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Originally Posted by chelsea24
Jackie Kennedy made damn sure her children worked for the good of all Americans. They didn't sit back on their Trust Funds. In fact the entire Kennedy family was raised in that tradition of public service. JFK never took his salary as President, I don't think you can say that about anyone else. Just because Caroline hasn't been flouncing around in the spotlight doesn't mean she hasn't been working for the good of New Yorkers, especially when it comes to education.
As for you comment on Palin being possibly the best president we would have had, trust me you'll never know. She will never be elected. The core she appeals to is a very small minority of the extreme right Republicans. She doesn't have a prayer in hell of ever becoming elected.  |
"Camelot" is part of a fantasy view of England during feudal times, as opposed to the Kennedy Administration and the entire clan. What some may call an "enlightened time" centered around a fabled family; can be also viewed as one of the most bungled presidencies ever, matched with blatant nepotism and flubbed foreign relations, tied into a political machine that was able to cover up White House tawdryisms and the facts surrounding an after-party death.
Whether Ms. Onassis inspired her daughter during the years from age 6 (when JFK died) to age 18 (when Mr. Onassis died), considering that most of those years involved living in Europe, is subjective. Suffice to say that being well-heeled allows the freedom to do or be what one wants.
Whether Ms. Kennedy is appointed or not, it is a New York issue. May the governor show wisdom in his decision.
Whether in the future Gov. Palin finds herself as a Senator from Alaska, that is an Alaskan issue. Their voters are inherently just as wise as any from the other 49 states, including New York and Illinois.
Whether Gov. Palin is ever elected into a national office, a lot will depend upon the qualifications of any opponent. It is not inconceivable that Gov. Palin four-to-eight years from now will be as prepared for national office as a four-years-ago heretofore unknown Illinois State Senator and candidate for the U.S. Senate grew to be. It would be nice to think that people can accept the potential for professional growth in others from opposing political parties, as they would like many to have regarding the President-elect.
And as far as Gov. Palin's voter appeal being only with "a very small minority of the extreme right Republicans," that opinion is in error. Rough edges and blunt talk is refreshing, especially to Independents not in awe of political quasi-royalty who believe title to various public office is a birthright.