Palin plans to resign as Alaska governor

Carie L.
Granite Falls, MN     07/05/2009 12:31 PM

Well, Bob - if I were running for, or held an elected office - and especially if I were putting myself out there as a VP (or potential presidential) candidate - I would expect that my personal life would be gone over with a fine-toothed comb, and all sorts of ridiculas stories would circulate. I would expect that there would be a country full of people with an opinion about my worthiness and ability to do the job. I would also expect that, as a political figure, the kind of opinions and press coverage I'm given would be the same as it is for my male counterparts... my skin would need to be just as thick... and I would not expect to have more "compassion and understanding" for my situation (whatever that may be) than my male counterparts. We sure don't sit around and debate how Obama must feel about the level of scrutiny, or how Tim P. must feel about it... so why is there debate about how Sarah Palin must feel about it? She doesn't get slack because she's a girl, Bob - she's a politician, and her gender should have no consideration. Honestly - should Palin achieve the growth she needs down the road, I may reconsider my opinion - but, as of today she isn't ready for the oval office. -- As it is, I prefer my "faceless, behind the tree" position... which is why I'm not running for office. ;)

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Bob K.
Hopkins, MN     07/05/2009 12:05 PM

Carie L., never said poor Sarah - just asked if the same thing happened to you, how would you react and feel about baseless attacks and frivolous accusations? You seem to ignore the supposition but go on to defend your "opinion". I just have to point out, in comparison, she was a Governor and you are just a faceless, behind the tree, poster from Granite Falls, MN with a "critical" opinion. :<)

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Carie L.
Granite Falls, MN     07/05/2009 11:27 AM

Ok, ok - upon further consideration, Larry - I will concede: Bush probably knew what he was talking about... it's the rest of us that had a problem decifering his "bushisms". ;)

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Carie L.
Granite Falls, MN     07/05/2009 10:22 AM

Larry - "Bush knew what he was talking about..." Hahahahahahaha!!!! I had NO idea how funny you are, Larry!

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Carie L.
Granite Falls, MN     07/05/2009 10:16 AM

Bob K - Now we're supposed to say "poor Sarah" because she's been "picked on" and a victim to the rumor mill?? What??? Calm down man - Mrs. Palin has a tougher skin than you give her credit for... even I realize that. Why is it that when a pretty woman appears to have been slighted, men will jump up to defend her honer...even if it's not actualy needed, or even if the spotlight she's in comes with her job? All I've said is that Palin is NOT ready to be President of this country... and, yes, I made a comment about her turkey pardoning fiasco. If the reason that it's ok for Palin to have quit her job is because she's been picked on too much, and she needs to curl up and lick her wounds for a while... then, sorry, but that only reaffirms my opinion. Part of politics is taking the heat that comes with the job - you expect that the men who hold office can handle it... why not Sarah Palin? I don't think she is unprepared for the office of President because her personal life is complicated - I think she is unprepared because she lacks experience. No amount of "cutting her some slack" will provide her the experience she needs to hold the office of President. And guess what, Bob? I get to have that opinion... and, that opinion does not "pick" on your precious Sarah. Take a breath, man.

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Mike B.
Spicer, MN     07/05/2009 7:23 AM

Someone older folks remember, Jimmy Dean, once said "no one ever went further on less talent than me". Sarah is nipping at your heels Jimmy.

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joe r.
Willmar, MN     07/04/2009 11:58 PM

Harold your obsession with Obama is at historic levels. I have never met someone with so much hatred and contempt for a president as you have. Your reasons are all misguided political hog wash and more then half of what you are spewing is false and misleading, which was what the whole Republican campaign was about and you know it. The Republicans were hoping to used the pregnancy of Palins daughter to draw the Democrats into the arena, hoping it would muster even more support for the Republicans. Harold, it back fired, and Obama steered clear of this form of low level tactics. Also Harold my mail box was full of Republican propaganda that stated our guns would be taken, we would lose our freedom, and Obama would promote socialism. The internet was even worst with statements and pictures that were unAmerican and full of lies, yet you and others ran with it. Harold your disgraceful, and misleading attacks on Obama have showed me and many others that everything you and those on the far right predicted, never came about, and you are acting more like a dictators aid who promotes falsehoods to drive home your parties point. Larry there is no comparison when we talk of speeches by a president. Obama has it, Bush didn't, but he did drive home is point in a different manner. Larry when will you stop listening to Rush, and use your own though process, which includes throwing away your walking cane, and getting rid of the Republican seeing eye dog, you might wake up to some real realities, and not falsehoods.

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David B.
Anchorage, AK     07/04/2009 11:37 PM

Personally I like Palin, she's a good governor. I believe she is posturing for a US Senate bid against Linda Murkowski. Six years or more in the Senate will give Sarah the national exposure to politics she needs for a run for the Presidency down the line. Go Sarah.

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Michelle H.
Willmar, MN     07/04/2009 10:11 PM

The reality is that when people are in positions of power, as Sarah Palin and George W. Bush have been, they are required to make decisions that will not make everyone happy. Let's wait for our judgement of anyone until our current President is faced with a decision that requires immediate decision-making, not scripted or teleprompted.

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Bob K.
Hopkins, MN     07/04/2009 9:47 PM

OK, Carie L.and others , let us do to you the same smears the people have done to Governor Palin. Lets start by creating the rumor you have been siphoning funds from the company you work for. Lets start the rumor your wife/husband has been running around with other men/women. Next we will go after your children(if you have any) of their alleged baseball game 7th inning stretch promiscuity - especially your 12 year old daugther. Next your son has impregnated a 14 year old. Next you will need to employ a lawyer who will be in court to answer all charges( be sure to be able to cover about $100,000 to $200,000 grand for starters). You will be answering all kinds of phone calls from friends( that is if you have any left when the rumors get circulating good) plus you will be required to provide all opportunities requiring time off to be making depositions. Don't you think you would be sick of the false accusations and rumors and you have to defend your innocence of both yourself and your family? If the practice is to demonize anyone who in your mind is not in agreement with you, will only reflect to the lack of scruples, principles and morals you have. Join Steve P, in his comparison of his grandmother who has Alzheimers, people like that deserve each other. Sorry about the rant but I get sick of this backbiting and demonizing - remember she is a Governor until the 26th and most people here are anonymous posters who will never feel any repercussion and hide behind the tree. Not one person has found reason or fault for any of her policies - the standard answer is "she's ignorant" shows the poster's ignorance is only greater.

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