Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich did what conservatives have been waiting for someone to do since Sarah Palin was announced as John McCain's running mate: take on someone in the media claiming that she lacks the qualifications to be vice president.
Such marvelously occurred Tuesday evening on the convention floor in St. Paul when MSNBC's Ron Allen said to the former Speaker, "But to be fair, her resume is not something we're familiar seeing with presidential candidates."
This didn't sit well with Gingrich who strongly replied (video embedded right, h/t NB readers Matt Noll and Patrick):
It's stronger than Barack Obama's. I don't know why you guys walk around saying this baloney. She has a stronger resume than Obama. She's been a real mayor, he hasn't. She has been a real governor, he hasn't. She's been in charge of the Alaskan National Guard, he hasn't. She was a whistleblower who defeated an incumbent mayor. He has never once shown that kind of courage. She's a whistleblower who turned in the chairman of her own party and got him fined $12,000. I've never seen Obama do one thing like that. She took on the incumbent governor of her own party and beat him, and then she beat a former Democratic governor in the general election. I don't know of a single thing Obama's done except talk and write.
Newt then challenged Allen:
I'd like you to tell me one thing Sen. Obama's done.
With that, Allen retreated, and said:
Thanks very much, Mr. Speaker. I'm going to leave it there. I'm not going to argue the case. Thanks very much.
Hmmm. Imagine that. I guess folks like Allen are only willing to argue the case when there's nobody playing the part of the defense attorney.
How convenient.
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters.
Comments Policy
good for you, Newt
September 2, 2008 - 23:13 ET by sawing battaway to go. It's about time we stood up.
she has MORE executive experience than Barack...period. No debate necessary, yet the press has her just this side of a drooling fool who cant find her way out of a paper bag.
Thanks Newt.
Palin's Resume is a Joke...
September 3, 2008 - 00:02 ET by PopularTechSarah Palin
Age: 44
Education:
- B.S. Journalism, University of Idaho, 1987
Political Experience:
- Former Council Member, Wasilla City Council, Alaska, 1992-1996 (pop: 6,715)
- Former Mayor, Wasilla City, Alaska, 1996-2002 (pop: 6,715) (Votes: 909)
- Candidate, Lieutenant Governor, Alaska, 2002
- Governor, Alaska, 2006-present (less than 2 years) (pop: 670,053)
Total Career Political Votes: 188,125
Professional Experience:
- First Place, Miss Wasilla Beauty Contest, 1984
- Second Place, Miss Alaska Pageant, 1984
- Television Sports Reporter, 1987-1989
God forbid anyone question it!
PT, did Sarah Palin turn you down for a date once?
September 3, 2008 - 00:08 ET by R D HelmLOL-It would explain much.
-Dave.
Wait am I supposed to be blindly Partisan?
September 3, 2008 - 00:10 ET by PopularTechI will try to stop being the only person here honestly concerned about qualifications.
I am so happy McCain did this so now it is non-stop defense mode about qualifications. I mean why actually keep an advantage when you can pander like this.
You're getting emotional
September 3, 2008 - 00:13 ET by BlondePopT.
You're soooo happy!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
I don't get emotional
September 3, 2008 - 00:19 ET by PopularTechWell not like this.
Really?
September 3, 2008 - 00:22 ET by BlondeYou were rather emotional and balboa-ishly defensive on the Chat this evening PopT.
"I was just joking".
That's even too lame for bal.
(Sorry bal).
You argue like a teenage girl, PopT.
P.S. This is momma bear speaking.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
J,
September 3, 2008 - 00:26 ET by R D HelmYou argue like a teenage girl, PopT.
LOL-You may be onto something here.....
I want to be me again.
-Dave.
PT, McClame didn't have an advantage until he "picked" Palin...
September 3, 2008 - 00:21 ET by R D Helm...as she is the only real conservative within sight of the repub ticket.
My guess is that McClame was eyeing Teddy K. or HRC as running mates before somebody on his staff slapped some sense into him.
I want to be me again.
-Dave.
How do you know PALIN is conservative?
September 3, 2008 - 00:30 ET by Daniel BakerJust cause she is against abortion? We need Huckabee to yell at her for implementing the gay agenda.
Protect Traditional Marriage California Get Out the Vote
Traditional Marriage is not "Divisive" President Obama
R D, so now it's
September 3, 2008 - 01:16 ET by HillbillyKingMcClame and not **?
Your almost there, just a little further, come on try typin it just once, ...M...c...C...a..i... :-}
If you make people think they're thinking, they'll love you; But if you really make them think, they'll hate you.
Don Marquis 1878-1937
South Park
September 3, 2008 - 00:50 ET by JWFIt always comes down to voting for the Giant Douche or the Turd Sandwich.
Which one are you going with? You gotta pick one.
You make it sound like you won't vote at all.
Sorry about the bad news, but it is partisan. Sen. McCain will not change his choice because of what PopTech or JWF says so we kind of have to live with it. Or vote the other ticket.
...or vote Libertarian...
September 3, 2008 - 01:16 ET by PopularTechBarr '08
Exposing Libera Media Bias.
September 3, 2008 - 01:29 ET by JWFIsn't that what this site is all about?
What is the difference between what you are saying and posting and the bias the liberal media is displaying on Palin, her daughter, and her experience?
I see one of the top articles here is "Palin 'Dan Quayle all over'".
Where is the one that says, PopTech hammers Palin again and again and again and again and again and again.
I am failing to see the difference. I am not pleased as punch with McCain or Palin but I don't see the point in backhandedly giving Obama a free vote by throwing away my vote on a third party, most especially one appears to be taking voters from the Republican rolls.
Is that what this is all about? Barr?
So now criticizing Palin's lack of experience is liberal?
September 3, 2008 - 01:39 ET by PopularTechPlease stop being partisan. I've provided the facts. I am not an editor here so I have nothing to do with the content of the site but the editors are clearly exposing liberal media bias.
I did not make the liberal inference.
September 3, 2008 - 01:56 ET by JWFI said you sound biased just like the liberal media. There is no need for you to point out the lack of experience, the media is doing a wonderful job without you. See what I am saying here?
Yes, you are providing the facts, but by pounding, and at the expense of completely overlooking the other side. And now you seem to be indicating why, because you like Bob Barr. That sir, sounds like bias to me.
The media is not making it as clear as I am
September 3, 2008 - 02:17 ET by PopularTechAnd the Barr comment was in response to voting against Obama as the only choice. My only bias is I prefer qualifications.
Yes, yes they are.
September 3, 2008 - 02:33 ET by JWFThe media is making it absolutely clear. Crystal clear.
So the Bob Barr thing was a Red Herring to throw me off scent. Not nice sir, I have seen those tactics usually come out of one camp. Not nice at all.
We get your point but you are pounding the table.
I also see that most people here like Palin and comment accordingly. Ok, as I said, this site is about exposing media liberal bias, so it would seem more people on the right will be drawn here and comment here. Most comments are going to favor the right side just from numbers alone.
You made your point, we saw it, but you seem to be taking pleasure in twisting the knife. I just wonder why.
Reading Comprehension
September 3, 2008 - 18:27 ET by PopularTechYou asked, who do you vote for Obama or McCain, I said Barr. It is called a response to a question, there is no conspiracy.
I give my opinion, if you don't like it don't read it.
quips
September 4, 2008 - 02:12 ET by JWFYou are also more interested in quips than actually responding.
Turns out you are all about quips and pounding the table.
We got it with a bullet. McCain did not check with you before making the VP pick and you are angry. So you pound the table here. Looks like I am the last one out the door of the room full of people that respected you. Turn out the lights when you leave.
If we want to hear people hammer on Palin, all we have to do is turn on the TV, pick up a newspaper, or a magazine. Don't need to turn to Poptech for that, but nice of you to join the pile on.
Vote libertarian?
September 3, 2008 - 01:33 ET by shawn228I don't get it PT, you want to vote libertarian, yet you love the FDA, and approve of them telling us what we can eat, drink or smoke.
Real life video games are cool
But Shawn
September 3, 2008 - 02:09 ET by Cool ArrowYou can't honestly promote Universal Healthcare without surrendering to the State, your rights to fatty foods, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and any other intake or activity found to be unhealthy.
Even the amount of time you spend blogging can logically come under scrutiny for its detrimental health effects.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
Actually PT
September 3, 2008 - 01:11 ET by HillbillyKingTheGingerman seemed pretty concerned with her qualifications over here;
http://newsbusters.o...
As a matter of fact, it seems like he's been reading your posts and has decided to use some of your arguements.
If you make people think they're thinking, they'll love you; But if you really make them think, they'll hate you.
Don Marquis 1878-1937
Thanks HB, I missed all that
September 3, 2008 - 02:24 ET by PopularTechI read Bozell's column but not the comments.
Isn't The Proper Comparison...
September 3, 2008 - 11:25 ET by Wildcatter1980...between hers and Obama's?
What impresses me is that she can proudly present hers while BO tries to hide his!
Why else, for instance, would he appear to be avoiding a major venue like The O'Reilly Factor where he knows he would be viewed by many of the voters he will need to win in November, but also face serious, probing, legitimate questions in the process? An additional example is how BO's campaign has approached the Justice Department to investigate AIP and one of its bacckers, Simmons, I believe, in an attempt to intimidate them and future efforts to expose Obama's background and past/present affiliations.
Oh, Sheesh
September 3, 2008 - 00:11 ET by BlondeHere we go again.
Dave...I got it. Alan Colmes is PopT! Inane and boring.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
PopT has made posts against
September 3, 2008 - 00:23 ET by Carl KolchakPopT has made posts against global warming, so I don't think he's Colmes. PopT doesn't worship Gore and Company in regards to the global warming, however I think most people have gotten the drift he isn't a Palin fan. I'm not sure why there are countless posts when everyone seems to understand he isn't a Palin fan, but I have to admit I was a little stunned when I heard it was her for VP. She seems pretty cool and I don't have anything against her.
I'm probaly still writing in Randal "Tex" Cobb for President and Rowdy Roddy Piper for VP, until I'm convinced otherwise. Now, one thing I do hope for is that we will hear a lot of "North to Alaska" by Johnny Horton though, because that is a cool song.
"North to Alaska I'm going norht the rush is on" 'North to Alaska'
Good on you, Carl
September 3, 2008 - 00:28 ET by BlondeBloody hell....I had a Mugabe link for you which I can't find. Sorry.
My little blurb about PopT was in regard to his incessant moaning and whining about Sarah Palin for the last four days.
Tiresome. And inane. (oops...I forgot boring) Just like Alan.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
yeah blonde
September 3, 2008 - 00:36 ET by candanceHe lost his audience in chat so has moved out here where he hopes for more reaction.
At this point ignoring him would be the best move.
Sorry, can, I disagree
September 3, 2008 - 00:40 ET by BlondeTotal humilation is the only move, now.
But I'm getting kind of tired. Carry on, if you feel like it.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
J, Carl and cd, I think PT is going rogue on us.
September 3, 2008 - 00:46 ET by R D HelmLOL-He is beginning to remind me of Dave High, but in a (somewhat perverted) mirror-image sort of way, IYKWIM.
I want to be me again.
-Dave.
Let me know if you find it
September 3, 2008 - 00:47 ET by Carl Kolchak"I had a Mugabe link for you which I can't find. Sorry."
Let me know if you find it, or email to Roger and he'll put it in the Shrub Report. How are the Gators gonna do this year? Lots of tough teams in the SEC East and SEC West. I was surprised Tennessee lost last night, but I think they'll rebound and still be good.
You asked the million dollar question, Carl!
September 3, 2008 - 00:51 ET by BlondeGators are going to rock!
Miami (FL) next week...can't wait for that one.
Who knows about Tennessee? Wish Ricklail were here, we'd be carrying on about Phat Phil, LOL.
The SEC is always tough...even if we don't do it, another SEC team will (hope it's not the Dawgs, tho...sorry Dave).
I shall keep an eye out for that Mugabe link. Someday you shall have to explain the fascination for me. I just know it's there, and keep an eye out when I read odd stuff on the net, you know how it is.
Nighto, I'm out.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Masters, good to see you.
September 3, 2008 - 00:51 ET by Carl KolchakMasters, good to see you. When my dad was in the Army he was stationed at Ft. Richardson in Anchorage. Anchorage is a great city. Hope you and your family are doing well!
Carl Wha you weren't
September 3, 2008 - 02:02 ET by mastersofdeceitCarl
Wha you weren't cheering for UCLA?
My dad went to UCLA and my sis to USC, makes for interesting times around here. Lot of hopes in town for UCLA also. It was a good game.
Oh and check your PM
My little blurb about
September 3, 2008 - 07:46 ET by Jack BauerPop Tart's repetitious anti-female screeds are just page noise for me now, I scroll right on by -- no rubber-necking. And I ain't no meterosexual neither.
North to Alaska
September 3, 2008 - 00:45 ET by mastersofdeceitHey Carl, long time
Our family had one of thee most memorable vacations 3 years ago last week (katrina) on a Royal Carib Alaskan cruise. It was amazing. I always said I want to go again and this talk of Palin lately has just got me more "fired up & ready to go!" lol.
Actually, for myself who looks across the map and would love to escape California one day, although I am about 20 years away from retirement, I think I may have put Alaska into consideration.
And make no mistake people are leaving CA, I can think of many personal stories. (think boomers)
Limit posts?
September 3, 2008 - 09:02 ET by MaximusBraveheartSeems like you should be able to limit the number of posts per story to some reasonable number like 3. You should be able to make you point by then; LOL. It is getting irritating reading a PT post every few posts on story after story.
OR you could have a voting system with +/- counts. If you get several minuses your ability to post on that story is then limited. If this happens on several stories over a short period, then you are severely limited or canned.
Only pom-pom cheerleading posts are allowed
September 3, 2008 - 18:29 ET by PopularTechGet in line and become a part of the collective. Please don't turn this into Slashdot.
Pop tech is really just mad
September 3, 2008 - 07:34 ET by amberPop tech is really just mad that she is a woman. If she were a man with the same quals, minus the pagent stuff, he would not have a problem. He seems to think that if a woman says she was a brilliant pick, then it is because the woman has no objectivity. He is an ass and I can only assume he does not think women belong in positions of power unless they are 85 and have passed the bar in 50 states. He has dislodged his brain. If he is a lawyer, he must really suck at it because lawyers know, you play to the jury as much as possible without compromising your case. That is what McCain did and he succeeded. Palin is a much better selection than any of PTs choices. McCain may have won with Romney if the media imploded and actually spoke the truth about Obama, but that is not going to happen. Mc Cain will win with Palin. The more the media hammer her, the more they will be proven wrong. Like the other article says, they have lowered expectations so far that when Palin does speak, people will be blown away by her, in a great way.
PT also loathes Christians and is terribly afraid of them, so much so, that he thinks an anti-gunner like Guilliani is a better candidate. Maybe he is afraid of women with guns.
All PT's whining and crap asside...what in the world was up with Leiberman? Wow he sucks and people cheared! "McCain is not afraid to reach across the aisle and get campaing finance reform done! McCain fought hard for better global warming policies...blah blah blah" I think Leiberman did a huge campaing speach for Obama at the RNC. Puke.
Amber is a dishonest liar
September 3, 2008 - 19:33 ET by PopularTechLook please don't spread propaganda lies about me here, thank you.
I have clearly said that she is unqualified and backed it up with facts:
Sarah Palin
Age: 44
Education:
- B.S. Journalism, University of Idaho, 1987
Political Experience:
- Former Council Member, Wasilla City Council, Alaska, 1992-1996 (pop: 6,715)
- Former Mayor, Wasilla City, Alaska, 1996-2002 (pop: 6,715) (Votes: 909)
- Candidate, Lieutenant Governor, Alaska, 2002
- Governor, Alaska, 2006-present (less than 2 years) (pop: 670,053)
Total Career Political Votes: 188,125
Professional Experience:
- First Place, Miss Wasilla Beauty Contest, 1984
- Second Place, Miss Alaska Pageant, 1984
- Television Sports Reporter, 1987-1989
You bet your ass women are saying this is a brilliant pick because she is a woman and many men like that she is nice to look at, her political positions being secondary. But unlike you I prefer qualifications over political positions. I want both but I do not sacrifice education and experience for dogma.
Palin is not a better pick than Romney because Romney is more qualified...
Mitt Romney:
Age: 60
Education:
- B.A. Brigham Young University, 1971
- J.D. Harvard University, 1975
- M.B.A. Harvard University, 1975
Political Experience:
- Governor, Massachusetts, 2003-2007 (pop: 6,437,193)
Total Career Political Votes: 6,839,107
Professional Experience:
- Vice President, Bain and Company, Incorporated, 1978-1984
- CEO, Bain Capital, Incorporated, 1984-1998
- CEO, Bain and Company, Incorporated, 1991-1993
- President, Salt Lake Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, 1999-2002
Since I am Christian, I do not know how I can loath them? But keep lying! You bet your ass Rudy is more qualified and a better choice than Palin:
Rudolph Giuliani:
Age: 64
Education:
- B.A. Political Science, Manhattan College, 1965
- J.D. New York University Law School, 1968
Political Experience:
Associate Deputy Attorney General, 1975
Chief of staff, Deputy Attorney General, 1975
Associate Attorney General, 1981
U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York, 1983-1989
Mayor, New York City, 1994-2001 (pop: 8,214,426)
Total Career Political Votes: 3,256,117
Professional Experience:
Employee, U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York, 1970
Chief of the Narcotics Unit, 1973
Lawyer, Patterson, Belknap, Webb and Tyler, 1977-1981
Lawyer, Private Practice, 1989-present
CEO, Giuliani Partners, 2002-present
Partner, Bracewell and Giuliani, 2005-present
She got more votes for Gov.
September 3, 2008 - 00:23 ET by owlpelletsShe got more votes for Gov. in AK. than Biden got in the entire primary pal.
I always wanted to get into politics, but I was never light enough to make the team.
Ut-oh... you asked for it... Biden vs. Palin
September 3, 2008 - 00:33 ET by PopularTechThere are more people in Delaware than Alaska...
Sarah Palin
Age: 44
Education:
- B.S. Journalism, University of Idaho, 1987
Political Experience:
- Former Council Member, Wasilla City Council, Alaska, 1992-1996 (pop: 6,715)
- Former Mayor, Wasilla City, Alaska, 1996-2002 (pop: 6,715) (Votes: 909)
- Candidate, Lieutenant Governor, Alaska, 2002
- Governor, Alaska, 2006-present (less than 2 years) (pop: 670,053)
Total Career Political Votes: 188,125
Professional Experience:
- First Place, Miss Wasilla Beauty Contest, 1984
- Second Place, Miss Alaska Pageant, 1984
- Television Sports Reporter, 1987-1989
Joe Biden:
Age: 65
Education:
- B.A. History/Political Science, University of Delaware, 1965
- J.D. Syracuse University College of Law, 1968
Political Experience:
- Former Council Member of New Castle County Council, Delaware, 1970-1972 (pop: 500,265)
- U.S. Senator, Delaware, 1973-present (pop: 853,476)
Total Career Political Votes: 929,170
Committees:
- Chair, Subcommittee on European Affairs
- Member, Foreign Relations
- Member, Health, Education, Labor & Pensions
- Member, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Member, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
- Member, Subcommittee on African Affairs
- Member, Subcommittee on Children and Families
- Member, Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs
- Member, Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety
- Member, Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security
- Member, Subcommittee on International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs and International Environmental Protection
- Member, Subcommittee on State, Local, and Private Sector Preparedness and Integration
- Member, Veterans’ Affairs
Professional Experience:
- Attorney, Private Practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1968-1972
- Adjunct Professor, Widener University School of Law, 1991-present
You are spamming again, PopT
September 3, 2008 - 00:39 ET by BlondePathetic.
And boring.
And kind of an emotional, knee-jerk, teenaged girly reaction.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
And yet she still has more
September 3, 2008 - 00:40 ET by n2soonersAnd yet she still has more executive experience.
Palin and Huckabee are Tax Raisers
September 3, 2008 - 00:45 ET by Daniel BakerExecutive experience of raising taxes when faced with a problem is no experience at all.
Protect Traditional Marriage California Get Out the Vote
Traditional Marriage is not "Divisive" President Obama
Daniel, Huckabee supports the FairTax, which raises taxes how?
September 3, 2008 - 00:55 ET by R D HelmLOL-Can't wait for this one.
I want to be me again.
-Dave.
that maybe what his current
September 3, 2008 - 01:00 ET by Conservative Voicethat maybe what his current platform was, but his actions as gov tells a different story...actions speak louder than words. Huck is great when it comes to social issues, but fiscally not so much.
Huck is great at claiming he is the best on social issues
September 3, 2008 - 01:46 ET by Daniel BakerHes never led on social issues. He likes to let murderers off and raise taxes.
Then he bags on other men who have led on social issues
I guess we will soon see him bag on Palin for implementing gay rights?
Protect Traditional Marriage California Get Out the Vote
Traditional Marriage is not "Divisive" President Obama
Very old debate
September 3, 2008 - 01:59 ET by Cool ArrowI thought we were done with the Huckabee/Romney debate.
Are we already warming up the bullpen in anticipation of the next demand the Liberals make of us?
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
"There are more people in Delaware than Alaska..."
September 3, 2008 - 00:55 ET by mastersofdeceitUm, there's only over 181,000 more people in DE(it's ranked 45th) AK(largest state size) is 47th.
How much gas, oil and seafood does DE(a tax loophole state, supply to the nation?
IMO, knowing how the gov't runs (that would be having to contend as a Governor, with BOTH state and federal laws) Alaska would be way more of a governmental cluster-f**** of red tape to mess with, not to mention the wacko environmentalists.
Biden has been in the senate with his tiny "group" vote since the Nixon era, never GOVERNED a state.
LOL, thanks for proving
September 3, 2008 - 01:06 ET by Conservative VoiceLOL, thanks for proving everyone's point pop. Your claim to fame is that she doesn't have experience but Biden does? HA, if that is what experience buys you, I will take Sarah's anyday. Biden is an arrogant socialist, while Sarah is a lady who has more common sense and is more real than Biden.
Whats the point of having experience, if the only experience you have being wrong?
And please do tell where in
September 3, 2008 - 01:07 ET by Conservative VoiceAnd please do tell where in the Constitution it requires a law degree to be President or VP? If that didn't matter to the founding fathers, then it doesn't matter.
PT, if Biden is such a success, why does he only own 1 house?
September 3, 2008 - 01:12 ET by R D HelmI want to be me again.
-Dave.
geez
September 3, 2008 - 02:04 ET by gordoncut and paste, cut and paste, is that all you guys know how to do?
So Biden's been a chair and he's twelve members and a lawyer.
He should start his own party, he's already got a chair and 12 members.
And he's a lawyer, zowie!
Let's not forget, he voted against the TransAlaska pipeline 30 years ago. Lucky he was outvoted on that one, eh? Otherwise, gas would be 20 dollars a gallon by now.
PoP T, it appears to me
September 3, 2008 - 02:12 ET by ConservativeRexPoP T, it appears to me Biden been on the public dole longer than any six generation welfare family. Re-read what you spammed.
In his adult life, the taxpayers have always provided his salary. Oh, he may have had a paper route when he was 12, but that can't be varified. The only one that I can varify that has been on the public dole nearly as long as Biden in W.J. Clinton.
Let me know if/when Biden gets a wage earning job.
Please, Please, Please
September 3, 2008 - 09:29 ET by SQL_SamPost More on Biden - because you know as well as I do that showing Biden's resume shows he's a good ol' boy and been "in" the network for a long, long time. Is this the "Change" Obama is referring to? Sounds like he's going back to the comfort zone to me. Come one everyone - group hug.
Biden's comittee memberships are irrelavent
September 3, 2008 - 11:30 ET by ChrisMillsSorry, Tech, but being the member of a legislative comittee is not executive experience, the only thing that matters for qualifications for being pres. This is Biden's executive experience resume:
Joe Biden:
And this is Obama's:
Barack Obama
Those might be a little extensive though. Is having a name executive experience? Here are their combined revised resumes of executive experience:
lol
September 3, 2008 - 13:51 ET by Conservative Voicedont forget their executive experience from running a campaign! :) You know you are reaching when you list that as your experience and absolutely ignore the fact she is governor of Alaska, rather you compare it to her experience as mayor. Funny thing is, her experience as mayor is greater than any experience Obama imagines he has.
Getting into Politics
September 3, 2008 - 19:33 ET by scoutI once considered going into politics as well, but then the fever broke and I realized that I couldn't lower my ethical standards that much.
Obama's Resume
September 3, 2008 - 01:10 ET by True_SoldierBarack Obama
age: 47
Law degree (like we need another lawyer)
experience:
ACORN community organizer
Aprox 180 days in the US Senate
a few years in the Illinois Senate
served on the board of CAC with William Ayers
used procedural challeges to rid himself of primary opponents
voted "present" more than 100 times
yeah great qualifications for a commander in chief. A guy with no real executive experience, who hangs around with unrepentent terrorists and racist preahcers, who has had to distance himself from numerous campaign advisors due to alleged ties to the terrorist group Hamas and cant even take a stand on votes in the Senate. Yeah that is the kind of leader we need (dripping with sarcasm).
Obama's Real Resume
September 3, 2008 - 01:33 ET by PopularTechBarack Obama:
Age: 47
Education:
- B.A. Political Science/International Relations, Columbia University, 1983
- J.D. Harvard Law School, 1991
Political Experience:
- State Senator, Illinois, 1996-2004
- U.S. Senator, Illinois, 2005-present (pop: 12,831,970)
Total Career Political Votes: 21,962,102
Professional Experience:
- Lecturer, Constitutional Law, University of Chicago, 1992 to 1996
- Senior Lecturer, Constitutional Law, University of Chicago, 1996-2004
- Attorney, Miner Barnhill & Galland, 1993-2004
Learn to be a spammer in your spare time
September 3, 2008 - 02:07 ET by gordonHey PT, I can be just as smart as you!
Barack Obama:
Age: 47
Education:
- B.A. Political Science/International Relations, Columbia University, 1983
- J.D. Harvard Law School, 1991
Political Experience:
- State Senator, Illinois, 1996-2004
- U.S. Senator, Illinois, 2005-present (pop: 12,831,970)
Total Career Political Votes: 21,962,102
Professional Experience:
- Lecturer, Constitutional Law, University of Chicago, 1992 to 1996
- Senior Lecturer, Constitutional Law, University of Chicago, 1996-2004
- Attorney, Miner Barnhill & Galland, 1993-2004
Taa Daaaa!!! I'm a genius!!!
Why did I waste my money on that college degree???
...um spammers
September 3, 2008 - 02:14 ET by PopularTechSpammers send junk email to people or post links to make money,
spammers
September 3, 2008 - 02:20 ET by Cool ArrowI thought they stuff mystery meat into cans.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
You're right PT, its not spammers
September 3, 2008 - 02:28 ET by gordonIt's Liberals who cut and paste ad nausem until everyone gets sick of reading 500 pages of stuff they could find on Wikipedia. A brilliant scheme to wear down the opposition. You do it well!
Who the heck does
September 3, 2008 - 02:35 ET by MikeknaJWho the heck does PopularTech actually like and support, anyway?
"Look, when Keith anchors, he plays it straight down the line.”
-MSNBC President Phil Griffin
http://www.xanga.com/mikeknaj
I would bet
September 3, 2008 - 14:58 ET by NorthCoasterthat PT will be voting with their pants as they have suggested that we vote.
PT, was that a "tingle" that you just felt?
" ACORN community
September 3, 2008 - 08:13 ET by danbo" ACORN community organizer"?
Acorn workers indicted for alleged voter fraud
Acorn charged with voter fraud also in Washington
Virginia "56% of the voter registration applications ACORN turned in were ineligible."
Wisconsin: "The district attorney’s office investigated seven voter registration applications Project Vote employees filed in the names of people who said the group never contacted them."
Colorado: "An ACORN employee admitted to forging signatures and registering three of her friends to vote 40 times."
I could go on.
A Google search of ACORN and voter fraud turned up 41,000 hits. Many link back to the same incidences. But there are many of them.
Limited Disclosure: I used to belong to the Sierra Club untill they went crazier. Worse of all, I was bribed by Exxon with free New Orleans Saints glasses with fill ups in the 70's.
Acorn
September 3, 2008 - 14:59 ET by NorthCoasterhas had the same M.O. in Ohio too.
PopularTROLL is ACORN
September 3, 2008 - 19:45 ET by Sergeant ROCKYep... PT holds ACORN in high esteem.
PALIN/McCain 2008
Aaargh!
September 3, 2008 - 05:54 ET by Joe C.Palin is freakin' Margaret Thatcher compared to B. Hussein.
Aaaargh!
September 3, 2008 - 06:03 ET by Cool ArrowParis Hilton is freakin' Margaret Thatcher compared to B. Hussein.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
LMAO
September 3, 2008 - 06:59 ET by well99CA yours nuts lol
Ignoring Palin's actual record
September 3, 2008 - 07:02 ET by ChrisMillsIt's sad to see a usually good contributor like Tech spitting out the same nonsense as the network news. God forbid we acknowledge real Palin accomplishments such as:
1) Negotiated and signed an international agreement with Canada on a gas pipeline (i.e., the rare governor with foreign policy experience)
2) Rejected federal tax dollars on the bridge to nowhere, which would have been an almost complete waste of our taxpayer money.
3) Sucessfully executed ethics violations on corrupt state politicians
4) Managed a multi-billion dollar Alaskan budget
5) Commands the Alaskan National Guard
By spewing out the same Dem talking points against Palin's experience when Obama is the singular most inexperienced candidate they could have possibly found (and by the way he's running for pres not VP) a conservative attacking Palin is just inching us closer to what would be the most disasterous pres'cy in our nation's history. PT, I'd recommend re-analyzing Palin's record. You should believe and say anything you want, but it's not a help to yourself or anyone to be deceiving yourself like this.
I didn't post her 'Record', I posted her 'Resume'
September 3, 2008 - 19:46 ET by PopularTechTry to figure out the difference but you post propaganda! Palin was for the bridge before she was against it...
Palin touts stance on 'Bridge to Nowhere,' doesn't note flip-flop (Anchorage Daily News)
Palin Supported the Bridge to Nowhere (Gravina Island Bridge) (Anchorage Daily News)
5. Would you continue state funding for the proposed Knik Arm and Gravina Island bridges?
"Yes. I would like to see Alaska's infrastructure projects built sooner rather than later. The window is now - while our congressional delegation is in a strong position to assist." - Sarah Palin, 2006
And the 'Commader of the Alaskan National Guard' is utter propaganda. She has no military experience.
I suggest you stop spinning Palin's limited experience with lies and propaganda.