Palin says all she ever asked for was a Diet Dr Pepper
The Rocky
Published November 7, 2008 at 4:18 p.m.
Photo by Associated Press
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin acknowledges the crowd during an election night rally in Phoenix.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin called her critics cowards and jerks Friday for deriding her anonymously and insisted she never asked for the expensive wardrobe purchased for her use on the presidential campaign.
"I never asked for anything more than a Diet Dr Pepper once in a while," Palin said as she returned to the governor's office from her two-month odyssey as the GOP vice presidential nominee. She said the Republican National Committee paid for the tens of thousands of dollars in designer clothes and accessories.
"Those are the RNC's clothes. They're not my clothes. I never forced anybody to buy anything," she said.
Republican Party lawyers are still trying to determine exactly what clothing was purchased for Palin at such high-end stores as Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, what was returned and what has become of the rest.
She particularly lashed out at the anonymous Republican campaign sources cited in a Fox News report who said she did not know Africa was a continent, not a country, and could not name the three countries in the North American Free Trade Agreement — Canada, the United States and Mexico.
"I consider it cowardly" that they did not allow their names to be used, she said.
Palin said those allegations aren't true. She recalled discussing Africa and NAFTA with aides who prepared her for the vice presidential debate with Democrat Joe Biden.
"If there are allegations based on questions or comments that I made in debate prep about NAFTA, and about the continent vs. the country when we talk about Africa there, then those were taken out of context," she said. "That's cruel, It's mean-spirited. It's immature. It's unprofessional and those guys are jerks if they came away with it, taking things out of context and then tried to spread something on national news. It's not fair, and it's not right." Palin also said she would not call on Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, to resign, although last month, before his re-election bid, she said he should "step aside" and "play a very statesmanlike role in this now." Stevens, 84, was found guilty on seven counts of trying to hide more than $250,000 in free home renovations and other gifts that he received from a wealthy oil contractor.
Three days after the election, Stevens, the longest serving Republican in Senate history, is about 3,500 votes ahead of Democratic challenger Mark Begich with thousands of absentee ballots to be counted in the next two weeks.
Said Palin on Friday: "The Alaska voters have spoken and me not being a dictator, won't be telling anyone what to do." When asked if she would call on him to resign, Palin said: "Not after the will of the people has been made manifest via that vote." Meanwhile, RNC lawyers are discussing with Palin whether what's left of the clothing and accessories purchased for her on the campaign trail will go to charity, back to stores or be paid for by Palin, a McCain-Palin campaign official said Friday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the campaign hadn't authorized comment.
The sorting should be completed in the next four or five days, the campaign official said, declining to say whether the RNC was sending anyone to Alaska to help take inventory.
The RNC spent at least $150,000 on designer clothing, accessories and beauty services for Palin after she became John McCain's running mate in September. The spending included $75,062 at Neiman Marcus in Minneapolis; $49,425 at Saks Fifth Avenue; $9,447 at Macy's; and $789 at the luxury retailer Barneys New York.
Some of the purchases were for Palin family members, such as $4,902 spent at upscale men's clothier Atelier and $92 at Pacifier, a Minneapolis baby boutique.
The McCain-Palin campaign said about a third of the clothing was returned immediately because it was the wrong size, or for other reasons. However, other purchases were apparently made after that, the campaign official said.
The spending drew a complaint against Palin and the RNC by a Washington government watchdog group. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission accusing Palin and the GOP of violating a federal ban on the use of campaign funds for personal expenses such as clothing.
The RNC didn't respond to repeated requests by The Associated Press for comment Friday.
It's routine for candidates to get professional hair and makeup services at campaign expense before they go on camera, but Palin's shopping spree at GOP donors' expense is unusual. It contrasted with the down-to-earth "hockey mom" image that Palin sought to craft and gave the campaign unwanted publicity in the form of newspaper headlines, Internet chatter and comedians' jokes.
FEC spokesman Bob Biersack declined to comment on the spending beyond confirming that the commission has received CREW's complaint.
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November 7, 2008
4:22 p.m.
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RoloFan writes:
Palin is a pathological liar.
November 7, 2008
4:24 p.m.
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Really writes:
Who cares....
November 7, 2008
4:26 p.m.
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UNV_ME writes:
The republican party needs to move as far away as they can from this woman. She makes the republicans look like complete idiots for nominating her. Palin should not be involved in politics whatsoever... for the sake of us all.
November 7, 2008
4:30 p.m.
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coachk writes:
Why would you say that she is a liar? Your man Obama and Biden lied on a daily basis about way more important stuff than who bought her clothes for the campaign make over. ( Camo was not appropriate for debate attair). She is exactly what conservatives are wanting and has more class than nearly all the others campaining this season regardless of party.
Give reasons as to what she has done in Alaska that make you say these dumb things without facts.
November 7, 2008
4:37 p.m.
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Steph writes:
coachk, EVERY politician lies, no matter what side they are on. Palin is, at best, talented enough to be a talk-show host and I think that's where she'll end up. However, I wish she'd just disappear into the obscurity so deservedly awaiting her.
November 7, 2008
4:43 p.m.
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RoloFan writes:
"She is exactly what conservatives are wanting. . ."
Fine. You'll lose the next election, too.
November 7, 2008
4:49 p.m.
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ifyem writes:
Anyone who thinks this woman should run an any national ticket needs to have their head examined..I know quite a few people who DIDNT vote for McCain because of this idiot..Do us all a favor Jane Winbox and STAY IN ALASKA, oh and be sure to keep an eye on the scary Russians for us!!!
November 7, 2008
5:17 p.m.
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mytwosense writes:
Wow, that's some pit bull: "That's cruel, It's mean-spirited. It's immature. It's unprofessional and those guys are jerks if they came away with it, taking things out of context and then tried to spread something on national news. It's not fair, and it's not right."
It's the hit dog that howls...
November 7, 2008
5:21 p.m.
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chickenlittle1234 writes:
Any of you who have seen my posts know that I didn't vote for McCain, and that decision was hardened by his choice of Palin. That said, I'm shocked by how vicious and public this internal squabbling is. Like it or not, she's a power within the Republican Party now, and I wouldn't (and don't) underestimate her. She was clearly a great campaigner, and the hardcore base of the party adore her (almost in a squeemishly Oedipal manner). In other words, she ain't going anywhere. We'll see her on the national stage in 2010 (I think a Senate seat is available then) or 2012. That's my prediction, for what little it's worth.
November 7, 2008
5:28 p.m.
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Zay writes:
Please oh please let this not be the new face of the Republican party.
November 7, 2008
5:36 p.m.
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jkl writes:
Go get 'em, Sarah. You are the only reason I voted last Tuesday. You smart guys out there, try to figure this one.
November 7, 2008
5:38 p.m.
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anderson writes:
I thought the attack on Palin's clothing was somewhat unfair (did they expect her to dress down?), and the claim that she didn't know Africa was a continent (apparently from an anonymous Rep. insider) was highly suspect on its face.
She says: "It's unprofessional and those guys are jerks if they came away with it, taking things out of context and then tried to spread something on national news."
Agreed. It is wrong. It's also a pretty accurate description of what right and left-wing talk radio and certain cable news shows do on a daily basis and you can see it reflected in the letters to the RMN.
November 7, 2008
5:57 p.m.
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gardog writes:
Dems hate her because she's no less bumbling and silly than Joe "the plagiarizer" Biden.
November 7, 2008
6:01 p.m.
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TimeLord writes:
Poor lying Sarah. One question, pork queen; since you're so adamant they weren't your clothes, what were you doing wearing them, buying them for your white trash husband, and dressing your children in them?
November 7, 2008
6:04 p.m.
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Oh_Wise_One writes:
I know she is doing well when the wingnuts and socialists hate her. Go Sarah. 2012.
November 7, 2008
6:05 p.m.
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mytwosense writes:
chickenlittle: "Like it or not, she's a power within the Republican Party now, and I wouldn't (and don't) underestimate her. She was clearly a great campaigner, and the hardcore base of the party adore her (almost in a squeemishly Oedipal manner). In other words, she ain't going anywhere. We'll see her on the national stage in 2010 (I think a Senate seat is available then) or 2012. That's my prediction, for what little it's worth."
She's here to stay in terms of staying famous, but politically, she's damaged goods. I predict more ethics scandals will come to light, as well, since she's not very good at covering up her abuses.
November 7, 2008
6:10 p.m.
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HolierThanThou writes:
Whew! I'm glad she's not going to be president.
Of course, her former conservative supporters are busy trying to palm off blame for their failures onto her. She was a bad pick but she didn't pick herself to run for vice president. She didn't even have any idea what a vice president did much less express any desire to be one before they tapped her. Poor girl!
You may just as well have picked a straight-C grade high school cheerleader for the job. And then you beat the poor girl up when she can't name the capital of Burkina Faso? That's not nice! Ornery a$$h0*es! Now leave that poor woman alone!
November 7, 2008
6:11 p.m.
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RideWinter writes:
Palin doesn't directly deny that she thought Africa was a country. She is emotionally intelligent, but is lacking intellect.
It's pretty obvious that part of the Republican party is scared that she will get nominated as their candidate the next election (a very real possibility given the fanaticism of her backers). So they are doing their best to discredit her so that doesn't happen. Probably a wise move.
November 7, 2008
6:13 p.m.
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sawzallartist writes:
All I wanted was a Pepsi....and they wouldn't give it to me....all I wanted was a Pepsi.....and they wouldn't give it to me...
Institutionalized!
If you get it punks not dead!
November 7, 2008
6:16 p.m.
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hillbillygoth writes:
LMFAO!!!
November 7, 2008
6:18 p.m.
ifyem writes:
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November 7, 2008
6:25 p.m.
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whyflyguy writes:
Goes to you show you how out of touch these people are with the Marjory of the middle class Americans. Have you heard about Cindy Mc Cain's $300K outfit?
http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2008/09...
November 7, 2008
6:49 p.m.
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1world writes:
Palin is yesterday's news. She wasn't deserving to be on the stage she found herself on, but she was needed as a prop to get McCain's ratings back up - and it worked wonders. Not long afterward she was found out to be a dolt. (is that too old school?) She was not intelligent, but she could speak. She is a chameleon and very good at becoming something she isn't.
A liar... sure, but as someone stated earlier, all politicians lie. I however find it odd about what she does lie about. She was a proponent for hate among her "loyalists" and I was appalled just listening to what she would insinuate. I would be ashamed to be associated with anyone of that ilk, but that is just my opinion and I am very solid on that.
If she is the "face of the Republican Party", then the Republicans are in for some hard times.
November 7, 2008
6:52 p.m.
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Colorado_Jack writes:
It's true I didn't vote for McCain because she was on the ticket. Until McCain picked her I was truly "on-the-fence". The reason was experience - she simply didn't have it and didn't seem to have the tools to learn on the job. Case in point: It took her 5 colleges to gain a degree from a no-name institution. Two years ago she was mayor of a town the size of an apartment building in New York. For these reasons and others she was wrong for the job - especially considering McCain would have been the oldest 1st term President (i.e. he might have died in office - God save us all if that happened).
In any case, Sarah can now return to Alaska in earn all our respect by becoming the leader so many of us hoped she would be. Maybe she'll be back, maybe not, but next time I know she'll know the difference between Macro & Micro economics.
November 7, 2008
6:54 p.m.
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jersey writes:
Steph: I concur with the majority of your points especially the one about riding off into the sunset. Preferably on Bullwinkle. As for the talk show host part that all depends on the type of show. Now keep in mind until it was pointed out the dingbat thought Africa was a country rather than a continent. Fear not Alex Trebek, your job is secure. However, as to the Saturday morning cartoon host? He/she might be in serious trouble!
November 7, 2008
7 p.m.
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me2 writes:
When a Republican conservative can look bad on Fox News, it is all over for them.
November 7, 2008
7:25 p.m.
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rage_against_the_stupid writes:
If I were a woman, I would be beyond angry, as a male I'm disgusted. Let's see, all women are vacuous, lying, thieving pork queens.
I say all women, because all the women I know are sisters, aunts, wives, mothers and grandmothers that are hard working and self-reliant. They relish in their families and care about their communities and this country. They speak openly, honestly and without prompting. Sara Palin is a real woman and should be admired or at least respected.
Now you won this election, it's over, please change your own diaper and shut up-
November 7, 2008
7:25 p.m.
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chill134 writes:
Are we really still talking about Palin? I don't know if the media got the memo or not, but, she and McCain lost. Obama is the president elect. To the liberal media; you did you job. You slandered her and McCain to the fullest extent. It's over now. You can leave her alone. And for the Republicans sake, I hope she goes away. If she is in any way associated with the GOP, we have a long road ahead of us.
November 7, 2008
7:32 p.m.
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Faux_Noise writes:
All I wanted was a Pepsi! Just a Pepsi.
But she wouldn't give it to me!
November 7, 2008
7:42 p.m.
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sawzallartist writes:
chill134 writes:
"To the liberal media; you did you job. You slandered her and McCain to the fullest extent. It's over now. You can leave her alone."
You understand these charges have come from the McCain camp?
What has been said by the Republicans about her in the aftermath has been far more vile than anything said by anyone on the left.
Stop blaming the media...its sad
November 7, 2008
7:59 p.m.
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gregu710 writes:
"Zay writes:
Please oh please let this not be the new face of the Republican party."
I hope this is not the case, but if this is true, I guess the Republican Party will soon go the way of the Whigs and Federal Party, and the party of Ike and Ronald Reagan is dead.
And Chill, all of the attacks are coming from WITHIN the RNC and the McCain campaign, and Fox News, not the "liberal media", so get your facts straight! As is to be expected, just like so many before her, she is being thrown under the bus by the GOP for the fact that they ran a crappy campaign and picked a highly unsuitable VP candidate. Politics is the ultimate level of Darwinism, and at this point the GOP is no longer the fittest. It can figure out what is wrong with it (being highjacked by a small socially conservative hard liner group), purge the party and reinvent itself along its' former lines, or die an ignomious death. Elephants don't forget, but how are they about learning?
November 7, 2008
8:03 p.m.
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gregu710 writes:
sawzallartist, you don't expect the neo-cons to let facts get in the way of their nonsense do you. A news outlet did slander her, Fox, and I guess by somebodies standard somewhere they could be considered "liberal", perhaps if Ann Coulter starts her own network that is....
November 7, 2008
8:15 p.m.
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sawzallartist writes:
gregu710 writes:
"sawzallartist, you don't expect the neo-cons to let facts get in the way of their nonsense do you."
When livin' by the narrative who needs facts?
Peace
November 7, 2008
8:18 p.m.
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Norseman writes:
Oh the dreadful irony of it all!! Sarah Palin didn't seem to have any problem exaggerating about President-Elect Obama hanging out with William Ayers, or any of the other rhetoric that she spewed on the campaign trail. But, when the RNC throws her under their own bus, she cries about it. I've never seen a hockey mom or a pit-bull cry.
Just like 2000, when Bush/Cheney/Rove whispered about McCain's sanity, it proves the RNC will eat it's own. She's damaged goods now, and won't be back in 2012. I'll predict now, that Gov. Pawlenty from MN will be the next RNC candidate.
November 7, 2008
8:54 p.m.
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Uno writes:
That's OK Sarah, I still like you, you are still a lot smarter that over 63 million retards (or about 20% or the population) who picked this clown;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpGH02...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeD_vb...
November 7, 2008
9:03 p.m.
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gardog writes:
O'Bama stuttered more times in today's media "treat" than a little school kid who fond himself in front of the cutest girl in school. What a farce. He has the same level of experience as Palin who was not qualified to be president. He picked Biden because he was simply dumber than the rest of teh options and will follow in lock step .
November 7, 2008
9:10 p.m.
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SierraStorm writes:
At least, unlike you Democrats, she isn't a Communist or Socialist sympathizer. The only thing wrong with Palin is the back stabbing liberal RNC. They used her and they now need a scape goat for their ignorance and betrayal of the Republican platform.
Want to be a good Communist? Become a Democrat!
November 7, 2008
9:29 p.m.
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ImissColo writes:
To _rage_against_the_stupid. Thank you. Your mother, wife and children (if you have either) are lucky people. It took a man to tell the snarkey females to sit on it. Women have always been the worst enemies of other women. I don't know what the men might have gotten from your post, but I hope it was something similar. If a guy is snarkey what do they call him?
November 7, 2008
10:01 p.m.
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jersey writes:
Sure gardog. With your obvious preconceived notions of whatever the man does will be wrong and inadequate, your post is not surprising. I watched the same press conference as you. The funny thing is, perception, just like beauty, is in the eyes of the beholder.
November 7, 2008
10:08 p.m.
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HolierThanThou writes:
If a guy is snarkey we usually call him the one with the black eye.
November 7, 2008
10:34 p.m.
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Gonzopozo writes:
Maybe she could take a few online geography courses during the next couple of years to get ready for 2012. They have computers in Alaska, don't they? She could get John to show her how to sign on. Oh, wait.
November 7, 2008
10:34 p.m.
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watcher1 writes:
You've got to love these republicans eating their own. What nitwits! Leave the lady alone, already.
November 7, 2008
11:05 p.m.
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joggle writes:
I'm having a really hard time believing her. I have a friend that works for the Denver Marriott DTC hotel where she spent a night. Apparently she personally called ahead of time to check the reservation and confirm other details. She just doesn't come across as a hands-off type of person to me.
November 7, 2008
11:15 p.m.
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johna writes:
You guys should worry less about Palin and worry more about the pathetic little man who insults Nancy Reagan. The messiah looked and acted like he was lost today, stuttering and sweating. We are headed for one hell of a train wreck with this empty suited weak sister.
November 8, 2008
3:18 a.m.
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rj1967 writes:
She doesn't necessarily have to wait til 2010 for an open senate seat. Ted Stevens will likely be tossed from the senate (He got convicted of 7 felonies last month - but won the election regardless). When that seat comes open, I believe she can run for it.
November 8, 2008
7:11 a.m.
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Blair writes:
Here is a great example of our modern society. The winners cannot win with dignity and the losers cannot lose with dignity. The Democrats won and yet , from the vindictivenss exibited on these postings, that is not enough. They must continue beating that dead horse. The Republicans seem to be in a CYA mode and blame their failings on Palin. If spending this amount of money on a wardrobe for her was illegal or unethical, then the blame falls on the idiot that authorized the expense, not Palin. Yes, I believe all politicians are liars, but, is not that a reflection on the ones that vote and believe the lies? Oh wait, it is not my fault that they lied or made promises they cannot keep. It's not my fault I believed them. Obama promised not to raise taxes on the middle class, and to increase government size and influence. Where will the money come from? He is just going to raise taxes on the rich and on businesses/corporations. The rich will not pay more, they have lawyers and accountants to protect their money unlike the middle class. If business cannot make the same profit after taxes, the increase is passed on. If they connot pass it on, then they cut expenses, which usually means to cut jobs or pay.
The Democrats won, game over for now. Show some dignity.
November 8, 2008
7:29 a.m.
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fishoutawater writes:
To think this woman was that close to the presidency is really scary, "dont ya know". I mean, "goodness", she'll say whatever she thinks you want to hear. This "token" choice of McCains will NOT be running in 2012 because by then we'll have a lot more than clothing to question her on. Come to think of it, having her run in 2012 might be a good thing. Palin vs. Hilary! Hilary'd crush her in a debate.
Gobama!
November 8, 2008
7:52 a.m.
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Blair writes:
If you are going to question the clothing expenses for Palin, then be fair and question the expensive clothing worn by Michelle Obama. If he came from such poor roots and is a man of the middle class, then who is paying for her $300,000 wardrobe? How does he afford a million dollar plus house? Is it her money, his money or supporters money? If the money came from friends and supporters, do they expect something in return? If you expect ethics from one, then expect ethics from all.
November 8, 2008
8:04 a.m.
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xeeian writes:
Does this remind anyone of Nixon's Checker's speech?
November 8, 2008
8:19 a.m.
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gardog writes:
Jersey = pot calling the kettle black.
Obama ran a brilliant political campaign. McCain did not.
That doesn't make his policies or motives not suspect and doesn't mean people who disagree with the "images" put forth wrong. However, your posts are "obviously" willing to praise unpraiseworthy activities just because Obama was there. That's silly and not very thoughtful nor fact based.
Tell me what our President-elect said in that press conference that a revelation and not offered during the last 6 mos of campaign rhetoric? We all knew he was concerned about the economy - everyone that lives in America is as well.
Try being honest - intellectually and with yourself.
November 8, 2008
8:19 a.m.
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jsvaldez writes:
Palin was more experienced than Obama, as far was running government if only at the state level, but this is not the point. I agree with the postings that say media did its job and now they need to get back to reporting on crucial news stories such as killer whales disappearing near Washington State, and what kind of dog the President-Elect is going to buy. By the way, did you notice the "Oh you-know-what" look on his face at his press conference after being briefed on the economy? Good luck Obama!
November 8, 2008
8:39 a.m.
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Speak writes:
“Sara Palin is a real woman and should be admired or at least respected” “Now you won this election, it's over, please change your own diaper and shut up-"
Ditto! the Dems are hell-bent on Divide, it’s never too soon to jump back in The two-faces of unintelligent being (better known as Liberal-JackA..)
“All of the attacks are coming from WITHIN the RNC and the McCain campaign, and Fox News, not the "liberal media", so get your facts straight! Elephants don't forget, but how are they about learning?”
They apparently are not Elephants they seem more like cowardly JackA…DEMS that won’t show themselves (admit their party affiliation they now belong to). What’s great is to see and hear just what the media wants to report again. How many stories out there that has actual people, places and a named source about the “Mutt” that we will never read or hear about. Even after the WIN for the “Mutt” we are seeing and reading NONE of the undercover brother stories. I do not have a problem with the published stories but can you hook us up with all of them!
November 8, 2008
8:55 a.m.
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Superstar writes:
Once again, Palin's critics are conveniently leaving out facts. Like how much was spent on Hillary Clinton's wardrobe, Obama and Biden's suits? Guaranteed, it's more than you and I spend. So, this is part of our pathetic political process, whether you're a Republican or a Democrat, and we taxpayers can't do much about it. She didn't ask for any of it, and if it was excessive blame the process, because both parties are the problem. When will people stop picking on Palin? Probably never, because the snooty Ivy League types can't stand the thought of a genuine, down-to-earth, intelligent woman from a Western school emerging as a major force.
November 8, 2008
9:08 a.m.
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Speak writes:
Just a great example with a named source that is actually in a real court…and not coming from an anonymous source.
"Larry Sinclair-Obama: Sex, Drugs, Lawsuits, YouTube and the Main Stream Media (MSM)". “By mondoreb in 2008 Election Coverage, All News, Blogosphere News, Breaking News, Country News, Illinois News, Society and Culture, State News, US News, US Politics”
"YouTube Suppressing the Popularity of the Sinclair Video?
After a hard day of non-reporting, the watchdog reporters of the Mainstream Media like to gather to compare the notes they didn’t take. Larry Sinclair Files Federal Suit against Obama Robert Novak Hinted at Sinclair’s Allegations in October Larry Sinclair has filed a federal suit against Barack Obama and others for harassment since the gay man released his video on YouTube alleging that the Senator from Illinois and Sinclair shared gay sex and cocaine in the back of a limo in Gurnee, IL in 1999.
Larry Sinclair’s federal lawsuit against Obama"
"But don’t expect to see anything in the MSM. That would mean that they would have to explain why the suit was filed. That would mean that they would have to lift their “black out” of the Sinclair story. The Larry Sinclair story about Barack Obama continues to get the silent treatment from the MSM. To us, that is the real story of the affair. We watched as the MSM judiciously ignored hard cold facts collected in the John Edwards-Rielle Hunter Love Child story by the National Enquirer. It appears that Obama will get the same courtesy. Now this morning, Big Head DC claims that YouTube, which is owned by Google, has attempted to suppress the popularity of Larry Sinclair’s video allegations about Obama. As reported in DBKP’s “Obama: Larry Sinclair Claims Gay Sex, Drugs in 1999 with Barack“, Sinclair says in the videos that he used cocaine with Sen. Barack Obama and performed a sex act on him in 1999. What scandal did the MSM press have no problem getting enthusiastic about last fall”?
Good luck trying to find and Read the rest of story:
Why does this matter the same reasons the continued attacks on Governor Palin matters. She “Ain’t “about to disappear as you “Mutt” (NOBAMA) lovers would like. If the “Mutt” took it up the butt…we GOP should not have to (Golly Gee it’s good to be back)
November 8, 2008
9:21 a.m.
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RoloFan writes:
"When will people stop picking on Palin? "
It's not picking on her if it's the facts. It's called taking responsibility for your behavior. It's called being humble enough to admit your shortcomings. It's called being smart enough to recognize why some people might be offended by your words and your actions. It's called living the Christian life that you claim to hold so dear.
I laugh at the men on this board who think that women are "eating their own." I'm an intelligent 54 year old woman and it makes me cringe to see such a low-life running for public office. It's been a long tough fight for women of my generation to earn the right to be taken seriously for any public office. A female candidate like Palin who is so ill-prepared for the Presidency does more harm than good for our gender.
It was McCain's biggest mistake and act of great arrogance to believe that he could throw any woman out there and it would garner more female votes. I like to think that we have more discernment than that.
November 8, 2008
9:31 a.m.
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MBR693 writes:
RoloFan writes:
"Palin is a pathological liar."
You're slandering someone without proof.
joggle writes:
"I'm having a really hard time believing her. I have a friend that works for the Denver Marriott DTC hotel where she spent a night. Apparently she personally called ahead of time to check the reservation and confirm other details. She just doesn't come across as a hands-off type of person to me."
Wow. Who could trust a woman who does that?
Norseman writes:
"...when the RNC throws her under their own bus..."
Let's not jump to conclusions. So far, all we have is an anonymous source. Most Republicans I know, including most talk show hosts, are crediting Senator McCain for a failed campaign, not Governor Palin. It's yet to be determined if she contributed to a net loss/gain of votes.
gregu710 writes:
"...the party of Ike and Ronald Reagan is dead."
Possibly. Try to convince a moderate, let alone a liberal, that limited government is a good idea.
November 8, 2008
9:51 a.m.
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PonchoVia writes:
As long as Palin and the Republican party believe the "problem" lies outside of themselves, they will fail. For example, Palin still believes her problem is the media. If only the media would change, then she thinks she will succeed. The problem is not the media - it will always be there. The problem is Palin's reaction to the media.
Interestingly, Palin, in her very first speech to the US, at the RNC, was already griping about the liberal media! That was the FIRST time we heard from her. Prior to that the media (and the US people) knew nothing about her, and the entire US was fairly trying to find out about this person who we knew nothing about, but would be forced to vote for or against in only a few months time.
Palin and the Republican party need to take a good hard look within themselves for the "problem" and the solution. The American people have spoken loudly. They've rejected the polarizing, partisan rhetoric of Palin and the Republican party of the past decade.
November 8, 2008
10:12 a.m.
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jefferson3 writes:
Now that we know the truth about palin's greed and mccain's willingness to sell her out, what next repubs??? How is this President-elect Obama's fault???
November 8, 2008
10:18 a.m.
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ghoax writes:
it's just the beginning of the offensive, just like the Bush stole the election and Bush derangement telespeak. My bet is that the leaker was really an inside plant by the d's to scoop up anything they can use as they start the campaign against Republicans for 2012.
I don't like much of what any democrat has to offer, but, I have to hand it to them, they know how to use the propaganda machine and the media to push their agenda...and they spin half truths into the biggest belief...which is why you must constantly doubt anything you read or hear in the press.
oh well such is life, the fakes, the spinmiesters get the short term wins and profits and control, but eventually, when the masses figure out the con job, it collapses on their weak pillars of deception. The dems are good, but not that good.
November 8, 2008
10:23 a.m.
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jefferson3 writes:
ghoax,
Adjust your tinfoil hat, it's falling into your eyes.
November 8, 2008
10:59 a.m.
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gregu710 writes:
"They apparently are not Elephants they seem more like cowardly JackA…DEMS that won’t show themselves (admit their party affiliation they now belong to)."
Speak, if this is the thinking of those in charge of the RNC, then the GOP is best left dead. Either you look at the failures within your party, and your party takes responsiblity and accountability for your own failing, instead of inventing conspiracies, scapegoats, etc... or your party deserves to die an ingnomious death. Please, Dem agents within the GOP, or Republicans hiding their true party affiliations, you sound so much like the company who labels a whistleblower a "disgruntled employee" rather than fixing the problem! Are you sharing tin foil hats with ghoax? I make you a promise, if Obama fails or goes in a really bad direction that does not seem in the best interest of the middle class of this country (ie a moderate line, not a liberal or conservative line!), I will be the first to denounce him, because I am an unaffiliated voter. I liked his message, his optimism, his frankness about our challenges, and I also liked the fact that he didn't try resorting to smear tactics to the level of the McCain campaign (in particular Palin!). Now, I know I'm asking for the heavens to align here, but can any of you or those on here who seem to share your theories and lack of accountability admit that the McCain campaign ran a poor campaign and that Palin was a horrible choice, or are all of the moderate Republicans who jumped ship because they were horrified by her as a pick for VP just Dems hiding their true affiliations?
November 8, 2008
11:01 a.m.
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gregu710 writes:
"MBR693 writes:
Possibly. Try to convince a moderate, let alone a liberal, that limited government is a good idea."
THere are a few of us out there....
November 8, 2008
11:20 a.m.
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Speak writes:
"When will people stop picking on Palin? "
When the DEMS have convinced themselves she is irrelevant…Good Luck with that!
“Prior to that the media (and the US people) knew nothing about her, and the entire US was fairly trying to find out about this person who we knew nothing about, but would be forced to vote for or against in only a few months time.”
“ FAIRLY” I bet using that word burned your middle finger
"problem" and the solution. The American people have spoken loudly. They've rejected the polarizing, partisan rhetoric of Palin and the Republican party of the past decade.”
Obviously not from reading this website and you continuing to have to defend your own polarizing, partisan rhetoric of Palin you JackA………
There you go again speaking for the American people…Advantage 2008 DEM’s..Not the total of American people. JackA..
"Tom Brokaw was On PBS Thursday evening with Charlie Rose. Two big elite socialist press moguls finally telling the truth about socialist Barack Hussein Obama. Why haven’t they admitted the truth before? Why hasn’t the socialist press vetted socialist Obama after 2 years? Can it be the socialist press doesn’t want to know the answers to very important questions about socialist Obama? Here is the part of the interview that pertained to Barack Obama. The interview in it's entirety can be found here :
http://www.charlierose.com/shows/2008...
CHARLIE ROSE: I don't know what Barack Obama's worldview is.
TOM BROKAW: No, I don't, either.
CHARLIE ROSE: I don't know how he really sees where China is.
TOM BROKAW: We don't know a lot about Barack Obama and the universe of his thinking about foreign policy.
CHARLIE ROSE: I don't really know. And do we know anything about the people who are advising him?
TOM BROKAW: Yeah, it's an interesting question.
CHARLIE ROSE: He is principally known through his autobiography and through very inspirational speeches.
TOM BROKAW: Two of them! I don't know what books he's read.
CHARLIE ROSE: What do we know about the heroes of Barack Obama?
TOM BROKAW: There's a lot about him we don't know.
"Let me help you with socialist Barack Hussein Obama’s heroes. Try using the internet since the socialist press won’t vet socialist Obama. We at SpeakNowAmerica.org and many others have pointed out socialist Obama’s friends, associates, and heroes. Here is a partial list for you. Communist Frank Davis, America hater Rev. Jeremiah Wright, American terrorist, anarchist / Marxist Bill Ayers, convicted felon Tony Rezko, Palestinian lover, Israeli hater Rashid Khaldi. Charlie Rose, Tom Brokaw do you see any trend here? "
November 8, 2008
4:15 p.m.
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Creative_N_Denver writes:
I don't know of one person who is in politics that hasn't lied. As for her clothes, please... how much do you think Hillary spent on her clothes when she was out trying to get votes? People running for office don't shop at WalMart! At least not for their clothes~ I felt this whole campaign was nothing but dirty name calling and lies.
November 8, 2008
5:20 p.m.
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RoloFan writes:
"how much do you think Hillary spent on her clothes "
Well that's an a good question, but it's safe to say she didn't feel the need to shop at Neiman-Marcus.
Hilary is a veteran of national politics. She did the smart thing by not making her clothes, hairdo or glasses (or lack of them) an issue. She wears pretty much the same style of clothing --- a pant suit. You can pretty much get by with 5 or 6 good suits, maybe 10 even she's traveling a lot. And you don't have to go to Neiman Marcus and pay $5000 for a decent suit.
It is known that she had a stylist do her hair every day in the same style because she never wanted her hair to be an issue.
See, Hilary never wanted her campaign to be about her looks. She wanted to be looked upon as a serious candidate for the Presidency. Can't say the same thing about Palin.
November 9, 2008
1:34 a.m.
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FRN4U writes:
right, left, red, blue.
both of them stink,
how about you?
see---http://georgegordon.com/communi...