She is F'ing crazy

[elsid13]

Palin leaves open option of war with Russia 1 hour, 32 minutes ago
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080911/...alin_interview


Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin left open the option Thursday of waging war with Russia if it were to invade neighboring Georgia and the former Soviet republic were a NATO ally. "We will not repeat a Cold War," Palin said in her first television interview since becoming Republican John McCain's vice presidential running mate two weeks ago.

Palin told Charles Gibson of ABC News that she'd favor including Georgia and Ukraine, both former Soviet republics, in NATO despite opposition by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Asked whether the United States would have to go to war with Russia if it invaded Georgia, and the country was part of NATO, Palin said: "Perhaps so."

"I mean, that is the agreement when you are a NATO ally, is if another country is attacked, you're going to be expected to be called upon and help," she said.

Pressed on the question, Palin responded: "What I think is that smaller democratic countries that are invaded by a larger power is something for us to be vigilant against ... We have got to show the support, in this case, for Georgia. The support that we can show is economic sanctions perhaps against Russia, if this is what it leads to."

She added: "It doesn't have to lead to war and it doesn't have to lead, as I said, to a Cold War, but economic sanctions, diplomatic pressure, again, counting on our allies to help us do that in this mission of keeping our eye on Russia and Putin and some of his desire to control and to control much more than smaller democratic countries."

Palin spoke the same day Putin insisted that Russia has no intention of encroaching on the sovereignty of Georgia, following a brief war that left Russian troops in firm control of two breakaway regions. Putin also aggressively defended the decision to send troops to Georgia, saying Russia had to act after Georgia attacked South Ossetia last month.

On other matters, Palin said she "didn't hesitate" when McCain asked her to be his running mate, a surprise selection that shook up the presidential race.

"I answered him 'yes' because I have the confidence in that readiness and knowing that you can't blink, you have to be wired in a way of being so committed to the mission, the mission that we're on, reform of this country and victory in the war, you can't blink. So I didn't blink then even when asked to run as his running mate," said the 44-year-old Palin, who has been in office less than two years.

Questioned about whether she felt ready to step in as vice president or perhaps even president if something happened to the 72-year-old McCain, Palin said: "I do, Charlie, and on January 20, when John McCain and I are sworn in, if we are so privileged to be elected to serve this country, we'll be ready. I'm ready."

Gibson also read Palin a comment she made in her former church — "Our national leaders are sending U.S. soldiers on a task that is from God" — and asked whether she thought the United States was fighting a holy war.

Palin said she was recalling Abraham Lincoln's words when she made the comment and said: "I would never presume to know God's will or to speak God's words."

She said she didn't know if her son Track who is headed to Iraq was on a mission from God.

"What I know is that my son has made a decision. I am so proud of his independent and strong decision he has made, what he decided to do and serving for the right reasons and serving something greater than himself and not choosing a real easy path where he could be more comfortable and certainly safer," Palin said.

[Dudeskey]

So in other words McCain's running mate is a brunette Anne Coulter...™

[Spider]

Not to get political here , but Palin is right , wrong reasons but right Idea , We should enforce the Monroe doctrine , that comes first . we can get Europe to hit Russia economically , but we have to dig in on the Monroe doctrine......

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

Originally Posted by Dudeskey

So in other words McCain's running mate is a brunette Anne Coulter...™

That's what I was just saying on another thread the other day: I don't understand why McSame didn't just pick Ann Slanders - she's already a known quantity - and doesn't Johnny prefer the blondes?

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

Originally Posted by elsid13

She is F'ing crazy

Watching the GOP try to control the sorcerer's apprentice for the next eight weeks is going to be entertaining.

[elsid13]

Originally Posted by Spider

Not to get political here , but Palin is right , wrong reasons but right Idea , We should enforce the Monroe doctrine , that comes first . we can get Europe to hit Russia economically , but we have to dig in on the Monroe doctrine......

Spider, I don't disagree that Russia current ambitions need to be checked. I agree with her that little emerging democracy need our help. Democracy don't really fight each.

But from a strategic stand point you don't make a comment of troops unless you are willing to us them. Right now, we are not able to effective commit troops to support Georgia with a major reposition of troops and logistic capabilities. When you move you move with force and power that ensure maximum violence to your opponent.

[Rigs11]

Palin considers war with Russia, and Mccane wants to send the peace corps Dick Cheney part deux?

Sen. John McCain, speaking Thursday night at a Time-sponsored forum on national service, said sending members of the Peace Corps to "countries that don't like us" is the best way to raise our esteem in the world. "The best thing we can do is expose the people in these countries to things we value, the things we stand for, the things we believe in," he said.

[frerottenextelway]

HOLY CRAP

Charlie: Do you agree with the Bush Doctrine?

Palin: In what respect, Charlie?

Charlie: What do you interpret it to be?

Palin: His worldview.

Charlie: No, No, the Bush Doctrine. He enunciated it in September 2002, before the Iraq War.

Palin: I believe that what President Bush has attempted to do is to rid this world of Islamic extremism, terrorists who are hellbent on destroying our nation. There have been blunders along the way, though. There have been mistakes made. And with new leadership--and that's the beauty of American elections and democracy--with new leadership comes the opportunity to do things better.

Charlie: The Bush Doctrine, as I understand it, is that we have the right of anticipatory defense. We have the right to preemptively strike any other country that we believe is going to attack us.

[Spider]

Originally Posted by elsid13

Spider, I don't disagree that Russia current ambitions need to be checked. I agree with her that little emerging democracy need our help. Democracy don't really fight each.

But from a strategic stand point you don't make a comment of troops unless you are willing to us them. Right now, we are not able to effective commit troops to support Georgia with a major reposition of troops and logistic capabilities. When you move you move with force and power that ensure maximum violence to your opponent.

I know , it is a huge problem , Our national defense is really Compromised.....Russia knows this , as does everyone else .........but if things get out of hand .........Draft

[Dudeskey]

Plays right into the hands of Obama's "McCain = more of the same" theme...™













****in' awesome

[frerottenextelway]

Video Of HOLY CRAP Moment

[elsid13]

Originally Posted by Spider

I know , it is a huge problem , Our national defense is really Compromised.....Russia knows this , as does everyone else .........but if things get out of hand .........Draft

Our national defense really isn't "compromised". It just of sort logistic problem. Right now all our land gear and equipment is deployed in wrong part of the world. We have to reposition that stuff and rebuild a new logistic tail to support conflict in that area of the world. We just have to haul stuff to different part of the world and that takes time.

I don't think people realize how deadly our military is compared to the rest of the world, even after conflicts for the last 7 plus years. Both the Navy and Air Force aren't really stretched as thin as folks think.

[TheDave]

Originally Posted by frerottenextelway

Video Of HOLY CRAP Moment

My favorite part is that she has no idea what the Bush Doctine is... A question that almost everyone on this board could answer, gave her that proverbial deer in headlights look.

[Rigs11]

You have got to be freaking kidding me. That is the woman that you yahoos want as vp? To a 72 year old mccane? All you Palin supporters should go find the nearest mirror, stand in front of it, and kick you own asses.

[frerottenextelway]

Originally Posted by TheDave

My favorite part is that she has no idea what the Bush Doctine is... A question that almost everyone could on this board could answer gave her that proverbial deer in headlights look.

It's the freaking cornerstone of the Bush foreign policy.

[elsid13]

Originally Posted by TheDave

My favorite part is that she has no idea what the Bush Doctine is... A question that almost everyone could on this board could answer gave her that proverbial deer in headlights look.

This got to be bad dream, or McCain has millions riding on bet that he doesn't win the election

[TheDave]

Originally Posted by elsid13

This got to be bad dream, or McCain has millions riding on bet that he doesn't win the election

I can't say it enough. It was a publicity stunt... Sadly the Repubs thought they could control the story and create a fake "Image" that would last 60 days.

The problem now is what do they do with her? Keep feeding her to the wolves and this outcome will continue. Keep her sequestered and people will forget about her.

I'm just going to sit back and enjoy...

Errr... I hope we can make this competitive.

[Drek]

As he broke it down for her it looked like she had a mouthful of sour milk.

She sounds so much like Bush its almost not funny. Almost.

[frerottenextelway]

Originally Posted by TheDave

I can't say it enough. It was a publicity stunt... Sadly the Repubs thought they could control the story and create a fake "Image" that would last 60 days.

The problem now is what do they do with her? Keep feeding her to the wolves and this outcome will continue. Keep her sequestered and people will forget about her.

I'm just going to sit back and enjoy...

Errr... I hope we can make this competitive.

and Charlie Gibson is not even a wolf, he's a Regis Philbin type (and a GOP blowhard). She's not had a seriously tough question yet, and gave the most cringe worthy answer since p-o-t-a-t-o-e. What would she do if Russert came back from the dead and drilled her?

[elsid13]

Originally Posted by TheDave

I can't say it enough. It was a publicity stunt... Sadly the Repubs thought they could control the story and create a fake "Image" that would last 60 days.

The problem now is what do they do with her? Keep feeding her to the wolves and this outcome will continue. Keep her sequestered and people will forget about her.

I'm just going to sit back and enjoy...

Errr... I hope we can make this competitive.

It was reported tonight McCain staff have rescheduled the campaign so that they will always be together. If McCain there the question will be directed to him vs her. And we thought Quail was bad.

[elsid13]

Originally Posted by frerottenextelway

and Charlie Gibson is not even a wolf, he's a Regis Philbin type (and a GOP blowhard). She's not had a seriously tough question yet, and gave the most cringe worthy answer since p-o-t-a-t-o-e. What would she do if Russert came back from the dead and drilled her?

Then we have zombie screwing an idiot. Sound classic grade B horror flick

[TheDave]

Originally Posted by frerottenextelway

and Charlie Gibson is not even a wolf, he's a Regis Philbin type (and a GOP blowhard). She's not had a seriously tough question yet, and gave the most cringe worthy answer since p-o-t-a-t-o-e. What would she do if Russert came back from the dead and drilled her?

This is what happens when you piss off the press... even Charlie Walters...errr...gibson comes off as more of a hardass.

But yes Russert would of crucified her just because he felt her selection was insulting.

[Rohirrim]

This whole ****ing country has gone crazy. Is it an ergot epidemic?

[TheDave]

Originally Posted by elsid13

It was reported tonight McCain staff have rescheduled the campaign so that they will always be together. If McCain there the question will be directed to him vs her. And we thought Quail was bad.

You're kidding... right?

[elsid13]

Originally Posted by TheDave

You're kidding... right?

No I am not. Her trip to Alaska today was the last one she will be taking alone. Maybe McCain plan is to use her to get elected, then have her resign to spend more time with her family.