Originally Posted by DaleMN

Ya know I would think those who dislike Obama (to put it kindly) could come up with better reasons to slam him than the teleprompter. That is so lame.

Teleprompter = Charlie McCarthy
and Edgar Bergen = ?????

Who needs a teleprompter to address a classroom of 5th graders?...Isn't there a game show "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader"?

[QUOTE=villagegolfer;390092]Just a little humor:

http://www.theonion.com/video/obamas...famil%2C14383/

Now thats funny right there, I don't care who ya are.

Originally Posted by RichieLion

I think Palin is about to announce. I can't really believe it. Most people know I have a lot of admiration for Palin, but realistically she has absolutely no chance. She would be better off using her time to articulate her vision of "American Idealism" and "Pride In God And Country" that she does so well, and if she limits herself to that, it can help to create and inspire the mood for a Republican victory. The campaign waters are muddy enough.

Now THAT I can agree with. Give her some more experience on using a 'bully pulpit' so that she can refine herself a bit in order to avoid some of the gaffes she's made.

I've said it before and I'll say it again - though I disagree with her a lot, she's got the kind of charisma that will get people off the couch and into the voting booth if she uses it right. She's got "it".

Originally Posted by villagegolfer

Why is she toast?

No real backing? That is the democrats dream, not reality.

Ridiculous nomination for VP? She invigorated McCains chances. White guilt and 96% of blacks voting for Obama was the sealer.
I personally do not think of her as a President, but I abhor the way she is represented by the left-wing propaganda machine.

You actually think that she invigorated McCain's chances? I think she is what cost him the election. The Republicans had many choices for a VP and they picked a little known from Alaska.

She is still running on those laurals. If she every gets enough support to run on a ticket and that is a big IF, her excess baggage (Bristol, her quitting the governorship, her rhetoric, to name a few) will be enough to launch her into oblivion. She will become a footnote in history.

Originally Posted by zcaveman

You actually think that she invigorated McCain's chances? I think she is what cost him the election. The Republicans had many choices for a VP and they picked a little known from Alaska.

She is still running on those laurals. If she every gets enough support to run on a ticket and that is a big IF, her excess baggage (Bristol, her quitting the governorship, her rhetoric, to name a few) will be enough to launch her into oblivion. She will become a footnote in history.

The fact is that McCain's campaign was in the toilet. Look it up if you don't believe me. Sarah Palin's appointment put him on the map. She was a media darling up to that point. Why, because she went after Republican's in Alaska and revealed their corrupt action and got them kicked out on their keister.

The media gulped, and after getting their bearings, went on a protracted "napalm bombing" of all things "Palin". It lasts to this very day.

But, she beats them over and over again. How does that "dumb bunny" do it? The lame stream media is a joke.

Originally Posted by zcaveman

You actually think that she invigorated McCain's chances? I think she is what cost him the election. The Republicans had many choices for a VP and they picked a little known from Alaska.

She is still running on those laurals. If she every gets enough support to run on a ticket and that is a big IF, her excess baggage (Bristol, her quitting the governorship, her rhetoric, to name a few) will be enough to launch her into oblivion. She will become a footnote in history.

People vote for the President, not the Vice President. They didn't vote for Cheney and they didn't vote for "gaffe-a-minute-Biden.

Be serious here. Blacks and white guilt got more votes then Palin supposedly lost.

I agree, RichieLion. McPain would have lost by a lot more if Palin hadne't been on the ticket. I had to hold my nose to vote for him, but Palin on the ticket helped. My brother absolutely refused to vote for McPain, but when Sarah came on board he relented. The media did a number on her big time. The media sent all those reporters to Alaska to find dirt on her. They didn't worry one bit about Obama's qualifications. Don't forget, before the so called economic crisis hit, McPain was ahead in the polls.

Originally Posted by sally jo

i agree, richielion. Mcpain would have lost by a lot more if palin hadne't been on the ticket. i had to hold my nose to vote for him, but palin on the ticket helped. my brother absolutely refused to vote for mcpain, but when sarah came on board he relented. The media did a number on her big time. the media sent all those reporters to alaska to find dirt on her. They didn't worry one bit about obama's qualifications. Don't forget, before the so called economic crisis hit, mcpain was ahead in the polls.

ditto!

Originally Posted by villagegolfer

People vote for the President, not the Vice President. They didn't vote for Cheney and they didn't vote for "gaffe-a-minute-Biden.

Be serious here. Blacks and white guilt got more votes then Palin supposedly lost.

Guilty?....I'm not even Catholic.

Originally Posted by DaleMN

Guilty?....I'm not even Catholic.

You talk in riddles and I rarely understand your posts. I am glad that there are people here who can construct a post that is understandable. Also your icon is rather irritable, but you knew that, right?

The eloquent and charisma is easy...delivering on the rhetoric is what most Americans prefer.

I always think a good measure of an individual is promises kept VS promises made.

For me personally I prefer good speakers, who know their subject and can talk from knowledge, not a script. Speakers who consistently rely on scripting are either not knowledgeable or want what they said documented...I really believe Obama is a deficient speaker, using what staff puts in front of him for what ever is the next group he is to face...or a shoring up of the personal status. In my humble opinion.

btk