mine wouldn’t be posted but I had to write one for therapeutical purposes – (to control this excessive giddiness problem I seem to have come down with
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Amen to that, Tired. Do you know if Juan McCain is friends with Newt? Newt says American Solutions has something like a 70% agreement among Dems/Reps to make English the official language of the U.S. Sad that it had to come to this. If I put up a campaign sign, I’m going to cover up the top name.
That speech….was awesome. What a breath of fresh air. I agree with the earlier commenter who said, “A star is born!” Why has Alaska been hiding her for so long? I’m donating, I’m getting a bumpersticker…finally, someone to get fired up about!!
WOOOOW WHAT A GREAT SPEECH, FAMILY, PERSON SARAH PALIN APPEARS TO BE. I ADMIT IT TO ONE AND ALL, I DIDN’T KNOW HER FROM ADAM AND I JUDGED HER ON MY MSM VERSION OF THE TRUTH. I WAS WRONG. NOT ONLY DO I BELIEVE HER TO BE QUALIFIED FOR VP, BUT I’D VOTE FOR HER TODAY FOR PRESIDENT. NAVYWIFE FORGIVE MY IGNORANCE.
LAMEST.SPEECH.EVER.
Scooter36,
LOL. SUCKS. TO. BE. YOU.
Sarah Palin is middle America. She’s a tough, no-nonsense reformer. As Governor of Alaska, she met corruption head-on and won. She’s intelligent, articulate, and principled. She combines family and career, a trait that should make the liberal quite happy. But of course, since she’s conservative, she’s some kind of traitor to her gender. The irony is mindboggling.
The repugnant asshats in the Democratic party and their partners in the lunatic fringe, are scrambling for any shred of character defamation they can find.
Keep digging, Demrats. Pretty soon you’ll be in China.