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Aurelius, Kerrville Texas — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:02:56 GMT

My kind of gal. Kind. Grateful. Family oriented. Involved in the community. Makes her own moose burgers. What's not to like?
Go Sarah!

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Paul, Rochester, New York — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:05:12 GMT

Wow...I'm really impressed that you would write such a positive article about Governor Palin, Mr.Popkin.

So impressed in fact, that I just upped my appreciation for such a great American as Sarah Palin.

Thank you for this revealing aspect of the Governor.

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Bubba Anderson, Pensacola, FL — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:05:14 GMT

Thank you for making this information known. This Florida vote has a new home.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:09:00 GMT

Horrors! She said God Bless America! I can't believe real Americans will tolerate this! Obama's preacher was right when he said God Damn American! God Damn Us All!

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David Charles, Gaffney, SC — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:23:05 GMT

And, Mr. Popkin, your point is?

She sounds like a genuinely nice person.

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DebraLynn, Columbus Junction, Iowa — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:26:38 GMT

Thanks for this column which, like the "documents shed light on the management style--and personality--of" Sarah Palin. The US could use more people with her style and personality in prominent positions.

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Patricia Gonzalez, Los Angeles, CA — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:29:05 GMT

This makes me dislike her even more! she acts so much like a teenage beauty queen,it´s frigthening to think she´s so close to being president.

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Brian Virgil, Fullerton, california — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:29:14 GMT

ok we dont need some damned homey vice president running our congress we need some one with an iron fist to say this is how its going to be done and it will be done right screw the buerecrats wat we need is some good old iron fist politics

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CyberCipher's collie, Seattle, WA — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:29:20 GMT

You should know that we're not finished roughing up you MSM types just yet. We plan to run Ned Flanders in 2012. Are you scared yet?

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Carole S, Globe, AZ — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:29:38 GMT

When I saw the video of Sara Palin with her preacher I thought of the Donovan song, "Season of the Witch"
check it out.

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Sara Frazier, Jacksonville, FL — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:34:29 GMT

Wow, she is just like Martha Stewart, you know she writes lots of letters too; perhaps we can get Martha on the ticket while we're at it!

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David P, Indianapolis, IN — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:34:59 GMT

Can we get our hands on Joe Biden's notes? Oh, we already have them... others have written them, he just copies them.

Maybe a few polite, positive musings from Michelle Obama will appear next? I suppose, like Biden's literary skills, this would be a short list.

Sarah Palin is a breath of fresh air. I'm glad the only liberal that gets it is Bill Clinton. All the rest, keep hammering her. The left's attacks on Palin are a better get out to vote effort than Rove could have ever devised.

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J. Atkins, Anchorage, AK — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:38:03 GMT

Can we say "obsessive compulsive"? Glad she has pulled the wool over the eyes of all you "lower 48ers" out there... but she can't fool all Alaskans. Not everyone in Alaska like her, especially when she vetoes bills that help keep our kids in school and promotes reading for youngsters. Check into it!

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sus, Pittsburgh, PA — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:38:59 GMT

The best example of "The Peter Principle" ever.
Have you seen her interview with Katie Couric?

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Sean O'Reilly, Piermont, NY — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:47:58 GMT

Any politician that has time to write a thank you letter to a person who returned a pen after a business meeting strikes me as a person who has too much time on their hands. A thank you the next time they met in the general store would be more effective. How about spending time on real issues that improve the lives of constituents ? I haven't heard much about that in the media. Are there any examples of this or any real qualifications for leader of the free world ? If there are any please advise. I'm unimpressed.

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Melissa Hannant, Los Angeles — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:55:18 GMT

Is she going to send Putin homemade cookies when she's in office?

I want a hard a$$ leader, not some soccer mom who writes smiley faces on thank you notes.

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Doris Carender, Seattle, WA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:55:21 GMT

For an investigative reporter, Mr. Popkin, you seem to have missed a really big clue in Sarah's development from small town mayor to vice presidential candidate. Keep it quiet, but she actually has an interim step as Governor of Alaska. If you don't tell, I won't tell.

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Chris, Seattle — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:00:25 GMT

Well PTL isn't she just a delight. I wonder how many "God Blesses" recently indicted Ted Stevens got for all of the earmarks he sent he way. If she were just a pleasant homey gal she wouldn't be qualified, but she's not that. She's a cynical opportunist with radical, un-American views with a separatist husband and a load of unqualified high school cronies. She politically astute on a small level, but she's otherwise astute. Keep her out of our White House.

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Joe Masters, Kuna. Idaho — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:01:18 GMT

"Wow I'm so imptressed that you would write such a positive article about governer Palin. Mr Popkin". Especially given the fact that everything she has done while in office has been petty, underhanded. and/or downright dihonest.

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Connect the Dots, Columbus, OH — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:13:16 GMT

Just a reminder, Sarah Palin is GOVERNOR of the state of Alaska. She hasn't been mayor of Wasilla for a couple of years.

She's using classic Dale Carnegie techniques to get things done. What a classy lady!

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Ed, Gainesville, FL — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:13:32 GMT

Has anybody seen Palin's interviews??? How could anybody think that this is what we need. Hockey moms are fine and dandy, they just don't belong in the White House. Not to mention that her views on just about everything are archaic. She is under investigation for corruption in Alaska, she tried to fire the head librarian in her town because she wouldn't let her ban books, she spent taxpayer money for propaganda in support of aerial hunting of wolves and grizzly bears (sick). She is lacking of any qualities to be in such a position.

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PennyLane, Chicago, IL — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:30:24 GMT

Small Town Alaska is not the same thing as Big Country America...

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MackDiva, LA, CA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:30:38 GMT

It's nice to see that Sarah Palin is a mannerable person. I agree that we need more people with manners in prominent positions. However, that still doesn't qualify her to be second in command. If someone feels that she needs a national position, let her start the National Etiquette Society.

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Majik Buck, Denver, CO — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:31:12 GMT

I would have to agree with Patricia. We don't have room for a beauty Queen in the White house. We need someone who will work to improve our economy and not waste our tax dollars.

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Bill S., Bellingham, WA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:33:51 GMT

I hope we can get more "small town" thinkers in Washington DC. I'm tired of polished Harvard lawyers who forget what it's like on Main Street. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington revisited!

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Maxine T. Turner, Atlanta, GA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:36:17 GMT

I have been an avid follower of politics for a long time. I was just beginning to read the Atlanta Journal at age 11 when there was a great upheaval about who was governor of Georgia after Old Gene Talmadge died before taking office. Since then, nothing so outlandish has been as
ludicrous as the Palin/McCain ticket.
Who,I ask you, of sound mind will support this
administration?

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Suzie Seezit, Baltimore, Md — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:38:48 GMT

I don't know what the fuss is all about. Just because she sounds like a hometown girl next door type and is considerate enough to write letters of thanks and congratulations, doesn't mean she's capable of running the second highest office in the US. Come on people, get a grip and stop focusing on an emotional level. Our country deserves much better than this!

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Luanne Jones, Rancho Cucamonga, CA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:39:00 GMT

hmm she seems more qualified to be Obama's secretary to me!! Good Lord, where are her qualifications for possibly having to run a country????

Because she was on the PTA and a hockey mom... does that mean everyone on the PTA and a sports mom is qualified to run a country?

The simple fact she was sooo excited about telling us you can see Russia from Alaska... shows me it sure takes very little to impress her.

Please America, if you are for McCain and Palin because you are afraid of change...at least insist they tell you their policy and not just vote for them because he was a POW (although that is very honorable... alot of our Vets living on the streets were just as honorable) and because she can see Russia from her porch!!

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HR, Ripon, WI. — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:39:58 GMT

Actors have stunt-persons and body doubles to do those things that they either don't want and/or can't do well themselves. The secret to an effective stunt person or body double is to get you to believe (belief transfer) that the actor can or has done the heroic and incredible deed. Here enters Sarah Palin the "stunt person" to the rescue of John McCain who is an un-palatable and empty candidate with a dry "persona" barely containing the angry and un-poised persona he has been known to frequently unleash. Sarah Palin has been able to bring a more pleasant persona to the road-show and has become John McCain's softer and more pleasant face. Unable to stand on her own two feet (something the Republican handlers are well aware of and the reason for the anti-media "containment force-field" placed around her)she has directed her efforts to regurgitating the same tired lines the handlers are feeding her. She is truly a great "stunt-person" and has managed to achieve a measure of "belief-transfer" for John McCain (or is it that Republicans secretly dislike Sarah Palin but at the same time realise that at the 11th hour the only choice is to "grin and bear it" rather than risk division and the loss of the elections?). As far as I'm concerned, Sarah Palin is the lipstick and John McCain is the pig.

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John S. Bay City, Mi — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:43:44 GMT

To those in the media, hollywood, cnn,msnbc,just to name a few that are obviously trying to paint Sarah Palin in a bad light, keep on with you're smear campaigns and enjoy. The American people are a lot smarter than you think we are and we "will" ferrite our way thru all of the mud you cast daily and some day find ourselves with quality leaders such as she. Go John/Sarah.

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Susan S.M — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:43:56 GMT

Oh goodie, the Republicans finally pick a woman to represent the party and she's a flippin' diz-queen! Can u imagine the Vice-President of the United States of America sending endless Thank You notes - with smiley faces - to the leader "Dudes" of foreign countries?? With a big "God Bless You" to Dr. Singh, Prime Minister of India, a Sikh. Can you say "Separation of church and state"?

Am I surprised? Heck no, because she represents the way the good-old-boy Republican party likes their women - firmly rooted in the 1950's (which is also when the phrase "under God" was ADDED to the national anthem, btw). Although, the choice of Palin has made it obvious that there is a certain longing for the 1850's.

Excuse me while I vomit, if you please.

Hey who took my pen and didn't return it?

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D.J. — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:45:35 GMT

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denise, Oviedo , FL — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:47:41 GMT

Now, would you please go check out Sen. Obama's relationships with Tony Rezko and William Ayres?Check out the Annenberg papers for Ayres/Obama radical education policies and perhaps any connection or fondness for Saul Alinsky's ideas. Could we send 39 investigators to Chicago to check out all who don't like Obama? Let's get some quotes from them, ok? Woods Foundation? How about the Garden in Chicago that never happened while a few people got some kickbacks or rewards fro doing business? How about Obama's trying to shut down opposing view points or critical speakers/writers by jamming the call in lines for radio stations? When you address all those, I will tell you how I feel about Gov. Palin speaking boldly about 'Under God"...oh guess I already gave myself away. I agree with her on that issue.

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Bill Schultz, Grayslake, IL — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:53:00 GMT

Potential leader of the free world??? Time to make more moose-burgers and spin a couple more homey phrases.
It's frightening that this person is being proposed by a major party to lead the US. She is totally unqualified and unprepared.

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GaryW — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:54:17 GMT

So this pablum passes for "news," and draws rave reviews from the public. This is more Karl Rove stealth politics (the "lost files" indeed.)
Rather than say, "God bless us," I'd have to say, "God help us all" if this fluff is what passes for important information about a potential future leader!

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Robert Earp, Guildford, WA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:54:51 GMT

Would you want a 'genuinely nice person' being the next in line if our commander in chief couldnt fulfil his duties, such as dying of old age?

Bring on Margaret Thatcher for these United States.

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jw ny, ny — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:56:40 GMT

Nothing is harder than a small town Mayor bc/ your held accountable to a fault...imagine seeing & having to answer everyone of your constituents everyday, in supermarkets, post offices etc,...very humbling & great training for being responsible to the people who hire you. Most Washington politicians hide behind their giant staff & press agents, forgetting that they are accountable to the people. Palin trumps the fraud Obama w/ her executive experience & authenticity.

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Special Needs Mom, Las Vegas, NV — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:03:01 GMT

Hold on a second, I am busy picking my jaw from the floor. Dude? Smiley faces? Awesome facials?

Gimme a break.
This broad is an absolute farce.

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Jacqueline Joy — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:05:45 GMT

Here I thought Sarah Palin was just another pretty face!

Now I learn that she is responsive, thoughtful and polite to her constituents. And, she seems to have common sense, a quality rarely found in D.C.

Maybe she could set a precedent for a real change in Washington, and we could get an honest government at last.

I just wish I were half the woman she is, and she gives me inspiration for my next go-round at life.

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Dr. Adam S., Arizona — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:10:20 GMT

And the fact that she can feign politeness with one the stroke of one hand, and execute orders to fire those she dislikes with the other, shows us what? It shows that she's smarmy and oily and, in fact, cannot use correct grammar in her thank you notes. Now THOSE are the skills we'd want in a Vice President.

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sickofsarah — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:15:24 GMT

Yep Sarah is nothing short of amazing. Maybe she will write some light, bubbly, thank you's with smiley faces on them to world leaders.

"Geez whiz Mr Hamid Karai, it was really neat meeting you yesterday. You really are important. I didn't realize you ran the Country of Afghanistan? You have a really big job! Remember you just have to stop by Wasilla, it has that small town feel, you would just love it *smiley*

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Joshua of Perth, Western Australia — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:22:21 GMT

Oh dear... I don't mean Sarah Palin - I mean all the people dismissing her as a beauty queen/ditz.

You just don't get it. Look at Palin's deeds. Sure, she pens nice notes expressing gratitude. However that does not make her a ditz! Rather, it suggests that she is someone who likes to let people know that their efforts are appreciated. This is the hallmark of a great leader, one who knows the meaning of "downward accountability". You can give me Palin over the aloof douche-bags I have had the misfortune to work for any day of the week.

To those people who think that just because she pens nice thank you notes that she doesn't have the steel to whip people into shape, please look at all the evidence. This is someone who, instead of adopting the go-along get-along attitude that was the way in Alaska, chose to take on her own party to weed out corruption. She took on some powerful opponents (something that many people talk a big game about, but actually wilt when put to the test) and in the process made some powerful enemies. That is the evidence you look for when you want proof of inner steel.

Sarah Palin is a perfect example of "An iron fist in a velvet glove".

As regards "what will other leaders think if she sends them a thank you note?" Probably better of her, I'd suggest.

Finally, to the clowns who thinks that "I can see Russia from Alaska" is all Sarah Palin can contribute to foreign policy, I think you miss the point. Sarah Palin grew up in Alaska during the Cold War. Russia was just across the Bering Strait. The enemy was literally just at the gates. Make no mistake, Alaskans would have felt the existential threat of Russia just a bit more keenly because Alaska, of all US states, could have actually been invaded by the Soviet Union. Hence, Cold War politics would have been a bit more relevant to the ordinary Alaskan than to other Americans. Palin's statement that "Russia can be seen from Alaska" is a statement marinated in that world-view.

Speaking as someone who lives in another "frontier state", albeit in Australia, I think Palin's education and background in a frontier-state, where you recognise the value of working together, and that enemies within can be as big a threat as enemies without, is an excellent primer for leadership of the Free World. Go Sarah!

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Julie, Wasilla, Alaska — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:33:43 GMT

When my dear friend was killed in a car crash, Sarah made the time to call her husband and check on her children. My friend had taught Bristol and that was a considerate and polite thing to do. I might also add that Senator Ted Stevens, who unlike Sarah, had no connection to my friend, not only called the family, but had his office contact me and keep tabs on the family and how they were coping. Both offered any assistance they could. Yes, Alaska is small in population, but maybe some down home manners is what Washington D.C. needs. As someone who has met and spoken with Sarah on several occassions, let me assure you, she is sincere. She is polite. She is tough. Just because you are considerate of others does not mean you cannot stand up when you need to. Please keep in mind, as mayor she actually went out and met people. She knew these people. Finally on my last note here is my absolute irritation in the foreign policy. I won't say she has tons of experience, nor does Obama (why are we comparing the VP canidate and the Presidential one) but saying she has none???? When did Canada become part of the U.S.? Didn't she just work with Canada on a gas pipeline plan????? So lets get that....Canada, no U.S., therefore foreign country. Pipeline...policy....

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Bruce Pittsburgh, PA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:34:57 GMT

It's a truly sad reflection on our culture when so many are eager to hate someone for being decent, patriotic and willing to the pathological hatred consuming so many today.
Though some insist upon hanging onto to attacks that have been shown to be dishonest attempts to destroy her perceived threat to the Messiah Obama, she faces bravely the hostility in service to her community and country in the tradition of the Founding Fathers.

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Disgusted beyond belief , Wisconsin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:36:08 GMT

Wow. All it takes to earn the respect of American voters is to write some thanks you notes and add a smiley face? Well thanks a whole bunch Mr. Popkin! Gee willakers and gosh golly. Please consider this my sincerest thank you for such incredibly useless information. Wonder how many Thank You's she's written to McCain for actually picking her as his running mate. Too bad you couldn't get your hands on those letters. :)

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Stan Ehresmann, Wichita KS — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:38:37 GMT

My advise to John McCain: If you are elected, please hire the best food taster and don't stand near balconies or staircases. Sarah will do anything to get the top spot.

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Jessica Taylor, St. Joseph, MO — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:23:19 GMT

Um, HELLO PEOPLE, can you smell that? It's sarcasm. The point of the article is for someone who is supposed to be the leader of anything, to be so busy writing all these notes and letters, must not have anything of real importance to do. And as for all the 'GOD' talk, maybe when every single resident of the United States believes in just one, it will be appropiate, and a topic to base a vote for president/vice president on. Until then keep YOUR religion out of OUR government.

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dennis speer, santa cruz, california — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:26:44 GMT

Guys? Gals? Just want to let you know that Sarah would be my choice to run the bake sale at the local Jr. High School. I would gladly have her organize the Church Bazaar and coordinate the tailgate party for the Mighty Ducks Fanclub.
But frankly are you all thinking that the soccer mom that lives down your street can run a trillion dollar a year enterprise? Do you think the gals at the PTA should have the launch codes for our nukes? Don't any of you remember what the pretty popular girls in high school were like?
This is not an election for homecoming queen. Sarah would be taking over after McCain collapses due to health problems. Presidency seems to age someone 5 years for every year in office at least, and John, no matter what they say, has health issues due to age and spending 5 years being starved and tortured. Sarah would likely be in the oval office within 2 years.

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FICA get out of my pocket Dallas tx — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:40:16 GMT

some may say palin is grea some may say she is unqualified bu in the end you and i will have no say whatsoever in anyhing that happens in this country it has become the place for those in power to make more money and im not talking about bill gates types either im talking about those fools in washington taking our hard earned money and spending it how they want with their extravagant hotels and fancy dinners leaving us the taxpayer to foot the bill. on another note the biggest reason mcain/palin supporters arent out there protesting is cause we cant afford to take the ime off work to do it. all you liberals out there holding your hands out for welfare need to get a job and quit trying to make me and people like me pay your way through life

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Lawrence Wilson, Plano, Texas — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:41:09 GMT

It is amazing how much garbage can be hurled in one direction over the internet blogs in just 30 days. The liberal left has attacked her from every angle they possibly could, to try and destroy her credibility.

Some have even committed crimes by publishing her private, personal information which included the first 5 numbers of her SSN. Then they used the data to break into her private E-Mail, changed the password, and publish some of the contents on the internet.

By the way, I hope the 5 numbers that were published on the internet belongs to some of the people who is spewing this hatred against Sarah Palin. If you are, then you should be looking over your shoulder for "Identity Thieves" stealing your identity. Identity thieves have 9,999 numbers loaded in a program somewhere running like a slot machine. They run it until they get a match. JACKPOT! You could be part of the FTC statistics on ID Theft Vitims.

For the people who dislike her salutation of "God Bless America" or "In God We Trust", that is her personal belief. These salutations are not mandatory for everyone to use, but optional. But don't criticize or try to force your beliefs on someone else.

If you want to get rid of the words "In God We Trust", I trust you start melting and burning all of your monies. Or, maybe exchange it for another currency.

Most of you had never heard of Sarah Palin until August 29, 2008, outside of Alaska.

We have. Governor Palin signed the most comprehensive Identity Theft Legislation in this country concerning the use of your SSN in June of this year. Hopefully her actions in Alaska will help us get the same law for all American's in all 50 states next year (New Federal Law).

Governor Palin and others who do public service, or volunteer their time in helping others, never get their just rewards. They do what they do, to help others.

There is a saying, "If You Don't Reach Down and Help Others Up, Sooner or Later, They Will Pull You Down".

Unfortunately, there is alot of so called Americans who enjoy pulling others down. They sit on the sidelines and complain about everything. They have't seen the workings of a PTA meeting, let alone a political campaign.

If you don't like what you see or hear, than run for office. Let others then investigate your background to see if you are qualified and publish all of your negatives in the press.

Until you get involved in public service or do something that helps others that are less fortunate than you, don't throw stones.

Thank you and God Bless America

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Incredulous, Houston, Texas — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:11:51 GMT

These are the scariest times I've lived through and I am a 60 year old woman who remembers the 1962 Cuban Missle Crisis and all that in inferred. To think that this sophomoric, light weight could inherit the presidency were the 72 year old twice bitten melanoma survivor suffer recurrence is an abomination to me. There were competent candidates to place on the ticket. Pandering to the religious "wrong" and trying to take Hillary's voters (lots a luck with that) instead of putting someone with some actual foreign policy experience and understanding, someone who can speak extemporaneously without sounding stupid (she sounds much better reading from a script that she didn't come close to writing herself)is a frightening thing to me. Be afraid, be very afraid of Sarah Palin as vice-president. I sure am. My choice would have been Mitt Romney, with economic expertise or Tom Ridge. That wanna-be Joe Lieberman needs to high tail it back to the democrats - he can't be trusted, but Romney could. What was McCain thinking? I may have to sit this election out. Sigh.

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Jay Zatzkin, Gig Harbor, WA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:31:31 GMT

Sarah Palin has no evident grasp of diplomacy. She gives no evidence of understanding that the country has a longstanding tradition of a separation of church and state. A poor student by her college record, she is unprepared to use any independent knowledge and judgement in trying to help this country out of its economic problems.
Were it not for her gender, she would bring nothing to the GOP ticket that thousands of others would not do better.

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Jason Sanders, Salt Lake City, UT — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:34:20 GMT

Wow, I can't believe the angry comments on here, especially the ones that say we need some "tough" person in the White House and someone who's "not going to waste our tax dollars". Well, since those types of comments are against Palin and thus McCain, are they trying to say that Obama and Biden are going to be tough and not waste tax dollars? That's the funniest thing I've read today! Liberal democrats are the kings of wasting money, especially someone elses. Tough? Oh my. Tough on the economy and anyone who actually wants to work for a living and be successful. Liberals are so funny! I just watched Bill Maher and he had Janeane Garofalo as a guest and she said, "Democrats are funamentally more decent than Republicans". I almost "clinged to my gun" and shot my TV! From my experience, Democrats only have compassion or understanding for people with their EXACT same thoughts and beliefs (approve of abortion, accept gay marriage, tax and spend, be against gun ownership and hunting, be an Atheist, etc)... As soon as you have conflicting beliefs (believe in God and creation, against gay marriage, go hunting, eat meat, believe in the strenght of capitalism, etc), you're hated, put down, called names, called a "braindead Bible thumper" and the like.

Also, why can't a liberal answer a question with an answer? Why if you ask a liberal to explain dumb things Obama has said or done, or the MANY dumb things Biden has said, they answer, "yeah, but what about Bush.. or what about Palin.. or McCain", instead of just saying, "well yes, I think Obama's assocation with Ayers probably isn't good". Better yet, I'd love to see a liberal say why they condone Obamas preacher or Ayers, or Flager or Resko! Please, tell me why you support Obama based on those things! I'd love to hear it!

However, most dumb liberals don't know or care to know about Obama or Biden. It's not like they're ever going to hear anything bad about them from MSDNC, or ABC or CNN or CBS.

Oh well, there's my rant. It won't change a thing, but I'll feel better at least. Liberals are happy to have their "messiah", and they could care less what he thinks, says, does or believes. He's NOT Bush and he IS a liberal...that's all they need to vote for him. If he wins, enjoy your new country! We can call it Amerika, since we'll either be Socialist or Communist. Of course, the typical tree-humping liberal won't care, they're more than happy to give up a portion of their stuff to give it to someone who never worked so much as a second for it. Me, I'm proud of the fact that I've worked hard my whole adult life for what I have. I'm not going to willingly give my wealth, my home or any of my possessions to some loser who has decided to sit at home and do nothing. - Oh by the way, for all you liberal haters that are going to write something bad about my post because I live in Utah.. I'm NOT a Mormon!

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Mike Perry, Seattle — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:14:51 GMT

Everyone, take a deep breath, and ask yourself two questions: 1. What has Palin done in office? 2. What has Obama done in office?

In Alaska, Palin has taken on the corrupt politicians in her own party and been so successful, her state's Democrats give her an approval rating of 75%.

In Chicago, Obama has never tried to take on the city's corrupt politicians, must less defeated them. Some, in fact, are his friends. What is his popularity rating among Illinois Republicans? Rather dismal I suspect, and for good reason.

In Alaska, Palin defeated three major oil companies who wanted major tax breaks for building a natural gas line to the states. She gave the contract to an experienced outside contractor, who's already begun work.

In his entire life, has Obama never taken on a single corporation eager for a government handout? No, if fact in the Senate only Çhris Dodd, a fellow liberal Democrat, has taken more lobbyist money from mortgage conglomerates Freddie Mae and Freddie Mac than Obama.

Do you want the demonstrated competence of Palin or the smooth-talking Obama who's never done anything of significance in his entire life.

If you want to know what someone will do, look at what they have done.

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C Doe Lake Havasu City AZ.): candl@npgcable.com — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:27:13 GMT

I used to live in Alaska, about 15 years ago I had a face to face conversation with a Russian citizen. We even exchanged gifts, I sent a box of oranges to his children and a make-up kit to his wife. We had the help of an interpeter. I'd bet big bucks Sarah has never seen a Russian in person. There is NO WAY IN HECK she can see Russia from her back porch in Wasilla. Not possible! Has she ever put her toe in the Bering Sea? I have. I was also raised (with the scars to prove it) in Sarah's same church. She lies. She steals. She is vindictive and mean. She claims to be a born again christian... so did George. Does she send "I am sorry I was an ass cards"? In Sarah's famous words "Thanks but no thanks" She is rotten to the core and corrupt. Just ask the Witch doctor guy. What big snake was he trying to keep away from her? This is no lady, no way. Think about it folks. One heart beat away.
I am a registered democrat and I own a gun. I also grew up with them and can shoot really well. I have never killed a living thing though. Don't want to, don't need to.If she becomes president of the United States of America. We better all have an exit plan. It won't be nice or good. I love my country. I have had so much shame and pain for what the last administration has done. We need to change our pledge to one nation, with laws for all,money enough to eat and pay our bills ,have a roof over our heads,respect and love for all the people in the world, no mater what color or creed or religion they are. Under GOD.
Does anyone remember the famous words "I am a uniter not a divider?"
She is just like McCain and Rove, and Bush and Cheney, I could go on and on but you get the idea.
A once Proud American.
Living In Arizona I surly can't contact my representative in congress or the senate. I would just like to know what happened to the government of the people, by the people and for the people?

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Shirley, Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:29:15 GMT

Dear Julie from Wasilla:

Yes, Canada is a foreign country, and Wikipedia says that Palin rewrote the requirements for the gas pipeline so that the only company that qualified to build it is a Canadian one. So is it okay with you that US jobs are outsourced to foreign countries as long as those countries are not overseas? She brags about jobs she's ended, but never mentions job creation. And that's just one of my many concerns with her.

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Joel P. Tucson AZ — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:30:28 GMT

I hope all the Palin supporters are thrilled when they get that personal card from her (with the smiley face). "Thanks so much for your kindness at the voting booth! I appreciate you so much! Maybe we'll have better luck in 2012! Sarah"

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Steve Shelton Connecticut — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:34:04 GMT

New has to be better. Lawyers are taught how to twist and bend the statement to achieve a certain goal. If you can not twist and bend to achieve your goal you do not make a living. I think a majority of our political representatives are lawyers and where has that led us. Most of the best have come from different walks of life not the life that has been led in deception (Lawyers). We need to flush them out of office and get "REAL" people who know how to run a home or a small enterprize.
By the way have you seen Mr. Biden's company advertisement? Home Lending, we can help

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Ronald Reagan — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:34:40 GMT

sounds like a kiss --- with nothing better to do.I bet ya for as nice as she pretends to be she could be a total calculated two faced B---H.Oh by the way how, she differs from me and the people around me so much i think she could be a puppet for big OIL.And we are too busy just trying to put food on the table and be with our Families to set a political agenda.Sara go home and be a better Mother.Know your place.

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Janie Rivera SA Texas janie_fox@hotmail.com — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:34:54 GMT

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JustAThought,, Falls Church, VA — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:30:10 GMT

Like so many of the Americans on this thread I am convinced, based on the fact that she can write a thank-you note and once sent a letter to the editor in favor of the Pledge of Allegiance, that Palin would be the Best. President. Ever.

If we really have this many idiots in this country then maybe we deserve the downgrade in global status and the economy of a 3rd world country. This much smug stupidity should not have a leadership role in the world.

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TAW — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:33:39 GMT

I dont question Palins faith, I question her ability to run a country, given her educational shortcomings, posessing a degree in journalism, whereas Biden and Obama are well versed concerning international relations. McCain, no degrees and finishing 894th of 899 in the service.
D.J. (Thursday, September 25, 2008 9:45 PM)

And Dubya was 893 in his class of 899 which is exactly why we don't want 4 more years of fighter pilots in office who think with their B*lls rather than their brains (no matter how small they are)

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Cara, Wasilla, AK — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:09:47 GMT

Dear god in heaven... can this woman be any more dense and stupid? Heaven help us if this ticket gets elected!

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Marie, Jerseyville, Illinois — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:23:39 GMT

Politeness and good manners does not qualify a person for Vice President. We know pretty much nothing about her, except she is gov. of Alaska and surrounds herself with her own inner circle of high school buddies. Are we going to learn much about her before the election? No, the Republican's are shielding her from the press and interviews. Apparently, she isn't qualified for vice president or they wouldn't be doing the shielding. I find it frightening that McCain could get elected and this woman could end up being President of the United States. She has not been gov. long enough to know how she handles situations. Did she tell her 7 supeonaed aides not to appear for questioning? I just don't trust her.

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Linnae, Colorado — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:24:23 GMT

I'm all about writing thank-you notes and all, but if you have the time to congratulate new moms on their little bundles of joy, you should sure as heck have the time to know that your 7,000-person town's police chief is insisting on charging rape victims for rape kits. She said she had no idea that he petitioned the state legislature for six months to keep charging for rape kits...meanwhile she had time to write journalists in SF.

Wake up Americans. We cannot possibly let this woman at this point in her career run our country. prefereably never, but especially not now.

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Palin Rocks, small town, Kansas — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:26:01 GMT

I can't believe I read something "nice" about Sarah Palin from MSNBC. CONGRATS!!!

Now which one of you MSNBC media smear hacks dug through her trash can to get her notes? Did you Jim Popkin? You call yourself a "senior investigative producer" is that true or a misprint? I believe your a long way from a job at unsolved mysteries with your dumpster diving investigating techniques.

Hey! Mr. Popkin! I'm sitting on the edge of my seat for your next "high crimes & mistermeanors" report. Let me guess you uncover that most small towns name their streets after tree's but Sarah Palin renamed the north/south streets after the 12 disciples and the east/west streets after books of the bible and the stop signs were replaced by wooden cross's. Am I close?

Mr.Popkin you look like a complete baffoon passing this report off like you just found the lost stone tablets of the ten commandments under the mayors desk in Wasilla Alaska.

Now I understand why MSNBC sits at the bottom in the news ratings. If Mr. Popkin is a "senior" at this news organization just can imagine what the under belly looks like for "reporting".

Mr. Popkin "thank you" for showing your ignorance in doing so you showed yourself to be irrealavent as a "objective" journalist.

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B Larsen Oklahoma City OK — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:26:53 GMT

She is oblivious and ill-equipped to be a V.P. of a fast food chain let alone a V.P. of this nation. My God people, what are you thinking? You must be voting for the party and not the person(s).
Wake up America...

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L.Moore — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 07:17:46 GMT

I am a wife, mother, and grandmother. With that said you'd think I am all for Palin becoming our 1st female V.P., but quite the contrary. I try to be an informed voter, I don't vote party I vote for whom I think is best qualified. I have watched Palin's interviews aa I have all the candidates. I must say it terrirfys me to think "if" anything should render Mr. McCain unable to carry out his political duties if he were Pres., our country would be in the hands of this poorly informed lady. She may be a perfectly nice person but I would no more vote for her, than I would run for political office myself. I know I'm not qualified to run our country and it appears I'm more "world" polictically informed than she is. Who in the world could think this lady is after listening to her? The Bush years have about broke our backs, and yes, I admit, I did vote for him the 1st term. I won't be making that mistake this time, Mr. McCain is Bush in another skin, and Mrs. Palin "may" be qualified to be governor but certainly not a heartbeat away from being President.

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Michael, Seattle, WA — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:46:37 GMT

Sarah Palin is obviously an earnest, industrious, competent small town mayor. She is a very attractive woman. She is interested in making things work and that people around her be held accountable. These are fine qualities and she is no doubt a fine person. She is not qualified to be the President of the United States. (that is the single most important qualification for Vice President in the 21st Century). That is not her fault. By her own admission she said that she accepted because John McCain said that she could help him to lead the country. She is patriotic and said, "yes sir". Nothing to fault her for. She has shown by her responses to several interviews that she is not capable at this point to be President. That is not her fault. The blame lies squarely on the shoulders of John McCain, who has clearly demonstrated that he no longer possesses the judgment, temperament, or rational thought processes necessary to govern this country. He should stay in the Senate, or better yet, retire and enjoy life on another stage of service to his country. He deserves it, he has earned it. And we cannot afford the grave risk to our nation or the world which the election this pair would represent. It's a pity because he would have been a worthy opponent to Al Gore in 2000 and I think our country would have been far better served if he had been the Republican nominee over the Shrub as Molly Ivens so mischievously put it.

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kennedy, burning in hell, earth — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:51:54 GMT

comments have been censored and approved by thr angry left, tyvm

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Jim Stringer — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:31:29 GMT

Sarah calls, waving her arm...

This way, Lemmings...and all the little Republicans line up behind her.

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JAY/MPLS MN — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:39:58 GMT

AS FAR AS i'M CONCERNED HER FILES CAN CONTINUE TO BE LOST...SHE IS A BIG FAT LOSER.

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Jack, Vail, Arizona — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:44:44 GMT

re: The lost Palin files:
Thank you for this telling report. I believe that all of these tidbits assist to give a clear picture of a candidate that remains dangerously detached from public scrutiny. Unfortunately, there are many in this country that think this is a sexist article; however, the sexism comes from those who would rather not question and analysis the character of this person. If one of the male candidates for President or Vice-President wrote thank you notes with smile faces, would we think they were TRUE Americans? Or, would we think they were wimpy and not able to govern?
Buck up America... if women are to become truly equal, they need to compete on a level playing field.

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Jay Anchorage Alaska — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:00:04 GMT

I'm smiling at all the fuss this little note gets, both positive and negative. I,as most alaskans, simply like our governor for who she is. Please investigate for yourselves how much she has done for us in such a short time in office. If she can do this in Washington, then our loss is everyone else's gain

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Terri, California — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:17:59 GMT

Response to the man from Washington who is tired of politicians who 'don't get Main Street' and wants someone with small town 'thinking' in office...I don't think being 'Harvard-educated' - as you allude to Obama -has anything to do with not knowing Main Stree. Or that being a lawyer somehow disqualifies you from being a 'small town thinker'.

It used to be that the education of a presidential candidate was a very important factor. Graduating 894 out of 899 in your Navy class or taking 4 colleges to get a degree in Journalism doesn't seem to instill the kind of presidential confidence the way getting an undergraduate degree in political science with a concentration in international relations and graduating with honors with your juris doctorate does.

But back to the 'small town' ideals....I would have to say of the 2 candidates; the one MOST like Main Street would have to be Obama. One house, one car, two careers, student loans and all the headaches that come with life. McCain?? Millionaire wife, 7 homes, 13 cars, loads of staff to cook and clean. His wife's $300,000 convention attire. His daughter's Christian Louboutin $1000 shoes...My bet is with the exception of campaigning, he hasn't been on a Main Street in years. And let's not forget how each man grew up. Who is more 'Main Street', the spoiled Admiral's son; or the son of a woman on food stamps? The man who is going to 'get' our Main Street lives is the man who actually lived it.

"When times are tough, I'm going to vote for the guy with one house. He has the most to lose". Chris Rock

BTW, I am proud of Sarah Palin for getting to where she is today. I don't agree with her on one single issue, and think that she can't be as dumb as the McCain campaing is letting her look. My guess is she is using them as much as they are using her and when McCain does end up losing...it won't be the last you see of Sarah Palin.

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Gene, Boston, MA — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:59:36 GMT

With the grave issues facing our country right now, do we want Barbie-Doll the Clueless a heartbeat away from the Presidency? I've seen American voters do dumb things--such as elect George Bush twice--but putting her in as VP would be the ultimate. Choosing her as his running mate says a lot more about McCain than her. His most important decision so far, and......what? Who?

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Linda M. Minneapolis, MN — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:33:24 GMT

I watched her interview on CBS evening news with Katie Couric, and couldn't believe what I was hearing!
She had no clue what she was talking about.
Can you see her in the position of "Dear God", President!
I do not know much about McCain and his policies but at least I have somewhat of a clue.
She looked like an unprepared interviewe for a job she is not qualified for.
She did not come prepared.
I guess if I were thinking of hiring her,I'd think twice. In fact I would have cut yhe interview short. Katie, you should know better if
the first part of the interview is going bad, you should find something else to repalce the second part.
She wasn't worth yur time or the publics' time.
God forbid, being a "Hockey Mom", she'll probably have a bake sale in the White House to raise funds for the next bailout, but then maybe not, no amount of "bake sales" can get us out of this mess she and her GOP party have gotten us into.

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Mary Lou Cooley, Sullivan, Indiana — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:13:12 GMT

I can't believe some reporter hasn't picked up on Palin's "When Putin raises his head," right ut of the Book of Revelation, when the beast (serpent/satan) raises his head. So she thinks Russia is the antichrist? Gee, someone told me that was Obama.

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Giovanni,Austin,Tx — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:17:07 GMT

you know whats funny? that most of the women that dog Mrs. Palin are probably not very good looking.People, here we have a WOMAN, that has an iron fist, who believes in her country, who is not an american hater like mr . obama and someone that fears God. If you don't like God in our country, leave! This great country was founded on Christian principles, just look at the old writings of past potus's.

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Len, South Salem, Ohio — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:26:32 GMT

Does John McCain's age and health history scare me NO. Does Sarah Palin's lack of experience scare me NO. Why? because even with her total lack of experience and qualifications to be president she would still be better than Bush has been. Pretty sad, but you see no matter who wins the election, we all win

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Liberal In Ca — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 03:02:53 GMT

You know, I think it's nice to see a sense of community and respect from our politicians. It must have been wonderful for the people of Wasilla to know that she cared so much for them as individuals as she left their small toen of less than 6000 in 2 million dollars worth of debt. It's great to know that she sent a smiley letter to congress telling them how much that Alaska needed the Bridge to Nowhere. It must have been an even greater smiley note when the project that she endorsed failed and she refused to return the funding. Or how about the note she must have sent to Walt Monegan, telling him to fire her Ex-Brother-in-law just for divorcing her sister.

Quite frankly, this woman is politics as usual. She's no breath of fresh air, she's just a political tool used by the republican party to woo irate Hillary voters. Too bad that the republicans think that women vote with their reproductive organs and not thier brains.

Somewhere in the world a repressed Cinimax Librarian weeps. Just say NO to McCain/Palin!

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me — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:10:12 GMT

It's called kill em with kindness. Thank you notes to people she LIKES doesn't make her a great person, and it doesn't mean she isn't. I have a feeling tho, that people who think she's a breath of fresh air will be choking on it.

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Kurt, Tucson, Arizona — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:46:15 GMT

Wow, people were actually impressed that she writes Thank You's? Not much of a threshold for y'all, huh? God forbid she be able to construct a coherent sentence. By the way, the Pledge of Allegience was written by a Christian Socialist in 1892, and didn't include 'Under God.' But, I guess, "If it was good enough for the founding fathers"... Sarah, dear, you are a Black Hole of ignorance. Call me élite for not believing humans lived with dinosaurs too. Darn that science, history, grammar, and all other sorts of learnin'! Sarah never lets facts get in her way! She's just 'aww shucks' charmed her way through life.

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Jack Hammer — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:31:18 GMT

Funny how so many of the posts in this thread seem to demean Governor Palin for having manners and being involved in her childrens lives. Somehow many of you feel that a woman cannot be an effective Governor and a human being with a family and manners.
Governor Palin, does seem to be an effective governor, in that she has accomplished specific goals she set out to and still has an approval rating three times that of her opponent.
Whether you feel that she is qualified to be vice-president is a fair question. But if you are going to admonish her for being able to be successful and still have time for her family, perhaps you should also tell every other working mother in this country that she cannot support her childrens interests and still be good at her job.

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Chris Calvert, Tallahassee, Florida — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:54:41 GMT

Nice work. How about you start Vetting the Presidential Candidates? Did you forget Biden was in this race? Is Obama so popular to you that you have decided your network can suffer ratings loss as long as you have airtime to campaign for him? You are the problem with politics today.

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John Fisher, Spokane, WA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:59:31 GMT

I have some biblical scriptures that Sarah Palin and her supporters might want to meditate upon. The first is Exodus 21:22--
"If men struggle with each other and strike a woman with child so that she has a miscarriage yet there is no further injury, he shall surely be fined as the woman's husband may demand of him and he shall pay as judges decide. But if there is further injury, then you shall appoint as a penalty life for life."

This clearly states the secondary status of the fetus according to the scriptures. That the life and health of the mother are of greater importance.

In regard to stem cell research keeping the preceeding conclusion in mind, I refer to Proverbs 3:27
"Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in your power to do it."

Clearly there are some who elevate the mere doctrines of men above the God that they claim to worship. If indeed those whom we may consider for our EMPLOY are morally deficient in these regards, what else might we infer!

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Alisa Boyd, Springfield, MO — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:00:06 GMT

Sarah Palin is a very polite, very attractive young woman who loves her God, her country, and her family very much. There are millions of women like her in this country, including myself (although I have to say I'm not as cute as Sarah). With that acknowledgment, Ms. Palin is no more qualified to be vice-president and potentially president than I am. I hope everyone how has decided to vote McCain/Palin or is considering that vote will take the time to find out about the issues facing our country right now and their candidate's position on them. If you've done well under the Bush administration and you're happy with the job W. has done, then vote McCain/Palin. If your retirement stock account has increased and your grocery bill has gone down, vote McCain/Palin. If you don't mind paying three dollars a gallon (or more) for your gasoline, then vote McCain/Palin. If you're OK with our country's racking up more and more of a deficit that someone, someday is going to have to pay, then vote for McCain/Palin. Just remember that the next thank-yous Sarah will be writing are to the big oil companies and the banks and other financial institutions that we taxpayers just bailed out. These are the folks who really want McCain/Palin in office.

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brendacjohnson@gmailcom — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:08:49 GMT

"What happened in Alaska should have stayed in Alaska"

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deb smith, anchorage, AK — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:04:48 GMT

As an Alaskan I can tell you that Gov Palin is NOT ready to be president...unless you want business as usual..you know, underhand politics, sneaky, snarky communications and an inability to keep personal, public, and private lives separate. Pls someone give this woman a job and keep her out of Alaska...She is unfit for the VP job.

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John, Muncie, IN — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:23:01 GMT

When I try to connect with the archived article regarding Obama's relationship with terrorist William Ayres, the link keeps returning me to this article on Palin. What gives?

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B Lucas Thrower — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:14:42 GMT

It is so hard to believe how many unAmerican, Godless people there are in the world today. Where did we go wrong? Was it the parents of the baby boomers that gave way to no Church, No God and no America? Have our young children been deserted by their parents. It is with your parents that you learn the values of life.