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[Holmes]

That's

the way I see it too. My guess is their strategy is going to be something like "Hey! I'm just like you and

understand where you are coming from. Do you want some self serving elitist or would you prefer your neighbor

representing you?"

That's precisely the angle they're going to play up. And it's a very smart

move. (Karl Rove wouldn't be behind any of this, now, would he?)

[Mtnjim]

Personally, I want to see how she

does when she isn't "preaching to the choir".

[belgareth]

Personally, I want to see how she does when she isn't "preaching to the choir".

I'm

sure you'll have your chance, as we all will.

From the sound of things we are going to get a lot of hyperbole

about how the GOP vice presidential nomination is more qualified to lead than the Dems presidential nominee.



Should be an interesting election.

[Mtnjim]

...Should

be an interesting election.

Sure should, and best of all, we get rid of King George.

[belgareth]

Sure

should, and best of all, we get rid of King George.

That's a very old topic but I still believe he

was better than the alternatives. Al Gore especially scared the crap out of me but not quite as much as Obama does.

Once again, we have to remember that under current election law, Bush was voted into office twice.

It sure

would be a nice change to have somebody to vote for rather than against. Too bad Ron Paul has never had much of a

chance. But Palin might be a good choice in another 4-8 years, if she proves herself capable.

[idesign]

That's

a very old topic but I still believe he was better than the alternatives. Al Gore especially scared the crap out of

me but not quite as much as Obama does. Once again, we have to remember that under current election law, Bush was

voted into office twice.

Yes, all correct in my view. But even as an initial Bush supporter I'll be

glad to move past this administration. I think Bush has been both great and bad for the country. I do look forward

to a change, not only in certain policies, but in general feeling among those who disagree.

To be quite honest

though, I think the onus is upon Dems to get over their hatred for Bush and move on should McCain be elected. I

don't think I can stand another 4 (or more) years of moronic bumper stickers.

[belgareth]

To be

quite honest though, I think the onus is upon Dems to get over their hatred for Bush and move on should McCain be

elected. I don't think I can stand another 4 (or more) years of moronic bumper stickers.

Ah, but its good

for comic relief. Here in Texas only the very young have those bumper stickers and they can't vote yet anyway.



Blind hatred is always such a waste. I'm no Bush fan but can see both good and bad in his tenure, just like I did

with Clinton.

[idesign]

Personally,

I want to see how she does when she isn't "preaching to the choir".

That's the big question in my

mind.

I've followed Palin since reading about her Gov. race, and thought she might rise up in the world.

Now

she's gotten over a big hurdle by performing exceptionally well on a huge national stage. That was a real pressure

speech last night, and she did just great.

What's left is for her to perform well against those excrescences in

media.

Agree with all the above about how the race will be portrayed by the GOP. I also think Obama/Biden will

not be able to counter this strategy effectively, they just don't have the tools. You can already see that Palin

is a real threat to the Dems by their reaction to her nomination, and their willingness to make complete asses of

themselves in the process.

The race is suddenly interesting again.

Edit: Holmes, I heard Rove on TV last

night and he stated that he was surprised by Palin's pick, if that should mean anything.

[Holmes]

Edit:

Holmes, I heard Rove on TV last night and he stated that he was surprised by Palin's pick, if that should mean

anything.

It could mean that he really was surprised by the pick. Or that he's a prodigious

liar.

On another note, I really liked Giuliani's speech last night. Thought he hit the nail quite squarely

on the head as regards Obama. I'll bet the GOP are all dancing the funky chicken. They should be (if they have any

rhythm whatsoever).