EXCELLENT! *cue standing ovation* :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

Here’s an interesting take on Sarah Palin:

http://craftcabana.blogspot.com/2008/09/anne-kilkenny.html

I read that Time article earlier this morning and what I found interesting was that she inquired. INQUIRED about banning books ON BEHALF of the people. She must have received enough pressure from those people to pursue the inquiry, and she obviously received enough protest to discontinue pursuing it.

She never banned any books. She never burned any books.

I think that needs to be made much more clear. She inquired, and she did so on behalf of her voters.

Another card carrying Republican here! I thought Sarah’s speach was excellent. DH & I were both disappointed at the major networks waiting until she spoke to start airing the RNC…we had to watch most of it on PBS with some liberals commentating on each speach. :p :rolleyes:

I’m happy to finally start seeing more and more McCain signs around town. :clapping:

It was very impressive and I’m glad I will be looking at one candidate that easy on my eyes out of the 4 of them I’ll be watching these next few months :giggle: I loved the way she just swept her baby in her arms after her speech – man don’t we ladies want to look THAT POISED after a big moment! 2 minutes into her speech my thoughts were “Oh that’s why he picked her!” She’s very effective that’s for sure! Despite some borderline criticisms I might have, Sarah Palin made me proud I’m a woman for darn sure!

But I’d like to see her unrehearsed. All day yesterday news reports kept saying she was really rehearsing and studying her speech. I felt the speech was too scripted too rehearsed. I suspect she’d do just fine without so much coaching. But for now I’m just verrry eager to hear her speak unplugged so to speak. I hope there’s more to what she has to say than just looking like an attack dog. I liked the curling of the lips when she got excited lol :yahoo:

I think she is awesome! I am so glad you posted this along with her speech. The real deal. :clapping: She really is for the people and so is McCain. :clapping: :thumbsup:

AMEN, Sistah!!!

Amen.

I watched it. I stayed up past my bed time, I stayed awake, I laughed, I snirked, I ha-ha’d, and mostly agreed and admired her. But I must say – your little “speach” here is pretty excellent too! It certainly reflects my ideals!
Love you!
Mom

I am also a woman hunter, nature lover and steward, environmentalist and long time wildlife advocate and I may seem like a I share many things in common with Sarah Palin, however I share many more differences too long and detailed to monopolize your blog. I was disappointed especially that a woman, mother of five did not mention in one breath nor moment two vital issues for Americans, women and especially mothers. Health care and education. I know the speech was written by Bush writers and very little space to add her own input but there is no time to lose to get to the real issues even if it means one less jab or stretch of the truth that most politicans make given a golden opportunity. I have been an active volunteer since the age of SEVEN, with the wisdom and character my father instilled in an only child to give freely without expectations to those who have the least or most dire situations or circumstances. My father, a family physician had me volunteering at nursing homes by visiting his patients and eventually others that had no in city or in state relatives and actually others who seem to have become invisible by their own families. These first steps shaped me into the woman I am now and I have continued volunteering for numerous causes and beliefs for the past 30 years. I may not be a “public servant” but actually I think I am, just without the kudos and accolades. And the community service work I do along with numerous others I think is a very noble badge to wear.
I am glad people are truly getting inspired and active in this years campaigns and election but am rather disappointed so many people in general needed a wake up call or be stirred into action. I wish all the candidates, best wishes, good health and continued courage in championing why they should receive our votes and hope it’s an election won by positive hearts and minds, not spite, hate or ignorance.

Sasha, I applaud you and your father both for having such giving spirits. Your example is one to look up to and aspire to be like.

I do think it’s unfortunate that her speech didn’t cover important topics, but I don’t think she’s the person that would address those issues in the White House so for her to speak about something that wasn’t “her” topic may have been out of line (and saved for John’s speech, which I missed).

It’s my hope that this Country isn’t further split by party lines during this election, I think we all want the same thing – everyone just has different ideas of how best achieve those goals.

I only have one thing to say: “GO SARAH!” :yahoo:

Leanne for V.P. “-)

Well spoken, great insight and Ioved your views.

I really love your blog but…. While Sarah Palin may be for personal responsibility, which is a good thing, and *is* a woman, I don’t believe she is about women or women’s rights. I love the idea of the possibility of a woman at the head of the country, and Sarah Palin may be a loved governor, but I am not convinced she would be a good head of state. I’m not left wing or right wing, anti-republican or anti-democrat, I am an equalitarian.