Comments on: Showdown in St. Louis: Gender vs. Agenda

By: K Graham

K Graham — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:18:10 +0000

The ticket should McCain/Biden if you want REAL experience. Obama is very intelligent, but doesn’t know what he’s doing. That is why you didn’t hear any commitments from him until recently when he had talked to all of his advisers (ie-has not experience)… Palin knows abit more as she has run a town and state, credit that she has not been fully appreciated for, but has not been able to articulate it as she is not a fast talking lawyer nor has she been on the campaign trail long enough learn it like others. As for the winking, etc-we should allow ourselves to be women. We are different from men and should embrace our differences. It’s interesting how men love Palin and women don’t-are you threatened??!! Remember, it could end up Palin/Pelosi and that would be fantastic!!!!! BTW-I’ve always voted Demo, but will vote Repub. in Nov.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:02:02 +0000

I have never cared to watch debates before. This was the first time I watched the entire debate. And not only was I enthralled, but I was up jumping and clapping at the end.

Sarah Palin is amazing, and she makes me proud.

And I don’t feel the need to be negative to any “side.” (I don’t believe in party system either) Not sure where all that comes from. Biden did a fine job also.

I’m a broken record about this, but if I could a la’ carte my ticket/vote — I’d be Obama/Palin.

We have both signs outside our home – and it feels like a very positive “hurray to America.”

By: deko and posh

deko and posh — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:20:33 +0000

Our we watching a Beauty Pagent or a Debate? Hmmm, not sure! All the slang, blowing kisses, and winking got us a little confuesed. Oh, and she wants more power, for what—-to do more drilling in Alaska?

L8R…Deko and Posh

By: Celia Brugman

Celia Brugman — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:00:27 +0000

AH! Forgot to say, sorry. To those nice lady who compares above Sarah Palin to Obama, please, Obama was the first African American editor of the Harvard Law review, among many other intellectual achievements. We are referring here not only to a lack of experience; it is lack of substance and understanding. Last time America fell in love with stupidity and commonality we got stuck with George Bush for 8 years to the great detriment of our country and the rest of the world. At that time, when we progressives were outraged, many moderate republicans were trying to rationalize their choice for an obviously incompetent person in order to vote with a clean conscious. Well, no more excuses this time. We have all seen the results of that denial, and given Bush’s approval rating we all seem to pretty much agree on how disastrous it has been. It is about time that moderate republicans and independents, particularly women, come on board and support Obama -Biden, meaning they will support intelligence all around and stop gambling with the future of this country. If Sarah Palin ends up President who is going to run the country? Dick Cheney or somebody like him again? Please get real and honest, or just don’t pretend and just say you vote party lines.

By: Celia Brugman

Celia Brugman — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:31:13 +0000

Sarah Palin was a talking head today in the VP debate. She regurgitated talking points. She lacked depth, understanding and command of issues so she attempted to cover it up by repeating her talking points as she pleased. This attitude showed great disrespect for the American Public and the Democratic process. I really hope that the American people get even on Election Day. One point in her favor, yes, she was beautiful. I would say, yes, ladies, she is a painful reminder that when it comes to women getting ahead in America, beauty is still the most valuable attribute helping them, in too many instances. I would sincerely encourage this organization as a progressive and feminist organization to denounce the candidacy or Sarah Palin as an assault on women’s intelligence more than celebrating it based on her gender. She deserves ZERO support and recognition from any serious progressive women’s group.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:09:12 +0000

To add to my comment… The reason that I think she is not presidential is not because she’s a woman. Women can be a President! But, I am not confident in Sarah Palin being President, for many many reasons.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:01:32 +0000

Still scared that if John McCain becomes our next president, (and should something happen to him because of his age) Sarah Palin would be our next president. To me, she is not presidential material. I sure don’t want her as my president! In the present crisis that our nation is in, again that is a scary thought.

By: Signy

Signy — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:14:10 +0000

I agree with Glyniss above – I am embarrassed at her lack of substance and her use of beauty queen winks. There are so many more qualified owmen on both sides of the aisle.

By: Bonnie Reitz

Bonnie Reitz — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:13:12 +0000

Senator Biden was on the top of his game tonight. He was not so long winded and sharp edged as he often can be.
Many thought Governor Palin would stumble yet she went toe to toe with Biden.
I find it interesting that so many are concerned with her experience level given John McCain is older and what would happen if she had to assume the Presidency. What about the experience level of Senator Obama being President to begin with?!!!
Palin is a leader and has a record of making things happen. I guess this is the case with most executive experienced individuals outside of Washington. She may not be governor of NY, California, Texas or any other prominent state, but she has experience and capacity to grow quickly.
The problem seems to be the extreme politics and partisan actions (or better said lack of action) taken by congress. There is plenty of blame to go around by both parties as well as this administration.
I am scared to death to have an even bigger government that does nothing. We are already coming to a grinding halt.
Let’s put politics aside and choose the best ticket to get American on the move again.

By: Glynnis Stone

Glynnis Stone — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:59:15 +0000

Ms. Palin has great stage presence, a folksy way about her and is very likeable. All good traits for an actress or a friend but not neccessarily VP. She didn’t answer one question with any substance and in my opinion, is an empty suit. She may be a rising star but she hasn’t risen high enough yet to be the VP candidate. The other thing I don’t like (with her as well as other women) is that she uses her gender to her advantage (her cutsiness, blowing kisses, winking, etc.) but few have dared to attack her for fear they will be called sexist. Come on ladies, we can’t be hipocritical here. If we want to get ahead politically (and there are many great women out there doing this), we’ve got to stop calling the sexist card if we’re going to use it ourselves.