longdistancewinner Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 So non Americans can't have a view or an opinion then when who you elect when their homeland and foreign policies impact on the rest of us? According to some of them, apparently not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medhb Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Yes I know. But again, so what? is that just a statement or were you going somewhere with that? I can't speak for Ledded1 but....'the most powerful' country deserves someone who can represent them as just that. I don't want to just bash Palin. I actually feel sorry for her. She accepted an offer she couldn't refuse without realizing the full impact of that decision. McCain used her to his advantage. I don't think she is VP material, and it seems it would be difficult to defend the postion that she IS. I think most of us are more aware of what is going on in the world around us than she is. I respect her for how far she has gotten herself, however everyone should be aware of their limitations. Would she ever someday be able to fill such a position? I don't know, perhaps. But it's clear to most people that she is not. I don't want her representing our country. A big smile and the ability to verbally dodge questions really shouldn't be on the list of requirements for a VP. Added in conclusion: What message are we sending to the world if we elect Ms. Palin as VP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medhb Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 According to some of them, apparently not. I can only speak for myself but I welcome and encourage others from outside the US to share their opinions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tangerine~ Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I can't speak for Ledded1 but....'the most powerful' country deserves someone who can represent them as just that. I don't want to just bash Palin. I actually feel sorry for her. She accepted an offer she couldn't refuse without realizing the full impact of that decision. McCain used her to his advantage. I don't think she is VP material, and it seems it would be difficult to defend the postion that she IS. I think most of us are more aware of what is going on in the world around us than she is. I respect her for how far she has gotten herself, however everyone should be aware of their limitations. Would she ever someday be able to fill such a position? I don't know, perhaps. But it's clear to most people that she is not. I don't want her representing our country. A big smile and the ability to verbally dodge questions really shouldn't be on the list of requirements for a VP. Added in conclusion: What message are we sending to the world if we elect Ms. Palin as VP? The same message we sent the world the last eight pathetic years (the last four should have never happened). I don't think she will ever be Presidential material or any where near it. She has a very narrow view of our country and even more narrow view of the world. That's just who she is. Another wonder, how she managed to get into the position she is in. Same mind boggling stuff that Bush's two term is made of. Anyway, i can't wait to see how stupid she looks 45 minutes from now. I know, the Repubs will love her no matter how stupid she sounds, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 So apparently Palin is wearing her hair down tonight, has a cast on and will be wearing a turtleneck. Boy, they must not want people to think she's wearing a wire. Look at all the ways they are trying to dispel those rumors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medhb Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 The same message we sent the world the last eight pathetic years (the last four should have never happened). I don't think she will ever be Presidential material or any where near it. She has a very narrow view of our country and even more narrow view of the world. That's just who she is. Another wonder, how she managed to get into the position she is in. Same mind boggling stuff that Bush's two term is made of. Anyway, i can't wait to see how stupid she looks 45 minutes from now. I know, the Repubs will love her no matter how stupid she sounds, lol. That seems to be true....in the republican fantasies she shits rosepetals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdistancewinner Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I can only speak for myself but I welcome and encourage others from outside the US to share their opinions!! That's because people like you are kind and considerate I always welcome what other people think of Britain and Europe. And I always think that whatever decisions are made, it's not just us who live by them. Sadly, I cannot say the same for some posters here. Some have this mentality that if it ain't American, it ain't welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 That's because people like you are kind and considerate I always welcome what other people think of Britain and Europe. And I always think that whatever decisions are made, it's not just us who live by them. Sadly, I cannot say the same for some posters here. Some have this mentality that if it ain't American, it ain't welcome. I think people outside the US are at times, more aware of what goes on here politically than those who are actual citizens. I wish that I was more aware of the goings on politically in Europe or Britain or even Australia, because I'm a nerd and I like reading up on stuff like that.....so I probably should. I know the Canadian Federal elections are going right now, as a friend of mine who lives in Vancouver has been bitching about it. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medhb Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 That's because people like you are kind and considerate I always welcome what other people think of Britain and Europe. And I always think that whatever decisions are made, it's not just us who live by them. Sadly, I cannot say the same for some posters here. Some have this mentality that if it ain't American, it ain't welcome. Yes, just in case you haven't noticed...we are a country deeply divided. Just about 1/2 of us think we can remain a Superpower using old tactics and approaches WORLD issues. The other half beleive that we need to change our ways to become a remain a true super power and not just bullies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medhb Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 OK Everyone! 7 minutes! Got to run Enjoy the show! I'll be looking forward to everyone's opinions later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdistancewinner Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I think people outside the US are at times, more aware of what goes on here politically than those who are actual citizens. I wish that I was more aware of the goings on politically in Europe or Britain or even Australia, because I'm a nerd and I like reading up on stuff like that.....so I probably should. I know the Canadian Federal elections are going right now, as a friend of mine who lives in Vancouver has been bitching about it. LOL. I've always held your country in high regard, and I try and go almost annually, so I take an interest in what happens. I remember when I was 7 my family and I were completely amazed when everyone would say, 'Have a nice day'. We never get that here! We couldn't get over how nice you all were. That has always stuck with me We have newsreaders and reporters constantly presenting the news somewhere in America - just this week it was from Wall Street and a day later Capitol Hill. So, maybe it's not a matter of you not paying enough awareness internationally, but more like we're too nosey And for what it's worth, you're one of the most intelligent and rational people on here - I'm always interested in what you have to say. You speak a lot of truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Thank you, that was very kind. I think the only news anchors who present international news (aside from the war) are on the cable news stations, not necessarily network. I honestly think the only international news coverage I've seen on any of the major networks are centered around the war. I think I heard CNN mention the Canadian elections, but it was very brief. Yet I know people in London who know more about our upcoming elections than some people here do. They actually stayed up to watch the 1st debate and are watching the VP debate tonight, even though it's a 5 hour time difference. That's amazing to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanna be drummer Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 So apparently Palin is wearing her hair down tonight, has a cast on and will be wearing a turtleneck. Boy, they must not want people to think she's wearing a wire. Look at all the ways they are trying to dispel those rumors. None of that is true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanna be drummer Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 So non Americans can't have a view or an opinion then when who you elect when their homeland and foreign policies impact on the rest of us? Where did I say you couldn't have an opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdistancewinner Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Thank you, that was very kind. I think the only news anchors who present international news (aside from the war) are on the cable news stations, not necessarily network. I honestly think the only international news coverage I've seen on any of the major networks are centered around the war. I think I heard CNN mention the Canadian elections, but it was very brief. Yet I know people in London who know more about our upcoming elections than some people here do. They actually stayed up to watch the 1st debate and are watching the VP debate tonight, even though it's a 5 hour time difference. That's amazing to me. I'm watching the debate on BBC online right now as we speak. It's past 2 in the morning, I'm tired as hell, but you'll be surprised how many more, like me, will watch it. Oddly enough, we haven't heard a thing about the Canadian election. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb Derigable Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 WTF Palin has a laptop on her podium. She has twelve small midgets running a Linux based server right behind her connected directly to google. Karl Rove is suspended just out of the camera range above her. She is wearing her little black dress. Joe Biden face is digitally readjusted to look cranky. Just kidding on the last one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanna be drummer Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Told you. Palins on the offensive. Trying to keep Biden from talking...and its working?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Told you. Palins on the offensive. Trying to keep Biden from talking...and its working?? She's getting her shit pushed in from the moderator because she won't answer any of the questions. She's reciting talking points and nothing more. I figured that's what she'd do, but damn it ANSWER THE QUESTIONS YOU'RE BEING ASKED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb Derigable Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Told you. Palins on the offensive. Trying to keep Biden from talking...and its working?? don't tell me nothing. Im 14min behind on my Tivo. and it will get bigger once the cubs game start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanna be drummer Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 She's getting her shit pushed in from the moderator because she won't answer any of the questions. She's reciting talking points and nothing more. I figured that's what she'd do, but damn it ANSWER THE QUESTIONS YOU'RE BEING ASKED. Oh please. Biden just danced all the way around that question about "What can't you promise?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Oh please. Biden just danced all the way around that question about "What can't you promise?" She's gone 0-5 in answering questions so far. She even told the moderator she may not answer the questions, but she'll say what she wants! She said that! In a debate! Is she fucking nuts?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb Derigable Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Oh please. Biden just danced all the way around that question about "What can't you promise?" Men don't dance. He shuffled his feet around that question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanna be drummer Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 She's gone 0-5 in answering questions so far. She even told the moderator she may not answer the questions, but she'll say what she wants! She said that! In a debate! Is she fucking nuts?! Wrong. She said she wouldn't answer the questions in the way Biden or the moderator want her to. There's a HUGE difference!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 She's 0-7 in answering questions now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanna be drummer Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 She's 0-7 in answering questions now. She's answered everything. These aren't yes or no answers Liz. She's giving answers so is Biden. She doesn't answer how you want her to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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