I have a new fascination. And her name is Governor Sarah Palin from Alaska. Like many, I never heard of her until she was added to the ticket as John McCain's presidential running mate. Until she appeared...I had become frustrated with this entire presidential campaign. I was pretty sure I would not vote for either candidate. I'd rather sit this one out than try to decide between a man with lofty words but no substance and a man with substance that I didn't always agree with. But now, with Sarah Palin by John McCain's side, I have a renewed excitement for this election. FINALLY! Someone with hardcore, conservative views like my own. Someone who has not been tarnished by Washington rhetoric. But who has actually accomplished something worthwhile in her short time in office. I missed her speech last night, since my evenings are filled with football practice, homework, dinner and bedtime. But I caught the bulk of it today online. And boy, was I blown away! I got goosebumps several times throughout her speech. Tonight McCain speaks. I'll probably have to catch this online tomorrow, as well as Juliani's speech that I also missed. Then, in order to have a well balanced viewpoint, I will try to catch up on some of the democratic speeches. I've heard bits and pieces along with commentaries on the radio, but I want to hear them straight through for myself. I'm back in the game, so to speak, with renewed excitement about this election. And, I admit, I'm fascinated with this lady called Gov. Sarah Palin. I've even spent an hour or so, looking up family photos and past news stories online, just to feed my sudden interest in this spitfire woman!
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Thursday, September 4, 2008
A New Fascination
I have a new fascination. And her name is Governor Sarah Palin from Alaska. Like many, I never heard of her until she was added to the ticket as John McCain's presidential running mate. Until she appeared...I had become frustrated with this entire presidential campaign. I was pretty sure I would not vote for either candidate. I'd rather sit this one out than try to decide between a man with lofty words but no substance and a man with substance that I didn't always agree with. But now, with Sarah Palin by John McCain's side, I have a renewed excitement for this election. FINALLY! Someone with hardcore, conservative views like my own. Someone who has not been tarnished by Washington rhetoric. But who has actually accomplished something worthwhile in her short time in office. I missed her speech last night, since my evenings are filled with football practice, homework, dinner and bedtime. But I caught the bulk of it today online. And boy, was I blown away! I got goosebumps several times throughout her speech. Tonight McCain speaks. I'll probably have to catch this online tomorrow, as well as Juliani's speech that I also missed. Then, in order to have a well balanced viewpoint, I will try to catch up on some of the democratic speeches. I've heard bits and pieces along with commentaries on the radio, but I want to hear them straight through for myself. I'm back in the game, so to speak, with renewed excitement about this election. And, I admit, I'm fascinated with this lady called Gov. Sarah Palin. I've even spent an hour or so, looking up family photos and past news stories online, just to feed my sudden interest in this spitfire woman!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Catching Up Part 4
OK, so with all the busyness this week, and after hearing all sorts of negative and positive feedback, I have finally found the time to sit and watch the 2 hour interview with Sen. Barrack Obama and Sen. John McCain, hosted by Rick Warren @ his Saddleback church.
I've heard so many different opinions from friends and family. Especially the opinion that Barrack wasn't nearly as commanding and concise with his answers as McCain had been. So, that was my expectation as I sat down to view this event. But, I have to say, after watching the entire program, I don't feel Barrack made a complete fool of himself, as some suggested.
I DO think he skirted the issues an awful lot. And he didn't give very direct answers. I did like the decisiveness I heard from McCain. And his years of experience definitely stood out above his opponents.'
I think it was a very good forum, a very productive time of discussing very tough issues, and I'm very glad I sat and watched it. That's about all I'm gonna say, cuz I'm tired and have lot's to do for the first week of school. So, that's it. xoxo
I've heard so many different opinions from friends and family. Especially the opinion that Barrack wasn't nearly as commanding and concise with his answers as McCain had been. So, that was my expectation as I sat down to view this event. But, I have to say, after watching the entire program, I don't feel Barrack made a complete fool of himself, as some suggested.
I DO think he skirted the issues an awful lot. And he didn't give very direct answers. I did like the decisiveness I heard from McCain. And his years of experience definitely stood out above his opponents.'
I think it was a very good forum, a very productive time of discussing very tough issues, and I'm very glad I sat and watched it. That's about all I'm gonna say, cuz I'm tired and have lot's to do for the first week of school. So, that's it. xoxo
