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Post by Mink on Aug 30, 2008 14:22:06 GMT -5
While Ms. Palin is the VP pick for McCain, she isn't known to most people. I'm sure there are plenty more links out there. Here is a link to some of her stances on the issues: www.ontheissues.org/Sarah_Palin.htmSarah Palin is a Moderate Populist Conservative. ______________________________________________ Maybe this link is out of date, but I found many issues where there is "no issue stance yet recorded". |
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Post by Mink on Aug 30, 2008 14:41:11 GMT -5
Here is link on her view/s of oil: newsweek.washingtonpost.com/postglobal/energywire/2008/08/sarah_palin_and_big_oil.htmlEnergy Wire talked to Gov. Sarah Palin in May about her views on Big Oil, offshore drilling and a long-awaited, expensive and controversial natural gas pipeline for which she has been pushing hard. With McCain's announcement Friday, suddenly her comments seem a lot more interesting. Many environmental and Democratic activists attacked her yesterday for being too close to Big Oil. They dislike her support for drilling in environmentally sensitive areas, her skepticism about alternative energy sources, and her opposition to listing polar bears as an endangered species. "Sarah Palin reinforces John McCain's plan to continue the Bush-Cheney big oil energy policies," said Daniel J. Weiss, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. "Palin may be new, but her big oil energy agenda is very old-fashioned." Palin was initially unhappy with oil companies' proposed financial terms for building a gas pipeline. "Another condition that was unacceptable to me, unacceptable to Alaskans, that these companies were negotiating with the prior administration [was] to lock up [pipeline transit] rates for decades," said Palin. "There may need to be adjustments down the road. We can't bind or tie the hands of future legislators." Palin insisted that she stood a safe distance from BP and other major integrated firms. "I'm not anti-industry, I'm not anti-production. The oil company chief executives I respect are doing what the shareholders have mandated that CEO to do: look out for their bottom line. My bottom line for the state is to do the same for Alaska's shareholders. The people of Alaska own the resources. I have to look after their interests." Though her husband Todd works for BP, Palin said that, "BP is not my biggest fan." She said that the three big operators on the North Slope -- BP, Conoco Philips and Exxon Mobil - "had a sweet deal" with the prior Alaska state government when negotiating terms for the proposed natural gas line. She said she has changed those terms. "I want America's conditions to be met," she said. Palin acknowledged that a lot is at stake for Alaska when it comes to oil and gas. "About 85 percent of our state budget hinges on that oil production," Palin said. But she said that "with oil at $130 a barrrel, it is a two-edged sword," one "resulting in the family pocketbooks evaporating while state coffers fill up." ______________________________________________ Interesting! |
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Post by The New Guy on Aug 30, 2008 14:55:58 GMT -5
so, what's your point?
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Post by Mink on Aug 30, 2008 15:16:34 GMT -5
As mentioned earlier, she is not well known. I am simply sharing what I have found. Actually, she is quite pretty, but then we all know looks can't run a country. Being a lifetime NRA member is not criteria either, so the more we know her stances on issues, the better.......not that I would vote for her, but just in case mcmcain/palin win the election, we all know what we're in for  |
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Post by The Big Dog on Aug 30, 2008 18:02:46 GMT -5
Let me help you out.... she is:
** Pro-life and against abortion (as a disclaimer I am actually pro-choice)
** Pro-gun
** Pro-hunting
** Pro-energy independence (drilling plus all the other methods that work)
** Pro-business
** Anti needless government growth
** Anti pork barrelling
** Anti government corruption (proven record as a reformer)
** Pro-family
** Anti tax
Lots of things for lots of folks to like. Folks outside the "progressive enclaves" of California, that is. Of which there are a lot.
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Post by Len on Aug 30, 2008 19:49:19 GMT -5
As previously explained, any person, usually a woman, that can raise five kids and keep a home is an organizational wonder and THAT alone is worth more than what most males do in terms of 'taking care of business'. Really! I recall hearing from some psychologist that a woman with TWO children under five years old has more daily stress than the the top CEOs of major companies. In case you don't recall, try taking two or more kids out for food shopping.
Those that state that "they" are trying to get the vote of Hillary's minions are really being sexist AND duplicitous. What an undermining statement that is denigrating women voters of every persuasion! As if...so when you hear that one, consider the source as well as the motive.
AND SHE WILL BE PRESIDENT OF THIS GREAT COUNTRY SOME DAY!
(take that to the bank)
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Post by The Big Dog on Aug 30, 2008 20:00:33 GMT -5
As previously explained, any person, usually a woman, that can raise five kids and keep a home is an organizational wonder and THAT alone is worth more than what most males do in terms of 'taking care of business'. Really! I recall hearing from some psychologist that a woman with TWO children under five years old has more daily stress than the the top CEOs of major companies. In case you don't recall, try taking two or more kids out for food shopping. And I'd have thought that Mink as a mom raising a family would get at least that part. It sort of transcends politics. Choose not to vote for her on the issues, but at least recognize that the woman has to have some measure of sand about her. Certainly more than Mr. Obama at any rate.  |
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Post by Mink on Aug 30, 2008 21:50:18 GMT -5
Yes, I am a Mom and until now haven't ever heard how great I am!!! ;D Thanks guys!! Believe me, I give credit to all Moms. Until you are one, you will never know the task/skill to be available 24/7 365 days a year for almost the rest of your life (they still come home, or bring the babies) We are talking about the VP here: thanks Big Dog for helping on some of her issues she stands for and although, in your words, "Lots of things for lots of folks to like.", still doesn't make her qualified to fit the criteria, otherwise, I could be VP Please tell me how pro hunting makes one a candidate? |
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Post by The New Guy on Aug 31, 2008 0:32:24 GMT -5
tell us, then. what would make her qualified?
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Post by Mink on Aug 31, 2008 0:53:06 GMT -5
* Ability to step into a leadership responsibility for the country
* To serve with distinction in the role of VP, and the abilities of the vice president to represent the American people as an at-large ambassador and to serve as president of the Senate.
* The vice president has to be prepared to support the president's agenda - not only on issues they agree on, but also those where the vice president disagrees.
* Ability of the running mate to assist in winning the election. Whether assisting in victory in one particular state, in one particular region of the country or with one particular group of voters, each possible running mate has something to offer in terms of electability.
*When weighing options for running mates is whether the person selected is going to be groomed to be the next president of the United States.
I believe she has been picked solely for her oil interest.
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Post by The Big Dog on Aug 31, 2008 1:23:05 GMT -5
* Ability to step into a leadership responsibility for the country Nancy Pelosi is second in line after the Vice President. Given her track record of leadership the past two years I'd be worried. Palin has been leading a state government. She sits as the chair of a large bureaucracy that oversees the oil and gas business in Alaska. She's been responsible for budgets (and has been cutting them), and personnel decisions. Seems to me she is more prepared than Al Gore or Dan Quayle were when they left the Senate for the Vice Presidency. And just how, exactly, does one measure that without being in the office? Harry Truman was kept completely in the dark by FDR, knowing the agenda (winning the war) in only the simplest measure. When FDR cashed in Truman had to take over without knowing squat. He was a failed (more than once) business man whose only turn at leadership was as a captain of artillery in WWI. Yet he managed to become one of the better and more respected presidents of the 20th century. So what is your point here, exactly? And as has been pointed out, Palin is going to appeal to a broad swath of voters; from soccer moms the rock ribbed conservatives. Mitt Romney would have delivered Michigan, Utah, Nevada and thats about it. Palin can deliver most of "flyover country" which, if you paid attention, won Bush the White House twice. Okay this is about the fifth time you've floated this bilge. What oil interest? Please demonstate with verifiable fact. |
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Post by The New Guy on Aug 31, 2008 1:34:54 GMT -5
* Ability to step into a leadership responsibility for the country * To serve with distinction in the role of VP, and the abilities of the vice president to represent the American people as an at-large ambassador and to serve as president of the Senate. * The vice president has to be prepared to support the president's agenda - not only on issues they agree on, but also those where the vice president disagrees. * Ability of the running mate to assist in winning the election. Whether assisting in victory in one particular state, in one particular region of the country or with one particular group of voters, each possible running mate has something to offer in terms of electability. *When weighing options for running mates is whether the person selected is going to be groomed to be the next president of the United States. I believe she has been picked solely for her oil interest. come on now. what liberal blog/website did you copy and paste that list from? you did not come up with those on your own. except for the last one, that is all you. |
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