A recent letter by Republican Vern J. Simon stated that the McCain-Palin ticket is "far superior" to what Democrats have to offer.
Oh, really? His emphasis on "superior" is disturbing. Why do so many Republicans exude an air of superiority? Is it because Sen. John McCain knows how to play the political game so well?
Mr. Simon's attack on Harriet Dolin's question ("Why Sarah Palin scares me," Sept. 17) is a classic example of a Republican stance. Suggesting that one of Sen. Barack Obama's daughters would "kill the mistake" and that the press would praise his family for it is just plain stupid. Not all Democrats are pro-choice.
Conservative Republicans love to brag about their family values. It's OK, as far as they're concerned, for a 17-year-old to be pregnant if she looks like Gov. Sarah Palin's daughter because the family is facing its challenges in a mature, responsible way. This is a private family matter, like many of the choices Republicans make.
For instance, underage drinking by President Bush's daughters -- that's private. Alleged drunk driving by a Georgia GOP state representative has been continued for well over a year -- private. Gov. Palin trying to fire her state's chief security officer because he refused to fire her brother-in-law -- private.
What exactly makes Gov. Palin so competent to be vice president anyway? Because she can shoot a moose?
Mr. Simon wrote that if Sens. Obama and Biden are elected, it would guarantee more of the same good-ol'-boy politics that McCain-Palin would end. All of a sudden, now, McCain is supposed to be the agent of change? That's not very original, given that Sen. Obama has used that slogan since the beginning of his campaign, Besides, Sen. Obama does not look like a good-ol'-boy to me.
Teresa Turner
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" ........a classic example of a Republican stance. Suggesting that one of Sen. Barack Obama's daughters would "kill the mistake" and that the press would praise his family for it is just plain stupid.".....>>>>>...... So Teresa, perhaps you didn't hear what B.Ho said. He considers unwed pregnancy as a punishment. So what loving father would want to see his dughter punished unnecessarily. What would the press say? No doubt they would call the decision to abort a "responsible" decision. That sounds like praise to me.
Republicans believe that they are the ruling class. Their motto is "Let them eat cake". Well, folks the revolution starts in November, it's time to "behead" them. Out with the fools!
"Not all Democrats are pro-choice." .....>>>>>..... Maybe not ALL are pro-choice but the ones who are pro-life know to keep their mouth shut. Both B.Ho and the Democratic platform is 100% committed to unrestricted abortion.
Anyone that can't look at Sarah Palin and see that she is far superior to Joe Biden needs glasses. Sarah is much prettier. She was also a former beauty queen. She is so hot. You have to give John McCain credit, he didn't go out and pick a VP just because they are smart and knows what the "Bush Doctrine" is. He picked something easy on the eyes. Besides, qualifications are only good on paper. They're going to have "handlers" and major corporations to help them with the tough decision making. How much brains does it take to invade the "wrong" countries anyway??? And yes, being able to shoot a moose is a Vice Presidential plus. The current VP couldn't shoot straight. Just ask his hunting partners. How much brains did it take to get this nation in the mess that it's in now??? Anyone can do it.
B.Ho doesn't campaign on "experience" because that's not his strong suit. In fact, experience is the last thing the B.Ho campaign wants to talk about because that means looking at a past that is full of people like Ayres, Rezko and Wright. It also means looking at his do-nothing congressional record. B.Ho is a forward-looking candidate because he doesn't want anyone looking at his past. He is the candidate of "the american dream" of "you can have it and somebody else will pay for it".
The democrats would like the public to believe George Bush has total responsibility for the economic problems, but the democratic controlled congress has a lot of responsibility for these problems too. If you think we got problems now -- you give the democrats total control of our government and see what happens.
Self confidence is terrifying to those that need to be coddled by a nanny state.
Are you better off now than you were two years ago when the Democrats took over Congress?
What goes on with government officials ARE our business -- like it or not. After all, we are the ones giving them our tax money. So get mad at the media on my side talking about Ms. Bristol Palin every other day all you like. It is not private, it is rightfully public. Just like firing a cop just because he failed to fire you ex-brother in law. Just like billing the state's taxpayers for personal trips.
Oh and Obama's pro-woman, something that misogynists like Vern Simon and the dolts on here cannot comprehend.
willi, what are you saying? You make less sense than usual....if that's possible.
Hey Williston, if you believe that government officials' acts are our business, instead of picking on a kid who got pregnant, like a lot do today, why don't you mention Dem. Congressman Tim Mahoney's extramarital affairs, then using your money to pay one off to keep quiet. Or are Republicans who cheat on their spouses the only ones who are worth reporting? The media bias that is so pro-Obama makes me want to puke!
Teresa, it is apparent you would not understand the GOP's air of superiority. Only those of us who are superior would understand which explains why you are having a problem. Unfortunately, when it comes to superiority no one will every be able to "spread the wealth around". If everyone were equal, there would be no superior beings which is ... of course ... the Democratic goal. Don't earn it, don't achieve it ... just stand there with your hand out!
Obama is pro-Obama.
Good one, Shamrock! Watch out, though...Dems don't handle facts that make them look bad very well.
After Sarah's killed a moose,
I wonder if she dips some snoose
Knee-deep in bloodied, spittled snow
Like many good ol' boys we know.
Willie, what is "public" about Palin's children? I thought B Ho said the candidate's families were "off limits"?? Another lie? Palin's brother in law should have been fired as he has a long record of wrong doing while on duty, not to mention tazing a twelve year old nephew of Palin's. As for Republican superiority, it is a FACT that the average Republican is more educated and successful than the average DIMoCRAT, a major reason they depend on the guv'munt (probably like you do) or unions for every thing. Seems the last thing DIMs and the MSM want to talk about are B Ho's qualifications(community rabble rouser, state senator voting present, or three years as a US Senator, two of them running for President). BTW, how much schooling do you have and what kind of job at 24 years old?
lowelbrown, what the hell are you talking about? I was a deer hunter and still don't know what the hell you are talking about?
Good LTE Teresa...For McCain to be a "conservative" he sure is putting forward a lot of "socialist" type proposals...Exactly how can he think his mortgage plan is fair???
"Oh, really? His emphasis on "superior" is disturbing. Why do so many Republicans exude an air of superiority?". I can't speak for all republicans but in the case of Vern Simon it's no air; it's real. I've known Vern for about 23 years and he is truely a man of superior character.
"Sen. Obama does not look like a good-ol'-boy to me." ...>>>.... That's because he doesn't qualify as a "good-ol'-boy" Teresa. He is Comrade Barack of the Hyde Park Politburo.
Sorry, Jack, that was inappropriate. I was recalling some dove hunters, and it wasn't snowing at the time. Here, I've cleaned up the imagery for you: After Sarah shoots a moose, I wonder if she dips some snoose, Eyes a-sparkin', cheeks aglow, Good ol' girl knee-deep in snow.
thatone, Only McCain thinks McCain is a conservative. He's very moderate! His mortgage plan is all about socialism. Fair? How does that enter into business? When there's an option of where to buy, it's up to the buyer to get the best deal. A nanny state isn't the answer. On the other hand, McCain's worst traits are hundreds of times better then Obama's best traits.