During a contentious interview with filmmaker John Ziegler on Friday's "MSNBC News Live," host David Shuster attacked former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin as "clearly unqualified" and asserted that the Alaska governor "wasn't prepared to run for vice president." An incredulous Ziegler, who was appearing to promote his new documentary on the liberal media's role in the election of Barack Obama, quickly retorted, "So, is that your opinion, David? Is that your opinion, David, as an alleged news person?"
Shuster caught himself as he seemed on the verge of suggesting everyone believed Palin to be unqualified: "John, it's every- John, it's the opinion of 65 percent of the American people." As Noel Sheppard noted in a previous blog, Ziegler also derided Shuster as a "joke" and publicly called out MSNBC as "clearly the pet network of Barack Obama." At one point, when the bias got too much for the filmmaker, he quipped "I feel like this is O.J. Simpson interviewing the cops about the murders. I'm the cop and you're O.J. Simpson here."
Towards the end of the segment, Ziegler hit the cable network yet again. On the issue of Palin coverage, he derided, "But, you've clearly seeing this through the prejudiced eye of MSNBC which has had an agenda since the beginning of this campaign, pro-Obama against Palin." "You're a joke," the "Media Malpractice" director added one last time.
A transcript of the January 9 segment, which aired at 11:48am, follows:
DAVID SHUSTER: Call it Palin unplugged. The Alaska governor is ripping into the media in a new conservative documentary. She said the accusations about her during the campaign were downright scary.
SARAH PALIN: So, you know, I have the same question that perhaps you do, and others who would participate in this documentary even, trying to figure out, is it political? Is it sexism? What is it that drives someone to believe the worst and to perpetuate the worst in terms of gossip, lies?
SHUSTER: Well, that's not the only thing that got Palin upset. Just last night, her office released a statement, accusing the media of unfair treatment once again. She says her comments in this new film are being taken out of context. John Ziegler is the filmmaker who interviewed Sarah Palin. And, John, Palin says your decision to post excerpts on YouTube led to misleading reports. Your take?
JOHN ZIEGLER (filmmaker): I'm sorry that she feels that way. I don't believe that's the case. I think that what is currently posted on YouTube is fully in context and makes the governor- puts the governor in her exactly accurate light. I don't think there's any remotely accurate accusation that anything was taken out of condition text here. And I think that will be very clear when we make the entire interview available, which will happen when we release the film "Media Malpractice: How Obama Got Elected and How Palin Was Smeared" in late February.
SHUSTER: Let's get to some of those clips. The Katie Couric interview, in many ways, started her decline in support. In your documentary, she watches as the ladies of "The View" react to the Couric interview. Let's take a listen.
[Documentary clip]
KATIE COURIC: Even in the post-election interviews, Dave, that she's done, nobody's really asked her, why didn't you answer that question?
PALIN: Because, Katie, you're not the center of everyone's universe. Maybe that's why they didn't think to ask that question with so many other things to be asked.
[Clip ends]
SHUSTER: Of course, that was a question about whether she read. You have been quoted as saying that Palin was assassinated by the media.
ZIEGLER: Well, I think that is accurate. Although, I think if anything been taken out of context, you just took that clip out of context.
SHUSTER: Wait a second, you think it's accurate to use the word- Wait a second. Wait a second. You think it's accurate to use the word assassinate in what the- Regardless of the heavy criticism, doesn't it diminish real assassinations when you throw up the word assassinate because Sarah Palin didn't like some of the questions she got in an interview?
ZIEGLER: No, I believe that her character was assassinated, David, and I think this network played an enormous role in the process and you just took the clip of Katie Couric answer- the Katie Couric answer out of context which, is rather ironic since you just read the statement from Governor Palin about being concerned about this interview being taken out of context. But MSNBC is clearly the pet network of Barack Obama and I understand that.
SHUSTER: But, John, even in your documentary she still can't answer- Well, John, even in your documentary, at least the clips that you've released, she still can't answer, at least it takes her several opportunities, she still really can't explain what she reads. I mean isn't it- does Sarah Palin take responsibility?
ZIEGLER: David, you didn't-- that's ridiculous! You didn't watch the clip apparently. She clearly states what it is that she reads!
SHUSTER: I did watch the clip! She talked about news articles that are widely circulated in Alaska.
ZIEGLER: You're a joke!
SHUSTER: John-
ZIEGLER: You are a joke! You- Did you not watch the clip? Did you not watch the clip?
SHUSTER: The joke is the fact that you and Sarah Palin, you and Sarah Palin, can't take can't take any responsibility-
ZIEGLER: This is clearly an agenda by MSNBC, which you started a year ago.
SHUSTER: -John, you and Sarah Palin can't take any responsibility for the fact that she wasn't prepared to run for vice president. Does she ever acknowledge in any of your interviews that maybe she has some of the responsibility for things not working out?
ZIEGLER: Oh- Really? So, is that your opinion, David? Is that your opinion, David, as an alleged news person?
SHUSTER: No, I'm asking you. I'm asking you-
ZIEGLER: As an alleged news person is that she was unprepared to be vice president of the United States?
SHUSTER: Sarah Palin hasn't granted us a news interview. So, I'm asking you. I'm asking you --
ZIEGLER: Is that your opinion that she was unprepared to be vice president of the United States? Gee, that sounds very objective, David.
SHUSTER: John, it's every - John, it's the opinion of 65 percent of the American people.
ZIEGLER: It's everybody's opinion? Oh, now it's not just your opinion it's everybody's opinion? Give me more.
SHUSTER: Well, it's everybody's opinion who's had an opportunity to interview her, except for you. And my question is, when you interviewed her did she ever express any responsibility for her own shortcomings? Any?
ZIEGLER: I feel like this is O.J. Simpson interviewing the cops about the murders. I'm the cop and you're O.J. Simpson here.
SHUSTER: No, it's a yes or no answer. Did she express any responsibility for her own shortcomings?
ZIEGLER: Yes! Yes! She did!
SHUSTER: Okay and what did she say?
ZIEGLER: And if you watched the YouTube clip that we released, you would have already realized that. But, you've clearly seeing this through the prejudiced eye of MSNBC which has had an agenda since the beginning of this campaign, pro-Obama against Palin. It continues to this day. You're a joke.
SHUSTER: As opposed to the agenda for people like you to boost Sarah Palin who is clearly unqualified. Most Americans, 65 percent, say she's clearly unqualified.
ZIEGLER: Oh, she's clearly unqualified? Oh, I see.
SHUSTER: And yet you and your colleagues are trying to circle back and get her ready for 2012. Well, I hope it's successful, because we all love Sarah Palin.
ZIEGLER: Oh, I see. I'm going to be part of her campaign in 2012. All I care about is-
SHUSTER: Well, based on the clips, you've already started. In any case, John Ziegler -
ZIEGLER: I see. Clearly no agenda on your part. Clearly no agenda. Have fun. Congratulations on the election, David. Good job.
SHUSTER: Right. And no agenda on yours whatsoever. But, John, you know what? I love arguing with you. And you're always welcome to come back.
ZIEGLER: Thank you, David.
SHUSTER: All right, john Ziegler has an interesting documentary whether you like it or not.
—Scott Whitlock is a news analyst for the Media Research Center.
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Yada, yada, yada . . . . .
January 9, 2009 - 16:13 ET by DoktorFrankenAnd it continues. Four more years! Four more years! Four more years!
Unqualified? From the shape our country is in, few of...
January 9, 2009 - 16:19 ET by ThalpyUnqualified? From the shape our country is in, few of our Congress and Senate would qualify. Perhaps they misunderstood the job description. I don't know who suggeted it, but it's time to do a Net Worth Assessment of all of them and see who should go the way of Al Capone. Since David isn't too bright, we shouldn't expect too much from him. He should be gratful that he doesn't have to be elected.
The reading question
January 9, 2009 - 16:19 ET by MrDavisonIt's funny how rarely someone mentions just how incredibly insulting the "What do you read?" question is. It is not a legitimate question. It doesn't deserve a response. This would never be a question asked of the other side. Ever.
I don't think I would answer a question like that either because it is nothing more than an insult diguised as a question.
MrD.
Actually....
January 9, 2009 - 16:47 ET by StarAZI babbled on another thread on this same thing (why?) that I would not have know what to say to that question, but this also makes me wonder what Junior reads. Is he gobbling wisdom at 140 characters a swallow or poring over the papers and magazines?
I love it.
January 9, 2009 - 16:21 ET by superconTwo media cup cakes like David Shuster and Katie Couric who act like Sarah Palin isn't qualified for a job that doesn't have half the responsibility of being a governor.
Those two aren't even qualified to do their own jobs.
Just more proof that the old media is dead...
January 9, 2009 - 16:23 ET by jazboand in the process of burying themselves.
Those who believe in nothing will believe anything.
They can borrow my shovel
January 9, 2009 - 17:22 ET by superconJust trying to help....
Thank you Mr. Ziegler.
January 9, 2009 - 16:28 ET by Chris NormanThank you Mr. Ziegler. If strong confrontations with worms like Shuster happened all the time instead of maybe once every three months or so, we might make some headway against liberal propaganda masquerading as news coverage.
BTW, I can't help but notice now that Junior is safely elected, the "not qualified" accusation against Sarah Palin is safe for these worms to use.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
it's the Will of the People sometimes
January 9, 2009 - 16:29 ET by UndercoverConservativefunny, when it's some "poll" conducted by a special interest group, it's considered Gospel when it fits their needs. When it doesn't, then the poll is denied.
When a "majority" vote for something they support, it's "the Will of the People" and cannot be questioned. But when a bigger majority votes down something they support, then it's "racism", or "homophobic Americans" and the desires of the Minority must be made law over the needs and desires of the Majority.
Recent Prop 8 issues comes to mind.
"to call an illegal immigrant an "undocumented alien" is the same as calling a streetcorner drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist".
"You spend your money anyway you want and respect other's rights to do the same"
Am I missing something???
January 9, 2009 - 16:32 ET by IgnatzJFahrquarAnd the Yutz that was elected IS qualified?
"All generalizations are false, including this one.” Mark Twain
"And the Yutz that was elected IS qualified?"
January 9, 2009 - 21:31 ET by needleOh, you betcha!!! He has to be qualified, because he is “smart,” and super “brilliant“ beyond belief, as the loopy MSM has taken every opportunity to remind us. And a natural-born leader (even if he isn’t a native-born citizen) too. I mean just look him (and don’t forget his leg-tingling pecs either). Why, he is already heavily employing polls and focus groups to figure out what the heck to do, just like that world class philanderer – er, I mean President – Clinton (D). Like, you know, uh, uh, uh, … qualified. Yeah, that’s it.
Impunitas semper ad deteriora invitat.
I don't know if anyone
January 9, 2009 - 16:33 ET by motherbeltI don't know if anyone remembers, but before the election, Andrea Mitchell also called Gov. Palin "clearly" unqualified. In other words, it's obvious to anyone with any intelligence.
Seriously, other than the fact that Barack Obama "gives good teleprompter" to quote one of our NB staff (I forget who) and "ran" his campaign, (that was his justification), exactly what is it that makes HIM "clearly" qualified????
The arrogance of these people is just jaw-dropping.
motherbelt,Towards the
January 9, 2009 - 16:41 ET by Chris Normanmotherbelt,
Towards the end of the clips they played on Fox last night (thanks Greta Van Susteren), the truth finally was spoken. The media's hostility against Palin wasn't based on sexism, classism, or on the fact that she was from a small state and town, or even that she was "unqualified". It was because she's a conservative and a Republican. Everything else is secondary. Even Palin danced around the core truth until Ziegler asked her flat out.
BTW, did you see O'Reilly interviewing that "conservative" woman last night who opposes Palin? She may indeed be a "conservative" - I have never heard of her and I'm pretty well read. However, she across as elitist as the most hard core MSM liberal.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
Yes, she was unimpressive
January 9, 2009 - 16:50 ET by StarAZI am sure she was just humoring us, what was her name, Crittendon (there used to be a home for unwed Moms in DC called that so it caught my eye)... I know she would rather be tossing down some Niebuhr.
She's the kind of
January 9, 2009 - 18:21 ET by Chris NormanShe's the kind of "conservative" usually only CNN or MSDNC trots out to criticize other conservatives. Notice how Fox usually has "name" conservatives and the others have the "Huh - who the heck is she?" conservatives?
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
These lib jackasses toss
January 9, 2009 - 16:44 ET by ConservativeRexThese lib jackasses toss around not qualified like they know what they're talking about.
Shuster is a psuedojournalist that more then 65% of the American people don't believe.
Not qualified? Pelosi, Reid, Fwank, are qualified to tell auto makers how do build autos? Or banking officals how to conduct banking? It is these idiots who got us in this mess to begin with. They will never admit it. But anyone above a two digit IQ realizes it.
At least Gov Palin knows what she is talking about when she discusses the oil business. She knows what it's like to have someone in your family that works shift work. The lazy buggers in congress don't really know the working man. Not only don't they know, they could care less about the working man.
So they can take their "yes we can" meat puppet, and shove it all where the sun don't shine. We see soon enough just how corrupt all of these nitwits are.
Hit the nail on the head
January 9, 2009 - 21:12 ET by well99"At least Gov Palin knows what she is talking about when she discusses the oil business. She knows what it's like to have someone in your family that works shift work. The lazy buggers in congress don't really know the working man. Not only don't they know, they could care less about the working man."
Understands the Oil Business? Really?
January 9, 2009 - 21:33 ET by PopularTechPalin offers oil tax plan for session in Juneau (Anchorage Daily News, September 5, 2007)
Alaska Raises Tax On Oil Profits To 25% (CBS News, November 17, 2007)
Alaska Gov. Palin signs bill to hike oil tax (Reuters, December 19, 2007)
Biden, Palin in complete agreement: Carbon caps are coming (The Industry Standard)
MODERATOR: "...do you support capping carbon emissions?"
PALIN: "I do. I do." (Transcript)
I don't think so.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is Not Pollution
When XOM discusses the
January 10, 2009 - 02:46 ET by ConservativeRexWhen XOM discusses the possibility of carbon taxes, it just might be time to listen.
Sure if you don't understand economics
January 10, 2009 - 03:55 ET by PopularTechand don't care about the economy.
Environmental groups have marginalized Exxon so much that they are doing anything in a desperate attempt to save their public relations. Obama's idiotic energy policy will wreck havok on the economy.
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I see your point POP. XOM
January 10, 2009 - 14:32 ET by ConservativeRexI see your point POP. XOM is the best run, most solvent business in the history of business. Never has any debts, and owns more assests than any other business. Has more cash on hand than any other business.
Yeah, you're correct, XOM doesn't know a damn thing about economics.
Also, XOM never does anything desperately. Environmental groups notwithstanding. Take any form of energy you want to POP, and XOM will be the largest company in that business. Furthermore, for a marginalized business, XOM makes a small profit. At this rate, maybe y'all need to keep marginalizing them. LOL
Class dismissed.
→ XOM is an ant
January 10, 2009 - 14:44 ET by Cool ArrowFiguratively speaking, that is.
XOM is the ant that stores up for the winter, unlike all the grasshoppers begging for bailouts right now.
EXXON knew oil couldn't stay up there forever, so what do we suppose they did?
Exxon is desperate
January 10, 2009 - 22:36 ET by PopularTechThey figure carbon taxes will hurt their business less than cap and trade. That doesn't make either good for the economy.
They have also acknowledged global warming to an extent. Mainly for public relations. That doesn't mean AGW is true either.
Exxon is effectively selling out in hopes it will hurt their business less than continuing to directly fight the issue.
Exxon has been villified by environmental groups, if you cannot comprehend this basic fact and think doing whatever you can to survive Obama's administration = on the right side of an issue then maybe you need to go back to school.
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I miss having John Ziegler
January 9, 2009 - 16:45 ET by fitzfongI miss having John Ziegler on the radio. He was sharp, comfortable with confrontation and right on most issues (his position on Border Agents Ramos and Compean notwithstanding). KFI let him twist in the wind after he had on on-air argument with the host of his lead-in show. David Shyster, on the other hand, should have been a permanent fixture on the unemployment line years ago when he committed countless acts of journalistic malpractice leading up to the Scooter Libby show trial. Twice as obnoxious and not 1/2 as talented as Keith Olbermann.
"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it." -Ronald Reagan
fitzfong.blogspot.com
unqualified? The Cuda?
January 9, 2009 - 16:48 ET by rick007And "O" Dumbo is????????
Oh yea who is qualified in the MSM?
C. Kennedy is qualified???
The MSM is a joke and soon to all be unemployed because of incompentence.
How many more will he let live in the White House now the Barriao house.
political qualification
January 10, 2009 - 07:11 ET by AgnosticNo single person is completely qualified to be president in the most multifaceted job in the world. That is why in discussing in presidential qualifications it is most important to look at two things; the history of decisions and how they accomplished/failed their established goals and the how the individual built the political structure and personal liaisons that make up their support structure.
In the ideal world neither Sarah Palin nor Barack Obama are qualified by these standards to be President of VP. Sarah Palin does not have the political structure around her (see how President Reagan built his support structure for his run) and Barack fails on every level to meet any criteria other than winning over the media. If Barack was to call a ‘media event’ tomorrow and announce that after reviewing all the information he was switching parties to the Republican side it would be less than a week before every ‘brilliant’ idea he has put forth over the last two years would be castigated and every questionable association was brought out into the light. There would be media asking if this was an impeachable offense within minutes. Never going to happen!!
A person may be won over with logic and reason but the masses must be bought with spectacle and platitudes. - 2008 Elections
unqualified? The Cuda?
January 9, 2009 - 16:49 ET by rick007And "O" Dumbo is????????
Oh yea who is qualified in the MSM?
C. Kennedy is qualified???
The MSM is a joke and soon to all be unemployed because of incompentence.
How many more will he let live in the White House now the Barriao house.
um, uh, um
January 10, 2009 - 10:51 ET by Worriedyou know, I'm really, um, uh, I'm really, um, uh, you know, um, uh, I'm really sorry that, um, uh, you know, um, uh, that I didn't vote, um, uh, um, more often. But I'm, um, uh, you know, um, uh, more than qualified, um, uh, you know, to be, um, uh, senator.
It is my hope that the
January 10, 2009 - 11:07 ET by Free StinkerIt is my hope that the teleprompter breaks when President Obama gives his first national address.
I'd like to see if he can do as well as Sarah did when her teleprompter connked out half-through her convention speach.
"Gov. Palin has been subjected to one of the most massive and dishonest pile-on smear attacks in the history of liberal media." -- Lowell Ponte
Thank you Ziegler...
January 9, 2009 - 17:27 ET by Travis NoodleThank you for standing up to PMSNBC.
Why no David
January 9, 2009 - 17:33 ET by NorthCoasterWhy no David, 49% though Sarah was qualified to be one blink away from the Presidency.
Was disconsolately flipping channels
January 9, 2009 - 19:24 ET by StarAZCame upon a nice young African-American journalist, Jonathan Capehart (I think), who said what Sarah really needs to do is "go away." Really? I am sure she will welcome your sage advice, youngster. All she has done is get elected governor, whereas you have gotten air time.
silly NBers
January 9, 2009 - 17:57 ET by candanceThis is a very simply formula:
Jesus was a community organizer -- > Obama is qualified to run the country
Now let's all moveon.org
I'm a typical white person.
You Betcha
January 9, 2009 - 18:01 ET by MidAmericaI have a date with Sarah Palin. Well actually 365 of them. My Sarah Palin 2009 calender from Amazon arrived today.
Sarah Palin was "unqualified" to be VP
January 9, 2009 - 18:39 ET by Tucsonican...and all the "qualified" political masterminds in DC have done such a WONDERFUL job of making sure that things continued on the straight and narrow... GAG!!!
The business of politics is to keep politicians in business and, for that, Sarah Palin was probably not qualied...thank God!
Same thing I have been thinking
January 9, 2009 - 20:43 ET by general companyI think we would do a lot better just pulling folks off of the street these days then hiring all of thes overstuffed lawyers.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
More John, MORE. "If
January 9, 2009 - 18:53 ET by UtherpendMore John, MORE.
"If you love wealth more than liberty, the tranquillity of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, depart from us in peace. We ask not your counsel nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you."
→ WOW
January 9, 2009 - 18:56 ET by Cool ArrowThere's something conspicuously missing from this thread.
I just can't quite think what it might be.
If you draw a pentagram on
January 9, 2009 - 19:03 ET by Chris NormanIf you draw a pentagram on the floor, rap three times, and chant "I summon thee..." - a list will appear... :)
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
→ That's it!
January 9, 2009 - 19:04 ET by Cool ArrowYou win the kewpie doll.
For pete's sake, don't say
January 9, 2009 - 19:30 ET by Chris NormanFor pete's sake, don't say the name out loud - you'll rain misery upon us all. :)
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
You should have seen
January 9, 2009 - 21:20 ET by choselife3xThe way he bristled his hackles at a troll last night. Can you imagine unleashing all that OCD on an unsuspecting liberal?!!!!! LMAO!
In order to be pro-choice, one must first be born. Ah, the irony.
§Round 2!!! Zigler ZAPS Shiester AGAIN!!
January 9, 2009 - 19:49 ET by TheSterWOW!!!
Even after having ALL day to prepair...Sheister had Ziegler on 1600 ....and got his BUTT KICKED AGAIN!!!
It was 30minutes into his show.
We GOTTA get a clip on here!!!
LOL!!!
Ster.
My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.
I already knew this but,
January 9, 2009 - 21:03 ET by general companyZIEGLER: But MSNBC is clearly the pet network of Barack Obama and I understand that.
I would had thought that Shuster would had at least fain indignation. I am also a little dissapointed that Ziegler did not parrallel Obamas qualifications. He realy had an opertunity to shove this whole issue up his a$$ and he did not do it. Somebody needs to start, or we may never get these clowns out of the way.
Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Yes Palin was unqualified and inexperienced to be VP
January 9, 2009 - 21:31 ET by PopularTechSarah Palin
Age: 44
Religion:
- Pentecostal
Education:
- Attended, Hawaii Pacific University, 1982
- Attended, North Idaho College, 1983-1984
- Attended, University of Idaho, 1984-1985
- Attended, Matanuska-Susitna College, 1985
- B.S. Journalism, University of Idaho, 1987
Political Experience:
- Former Council Member, Wasilla City Council, Alaska, 1992-1996
- Former Mayor, Wasilla City, Alaska, 1996-2002 (pop: 7,028) (Votes: 909)
- Failed Candidate, Lieutenant Governor, Alaska, 2002
- Resigned, Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, 2003-2004
- Governor, Alaska, 2006-present (1+1/2 years) (pop: 670,053) (0.002% of the U.S. population)
Professional Experience:
- First Place, Miss Wasilla Beauty Contest, 1984
- Second Place, Miss Alaska Pageant, 1984
- Television Sports Reporter, 1987-1989
- Director, Ted Stevens Excellence in Public Service, Inc., 2003-2007
No Obama is not qualified to be president and Caroline Kennedy is not qualified to be Senator (neither is an argument for Palin).
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is Not Pollution
Still ragging, I see
January 9, 2009 - 21:44 ET by CobraManI see you're still ragging on Plain. Tell me, pop, when will you finally admit your obsession and seek mental help?
Obama: My job is above my pay grade
Yes I keep presenting the facts
January 9, 2009 - 21:50 ET by PopularTechI don't hold your view on this issue and back up my position with facts so therefore that means I need mental help, I got it.
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Wish you'd save the OCD
January 9, 2009 - 22:09 ET by choselife3xFor the trolls. Play nice with your fellow conservatives, Pop.
In order to be pro-choice, one must first be born. Ah, the irony.
CM,
January 9, 2009 - 22:11 ET by R D Helm"Tell me, pop, when will you finally admit your obsession and seek mental help"
When his Sarah Palin blow-up doll finally springs an irreparable leak. :-)
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon. Them that ain’t get out of the way.” -While there is still time.
Ewww
January 9, 2009 - 22:15 ET by shawn228Dave, now I cannot get that visual out of me head. ;-)
He had my vote
Funny that you are familiar with them
January 9, 2009 - 22:21 ET by PopularTechI had no idea they even made any but who needs a doll when you have the real thing? Maybe this is why I can think objectively.
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You do understand what former means, don't you ?
January 9, 2009 - 22:04 ET by Free StinkerReligion:
- Pentecostal
The very link you have posted has video that says: "Inside her former church"
You do understand what former means, don't you ?
"Gov. Palin has been subjected to one of the most massive and dishonest pile-on smear attacks in the history of liberal media." -- Lowell Ponte
Yes Palin was Pentecostal
January 9, 2009 - 22:06 ET by PopularTechCarbon Dioxide (CO2) is Not Pollution
Was being past tense of
January 9, 2009 - 22:10 ET by Free StinkerWas being past tense of course . . .
"Gov. Palin has been subjected to one of the most massive and dishonest pile-on smear attacks in the history of liberal media." -- Lowell Ponte
→ So what?
January 9, 2009 - 22:31 ET by Cool ArrowSomething wrong with being Pentecostal?
There is nothing wrong with Palin being Pentecostal
January 9, 2009 - 22:59 ET by PopularTechFree apparently has a problem with it.
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There is nothing wrong with Palin being Pentecostal
January 9, 2009 - 23:02 ET by Free StinkerThere is nothing wrong with Palin being Pentecostal, but since it is her former church, it would seem you have your facts mixed up.
I agree with David Shuster
January 9, 2009 - 22:00 ET by PopularTechWhich is amazing because I never agree with him. What people do not want to admit is that just about any of the other VP choices would never of had these obvious problem that people keep trying to make excuses for. Do you people really believe Romney, Fred, Rudy or even Huck would have been seen as unqualified? No and you people know it. The more you find out about this the worse it gets:
Fox News: Palin didn't know Africa was a continent (Video)
O'Reilly: Palin refused interview preparation for Katie Couric (Video)
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Fox News: Palin didn't know
January 9, 2009 - 22:08 ET by Free StinkerFox News: Palin didn't know Africa was a continent (Video)
Wow even Foxnews got duped by that phoney story. And so has PopTech.
"Gov. Palin has been subjected to one of the most massive and dishonest pile-on smear attacks in the history of liberal media." -- Lowell Ponte
Nope it is an accurate story
January 9, 2009 - 22:14 ET by PopularTech"The hoax was limited to the identity of the source in the story about Palin _ not the Fox News story itself. While Palin has denied that she mistook Africa for a country, the veracity of that report was not put in question by the revelation that Eisenstadt is a phony." (Fox News)
And Fox News stands behind it.
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Reading Fully helps
January 9, 2009 - 22:16 ET by PopularTech"For its part, Fox News Channel continues to stand behind its story." - NYT
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Good for them! They stand
January 9, 2009 - 22:18 ET by Free StinkerGood for them! They stand by being duped.
I called it back in March 2008, that Foxnews was going downhill.
No evidence
January 9, 2009 - 22:24 ET by PopularTechThere is no evidence of them being duped.
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Just that the "person"
January 9, 2009 - 22:26 ET by Free StinkerJust that the "person" claiming this didn't exist . . .
According to who?
January 9, 2009 - 22:56 ET by PopularTechYou? Fox says they did exist. Please show me where Fox retracted it's claims that Cameron made.
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What I find hilarious is
January 9, 2009 - 22:34 ET by general companyPT seems to think he is the guardian of qualifications. When in fact they are they clearly listed in the Constitution. What must be root of his obsession is the simple fact that he has only one vote, and clearly cannot enforce his idea of what the qualifications should be. As if there are not enough Ivy league morons in DC!!
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
→ Deeper than that gc
January 9, 2009 - 22:38 ET by Cool ArrowSarah Palin is a woman. I think PT has a problem with that.
Maybe, I would not know
January 9, 2009 - 22:44 ET by general companyBut clearly he has an obsession with her that does not sound healthy to me. Know doubt a clever guy like PT could come up with list of links on just about everyone in DC. Well at least every conservative, article claiming BS about conservatives are a dime a dozen, but then you knew that already.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Yes, his seeming obsession
January 9, 2009 - 23:05 ET by Free StinkerYes, his seeming obsession is most unnatural . . .
"Gov. Palin has been subjected to one of the most massive and dishonest pile-on smear attacks in the history of liberal media." -- Lowell Ponte
Nope
January 9, 2009 - 23:00 ET by PopularTechI have a problem with identity pollitics and not picking the most qualified and experienced person for the job.
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Is that right?
January 9, 2009 - 23:11 ET by general companyThen you should have many more people to start your list on links on. Or is everyone else suitably qualified for you?
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Everyone?
January 9, 2009 - 23:36 ET by PopularTechDepends on who you are talking about.
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Shooting yourself in the foot
January 9, 2009 - 22:57 ET by PopularTechSo then you should have no problem with Obama's qualifications.
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My foot?
January 9, 2009 - 23:12 ET by general companyThe problem I have with Obama's qualifications are that they are NOT equal to Palins.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
gc... Not even
January 9, 2009 - 23:15 ET by Clear thinkergc...
Not even close!
The Most Heroic Woman On Earth
Making Fun of AGW http://giovanniworld.wordpress.com/
They are actually better in many ways
January 9, 2009 - 23:38 ET by PopularTechBarack Obama:
Age: 47
Religion:
- United Church of Christ
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)
Committees:
- Chairman, Illinois Senate's Health and Human Services Committee
- Chairman, 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:
- Writer/Researcher, Business International Corporation, 1983-1984
- Community Organizer, New York Public Interest Research Group, 1984-1985
- Executive Director, Developing Communities Project, 1985-1988
- President, Harvard Law Review, 1990-1991
- Executive Director, Illinois Project Vote, 1992
- Board Member, Public Allies, 1992
- Board Member, Center for Neighborhood Technology, 1993-1994
- Board Member, The Joyce Foundation, 1994-2002
- Board Member, Woods Fund of Chicago, 1994-2002
- Chairman, Chicago Annenberg Challenge, 1995–1999
- Lecturer, Constitutional Law, University of Chicago, 1992 to 1996
- Senior Lecturer, Constitutional Law, University of Chicago, 1996-2004
- Attorney, Davis, Miner, Barnhill & Galland, 1993-2004
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So sitting on a bunch of idiot boards makes you qualified?
January 10, 2009 - 01:39 ET by Lord ErondYou know you can pad your resume with 50K committees that you sit on and none of it does an OUNCE of good towards Executive experience, deciding budgets, setting policy. So spare me with Obama's garbage resume. The man has ZERO experience
"What you can not enforce, do not command" -Sophocles-
Lord
January 10, 2009 - 11:28 ET by NorthCoasterDon't forget that he was present.
I'm not impressed
January 10, 2009 - 11:37 ET by WorriedYou failed to put down any affiliations he has with any Socialist / Commie organizations. Oh, you wouldn't want to mention them, now would you?
By the way, you are obsessed with Sarah. Did you ask her for a date at one time and she said no?
UNPopularTech
January 10, 2009 - 11:56 ET by choselife3xI am running out of patience with you. Turn off the computer, walk up the basement stairs, out of your mother's house and GET A JOB.
In order to be pro-choice, one must first be born. Ah, the irony.
Yawn
January 10, 2009 - 22:40 ET by PopularTechI own my house and it is fully paid off. I also make money 24/7 without having to work 9-5.
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So you retract this statement?
January 9, 2009 - 23:44 ET by PopularTech"PT seems to think he is the guardian of qualifications. When in fact they are they clearly listed in the Constitution."
Because your argument applies to Obama.
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No it doesnt
January 10, 2009 - 00:05 ET by general companyThe statment in question refers to my opinion of you. Obama dosent enter into it at all.
As far as running for POTUS Obama (legal citizenship not withstanding) is just as qualified to run as,,,,me. Palin was obviously qualified under the same set of standards to be VP. Your feeling about her qualifications are irrelevant.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Then your comment is pointless
January 10, 2009 - 01:12 ET by PopularTechand irrelevant.
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So,
January 10, 2009 - 01:19 ET by general companyWhats your point? The comment has every bit the relivency of anything you have posted on this thread. You dont like? So what.
Your OPINION is not anymore relivent then anyone elses.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Wrong, as usual.
January 9, 2009 - 22:10 ET by KimberlyThe "Palin didn't know Africa was a continent" has been thoroughly debunked, even though FOX News was fooled by it. It was a fake story planted to make her look bad; it didn't even pass the sniff test when I first heard it, and I knew it would be debunked soon enough. Do a Newsbusters search on "Palin Africa Continent Fake" for more details.
Nope it has not been debunked
January 9, 2009 - 22:14 ET by PopularTech"The hoax was limited to the identity of the source in the story about Palin _ not the Fox News story itself. While Palin has denied that she mistook Africa for a country, the veracity of that report was not put in question by the revelation that Eisenstadt is a phony." (Fox News)
Better do your homework next time.
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I did, and that homework
January 9, 2009 - 22:17 ET by Free StinkerI did, and that homework shows that a non-existant person, from a non-existant think tank made the claim . ..
No you didn't do your homework
January 9, 2009 - 22:22 ET by PopularTechFox never said he was the source.
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PT
January 9, 2009 - 22:39 ET by shawn228Thats the whole point, Fox News quoted someone that was made up. FS is clearly right on this one.
He had my vote
That is not true
January 9, 2009 - 22:51 ET by PopularTechThe hoaxer only took credit as the source of the story. Fox News got their information from campaign aides. Cameron traveled with the McCain camp, he did not need to go online to get inside information.
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PopTech
January 10, 2009 - 00:16 ET by thebutlerdiditI think the point is, no one else here really cares. As for the Anonymous Source deal on the Palin story, as far as I'm concerned, if you aren't willing to give your name in a slam attack on someone, you don't exist. Right or Left side. Anyway, why are you on here inundating us with more Palin crap? You were desperately needed on Breitbart's Big Hollywood site today. There was a story, maybe 2, don't remember, on GW. There was a couple of asshats that were trying to give everyone the business of GW, and I was thinking, where's PT when you need him?? You definately need to check it out, I think there's plenty of unenlightened folks over there.
TBDI
January 10, 2009 - 00:49 ET by DoktorFrankenWow, that was beautiful! Tastefully done.
Doktor
January 10, 2009 - 00:59 ET by thebutlerdiditThank you kindly. I actually wasn't being sarcastic about the Global Warming thing, though. I would love to see Pop concentrate on what he is best at, and that's making libs look stooopid on GW. sorry, I should have said he makes them look more stoopid than usual. I like Pop, I just don't want to read any more Palin links!
Boys...it is over now, move
January 11, 2009 - 00:22 ET by msh1973Boys...it is over now, move on from if Palin was qualified to be Vice President. We have bigger things to worry about now...like Obama stating that we will all have to sacrifice for the good of our Country (interview with George Stephanopoulos).
Going two years without a raise, for both me and my husband, no bonus for two years and now no matching funds in our 401K...we have sacrificed enough.
Shuster got BUSTED.
January 9, 2009 - 22:06 ET by KimberlyAnd good, too. Thanks, John Ziegler.
Dear David "Shyster":
Thanks for playing. We have lovely parting gifts. Now, get the H-ll off the national stage.
Hate and handgrenades,
The Newsbusters Faithful
Hate interviews like this
January 9, 2009 - 22:16 ET by shawn228They just kept talking over each other. Is nice to give the other person a turn once in a while.
He had my vote
Mr. Schuster, A solid
January 9, 2009 - 22:51 ET by brerolMr. Schuster, A solid majority of Americans were opposed of the auto bailout of which Barack Obama supported. Does this mean Obama is not fit to serve?
Alaska, .02% of US pop, 2
January 9, 2009 - 23:34 ET by EdhenryAlaska, .02% of US pop, 2 Yrs Gov. Still more qualified than "O".
Africa = If true, rather that mistake than "Spreading the wealth" One creates embarassment, the later, destruction of individual liberty = destruction of U. S.
"The best government can do is provide a lousy standard of living" Edhenry
Not Really
January 9, 2009 - 23:42 ET by PopularTechNot Really
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Pop,
January 9, 2009 - 23:45 ET by RESTLESS 1:>)
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Pop: Your pathology is
January 10, 2009 - 00:02 ET by BDPop:
Your pathology is really showing through.
You assume Obama has qualifications unparalleled by Palin because he was named to committees?
Nonsense. Palin has more executive experience in her short career than Obama has acheived to this date and likely by the end of his second year in office as President.
Would love to see
January 10, 2009 - 00:20 ET by general companyHis attendance records for these committees. Not that sitting in a meeting compairs to running a City, Buisness, or State
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
I wonder how he will vote
January 10, 2009 - 00:36 ET by BDI wonder how he will vote PRESENT when a bill arrives on his desk.
Palin has limited executive experience
January 10, 2009 - 01:17 ET by PopularTechPolitical executive experience is different than the private sector. Obama is better educated with relevant degrees and has more professional experience. They have roughly the same amount of political experience.
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Everyone has "limited" executive experience?
January 10, 2009 - 01:32 ET by general companySorry, going to a "better" school does not make one better educated. BTW do you have his school records? Not sure what you are referring to as professional experience, but from where I am sitting Obama has none. Professionals dont get government paychecks, they earn them in the privet sector. Everything he has ever done has been subsidised by the government, including his education.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Better Educated
January 10, 2009 - 02:38 ET by PopularTechA Political Science/International Relations and Law Degree are more relevant than a degree in Journalism for POTUS.
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Nonsense.
January 10, 2009 - 10:28 ET by BDNonsense.
By the way, I would love to
January 10, 2009 - 10:31 ET by BDBy the way, I would love to see your little list of qualifications would look like with Ronald Reagan on it at th epoint in his career when he was in his first year as Governor of California.
Also, I would LOVE to see a similar list for the wackjob libertarian who ran as a spoiler in the Repub race (Can't recall his name...) You know, Sarc's fixation....
Reagan only ran for President after being Governor for 8 Years
January 10, 2009 - 11:49 ET by PopularTech...of the most populated state in the country.
Ronald Reagan:
Age: 70 (When Elected President)
Religion:
- Presbyterian
Education:
- B.A. Economics and Sociology, Eureka College, 1932
Professional Experience:
- Radio Broadcaster, 1932-1937
- Actor, 1937-1965
- Member, Board of Directors, Screen Actors Guild, 1946-1960
- Vice President, Screen Actors Guild, 1946
- President, Screen Actors Guild, 1947-1951, 1959
- President, Motion Picture Industry Council, 1949-1950
- Second Lieutenant, United States Army Reserve, 1935-1942
- Captain, United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945
Political Experience:
- Governor, California, 1966-1974 (pop: 19,953,134) (8 years)
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So, the only thing Reagan
January 10, 2009 - 21:27 ET by BDSo, the only thing Reagan has on Palin is TIME? OOOOOPS, age also.
Therefore, each day Palin becomes a more reasonable choice, but I do not get the feeling POP TECH will see it that way. Nixon fit about to commence. .... er LATVIA!
By the way, as I recall California was not the largest state at the Time Reagan was governor....
More than that
January 10, 2009 - 22:42 ET by PopularTechHe has military experience and a relevant degree = Economics.
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Thin military experience
January 11, 2009 - 12:55 ET by BDThin military experience from one who would know.
Economics degree is debateable since most economics lessons plans teachthings that just aint so (See Keynsian Economics as a starting point.)
Real Military Experience and Economics
January 12, 2009 - 08:02 ET by PopularTechand more than "Commander Palin" But his service and rank were legitimate.
Reaganomics had nothing to do with Keynsian economics. It was based on the Chicago School and Supply Side economics.
Supply-Side Tax Cuts and the Truth about the Reagan Economic Record (The Cato Institute)
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I did not infer that RWR was
January 12, 2009 - 11:03 ET by BDI did not infer that RWR was a Keynsian, just showed how it would be folly to consider Economics as a hard science.
Better educated? Huh?
January 10, 2009 - 02:05 ET by BDBetter educated? Huh? Have you ever attended lectures at the schools he attended? (not oreinted at General COmpany)
relevant experience? He is a lawyer by training, though he never really used his legal training outside of school settings. Legal training is of limited value anyway when being asked to think in logical analysis since the law is neither logical - nor analytical in nature.
Barack has been a low level pol who has moved up, changed up, moved up his whole career. As such the onlyEXPERIENCE he actually has is in the process of running.
OMG, this is the most wonderful video
January 10, 2009 - 01:36 ET by Lord ErondAfter watching this, I went to Ziegler's websites. The man should be given a Congressional Medal of Honor for outing these SOB's. In so many words he got a 'so-called' reporter to acknowlege that the network is clearly biased. I mean, it isn't like we all knew that but, God how I would love to see this circulate and I hope Fox does it. The first place to start in this country with reform is to toss out all these left wing morons writing the propaganda that they do. Seeing as how the old gray lady is about to code, I think we may be in for a special year with the demise of a few major media shills for the left.
"What you can not enforce, do not command" -Sophocles-
The first place to start in
January 10, 2009 - 01:41 ET by SvenThe first place to start in this country with reform is to toss out all these left wing morons writing the propaganda that they do.
LE, good news for you...this is beginning to happen now! These "journalists" are learning that the free market is alive and well. This is what happens when you don't give your customer what they want...THE TRUTH! ;-)
Palin has more than enough
January 10, 2009 - 01:37 ET by SvenPalin has more than enough qualifications to be president for me. ;-)
The more I think about this,
January 10, 2009 - 02:55 ET by thebutlerdiditI have come to the conclusion that whether Palin is smart or dumb, was good for the ticket or not, is a great Governor or not, went to the right schools or not, reads the NYT or Little Golden Books, doesn't even matter. The whole point is she was treated like crap. She was shown absolutely no respect by the media, and it was wrong. You don't see them doing this to anyone else in politics, on either side. They went past dismissing her credentials, they were down right vicious. It doesn't matter if she can't color within the lines in her Dora the Explorer coloring book. She was picked by McCain to be VP, she is a sitting Governor of a state, yet, for some reason she was not afforded the same respect every other politician gets. The only person who has had remotely the same type of attacks is Blago. If they had of said, with dignity, that they were concerned about her policies, her experience, while being equally concerned about Obama, then fine. But there never will be any excuse for the nasty, rude, unbecoming way they made fun and smeared this woman with gossip and innuendo. And that goes double for her family. I remember hearing people make fun of Amy Carter, the Bush Girls, Chelsea Clinton, and I honestly thought it was sick. But the things said, and suggested about her kids goes beyond the pale. It is a very sad commentary on anyone who would do this. I have never, nor will I, ever make cheap shots about the Obama children. If they grow up and do something untoward? Yeah, I might laugh, or make a comment, but not now, not while they are children. That's just sick. No amount of dislike of this woman or her knowledge, or lack of, could ever excuse the behavior by some that has occured this year. And frankly, I am tired of having to talk about it. She is not running for any office at this time, may never run for one again, so I don't see the point of continually tearing her down. There's plenty of time for those who hate her to bring out the long knives if and when she says she running for higher office.
I agree
January 10, 2009 - 03:25 ET by general companyCompletely, even as they continued after the election. So she tries to set the record straight, but unfortunately for her all she has done was give them more ammo.
My real fear is that good folks like her will not bother going into politics because of this kind of treatment, no doubt they have succeeded in ruining any chance she had at higher office. Witch is down right scary for future candidates. And unlike some, I am through with the so called "qualified" ones. They havent done much for me but turn DC into a public disgrace
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
TBDI
January 10, 2009 - 11:58 ET by RESTLESS 1Yes, I believe she was treated, not unfairly, but certainly not with the same kid gloves as the dem ticket. That the msm didn't press on obama the way they should have, (still don't), doesn't mean some of the questions on which Palin stumbled shouldn't have been asked, (although I certainly don't care what the woman reads). It's not that Palin should have been asked easier questions, it's "that one" should have been asked harder questions. Hell, I would like to have noticed one legitimate, on topic, question of "that one", but all we really got was "so, are the republicans treating you fairly, sir?" or some other bs question like that.
That said, Palin going out and saying it is everyone else's fault, from her handlers, to Couric, does not help her any. IMO, she should move on, only stopping to correct inaccuracies. Posting a whole pity party of a documentary does nothing to help, and can only hurt her image. Hell, even I think she is whining now.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Further evidence she is not Qualified
January 10, 2009 - 03:28 ET by PopularTech"So, Sarah Palin. The man who would be the oldest to embark on a first presidential term has chosen as his possible successor a person of negligible experience." - George Will, Conservative Columnist (The Washington Post)
"She's not qualified, she doesn't have the judgment, to be next in line to the president of the United States,'' - Larry Persily, Former Congressional Liaison, Alaska Governor's Washington DC Office (Bloomberg)
"I think it's a stretch to, in any way, to say that she's got the experience to be president of the United States." - Chuck Hagel, Republican Senator from Nebraska (Omaha World Herald)
"I do not think that Barack Obama or her are experienced enough to be President of the United States - neither one of them, ...certainly Joe Biden is much more qualified than Sarah Palin" - John Ensign, Republican Senator from Nevada (Las Vegas Sun)
"I don't think at the moment she is prepared to take over the reins of the presidency" - Lawrence Eagleburger, Former Secretary of State for President George H.W. Bush (The Washington Post)
"I think it has very much undermined the whole question of John McCain’s judgment. You know what most Americans I think realized is that you don’t offer a job, let alone the vice presidency, to a person after one job interview. Even at McDonald’s, you’re interviewed three times before you get a job." - Ken Duberstein, Former Chief of Staff for Ronald Reagan (Politico)
"I don't believe she's ready to be president of the United States, which is the job of the vice president. And so that raised some question in my mind as to the judgment that Sen. McCain made." - Colin Powell, Former Secretary of State for President George W. Bush (L.A. Times)
"Palin is in no way qualified to take over the presidency should, God forbid, McCain die in office." - Diane McCarty, Former Mayor of Tenakee Springs, Alaska (Juneau Empire)
"The most qualified? No. I think they went for this - excuse me - political bullshit about narratives," - Peggy Noonan, The Wall Street Journal (Politico)
4 in 10 evangelicals say Palin not experienced (Christianity Today)
Fiorina: Palin doesn't have the experience to run HP (Politico)
Impulse, Meet Experience (George Will, Conservative Columnist)
My turn: Palin not qualified to be VP (Juneau Empire)
Northern Underexposure (RealClearPolitics)
Palin Problem: She’s out of her league (Kathleen Parker, National Review Online)
Palin the irresponsible choice? (David Frum, Conservative Columnist)
Palin's age, inexperience rival Obama's (The New York Post)
Palin's Failin' (The Wall Street Journal)
Palin's Problem (Charles Krauthammer, Conservative Columnist)
She's Nice -- but Not Ready (The Washington Post)
Why Experience Matters (David Brooks, The New York Times)
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pop tech
January 10, 2009 - 04:03 ET by thebutlerdiditSo, I post a very heart-felt post of how I felt about the whole disgusting mess, and instead of responding, or ignoring it, you post a whole new slew of anti-Palin links. It is beginning to be not just silly but personally offensive to me. I have very plainly said I am not her defender, I even said I didn't care if she was busy reading children's stories all day, yet you are trying to do what? Change my mind about her? Not once will you find where I ever said I even voted for her ticket. Or that I would if she ran in 2012, 2016, etc. I am only saying, as I have ad naseum, that she was unfairly treated in the media. Obviously most people here agree, even the guys and gals of Newsbusters. Please just give it a rest, ok?
I agree completely..........
January 10, 2009 - 05:48 ET by old crowith your characterization of the MSM and how they treated Sarah Palin. For some reason PT goes insane when her qualifications are bought up. IMHO I think she is eminently qualified to run this country.
Legitimate Criticisms
January 10, 2009 - 12:56 ET by PopularTechSure the media was biased and treated her unfairly, without question. The problem is in that noise of propaganda all legitimate criticism was whitewashed and lumped in with the nonsense.
I have never disputed that she was not treated unfairly. That does not mean you cannot legitimately criticize her. She was not unfalliable and completely innocent on all criticisms. I will continue to make this case so long as people continue to portray her as being completely innocent of all criticism. Conservatives and Republicans also had their criticisms.
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→ Then we agree
January 10, 2009 - 12:59 ET by Cool ArrowShe was about as qualified as Romney.
I can live with that assessment.
Romney was more qualified by far
January 10, 2009 - 22:44 ET by PopularTechPalin never ran a multibillion dollar company.
Mitt Romney:
Age: 60
Religion:
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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)
Professional Experience:
- Consultant, Boston Consulting Group, 1975-1977
- 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
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Now, which Mitt Romney is
January 11, 2009 - 23:31 ET by BDNow, which Mitt Romney is that again?
As usual, crap support for
January 10, 2009 - 12:15 ET by fitzfongAs usual, crap support for PT's "argument". As if cherry-picking EMILY's List wasn't bad enough, now he hangs his hat on a bunch of RINO scum like Chuck Hagel, Ken Duberstein, Peggy Noonan and Colin Powell (What? Lincoln Chaffee wasn't available?)...oh, and an anonymous campaign hack. Very credible, PopTech.
"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it." -Ronald Reagan
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Overwhelming support for my argument
January 10, 2009 - 22:47 ET by PopularTechI just keep getting more and more and more devastating facts.
82% believed Sarah Palin caused John McCain to lose the election (CNN)
81% of Independent Voters said they were less likely to vote for McCain because of Palin (Los Angeles Times / Bloomberg)
80% of women voters believe McCain picked Palin for Political Reasons not Qualifications (Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group)
79% of uncommitted voters did not believe Palin won the VP Debate (CBS News / Knowledge Networks)
75% of likely voters did not believe Palin has the right experience to be president (AP / GfK)
72% of voters say that McCain's choice of Palin did not make them inclined to vote Republican (San Francisco Chronicle)
68% of voters were not very comfortable with Palin as President (FOX News / Opinion Dynamics)
61% of voters did not believe Sarah Palin is ready to serve as President (USA Today / Gallup)
60% of women under 50 have an unfavorable opinion of Sarah Palin (The Pew Research Center)
59% of voters said Sarah Palin is not qualified (New York Times / CBS News)
57% of likely voters said Palin does not have the personal qualities a president should have (CNN / Opinion Research)
56% of registered women voters trust Hillary Clinton more than Sarah Palin (Blum & Weprin Associates)
55% of registered voters did not believe Palin is qualified to step in as president (Newsweek / Princeton Survey Research Associates)
55% of voters said Sarah Palin is unqualified (NBC News / Wall Street Journal)
52% of women voters said Sarah Palin is not qualified (Quinnipiac University / Wall Street Journal)
51% of likely voters view Sarah Palin unfavorably (ABC News / Washington Post)
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Pop Tech
January 11, 2009 - 05:32 ET by thebutlerdiditFine, you think she was unqualified. Can you please, please give the continual slamming and list pasting a rest? I may be wrong, but it seems like I'm not the only one who wants to like you, but find you are making that extremely difficult to do. I was trying to make the point before, obviously I didn't do very well, but if someone likes her, they are not going to change their mind, based on your lists. So, are you posting them for us, or for yourself? I can only speak for myself, but as I said above, she is not running for anything right now, so,can you save it until she actually does, if she does? And frankly, I like a lot of things about Mitt Romney. I would much rather see him dealing with this financial mess we have right now. I think he would do well with it, and may have been the best qualified to handle it.
Bringing the government in to run Wall Street is like saying, "Dad burned the dinner, let's get the dog to cook." PJ O'Rourke
Yawn. More like
January 11, 2009 - 14:05 ET by fitzfongYawn. More like underwhelming "support". Same lazy, biased polls "bolstered" by pseudo-Conservatives like David Brooks and David Frum. All sound and fury, signifying nothing. Keep spinning your wheels, Skippy.
"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it." -Ronald Reagan
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I love John Ziegler
January 10, 2009 - 10:40 ET by Worriedhe's one of a few guys out there that will confront any liberal and call them out for what they are: STUPID. If you ever saw him have to deal with Alan Combes (good riddance you schmuck) you'll know what I'm talking about. I wish Ziegler would have injected a question about Obama's experience. I would have loved to heard Schuster's answer.
I read Ziegler's article about visiting Sarah at home and he conveyed what most of us already knew: she's the real deal. She was the bright spot in politics last year. May she keep flourishing in the conservative movement.
→ Historical TV moment
January 10, 2009 - 10:43 ET by Cool ArrowI had to tune in last night. What a glorious moment it was when Walleye Colmes signed off for the last time.
CA... Speaking of
January 10, 2009 - 23:00 ET by bigtimerCA...
Speaking of Walleyes, as you so delicately put it....John Harwood takes the cake.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Shuster...what a boob!
January 11, 2009 - 00:12 ET by msh1973Shuster...what a boob! Where does he get 62% of Americans think Sarah Palin was unqualified to be Vice President?
From one of these polls
January 11, 2009 - 03:32 ET by PopularTechFrom one of these polls.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is Not Pollution