Having fun with voters and their reactions to the Palin Speech

-Note, I have borrowed the voter comments to Palin's speech from the Free Press, you can check out the original article here: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080903/NEWS15/80904002

“Originally, I was a not too happy about McCain’s choice for a running mate, Sarah Palin … However, after her speech tonight I am beginning to see her in a different light. She seems like a real fighter, someone who would stick it to the lobbyist and special-interest groups that have run ramped in Washington. Her perspective between Obama and McCain was brilliant. … Palin hit it on the nail, the Democratic Party is about big government and high taxes. McCain has walked the walk on change while Obama has to date only talked the talk about change."

-Walter E. Capers, 41, Highland Republican

err, not to hate on Walt or anything, but this is kind of a simplistic view he puts forth....but hell, I agree with him!

“Palin is a far better orator than McCain. But the tone of her speech is sarcastic, mean-spirited and divisive. Apparently, her role is to look good and throw out red meat for the base. …

“Palin has repeated her lie about ‘saying no’ to the bridge from nowhere. Has she no shame?”

- James Melton, 45, Detroit Democrat

James baby, you really must not have been paying attention to Vice Presidents in your lifetime. The Vice President's main role during a campaign is to act as attack dog...no different from Joe Biden, and bless his heart and his hair plugs the little fella tries to look good.

The bridge to nowhere talking point is a nonstarter. When in a position where her opinion mattered she said, "No thanks". You see once you get that executive position you're privy to all of the facts that are out there, and once Palin got all the facts, she put her position in big bold letters, "No Thanks". After last night there is no reason to think that Sarah Palin is a moron and only a moron would lie about something that big...stop grasping for straws bud.

“Sarah Palin came out strong, confident, articulate, and she connected well. This was her introduction, and it went well. I am looking forward to the VP debate where she can continue to demonstrate how ready she is. She is going to give Biden a run for his money.”
- Jacki Shipley, 42, Plymouth Republican

Jacki understates this...Palin is more likable than Biden, the debate is hers to lose....period.

“Palin delivered a good speech but I am not convinced she has the experience to carry her through tough debates with Biden or to be vice president. It was a well crafted and well written speech but given it was her big debut, I would not expect anything less from Republican speech writers. I believe the real test will come when she begins to answer tough questions and debates with Joe Biden.”
-- Aurora Torres, 27, Democrat

from a woman no less...geez...when is the last time anyone mentioned a male politician's speech writer? Every politician has speech writers, this is the most idiotic statement ever. Obama has less experience than Palin and he cleaned Biden's clock, in truth folks...Biden is weak and everyone will get to see it in October.

“Sarah Palin came across as the small town girl who made good. I knew that I disagreed with her on some issues before this evening. After listening to her speech … it appears that once she makes up her mind, that is the end of it. We live in a gray world, not every answer is black and white.”
-- Diane Murphy, 42, Sterling Heights independent

I guess that's why you claim to be independent...well you have the luxury of being in a grey world, but those with responsibilities need to be decisive even when the choices in front of them are shades of grey. Children get to sit on the fence, leaders make up their minds.

“Watching Sarah Palin's speech tonight put a smile on my face. She was humorous when appropriate and cleared up some misconceptions that I had made of her. She does seem to have the knowledge of America's problems today, but I think she needed to put more emphasis on the issues of the present rather than what has already been accomplished. ... Overall, she is for sure going to make this election more interesting and I look forward to what the next couple months bring.”
-- Nicole Perry, 34, Wyandotte Democrat

Nicole seems like a fair minded individual, if only she knew what the purpose of a convention really is...Ms. Perry, she had to talk about the past to prove to democrats that she in fact had a past.

“I was completely underwhelmed. She was a Republican novelty act with a sophomoric script. It was not even a speech I would expect for a someone running for the local PTA, much less for vice president.”
-- George Lentz, 66, Southfield independent

another genius "independent"...George, why is she a novelty act? I know that back in your day the "broads" knew their place, but welcome to 2008. Sarah Palin is an accomplished Governor, not a novelty act.

“Who is Sarah Palin? I'm sorry but I still don't know anymore about this young lady tonight than I did last night ... The way it looks to me, she's the Republican vice presidential nominee for one reason: because Hillary wasn't selected.”
-- Mike Kosh, 38, West Bloomfield independent

Can we just state one fundamental fact here? We can? Thanks! Independents fall into three areas, 1. fucking liars! Independent my ass! most of these folks are frauds. 2. Morons! You know, the type that don't pay attention enough to know the fundamental differences between the parties. 3. Honest to God Independents...folks that pay attention, follow the issues and simply have different priorities than either party...so far I haven't seen any Honest to God independents interviewed for this piece.

"Sarah Palin is a self-described ‘pitbull with lipstick.’ She spent little time helping Americans learn who she is. She is a cool, poised speaker, but her speech contained few statements about policy or the party platform. … I am not convinced that Palin's experience as a mayor or governor in Alaska meet the qualifications to be vice president much less one stroke or heart attack away from being commander in chief.”
-- Ilene Beninson, 52, Berkley independent

Ilene, one question...What in Obama's experience tells you that he is ready to be the President? The fucking guy suggested that the UN deal with Russia...fuckin' Russia has a Veto in the UN...you see where I'm going here?

-So there you have it...I wonder whom that particular paper is endorsing? Aren't we used to bias in the media by now? Please America, if you're not an independent, don't call yourself one.

2008 election

Ali promises race and class war if Obama loses!

Fatimah Ali posted an op ed in the Philadelphia Daily News that quite simply went overboard. This is why some folks believe that liberalism is a mental disorder. Filled with lies and hyperbole this may rank as one of the most insane articles that I've ever read in my life. I've included the comments, because they make me proud. Fortunately people are paying attention out there and lies and hyperbole on this level will only work on the least informed among us.

I originally found this story on The Drudge Report. Let me know what you think.

-Nick

Posted on Tue, Sep. 2, 2008

Fatimah Ali: We need Obama, not 4 more years of George Bush

By Fatimah Ali Philadelphia Daily News

AMERICA is on the brink of a long, harsh and bitterly cold winter, with a looming recession that the GOP won't even admit to.

The policies of the current White House have brutalized our economy, yet the wealthiest think that everything is fine.

Rich Republicans just don't understand that millions are suffering. But many of their working class do, and they're beginning to abandon their own party.

When lifelong Republican Barney Smith told the Democratic convention that he'd vote for Barack Obama for president, he gave pause to even the most conservative members of his party.

Smith, like many disgruntled working-class Republicans, is ready to turn his back on his party because he's having such a hard time providing for his family. Like others, Smith fell victim to the loss of 3.2 million American jobs as factories closed or their work was outsourced to cheap labor markets overseas.

Poet Langston Hughes once wrote, "Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, Life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly, Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams go, life is a barren field, frozen with snow."

Many wealthy folks live in a dream state and ignore people like Smith, whose tale of personal woe preceded Obama's acceptance speech.

He opposes John McCain because, he says, America can't afford another four years of failed GOP policies that have extended $200 billion in tax cuts to big corporations but not to the nation's 100 million families.

Our national debt has soared from $5.6 trillion to $9.6 trillion under Bush. The Republicans have overstayed their welcome and dragged us into a nightmare that must end soon, or this nation may be headed for chaos.

Obama tugged on the nation's heartstrings when he challenged McCain's tough talk and told the truth about the current policies.

Critics of the GOP believe that a four-year extension of the Bush administration will be disastrous. People are struggling, and the privileged are so out of touch they pretend it's OK that children go hungry.

Over the last eight years, we've lost 3.2 million jobs, and started a war that's cost trillions. The lies and deceit that got us into Iraq in the first place are just the tip of the iceberg and have ruined America's reputation across the globe.

Meanwhile, our economy continues to crumble, while crime, homelessness and poverty continue to soar.

Despite the fact that thousands of immigrants risk their safety to come here because this country may offer them better opportunities, the truth is that poverty lives right here in our own backyard.

Suffering is widespread as the gap between rich and poor widens. The Bush administration doesn't get it and neither does McCain. He is so out of touch that he hasn't a clue how many homes he owns, while the working class struggles to hold on to one.

The Democrats desperately need many more voters like Smith to cross party lines in order to secure the White House. Obama says electing him to the nation's highest office will not only help restore America's moral standing globally, but will lift the nation's low morale and improve our declining economy.

He promises to cut taxes for 95 percent of American workers and ease the burden for millions of families. And I believe him, although his critics say he's out of touch with the working class and blast him for not having a lineage that includes slavery.

But just because his ancestors never wore shackles, and he has paid off the student loans from his elite education doesn't mean he doesn't have compassion. Or that he doesn't understand the pain of those who live in dire poverty, who've lost their homes, who want yet can't afford college, and who lack health insurance.

His acceptance speech indicated that, unlike McCain, Obama gets it because hard times aren't so far behind him that his memory's been erased.

If McCain wins, look for a full-fledged race and class war, fueled by a deflated and depressed country, soaring crime, homelessness - and hopelessness!

Plenty of Americans would rather stay in their dream state than to recognize the poverty sweeping across the country, right here, right now.

Obama understands that people are suffering. Every week, prices go up at the supermarket, and people are unable to feed their families. It already is dark and stormy for millions, who can't even afford pencils, book bags and lunch money for their children.

But when Obama wins the White House, we may just see a revolution that can turn the tide and improve this nation for everyone, not just a select few.
And I expect him to keep his word.*

Fatimah Ali is a regular contributor. E-mail her at fameworksmedia@yahoo.com.
phillycom:http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/27755834.html

Posted by juliuseezar 07:29 AM, 09/02/2008
that would be great, maybe nancy pelosi's husbands government contract of 250 million dollars a year (Iraq war contract) and Jack murpha's brothers contract: 22 milion dollars ayear will be canceled when Obamam's elected.........NOT!




Posted by cwoulfe2000 07:33 AM, 09/02/2008
Who signed NAFTA




Posted by philly3t0 07:35 AM, 09/02/2008
What a bunch of nonsense. Obama is in touch with struggling people, how??? If we all got mansions with the help of convicted felons we would all be in better shape. We are not on a brink of recession, the GDP was strong in Q2, but don't let facts get in the way of your race baiting rhetoric. The housing crisis was a democrat debacle as they blocked all analysis of fannie mae and freddie mac because they are democrat organizations. How many sweet VIP mortgages did dem politicians get from countrywide?? A lot. Inflation-thank the democrats, high oil prices driving inflation, because we are reliant on foreign oil. You hide the fact dems are responsible because they won't let us drill in our own country- because they are in the pocket of environmentalists. BTW-no attacks in the US since we took the fight to the terrorists, your guy obama would still be negotiating. I'm praying for many more years of pro American policies.




Posted by wfs0868 08:08 AM, 09/02/2008
A full-fledged race and class war if Obama is not elected? A revolution that will turn the tide for everyone if Obama is elected? Please go to the dictionary and look up the definition of hyperbole.



Posted by fbpdplt 08:12 AM, 09/02/2008
This idiot is threatening us with race wars...if her poster child loses...Doesn't that sound typical!..Geez..she couldn't be a product of inner city violence could she...Heres a real American...vote my way or we'll kill you. Her patriotism is so touching..full of compassion




Posted by 0bamaFatigue 08:22 AM, 09/02/2008
Another reason I will never spend one dime on the biased partisan Democrat Inquirer and Daily News... may the layoffs continue. Even the 0bamassiah won't be able to save you.




Posted by littleonions 08:48 AM, 09/02/2008
There is a lot of hyperbole going around here. Pols in both parties have benefited from this administration's policies. But I agree that the threat of a "race war" is over the top and I am sure the author regrets writing it and maybe should do a follow-up column apologizing. With friends like these, Obama needs no enemies.




Posted by dpcoz 08:59 AM, 09/02/2008
LOL, McCain being 4 more years of Bush is just like saying that Obama's really a Muslim. You want 4 more years of an incompetent president? Vote for Obama, who's too extreme left political opinions are as bad as Bush's too far right opinions. Neither work in such a diverse country! Make your claims that he voted with bush 90% of the time - let's also remember in 2004 he was the democrats sweetheart as most of you were swooning over the potential of MCCain jumping sides and becoming Kerry's running mate! Liberals are worse than most think. Must be the media!!!



Posted by NJsux6569 09:19 AM, 09/02/2008
Will there be riots if Obama loses?



Posted by Nicher 09:24 AM, 09/02/2008
Sorry I'm late to the discussion. I just got out of the soup line, and man...it was around the block. See if you can spot all of the Democratic talking points in this story...Whoo boy!! I think she hit them all: The Republicans have "brutalized the economy" (which actually grew by 3.3% last quarter, still no sign of the long-promised recession)If the Republicans win, the race struggles will continue, but Obama can unite us all. This lady has seen (and bought into) too many movies. Remember when Clinton was in the White House, and a 5.5% unemployment rate was seen as good news? How amazing is it that 8 years later that same unemployment rate is the indicator of how far this country has fallen. Hypocrisy, thy name is Fatimah Ali.



Posted by Phils1208 09:42 AM, 09/02/2008
This may be one of the most ignorant articles I have ever read and I am considering stopping my print subscriptions. Taxing the hell out of the wealthy corporations will do nothing but drive more jobs overseas.Second, you have to remember the top 1% of wealthy people pay 27 times the national average in taxes. These people pay more than enough. Obama would bring in nothing but a semi-communist regime.




Posted by Delaware Vol 09:43 AM, 09/02/2008
Typical story from someone of your ilk!!! May you be the next person to be relieved (fired)of your job you hack!!!





Posted by m-1911 09:44 AM, 09/02/2008
Race baiting, class wafare are still alive in the Democratic party. I thought that Obama was the "candidate of change" I too would like Fatimah to tip us off where the riots will be. I hope they are not in Perkasie.



Posted by davenp35 09:44 AM, 09/02/2008
This is probably the most radical and overtly disgusting op-ed I have EVER read in my life!




Posted by boquin09 09:46 AM, 09/02/2008
As someone whose job it is to help manufacturing companies save money (and therefore jobs), America is losing factory jobs because unions (which are supported by Democrats) have destroyed American manufacturing. I'm sorry that the guy in this story lost his job, but his brethren were responsible, not Republicans.