AbusyRN2go says ...

 Thank you Kittyrn for clearing up some of the points, again I posted that I had NOT had a chance to verify ALL the facts, only posting info so we can ALL start researching and finding the truth about BOTH sides. I think it is hypocritical for Obamas team to slam Palin and her daughter for being pregnant and unmarried at 17, when Obamas mother was also pregnant and unmarried at 17 WITH HIM! What a hypocrit! I agree that children should be left OUT of this mess, please focus on the ISSUES! Where are Obamas ISSUES, all he ever says is "Change" change what exactly?

STOP IT!  STOP IT!  STOP IT!

Obama's campaign is NOT attacking Palin and her PREGNANT daughter.  I am!  But, Obama clearly stated he would fire anyone in his campaign staff who attacked the children.  I should hope you would at least respect him for that.

Bush did not do the same when the SWIFT BOATers did the same to Kerry...

AFutureRN says ...

I adore her! When she spoke, it gave me chills.  She is so new and refreshing.  She is change.  America needs a "super mom" the whip her into shape.  I am pro-life because I believe that life begins at conception, and even before, as God knows who will be born and when.  As a country we can only give so much and accumulate so much debt.  Me must begin to concentrate on our own problems, our own citizens in need.  As for the oil issue, I believe that's the only thing I disagree with her on.  Overall, I think she will bring great change to our country....... much more "change"  than NObama.  I do consider myself ultra-conservative. 

I do not think McCain chose her because she is a woman.  I think the fact that she has female parts is just a plus.  I think he was looking for someone different, new, and as far outside of Washington as possible.  He saw that many people were grasping for someone out of the norm, and that he is trying to appeal more to right wingers by bringing in someone more conservative than himself. 

I am always for a candidate with military experience........ who better to be head of the military than a vet?

 

P.S.... Who care's if he's old?  Anyone can die at any given day or time.  If it's your time, it's your time.  People don't die in order of age

 

At least you're voting for McCain for McCain.  I just can't understand people voting for McCain in order to get Palin.  Would you vote for McCain otherwise?  Is he the one you voted for in the Primary?  How early was your primary.  For example, my mother is voting McCain, despite having always hated him (he's too liberal for her)... her Primary candidate was the Mormon former governor of Mass (whose name is escaping me right now.... a senior moment.)

I find it funny that all of a sudden, McCain is talking "change" Wonder how he is going to do that? He was Right there with George W nearly every single time.

cdnurse says ...

I find it funny that all of a sudden, McCain is talking "change" Wonder how he is going to do that? He was Right there with George W nearly every single time.

Every independent-minded person in this country, with critical thinking skills, ought to be able to tell that the GOP co-opted the "Change" theme... repackaged their candidates and figured they could pull the wool over a good number of people in this country.  And, based upon the tricks the Party wants to play, realize that they are willing to sell their souls to keep the Republicans in control of a country that has suffered for 8 years.  Also, based upon that, they ought to refuse to vote for McCain/Palin.  They, personally, may be about change (I don't think so, but for the sake of argument).... but, the GOP LOVES where this country is right now!!!  They will make sure it stays this way.  Trust me.  If McCain gets in office... we will be in exactly the same place we are today, or worse!

I have been around the block more than once.  The Republicans love the country the way it is and will make sure CHANGE DOES NOT HAPPEN!  I'd bet my life on it.  (I'd bet my retirement on it, but I have no more retirement funds!)

REPUBLICANS WILL NOT CHANGE THIS COUNTRY; THEY ARE VERY HAPPY WITH BABY BUSH        REPUBLICANS WILL NOT CHANGE THIS COUNTRY; THEY ARE VERY HAPPY WITH BABY BUSH        REPUBLICANS WILL NOT CHANGE THIS COUNTRY; THEY ARE VERY HAPPY WITH BABY BUSH        REPUBLICANS WILL NOT CHANGE THIS COUNTRY; THEY ARE VERY HAPPY WITH BABY BUSH        REPUBLICANS WILL NOT CHANGE THIS COUNTRY; THEY ARE VERY HAPPY WITH BABY BUSH        REPUBLICANS WILL NOT CHANGE THIS COUNTRY; THEY ARE VERY HAPPY WITH BABY BUSH        REPUBLICANS WILL NOT CHANGE THIS COUNTRY; THEY ARE VERY HAPPY WITH BABY BUSH        REPUBLICANS WILL NOT CHANGE THIS COUNTRY; THEY ARE VERY HAPPY WITH BABY BUSH        REPUBLICANS WILL NOT CHANGE THIS COUNTRY; THEY ARE VERY HAPPY WITH BABY BUSH        REPUBLICANS WILL NOT CHANGE THIS COUNTRY; THEY ARE VERY HAPPY WITH BABY BUSH        REPUBLICANS WILL NOT CHANGE THIS COUNTRY; THEY ARE VERY HAPPY WITH BABY BUSH        REPUBLICANS WILL NOT CHANGE THIS COUNTRY; THEY ARE VERY HAPPY WITH BABY BUSH        REPUBLICANS WILL NOT CHANGE THIS COUNTRY; THEY ARE VERY HAPPY WITH BABY BUSH        REPUBLICANS WILL NOT CHANGE THIS COUNTRY; THEY ARE VERY HAPPY WITH BABY BUSH        REPUBLICANS WILL NOT CHANGE THIS COUNTRY; THEY ARE VERY HAPPY WITH BABY BUSH        REPUBLICANS WILL NOT CHANGE THIS COUNTRY; THEY ARE VERY HAPPY WITH BABY BUSH        REPUBLICANS WILL NOT CHANGE THIS COUNTRY; THEY ARE VERY HAPPY WITH BABY BUSH       

Obama/Biden:  the thinking person's candidate!

I think this is a catch 22.  People have got to decide what topics are important to them.  If it comes down to the "abortion" issue, go ahead and vote for McCain/Palin, BUT remember, there are people's sons, daughters, fathers that are getting killed over in Iraq, for what?  Because of a "hunch".  Remember, that 9/11 was the responsibility of Al Qaeda NOT Iraq.  I would rather have a president that would be tough on foreign policies and stop the war.  If we get McCain/Palin, they will attack Russia, then we will be in more hurt than before.  Also, even though I do commend Palin for raising a baby with Downs Syndrome, there are plenty of other folks that raise Downs Syndrome babies.  They are just trying to pull at the heart strings.  Just because Hillary did so well, does not exactly mean that Palin will boost his campaign.  We have got to think, if something happens, would Palin be able to run the country if anything would happen to McCain?  McCain isn't the "spring chicken" he once was. 

vwoods says ...

I think this is a catch 22.  People have got to decide what topics are important to them.  If it comes down to the "abortion" issue, go ahead and vote for McCain/Palin, BUT remember, there are people's sons, daughters, fathers that are getting killed over in Iraq, for what?  Because of a "hunch".  Remember, that 9/11 was the responsibility of Al Qaeda NOT Iraq.  I would rather have a president that would be tough on foreign policies and stop the war.  If we get McCain/Palin, they will attack Russia, then we will be in more hurt than before.  Also, even though I do commend Palin for raising a baby with Downs Syndrome, there are plenty of other folks that raise Downs Syndrome babies.  They are just trying to pull at the heart strings.  Just because Hillary did so well, does not exactly mean that Palin will boost his campaign.  We have got to think, if something happens, would Palin be able to run the country if anything would happen to McCain?  McCain isn't the "spring chicken" he once was. 

I agree. I think it's been forgotten that Al Qaeda attacked our towers and the Pentagon and not Iraq. I commend Palin for having a child w/ Down Syndrome but I have to wonder how much of the raising she is actually doing. She went back to work just days after the delivery so how much quality time did she have w/ her new baby and how will her belief that because she went right back to work affect the 6 wks that woman get here? In other countries women get up to 3 years depending on where they live and I think that is completely honorable. I believe that it is important for a new mom to be w/ her new baby to develop that bond and I would hate the see the 6 wks woman are granted now, diminished because Palin didn't "want' it.

I also have to question a previous post, although I have no idea who did it, that stated that Obama is bad because he is a "former" smoker. Okay, granted, smoking isn't the best decision that a person can make for their health, but even with that we aren't seriously looking at the VP becoming president. McCain has health problems already and people are knocking Obama for something that hasn't even developed into a health issue.

My vote is leaning more towards Obama, even though I am not too happy about either one of them.  I don't mnd having a women in office, but I don't think she has enough experience to run a country.  I think she has enough on her plate with her children.  If she becomes the VP, her children will suffer, I think.  When I heard who he picked, I thought he screwed himself.  It will be interesting to see what happens.  I am looking forward to the debates coming up.

squirmals says ...

lizbaby75tn stated

"I think she has enough on her plate with her children. If she becomes the VP, her children will suffer, I think."

You don't hear anyone saying that about the men in office from the President to Congress. It has been the Liberals that have been pushing for womens rights for all these years, cutting down women that want to stay home and take care of their children instead of focusing on their career. Now here we have a conservative that has a career and the liberals are jumping on her for neglecting her children. I don't hear the conservatives attacking her for this move. She has her husband supporting her and their children, he looks very capable of caring for their children.

Please don't say that liberals have been cutting down women who want to stay at home to take care of their children.  I have NEVER met anyone who derides a woman for choosing to stay at home with her children.  In fact, more often than not, I have noticed a tendency for Extremists on the Right side of the aisle blaming women for NOT staying home with their children and, thus, contributing to the moral decay of this society.  I have friends on both sides of the political aisle and, at least in my experience, both sides have roughly the same proportion of stay-at-home moms.  Some of the most liberal parents I know had a stay-at-home mom.  And, while I was technically not a stay-at-home dad, I did leave a lucrative career so that I could work part-time and be at home with my son in the afternoon.

I have not attacked Sarah Palin for her choice to leave her children in the hands of others.  What I have attacked is the hypocrisy of her life.  She is quick to judge others, via her faith, for their life choices while at the same time, making similar life choices... or, if not similar choices, making choices that work best for them.  I am particularly appalled that the church she belongs to is hosting a "pray the gay away" meeting, guaranteeing to get rid of the gayness of those for whom are prayed.  And... homosexuality isn't even a life choice.  Strong evidence suggests a biological basis (as a biochemist, I've reviewed some of the literature).  So, I don't care what choices Sarah Palin makes, I just ask that she not judge others for the choices they make.  Sadly, she doesn't seem capable of withholding judgment of others.

rusty97015 says ...

squirmals says ...

lizbaby75tn stated

"I think she has enough on her plate with her children. If she becomes the VP, her children will suffer, I think."

You don't hear anyone saying that about the men in office from the President to Congress. It has been the Liberals that have been pushing for womens rights for all these years, cutting down women that want to stay home and take care of their children instead of focusing on their career. Now here we have a conservative that has a career and the liberals are jumping on her for neglecting her children. I don't hear the conservatives attacking her for this move. She has her husband supporting her and their children, he looks very capable of caring for their children.

Please don't say that liberals have been cutting down women who want to stay at home to take care of their children.  I have NEVER met anyone who derides a woman for choosing to stay at home with her children.  In fact, more often than not, I have noticed a tendency for Extremists on the Right side of the aisle blaming women for NOT staying home with their children and, thus, contributing to the moral decay of this society.  I have friends on both sides of the political aisle and, at least in my experience, both sides have roughly the same proportion of stay-at-home moms.  Some of the most liberal parents I know had a stay-at-home mom.  And, while I was technically not a stay-at-home dad, I did leave a lucrative career so that I could work part-time and be at home with my son in the afternoon.

I have not attacked Sarah Palin for her choice to leave her children in the hands of others.  What I have attacked is the hypocrisy of her life.  She is quick to judge others, via her faith, for their life choices while at the same time, making similar life choices... or, if not similar choices, making choices that work best for them.  I am particularly appalled that the church she belongs to is hosting a "pray the gay away" meeting, guaranteeing to get rid of the gayness of those for whom are prayed.  And... homosexuality isn't even a life choice.  Strong evidence suggests a biological basis (as a biochemist, I've reviewed some of the literature).  So, I don't care what choices Sarah Palin makes, I just ask that she not judge others for the choices they make.  Sadly, she doesn't seem capable of withholding judgment of others.

Exactly Rusty, I agree.  For one just because Palin is the governor of Alaska, doesn't mean she can run an entire country.  I am worried more about that than anything.  I am not saying that her husband can't take care of the children.  A family needs both parties not just one or the other.  Being a VP could be more than she can handle.  It sounds good, but there is a lot more work to it than people think.  That is what I am saying.  I am not saying that women aren't strong enough for this particular job but I don't know if she is ready to take on something this big with the limited experience that she has.

lizbaby75tn says ...

rusty97015 says ...

squirmals says ...

lizbaby75tn stated

"I think she has enough on her plate with her children. If she becomes the VP, her children will suffer, I think."

You don't hear anyone saying that about the men in office from the President to Congress. It has been the Liberals that have been pushing for womens rights for all these years, cutting down women that want to stay home and take care of their children instead of focusing on their career. Now here we have a conservative that has a career and the liberals are jumping on her for neglecting her children. I don't hear the conservatives attacking her for this move. She has her husband supporting her and their children, he looks very capable of caring for their children.

Please don't say that liberals have been cutting down women who want to stay at home to take care of their children.  I have NEVER met anyone who derides a woman for choosing to stay at home with her children.  In fact, more often than not, I have noticed a tendency for Extremists on the Right side of the aisle blaming women for NOT staying home with their children and, thus, contributing to the moral decay of this society.  I have friends on both sides of the political aisle and, at least in my experience, both sides have roughly the same proportion of stay-at-home moms.  Some of the most liberal parents I know had a stay-at-home mom.  And, while I was technically not a stay-at-home dad, I did leave a lucrative career so that I could work part-time and be at home with my son in the afternoon.

I have not attacked Sarah Palin for her choice to leave her children in the hands of others.  What I have attacked is the hypocrisy of her life.  She is quick to judge others, via her faith, for their life choices while at the same time, making similar life choices... or, if not similar choices, making choices that work best for them.  I am particularly appalled that the church she belongs to is hosting a "pray the gay away" meeting, guaranteeing to get rid of the gayness of those for whom are prayed.  And... homosexuality isn't even a life choice.  Strong evidence suggests a biological basis (as a biochemist, I've reviewed some of the literature).  So, I don't care what choices Sarah Palin makes, I just ask that she not judge others for the choices they make.  Sadly, she doesn't seem capable of withholding judgment of others.

Exactly Rusty, I agree.  For one just because Palin is the governor of Alaska, doesn't mean she can run an entire country.  I am worried more about that than anything.  I am not saying that her husband can't take care of the children.  A family needs both parties not just one or the other.  Being a VP could be more than she can handle.  It sounds good, but there is a lot more work to it than people think.  That is what I am saying.  I am not saying that women aren't strong enough for this particular job but I don't know if she is ready to take on something this big with the limited experience that she has.

 

 

She has executive experience, does Obama?   No, he has limited days of legislative experience.  He hasn't ran a city or state, he has organized a community.

What about Hiliary saying it takes a village to raise a family? Getting the government involved since the parents don't know how to adequately raise a family...that's a liberal view.

How about Gloria Steinem, liberal feminist? 

-women are forced to choose between a career and marriage

- We know that we can do what men can do, but we still don't know that men can do what women can do. That's absolutely crucial. We can't go on doing two jobs.

- Most American children suffer too much mother and too little father.

-But the problem is that when I go around and speak on campuses, I still don't get young men standing up and saying, 'How can I combine career and family?'

I don't like either pick for president.  I was  for Hillary , but now I got these two to pick from.  I only know that this country cannot survive another 8 years of Republican leadership. 

 Rusty I appreciate your views, I posted info and clearly stated I DID NOT verify all of it in context, only to stimulate more investigation. But I know you are aware of all of Obamas people who rushed to Alaska to find dirt on Palin and YES slammed her daughter. I have a copy of a broadcast of those facts. I think kids should NOT be a part of politics. On either side. I want to hear about the issues on BOTH sides not the mud slinging, I also want to hear about Mc Cains issues as well. I do not support Mc Cain 100% not even 75% but I support him more than Obama but I want to hear about there issues, BOTH of them! Then maybe we can all get past the mud slinging and talk about the serious issues facing our country. My daughter returned from Iraq in one piece thank God, many more have not been so lucky. My cousin on his third tour in Iraq was one of the soldiers lined up to meet Obama as he walked PAST them and did not even say boo, let alone shake a hand, THAT is a FACT! From the person who was there in the flesh, so please stop talking about this great and wonderful person he is, I support OUR troops and if YOU do not please feel free to stand in FRONT of them if you do not stand behind them. Any one who does NOT stand behind them certainly will NOT get MY vote, and guess what else, I am entitled to MY opinion and MY vote, My spelling is checked teacher can I go to bed now. Feel free to slam.

 thank you Kittyrn I am going to find the book so I can also read it and post some of the REAL Obama here. Keep up the good efforts, unfort you cannot fix stupid, but you can sure try.

see my comments in italics within your statement....

AbusyRN2go says ...

 I posted info and clearly stated I DID NOT verify all of it in context, only to stimulate more investigation (But the fact its posted without verification incites more anger ). But I know you are aware of all of Obamas people who rushed to Alaska to find dirt on Palin and YES slammed her daughter (the same can be said for the people from Republican camp who did the same when Obama started ) .( I have a copy of a broadcast of those facts .(could you post the link?). I think kids should NOT be a part of politics (I agree). On either side. I want to hear about the issues on BOTH sides not the mud slinging (Amen), I also want to hear about Mc Cains issues as well. I do not support Mc Cain 100% not even 75% but I support him more than Obama but I want to hear about there issues, BOTH of them! Then maybe we can all get past the mud slinging and talk about the serious issues facing our country. My daughter returned from Iraq in one piece thank God, many more have not been so lucky (including my best friends son) My cousin on his third tour in Iraq was one of the soldiers lined up to meet Obama as he walked PAST them and did not even say boo, let alone shake a hand (yet one of my former nurses found him to be warm and caring in a non planned meeting with out press present), THAT is a FACT! From the person who was there in the flesh, so please stop talking about this great and wonderful person he is ( to many of use he may be, and just because you don't see it that's ok- don't deny our rights), I support OUR troops (we do and so does he) and if YOU do not please feel free to stand in FRONT of them if you do not stand behind them. Any one who does NOT stand behind them certainly will NOT get MY vote, and guess what else, I am entitled to MY opinion and MY vote, My spelling is checked teacher can I go to bed now. Feel free to slam ( I don't think that's necessary and hope you realize I'm being sincere).