And on and on it goes

[Jill]

Are you all really hearing a lot of people critical of if a woman can do the job? I've not, but not doubting anyone -- just interested to know more. I've talked to a lot of people, most of them quite a bit older than myself, and the ones I've talked to are enthusiastic about Palin and no one has mentioned anything negative about her being a woman.

 

[ozymandias]

Are you all really hearing a lot of people critical of if a woman can do the job? I've not, but not doubting anyone -- just interested to know more. I've talked to a lot of people, most of them quite a bit older than myself, and the ones I've talked to are enthusiastic about Palin and no one has mentioned anything negative about her being a woman.

I haven't heard anything negative about her gender being an issue - which IMO is just as well because there's no reason why a woman couldn't handle anything a man can (no jokes guys LOL) It's actually the opposite - I've heard people wanting to vote JUST because she's a woman - to me that's as bad

I personally don't care about her gender at all. There are more important issues. I do like how she's cleaned things up and wants to do that in Washington, reduce taxes etc. I'm very concerned about the abortion issue and about her wanting creationism to be taught in schools. Religion must be kept out of our schools.

 

[Chico]

I think having a qualified woman running for president or vice president would be awesome. Hillary Clinton was ready to run for either of these jobs. Didn't personally perfer her but she could of done a good job. Sara Palin is not qualified in my opinion. McCain is old and there is a very good chance something could happen to him. Palin is not ready for the job as president. I have no preferance on sex, age or color. I want the best person for the job. In my opinion this is Barack Obama. I've done lots of research and this is what I firmly believe.

chico

We should always base our opinions based on the intregity of a persons soul and heart, not the package of their body.

 

[minimule]

"I'm very concerned about the abortion issue and about her wanting creationism to be taught in schools. Religion must be kept out of our schools."

Actually, Sean Hannity asked her about this during his interview with her. She said that her father was a scientist and (if I remember correctly) her mother was a teacher. She believes that both theories should be taught as an educational view, not so much a religious review. She said she was all for learning about all different views.

Personally, if it's OK to teach evolution I think they should teach Creation too. Not teaching both is biased. If they don't teach both they shouldn't teach either. Like some of you have been screaming, it's a very diverse world out there. You take offense if I want to learn about Creation.....well there are just as many of us that take offense to you wanting to learn Evolution.

 

[Sonya]

McCain is old and there is a very good chance something could happen to him

yes, possible...and on the flip side...
Something could very easily happen to Obama as well...I don't want to say the word, as I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about....many Americans believe in this election you are actually voting for the VP...that whomever gets in as President will not be around very long, be it from old age or other means...so if we are solely looking at the VP as being in charge....Biden has even less to offer than Obama, he is a twit!

 

[ozymandias]

" You take offense if I want to learn about Creation.....

Not me, I never take offence at anything. I have a son in a private CHristian school where creationism is taught and evolution is not. You want to teach religious views do it at home, church or in a private school. I don't want a relgious view (which is what creationism is...a "creator" created everything in one week some 8,000 years ago and everything was created in the form you see it today) taught in schools because not everyone in America is of the same faith and American was founded on the freedom to practice one's own religion. If you want to be forced to practice a state religion go to a muslim country and try being a christian (or any other religion) in school. My son is a christian so he's provided with a school (church whatever) that teaches his faith without imposing that faith on others.

 

[tagalong]

It looks like the GOP wants to keep Palin to a carefully structured script - and not let her simply talk and debate....

Debate format changed for Palin

The Obama and McCain campaigns have agreed to an unusual free-flowing format for the three televised presidential debates, which begin on Friday, but the McCain camp fought for and won a much more structured approach for the questioning at the vice-presidential debate, advisers to both campaigns said Saturday.
At the insistence of the McCain campaign, the Oct. 2 debate between the Republican nominee for vice president, Gov. Sarah Palin, and her Democratic rival, Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr., will have shorter question-and-answer segments than those for the presidential nominees, the advisers said. There will also be much less opportunity for free-wheeling, direct exchanges between the running mates.

McCain advisers said they had been concerned that a loose format could leave Ms. Palin, a relatively inexperienced debater, at a disadvantage and largely on the defensive.

The wrangling was chiefly between the McCain-Palin camp and the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates, which is sponsoring the forums.

Commission members wanted a relaxed format that included time for unpredictable questioning and challenges between the vice-presidential candidates. Last week, it rejected a proposal from advisers to Ms. Palin and Senator John McCain of Arizona, the Republican presidential nominee, for few if any unfettered exchanges. Advisers to Mr. Biden say they were comfortable with either format.

So basically, they just want her to recite what they tell her to say - do they not feel she is capable? Do they want to craft a carefully prepared image of her?

They need to let her think on her feet - and not hold her hand and cut up her meat for her, too.