Palin Resigns Why ???

She wants to change her name to Sam and get a sex change so that she really has a chance at the Presidency?

Or she'll have a late night talk show opposite Letterman?

Or she is one of Gov Sanford's other women?

Maybe she hit oil in her backyard and doesn't need a job anymore?

maja
Jul '09

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Be afraid libs, be very afraid!!

whitey
Jul '09

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I happen to like her Bub you male chauvenist pig.

Denny
Jul '09

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The way I see it is that Sarah Palin made a commitment to the people of Alaska and now she's bowing out. I can't wait to see how her supporters spin this.

I'm going to stay out of this thread, but I always got the feeling that Sarah Palin is out for Sarah Palin. I'm just so grateful that she never made it to the White House. I don't trust her.

One more thing: There are plenty of strong, ethical woman in government who could serve this country well. I don't believe she's one of them.

cbel
Jul '09

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Agreed Cbel!

Bessie
Jul '09

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Money . That's why, someone made her an offer to capitalize on her fleeting fame and she couldn't refuse . It takes 18/24 months to mount a presidential campaign , not over 3 years . The president makes what 400 million a year or so ? Much more to be made in the private sector . Strike while the iron is hot , which is why you see Oscar winners make crappy movies or like Kosmo Kramer says - the BIG MAMOO !

Zombo
Jul '09

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cbel,
And what Other ethical Women are You Taking About?

Chubby
Jul '09

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cbel, And what Other ethical Women are You Taking About?

This should be interesting.....

Jack
Jul '09

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Oh no she is def staying involved in politics. She said she was going to play point guard for the Washington Wizzards.
She feels "A good point guard knows exactly when to pass the ball so the team can win," she said. "I know when it is time to pass the ball for victory." She added the decision to step down had been "in the works for a while." Basketball Politics is more important.
After a lengthy recital of her achievements as governor, Mrs. Palin bemoaned the amount of time and resources she had to devote to Basketball Politics...she said...You are naive if you don't see a full-court press on a national level" attacking her, she said, appealing to Alaskans. "All I can ask is that you trust me with this decision."
Go Wizzards Go!

Astrat
Jul '09

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What exactly do you like about her, Denny? I'm not being snarky, I'm genuinely curious.

MB
Jul '09

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Palin is replacing Elisabeth Hasselbeck on The View this fall.

Reggie
Jul '09

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As of 2001, the Presidential salary is $400,000 per year. Prior to that it was $200,000 per year with a $50,000 non-taxable expense account.

ianimal
Jul '09

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Who cares, any knucklehead could do the job -- low population, a lot of oil royalty per capita, and a frontier spirit outside of the cities where people don't expect the services from the government they do, for instance, here...

Jay
Jul '09

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I wish Corzine would have followed her lead! Obamanation is going to slowly erode our liberties, Tax and spend his way to infamy. Sadly, the people are going to pay for his lack of judgement and his inexperience as a leader. Palin remains a threat to run for office and that worries alot of people in DC. She has more experience than obamanation has. The drones of society voted him in on his constant chant of "change". Change it will, people! More government control is a BAD THING! All the warnings of our forefathers have gone unheeded. Government needs to fear the people, not the people fearing the government. WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!! The government has fired a CEO of a PRIVATE company and has taken the reigns! Now they want to eventually replace your doctors decision with theirs. Can't you see what is happening? Quickly the government has intruded in our lives at an astounding pace, once this door is open it can't be closed. Your Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness are in jeopardy! They will drag out this economic recession as long as it takes for the people to become dependent on the government teate. Don't fall for the illusion that our elected leaders can make this better, they can't and never will. Social security is a gov't slush fund. Why should we give them MORE control when they have proven over and over again that they are well versed at spending our money, without consequence!

bluelinr
Jul '09

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Rumor has it that she needs the extra year to learn how to pronounce Ahmedinejad, as it will likely come up quite often during her 2012 campaign...

ianimal
Jul '09

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ian - Isn't he the leader of "Whereverstan"?? It's the country where all the dinosaurs live...

I heard a rumor she's going to roam the country parking in the pregnant spots wearing a snuggie and a topsey turvey nailed to her forehead.

GC
Jul '09

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"I am a registered Republican who voted for obamanation. I am very glad I did. Some of the things he is doing I agree with and some I do not. But I will support him. I did not vote for our last President but I did not go around belittling him because I did not agree with him".

So, you're actually a Democrat who is a registered Republican. May want to consider changing your party affiliation because no Republican I know voted for the disaster that now inhabits the White House.

Jack
Jul '09

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WOMEN( especially lib/dem women) are jealous and intimidated by her 'smarts and good looks' eh? cble/bessie!? MEN esp. lib/dem men(male chauvinist pigs) are 'threatened' by her'smart's /good looks....'WAY OUT OF YOUR LEAGUE's eh bub?
eh reggie? how bout yo ianimal......What are you all afraid of?

You will all find out soon.

sha44ss
Jul '09

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Personally, I'm threatened by the depth of her ignorance and the breadth of her stupidity... she's half as good looking as Pam Anderson and not quite as intelligent.

ianimal
Jul '09

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BrotherDog I am not on the public payroll and I don't farm like you. I am sure you can show me some of your NJ hunting skills -- ever left the state?

Jay
Jul '09

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asrat;

you started the rant, i only repiled in kind to you with the same attitude you displayed. seems like you do not like to talked to in the same manner in which you talk to others, interesting. for all i know you may be a really nice person. hard to tell from your posts.

BrotherDog
Jul '09

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astrat,
I know plenty of dems that are now libertarian, what does party affiliation have to do with being DAMN FED UP WITH THE TAX AND SPEND policy of elected leaders? It's a joke what is going on in washington! We are expected to bail them out every time for their fiscal irresponsibility. They should be held accountable and be able to prove where every penny is going! Repub, Dem, or libertarian, I don't give a rats a$$. We now have essentially no say in what laws are passed, because of these pork barrel spending procedures. Is it a good thing that the gov't is allowed to take over a private company? This is a slippery slope my friend. It will not stop once this is allowed to happen. companies fail in a free enterprise society, that is a fact of life. No gov't interference is going to help. it will only make it worse! This admin. wants to do your thinking for you. This is only the beginning. It will get worse. The foundation of this countrys founding is crumbling because of the will of the people. They no longer are making their own breaks, they want big brother to do it for them. I , for one , want the gov't to do what they are supposed to, work for the people.

bluelinr
Jul '09

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You left the state and are on here? Where did you move to -- West Virginia?

Jay
Jul '09

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asrat;

you are right, finishing what you start is a good idea no matter what side of the spectrum you are on.

the repubs are looking real bad right now. the late night guys don't even have to write any jokes, we are giving them loads of material.

Alaska gov quiting; the SC gov hoping to re-fall in love with his wife, cheney going around like he is still the vp. GEEZ! the few republicans who still id with the party need to redefine just what republicanism is, and what we stand for, and clarify our message for the US.

keep posting, i like the give and take for sure

BrotherDog
Jul '09

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hey matt, let's face it, there is NO republican that you would ever support for the white house.

Palin would be a good president, so would newt, so would mitt romney. so would bobby jindal.

anyone of them would a lot better than what we have right now.

i think obama is a terrible president (although he is a really nice guy).

matt, when will you support the idea of teachers contributing to their health benefits? or when will you support school vouchers so parents can chose which school to send their children to?

BrotherDog
Jul '09

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jay;

obama has taken on a real mess, but his programs of bigger government control of everything is not the right path to go down. spending is out of control, and his cap and tax program will cost all of us big time.

he is a nice guy who has the wrong approach to fixing our agreed upon massive problems.

sara is misguided , but certainly not an idiot. people need to get over their 'derangement syndrome' about her. just as republicans need to get over their 'derangement syndrome' of hillary.

BrotherDog
Jul '09

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Palin was a party animal who attended multiple undergrad institutions. She is not intelligent -- period.

We have to spend now to keep the economy from nosediving. Sure we'll have to pay back the debt later, and if we recover it will be possible. The alternative is to not spend additional money and watch the economy nosedive; unemployment would go up very fast and our country would soon have "scenes" similar to third world countries.

Jay
Jul '09

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Can we stop prattling on about the debt accumulated under the Bush Administration? I wasn't happy with it either. It did however accumulate over eight years.

In contrast, the current administration eclipsed it within a few months. You can't spend your way out of a recession. The only thing this enormous debt is doing is prolonging the recession. Also, the groundwork is already being laid for another "Stim-u-less" package or as I will call it "Porkulus Part Deux".

"200,000 troops over seas to fight wars we cannot win"
Unless B. Hussein Obama has another trick up his sleave, the Iraq war has been won. Is Glowbama going to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory? If it gives him more power I don't doubt that he will try it. We are now in the troop withdrawal phase. As far as Afghanistan goes "The Bama" increased troop strength. As with Vietnam, once your administration escalates, regardless of who started it, it becomes your war. Afghanistan is now Obama's war.

I do enjoy all these folks who are obvious far flung liberals referring to themselves as Republicans. I'm a conservative and I am disgusted with the Repubicans or RINO's (Republican In Name Only) that have polluted the once great Republican Party. Sarah Palin or a similiar Reagan Republican is a voice that can lead the Republican Party to victory in 2012. The Republican Party needs to purge these country club libs from their ranks. A Reagan Republican will win national elections, a Rockefeller Republican like McCain, Lindsay "Goober" Graham, etc. will consistently lose elections.

Nosocialism
Jul '09

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I'm sick of people who call their fathers and grandfathers losers. If Americans can’t win wars, then we are apparently losers. Why do libs want defeat in the Middle East so badly?? Why do they insist on fighting with one hand behind our backs?

Obama finally gets the intestinal fortitude to unleash the Marines on the Taliban and libs are still crying for appeasement and apologies to the world. Some things are worth fighting for (like our name). When Saddam went back on our agreement we continued force. Period.

Out.

John K
Jul '09

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matt;

i actually voted for carter in 1976. man, was i dissapointed, voted for regan after that and never looked back!

it is an interesting phenomenon to watch all the palin haters line up to be heard, they are just driven to tears over her!

this is why we need her around. she clearly shines a bright light on what is wrong with these east coast liberals and their pontificating endlessly about how 'stupid' everyone else is but them.

and Matt i am so tired of wishy-washy republicans. come on man, grow a pair and man up will you? stand for free markets (the njea does not support them), stand for smaller government; stand for a strong presence overseas, stand for getting people off of welfare not on it, stand for something!

say matt, do you support school vouchers? if not, why not? clearly we need competion in the educational space.

BrotherDog
Jul '09

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BrotherDog
You haven't missed a Beat.. You are Right on.
Wishy-washy Ha Ha .. That's so true..
Teachers are so Protected and They take advantage of " The Union Protects me" Idea

Incidentaly My Son is a Teacher in S. Brunswick.. Oh Brother !!! Help me

Chubby
Jul '09

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nosocialism is right on!

great quote today, thanks!

BrotherDog
Jul '09

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John K

On the List as well

Chubby
Jul '09

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Joan of Arc?

That's an interesting comparison considering that I'd sooner vote for Joan van Ark than Sarah Palin, lol.

ianimal
Jul '09

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JIT: I've said in pasts posts that I agree with most of what you say but not always how you say it. Putting that aside, I think this post is right on. For myself, I couldn't agree with you more.

cbel
Jul '09

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justintime...Diplomacy only works when a nation has the power to back it. Your big stick comment is correct, as is the one about restraint. Had we not been in Iraq in 1991, I would agree with you. The problem is that we used force then, and stopped using that force through an agreement with the aggressor (Hussein). He violated that agreement again and again until we called him out on it. We had to use force or every other nation (Iran, N. Korea, even China) would think that our agreements, threats, promises, and just our signature are worthless.

Afghanistan is another story. That nation can't keep terrorists from growing like cancer. The majority of the worlds Opium comes from Afghanistan, and that is where the terrorists get their money. Who are we to stop that? I don't know. I support the war in Iraq much more than Afghanistan.

I don't believe in being the world police. Kosovo was a prime example. Most of sub-saharan africa, parts of southeast asia, and some pacific islands need some real help, but who are we to intervene? I would argue the original protection of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as being "for oil". The second time around was to use our big stick so N. Korea and Iran know we don't screw around when you sign your name next to America's on a document.

N. Korea is now stating that the armistice is over (you know, the agreement that "ended" the Korean War). So essentially they know that our new president is not as quick with his draw as the last president. We will see how this ends up.

The point I was making against Matt's defeatest attitude was that we are winning, and will be victorious. Japan worshiped their emporer as a God. We destroyed their nation and now it is a technological SUPERPOWER.

John K
Jul '09

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She's a Proud Ignoramus, a truly dangerous person to put into power.

Why is this not obvious to everyone?

I'm sure she'd make a great neighbor, co-worker or other aquaintence,

but spare me the fantasy of her as a serious political candidate

Lightning Rod
Jul '09

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Maybe Matt is right about losing the wars:

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – U.S. Marines trapped Taliban fighters in a residential compound and persuaded the insurgents to allow women and children to leave. The troops then moved in — only to discover that the militants had slipped out, dressed in women's burqa robes.

The fighters, who may owe their lives to the NEW U.S. COMMANDER'S EMPHASIS ON LIMITING CIVILIAN CASUALTIES, were among hundreds of militants who have fled the offensive the Marines launched last week in southern Helmand province. Marine officers say keeping the Taliban from returning so the Afghan government can establish a stable presence will be a bigger challenge.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090707/.../as_afghanistan

Like I said...One hand behind our backs. Nobody wants to kill civilians for sport. We do need to break through cultural barriers and search these "women".

John K
Jul '09

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Well let's see. Two years as the chief EXECUTIVE of one of the larger states in the union. No other candidate, up and down both tickets had any experience in the EXECUTIVE branch of government.

The others all had LEGISLATIVE experience. Legislators essentially just talk through issues. Back and forth. Always compromising and doing everything possible to avoid putting their neck on the line. The executive has to make decisions, although as we seen in recent times, the decision process often experiences significant delays.

So is Sarah worthy of higher office? In your mind, never. I will answer the question in a relative way. Compared to a community organizer (Street Thug), who from the time he was elected to the U.S. Senate logged in a total of 45 days as a LEGISLATOR and could always be relied on to vote "Present" with regard to any legislation, Yes, compared to that person, who is known as Obama, Sarah is eminently qualified.

Nosocialism
Jul '09

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A quote from Nobama's book The Audacity of Hope: "I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction."

Since we are fighting Islamo Terrorists, I think its important to know this about our commander and chief, who denied he was a muslim during the campaign. Nothing wrong with being a muslim, its just a question of honesty. By the way, its only the faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar left that seems to get so bent out of shape when anyone mentions Obama's middle name. Since one of the things I personally enjoy is invoking the anger of the left. You bet I am going to invoke his middle name from time to time.

Nosocialism
Jul '09

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From a previous HL thread......
Sarah Palin, Who and What does she offer as VP of the USA
DIY- Sept. 1 2008, 6:09

Here's what Newt Gingrich had to say in praise (or defense) of McCain's choice of running mate on Fox News yesterday:

1. She is experienced in governing.
He failed to mention 8 of those years were spent as a town councilwoman for home town with a population of 6,700 people. (Heck, several of my friends serve on town councils!)
She was Mayor of that same small town. By comparison Hackettstown, NJ, has a population of about 9,300 and the Mayor's job is part-time.

She has been Governor of Alaska for less than 2 years. Gingrich fortifies his defense by noting the population of Alaska is comparable to that of Arkansas. I wonder if he thinks the population density and demographics of those two states are comparable!

2. For two years she served as head of the "National Guard."
Mind you he didn't say she served in the National Guard...and failed to mention that every Governor is the head of his or her state's National Guard or whether or not she every had to actually call out the National Guard for her state.

3. After that he said she was "talented." He verified this by saying: (I swear I'm not making this up)

She plays the flute.
She played on her state basketball team
She got a scholarship for being second place runner-up to Miss Alaska
Her dad is a Science teacher
Her husband is a Labor official
He went on to say the people who would criticize her small town experience are engaging in "Big East" thinking. Well, Newt, somebody has to do it. Why not the East? What about Chicago? Detroit?
You can tell a good leader by the people he (or she) places around him. They understand their strengths and weaknesses and put people in places that will help them lead. As far as I'm concerned, Obama showed sound judgment and made a "management decision" taking what is best for the country into consideration.

McCain's decision was strictly political thinking only about what will get him elected. Seriously, is this who we want running the country if John McCain cannot finish out his term? Heck, Hackettstown's mayor is probably more qualified (he's a lawyer) than McCain's choice (her degree is in journalism) but he unfortunately lacks the necessary plumbing.
Now we have to sit back and wait to see if the American people are as stupid as Gingrich (et. al.) think they are.

Reggie
Jul '09

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LOL, I'll give credit to Bill Clinton... he's as much to blame for the giant sh*t sandwich this country is eating right now as anyone, Bush included" ianimal says

THATS THE MOST INTELLIGENT THING I HAVE HEARD ALL DAY!!!

Thanks!

Christine
Jul '09

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"Capitalism is not perfect times change and adjustments have to be made to insure that Capitalism will survive for ever."

Capitalism is dead and free markets no longer exist because the government has it's paws firmly into just about everything these days.

Times have definitely changed and there is no going back without revolution at this point. The government is now openly and blatantly taking over private companies (we-the-people are now the proud owners of 61% of the new GM) and the government is subsidizing the banking industry to the tune of trillions of dollars. That's not capitalism!

"I wonder what most of you would be doing/saying right now if the Government did not step in to avoid the oncoming Depression? "

Regrouping instead of preparing for long term misery. Our government is so out of control it's not even remotely funny. As an example, I watched a video the other day of a Republican Senator attempting to insert an amendment into an appropriations bill. His request was knocked down by the majority (the Dems) because of "rule 16" which basically states that legislative actions can not be put into an appropriations bill. It is extremely sad to see this Senator point out, and have the Senate President confirm, all of the other amendments ~already~ in the bill that clearly violate the same rule 16. It is ~blatant~ corruption, for the world to see, but for some strange reason we, the citizens, just don't care!

Our ~system~ MUST change and that's why I keep saying that we have to get away from party politics and start dealing with the problems instead of just playing the game in it's current form.

justintime
Jul '09

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Ianimal you bring up a good point. Clinton was not perfect, but if you look at his entire body of work it was pretty good. Of course you have to ignore his actions with Monica. Clinton was not a moral president, but neither are most of our presidents. Nixon did great things when it came to foreign policy, but knew the law was being broken. Clinton just did not want to admit that he could not keep it in his pants. Again Clinton was a buffoon when it came to his personal life.

We can look at every president and show negatives. Reagan in the Iran/Contra affair. Traded arms with Iran for hostages what a great plan! Still a great president!

Clinton actually took away Gov. Regulation which is a Republican action. It backfired and you are right it did not help us down the road.

If McCain was president would we be invading more countries stretching our military even thinner and spending trillions of dollars around the world for wars we cannot win.

The sun never sets on England was a famous saying well that saying is now inaccurate. America if they continue to spread troops around the world will follow the English path and some day will not be leading the world.

The UK was the world’s leader from 1820 to around 1914. One could argue a few years, but that is almost a 100 years. We have only been on top for around 65. Will we last as long as England?

Obama by showing some restraint might keep us on top. Extending a hand of friendship is worth a shot if it does not work then other actions will be needed when it comes to foreign policy.

matt
Jul '09

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I'm sorry, matt..... you wrote..

"If McCain was president would we be invading more countries stretching our military even thinner and spending trillions of dollars around the world for wars we cannot win."

Were you referring to our current President? It certainly reads like it. We are sending more troops to Afghanistan, he has written checks nearing trillions and is now pledging many more billions to assist in other conflicts. This guy has spent more money in five months than all before him... combined!!

You think we're better off now??? He is more of the same.... EXACTLY the same!!!

ML Laker
Jul '09

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Nosocialism -

Matt has been enamoured with Clinton since... I don't know... maybe since the guy swore "he didn't have sex with *that* woman!"

ML Laker
Jul '09

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Matt....Where are you getting your stats?? We have no need for a draft. We have 1.4 MILLION hard chargers on active duty. We have about 170,000 in Southwest Asia (Iraq and Afghanistan AOR's)...So doing the math, only about 12% of our troops are in the theater of operations.

Why do liberals (i.e. Chuck Schumer and Charlie Rangel) keep bringing up the draft? We have recruiting at RECORD levels. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24584577/

Yes I used an MSLSD link. The Corps rose its strength to 202,000. The Army is having no problems recruiting either. The Navy and Air Force are both DOWNSIZING. Infantry units are going through rapid deployment cycles. But most are getting equal dwell to deploy ratio's. Meaning if you deploy for 7 months you should be home for at least 7.

Many troops go in the advance party and stay in the rear party because they enjoy the field. They like the tax free pay and extra haz duty and combat pay. They like not having to see Nancy Pelosi talk out her a**.

We will have no problem being victorious. Unless we throw in the towel because of "cultural insensitivities".

Why do we need a draft again? Spread too thin?? We need more than 88% of our troops away from the theater???

John K
Jul '09

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Always

Remember:

‘The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they’re ignorant; it’s just that they know so much that isn’t so.’ - Ronald Reagan

sarc
Jul '09

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Funny, I don't see hatred. I see people who just don't think she's qualified to be president. She can be anything else she wants to be as far as I'm concerned.

cbel
Jul '09

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Anything else that isn't going to affect me. What are you getting at, anyway? I simply don't want her to be my president.

cbel
Jul '09

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whitey? This is too funny. It's not because she's a woman. Are you a woman? I am. I simply don't think she's qualified. How much clearer can I be, I wonder.

cbel
Jul '09

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whitey: I'm not going any further on this with you. This forum is a way to express our opinions in a respectul way. That's what I've done, without any insulting remarks or name calling. I am totally done here.

cbel
Jul '09

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