Palin questions McCain on Michigan

Von Tonner · 10-04-08, 09:17 AM

I found this interesting with regard to two aspects. One, why is she out of the loop - surely she should not have to read it in the morning papers. Secondly, should a running mate really be questioning the judgment of their party nominee in front of the public? Something tells me McCain ain't going to be too happy with that.

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Sarah Palin questioned Republican presidential candidate John McCain's decision to abandon efforts to win Michigan, a campaign move she only learned about Friday morning when she read it in the newspapers.

In an interview with Fox News Channel Friday, the Alaska governor said she was disappointed that the McCain campaign decided to stop competing in Michigan. In an indication that the vice presidential candidate had not been part of the decision, she said she had "read that this morning and I fired off a quick e-mail" questioning the move.

http://www.latimes.com/news/politics...,2291389.story

DeepIron · 10-04-08, 09:22 AM

She's delusional if she thinks she's REALLY going to be part of ANY of McCains' decision making processes... She's his running mate solely because she's a woman, and not a significant political one at that. McCain could have chosen from dozens of better qualified women politicians.

But then, gee, they might have their own idea on running the government...

Takeda Shingen · 10-04-08, 09:29 AM

Palin and reasons aside, the fact that the McCain campaign has pulled up stakes in Michigan is certainly an ominous sign for his determined supporters.

Skybird · 10-04-08, 09:50 AM

Nice new avatar, Tak. Was about time, wasn't it!?

mrbeast · 10-04-08, 01:41 PM

A double gaff from Palin?

1. She has shown by her response she is not in on McCain's strategy decisions; raises questions as to why she has been ommitted. Competancy perhaps?

2. Then she openly and publically volunteers the information that she is questioning McCain's decison.

Doesn't sound good.

Surely a politician at this level should be a bit more conscientious about how they respond to something likethis even when somethng like this sprung on them?

Zachstar · 10-04-08, 02:07 PM

It is increasingly obvious that now that the debate is over. She is useless to McCain and thus they aren't even bothering to tell her critical campaign info.

Obama is pulling away in the polls and battleground states..

The debate was a failure. The only success was her not being politically slaughtered.

I do not think that there is going to be an "October VP surprise" Because everyone expects such a move. Getting rid of Sarah WILL mean defeat for McCain in November.

Takeda Shingen · 10-04-08, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Zachstar

Getting rid of Sarah WILL mean defeat for McCain in November.

Oh, yes. He has to keep her, good or ill.

@Sky: Thanks! I like my samurai. Tough looking fellow.

Konovalov · 10-04-08, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

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Originally Posted by Zachstar

Getting rid of Sarah WILL mean defeat for McCain in November.

Oh, yes. He has to keep her, good or ill.

@Sky: Thanks! I like my samurai. Tough looking fellow.

McCain is stuck with her to the sad sorry end.

Sailor Steve · 10-04-08, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbeast

1. She has shown by her response she is not in on McCain's strategy decisions; raises questions as to why she has been ommitted. Competancy perhaps?

No, it just shows that she's her own woman, not a lock-step lackey with no opinions of her own.

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2. Then she openly and publically volunteers the information that she is questioning McCain's decison.

No, it just shows that she's just as much an Authority-bucking maverick as he is.

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Doesn't sound good.

Well, golly gee, don't you just have the most negative outlook on things. Don't you know Obama is just the worst negative ninny in town, and wants to sell you to the terrorists?

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Surely a politician at this level should be a bit more conscientious about how they respond to something likethis even when somethng like this sprung on them?

What's wrong with you? Do you still believe she's not qualified? Don't you know she can see Russia from her house?

I'm going to start a petition to get you banned for attack campaigning.

mrbeast · 10-05-08, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

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Originally Posted by mrbeast

1. She has shown by her response she is not in on McCain's strategy decisions; raises questions as to why she has been ommitted. Competancy perhaps?

No, it just shows that she's her own woman, not a lock-step lackey with no opinions of her own.

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2. Then she openly and publically volunteers the information that she is questioning McCain's decison.

No, it just shows that she's just as much an Authority-bucking maverick as he is.

Quote:

Doesn't sound good.

Well, golly gee, don't you just have the most negative outlook on things. Don't you know Obama is just the worst negative ninny in town, and wants to sell you to the terrorists?

Quote:

Surely a politician at this level should be a bit more conscientious about how they respond to something likethis even when somethng like this sprung on them?

What's wrong with you? Do you still believe she's not qualified? Don't you know she can see Russia from her house?

I'm going to start a petition to get you banned for attack campaigning.

Gee Steve did Subman hack your account or something?

Konovalov · 10-05-08, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

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Originally Posted by mrbeast

1. She has shown by her response she is not in on McCain's strategy decisions; raises questions as to why she has been ommitted. Competancy perhaps?

No, it just shows that she's her own woman, not a lock-step lackey with no opinions of her own.

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2. Then she openly and publically volunteers the information that she is questioning McCain's decison.

No, it just shows that she's just as much an Authority-bucking maverick as he is.

Quote:

Doesn't sound good.

Well, golly gee, don't you just have the most negative outlook on things. Don't you know Obama is just the worst negative ninny in town, and wants to sell you to the terrorists?

Quote:

Surely a politician at this level should be a bit more conscientious about how they respond to something likethis even when somethng like this sprung on them?

What's wrong with you? Do you still believe she's not qualified? Don't you know she can see Russia from her house?

I'm going to start a petition to get you banned for attack campaigning.

An almost fatal dose of sarcasm there by Sailor Steve I would say.

At least it appeared obvious to me with the last remark "....she can see Russia from her house?"

SS107.9MHz · 10-05-08, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbeast

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

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Originally Posted by mrbeast

1. She has shown by her response she is not in on McCain's strategy decisions; raises questions as to why she has been ommitted. Competancy perhaps?

No, it just shows that she's her own woman, not a lock-step lackey with no opinions of her own.

Quote:

2. Then she openly and publically volunteers the information that she is questioning McCain's decison.

No, it just shows that she's just as much an Authority-bucking maverick as he is.

Quote:

Doesn't sound good.

Well, golly gee, don't you just have the most negative outlook on things. Don't you know Obama is just the worst negative ninny in town, and wants to sell you to the terrorists?

Quote:

Surely a politician at this level should be a bit more conscientious about how they respond to something likethis even when somethng like this sprung on them?

What's wrong with you? Do you still believe she's not qualified? Don't you know she can see Russia from her house?

I'm going to start a petition to get you banned for attack campaigning.

Gee Steve did Subman hack your account or something?

C'mon MrBeast it's called "Ironing"

Sailor Steve · 10-05-08, 01:58 PM

And here I was waiting for Subman to accuse me of mocking people rather than legitimate argument, which is what I accuse him of half the time.

Well, I can see I need to be less Conservative and more Liberal, at least with the :rotfl: 's.

:rotfl:

mrbeast · 10-05-08, 04:15 PM

Guys, guys I got the joke! Sheeez

When I first started reading the post I thought 'oh its from Steve and he usually has something intelligent to say'. After I read it I thought thats either:

a. Some sarcasm you got there Steve!

or

b. Subman has hacked Steve's account started posting as Steve!!

Sailor Steve · 10-05-08, 11:12 PM

Yeah. Should have looked twice at the

. Sorry 'bout dat.

10-04-08, 09:22 AM	#2
DeepIron Sea Lord Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Too far from the Pacific right now... Posts: 1,634 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	She's delusional if she thinks she's REALLY going to be part of ANY of McCains' decision making processes... She's his running mate solely because she's a woman, and not a significant political one at that. McCain could have chosen from dozens of better qualified women politicians. But then, gee, they might have their own idea on running the government... __________________ RFB / RSRDC Beta Tester RFB / RSRDC Modding Forum: http://forum.kickinbak.com/index.php RFB Top Post link: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=125529 RFB Loadout: RFB_V1.52_102408: RFB_V1.52_Patch_111608: RSRDC_RFBv15_V396

10-04-08, 09:50 AM	#4
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10-04-08, 01:41 PM	#5
mrbeast Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bolton, UK Posts: 1,236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A double gaff from Palin? 1. She has shown by her response she is not in on McCain's strategy decisions; raises questions as to why she has been ommitted. Competancy perhaps? 2. Then she openly and publically volunteers the information that she is questioning McCain's decison. Doesn't sound good. Surely a politician at this level should be a bit more conscientious about how they respond to something likethis even when somethng like this sprung on them? __________________

10-04-08, 02:07 PM	#6
Zachstar Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Posts: 1,956 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	It is increasingly obvious that now that the debate is over. She is useless to McCain and thus they aren't even bothering to tell her critical campaign info. Obama is pulling away in the polls and battleground states.. The debate was a failure. The only success was her not being politically slaughtered. I do not think that there is going to be an "October VP surprise" Because everyone expects such a move. Getting rid of Sarah WILL mean defeat for McCain in November. __________________

10-05-08, 01:58 PM	#13
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	And here I was waiting for Subman to accuse me of mocking people rather than legitimate argument, which is what I accuse him of half the time. Well, I can see I need to be less Conservative and more Liberal, at least with the :rotfl: 's. :rotfl: __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

10-04-08, 09:29 AM	#3
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Palin and reasons aside, the fact that the McCain campaign has pulled up stakes in Michigan is certainly an ominous sign for his determined supporters.

10-05-08, 04:15 PM	#14
mrbeast Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bolton, UK Posts: 1,236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Guys, guys I got the joke! Sheeez When I first started reading the post I thought 'oh its from Steve and he usually has something intelligent to say'. After I read it I thought thats either: a. Some sarcasm you got there Steve! or b. Subman has hacked Steve's account started posting as Steve!! __________________

10-05-08, 11:12 PM	#15
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Yeah. Should have looked twice at the . Sorry 'bout dat. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo