McCain's VP Pick

[nevermind65]

Exactly. As I said...desperation.

Originally Posted by J. T. Toad

I thought it was more a slap in the face. a neener neener neener, I got 'yer change, a woman VP.


VP pick really is pomp and circumstance, unless, of course, death or incompetence (which would be a real stretch given prior presidencies) ensues. Which I wonder if Obama knew he would get tired looking over his back wearing Kevlar with Hillary as his choice.

[J. T. Toad]

Originally Posted by nevermind65

Exactly. As I said...desperation.

I guess if he were to lose, but when he wins, it exudes conceit.

[GlynMeek]

Originally Posted by bomelia

Funny!

I keep wondering though about Glyn "Don't you dare do that" Meek. If it was not a threat of sorts, then what was it? I mean, if I DO dare do that (), THEN what??

If I say (in person) to my kids Don't you dare do that and they do it anyways, trust me, feathers will fly. If I say that on a thread with a "" at the end, then it sounds like action is forthcoming, no?

Mike

Mike…don’t wonder, I’m still here…and ah well, here we go...since you insist on being obtuse, let me rephrase my admonition (which was EXACTLY what it was!) into something easier perhaps to understand, and with no hint of veiling, whatever obscure meaning you may have read into the previous statement.

HOW DARE YOU DO THAT?

You don't know me, you don't know my politics, and you don't know my ethical or moral boundaries yet out of absolutely nowhere, with no grounds whatsoever, YOU accuse ME of being "sexist".

…and then, to compound it, because I happen to have the temerity to challenge your aforementioned accusation, you decide to climb up on the lofty moral pedestal of unnecessary indignation and out of nowhere, you throw down a 'whine' because someone happens to disagree with you...

Remember, threatening fellow members is not allowed. Just because you disagree with me does not mean you can use a veiled threat.

You started it, you "invaded Poland", YOU MADE ACCUSATIONS AGAINST ME FOR NO REASON!

You got called on it was all that was all that happened, you didn't get threatened! And yes, the was there because I objected to your unwarranted and unnecessary accusation!

All the best

Glyn

PS "HOW DARE YOU DO THAT" was rhetorical, you are a bright guy and you KNOW it, don't be pedantic about it!

[Aspmann]

I can,t believe what I am reading. Its sad

[GlynMeek]

By the way, Mike...here's an excerpt from a political writeup today...

John McCain was aiming to make history with his pick of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, and historians say he succeeded.

Presidential scholars say she appears to be the least experienced, least credentialed person to join a major-party ticket in the modern era.

So unconventional was McCain’s choice that it left students of the presidency literally “stunned,” in the words of Joel Goldstein, a St. Louis University law professor and scholar of the vice presidency. “Being governor of a small state for less than two years is not consistent with the normal criteria for determining who’s of presidential caliber,” said Goldstein.

“I think she is the most inexperienced person on a major party ticket in modern history,” said presidential historian Matthew Dallek.

That includes Spiro T. Agnew, Richard Nixon’s first vice president, who was governor of a medium-sized state, Maryland, for two years, and before that, executive of suburban Baltimore County, the expansive jurisdiction that borders and exceeds in population the city of Baltimore.

It also includes George H.W. Bush’s vice president, Indiana Sen. Dan Quayle, who had served in the House and Senate for 12 years before taking office. And it also includes New York Rep. Geraldine Ferraro, who served three terms in the House before Walter Mondale chose her in 1984 as the first woman candidate on a major party ticket.

“It would be one thing if she had only been governor for a year and a half, but prior to that she had not had major experience in public life,” said Dallek of Palin. “The fact that he would have to go to somebody who is clearly unqualified to be president makes Obama look like an elder statesman.”

And Alaska is a much smaller state than Illinois, the political base of Barack Obama, whom Republicans have repeatedly criticized for being inexperienced, having served nearly four years in the U.S. Senate after eight in the Illinois state Senate.

“Not to belittle Alaska, but it’s different than the basket of issues you deal with in big, dynamic states.” Dallek said.

Palin has no experience in national office. Before becoming governor in December 2006, she served as a council member and mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, which had a population of slightly more than 5,000 during her time in office.

THIS was my point, but then I guess all these Presidential Scholars just don't like her because she is a woman!

Glyn

[392cobra]

The way y'all are using the word "sexist",you'd think it was a bad thing.

[GlynMeek]

Originally Posted by Aspmann

I can,t believe what I am reading. Its sad

Aspmann...don't be sad, it's just Mike and I messing around about politics and the like. He's a bright guy, and I kind of like challenging his ideas, just like he likes challenging others. Just because we disagree, I still respect his opinions, AND his right to express them. He and I both agree this is one of the things that makes this country unique!

This is tame compared to some of the stuff that's been on the forum....LOL

Glyn

[GlynMeek]

Originally Posted by 392cobra

The way y'all are using the word "sexist",you'd think it was a bad thing.

OK..so I overreacted a bit...just a TINY bit?...ROFL

Glyn

[Aspmann]

wtm442
If all the liberal maggots were to get off you would have no one to work on your car, deliver your SS check

[Jamo]

Originally Posted by Aspmann

wtm442
If all the liberal maggots were to get off you would have no one to work on your car, deliver your SS check

Nine posts in three years...two in this thread wondering alound about folk's political discussions and signatures which are certainly old hat around here...as if the current state of political discourse is bewildering.

Oh...you're from Florida.

[392cobra]

Jim,
I object to Jamo's quote as well as your's.

1. It gives maggots a bad name.
2. Why would you hold your mechanic or postman is such low esteem ?

[Stentor]

Originally Posted by GlynMeek

THIS was my point, but then I guess all these Presidential Scholars just don't like her because she is a woman!

Glyn

No, they probably skewered her because they are liberals and they want Obama to get elected.

By the way, what qualifications does one have to have in order to be considered a "presidential scholar?"

[wtm442]

Originally Posted by Aspmann

wtm442
If all the liberal maggots were to get off you would have no one to work on your car, deliver your SS check

Jim
The quote below my name is from Jamo, and is there because I think it is funny.

I would not allow a liberal to work on my car because most of them think a screwdriver is a drink, not a tool. And all postal workers are conservatives. Liberals want everything given to them by the government, so work is a 4 letter word to liberals.

Oh, and I'm not old enough to collect Social Security.

OK? Let the flames begin. I've got a lot of popcorn to eat while watching this thread.

[Ronbo]

Originally Posted by Jamo

Oh...you're from Florida.

Hey now, don't be messin with us swamp rats. We got bugs tougher than anyone from the left coast.

While the senator from Alaska is a good choice, I didn't care for the "here's your female politician ladies!" crap that was the first thing out of her mouth. Not to mention the "now I can do bla, bla especially for Alaskans. Wrong office honey, your supposed to focus on all Americans not just the 200 people in Alaska.

For some reason "send in the clowns" seems like great background music for this election.

[Jamo]

Ronbo...hehehehe...

That's they only think I am a bit concerned about too...a bit of a token.

I do, however, like the idea of a MILF in the White House though.

[bomelia]

Crap! Saw Jamo's sig on the thread and thought this was closed.

Glyn, seriously, get a LONG set of tongs and remove the wad. Your long rants mean little. I never accused you of being sexist. You just assumed that based on what I said.

Why in God's name are you so concerned about being called sexist? Go ahead.. call me a sexist or racist. See what happens.

Sarah Palin is a conservative's conservative. If you are a conservative, then you should be pleased. She chose life for her Down's baby when she knew this condition existed early on. She WANTS to drill. She fights corruption. She puts her "state" plane for sale on ebay. She killed Ted Steven's STUPID 250 M bridge to nowhere. Gutsy! She runs marathons (girl after me own heart). Sure, she is green behind the ears. But we all were/are at times. She will come up to speed. At least she has that option. Obama does not.

So, will you stay home on election day?

Mike

[bomelia]

Originally Posted by Jamo

Ronbo...hehehehe...

That's they only think I am a bit concerned about too...a bit of a token.

I do, however, like the idea of a MILF in the White House though.

Haven't heard MILF in a long while... you are a bad boy Jamo.

[GlynMeek]

Originally Posted by bomelia

the sad part is, there are a lot of folks out like Glynn... people who see a woman get a shot and then shoot at her)

Mike, Mike, Mike...if THIS doesn't accuse me of being sexist, then I don't know what does...BUT, I WILL acknolwedge that I overreacted...how's THAT for a compromise?

Now, I TRULY don't claim to be a conservative, REALLY!!, but I do agree with most Republican fiscal and social and military issues. BUT...I am (ready for this???) PRO CHOICE, and I consider ALL organized religions to be... well, let us not open that jar of worms, AND I have met old George Bush a few times when I lived in Dallas, and while he was a great guy to go for a beer with, or do a line of coke (!), he is truly as dumb as a stump (although his mum and dad are GREAT!) .

I WANT to vote Republican, I honestly do, but I am disappointed in McCain's choice.

That is all I can say right now, and I don't like Obama's ideas (or lack of them) on fiscal issues. I truly don't know yet whether I will turn up on election day...I THINK MCCAIN SERIOUSLY SCREWED UP, THAT'S ALL!

Glyn

PS I am currently raising over half a billion dollars to build 4 jack-up rigs, so I SURE THE HELL AGREE WITH OFFSHORE DRILLING...LOL

[Aspmann]

Warren,Jamo
I am on this site every day I think it is amusing some of the things I read.I won't use this site to air my polictial views and thoughts.I would rather read about your weekend at the races or shows.

If I was a PITA activist would you want me to have a signature or tag line that says


"All animal killers are maggots and should exit the earth at the next rotation."

I apologize if these are inside jokes that I am not aware of.

I won't even go into the Florida thing.

[Scott S]

If you have any doubt how far the whacky left will go to win a election check this out...

http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-69834

My God have they no shame?

Scott S