Putting aside the fact that VP candidate Sarah Palin has not nearly enough experience to step in if/when John McCain (if elected) dies (what's she gonna do? Toss a hockey stick at terrorists???), she's CRAZY!
Palin recently said that the war in Iraq is "God's task." She's even admitted she hasn't thought about the war much—just last year she was quoted saying, "I've been so focused on state government, I haven't really focused much on the war in Iraq." 1, 2 Seriously?? God sent our soldiers over there to die?? It's a Holy War?!?! WTF?!?! And also, doesn't she have a son who could potentially be sent to Iraq--but she hasn't thought much about it???
Palin has actively sought the support of the fringe Alaska Independence Party. Six months ago, Palin told members of the group—who advocate for a vote on secession from the union—to "keep up the good work" and "wished the party luck on what she called its 'inspiring convention.'" 3 Seceeding from the country definitely goes along with the theme of "Country First," no?
Palin wants to teach creationism in public schools. She hasn't made clear whether she thinks evolution is a fact.4 Of course, we all know evolution's a crock, no? So, I guess she ain't so nuts...
Palin doesn't believe that humans contribute to global warming. Speaking about climate change, she said, "I'm not one though who would attribute it to being manmade." 5 She's clearly been hanging out w/ George W. And hasn't been reading much.
Palin has close ties to Big Oil. Her inauguration was even sponsored by BP. 6 Ahem...reformer...ahem...yeah, Big Oil won't keep its stronghold on Washington with Ms. "Drill, Baby, Drill," will it? No wonder she thinks that drilling will solve all our problems
Palin is extremely anti-choice. She doesn't even support abortion in the case of rape or incest. 7 Enough said.
Palin opposes comprehensive sex-ed in public schools. She's said she will only support abstinence-only approaches.8 This is probably why her 17 y/o daughter is pregnant and being forced to marry her teenage boyfriend--but I'm just speculating on that.
As mayor, Palin tried to ban books from the library. Palin asked the library how she might go about banning books because some had inappropriate language in them—shocking the librarian, Mary Ellen Baker. According to Time, "news reports from the time show that Palin had threatened to fire Baker for not giving "full support" to the mayor." 9 Ah...forget BIg Brother! It's Big Sister!
She DID support the Bridge to Nowhere (before she opposed it). Palin claimed that she said "thanks, but no thanks" to the infamous Bridge to Nowhere. But in 2006, Palin supported the project repeatedly, saying that Alaska should take advantage of earmarks "while our congressional delegation is in a strong position to assist." 10 So, I really wish she would quit saying that. Why make a big deal out of it when you're clearly a flip-flopper??
On a lighter note, if you haven't seen it, check out the Daily Show clip on Palin. It's worth a watch (I personally enjoy the comparison to Britney Spears' parents--it's a good point...oh,oh, and when Palin talks about sexism...good stuff):
Sources
1. "Palin: Iraq war 'a task that is from God'," Associated Press, September 3, 2008
2. "Palin wasn't 'really focused much' on the Iraq war," ThinkProgress, August 30, 2008
3. "The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008
4. "McCain and Palin differ on issues," Associated Press, September 3, 2008
5. Ibid
6."The Sarah Palin Digest,"" ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008
7. Ibid
8. Ibid.
9. "Mayor Palin: A Rough Record," Time, September 2, 2008
10. "The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008
2 comments:
OMG we totally blogged on the same thing today RIGHT ON!
But FYI, Palin only opposed the bridge to nowhere AFTER she got the money to pay for it. Nobody knows where that money went.
Im surprised you didnt bring up Troopergate and the fact that she's being investigated for abuse of power.
Oh and what about the fact that she mentioned the deployment date of her son in her speech last night? You know how illegal that is and how much of a risk Track is now at?
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