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However I think Palin is more than not perfect. I think Biden's gaffes are of a different nature entirely - not to say they're not dumb, but Palin's are simply otherworldly. In both their cases the mouth often goes faster than the brain, but Biden's brain is at least competent. Palin hasn't said a damn thing so far that made real sense economically or geopolitically. Her sole appeal is her conservative social stance. And I'm sorry but that's just damned scary for someone who could hold the President's office - here you have someone who could wreck the US' position economically and in world politics, or alternatively, become a puppet to more competent advisors elsewhere. Given what the office is or should be, I'm not sure which of these is worse.