tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post995321781679305472..comments2024-03-28T02:36:55.037-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Arden: Of Palin, Politics, and Plot TwistsCherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972029478350879112noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-28130305278230035172008-09-26T23:56:00.000-04:002008-09-26T23:56:00.000-04:00Dear Anonymous,I have been following this election...Dear Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>I have been following this election campaign closely since this time last year, which was about the time I became a supporter of Mr. Obama. I think his choice of Mr. Biden as a running mate is actually a perfect example of his good sense and judgment: He recognized that he would need a strong ally in the Senate to get domestic legislation passed, as well as someone who could shore up his relative inexperience on foreign policy, and Mr. Biden (longtime Senator and chair of the Foreign Relations committee) perfectly fills both those slots. In other words, Mr. Obama looked at his weak places and found an adviser/partner who could address them, which demonstrates self-knowledge, humility, and wisdom. And while Mr. Biden may occasionally make gaffes of terminology or history, Mr. McCain and Ms. Palin have each committed their own howlers -- for instance, in tonight's debate, Mr. McCain misidentified the new president of Pakistan, who will have to be an important ally to the new president's administration. Mr. McCain's own choice of Ms. Palin says worrisome things about HIS judgment to me, because as nice as she may be, all of her interviews have demonstrated that she is not intellectually ready to be the president of the United States -- frequently repeating lines and catchphrases that have apparently been fed to her, without showing any grasp of the issues or clear independent thought. And I think you'd agree our president needs both.<BR/><BR/>I didn't bring up women's issues in my post, but as women constitute 50% (more or less) of the United States, I would say issues relevant to us and our children are also relevant to the well-being of the country and the world. As for health care, I didn't bring that up either, but while those of us who can afford it receive excellent health care, our system as a whole is incredibly inefficient (health care takes 16 cents out of every dollar in the U.S. economy, as opposed to just 8 cents in Japan and 11 cents in Germany) and 40 million Americans aren't insured. That seems worth fixing to me. <BR/><BR/>As for Ms. Palin's governing style: She has been extremely secretive (conducting state business through personal e-mail accounts, for example), two-faced (for the Bridge to Nowhere until she was against it), and inclined to wield the powers of her public office against private enemies or for her private religious beliefs (cf. the ongoing Troopergate investigation and inquiry about banning books as mayor) -- all of which sound very much like our current president to me. She also drove Wasilla deep into debt during her term as mayor, and requested and received millions in earmarks as both mayor and governor. <BR/><BR/>And yes, I was still worried about the outcome of the election before she was chosen. But now I'm petrified, first because John McCain is clearly prone to rash dramatic action over reasoned judgment, and I don't want that in a president; and second because I don't want there to be any chance for Ms. Palin to become president. <BR/><BR/>Hope that answers your questions.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972029478350879112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-18137106128352869892008-09-26T01:26:00.000-04:002008-09-26T01:26:00.000-04:00I said that backwards. Senator Biden referenced F...I said that backwards. Senator Biden referenced Franklin Roosevelt when it was actually Herbert Hoover who was president. That being said, my point still stands and is one of many examples.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-75610354003286289262008-09-25T23:31:00.000-04:002008-09-25T23:31:00.000-04:00Tell me, please, just exactly what good sense and ...Tell me, please, just exactly what good sense and judgement does Obama possess off the teleprompter? His choice of a runningmate, Mr. Biden, seems to think that the beginning of the Great Depression was addressed by Herbert Hoover (wasn't it Franklin Roosevelt?) on television (which didn't exist at the time), and that is just an example of his 'expertise' on American History.... How are women's issues so pertinent to the betterment of America and the world that the White House must address them? Have you thoroughly researched what your healthcare would be like if you did move to another country? What did you read about Palin's governing style that makes you question her character? And were you so afraid of the outcome of this election before she was chosen as McCain's runningmate?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-83212737949708927252008-09-19T00:21:00.000-04:002008-09-19T00:21:00.000-04:00Beautiful post, Cheryl. The more I learn about thi...Beautiful post, Cheryl. The more I learn about this woman, the more I want to dig my nails into her beehive. What good is a woman on the ticket if she's not going to give an iceberg about women's issues? And seriously-- she knows foreign policy because she's near to Russia? Well then, having grown up in Cleveland, I'm sure I'm just as ready to run a steel plant, own a sports team, and invade Canada. <BR/><BR/>(I also feel more qualified to be VP because I watch The West Wing on dvd, but that's a whole 'nother kettle of fish)Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363411079221274431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-62394112222028126112008-09-18T04:37:00.000-04:002008-09-18T04:37:00.000-04:00After reading about her governing style as mayor a...After reading about her governing style as mayor and governor, I question if she is a "decent woman".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-55440395327310800222008-09-15T13:34:00.000-04:002008-09-15T13:34:00.000-04:00About SNL, I'll paraphrase my daughter: "It left m...About SNL, I'll paraphrase my daughter: "It left me laughing and crying and throwing things."BonnieAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033605628106047385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-58564564939588664622008-09-15T13:02:00.000-04:002008-09-15T13:02:00.000-04:00I would like to thank the toymaker for What Makes ...I would like to thank the toymaker for What Makes People Vote Republican? I have distributed to others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-22947625141773556542008-09-14T16:04:00.000-04:002008-09-14T16:04:00.000-04:00Loved the opener of last night's "Saturday Night L...Loved the opener of last night's "Saturday Night Live" -- and all of the Hillary fans here will love it too (and/or despair).Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972029478350879112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-1689047926843751732008-09-14T13:06:00.000-04:002008-09-14T13:06:00.000-04:00I agree with your assessment; what's really distur...I agree with your assessment; what's really disturbing is that so many Americans seem to be enthralled by her. Is it foolish to believe that Obama's good sense and judgement will prevail over McCain's hardball tactics? I guess I'd rather be foolish than vote Republican...<BR/><BR/>Go Obama! Go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-57167201305605048362008-09-14T11:55:00.000-04:002008-09-14T11:55:00.000-04:00Cheryl! I love this blog so hard. Thanks for the l...Cheryl! I love this blog so hard. Thanks for the links. <BR/>.<BR/>We're trying not to go nuts here too and it's so hard to get unbiased information. I've taken to reading foreign news sources, BBC, Jerusalem Post and The Australian just to see what the rest of the world thinks. There is so much propaganda flying around!<BR/>.<BR/>I've also noticed there is a big divide in families. Almost all my Jon Stewart watching friends dread talking to their Fox News watching parents. Thanksgiving is NOT going to be fun this year.<BR/>.<BR/>Of all the internet news grazing that I've been bloating myself on there was one well thought out article that really stood out... <BR/>.<BR/>ON WHAT MAKES PEOPLE VOTE REPUBLICAN? <BR/>By Jonathan Haid<BR/>.<BR/>http://www.edge.org/3rd_culture/haidt08/haidt08_index.html<BR/>.<BR/>I do recommend reading it, if only for glimmers of insight into what makes Americans tick. It helped me understand, even if I do not agree with, the reasons someone might choose the needs of the many even if means sacrificing the rights of the few.<BR/>.<BR/>Keep using your superpowers for good!<BR/>.<BR/>Marilyn.<BR/>.<BR/>.<BR/>PS Heidi8 - That was hysterical. <I>I will not tell lies...</I>.Thetoymakershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405265800595978197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-46431821305738193352008-09-13T22:07:00.000-04:002008-09-13T22:07:00.000-04:00I wasn't sure you'd seen this: http://i35.tinypic....I wasn't sure you'd seen this: http://i35.tinypic.com/2ijjmmv.jpg - I really hope it works - if it doesn't, I'll post it as a comment on the LJ-feed version of your blog.Heidi8https://www.blogger.com/profile/00204251779312051075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-45852589472787066732008-09-13T14:13:00.000-04:002008-09-13T14:13:00.000-04:00All 73 years of me really appreciates your right-o...All 73 years of me really appreciates your right-on observations. Now how to roll out the under 30 vote which I am sure will be the key to an Obama victory. This is the block which failed KerryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-27770829316754565212008-09-13T14:05:00.000-04:002008-09-13T14:05:00.000-04:00As someone who has been without health insurance f...As someone who has been without health insurance for many years now, and sees inflation eroding my husband's fixed income, I am glued to this election as I have never been before. <BR/><BR/>I am also terrified of the outcome. Even toying with the idea of moving to some other country; if McCain and Palin win. I cannot take four more years. But, since I am "foreign language" challenged, that may be out of the question.SAVanVleckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16526439123724746902noreply@blogger.com