Palin's Favorability Ratings Begin to Falter

[SpursFanFirst]

SpursFanFirst I saw the original transcript. I agree, in some places the editing was a little unfair. Unfortunately this is politics, and it isn't the first time someone's words have been twisted. They should have just broadcasted the interview in its entirety, there is still plenty of damaging material in there.

The overall impression I got, even from reading the transcript, is that she is not prepared to be vice president of this country. I understand you are a woman and you are naturally inclined to like Palin, but take off the blinders. She's not prepared for this job.

So you're insinuating that, as a woman, I only vote for women?
Give me a break.

[Anti.Hero]

Yeah. No way in Obama is going to force me to help my community when it is filled with idiots like above.

Gonna go find my mountain top. bbl

[Xylus]

Palin being voted into office would be one of the worst things that could happen to America this election. She's clueless, she's untrustworthy, unqualified, and unprepared to be this country's vice president.

[Xylus]

There are many, many hundreds of thousands of people who believe we're living in the end times and that the rapture could occur in our lifetime. It's not religious cult BS - it's the major belief of the christian churches.

A belief isn't made substantial by the amount of people that believe in it. The chances of a rapture occurring are about as likely as an asteroid-sized, purple elephant falling from the sky and crushing the United States of America.

Anyone who would base any of their political positions on the idea that a purple elephant will crush the country would be laughed out of office. So why is Jesus such a powerful player in Washington?

[efrem1]

A belief isn't made substantial by the amount of people that believe in it. The chances of a rapture occurring are about as likely as an ansteroid-sized, purple elephant falling from the sky and crushing the United States of America.

Anyone who would base any of their political positions on the idea that a purple elephant will crush the country would be laughed out of office. So why is Jesus such a powerful player in Washington?

Well I for one don't believe in the pre-trib rapture.

Man has tried to create heaven on earth and it has resulted in the deaths of over 100 million people since the early 20th Century. Ukranian famine, Great Leap Forward, Cultural Revolution, the Holocaust, the murder of the unborn. Oh we have really progressed haven't we?

[Nbadan]

Oh boy. We're not going to discuss this AGAIN, are we? Really?

I think it's a valid point given Palin's support for abstinence....

[baseline bum]

Boutons - why do you have to be so hateful ALL the time? And why must you ALWAYS use such disparaging names for republicans? I've wondered this before, and I'm wondering it again - what happened to you to make you so mean, hateful and anti-religion and anti God?

There are many, many hundreds of thousands of people who believe we're living in the end times and that the rapture could occur in our lifetime. It's not religious cult BS - it's the major belief of the christian churches.

Lots of dumbasses believe in ghosts and UFOs too. Gotta love church trying to scare people into falling in line with empty threats.

[Xylus]

I think it's a valid point given Palin's support for abstinence....

It's not a valid point at all. Palin doesn't control the actions of her children, they make their own decisions. And I didn't think this was a secret: Children often make decisions contrary to their parents' wishes.

There are several other weapons with which to attack Palin with.

[Crookshanks]

Lots of dumbasses believe in ghosts and UFOs too. Gotta love church trying to scare people into falling in line with empty threats.

I'm not trying to scare anyone; I'm just stating there are lots of people with the same beliefs as Sarah Palin. You can call us whatever name you want - but we'll see who has the last laugh. Everyone has the free will to believe or not believe - it won't change my eternity if you don't.

I just wondered why boutons was always so angry and hateful. I still think something bad must've happened to him to make him that way.

[Nbadan]

I mean common...if your gonna advocate a policy shouldn't your first advocacy be with your own kids? I know kids do things that parents approve of frequently, but wouldn't this situation have been different if perhaps Palin had been more of an advocate of contraception training instead of abstinence?

[Xylus]

I know kids do things that parents approve of frequently, but wouldn't this situation have been different if perhaps Palin had been more of an advocate of contraception training instead of abstinence?

I agree that pregnancy would be less likely if Mommy Palin had advocated contraception, but it's by no means a complete deterrent. Many, many, many people who regularly use contraception make mistakes and end up getting pregnant anyway.

[SpursFanFirst]

I mean common...if your gonna advocate a policy shouldn't your first advocacy be with your own kids? I know kids do things that parents approve of frequently, but wouldn't this situation have been different if perhaps Palin had been more of an advocate of contraception training instead of abstinence?

You just really don't get it, do you?
It's pointless to even discuss this with you.

[PixelPusher]

There are many, many hundreds of thousands of people who believe we're living in the end times and that the rapture could occur in our lifetime. It's not religious cult BS - it's the major belief of the christian churches.

Why should we entrust our future to someone who believes the end is nigh?

[baseline bum]

I'm not trying to scare anyone; I'm just stating there are lots of people with the same beliefs as Sarah Palin. You can call us whatever name you want - but we'll see who has the last laugh. Everyone has the free will to believe or not believe - it won't change my eternity if you don't.

I just wondered why boutons was always so angry and hateful. I still think something bad must've happened to him to make him that way.

What last laugh? If you believe you're going anywhere but the ground after you die, I've got some nice oceanfront property for sale in Palm Springs.

[Crookshanks]

I mean common...if your gonna advocate a policy shouldn't your first advocacy be with your own kids? I know kids do things that parents approve of frequently, but wouldn't this situation have been different if perhaps Palin had been more of an advocate of contraception training instead of abstinence?

I'm sure her daughter knew about contraception - kids now days are far more informed than we ever were. You can "advocate" till you're blue in the face, but that doesn't mean your children will always follow your beliefs.

I have an idea that Bristol was well aware of the morals and convictions of her mother and father - maybe she even agreed with them. However, she's a teenager - with the same hormones and desires as every other teenager - and she allowed herself to get in a situation where it was impossible to avoid the temptation. And who knows - maybe they did use contraception and it failed. And maybe it only happened once and it wasn't something that was planned or even anticipated would happen - so they weren't prepared.

Bottom line - kids make mistakes, no matter how they've been reared; and we don't know the facts of the situation other than she's 17, unmarried and pregnant. It's a total non issue!

[Creepn]

So you're insinuating that, as a woman, I only vote for women?
Give me a break.

I'd say so, it can't be because of her experience or foriegn policy skills.

[Crookshanks]

What last laugh? If you believe you're going anywhere but the ground after you die, I've got some nice oceanfront property for sale in Palm Springs.

As I said - doesn't matter what you think of me and your unbelief does nothing to change my eternity. And actually, it won't be the last laugh - it will be a real tragedy for those left behind. And there's probably nothing I can say that will change your beliefs - so I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

But think of this - if you're right and I'm wrong, I've lost nothing. I've lived a good life - and I believe a better life because of my faith. And if there's nothing after I die, then so what.

BUT - if I'm right and you're wrong? Well, that's a whole nother story isn't it?! You have far more to lose than I have - so let's just leave it at that.

[SpursFanFirst]

I'd say so, it can't be because of her experience or foriegn policy skills.

Gosh, golly, gee....however did I make a decision all the other times I voted and there wasn't a woman to be found?!?!

It's a good thing I'm on this board so I can get educated from all the intelligent men, such as yourself.

I can hardly wait.

[baseline bum]

I agree that pregnancy would be less likely if Mommy Palin had advocated contraception, but it's by no means a complete deterrent. Many, many, many people who regularly use contraception make mistakes and end up getting pregnant anyway.

Hence, proper contraceptive use should be taught to high school and jr. high students.

[Xylus]

Hence, proper contraceptive use should be taught to high school and jr. high students.

Word to Big Bird.

[Nbadan]

Bottom line - kids make mistakes, no matter how they've been reared; and we don't know the facts of the situation other than she's 17, unmarried and pregnant. It's a total non issue!

Maybe so, if you just look at Bristle's situation...but Palin also has a son addicted to Oxycontin (according to the Republican new source of choice - the national enquirer) and a hubby who stays home while he's in a union, who according to Hagee and other religious nuts is a 'abomination of GOD'....doesn't completely jive with any GOP advocacy positions does it?

[Crookshanks]

Hence, proper contraceptive use should be taught to high school and jr. high students.

I doubt you'd find many, if any, students in a public high school today who didn't understand the concept and use of a condom. But that doesn't mean they're going to use it - teenagers do impulsive things in the heat of the moment, without thinking of the consequences.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

As I said - doesn't matter what you think of me and your unbelief does nothing to change my eternity. And actually, it won't be the last laugh - it will be a real tragedy for those left behind. And there's probably nothing I can say that will change your beliefs - so I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

But think of this - if you're right and I'm wrong, I've lost nothing. I've lived a good life - and I believe a better life because of my faith. And if there's nothing after I die, then so what.

BUT - if I'm right and you're wrong? Well, that's a whole nother story isn't it?! You have far more to lose than I have - so let's just leave it at that.

In other words, you believe... just in case happens? You believe in an almighty, all knowing God, and you think you can dupe him by covering your bases? that's a little naive isn't it?

[baseline bum]

Yeah, that God guy's a real prick if he damns everyone who doesn't believe a bunch of man-made myths.

[Nbadan]

Yeah, that God guy's a real prick if he damns everyone who doesn't believe a bunch of man-made myths.

Now..now...religion in itself is not the enemy here....it's some peoples interpretation of it that's the problem....