Media revolt brewing?

[RIJIMMY]

Palin was nominated 1 week ago, period. Sorry that she has to sit down with McCain and get familiar with his strategy and policies before getting in front of the media. Its called "being prepared" This "Palin wont talk to the Press" is the the kind of crap message spread once again. Gibson as access to her for two days and the message was that any topic is open. You're all so hypocriticial its sickeneing. She will deliver to the press, give it a week

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

You're all so hypocriticial its sickeneing. She will deliver to the press, give it a week

I hope so.
I want to see her be more than window dressing and a PR spokesman.
I understand she has to tow the company line, but I would like it if she at least will be upfront about how and where she differs. I would prefer a P and VP with slightly different takes on issues, it offers a more balanced ticket. It appears the Pubs' are tying to do that, but not if she just spouts PR and rhetoric. If she said hockey mom or small town one more time during the convention, I was ready to puke! (I get just as sick of Obama and 'Change', trust me)

She has an admirable life story, but let's talk about issues on the
1. environment (re-read her history, not good)
2. education (teaching creationism anyone?) I know her kids are in public schools, and that is admirable
3. abortion
4. Gay rights
5. The way on Iraq
6. Her take on the economy
7 her take on energy policy


I give a lot of credit for them to be 'out there' taking questions. Every chance alone being interviewed is a chance to either do a lot of good, or slip and say something wrong.

IF she hasn't starting making some rounds by mid- third week of the month, I start thinking they are trying to shelter her from that.

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[RIROCKHOUND]

[QUOTE} Bryan, I agree those questions should be answered, but can you truly tell me what Biden's stance is on those?`[/QUOTE]

Sorry Jim,
had to step away from the computer for a few minutes.. I had read some stuff onthe issues last week... but I dont the time to back track to it to double check, correct me where wrong...

1. environment - Biden introduced or was involved with one of the first climate change acts in the 80's; I think I read somewhere about a national security and climate change initiative while on the Foreign relations committee (don't quote me though). He was actually pretty strong environmentally against the other Dems in the Primary.

2. education (teaching creationism anyone?) I know her kids are in public schools, and that is admirable; Biden has been pretty strong for smaller classes, more funding, college tax credits etc..

3. abortion - He's a pro choice

4. Gay rights - voted no on the constitutional ban on marriage

5. The way on Iraq - Originally voted for the war, not my favorite position of his

6. Her take on the economy - I think he lacks in this department, or at least I havent read anything on it...

7 her take on energy policy - Not sure Bidens 'take' on this; he has been pretty good at pushing for new energy sources and was pretty harsh on the big oil companies in the hearings recently... whats his plan? Honestly do not know... I like his take that we need to influence world changes in fuel use, not just our own...

But,
I'm a huge geek.
Hell Meet the press is one of my podcasts every week...

Like McCain, Biden's record is out there over 30 years.
Thats why I think it is more critical for Obama and Palin to get theirs out there clear and loud...

[spence]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

Palin was nominated 1 week ago, period. Sorry that she has to sit down with McCain and get familiar with his strategy and policies before getting in front of the media.

Wait...

They would pick her for Vice President of the United States of America, and she would then, AFTER the fact need to become familiar with his policies?

Thanks for highlighting, in no uncertain terms, why she was a purely political pick not in the interest of this great Nation.

-spence

[Nebe]

Originally Posted by spence

Wait...

They would pick her for Vice President of the United States of America, and she would then, AFTER the fact need to become familiar with his policies?

Thanks for highlighting, in no uncertain terms, why she was a purely political pick not in the interest of this great Nation.

-spence

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by spence

Wait...

They would pick her for Vice President of the United States of America, and she would then, AFTER the fact need to become familiar with his policies?

Thanks for highlighting, in no uncertain terms, why she was a purely political pick not in the interest of this great Nation.

-spence

Duh, yeah. Up until a week ago she was doing her job as governor of Alaska, doubt she had the time to become an expert on McCain. It was McCains job to be an expert on her. She didnt apply for the job, she was selected for the job. Unlike , well ALL the candidates, Biden included, she cant just neglect her duties as apparently a Senator can. I thinks its takes just a wee bit of transition to go from Governor to VP pick. Someone needs to run the state, someone needs to make decisions. Senators can just be absent. We have a 3 week transition in my company when people change jobs.

Bryan, I agree those questions should be answered, but can you truly tell me what Biden's stance is on those?