tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858636945560489201.post5861926885449698129..comments2023-08-25T01:33:58.872-07:00Comments on .........Living Imperfectly: OMGquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06954222271507913856noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858636945560489201.post-32420368047714150132008-10-05T21:01:00.000-07:002008-10-05T21:01:00.000-07:00Last word on this, I promise, but I'm an optimist ...Last word on this, I promise, but I'm an optimist too -- optimmistic the Republicans will occupy the White House again and be the majority party in Congress. I do look forward to comparing notes someday.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978016568840318921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858636945560489201.post-63962312484988155592008-10-05T20:52:00.000-07:002008-10-05T20:52:00.000-07:00I hope you're wrong about the future, Bob. No mat...I hope you're wrong about the future, Bob. No matter which party wins, I'm an optimist. Things haven't been this rotten in the US for a long, long time. I really believe that things will get better.<BR/><BR/>I do disagree on the future of Sarah Palin. This is not about her being a woman. This is not about the media. This is about a woman with as much moral fiber as Dick Cheney.<BR/><BR/>When they lose in November, she will go back to Alaska and suffer the consequences of the ethics exam, whatever they are. The state of Alaska is going to be over Sarah Palin. Although she'll write the book and have a solid future in lobbying, or somesuch, her political future looks like Dan Quayle's to me. <BR/><BR/>The two of us will probably compare notes and laugh about this some years in the future. <BR/><BR/>Qquidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06954222271507913856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858636945560489201.post-45133862147181363412008-10-05T13:59:00.000-07:002008-10-05T13:59:00.000-07:00Although I love reading your blog, appreciate your...Although I love reading your blog, appreciate your blogger friendship and know with assurance that, were you running for vice president you would speak with perfect eloquence, I disagree with virtually every word you have written here. We have a system in the United States where we elect PEOPLE to represent us and serve in government. Some of those people come from aristocratic backgrounds; some of them come from simpler backgrounds. One of the wonderful things about this country is that each of these types of people can grow up and run for any office he/she wishes.<BR/><BR/>The Democrats and their allies in the media absolutely cannot stand it that John McCain had the gall to pick a woman, and a self-made woman at that, to be his running mate. Damnit, if you're going to pick up a woman, it's supposed to be a pro-choice feminist. The nerve of him to pick a woman who comes from (gasp!) Alaska, is a mother of five, seems to have a good marriage and has espoused conservative principles.<BR/><BR/>But don't worry, Quid, it's over. The media have been largely succesful in painting Sarah Palin the way they want us to see her, just as they have fawned over Obama since he came out of the gate. Obama and Biden will cruise to an easy victory (and BTW, I thought Biden was incredibly courteous, kind and thoughtul in their debate, which I thought was very civil until NBC told me what I really saw). They'll tell us they really intended to advance their causes of universal health care, job creation, etc. but doggone it (if I may steal a SP line), we have to rescue the finanical industry and there is only so much money to go around.<BR/><BR/>McCain will continue his distinguished Senate career. Sarah Palin will return to Alaska and continue to govern capably and raise her family, and be one of the most popular of our nation's governors. <BR/><BR/>And in 8 - 12 years when we have been taxed to death and are again tired of the way things are going, another Republican will be elected to our nation's highest office. And the cycle will continue.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978016568840318921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858636945560489201.post-65136027695574176022008-10-04T11:30:00.000-07:002008-10-04T11:30:00.000-07:00In a lot of ways, I agree with Pam. I'm as drunk ...In a lot of ways, I agree with Pam. I'm as drunk on this political mishmash as I am on football at the end of BCS week.<BR/><BR/>Then I get the hangover.<BR/><BR/>The reality is, I chose a side and I'm living the political battle a little vicariously.<BR/><BR/>But I do think that the endlessness of it all, the money that's been spent, and the very real assertion that whoever inherits the office of the Prez will have a 4 year battle that maybe no one can win... sigh.<BR/><BR/>quidquidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06954222271507913856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858636945560489201.post-52292641277333063632008-10-04T07:17:00.000-07:002008-10-04T07:17:00.000-07:00While I did watch the debate and didn't find it as...While I did watch the debate and didn't find it as shocking or objectionable as you, I'm, quite frankly, sick of all things political.<BR/><BR/>Early voting will soon begin here and I will be voting for a 3rd party candidate. <BR/><BR/>Not that it makes any difference here in Texas.<BR/><BR/>I could go the rest of my life without ever hearing the names McCain, Palin, Obama or Biden again.<BR/><BR/>I can't tell you how many people I know personally who have just been turned off by this endless election cycle.<BR/><BR/>Obama will probably win and if he can turn this economy around in 4 years that's great. <BR/><BR/>Those who are counting on all the campaign promises by him or any of the candidates are in for a rude awakening in light of the current economical meltdown.<BR/><BR/>I just hope he can work across the aisle, whoever the 'he' is. One Party alone can't deal with all the problems we are facing.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133743056974995270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858636945560489201.post-44744593243716970762008-10-03T23:08:00.000-07:002008-10-03T23:08:00.000-07:00Quid,Oh my God! Which was what I thought too.And I...Quid,<BR/><BR/>Oh my God! Which was what I thought too.<BR/><BR/>And I have appreciated and will continue to appreciate your heartfelt, intelligent and knowledgeable political posts here (and at PS).<BR/><BR/>RavenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858636945560489201.post-1309750292632015412008-10-03T20:39:00.000-07:002008-10-03T20:39:00.000-07:00Oh my freaking God ... but first I'd like to give ...Oh my freaking God ... but first I'd like to give a shout out to Warren for making my life extra wonderful ... and he gets extra credit if he reads this. (Wink!)<BR/><BR/>Oh, there are more blindfolds that need to come off, many more. But for those who are still wearing them ... where do I sign up to be praised for not screwing up big time at my job? If that's what it takes, I should have my salary tripled! <BR/><BR/>You're not the only one to use the name Hitler. I heard it the same way you did. I said it after her convention speech. <BR/><BR/>Great video! One of my favorite scenes too!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682276702374490664noreply@blogger.com