(1) attacking SLT personally: “You are a fool” “I think you are a dem.” Is that supposed to be persuasive? That kind of personal attack is not only NOT persuasive, it makes us question – why your need to attack personlly? If you have a solid argument, you don’t need to attack anyone – just state your case.

(2) completely ignoring legitimate questions: For example when the issue of her education is raised, you respond: “SO? SHE’S BUSY HUNTING USING HER RIFLE” You call that a response? There is not even a logical connection betwen the question SLT raised and your respose.

(3) Who is the DEM? In the issue raised by SLT in point 4 – new taxes created by Palin, your response essentially is: “so what if she created a new tax, she wanted to use the taxes to build infrastructure and it was built.” You call that a response? The Dems tax and spend all the time – are we supposed to be happy te be taxed because they use the money for public works? Wow, that is basic Dem doctrine – tax the people build some project then take credit for the bribe so you can be re-elected.

Also in point 5 you also are fine with adding additional taxes on the oil business. There you claim that is OK because it is “returning to the people the tax obtained.” You claim that is “conservative economics” – whose economics? Ted Kennedy’s? Taxing corporations for direct payment to the people? That doesn’t even approach “conservative” economics.

(4) You seem to believe that the quality of a statesman is determined by popularity rates. That is your standard? Scary – takes us back to the Bill Clinton era when every decision was based on polls. Palin is good because she is popular (Oh – the $1200 payment pretty much explains the rating doesn’t it? Who wouldn’t be popular?).

(5) No private sector work experience. You gave no answer except – “What about Obama?” That is like comparing Kennedy to Lennin and asking which would you rather have. Cmon, address the issue, don’t just try to do an end run and ignore it. Face the issue honestly and straitforwardly. Admit there may be an issue and move on. “You can learn things” just isn’t an answer.

(6) Your answer to the charge that she is a populist: First you ignore the question, then you attack another candidate that is not even mentioned by SLT? (“YOUR CANDIDATE IS SO OLD AND COULDN’T RELATE MUCH TO 20-35, etc. etc.) HEY, SLT didn’t even mention another candidate. You are now a mind reader? WOW, good logic. Again, stop the DEM tricks and address the issue.

(7) Baby issue: Again, you gutlessly fail to address the issue. Neither SLT or NO ONE else accused her of not keeping the baby! The issue was her pre-natal care of the baby. You call SLT the liar, but you fail again and again to honestly address some legitimate questions. You assert: “the boy lived . . .Pregnant women up to 7 months should continue doing their things: to keep them from fats.” Wow, that is an intelligent response. With logic like that, no wonder we have problems in this party. If there is a premature rupture of membranes medical advice is a necessity. ANY physician will tell you that.

Sara Palin may in fact be the best running mate for McCain. She is certainly worth considering, but: (1) let’s honestly face the issues and not run from them. Yes there are issues with her and they need to be addressed. Let’s not try the duck and run approach or goofy logic – the American people won’t buy it; (2) Let’s look at the potential running mates based on legitimate credentials. Is gender a legitimate credential – yes. Is it THE compelling credential? No;

McCain has a problem. Unlike some candidates in the past, he will need someone who can help bring legitimate experience and a record of accomplishment to help him get elected.

He mentioned his recent interview with Sarah Palin – and sounded like he was impressed with her. She told him she would talk McCain into drilling in ANWR.

Both were sorry that Carly Fiorina confirmed on a weekend show that Phil Gramm was dumped over the “inartful” words he recently uttered. She might only be the spokesperson, but Fiorina isn’t scoring points with me. Especially if she’s his advisor on some of these decisions.

She could have more “artfully” made the very valid point that Dem politicians have been repeatedly crying “recession” hoping to make it a reality – in the minds of Americans if nothing else. They’ve wanted to hang a recession around Bush’s neck for years.

Interesting article at “americanthinker.com” – about Schumer and the Pasadena bank collapse. I don’t trust the Dems (or their pals like George Soros – doesn’t he have a history of destroying some small nations’ economies?) to do what’s best for us.

Get them all out of office and give us only patriots. This is a critical election in our nation’s history.

Rice will remind the independents of Bush.

Let her continue her service in National Security. She’s doing well contrary to the popular belief.
Jul 13, 2008 – 12:58 pm”

Define “doing well”.

This energy issue should be one of the most important – and emphasized – issues in the campaign. It’s a loser for the Dems. And Obama.

Repubs should make the case as often as possible that the Dems have held up our nation’s energy independence – and will continue to do so if they have control of Congress. And they’ll have Obama with them on it. Remember he said he didn’t have a problem with the $4.00/gallon gas, except that the price rose too fast.

Not only is it straining our pocketbooks, but it’s a matter of national security as well.

We need to open the eyes of the voters to get as many Republicans in office as possible. This issue is critical, both for our economy and for national security.

And it looks like Palin is uniquely positioned to make that case.

Let her words speak for themselves:

http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=300668510518137

Funny…the ONE point SLT brings up as a NEGATIVE that the left likes to bash over the head of any conservative is that they are “in bed” with BIG OIL.

But when Sarah takes on Big Oil to get her state’s fair share of revenue coming from the state’s VAST natural resources…it’s used AGAINST HER!!??

Riiiiight~! Like I said, the left has NOTHING that they can attack her with that sticks, and it only makes them look silly in the end! Another example was her late-term flight arguement…silly liberals!

It’s common knowledge that 85%-90% of Alaskans think Sarah Palin is doing a GREAT JOB as Governor. That puts SLT in the same catagory of those who think CONGRESS is doing a great job!! Around 10%!!!!

Silly liberals.