This is NOT a political post! Just wondering what everyones take is on Sarah having 5 children and having the possibility of becoming the next President of the United States?

I personally raised six children, the youngest being 21. I had help, I had house keepers, I had a husband who was self employed and was able to be there in a moments notice. It was NOT NOT NOT easy! I myself cannot IMAGINE trying to run the country too. Also, just because they are no longer living with us the parenting doesn't stop.

Granted she is the Govenor of Alaska but do you know that Austin Texas has a larger population than the entire state of Alaska?????

Just heard on CNN that her 17 year old daughter is pregnant. Now Sarah can add grandmother to her resume.

What are your thoughts? P.S. I am a registered Republican for your info

Depends upon the age of the children. In Mrs. Palin's case, she has the 4-mo old son and another girl that looks to be about 4 yrs. old. The other 3 are grown children, including the 17yr old who will soon be married and a mother herself.

So I don't see a problem here. Also, Mrs. Palin has a great husband, staff, and now Secret Service watching over the safety of everyone.

I'm very impressed by what I have seen so far and knew about Mrs. Palin previous to her receiving the VP spotlight.

Sure beats the alternative for me too.

This is not a political viewpoint either, it's more about equality for women. While watching CNN, I believe, I heard someone pose that same question. It was promptly answered by one of the women that there is never a count of the number of children when a man's name is put forward for office.

Women haven't really come that far, have they? :dontknow:

I can't imagine doing it all but GOD bless her!!!

Originally Posted by meriboo

I can't imagine doing it all but GOD bless her!!!

Sarah Palin is obviously a talented and ambitious woman. I sure wouldn't want to take it on, but I think she is up to it, and I admire her for her strength.

Originally Posted by Peachie

While watching CNN, I believe, I heard someone pose that same question. It was promptly answered by one of the women that there is never a count of the number of children when a man's name is put forward for office.

Peachie, bang on!

I agree with Barack Obama on this subject. When asked about the story he replied, "Let's keep the families out of it."

Good for you, Barack!

I think the families should be kept out of it also. However, I do think it is a legitimate question to ask how much can one person handle. If Sarah were a physician wouldn't you expect her to give up her day job for the Presidency? Obviously she can't give up her family!!!
Peachy you are right, we probably wouldn't be asking this question of a male candidate....Robert Kennedy comes to mind. I am by no means mother of the year, and I am not questioning her mothering skills. I am just asking how realistic is this scenerio.........from a 54 yr old mother of 6 the chaos is still pretty fresh in my mind!!!

Who are we to judge who can handle what? What you can handle may not be what I can handle. As a woman and mother, I couldn't handle any type of political position while raising my children, however, I have a good friend who was able to do it hands down.

I won't judge.

I applaud Barack Obama too, Kahuna. Perhaps he realizes there is no distinction between racism and sexism.

Wannabee, WHERE IS THE FATHER? If Mr. Palin was in Sarah's position, this wouldn't even be a debate. You were blessed with a lovely family with 6 children but there are mothers out there with that number of children and they work a fulltime job too, it isn't impossible, the most important part of child rearing is love and discipline and the home does not have to be chaotic. I'm sure Mr. Palin will help his wife manage the rest and they will have "staff" for the mundane chores. IMHO, the debate would best be left to the candidates abilities.

Bright, you posted before I could get this out,

Three comments:

Bright...I agree ...who are we to judge.

Peachy...I am personally offended by the question...it would not be asked of a man and should not be asked of a woman.

Kahuna....I agree..Barack said it right keep the families out of the debate ...none of our business how either family will be run in the event they are elected.

Originally Posted by Wannabee

This is NOT a political post! Just wondering what everyones take is on Sarah having 5 children and having the possibility of becoming the next President of the United States?

How can a post asking everyones take on the Republican VP candidate not be political? :dontknow: I guess political has turned into such a negative word on TOTV that no-one wants to rub shoulders with it.

My take on Sarah Palin is .... it's about time we had a stellar candidate run for high political office! Presumably she will have her devoted husband and older children to help with the little ones, and hired help to handle the mundane aspects of domestic life.

Go Sarah go!

Peachy: Those words from Barack Usama are BS, he did said that, but send the dogs after her, read and listen to the lefty press and TV.

EFRAHIN....you are spot on !!!! Sen Obama learned well in Chicago..this is a absolute tactic used in organizing...he will NEVER do the slamming, but let someone else do it....if those who buy into this stuff think that the Obama campain and KOS and MOVEON and sites like that are not on the same team...same page...same playbook, you are living in a vaccuum !

Do I smell men?

1rnfl 1rnfl 1rnfl 1rnfl OMG! Susan! I'm crying I'm laughing so hard!