I mentioned it briefly in my previous entry, but it's starting to really bug me. Why isn't Palin talking to the media? Why won't she answer any of their questions? In the past month since her vp announcement, she's only granted 2 interviews. Why is that?!? I was watching The View this morning and Elisabeth Hasselback (who is a strong McCalin/Palin supporter) said that it's not the media's job to demand information, it's the people's responsibility. Well inquiring minds would like to know what's REaLly going on? I know that the media isn't the deciding factor in an election, but it is a very important vehicle for information. A lot of people (like myself) rely on the media to learn about the candidates. How else are we supposed to learn about their platforms if we can't talk to the candidates directly?
It's as if the McCain camp is trying to shield her from any public interaction. Scratch that they ARE shielding her! Even though I don't like her, I still think that it's important that she is open to discussing her party's platform and answering any questions that the media or public may have. I want to hear what she has to say without a script in front her. I want to see how she handles herself under pressure. Is she able to think quick on her toes? How are the American people supposed to find this out if she doesn't make herself available? Where's that maverick her supporters have been ranting about? Not letting Palin speak to the media only shows their lack of confidence in her. What are her advisors afraid of? You can't baby her...it's not fair!
McCain, Obama, and Biden have all had their run-ins with reporters. At times they've done well and other times not so well, but they've always given access to the people. McCain should know better! He can't bring this unknown woman who he claims is this rockstar hockey mom governor from Alaska and keep her from talking to reporters. She has the experience right? AND more executive experience than Obama and Biden combined (lol...that statement cracks me up everytime I hear it)...then she shouldn't have any problems articulating her views to the media? Hmm...I would think so. Isn't this the same woman who compared herself to a pitbull? She's starting to look like a prop for their campaign and not an actually running mate. It's obvious that they brought her in to shake up the game, but now that she's a player it's time to suit up!
There are less than 40 days until election day, they can't keep playing this game. I refuse to let someone skate into office! As a woman, I'm disappointed. She could make history as the FIRST woman vp and she's letting them use her. What kind of message does that send to young girls? You can play with the big boys as long as you're quiet? As a potential representative of the country, she really needs to show her ability to lead this country. And to me she's not making the right decisions. We're watching Palin...prove the critics wrong!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
We Get It Already (At Least I Do)
Urgh...I'm so tired of all the political bashing. It's so ridiculous and starting to get annoying! I expect it from the Republicans. They have nothing going for them. Haven't you noticed that Palin hardly appears without McCain and she won't grant any media interviews? Sounds a little suspect if you ask me. All they can say is that Obama is a "celebrity senator." (a term I still don't understand) I have yet to see him in a movie, drop an album, or walk a red carpet... He can't help it if celebrities (who might I remind McCain are real people too) believe in his ability to lead this country.
On the Dem side, Obama and Biden keep talking about how McCain is just like Bush. That's all I really hear. I get it! McCain = Bush. You don't have to tell me anymore...lol. I wish that he would delve more into the policy he plans to implement in order to get us out of the mess that Bush has had us in for the past 8 years. You already have my vote, but I feel like in order to win others over he needs to start talking about the nitty gritty. How about for every comparison to Bush, you list 3 DETAILED examples of how your policy is different. Knowing more about Obama's policy will also help supporters vouch for him as well. I just want to hear less about him and more about you!
On the Dem side, Obama and Biden keep talking about how McCain is just like Bush. That's all I really hear. I get it! McCain = Bush. You don't have to tell me anymore...lol. I wish that he would delve more into the policy he plans to implement in order to get us out of the mess that Bush has had us in for the past 8 years. You already have my vote, but I feel like in order to win others over he needs to start talking about the nitty gritty. How about for every comparison to Bush, you list 3 DETAILED examples of how your policy is different. Knowing more about Obama's policy will also help supporters vouch for him as well. I just want to hear less about him and more about you!
Friday, September 5, 2008
There Seems To Be A Pattern...
I didn't watch McCain's speech because after watching Palin I knew it would only upset me. But I was able to catch the highlights from CNN. Apparently he seems to be stuck in the past. Have you noticed that the only good thing that he and his peers can say about him was that he is a war veteran/POW from Vietnam. Now, I give him much respect for fighting for our country and for being a POW, but just because you were in the army doesn't mean that you will be a better commander in chief. It doesn't make McCain more qualified. That war was over 40 years ago and the last time I checked, being in the army wasn't a requirement for being president of the United States. I think that he may have some post war tramatic syndrome that causes him to stay in the past. (no jokes)
In a way, it kind of worrries me. He said and I quote "I would rather lose an election, than lose a war." That statement says to me that he is for the war on Iraq and will continue it until we "win." Last time I checked, the majority of the American people do not agree with the war in Iraq and wanted to bring troops home. I think it's funny...I was just watching Palin give a speech in Michigan and that's all she could talk about. They need to address more of the issues that are effecting the economy.
In a way, it kind of worrries me. He said and I quote "I would rather lose an election, than lose a war." That statement says to me that he is for the war on Iraq and will continue it until we "win." Last time I checked, the majority of the American people do not agree with the war in Iraq and wanted to bring troops home. I think it's funny...I was just watching Palin give a speech in Michigan and that's all she could talk about. They need to address more of the issues that are effecting the economy.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Fired Up
I have so much to say about Governor Palin's acceptance speech last night. I was not impressed at all! If there were an award for reading off a teleprompter or making snide remarks about your opponents, she would get an A+...hands down! But that's not what the election is about. It's about the issues! For someone who nobody really knows about, she sure did spend a lot of time putting down his experience. How about talking about what YOU can bring to the table...what are YOUR plans for the next 4 years?
I've honestly lost respect for her...especially as a woman. I know that Michelle Obama isn't running for offfice, but she's the only woman who has been fair throughout this whole campaign. For the past 18 months, Michelle has spoken passionately about her husband, his background and how he would make the best candidate for president. I have yet to hear her say anything bad about McCain or Palin. She's always kept the focus on her husband and I admire her for sticking to the issue at hand and taking the high road. The media wants to say that she's "unpatriotic" and paint this picture of her as this militant black woman, but I feel that people could learn a lot from her. She's classy, well-educated, articulant...she's the bomb! And she speaks from the heart! That is something that inspires me and seeing the passion and belief that she has in her husband gives me hope and makes me believe too in change.
All Palin could do last night was talk about Obama, which basically took the spotlight off of herself and her lack of experience. I understand that she wanted to prove that she could hang with the big boys, but how about proving yourself through your IDEAS to improve the country. Because at the end of the day, it's not about Obama or McCain...it's about the people. People are without jobs, healthcare, houses, etc. People are down right struggling. What do YOU and your and running mate plan to do to turn this economy around? I bet she hasn't even thought about it...lol. Why? Because she was too busy working on those punch lines...lol. People are going to remember that rather than what she stands for as an American. So when we're having problems with other countries are you just going to put them down and talk about how it's their fault? Come on, Palin let's get to the issues and think of solutions!
Oh, and I have to comment about her belittling his work as a community organizer. Claiming that it's not "actual experience." This is a country for the people by the people. I applaud him for working in the community. For getting to know the people on a personal level. How many people in Washington have spent time in their communities outside of campaigning? Probably not that many. I'd rather have someone who has gone into the intercities and rural communities...who is about hearing the problems of the people first hand than someone who talks from heresy. I could go on and on, but I won't. Palin has definitely got me fired up!
I've honestly lost respect for her...especially as a woman. I know that Michelle Obama isn't running for offfice, but she's the only woman who has been fair throughout this whole campaign. For the past 18 months, Michelle has spoken passionately about her husband, his background and how he would make the best candidate for president. I have yet to hear her say anything bad about McCain or Palin. She's always kept the focus on her husband and I admire her for sticking to the issue at hand and taking the high road. The media wants to say that she's "unpatriotic" and paint this picture of her as this militant black woman, but I feel that people could learn a lot from her. She's classy, well-educated, articulant...she's the bomb! And she speaks from the heart! That is something that inspires me and seeing the passion and belief that she has in her husband gives me hope and makes me believe too in change.
All Palin could do last night was talk about Obama, which basically took the spotlight off of herself and her lack of experience. I understand that she wanted to prove that she could hang with the big boys, but how about proving yourself through your IDEAS to improve the country. Because at the end of the day, it's not about Obama or McCain...it's about the people. People are without jobs, healthcare, houses, etc. People are down right struggling. What do YOU and your and running mate plan to do to turn this economy around? I bet she hasn't even thought about it...lol. Why? Because she was too busy working on those punch lines...lol. People are going to remember that rather than what she stands for as an American. So when we're having problems with other countries are you just going to put them down and talk about how it's their fault? Come on, Palin let's get to the issues and think of solutions!
Oh, and I have to comment about her belittling his work as a community organizer. Claiming that it's not "actual experience." This is a country for the people by the people. I applaud him for working in the community. For getting to know the people on a personal level. How many people in Washington have spent time in their communities outside of campaigning? Probably not that many. I'd rather have someone who has gone into the intercities and rural communities...who is about hearing the problems of the people first hand than someone who talks from heresy. I could go on and on, but I won't. Palin has definitely got me fired up!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Inspired
With everything that's been happening on the political scene, I've been inspired to start a blog and chronicle my feelings about the 2008 elections. There's been so much talk about McCain's VP choice Sarah Palin...so much talk of media scrutiny that I couldn't just sit back and not say anything. The whole situation really frustrates me. It really irritates me how people are throwing the "sexism" card. As a woman, I don't feel like she's being treated any differently than a male candidate would. People are looking for the facts and it's the media's job to report them. For one, when she chose to accept his offer to be the VP nominee she should have known that her life was going to be under a magnifying glass. Hellloooo....Gov Pallin you're not in Alaska anymore...this is the entire US we're talking about here. Honestly, what did you expect? Especially since no one, not even in Washington had ever heard of you. You're running to be second in command of our country people have a right to know who they're voting for. Did you expect to hide behind the coattails of McCain? The American people are smarter than that.
I believe that the media can cross the lines at times. But I don't like how the Republicans are saying that the media is picking on Palin because she's a woman. It's her lack of experience that is causing the media scrutiny, especially when the Republicans were so vocal about expressing Obama's "lack of experience." I think that McCain & staff thought they could throw a woman into the mix to entice Hilary supporters, but it didn't exactly work to their advantage. If you're going to pick a woman as your running mate at least pick someone who has the experience your opponent lacks. They argue that Palin has more executive experience than Obama. Um, I don't think so. She went from PTA mom to city counsel to governor. Good stuff! But, I still don't think that's enough to lead a country. I will admit that experience isn't everything. Although, Obama hasn't been in Washington for decades like McCain, the one thing about him that I like is his passion for change. He's so geniune and you can tell that he really wants to see this country for the better. I haven't seen that in Palin. Maybe she'll express that tonight in her speech. (Either way, I'm still Obama all the way )
I believe that the media can cross the lines at times. But I don't like how the Republicans are saying that the media is picking on Palin because she's a woman. It's her lack of experience that is causing the media scrutiny, especially when the Republicans were so vocal about expressing Obama's "lack of experience." I think that McCain & staff thought they could throw a woman into the mix to entice Hilary supporters, but it didn't exactly work to their advantage. If you're going to pick a woman as your running mate at least pick someone who has the experience your opponent lacks. They argue that Palin has more executive experience than Obama. Um, I don't think so. She went from PTA mom to city counsel to governor. Good stuff! But, I still don't think that's enough to lead a country. I will admit that experience isn't everything. Although, Obama hasn't been in Washington for decades like McCain, the one thing about him that I like is his passion for change. He's so geniune and you can tell that he really wants to see this country for the better. I haven't seen that in Palin. Maybe she'll express that tonight in her speech. (Either way, I'm still Obama all the way )
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