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Your comment on my blog (Miss Wasilla Speaks) was stopped by my spam filter, and after reading it I decided not to post it because I agree with you – most of the links you referenced are to scurrilous web sites that are, to say the least, disrespectful. I don’t want to propagate that kind of crap. Please feel free to post comments on the site in your own words, without the long catalog of links to ugly web sites. I’m not afraid of intelligent criticism, but I will not be charged with the crimes of others, as you seemed to be trying to do. I stand by my statement that her speech was mean-spirited. Clearly the goal for the Republicans this year is to deflect any discussion of issues, and focus on personalities. I don’t blame them, as they are out of step with the electorate on issues. Palin did a good job in her convention speech. I suspect, however, that we’ll grow tired of her before the election.

Larry Jones

On the other hand, when he took questions from the reporters, I almost wept. Seriously, I was moved by the image of a man listening, processing the data in the question, and responding with real thoughts and actual facts and genuine opinions. It’s in such stark contrast to George II, who simply nods and grunts during the question, and then “responds” with memorized talking points, whether or not they relate to the question, finishing off with a smirk.

Bill – Of course they’re hiding stuff. But not from the right-wing fundamentalist base. They are using code to send the message to those people, but they know the rest of us won’t go along if they come right out and say “To hell with the polar bears, it’s the End Times!” These End Times nuts have been standing on street corners in America since the 19th century, exhorting repentance “before it’s too late,” suggesting that the world is ending soon. They’ve mostly been laughed at, because the concept is so ridiculous. It freaks me out that now they’re in the White House.

the following is from
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/08/palin.pastor/index.html
Pastor: GOP may be downplaying Palin’s religious beliefs

Six years ago, Palin left Assembly of God to join the non-denominational Wasilla Bible Church. But the Assembly of God says she still returns for special conferences and events, such as the graduation of ministry students in June. Video of a speech she gave at the church just two months before joining the Republican ticket is making the rounds on the Internet.

Speaking of the troops in Iraq, Palin says on the video, “Pray for our military men and women who are striving do to what is right. Also for this country, that our leaders, our national leaders, are sending them out on a task that is from God. That’s what we have to make sure that we’re praying for — that there is a plan, and that plan is God’s plan.”
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Welcome to the another installment of the Dark Ages.

Not so fast, Bucko. lol. Sorry, I cracked myself up with my use of “Bucko.”

I’m with Wren. Where’s Biden???????

Larry, I know you share my feeling about him. We should write him letters telling him to get on the stick and go on the attack! I saw Obama’s response to her today and it was NOT GOOD.

I’ve really been counting on Joe. He better not let us down! Or, or, or….

I see her now as a distraction, rather than a force for the Democrats to reckon with. Like a feral cat, she will scratch you and hurt you if you are not careful, but she is easily dealt with if you know what you are doing, which I think the Obama/Biden campaign does.

Also, and this is completely snide, the best name I’ve heard for Palin so far: Caribou Barbie.

I think I saw snakes being handled.

P.S. The snakes did NOT seem to be enjoying it, although they are now possibly pregnant and will be forced to carry baby Republicans to term…sorry. Ssssore ssssubject.