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Tchocky · 09-05-08, 02:39 PM

VP has to be two things

1 - Ready to take command of the nation at a moments notice. This may be in a state of extreme emergency or confusion.
2 - Beneficial to the ticket.

Regarding Palin, I don't think anyone can make a convincing argument that she's got the requisite familiarity with the apparatus of government. It's worth remembering John McCain's physical state and age. This isn't about being a Washington "insider" or not, it's about knowing immediately what to do and who to talk to. What helps here is a sense of cooperation and compromise. I'm not sure Biden has this, and going on her convention speech, Palin certainly doesn't.

Oh, and is it really beneficial for the VP pick to be dominating the ticket as Palin is now? just a thought.

EDIT - Another thought - will Biden or Palin continue the huge expanse of power and secrecy of the VP office begun by Cheney? Or will the role be phased back to the bucket of spit?

09-05-08, 02:39 PM	#77
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	VP has to be two things 1 - Ready to take command of the nation at a moments notice. This may be in a state of extreme emergency or confusion. 2 - Beneficial to the ticket. Regarding Palin, I don't think anyone can make a convincing argument that she's got the requisite familiarity with the apparatus of government. It's worth remembering John McCain's physical state and age. This isn't about being a Washington "insider" or not, it's about knowing immediately what to do and who to talk to. What helps here is a sense of cooperation and compromise. I'm not sure Biden has this, and going on her convention speech, Palin certainly doesn't. Oh, and is it really beneficial for the VP pick to be dominating the ticket as Palin is now? just a thought. EDIT - Another thought - will Biden or Palin continue the huge expanse of power and secrecy of the VP office begun by Cheney? Or will the role be phased back to the bucket of spit? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]