Palin going to 'Debate Camp' at one of McCain's 8 houses

[chess9]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: chess9

Originally posted by: loki8481

a very average intellect (notice we haven't seen her college test scores or grades?)

in fairness, I don't think we've seen Obama's either, and I wouldn't call him an intellectual light-weight.

Yes, but we see his intelligence on display every day. Plus, he was a Harvard Law School graduate, Law Review, and a Constitutional Law Professor at the University of Chicago (a top law school). Palin squeeked through her fifth college, and has underwhelmed us at every opportunity. Big difference, IMHO.

-Robert

She's so inadequate that if she doesn't make a complete fool out of herself in the debates it will be a victory or sorts for her and McCain.

Yes, and she's already got a win under her belt. What is it? She hasn't broken down into a puddle of tears and screaming...yet. She has good emotional control, which IS admirable. However, I suspect it's because she doesn't recognize DANGER. Like a five year old with a coat hanger playing with the electrical outlet.

-Robert

 

[Dari]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: Corbett
I even heard they were planning a 1 week European/Middle East trip which they will use to claim she has all the foreign policy experience she needs.

Where'd you hear this, in Church? Are you sure you deciphered what they were saying correctly, speaking in tongues is a tricky way of communicating.

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

 

[Stuxnet]

Originally posted by: JohnnyGage
Nothing is going to happen Vic. I'm no nutcase, just can't remember dixiecrats who rioted before I was born(late 60's). If the only example you have from your paranoid post is from 1965--then you have made the argument for me. Because there is none. I totally agree that if there was election tampering it should brought out into the open and those involved should be held accountable--but there is none, zero, zip, nada. Yes I know all about the Diebold controversy and there is still no proof. And finally no you have never said that it was racist not to vote for Obama--I promise to be clearer next time.

I love it when Democrats scream about election tampering. Hypocrites.

 

[Stuxnet]

Originally posted by: loki8481

Originally posted by: jpeyton
The problem that Palin faces on Thursday is something that we have all encountered at some point in our lives.

During some point in your academic career, there was probably a presentation, report, test, etc., that you didn't properly study for and tried to cram through the material during the last week/day/evening, etc.

They'll fill her head with information. She'll absorb the talking points. But the second the moderator goes off topic, or Biden leads the conversation off topic with a rebuttal, she's toast. Plain and simple. We saw this happen with Gibson. We saw this happen with Couric. We'll see it on live TV Thursday night.

And unlike Obama, Biden has some teeth. He's known to shoot his mouth off (for better or worse), and there are going to be some choice sound bites when he corners her on things like earmark spending, national security, her ethics investigation, etc.

we'll see.

actually really looking forward to it, it's Palin's sink or swim moment.

Agreed. Honestly, I don't see her faring too well, here's to hoping :beer:

 

[Stuxnet]

Originally posted by: JohnnyGage

Originally posted by: Craig234

Originally posted by: JohnnyGage

Originally posted by: Vic

Originally posted by: Dari

Originally posted by: quest55720
Not really an issue the debate is meaningless since the election is over. Time to start talking about what a Pelosi lead country will be like.

This election is far from over. We'll see it through to the bitter end.

The last desperate tactic from the Republicans will be to try to stop the vote from getting out. First, they'll play this 'stay home the election is already over' bit as much as they can. Then I expect to see violence from them on election day AS USUAL, especially in the South. Expect small town sheriffs to be blocking doors at minority-dominated precincts as just the least of their election day douchebaggery. I suggest as many people as possible vote by mail.

No, the general douchebaggery comes from leftists who don't get their way--i.e. 'stolen election', 'swiftboating', and now 'racism' because you didn't or won't vote for Obama. Now give us some examples of the AS USUAL violence from republicans.

Ignorant liars make baseless attacks on the facts reported by real patriots, without any substance to back up their attacks.

You don't know jack about the election being stolen in 2000, you are simply a right-wing cult member who attacks the claim out of blind ideology.

And let me guess--you're independent?

Craig is a clown and a hack - forget it, man. He's one of those people who thinks it's the Republicans' job to be objective enough for everyone.

Here you go, Craig, from another thread:

Originally posted by: jbourne77

Originally posted by: Rainsford

Originally posted by: Mani
Obama is a class act. Only republicans would turn that around into a sign of weakness.

That's exactly the point though, that's what Republicans DO. While they might be fine people in real life, when it comes to campaigning, Republicans are simply off the charts assholes...and Democrats aren't. NOTHING is too low, too cheesy or too mean-spirited to make it into a Republican attack.

Honestly, I'm not sure how Democrats are ever going to counter this fundamental campaigning difference.

:roll:

For a party that had a surprising number of DEAD PEOPLE voting for it the last couple elections, I think it's pretty absurd to use such a broad, sweeping brush like that. Whether it's going to the homeless and trading cigarettes for votes, or going straight to slashing the tires of GOP buses, I would refrain from isolating Republicans as the only party that partakes in ethically questionable tactics. They're all dirty assholes, and if you can't admit that, you're either delusional or you're part of the problem. If you ask me, your line of thinking is "what Democrats DO." They fail at acknowledging their own party's flaws, and instead paint themselves as saints. Give me a break.

Here's a litany of links, because I'm sure your knee-jerk reaction will be to scream "FOX NEWS! FOX NEWS!!!!!!!111111":

Cigarettes for votes
Cigarettes for votes
Democrats slash GOP tires
Democrats slash GOP tires
Democrats slash GOP tires
Democrats slash GOP tires
Democrats find 4500 votes more than registered voters

Are Republicans guilty of similar tactics? You can bet your ass they are. The difference between you and me? I know it.

 

[zoiks]

I expect that most people who watch American Idol (in the beginning) to take in the train wrecks and the idiot singers falter will tune in to the debate on Friday. I for one will be included .

 

[alchemize]

Originally posted by: Vic

Originally posted by: Dari

Originally posted by: quest55720
Not really an issue the debate is meaningless since the election is over. Time to start talking about what a Pelosi lead country will be like.

This election is far from over. We'll see it through to the bitter end.

The last desperate tactic from the Republicans will be to try to stop the vote from getting out. First, they'll play this 'stay home the election is already over' bit as much as they can. Then I expect to see violence from them on election day AS USUAL, especially in the South. Expect small town sheriffs to be blocking doors at minority-dominated precincts as just the least of their election day douchebaggery. I suggest as many people as possible vote by mail.

Good lord you've become a complete hack. Where do you get this nonsense from?

 

[Robor]

Originally posted by: Corbett

Originally posted by: Dari
She will be allowed out of 'Debate camp' to wave and be seen at one of his rallies. No word yet on whether brain surgeons will be at the 'camp'.

Rumor has it the McCain is pulling out all the stops in prepping her for the debate, including bringing in the same people who prepped Obama for his recent debate. Turns out, these guys are using their credentials of turning a man who has no foreign policy or economic experience as a way to market to Palin.

I even heard they were planning a 1 week European/Middle East trip which they will use to claim she has all the foreign policy experience she needs.

I'd like to see the kind of reception McCain/Palin would receive. I'm guessing the cheering crowds would be replaced with protests. :laugh:

 

[Corbett]

Originally posted by: Dari

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: Corbett
I even heard they were planning a 1 week European/Middle East trip which they will use to claim she has all the foreign policy experience she needs.

Where'd you hear this, in Church? Are you sure you deciphered what they were saying correctly, speaking in tongues is a tricky way of communicating.

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

No, at Church this past Sunday by pastor was too busy saying things like "God Damn America" and "The CIA created AIDS and inflicted it on black people". I even considered him a mentor and close personal friend until I thought it would be a political hinderance, then I threw him under the buss like all my other friends.

 

[Lemon law]

This thread has neglected one fact, namely that the McCain camp insisted on and got a VP debate format where neither candidate will directly confront each other.

This will hide some of Palin's weakness and also change the Biden game plan. But I will have the hope that since the Obama side agreed, they have something up their sleeve.

But even before Biden was selected as Obama's VP, I had worried that Biden might get too sarcastic and condescending, and maybe get Palin a sympathy backlash.

However the debate format will mute those type attacks and thus benefit Biden. Making the debate more cerebral, and the Biden strategy may be to encourage Palin to talk herself
into a dead end corner or to encourage her to jump off the nearest slippery slope. It is more likely to be a chess game, where Biden may play various gambits, hoping the Palin inexperience
and inability to think many moves ahead may be exploitable. Its not the guppy's fault if the barracuda's lunge ran right into the rocks of the reef.