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FMCoug · 09-03-2008, 02:08 AM

and go back and forth. I've finally come to the following conclusion:

Picking Palin is either the most brilliant or most boneheaded thing McCain could have done. I can't decide which. Perhaps time will tell. But there is no middle ground.

TripletDaddy · 09-03-2008, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by FMCoug

and go back and forth. I've finally come to the following conclusion:

Picking Palin is either the most brilliant or most boneheaded thing McCain could have done. I can't decide which. Perhaps time will tell. But there is no middle ground.

I'm waiting on the brilliance part.

The boneheaded part seems to be supported by the poll numbers.

Hard to imagine that when we look back in history, the decision to choose a no-named ex mayor from Alaska will prove to be brilliant. But you never know.

MikeWaters · 09-03-2008, 04:35 AM

Does anyone know what Obama has said in the last two days, outside his comments about Palin?

Nope.

Obama was the big story in this election. Now Palin is.

Now when Palin talks, everyone is going to be listening, wondering if disaster is going to strike.

Palin has pulled Obama off-stride for sure.

danimal · 09-03-2008, 04:36 AM

Saw a recent interview with McCain touting her "executive experience". My favorite executive experiences he listed -- city council and PTA. That's what I'm talking about!

TripletDaddy · 09-03-2008, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Does anyone know what Obama has said in the last two days, outside his comments about Palin?

Nope.

Obama was the big story in this election. Now Palin is.

Now when Palin talks, everyone is going to be listening, wondering if disaster is going to strike.

Palin has pulled Obama off-stride for sure.

LOL.

Yes, Palin is the big story these days. For all the wrong reasons.

McCain's poll numbers have dropped.

And nobody is paying any attention to the RNC.

I am sure the Republicans are thrilled with all the press Palin has received in the past 24 hours.

I think I read that she has no speaking engagements today or tomorrow. Nice.

MikeWaters · 09-03-2008, 04:39 AM

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Saw a recent interview with McCain touting her "executive experience". My favorite executive experiences he listed -- city council and PTA. That's what I'm talking about!

It goes to the point that a woman who works in the PTA, and that is her level of involvement and political connection, then rises up to be VP nominee, with no particular money or connections that would have predicted it? That's an amazing thing. It would not surprise me if this woman had talents extraordinaire when it comes to politics.

YOhio · 09-03-2008, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

Hard to imagine that when we look back in history, the decision to choose a no-named ex mayor from Alaska will prove to be brilliant. But you never know.

You have no imagination.

MikeWaters · 09-03-2008, 04:41 AM

Yeah I was right. Nobody knows what Obama is saying other than his colleagues have been too nasty towards Palin. And comparing himself to her saying he has more experience--AND HIS TRUMP CARD IS THAT HE HAS RUN A PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN!!!!

So funny. When Obama had to discuss how his campaign budget was greater than her city budget, he truly lost it.

TripletDaddy · 09-03-2008, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by YOhio

You have no imagination.

You have posted pics of yourself on this board before.

Let's just say that my imagination is working fine.

TripletDaddy · 09-03-2008, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

It goes to the point that a woman who works in the PTA, and that is her level of involvement and political connection, then rises up to be VP nominee, with no particular money or connections that would have predicted it? That's an amazing thing. It would not surprise me if this woman had talents extraordinaire when it comes to politics.

I am sure she has plenty of talents.

Forrest Gump's mom also had plenty of talents.

09-03-2008, 02:08 AM	#1
FMCoug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaysville, UT Posts: 3,151	So I've been trying to digest the Palin pick all weekend and go back and forth. I've finally come to the following conclusion: Picking Palin is either the most brilliant or most boneheaded thing McCain could have done. I can't decide which. Perhaps time will tell. But there is no middle ground. __________________ Still fat ...

09-03-2008, 04:36 AM	#4
danimal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Your mom's house Posts: 588	Saw a recent interview with McCain touting her "executive experience". My favorite executive experiences he listed -- city council and PTA. That's what I'm talking about! __________________ Tobias: You know, Lindsay, as a therapist, I have advised a number of couples to explore an open relationship where the couple remains emotionally committed, but free to explore extra-marital encounters. Lindsay: Well, did it work for those people? Tobias: No, it never does. I mean, these people somehow delude themselves into thinking it might, but...but it might work for us.

09-03-2008, 04:35 AM	#3
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Does anyone know what Obama has said in the last two days, outside his comments about Palin? Nope. Obama was the big story in this election. Now Palin is. Now when Palin talks, everyone is going to be listening, wondering if disaster is going to strike. Palin has pulled Obama off-stride for sure.

09-03-2008, 04:41 AM	#8
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Yeah I was right. Nobody knows what Obama is saying other than his colleagues have been too nasty towards Palin. And comparing himself to her saying he has more experience--AND HIS TRUMP CARD IS THAT HE HAS RUN A PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN!!!! So funny. When Obama had to discuss how his campaign budget was greater than her city budget, he truly lost it.