Taking a look at the stories in the Old Media will show that the Media is turning attack dog ASAP on McCain's choice for vice president, Sarah Palin. Notice the main meme is her supposed "inexperience." Funny how Palin was the VP pick for about 15 seconds before the Old Media went after her "inexperience" while they have yet to hit Barry Obama on HIS inexperience at all and he's been running for president since 2004. We should also note that Palin didn't get the honeymoon that Biden got when his announcement was made. But, the worst is yet to come and the Daily Kos is doing its level best to mine the lowest of lows. In a Kos diary today, it is being alleged that Sarah Palin "faked" the pregnancy of her last child, a baby born with Down's Syndrome. The claim is that it was her teenaged daughter's child, not hers. And, true to form, the Kossacks took that absurd calumny and hate even further in the comments.
With all the pseudo gravity the Kos diarist could muster, this ridiculous story of a "cover-up" was floated for the foolish Kossacks to lap up. Inky99 gave us the scurrilous diary headlined "Palin's faked 'pregnancy'? Covering for teen daughter?," in which the Kossacks posit that Governor Palin covered up her own teenage daughter's teen pregnancy by pretending it is her own child instead of her daughter's.
But it appears that Pallin's last child, a baby with Down's syndrome, may not be hers. It may be that of her teenage daughter.
Actually, "it appears" in no way to be true. The diarist gives a story from the Anchoage Daily News that does not in any way prove the diarist's claim -- nor even broach the subject of a faked pregnancy, for that matter.
The Kos diarist then goes on to claim that the "proof" of this claim is that Palin's teenage daughter was sick and out of public eye for a few months earlier in the year.
Apparently her teenage daughter was out of school, unseen, for months, because she "had mono".
And, even if this story is true, why is it one worth pursuing? Why it's because Palin is pro-life, you see...
... seeing as how she's quite willing to butt into the private lives of every other American woman, I think it's fair game.
Yeah. Stay classy Daily Kos.
And the diary entry isn't the worst of it. The comments get more vicious as each one passes. Here are a few:
Commenter psilocynic posted, "Ethics violations out the ass. And she covered for her unwed prego teen! this keeps getting better! History, my dear kossacks. We are watching the death of the rethugican party!"
Next concernedamerican posted a slam on Palin's commitment to her baby. "She decided not to take maternity leave with this pregnancy!!!! What's up with that? With a special needs baby?" And then went on to accept the claims without proof saying, "Kind of hypocritical to push abstinence programs in schools and then cover up your own teenage daughter's pregnancy with a lie that you had the baby yourself, dontcha think?"
Not4bushwa also assumed it was all true merely because it was posted on DailyKos, saying: "If Palin had come clean about her daughter or if McCain had vetted her more carefully and not chosen her, this would not be a story. But she didn't and he didn't. Tough luck, poor judgment, another right-wing hypocrite scandal." And later wrote, "This is a big lie. Why the excessive secrecy? So much shame for a fairly common predicament--teenage pregnancy? I wonder: Who's the father?"
Obviously, since a Kos diarist posted this garbage story, many Kossacks will simply believe it is true despite that there is no proof at all for even a single word of the accusations.
Poster sailmaker finds Motherhood so disgusting that he can't imagine a vice president doing it, posting that his "mind boggles at the idea of a lactating VP." That's classy, isn't it?
Poster Subversive really went for the gutter with, "The only thing missing from this story is that the baby wasn't Black."
Not content just to indulge in this conspiracy theory, poster TrentinaNE really went for the black helicopters. "Maybe it's a set-up to get rid of McCain. The story(ies) about Palin come out, he looks like a doofus and withdraws from the race, the Rethugs nominate Romney. Sounds implausible, I know, but I wouldn't write off anything in Roveland."
I think someone forgot their meds that morning. What a nutcase theory that was!
These are just a few of the over-the-top posts on DailyKos concerning the lies that Palin faked her pregnancy. This is the sort of garbage we see everyday from the haters and rumormongers on extremist leftist sites like Kos and the Democratic Underground, even Huffington Post, for that matter.
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Sometimes and forgive me for this...
August 30, 2008 - 09:07 ET by HeavyChevyI wish there was some control over "freedom of speech" because of garbage that the Kos and other nuts put out. Someone sure as hell needs their heads lobbed off at these websites. This is wickedness in its truest form.
"9 out of 10 doctors agree that flag burning is the number one killer of liberals."
You know, I said they hit
August 30, 2008 - 09:55 ET by motherbeltYou know, I said they hit rock bottom yesterday when they were suggesting that she would "neglect" her baby. But as usual, just when you think they can't get any more disgusting, they exceed your expectations. There IS no "rock bottom" for these reptiles.
As my mother used to say: No class, all A$$
There's an "Old Ladies Network" out there
August 30, 2008 - 10:17 ET by dboDo you think it ever once occured to any of these liberal reporters that, wait for it now, Palin's husband could actually help out taking care of the baby? Btw, did anyone notice that while Palin was introducing herself yesterday, in the background you could see her 17 year old daughter holding the baby. Do you think she is more than capable of helping out?
Mommy!
August 30, 2008 - 13:09 ET by DontFeedTheTrollsDo you think it ever once occured to any of these liberal reporters
that, wait for it now, Palin's husband could actually help out taking
care of the baby? Btw, did anyone notice that while Palin was
introducing herself yesterday, in the background you could see her 17
year old daughter holding the baby. Do you think she is more than
capable of helping out?
Yes, they must think the standard is theDemocrat unwed mother of five children from five different fathers, like Obama's mother.
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The Fairness Doctrine is
August 30, 2008 - 17:36 ET by SRPwrdThe Fairness Doctrine is coming, just think of the possibilties that the One can use it for....
Down's Syndrome baby? And this has what to do with being VP?
August 30, 2008 - 09:07 ET by PopularTechI cannot believe how much this is being pumped as propaganda to work the sympathy vote from emotional female voters. What the hell does having a baby with Down's Syndrome have to do with being VP? Nothing.
But she did win a Beauty Pagent!
It will be very interesting
August 30, 2008 - 09:14 ET by txcoIt will be very interesting to see if the women of America let the left nut jobs and MSM destroy this very successful and independent female....the glass ceiling for women gets a lot thicker if you're a women and conservative...Hillary just thought she was having a tough time.
Women can read Resumes
August 30, 2008 - 09:46 ET by PopularTechBut hey why shouldn't identity politics work for the GOP? They are pro-affirmative action - right?
Let's repeal Sufferage
August 30, 2008 - 09:55 ET by CobraMan"emotional female voters"
Since you seem to have a huge problem with women and their right to vote (or even to run for office), I suggest you start a petition to repeal women's suffrage.
Obama: My job is above my pay grade
Don't bother, he'll just
August 30, 2008 - 09:57 ET by FoolicanDon't bother, he'll just come back at you with a bipolar response as he does. "I don't need to. I vote for the candidate who looks the best and has no experience!"
hey PopTech
August 30, 2008 - 20:53 ET by candanceI actually agree with you that the baby story is being overplayed, but I also suspect Kos would have run something that slimy regardless.
But as to your quip about "emotional women," I do think you're going a bit overboard ridiculing Palin just for being a woman. That's basically been the only point you've made on her for the past 36 hours - she's hot and she's a mommy so she's underqualified.
Stuff like this will bring women voters to her ticket, but not for the reasons you assume. These stories have a way of showing women exactly how liberals really see them, which is not very flattering. And to use a mother's children as a weapon against her is the most infuriating thing you can do.
I'm not sure what your real feelings are, but you're coming off here like you hate her *because* she's a woman and are resentful that other women are allowed to vote for her.
Back in the 70s and early 80s the left demeaned Reagan for starting as an actor. That kind of elitism does not become conservatives.
I LOVE THIS!!
August 30, 2008 - 09:09 ET by TDVThe fact that the kook left is going bonkers over Palin proves to me that they see her as a legitimate threat. To me its hilarious how suddenly an unknown from Alaska completely shook their confidence in their messiah! The left's panic speaks volumes!!
TDV, you hit the nail on the head...
August 30, 2008 - 10:09 ET by goldenthroatThis is just another clear example as to how low and vile the MSM has become - and you are absolutely right - I see the McCain/Palin ticket becoming much more than a legitimate threat - this is the ticket that will enable us to not only retain the White House but could very well put us back into the majority in the House and Senate.
Granted, we must take it one day at a time but I think Johnny Mac has just dealt his lordship the trump card.
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Projecting
August 30, 2008 - 09:14 ET by needleThis is a first rate example of projecting, characteristic of children and immature people.
Impunitas semper ad deteriora invitat.
Keep It Up Kosacks!
August 30, 2008 - 09:16 ET by ChasvsJust keep it up you Socialist idiots!
The American people will see through your Socialist/marxist BS and turn from you as they always have in the past.
Hey Barack, you Marxist A$$HOLE, We don't need your stinkin CHANGE!
Obama will "Palin" comparison!
August 30, 2008 - 09:18 ET by ZachJonesIsHomeObama will "Palin" comparison! I saw this comment on GretaWire and loved it. I think McCain made an excellent choice. Zach
zachjonesishome.wordpress.com
Kos convention
August 30, 2008 - 09:19 ET by iveseenitallAnd the Dems all went to the Kos convention to get their support. Talk about judgment....
NEVER,NEVER trust a"liberal"
This is why I think the
August 30, 2008 - 09:26 ET by Free StinkerThis is why I think the Dems will lose.
The looney left is demonstrating just who they are and will drive centrist/moderate to McCain/Palin
Sarah Palin - This is what a Conservative looks like !
Drive them there with her "impressive" Resume!
August 30, 2008 - 09:44 ET by PopularTechNext in line to be Commander in Chief?
Sarah Palin
Age: 44
Religion:
- Pentecostal
Education:
- B.S. Journalism, University of Idaho, 1987
Political Experience:
- Former Council Member of Wasilla City Council, Alaska (pop: 6,715)
- Former Mayor of Wasilla City, Alaska (pop: 6,715) (Votes: 909)
- Candidate, Lieutenant Governor, Alaska, 2002
- Governor of Alaska, 2006-present (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
Give me a break.
PT - If you insist
August 30, 2008 - 09:51 ET by Free StinkerSecond Amendment
Public Safety
National Defense
Spending & Government "Assets"
Economy
Energy
Environment
Integrity
Children
Courage
Sarah Palin - This is what a Conservative looks like !
Is that a joke
August 30, 2008 - 09:57 ET by PopularTechReading the Bible and having a Christmas Tree does not make one qualified to be Vice President of the United States of America.
Yes?
August 30, 2008 - 09:59 ET by FoolicanGo on.
Edit: Just like being a governor doesn't NOT qualify her to be VP.
So having political positions qualifies you for Vice President?
August 30, 2008 - 10:03 ET by PopularTechThats it? Is that a joke?
No, that's not it.
August 30, 2008 - 10:09 ET by FoolicanNo, that's not it. You seem to have this incredible tendency to just pick and choose lines of posts that you find are spurious or easy to strike down, and then twist them into your own type of malformed logic. If you had read all of Warner Todd Huston's posts, you can SEE the CATEGORIAL difference between Obama and Palin, not to mention the fact that one is actually running for President of the highest office in the country. So your boy Romney or Huckabee didn't win - tough. If you're not willing to tolerate this like the adult I know you are, you can leave the country and go to a place where all of your leaders are chosen for you, not necessarily for your best interests at heart.
By the way, I'm sure that the citizens of Alaska are openly thrilled about your glowing assessment of the size of their state.
Since when is Palin running against Obama?
August 30, 2008 - 11:10 ET by PopularTechSo Palin is running against Obama?
pop tech
August 30, 2008 - 10:10 ET byi notice how you completely ignore the actual fiscally conservative ACTIONS Palin has done as governor and i believe i know why. You know she is a Christian and you hate Christians so you smear. Fess up PT it's the Christian part you really don't like.
"You can not support the Troops if you do not support their Mission"
Hey PT...Pelosi is Qualified for her spot ?
August 30, 2008 - 10:13 ET by JayTeeThere are no heroes....only common people put in extra-ordinary circumstances, that react in a heroic fashion to those circumstances.
If you are going to Count "Votes" for Palin, Count votes for Pelosi...I think she is in line for 3rd succession to the Presidency, and she only got 150,000 votes her last election....so Palin, as you show has 188,000 votes, so Palin is qualifed to be 2nd in command.
The Republican Revolution will not be Televised
Reading the Bible and having a Christmas Tree
August 30, 2008 - 11:13 ET by Free StinkerReading the Bible and having a Christmas Tree does not make one qualified to be Vice President of the United States of America.
But it is a refreshing change to see that in a politician.
Meanwhile, you ignored the other 42 entries. I wonder why that is?
Sarah Palin - This is what a Conservative looks like !
Wow FS
August 30, 2008 - 10:06 ET by shawn228What happenned? Did your star pupil turn to the dark side? I guess this is what Ben Kenobi felt like after he let Anakin turn to the dark side, or in this case talking points of the left :-)
Real life video games are cool
Great post
August 30, 2008 - 11:50 ET by TheCynicThat's a great compilation. They should make that front page on this site. PopularTech got schooled. Look at his pitiful reply, picking out two items from your huge list and ignoring the rest. Typical liberal - "there's none so blind as those who won't see".
I got Schooled? Really? I don't think so....
August 30, 2008 - 12:54 ET by PopularTechPalin 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
Palin Smoked Pot! - What a Role Model for young girls!
Same-sex benefits ban gets Palin veto (Anchorage Daily News)
(yawn)
August 30, 2008 - 12:57 ET by Free StinkerWow. Three links. All specious arguments.
(yawn)
I tried to find links...
August 30, 2008 - 13:01 ET by PopularTechI tried to find links to her not having a Christmas Tree but no luck
Okay, so now we get to....
August 31, 2008 - 08:15 ET by dmntd1Okay, so now we get to.... Two rich white men are running for public executive office. Both with inexperienced, former-pot-smoking, running mates. Question is, do you want the former-pot-smoking running mate to be a heartbeat away from the oval office, or to be the one IN the oval office?
Personally, the last two links do absolutely nothing to turn me off from her. The first one is more equitable to "supporting the funding before she didn't support the funding".
Fascism is a religious conception in which man is seen in his imminent relationship with a superior law and with an objective will that transcends the particular individual - Mussolini
And Barry's record?
August 30, 2008 - 09:54 ET by Warner Todd HustonNeed I remind you that Barry isn't "next ine line to become commander-in-chief" he's in line DIRECTLY to be so.
Barry's record of dubious achievements:
Graduated Harvard
Editor of Havrard Law Review
Part time U of Chicago "Professor": Never tenured never wrote a single professional paper.
Worked only part time as a lawyer. Never joined a major law practice, never became a partner.
"Community Organizer": no real accomplishments to show for it, no major initiative accomplished, no record of success or notice.
State Senator: little by way of a legislative record
Federal Senator 3 years: Little of a legislative record to show for that either.
Running for president since 2004: Can't gain in the polls so little of note to show for it.
All in all, Barry is a great waste of talent. He's never succeeded in any real, major way after college. And, if the left claims that a Harvard education is not any achievement since George W. Bush graduated from Harvard, well, then the argument might be made using their logic that even Barry's Harvard years don't amount to much!
Worse, NEITHER Barry nor his VP pick slow Joe Biden have ANY experience as an executive. They've never run ANYTHING but their mouths.
So, Sarah Palin's experience is far grater than EITHER of the Dimmocrat's nominees.
This is interesting logic
August 30, 2008 - 09:59 ET by PopularTechSo how does this make Palin the most qualified to be VP?
We could have got someone off the street or rolled some dice.
WE?
August 30, 2008 - 10:06 ET byyou got a mouse in your pocket?
"You can not support the Troops if you do not support their Mission"
Do you...
August 30, 2008 - 10:08 ET by Warner Todd HustonDo you have a copy of the Constitution? Like, check your toilet paper storage area. That's where you guys keep any copies in your homes, right? Well, at least that is how you think of the Constitution. More likely you don't have one any where at all.
So, go see what the qualifications are to be president or vice president. After you've had someone read them and explain them to you, get back to us.
Todd W.I looked it up....I think Pop tech qualifies to be POTUS
August 30, 2008 - 10:19 ET by JayTeeHopefully PT is over the Age Requirement, and is a US citizen.
I think you can be a Felon and POTUS ? I know you can be impeached and still Govern.
Was Al Gore Qualified ?
The Republican Revolution will not be Televised
Exactly...
August 30, 2008 - 10:26 ET by Warner Todd HustonJust about any adult qualifies (over 35).
Besides, I love how people keep whining about Romney. No true conservative would EVER vote for the king of flip-flops!
Adding Romney to the ticket would have completely doomed McCain. Utterly and completely.
Hell, the disastrous "RomneyCare" health care debacle in Mass. would have been enough to kill McCain. And Mitt was for an awful lot of stuff before he was against it!
Just his lies about being a "life long hunter" alone prove him to be a panderer and liar, a guy that would say absolutely ANYTHING to get elected. Principles? Bah, don't bother him with that nonsense.
Let's hope Mitt just fades away.
Hilarious Knee-Jerk Reply
August 30, 2008 - 10:21 ET by PopularTechHer Resume Speaks for itself.
Question:
August 30, 2008 - 10:27 ET by FoolicanDid you ever watch Dave?
"We" did a good thing, you just don't want to admit it
August 30, 2008 - 13:29 ET by CobraManYou're right, "we" could have gotten someone off the streets, as you put it. But that's not what "we" did. Instead of "rolling the dice" and picking someone at random, "we" carefully considered each potential running mate and “we” picked a VP with integrity, courage, insightfulness, stamina, charisma, dedication, and experience. That's a wise choice indeed, and most people realize this. It’s too bad that you’re so biased against McCain that you would automatically Palin as a candidate for VP simply out of personal spite.
Obama: My job is above my pay grade
What a Job, Bravo, Bravo!!! Hats Off to a Job Well Done!
August 30, 2008 - 13:33 ET by PopularTechSarah Palin: 'What is it exactly that the VP does every day?' (Video)
So sayth the "expert."
August 30, 2008 - 13:51 ET by CobraMan"So how does this make Palin the most qualified to be VP?"
I love how you keep making references to "most qualified" like your are an expert on this matter and you are eminently "qualified" as to determine who's the most qualified for any position.
You do realize, don't you, that the majority of VP's, in both parties, were never "qualified" for their position to the extent that she is? Despite their lack of "qualifications," that didn't stop them from becoming the VP though, did it? When comparer to past VP’s it’s obvious to anyone without an agenda that Mrs. Palin is more than qualified for the position and she complements McCain well on the ticket.
Obama: My job is above my pay grade
Palin Complements McCain?
August 30, 2008 - 13:56 ET by PopularTechReally?
Compare Resumes and Pretend this is not a Disaster
August 30, 2008 - 10:07 ET by PopularTechSarah Palin
Age: 44
Family:
- Husband: Todd
- 5 Children: Track, Bristol, Willow, Piper, Trig
Religion:
- Pentecostal
Education:
- B.S. Journalism, University of Idaho, 1987
Political Experience:
- Former Council Member of Wasilla City Council, Alaska (pop: 6,715)
- Former Mayor of Wasilla City, Alaska (pop: 6,715) (Votes: 909)
- Candidate, Lieutenant Governor, Alaska, 2002
- Governor of Alaska, 2006-present (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
Family:
- Wife: Jill
- 3 Children: Beau, Hunter, Ashley
Religion:
- Roman Catholic
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)
- United States Senator of Delaware, 1973-present (pop: 853,476)
- Candidate, United States President, 2008
Total Career Political Votes: 929,170
Professional Experience:
- Attorney, Private Practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1968-1972
- Adjunct Professor, Widener University School of Law, 1991-present
Mitt Romney:
Age: 60
Family:
- Wife: Ann
- 5 Children: Tagg, Matt, Josh, Ben, Craig
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:
- Candidate, United States Senate, Massachusetts, 1994
- Governor of Massachusetts, 2003-2007 (pop: 6,437,193)
- Candidate, United States President, 2008
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
For Joe Biden you forgot to mention:
August 30, 2008 - 18:04 ET by needle- Candidate, United States President, 1988
but then you ought to mention why he dropprd out of the race.
PS: At this web site integrity counts for a lot; with the other guys, if it is not a hindrance, it is a superfluous extra.
Impunitas semper ad deteriora invitat.
Warner
August 30, 2008 - 10:09 ET by Cool ArrowHere's one:
Obama and 81 other senators opposed an amendment in 2005 to strike the infamous
$231 million “Bridge to Nowhere” earmark for Alaska and redirect that funding to
help with rebuilding New Orleans.
Sarah Baracuda was busy refusing Obama's pork.
Torches & Pitchforks
Bad Stuff Happens when you don't do your Homework
August 30, 2008 - 10:18 ET by PopularTechPalin 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
Are we having fun yet?
Thank you for this link, Pop
August 30, 2008 - 10:50 ET by HermanoI read the whole thing. Her stances are very conservative. What was most interesting to me, in regards to your "issue," is that when push came to shove and the cost of the project was known, she said it did not make fiscal sense so she said no to the project. She is a fiscal conservative.
The Newsbusters Comments Crew: Saving the Environment - One Ribeye at a Time! h/t Dr_Liberty
Spin it, Spin it, Spin it!
August 30, 2008 - 11:13 ET by PopularTechSpare me the propaganda it was clear she was for it before she was against it. So much for her being the Maverick!
And ultimately, she made
August 30, 2008 - 11:16 ET by HermanoAnd ultimately, she made the right choice. Good for her.
The Newsbusters Comments Crew: Saving the Environment - One Ribeye at a Time! h/t Dr_Liberty
After the Media Circus?
August 30, 2008 - 11:19 ET by PopularTechWhat Maverickness...
What media circus? The
August 30, 2008 - 11:35 ET by HermanoWhat media circus?
The Newsbusters Comments Crew: Saving the Environment - One Ribeye at a Time! h/t Dr_Liberty
PT misses the point
August 30, 2008 - 14:47 ET by ironchefofmunchiesPT,
She was for the funding while running for office.
She was against funding when she got into office.
That's actually a GOOD thing. Maybe you just can't see the difference between the two.
Definitely missing the point...
August 30, 2008 - 15:40 ET by PopularTechShe was for it before she was against it? Keep spinning, I love the desperation.
Who's desperate? The one
August 30, 2008 - 17:47 ET by SRPwrdWho's desperate? The one that keeps posting the same links twice?
He can waste money with the best of them
August 30, 2008 - 10:24 ET by dbo"Community Organizer": no real accomplishments to show for it, no major initiative accomplished, no record of success or notice.
Let's not sell Barry short. He did manage to squander away $100 million ($50 million of it public money) that was allocated for educational improvements to political activists instead. This accomplished a lot for the left wing and his political cause. Btw, no educational improvements were noted.
Wasting $100M+ is a significant accomplishment.
August 30, 2008 - 18:19 ET by needleThis – wasting a cool $100M+ in the name of education and achieving ZILCH -- is one of Obama most significant accomplishments. Since there is so extremely little on his resume in the first place, it is important that this be remembered and kept front and center, especially whenever he starts spouting platitudes about his “commitment” to education.
Impunitas semper ad deteriora invitat.
Hey a$$hole, how about
August 30, 2008 - 10:10 ET by obxrayHey a$$hole, how about writing out Obama's experience.Notta,you freak
Obama's Resume - I Know he did not win any Beauty Pagents...
August 30, 2008 - 11:17 ET by PopularTechBarack Obama:
Age: 47
Family:
- Wife: Michelle
- 2 Children: Malia, Sasha.
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
Professional Experience:
- Senior Lecturer, Constitutional Law, University of Chicago, 1992-2004
- Attorney, Miner Barnhill & Galland, 1993-2004
Maybe he should have majored in Journalism?
Have fun voting for Obama!
August 30, 2008 - 11:38 ET by Free StinkerHave fun voting for Obama!
Sarah Palin - This is what a Conservative looks like !
I already said I am voting Libertarian
August 30, 2008 - 12:58 ET by PopularTechA lot of people are thanking me for exposing Palin. I have never seen this many emails before.
PT - My apologies.
August 30, 2008 - 13:02 ET by Free StinkerMy apologies.
Have fun voting for Barr.
Obama’s sole executive accomplishment overlooked
August 30, 2008 - 18:34 ET by needleYou left out:
-- Head of the Annenburg Challenge Project for Chicago.
This is essentially Obama’s sole executive accomplishment, and what a great job he did too!
Impunitas semper ad deteriora invitat.
That IS an impressive resume
August 30, 2008 - 10:28 ET by CobraManThat IS an impressive resume (far more impressive than most, especially the Libertarian candidates). This woman went from being a normal, everyday working mother who became a City Counsel member and climbed the political ladder straight up the line to Governor, and now to possible VP. That's the quissential American success story. How can anyone disregard Mrs. Palin with that kind of resume to her credit?
On edit: That's ladder and not latter as originally written.
Obama: My job is above my pay grade
Not only did she get
August 31, 2008 - 08:27 ET by dmntd1Not only did she get ELECTED to mayor and than governor, she did it by getting people to vote for her, instead of getting her opponents disqualified.
I keep hearing about BHO's bid for the State Senate. Where he allegedly (allegedly because I have no proof, supply proof, and I'll edit this) got his opponents disqualified. They totally forget how he got elected to the US Senate. He, or his operatives, were able to unseal a previously sealed divorce decree, and expose the Republican candidate as the sex fiend he was (not really a minus in my book.... but oh well!). Then, the state Republicans imported Alan Keyes (good, but we're not much for voting for carpet-baggers here) to run for the Senate seat, instead of the handful of very qualified potentials here.
BHO has a history of getting his opponents disqualified, or shamed, out of the race. I can't even say he has a history of getting elected to office!
Fascism is a religious conception in which man is seen in his imminent relationship with a superior law and with an objective will that transcends the particular individual - Mussolini
Correct...
August 31, 2008 - 08:39 ET by Warner Todd HustonYou can find your proof in a book called The Case Against Barack Obama by David Freddoso. What happened was, Obama had a close friend that was in the office Obama wanted to run for already. But, she decided to run for another office and told Obama he could run for her seat. She changed her mind later, though, and told Obama to stop running for her seat and wait for his turn in party fashion. He told her to pound sand and got a judge to disqualify many of her petition signatures which threw her off the ballot. He then ran unopposed. So, yes he got his first political win by dirty tricks.
Kossacks are Cuckoo for Cocoa Pufffs
August 30, 2008 - 09:43 ET by dboSome of the details of this child cover-up story are true. Except it is not about Palin. It's about John Edwards.
I hesitate...
August 30, 2008 - 09:45 ET by Warner Todd HustonI hesitate to ask which one is the one with a handicap in the Edwards story!
Too easy!
August 30, 2008 - 11:07 ET by Rhymes With RightIsn't it obvious?
John Edwards' conduct certainly leads to questions about his intellectual functioning.
Blogging at rhymeswithright.mu.nu
Cocoa Puffs???? That's a
August 30, 2008 - 09:57 ET by motherbeltCocoa Puffs????
That's a racist comment!!
Don't try to hide it; we know it's "Code words"!!!
Okay, you're on to me. I
August 30, 2008 - 10:47 ET by dboOkay, you're on to me. I admit it. The "cocoa" was a slap on African- American's and the "puffs" was a slap at gay's. Not that there's anything wrong with that. :-)
I HATE...
August 30, 2008 - 10:52 ET by Warner Todd HustonI HATE slaps at gay cereal ... or black puffs... or puffy black gays eating cereal... or whatever it was we were talking about again.
I AM OUTRAGED!
Well I just hope dbo is
August 30, 2008 - 15:57 ET by motherbeltWell I just hope dbo is suitably chastised, or we'll have to send him to "diversity training." ;-)
Kossacks.... If I recall,
August 31, 2008 - 08:30 ET by dmntd1Kossacks.... If I recall, the Cossacks were, in WW2, split between supporting the Nazis and the Soviets. I guess we don't get much more piquant than the fact that the DK's are now Kossacks...
Fascism is a religious conception in which man is seen in his imminent relationship with a superior law and with an objective will that transcends the particular individual - Mussolini
The left...
August 30, 2008 - 09:55 ET by AgentAmerican...now know painfully that their Manchild is NO MATCH for the Iron Lady of Alaska, and it's drivng them over the edge. The MSM, and their footsoldiers in the Leftyblogosphere will destroy themselves and further tarnish their already useless reputation by going after Mrs. Palin, her children, her hard working husband.
Grasping at straws redefined.
This only puts more salt into their wounds as their Obama has been floundering in the polls ever since early June. Even people on the left were beginning to have "buyer's remorse" after the Saddleback disaster.
The left is not going to relinquish their position on Mrs. Palin and her values, which happen to be sterling. And that is going to do Obama more harm than good.
Drill ANWAR
It's the storyline on Desperate Housewives! These people
August 30, 2008 - 09:57 ET by Dee BunkThe character Brie (who is a conservative on the show) faked her daughters pregnancy. These people are such uncreative bigots it's not even funny. They have no understanding of modern conservatives.
The thing is, even if it were true, SO WHAT! It's a lot better than killing the baby! Duh!!!!! Conservatives could care less if she faked the pregnancy if that is what the daughter wanted.
It's rare for a teenager to have a Down's syndrome baby and the most common in woman over 40. How old is Sarah Palin? Over 40?
These people watch too much T.V. and have no concept of reality.
A Summer Place
August 30, 2008 - 09:58 ET by Cool ArrowObviously somebody over at Kos has been watching a '60's Troy Donahue, Connie Stevens movie.
Jayson Blair must be contributing to Kos.
Torches & Pitchforks
Uh ohI
August 30, 2008 - 09:59 ET by acumenDo I see another forged birth certificate being distributed to the kos kids by Obama's revolutionary guards in the works?
I wonder how long before
August 30, 2008 - 10:00 ET by deerjerkydaveI wonder how long before this becomes front page news in the New York Times. Unsubstantiated liberal paranoia is front page news. Substantiated conservative concerns like John Edward's affair are ignored or downplayed.
I find it amusing that...
August 30, 2008 - 10:14 ET by Joe C....an entire party built upon pandering to the fringes of society, victimology, identity politics, and affirmative action all of a sudden has the audacity and gall to criticize a highly accomplished woman in politics because she is a conservative Republican - the only demographic, which can be freely smeared.
And the smears aren't even human (i.e. criticizing her for not killing her baby). Railing against her experience when the patron saint of affirmative action and the Peter Principle is on the top of their ticket, whose only apparent accomplishment is reading and running in unopposed elections.
I wonder what
August 30, 2008 - 10:18 ET by BobAnthonyBaklava Breath puts in his ouzo**?! WHERE DO THESE COMMIE FASCISTS GET THESE IDEAS?!
AND IS IT ANY WONDER WHY BLOWBERMANN POSTS FOR THEM?!
And some of these posts:
"Poster sailmaker finds Motherhood so disgusting that he can't imagine a vice president doing it, posting that his "mind boggles at the idea of a lactating VP." That's classy, isn't it?
Poster Subversive really went for the gutter with, "The only thing missing from this story is that the baby wasn't Black."
Not content just to indulge in this conspiracy theory, poster TrentinaNE really went for the black helicopters. 'Maybe
it's a set-up to get rid of McCain. The story(ies) about Palin come
out, he looks like a doofus and withdraws from the race, the Rethugs
nominate Romney. Sounds implausible, I know, but I wouldn't write off
anything in Roveland.'"
GREAT SCOTT, WHAT KINDS OF PARENTS DID THESE NUMBNUTS HAVE?!?!
**--For the record ouzo is a Greek liquor kind of like anissette or sambuca, you put it in coffee (black, no cream)
Hey!
August 30, 2008 - 11:00 ET by FoolicanHey, I like baklava. It's kind of expensive, though, and really hard to make. So what if I'm a sucker for Greek food?
Barry - a giant tactical error
August 30, 2008 - 10:21 ET by pocomocoIt is now official.
Judging by the comments emanating from the Obama campaign, the MSM, and the left-wing blogs, they are now running scared.
With McCain’s selection of Palin as his VP, desperation only half explains how they are feeling today.
Obama made a giant tactical error in his selection of Biden as his VP. Biden is the quintessential Washington insider, someone who Obama should have steered clear of.
Like the speed of light at some event after McCain's announcement, Obama started to demean Palin. At his side was Biden looking at Obama as he was speaking and sporting a big scowl on his face as if to be saying – what the hell have you gotten me into?
This is going to be a fun 8 weeks.
Not Surprised
August 30, 2008 - 10:29 ET by Gat New YorkYou can always measure any organization by its leader. Markos is the leader of Daily Kos and is a pretty well documented nut so should it be any surprise that his community is filled with mentally unstable loons?
Absolutely
August 30, 2008 - 12:00 ET by NorthCoasterUbsurd!
The Daily KOO KOOS!
Govenor Palin
August 30, 2008 - 13:15 ET by KansasgirlMcCain hit a home run with this pick. The libs are going beserk. This election cycle is great.
Just a Left Wing Disease?
August 30, 2008 - 14:01 ET by Agrarian-DecentralistHuston says, "This is the sort of garbage we see everyday [sic, every day] from the haters and rumormongers on extremist leftist sites."
Hmmm. And which sites were relishing the Edwards love-child rumor when it was still just a tabloid story? The Palin rumor is all over the Internet, and the Enquirer is no doubt checking it out even as we speak. If the Enquirer says it's true, will NewsBusters show some consistency by taking the claim seriously? Somehow I doubt it.
They could be consistent with the "mainstream" news media
August 30, 2008 - 14:04 ET by sarcasmoAnd desperately try to ignore/deny it until The Enquirer comes up with incontrovertible proof. Apples to apples, after all...Anyway, it seems doubtful on current evidence.
JMR
The tax & spend drug war looks racist in the real world.
The chance of a woman of
August 30, 2008 - 15:54 ET by motherbeltThe chance of a woman of 44 having a Down syndrome baby is 1 in 40.
The lowest age on the chart is 20, with a chance of 1 in 2000. Now
whose baby is this 50 times more likely to be?
And the anwer to your question is no, because even if it's true....SO WHAT!!!!
She broke no vows; committed no infidelity. Her daughter didn't have an abortion. If she were a pro-life candidate who herself had had an abortion, you might have a leg to stand on.
Exactly what is the "shameful" act that she would be guilty of that would make her unfit for office? Taking over the care of a baby that her teenage daughter likely couldn't handle, and might otherwise be given up for adoption or placed in a foster care for "special needs" children? Choosing to bring the baby up in a loving family envronment????
Kos is now showing their true colors
August 30, 2008 - 15:31 ET by tpmintxKos has now officially become worthy of being totally ignored for the rest of time. Who cares what these maggots say amongst themselves? We need to stop referring people to this site, and to stop reading the garbage that they post.
This brings to mind something I read once.
"Those who write on s**t-house walls roll their s**t into little balls. Those who read these words of wit, eat the little balls of s**t."
Let's all stop reading their words of wit.
If Markos had any class
August 30, 2008 - 19:06 ET by richardIf Markos had any class what so ever, he would police his blog site and eliminate the lunatic ravings of his patrons. But why would anyone expect a site of this low caliber to have any common decency at all.
These cretins need a good ass whipping. They are just scum.
Daily Kooks
August 30, 2008 - 23:18 ET by Tom in NCThe Daily Kooks need to eat a bucket of the BS they are shoveling, I'm sure we can find enough volunteers for force feedings
Another Liberal Idiot
August 31, 2008 - 00:47 ET by VinncyGThere is absolutely no lack of tasteless disgusting dribble that comes out of a liberal mouth. There has to be some sort of moron test they have to take, because only an idiot would say stuff like this for the whole world to see. How incredibly horrible these people are. All dumbacrats have to be proud of their party when they read things like this. Totally classless people.
And the liberal media they are no better because they also refuse to draw the line and expose this sort of thing for what it is.
how many non-family
August 31, 2008 - 08:04 ET by dmntd1how many non-family members, those without any dog in the fight, will testify that Sara Palin, and not the daughter, is the mother of the infant?
How many non-family members, those without any dog in the fight, will testify that Barack Obama was actually born in the USA? If they want to come up with ignorant accusations, should we remind them of the lawsuit filed alleging Barack Obama was born in Kenya due to the unwillingness of the flight-captain to fly his mom to the US due to the late-termness of her mistake...er...um.... punishment.....er...um....pregnancy?
Fascism is a religious conception in which man is seen in his imminent relationship with a superior law and with an objective will that transcends the particular individual - Mussolini
The folks over on the Kos
August 31, 2008 - 15:33 ET by msh1973The folks over on the Kos are worse than what I wipe off the bottom of my shoes....
I wonder if my comment and
September 1, 2008 - 04:41 ET by scotthI wonder if my comment and photo will last?
http://www.dailykos....
This shows she is pregnant. Not that I had any doubt.
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