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19,000,000 v 1
Why isn't the following a perfectly adequate response to this insane Republican spin on "experience":
19 million voters in all 50 states (plus the territories) have stated that they feel Sen. Obama is capable of leading this country. The number is considerably larger in view of the many Hillary Clinton supporters who are now backing Sen. Obama. So, frankly, your opinion on that issue (Mr or Ms Rep. Talking Head) is simply irrelevant and unneeded.
Only 1 person has indicated that they feel Gov. Palin is prepared, on a moment's notice, to become President of the US. Please explain how someone who has been a PTA chairperson, city council member and mayor of a town of 8,000 people, and - for only 18 months - Governor of a state whose population is less than the population of Fort Worth Texas is prepared to step into that position. Please take into account her own statement that she "hasn't thought much" about Iraq and that her brave challenge to the corrupt leaders of her own party was endorsed and supported by Republican Senator Ted Stevens.
(Note: "Excutive" decisions are made by people in many different positions ... by the Governor of one small state AND by someone running a multi-million dollar political campaign in all states and territories for an even longer time. Therefore please do not use that as an example of a qualification that is unique to her.)
To quote Sen. Obama: "ENOUGH!!"
Comments (6)
You know, the way the Republicans stumping for Palin are trying to reduce the meme "experience" to include being the mayor of Wasilla and the 20-month governor of Alaska, surely the fact that Obama was a professor would qualify then as some form of "executive" experience, right?
September 2, 2008 12:09 AM | Reply | Permalink
I think the same thing whenever I hear a republican try to make that point.
September 2, 2008 12:45 AM | Reply | Permalink
I understand Wasilla had a population of about 5000 when she was the mayor. That makes it slightly larger than my high school (4000 students). As an ex-junior class president, I assume that qualifies me for a cabinet post. I'd like to be Secretary of the Interior so I can get a discount at the Yosemite Lodge.
September 2, 2008 1:16 AM | Reply | Permalink
Yes!!! This is exactly what I keep thinking. The same with the whole "executive experience" claim. Barack Obama has been running his Presidential campaign for almost as long as Palin has been governor. During that time, he has "delegated" and "managed" on at least as large a scale as she has, wouldn't you think? Plus, he's traveled all over the country and the world, met with leaders in both parties of our national government as well as military leaders and heads of state abroad, and - perhaps most importantly - been called upon to articulate his positions on all the major issues facing our country. If anyone doesn't know "where Obama stands" at this point, that's not his fault. He has proven himself ready to be president, to the 19,000,000 who voted for him in the primaries and caucuses, and to the delegates who elected him (by acclimation!) as their Democratic candidate last week.
Sarah Palin may indeed have many commendable qualities as a person, and the people of Alaska may find her amply qualified to serve as their governor. But comparing her qualifications to Obama's at this point? Apples to oranges. That's not misogyny or elitism, just a truthful assessment of the proving process for candidates at this level.
September 2, 2008 1:46 AM | Reply | Permalink
"Plus the territories"? Who cares! The territories don't get to have a say in the general election!
And why are you making this false comparison anyway (19,000,000 v 1)? 1) Obama ran in the primaries and Palin didn't, so comparing his votes to "hers" is what's insane. 2) Obama is not running against her!
But questionable comparisons aside, if you think Palin sucks so badly, then why are you complaining about "insane Republican spin"? If you let it play out, it'll be obvious to everyone that she sucks, and she'll sink the ticket. What are you worried about? You should be rejoicing.
September 2, 2008 2:00 AM | Reply | Permalink
I wish that she somehow gets removed from the ticket. The Republicans can still win this election and then we have the possibility of a President Palin? That really scares the hell out of me. The system maybe able to withstand a lot of shocks but this one might be too much.
September 2, 2008 3:45 AM | Reply | Permalink
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