Sarah Palin Hand Notes to Self

She made fun of Obama for being articulate and using a teleprompter (as if she didn't or wouldn't). At the same time she watches her hand for her own reminders. Here is a video of her caught at this before. This is a picture enlargement of what this still first woman President hopeful (at least she will get lots of coverage and sell books at the thought of it anyway) had written down on her hand.


This is just Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinijad at the Golden Globe ceremonies, with his Avatar 3-D goggles on. That guy loves the paparazzi.

More Signs that Sarah Palin is Not Ready to be Vice-President

1. She wants to make Halloween a national holiday to celebrate the death of Freddy Krueger.
   
   
2. Palin intends to handle the problem of illegal aliens -
   on a Martian by Martian basis.
   
   
3. One of her first priorities is to paint the White House fuchsia.
   
   
4. On what to do about global warming, Palin wants everyone to simply triple their use of air conditioners to cool the atmosphere.
   
   
5. When asked what should be done about Iran's and North Korea's nuclear development programs, she said the U.S. ought to double or triple the price of uranium when they sell it to them.
   
   
6. Palin is adamant that Obama and Osama are twins.
   
   
7. She said that as Vice President she is looking forward to traveling around the world to meet foreign leaders especially the President of Canada.
   
   
8. Her solution to economic problems is to strengthen banks, by using more stainless steel girders and extra hard cement.
   
   © 2008 Charles Cheeseman
   

Would Sarah Palin be Ready to be President if Needed?

In an interview with ABC's Charlie Gibson, VP candidate Sarah Palin had a George Bush moment when asked a defense policy question.

"Do you agree with the 'Bush Doctrine' regarding anticipatory self-defense?"

"Well I don't know much about the Bush Doctrine I'm afraid, but I do love little kittens:)"

Ok, it didn't quite go that way, rather, this way:
(the "I do love little kittens" line was from comedien Harry Enfield)

"Do you agree with the Bush Doctrine?"

"In what respect, Charlie?"

"The Bush -- well, what do you -- what do you interpret it to be?"

"His world view."

Gibson: No, the Bush doctrine, enunciated September 2002, before the Iraq war.

After Palin gave a general answer, which dodged the question she wasn't sure of, the interviewer explained to her what the Bush Doctrine was.

GIBSON: The Bush doctrine, as I understand it, is that we have the right of anticipatory self-defense, that we have the right to a preemptive strike against any other country that we think is going to attack us. Do you agree with that?

The full interview is here in video, and text.

In other respects during the interview, Palin gave the appearance of confidence but some U.S. media are wondering does she have substance? Certainly the job of U.S. VP is not taught in in "VP101" classes usually, but she will need a great deal of tutoring soon.

The Unattractive Side of VP Candidate Sarah Palin

"Palin Laughs as Opponent is Called 'Bitch,' 'Cancer,' Mocked for Her Weight"

That's the headline readers at the popular political site, Huffington Post, read today. They will likely want to get to know more about their Republican Vice Presidential candidate after reading the article and listening to this audio.


The shock jocks interviewing Palin insults Lydia Green, a political opponent of Palin, calls her a cancer, while knowing that she had cancer. The potential most powerful woman in the U.S. laughs and does not suggest that the radio show host has gone too far.

Wonder how respected she will be if the story gets magnified by other big U.S. media.

Passing the Political Torch in the U.S.

This week at the U.S. Democratic National Convention the Clintons had to bite the bullet and cheer on rival Barack Obama, the man who surprised everyone with a defeat over Hillary. Hearing Bill Clinton say that Obama is the type of person the U.S. needs seemed so unusual. There had been a cooling off period since Bill's better half had to quit her unanticipated and long-drawn out battle. It almost did not seem natural for the Clintons to be up at the podium championing the candidate they reportedly barely liked, according to Hillary biographer Carl Bernstein. After all, Obama was powerfully endorsed by the lion, Ted Kennedy, and Jack's daughter Caroline. That was damaging to the Clintons since they admired the Kennedys since JFK. Even Jackie O said that Hillary was her favorite first lady since Camelot. As well, JFK Jr. supported Bill Clinton when he ran for the Democrats.

It was odd too to hear Bill & Hillary's support and unity speeches this week when you consider that only months ago their strategist Mark Penn had planned to suggest that Barack Obama is not fundamentally American. After that attack angle Obama probably decided against Hillary as a possible running mate anyway. Penn, according to Carl Bernstein, had a hand in writing both Clinton speeches this week, and they let it be known.

Despite their spite, the Clintons put on a brave and politically professional face this week. Not actually selecting Hillary had to be a final wound. Continuing to crusade for Obama will be a test of the the Democrats unity and the Clinton's inner strength.

Politics can be hurtful when it has to be. Bill Clinton would have liked his legacy to have been repeated at a level befitting a successful President, but because his wife was Obama's main challenger, he should not have expected too many accolades when that obviously would have been self defeating to winner Obama. Obama had indeed mentioned that under Bill good things happened in the country but his praise was understandably restrained.

In Bill Clinton's DNC speech this week he delivered a fairly convincing message of support for the historic candidate from Chicago. The Clintons now have to try to shine in their new roles as Obama promoters, though yesterday's Republican choice for Vice President, female Sarah Palin must have made Hillary think, "the same role could have been mine". A relative unknown, and inexperienced Alaskan Governor could potentially hook the second most powerful position in the U.S. Hillary will be speaking on Obama's behalf but she just might be biting her tongue much of the time given the shocking GOP VP candidate.

The Clinton's sincerity and how it is perceived by the public could be a huge factor in whether Barack Obama makes history as the first black President, or simply becomes history.

Sarah Palin - Never Heard of Her? You Will

She is the Governor of Alaska, she hunts, fishes, eats moose burgers, and could be the Vice President of the United States.

John McCain actually shows his reformer side by choosing a "non-typical" running mate. Palin, a woman, is highly respected. She is 44, a mother of 5, including a child with downs syndrome, and pro-life. It's an interesting pick for several reasons.

Despite McCain's criticism of Barack Obama for his purported inexperience, he has picked a VP candidate who is younger than Obama. She has two years experience as Governor, and before that was mayor of a small town called Wasilla. If McCain is elected, she could be the leader of the free world, taking on terrorists, and navigating the perpetual swampland of Arab-Israeli and Mid East conflicts.

Lately some Hillary supporters had made it known that they will support McCain, and now with a woman VP candidate, it may be more enticing for women voters to choose the McCain ticket. On the other hand she is very much against abortion, and that side won't go over with many women who supported Hillary because of her pro-abortion stance.

Sarah Palin will probably be the most searched internet name in the next week. She will no doubt have her background scrutinized like a lab expert examines DNA. One story so far puts her in a curious situation. "Currently a legislative investigation is looking into allegations that Palin fired Alaska's public safety commissioner because he refused to fire the governor's former brother-in-law, a state trooper. (CNN)"

She also supports drilling for oil in the Arctic national wildlife refuge area.

Finally, if Hillary was ticked at Obama for not picking her as Vice President candidate, imagine how wierd it would be for a virtual unknown woman to be the first female Vice President. Could this impact how strongly Hillary campaigns for Obama over the next several months?

If you thought that Obama's Presidential coronation was a given, given the last eight years of Bush's mess, then this choice for McCain refreshingly breathes youth, life and curiousity into what could very well have been a traditional old white boys team. This election campaign just got very interesting to watch once again.