Sarah Palin - Your opinion?

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    AdviceDoctorposted 14 years ago

    What's your opinion on Palin?

    My opinion is pretty simple. She's the dumbest person ever to get to participate in politics. My 14 year old son could run a state better than she is doing.

    I just saw on ET she's actually using her power to keep her ex son in law from seeing the child he has with Palin's daughter. Corruption or what?

    1. SimeyC profile image88
      SimeyCposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      *tongue in cheek* is it a coincidence that she could become president in 2012 and the world ends in 2012? Someone needs to tell her what that 'little red button' does!

      Being serious - it's very difficult to judge how good or bad a politician is these days - all we get is the partisan press saying how good or how bad she is - there's no neutral outlet to actually tell us!

      She seems good - personally I feel she needs a lot more experience before she 'tries' to become president...

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      A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      What State is she running again? Dumbest person ever...you sure?

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        AdviceDoctorposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Palin and Obama are the dumbest people who have ever been allowed to participate in national politics.

        And she's running Alaska, which is barely a state.

        1. Arthur Fontes profile image74
          Arthur Fontesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Uhm!!!!  She resigned as governer Sarah Palin is an American Citizen..

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            AdviceDoctorposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            How the hell am I supposed to know that? I live in Alabama.

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              A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              The news

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          Poppa Bluesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          No. She's not running Alaska. She resigned.

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          A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Wow, you really have no clue do you? You may want to check your sources before you call other people dumb! Obama is far from dumb, corrupt socialist, but he ain't dumb!

          1. Arthur Fontes profile image74
            Arthur Fontesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            In no way could Obama be described as dumb with that I agree.

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            AdviceDoctorposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Oh wow.. She resigned in July. Okay, this is just bad for me. I don't follow Alaska politics..

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              A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              You said Palin was the dumbest ever, she comes from Alaska, you obviously followed that much of Alaska politics. It was national news, even in Alabama!

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                AdviceDoctorposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Blegh!

                HAH!

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                  A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  Is that Alabaman for "I have no fricken clue"?

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                    AdviceDoctorposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                    No. That's English for so's your face.

    3. 1974 profile image69
      1974posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I hate to inform you, your son resigned in August.

    4. prettydarkhorse profile image61
      prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Oh I dont think she is that dumb at all, to say so is insulting all the people who voted for her as mayor and gov in Alaska and the Republicans who chose her as the running mate of Mc Cain

      the media is very powerful in portraying her to be that dumb,

      hey Advice want to check my hub about childrens donation? you were asking about it the other day?

      thanks, Maita

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        AdviceDoctorposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Yes, I am going to check out that hub.

        Apparently, I'm just as dumb as Palin and should probably check my sources before I post stuff.

        1. Hmrjmr1 profile image68
          Hmrjmr1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Have to say I concur with that do your homework!

    5. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      A dead subject and not worth the effort to talk about. lol

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      chasingcarsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Really guys; are you all infected with testostrone poisoning?  She is a hyena chasing a lion.   Get over it.  She is an ordinary twit jerked out of her mediocrity by a group of cynical politicians thinking they could manipulate her.  Unfortunately for them, they gave this high-school bully air time, and now Ms. Ambition is all about the power.  Insult her voters?  Not possible.  If you can call Obama a socialist, you don't have a clue either.  As a fellow Texan, you'll, please quit making us look so damned bad.

      1. Chaotic Chica profile image60
        Chaotic Chicaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Well put! During the whole campaign, I watched as she skillfully avoided answering any question directly by manipulating her response to talk about only what she wanted.  That is fine and dandy for a pr specialist but being govenor for Alaska, while a large state, is sparcely poplulated by a very conservative group of people who can be easily pacified.  Try being the govenor of New York when 9/11 hit. Gullianni handled the trauma better than Bush did, in my opinion. 
        Even in the interview with her daughter, Palin pushed her way in front of the cameras.  She is indeed attracted to the attention and power and not so much the country's best interest.  I am neither a republican or a democrat but I am a woman and I have seen her kind before.  She is only for her reputation, not using her intelligence and even her good looks, to better the world she lives in.  She was supposed to be a performing monkey in heels there to off-set the race card but they picked the wrong monkey.

    7. rhamson profile image71
      rhamsonposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      She is another perfect front person for the Republican party.  She will repeat what her handlers tell her to say, cut the deals big business wants her too and fight the wars they want her to help further her lobbyists and owners. The GOP could not have found a better fill in after Bush.  Trouble is why do they always get someone who can't carry on an intelligent conversation?

      1. peptalk profile image60
        peptalkposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        YEAH!!!!  I like you!

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    Poppa Bluesposted 14 years ago

    I love her! I think she's great! She'd make a great president and I don't think she's as dumb as the media makes her out to be. By all accounts she did a great job as mayor and as governor.

    1. DogSiDaed profile image60
      DogSiDaedposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      LOL

  3. Daniel Carter profile image62
    Daniel Carterposted 14 years ago

    I think she's smart. And dangerous.

    She's no one's fool when it comes to milking the public, media and the country for support. However, I think she's a flash in the pan. Being savvy about garnering attention is not like having qualifications for running a whole country.

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      A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      You mean like Obama?

      1. Daniel Carter profile image62
        Daniel Carterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Pretty much. The difference is that I think Obama has qualifications that Palin does not, but Obama hides his motives and agenda under broad public support issues like health care, economic recovery, etc.

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          A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Can you tell me what his qualifications are?

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      pgrundyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I think she's smarter than she is given credit for, but I don't think she's good for the country. She's rousing a lot of rabble that won't lead anywhere good.

      We already did this 145 years ago. It wasn't fun.

      I think she could win in 2012 if things keep going bad, and they will keep going bad. The country is in very, very bad shape.

  4. Arthur Fontes profile image74
    Arthur Fontesposted 14 years ago

    She is an articulate intelligent woman.  She is a private citizen not a civil servant.  She has every right to voice her opinion.  You have every right to disagree with her.  What puzzles me is how much critical reviews her book received as far as fact checking goes.  Yet I have seen no such reviews for Al Gore's latest propaganda pamphlet.

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      A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      You know all that ice will be gone in about 5 years, oh wait, he lied about his stats on that, he was qualified to be President.

    2. Uninvited Writer profile image79
      Uninvited Writerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      so...it's not the fact that the facts were wrong it's just the fact that fact checking was done?

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        A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Say that 10 times real fast!

        1. Uninvited Writer profile image79
          Uninvited Writerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          That is a fact smile

      2. Hmrjmr1 profile image68
        Hmrjmr1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Don't mind the fact checking she is a very public figure so no issues though I think the media should at least provide some semblance of fairness and do a bit more fact checking on the left side of things. Had they done so "Inconvenient Truth' would have been retitled to the Truth is Inconvenient for Al Gore.

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          A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Now thats comedy!

      3. Daniel Carter profile image62
        Daniel Carterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        lol
        Just the facts, ma'am.

      4. Arthur Fontes profile image74
        Arthur Fontesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        The fact is she is a private citizen writing her memoirs which by the way has probably outsold every liberally biased book printed in the last decade.  Fact checking is fine for Sarah Palin who is telling her story but fact checking Al Gore's politically motivated agenda pushing propaganda, straight to the bargain bin book requires no fact checking?

        Hypocritical eh??

        1. Uninvited Writer profile image79
          Uninvited Writerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Fiction always does outsell non-fiction smile

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            A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            UW, you think Gore is pushing fact?

          2. Arthur Fontes profile image74
            Arthur Fontesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            So a liberal can write any BS he wants without scrutiny.

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              A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              You ever notice asking a liberal a point blank question really never gets a response?

              1. Arthur Fontes profile image74
                Arthur Fontesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                That is true the answer usually results in calling me something nasty.

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                  A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  UW won't but most will

                  1. Arthur Fontes profile image74
                    Arthur Fontesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                    I am not speaking of anyone in these forums in fact everyone here has been very polite to me.  I enjoy these forums very much and in no way do I mean to insult anyone in the forums if I have I apologize.

            2. Uninvited Writer profile image79
              Uninvited Writerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              Did I say that? There are a gazillion right wing sites that have probably torn apart anything Al Gore has said, true facts or not.

              Of course it does not make it right if that is the way it is. It aalso does not give anyone else the right to state things he/she did while in office that are untrue.

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    sneakorocksolidposted 14 years ago

    I don't know about the presidency but look at where we are now. She seems to be a good spokeperson for the right but still another one not quite ready for the job.

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      pgrundyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I think she will keep doing what she is doing and pair up with whoever is strongest on the right come 2012. People write her off as not qualified but George Bush was arguably not qualified and he served two terms. Molly Ivins wrote book after book warning the public about what a Bush presidency would do, and he was able to get in (and be elected once) anyway.

      I do think she is a stronger contender than many on the left think.

      1. Hmrjmr1 profile image68
        Hmrjmr1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Not so sure about 2012 but if she follows Ronald Regan's Footsteps (and it looks like it more and more) 2016 is a fair bet.

  6. Arthur Fontes profile image74
    Arthur Fontesposted 14 years ago

    No one but Sarah Palin herself knows what she intends to do in the future.  What if she fills in Oprah's time slot?  She may go into journalism as she has experience in that field.

  7. Misha profile image63
    Mishaposted 14 years ago

    She is cute. Her daughter is even cuter smile

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      A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Yup

  8. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    Talk to any politician and you're going to receive some sort of spin for a response. Quit the B.S. most if not all politicians have a hidden agenda. NONE of them are honest.

    Please...open your eyes! roll

    1. Misha profile image63
      Mishaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Ramen! smile

      It's a job requirement LOL

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      A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      What are you babbling about?

      1. Cagsil profile image70
        Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        If you couldn't understand what I typed the first time, what in the world makes you think I would try to explain it to you. roll

  9. Arthur Fontes profile image74
    Arthur Fontesposted 14 years ago

    A Texan  Even when insulted I try to maintain a higher ground I do not want to personnally insult anyone at anytime.  If the truth is insulting then so be it for I will tell my truth every time.

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      A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      You have your way and I have mine.

      1. Arthur Fontes profile image74
        Arthur Fontesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Agreed!

    2. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Truth is never an insult. Insults are subjective interpretation by one's own view or morality. big_smile

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        A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Is that your picture or the picture of the one who played in "The new Guy"? Just wondering

      2. Arthur Fontes profile image74
        Arthur Fontesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        As a used car salesman I can tell you that the most anger you can get from someone is after telling them the truth.  I now start with the phrase "If I tell you the truth are you going to be mad at me"  just to prepare them.

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          A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          I worked as a used car salesman at a we finance lot, I sold more cars by telling the truth than my coworkers did by lying.

          1. Arthur Fontes profile image74
            Arthur Fontesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            When you discuss the flaws of their trade or their credit status sometimes the truth hurts.  I have never lied to sell a car.

  10. donotfear profile image83
    donotfearposted 14 years ago

    I'm not afraid to speak up and say that I am a supporter of Sarah Palin 100%.  I admire her for her courage & honesty, as well as her ability to overcome adversity and turn the negative attention she's recieved into a positive. Good grief, look how she's been attacked. I think she's a lot smarter than anyone gives her credit for. Media bias is rampant and has been directed at her in every way, form and fashion.  Go for it Sarah Palin! Stand up for your values, whether people like it or not!

    1. Arthur Fontes profile image74
      Arthur Fontesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      You just said all that needs to be said.  Great comment.

      1. Ron Montgomery profile image62
        Ron Montgomeryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Democrats hope that many Republicans agree with this.

        1. Jeffrey Neal profile image68
          Jeffrey Nealposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          I believe you are right.

          Why anyone thinks that we would want another inexperienced President is beyond me.  I honestly feel like Palin is less equipped to be the Pres. than even Obama, even though she has actual executive experience. 

          I do understand why people like her, but this leads me to my prediction for 2012:

          If Palin runs, either as the Republican nominee or as a third party candidate, Obama will win a second term.

          Independents are not going to vote for her.  I'm conservative, but I wouldn't vote for her.  So, think seriously; if you don't want Obama in the WH a 2nd time, please don't give Palin a 2nd thought as a serious candidate.

          1. Arthur Fontes profile image74
            Arthur Fontesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            I do not believe this comment mentioned Palin for President?

            1. Jeffrey Neal profile image68
              Jeffrey Nealposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              Your point?

              Seriously? You don't think that this is what all the hooplah surrounding Palin is leading up to?  Will she or won't she?
              I'm hoping she won't.

            2. Ron Montgomery profile image62
              Ron Montgomeryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              As long as she keeps yappin', Dems will be in good shape.

  11. donotfear profile image83
    donotfearposted 14 years ago

    LEAVE SARAH PALIN ALONE!

    http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/fordonotfear/Crocker1.jpg

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      A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      That dude scares me

      1. donotfear profile image83
        donotfearposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        I like him..he's not afraid!

  12. AEvans profile image72
    AEvansposted 14 years ago

    I would not ever vote for her as our President and as far as her ex-son-law is considered it is his child to! She is just creating more dysfunction for the little boy which is not acceptable in my eyes. smile

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    C.J. Wrightposted 14 years ago

    Sarah Palin....HMMM. Ok here it goes. All the talk about "experience" and "leadership" in regards to being President is silly. Its very clear what it takes to become President....MONEY and lots of it!

    She has a great grass roots following. I think that will grow, however I don't believe she can get the dollars to make her campaign viable.

    Being an effective President has less to do with great ideas than it has to do with the ability to rally folks around your cause.

  14. Ron Montgomery profile image62
    Ron Montgomeryposted 14 years ago

    Sarah Palin

    (Am I allowed to use that at least in this thread? ( Incorrectly labeling this as a personal attack would be even more ironic here).

  15. akirchner profile image92
    akirchnerposted 14 years ago

    As much as I am for women in politics....yikes - I would rather have a guy in drag for president (okay probably not) than Sarah Palin...I'm with Simon - if she gets near the red button, she might mistake that for the correct answer on Jeopardy or something....come to think of that, that would be highly appropriate! Aren't we all in 'jeopardy' these days?

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      lol lol lol

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        lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        hmm:

  16. mel22 profile image61
    mel22posted 14 years ago

    She's got the energy & charisma but in these times podium presence means nothing as REAL economic troubles are ahead. We need a real economist to fix things not speech givers like her or the current administration. People are tired of good speeches but empty pockets .Peter Schiff for President/ or for Senator at least. Dump Dodd in Connecticut!!!

  17. mel22 profile image61
    mel22posted 14 years ago

    She won't run for next President anyway. Her charisma will lead her on the path to a new 'talk' show and she'll become the next Oprah in Oprah's retirement. I don't know why Dems are so scared of her. I've never seen anthing like it. A whole year plus since the loss and they still won't shut up about her like she won and she wasnt even the main candidate. They're scared of a LOSING VP candidate. IDKY!

    1. rhamson profile image71
      rhamsonposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       

      I don't think Democrats are scared of her as much as incredulous to believe she is a good choice to run in the first place. Even though we have proven in the last few elections that the credentials are not as important as the political machine backed by big business,  there is even less credibility in her candidacy by her loonyness.

      But as with the last two elections special interest is what comes first and wouldn't a big in your face snub be by big business if she were to get elected. Kind of like the crowning glory of a system where the only power comes from the elite big money people and the serfs don't matter any more.

      I can see the "You Betcha" and a wink right now after she gets her backers in tow.

  18. Niteriter profile image59
    Niteriterposted 14 years ago

    Sarah Palin has no substance. Walking away from the office of State Governor is not something a person qualified for the position would do.

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      C.J. Wrightposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      This was the biggest issue as far as I'm concerned....you don't just quit...EVER

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    pmccrayposted 14 years ago

    Some guy tossed tomatos at her at a Costco book signing I think in Mich.  Her next stop is here in Utah and the managment of Costco had all tomatos removed.  LOL

    1. Ron Montgomery profile image62
      Ron Montgomeryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      He missed her and hit a cop.

  20. aware profile image67
    awareposted 14 years ago

    id bang her

    1. Ron Montgomery profile image62
      Ron Montgomeryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      As long as she didn't speak.  That voice could melt granite.

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      Madame Xposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I think you have to be over 18 to post on this site.

  21. peptalk profile image60
    peptalkposted 14 years ago

    I was scared to death she was going to run our country someday!  Since when are being 'cute' and 'perky' qualifications for running a country?

    And dumb?  I don't know, I've never actually spoken to the crazy woman, but I can't say she's the brightest bulb in the pack either.

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    A Texanposted 14 years ago

    I think this is the thread that got me banned, leaving it alone now.

  23. Dr. Larkin profile image60
    Dr. Larkinposted 14 years ago

    A very silly lady person.

  24. Ralph Deeds profile image65
    Ralph Deedsposted 14 years ago

    Chris Matthews--"Nothing is more frightening than an empty vessel in power." [Referring to her near complete ignorance of 20th century world and U.S. history and her remark speculating about the likely positive result of a decision by Obama to attack Iran.]

    http://glossynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Palin-winking_01.jpg

    Sarah winks at America

    1. peptalk profile image60
      peptalkposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      now that is scary!

 
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