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**Rowland Croucher**
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 Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:52 am Post subject: Beyond Palin's Personality |
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Hearts & Minds by Jim Wallis
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Beyond Palin's Personality
While many conservatives have known and admired Sarah Palin for
some time, most Americans do not know her. So the intense media
focus on the new Republican vice-presidential nominee was to be
expected. But some of it has been inappropriate, especially when
reporters go after the Palin family's choices. The suggestion
that running for vice president with a 5-month-old special-needs
child and a pregnant 17-year-old daughter should make her
suspect as a mother is a blatant double standard that would not
be applied to a male candidate. All four candidates should
indeed focus on the needs of their families, and it's clear they
all do. But a mother with children should have as much freedom
to run for office as a father in the same situation.
Palin introduced herself to the country with last night's speech
to the Republican National Convention. ;She gave the crowd what
it was looking for -- the narrative of her life, an all-out
defense of John McCain, and strong criticisms of Democrats,
Washington, and the media. If anyone had any questions about her
being a formidable political figure, those were put to rest last
night. Republican leaders are taking pride this morning in
Palin's high school nickname: "Sarah Barracuda." Many found her
speech feisty and tough, while others found it negative and
smug. But Palin has clearly united the three legs of the modern
Republican Party -- social conservatives, economic
conservatives, and foreign policy hawks -- and really energized
that base, as was evident in the Convention Hall last night.
Media commentators across the spectrum commented on the success
of Palin's address. But the well-delivered speech still leaves
many questions unanswered. As conservative columnist Steve
Chapman wrote in the Chicago Tribune,
Palin has another, more complicated task that this speech
postponed: reaching out to millions of people who are honestly
wondering if she has the experience, depth and temperament to
step into the Oval Office. What many of those Americans need to
see are qualities like judgment, wisdom, tolerance and
flexibility. Those traits were conspicuous by their absence
tonight.
With two months to go, the questions will certainly be raised.
The most important one that is emerging is which ticket will be
most able to reach out to many people in the middle in both
parties and the all-important political independents. Facts will
be important. Whose tax policies will most benefit low-income
and middle-class families? Who has a plan to reverse the
economic downturn? Who has the smartest strategy for countering
the real threats of terrorism? And who has the best and most
comprehensive response to the full range of moral issues that
are of deep concern to people of faith?
Now, all four of the political figures on their respective party
tickets have been shown to have compelling personal stories. All
four are "real people," as the slogan goes. But this election
must not just be about personalities, or inspiring personal
histories; it must be about the issues, the records, the
leadership, and the facts. May God help us to stay focused on
that. Last week belonged to the Democrats, this week to the
Republicans. Now, after the showy conventions of the past two
weeks, the real work of this election can begin.
http://go.sojo.net/ct/tpLWub110SId/
September 5, 2008.
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bob young
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:01 am Post subject: Re: Beyond Palin's Personality |
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**Rowland Croucher** wrote:
| Quote: | Hearts & Minds by Jim Wallis
=================================================
Beyond Palin's Personality
While many conservatives have known and admired Sarah Palin for
some time, most Americans do not know her. So the intense media
focus on the new Republican vice-presidential nominee was to be
expected. But some of it has been inappropriate, especially when
reporters go after the Palin family's choices. The suggestion
that running for vice president with a 5-month-old special-needs
child and a pregnant 17-year-old daughter should make her
suspect as a mother is a blatant double standard that would not
be applied to a male candidate. All four candidates should
indeed focus on the needs of their families, and it's clear they
all do. But a mother with children should have as much freedom
to run for office as a father in the same situation.
Palin introduced herself to the country with last night's speech
to the Republican National Convention. ;She gave the crowd what
it was looking for -- the narrative of her life, an all-out
defense of John McCain, and strong criticisms of Democrats,
Washington, and the media. If anyone had any questions about her
being a formidable political figure, those were put to rest last
night. Republican leaders are taking pride this morning in
Palin's high school nickname: "Sarah Barracuda." Many found her
speech feisty and tough, while others found it negative and
smug. But Palin has clearly united the three legs of the modern
Republican Party -- social conservatives, economic
conservatives, and foreign policy hawks -- and really energized
that base, as was evident in the Convention Hall last night.
Media commentators across the spectrum commented on the success
of Palin's address. But the well-delivered speech still leaves
many questions unanswered. As conservative columnist Steve
Chapman wrote in the Chicago Tribune,
Palin has another, more complicated task that this speech
postponed: reaching out to millions of people who are honestly
wondering if she has the experience, depth and temperament to
step into the Oval Office. What many of those Americans need to
see are qualities like judgment, wisdom, tolerance and
flexibility. Those traits were conspicuous by their absence
tonight.
With two months to go, the questions will certainly be raised.
The most important one that is emerging is which ticket will be
most able to reach out to many people in the middle in both
parties and the all-important political independents. Facts will
be important. Whose tax policies will most benefit low-income
and middle-class families? Who has a plan to reverse the
economic downturn? Who has the smartest strategy for countering
the real threats of terrorism? And who has the best and most
comprehensive response to the full range of moral issues that
are of deep concern to people of faith?
Now, all four of the political figures on their respective party
tickets have been shown to have compelling personal stories. All
four are "real people," as the slogan goes. But this election
must not just be about personalities, or inspiring personal
histories; it must be about the issues, the records, the
leadership, and the facts. May God help us to stay focused on
that.
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He won't.......... your god is a myth
And four more years of the same will not be a myth, it will be a
tragedy which the entire world recognises.
Obama will be greeted wordlwide as a breath of fresh air. He will,
of course, work his butt off to prove his worth, and I for one will
be watching and hoping.
I'm sure the majority of parents who's sons and daughters have
needlessly lost their lives in The Middle East as part of Bush's
'crusade' will agree with me. That the banal cretin was stupid
enough to use that word on camera reveals all we need to know about
the Republican psyche, that they painstakingly endeavor to
strengthen at every opportunity.
More of the same ? Ugh ..........no thank you.
Bob
Humanist, atheist, realist, sentimentalist, Brit.
Man creates his gods in his own image;
and then spends the rest of his life
manipulating them to his heart's content.
| Quote: | Last week belonged to the Democrats, this week to the
Republicans. Now, after the showy conventions of the past two
weeks, the real work of this election can begin.
http://go.sojo.net/ct/tpLWub110SId/
September 5, 2008.
--
Shalom/Salaam/Pax! Rowland Croucher
http://jmm.aaa.net.au/ (20,000 articles 4000 humor)
Blogs - http://rowlandsblogs.blogspot.com/
Justice for Dawn Rowan - http://dawnrowansaga.blogspot.com/
Funny Jokes and Pics - http://funnyjokesnpics.blogspot.com/ |
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**Rowland Croucher**
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: Beyond Palin's Personality |
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bob young wrote:
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**Rowland Croucher** wrote:
Hearts & Minds by Jim Wallis
=================================================
Beyond Palin's Personality
While many conservatives have known and admired Sarah Palin for
some time, most Americans do not know her. So the intense media
focus on the new Republican vice-presidential nominee was to be
expected. But some of it has been inappropriate, especially when
reporters go after the Palin family's choices. The suggestion
that running for vice president with a 5-month-old special-needs
child and a pregnant 17-year-old daughter should make her
suspect as a mother is a blatant double standard that would not
be applied to a male candidate. All four candidates should
indeed focus on the needs of their families, and it's clear they
all do. But a mother with children should have as much freedom
to run for office as a father in the same situation.
Palin introduced herself to the country with last night's speech
to the Republican National Convention. ;She gave the crowd what
it was looking for -- the narrative of her life, an all-out
defense of John McCain, and strong criticisms of Democrats,
Washington, and the media. If anyone had any questions about her
being a formidable political figure, those were put to rest last
night. Republican leaders are taking pride this morning in
Palin's high school nickname: "Sarah Barracuda." Many found her
speech feisty and tough, while others found it negative and
smug. But Palin has clearly united the three legs of the modern
Republican Party -- social conservatives, economic
conservatives, and foreign policy hawks -- and really energized
that base, as was evident in the Convention Hall last night.
Media commentators across the spectrum commented on the success
of Palin's address. But the well-delivered speech still leaves
many questions unanswered. As conservative columnist Steve
Chapman wrote in the Chicago Tribune,
Palin has another, more complicated task that this speech
postponed: reaching out to millions of people who are honestly
wondering if she has the experience, depth and temperament to
step into the Oval Office. What many of those Americans need to
see are qualities like judgment, wisdom, tolerance and
flexibility. Those traits were conspicuous by their absence
tonight.
With two months to go, the questions will certainly be raised.
The most important one that is emerging is which ticket will be
most able to reach out to many people in the middle in both
parties and the all-important political independents. Facts will
be important. Whose tax policies will most benefit low-income
and middle-class families? Who has a plan to reverse the
economic downturn? Who has the smartest strategy for countering
the real threats of terrorism? And who has the best and most
comprehensive response to the full range of moral issues that
are of deep concern to people of faith?
Now, all four of the political figures on their respective party
tickets have been shown to have compelling personal stories. All
four are "real people," as the slogan goes. But this election
must not just be about personalities, or inspiring personal
histories; it must be about the issues, the records, the
leadership, and the facts. May God help us to stay focused on
that.
He won't.......... your god is a myth
And four more years of the same will not be a myth, it will be a
tragedy which the entire world recognises.
Obama will be greeted wordlwide as a breath of fresh air. He will,
of course, work his butt off to prove his worth, and I for one will
be watching and hoping.
I'm sure the majority of parents who's sons and daughters have
needlessly lost their lives in The Middle East as part of Bush's
'crusade' will agree with me. That the banal cretin was stupid
enough to use that word on camera reveals all we need to know about
the Republican psyche, that they painstakingly endeavor to
strengthen at every opportunity.
More of the same ? Ugh ..........no thank you.
Bob
Humanist, atheist, realist, sentimentalist, Brit.
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I'm with you re Bush/McCain/Obama, Bob...
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Shalom/Salaam/Pax! Rowland Croucher
http://jmm.aaa.net.au/ (20,000 articles 4000 humor)
Blogs - http://rowlandsblogs.blogspot.com/
Justice for Dawn Rowan - http://dawnrowansaga.blogspot.com/
Funny Jokes and Pics - http://funnyjokesnpics.blogspot.com/ |
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Patrick
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: Beyond Palin's Personality |
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"bob young" <alaspectrum@netvigator.com> wrote ...
| Quote: | Obama will be greeted wordlwide as a breath of fresh air. He will,
of course, work his butt off to prove his worth, and I for one will
be watching and hoping.
I'm sure the majority of parents who's sons and daughters have
needlessly lost their lives in The Middle East as part of Bush's
'crusade' will agree with me.
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What is your opinion of America joining in WWII?
Was that a needless loss of lives also?
| Quote: | More of the same ? Ugh ..........no thank you.
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It seems all you liberal whiners try to equate McCain with Bush.
This really isn't the truth, you know. When Obama didn't vote
"present" (instead of taking a stance), he voted the most liberal
record in the US Senate. Even more liberal than Hillary..... |
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