On-the-spot: 'She's like a moose going after a cabbage'

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What is with all these democrat/leftists with their hands outwanting someone else to take care of them and give them something(from someone who earned it) Solve your own problems, work hard anddo the right thing and America provides the opportunties---look atSarah
brian, denver, usa
From a "good ole boy" from Texas to a "good olegal" from Alaska? Haven't we learned anything from the last 8years?
Dennis, Boston,
Looks like the socialists in the U.K don't like the Palin pick
That is another good reason to support her !!!
John, Bartlett, usa
Why do the democrats and Obama supporters love to trash America?The US takes in more "legal" immigrants every year thanany other country in the world-----and then all the illegalsstreaming here-----why??? Because its the greatest land on earthand provides opportunity for those who work for it!
bg, denver, usa
As a Brit I suspect I am not alone in being sickened at the way USpoliticians feel obliged to parade their families and their faithin front of the voters. Hopefully things will never be so bad overhere. Putting young kids up on stage and exposing them to the glareof media attention is shameful!
Kevin Miller, Tonbridge, Kent
The problem with going to Barack's hometown for comments is that itis apparently in Kenya and they don't really have a vote in thiselection.
JT, Thousand Oaks, USA
To all the dems out there Biden and Obamas speeches consisted ofmuch of the same attacks without substance. If your going tocriticize, criticize both parties cause they both did it. Heres myopinion its one thing to talk a good game, but its another todeliver based on Obamas record he cannot.
Damon, Atlanta, USA
Wow Gary - an Obama supporter complaining about lack of substancein a speech. Pots 'n' kettles, eh?
Tim, London, UK
What I see is .... "Mrs" Smith Goes to Washington. Justwhat this country needs, a fighter For The People.
Mike, Springfield, MA, USA
I am blown away at the hysterical rantings of those who have saidPalins speech was full of hate.
Its typical of the left to make ridiculous accusations aboutconservatives. Not one of them gave an example of what in herspeech was hateful.


Roy, Ridge, US
This registered libertarian, ready to vote for my party inNovember, has been swayed by the Conservative Alaskan who can takeon the Washington establishment. Obama and Biden are not get 'erdone types. Obama is am empty suit - his record is thinner than hisframe. Biden is part of the problem.
Doug, Tualatin, USA
Palin is our THATCHER!
Jane, Texas, USA
She is a creationist who tries to ban books that her faith does notbelieve in plus she supports pork barrel politics (diverted the $for 'the Bridge to Nowhere' to her own pet projects'). So a posterchild for the religous right which is precisely why McCain will nowlose this election.
Anthony, Dubai,
To Stephen, Portland Oregon, USA and others who clearly didn'tlisten to the speech last night:
Yes, Sarah Palin talked Clearly about policies and got to specificsabout energy independence, smaller government, reducing the taxburden on everyday Americans- Brilliant Sarah! Vote GOP!
LAM, charlotte, USA
Seems she'd be a really good shepherd, too, leading all thesesheep. Did those of you praising her speech listen for anysubstance whatsoever? There wasn't any to listen for. Attacks onObama, praise for her new boss, a little family story thown in tomake you feel good... maybe that's all you need.
Sean, Richmond, VA, USA
To the writer who suggested that you ask people from Obama's"home town" what we think of him. I wish he would ofattacked the corrupt government of the State of Illiniois and theCity of Chicago. Instead, he sat back made friends and startedrunning for president. Sarah was active about it.
Kelly, Chicago, US
I'm a long-time Hillary supporter and I really thought she could dothe best job as President. When she didn't win the nomination, Isent a donation in to Obama's campaign. After hearing Palin lastnight, I am blown away. Quite impressive, to the point that I'll bevoting for McCain/Palin.
Mark, Latrobe, PA, USA
The left is scared, and the few that say they aren't should be. Ms.Palin, having been a journalist, more than likely authored most ofher speech herself. It was too well delivered to just assume (asTrish from UK suggests) that it was a male-written script. If true,then she delivered perfectly!
bob, Honolulu, USA
Not a lot of CONTENT in that speech - just a lot of bashing. Whatare your solutions to MY problems, Sarah? John? How are you goingto fix the wreckage left by 8 years of your predecessor? Frankly, Iheard more CONTENT from your opponents - of which I am one.
Gary, Renton, USA
Palin is real American. These are the real American People whobuilt and have always sustained the country -- and they're takingback their government.

Quesney Davis, Detroit, Michigan
Palin's speech was divisive, confrontational and very aggressive.With 2 such people in the White House, America will be in more warsthan it is now.
S., Phoenix, AZ
That speech sent a shiver down my spine, she's another warmongering manic!

May God help us all if these people win!
Leah, London, UK
Sarah rocks and she tore down the Demo house last night. Even ifyou only feel about things of import you should be able tounderstand this, My VP is way hotter than Your VP. McCain/ Palin 08(Palin/McCain 12)
Rich Ellison, Stafford, VA, USA
Heather asks: Can she unite nations as well as her own?

Heather, here in the USA only Democrats believe we can appointsomeone God and elect him President. The rest of us are looking forprincipled, pro-American, non-socialist leaders of the human kind.That's Palin.

Sick'em, Sarah!
AnnJo, Edmonds, USA
Palin is definitely a threat to the liberals and feminists in theUS. She's not a liberal so she's the "wrong kind" ofwoman.
Sigmond, USA,
Fantastic speech! A true leader. I just wish she was on the top ofthe ticket instead of McCain. She has more executive experiencethan all the guys running and she's not from the elite class ofWashington insiders. I can relate to her and will help campaign forher.
Mike, Williamsburg, USA
As an Independant American, I am ashamed at Palin's divisive,Bush-like speech. Did she use the same speech writers? Mockingpublic service? Mocking those who want to make a difference. Shehas now lost my vote. Go Obama.
Melissa, Chicago, USA
I might be getting ahead of myself. IF McCain/Palin win inNovember, you might be looking at the first female president 2012(providing they do a bang up job). That absolutely has to betearing the liberals up. Minority firsts are supposed to come fromthe left, but they are coming from the right
Trey, fort worth, usa
Nothing like an aggressive and hate-filled speech to rally therepublican base.
Timmy, LA, USA
Hey Stephen,

I agree!! It's a good thing Obama doesn't give any scriptedspeaches or is ever vague about what he is going to do.
Doug, St. Louis, USA
The author does not know the meaning or purpose of field dressing.Field dressing is not butchering. It involves removal of theinternal organs and draining most of the blood. This betterpreserves the meat and also makes the animal lighter to transport.It's done in the field, not back at camp.
Ted, Jacksonville, USA
Sarah Palin's spoke as a fighter. If I where Obama I would becrying Mama...."Why did I not pick Hillary". It exposedhis weekness.. She laid it out on spoon for the America public tosay... I want pit bull with lipstick for VP.
Tim White, Kettle River, USA
This woman is a Republican candidate first and foremost - and her'plain speaking' last night was a well-rehearsed, male-writtenscript for her to perform. She is currently under Federalinvestigation for corruption. But hey she's a woman! With kids!Personally I think America can do better.
trish, brighton , UK
Palin is refreshingly similar to old Abe Lincoln. One must realizethat this is a chance for our country to get out of the long anddeep rut our politics have driven into during the previous decades.Think of the country, get over your petty decisiveness and getPalin in.
Lewis, Seattle, WA

Mrs Palin was superb and lived up to her outstanding record. Inever thought I would see a someone on a ticket of either party whohas a record of fighting corruption in their own party.
Thank you John McCain. Sarah is a wonderful present to the US.

Devin, Fair Haven, NJ
Running a similar story on the opposite end perhaps would includeinterviewing members of Barack Obama's childhood town to see whattheir reaction would be. Will they be holding up "Down withObama" signs? I doubt it. It will mark a very sad day inAmerican history if Palin-Mccain win the election.
Max, Canterbury, USA
God bless and protect Sarah Palin; viva Palin, and you Go girl!
tom, VA. , USA
Stephen of Portland, Oregon - When were any of the ideas coming outof Portland, Oregon anything resembling mainstream? 1860? I lovePortland. I love the falls, Nike, the Mac, microbrews, coffeeshops, but Portland, Ore is where San Franciscans retreat when theywant to sniff a little fresh air.
D, Los Angeles, USA
An amazing performance--reminded me of a cross between Reagan andThatcher's style of speech making. The Reagan conservatives andindependents have found a new voice and its Sarah Palin. Love thefact that she is so outside WDC and so down to earth--she candeliver on reform and that is what we need
Lee Kapoulos, Houston, USA
Powerful, messianic, effective speech? Yes, indeed. Alsodisturbingly vindictive, mocking, and utterly devoid of substance.The pit-bull act may galvanize a certain type of otherwiseapathetic voter, but it won't play in the long run. So much forreaching across party lines. Shame, shame, shame
Michaël, Cambridge, MA, USA
I'm speechless.

This last week has been a mix of emotions for those of us who couldcare less what Sarah Palin can do with a dead moose. The wholescene is hilarious/embarassing/infuriating all at the same time.
Jay, Anne Arundel County MD, USA
TO Peter, Centerville, MA, USA,

Do you think so Peter? With an 85% approval rating in her homestate? Me thinks you are scared as hell. You should be!


Mark Newman, Lutz, FL , USA
I was going to hold my nose and vote repub.
After learning more about McCain, AND NOW - Palin, ya got me. I'venot been this excited since Reagan. I'm even breakin' out thecheckbook for this pair.
WOOOO HOOOOO! Repub's got their mojo back last night!
Steve
Steven, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA
I love Sarah Palin. She is just what America needs, a real personwith home town values and commom sense.
GO SARAH!
Johnna Michelle Harron, Key West Florida, USA
I am all for her...Go McCain/Palin!!!!!
Lisa, Nashville, USA
Sarah Palin's job is not to unite the world; her job is to do thework of the American people. I have every confidence that she willmake an exceptional vice president.
Dan Carter, Kingwood, TX, USA
Two months ago I was not going to vote. I am a life longRepublican. Now I am "all in". Great job Ms. Palin. Youhave done us proud.
Jack, Lafayette, CA, USA
Minor correction needed: she was NOT mayor of Wasilla as of twoyears ago. Her term as mayor ended in 2002. Since 2002, she has runfor Lt. Gov., served on the Alaska Oil and Gas ConservationCommission, and is now Governor.
Theresa, Serty,
Coming from small town, rural America, Palin is like many of thewomen we know. I would be very comfortable having her as V.P. Evenmore so if she was sitting in the oval office. There is no nonsensecoming from people like this. We know how to work, play and raise afamily. God Bless Sarah
Michael, Sioux City,IA, USA
RE: "Agree Jane - now it just requires the woman speaking tojoin the modern age and they'll have it sorted!"

In other words, it's not the "right woman" until she's aliberal.

Simply priceless. . . .

Oh, she's speaking to the modern age . . . and a lot of us womenabsolutely love it.




Sarah , Santa Fe, NM
The more I learn about her the more worried I get. She is not themainstream. She isnt what America needs i dont see how she can givea written speach but what about foreign policy or is it war war warlike McCain. Did she mention any of her policies or any ideas otherthan attacking?
Stephen, Portland Oregon, USA
I can't wait until the VP debates, Biden loves to go off messageand is quite a wild card at times and we will see how Palin handlesconfrontation, from what I saw last night it should beentertaining.

the Obama McCain debates will be the same scripted, questions andanswers in advance
Petey, Topeka, US
I think the folks in Alaska are just glad to be rid of her for twomonths.
Peter, Centerville, MA, USA
Agree Jane - now it just requires the woman speaking to join themodern age and they'll have it sorted!
Richard, BArnsley, UK
I'm all for a woman's rights, but it's got to be the right womanwho could potentially be the next leader of one of the mostpowerful countries in the world.

Can she united nations, as well as her own? That is what she wouldhave to do if McCain keels over while in office. Palin worries me.Alot.
Heather, Dorchester,
She did really well last night.
She is what middle American conservatives, the real people who makethe country work, needed in this campaign.
Scott, Florida, US
I was on the fence about this election. Since the media picked ourcandidates, by not allowing other candidates to have theirsay...but after seeing Palin, hearing that she fought members ofher own Party...I'm on board!
Barbara, Ky, USA
Finally, America joins the modern age, allowing women to speakfreely.
I don't always agree with her, but good for her, good for women,good for us all.
jane, NYC, USA