whitesoxfan101 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (YASNY @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 09:52 AM) Biden wasn't a political move? The candidate of change picks an old school senator as his VP. McCain, an old school senator, picks a young fresh face as his VP. The experience is on the top of the GOP ticket. Inexperience is on the top of Democratic ticket. Yeah it's strange. Both tickets have the old, experienced white guy and the young, non white male, fresh candidate. I'm just glad it's not Romney. I would have seriously considered Obama had it been him. Edited August 29, 2008 by whitesoxfan101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 10:52 AM) Palin Comes With Prepackaged Scandal That hardly seems like a big deal, at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 This would be really monumental if McCain's motive wasn't so obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (lostfan @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 08:46 AM) How will she look in a debate against Joe Biden? Not necessarily a bad choice, but damn, this is a pretty big risk. She'll look hot, that's how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 10:58 AM) This would be really monumental if McCain's motive wasn't so obvious. Either way now theres guaranteed to be history in the White House Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 FWIW, I sit in an office by the main hallway separated by a wall of windows. 4 women in my office just came in here to watch the coverage. The only other time this has happened was if there was celebrity news or a plane crash on the TV. This is obviously creating some excitement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I heard she was a former beauty pageant contestant or something. Not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 only thing is, this actually makes life harder for Biden. remember... he can be somewhat of a loose cannon. it'd be fine if he went hardcore after a male VP but with her... i can't wait till he says something that gets spun as 'sexist' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Looking to solidify pissed off Hillary voters' support? Weakens the attacks on "experience," imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 11:01 AM) Looking to solidify pissed off Hillary voters' support? Weakens the attacks on "experience," imo. I know she was picked for her pro-life credentials... the last time a female was selected as a token pick it was an epic fail. We will see how this plays out. It could either be a really smart move or a really dumb one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxy Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 10:58 AM) She'll look hot, that's how. I wish I knew what to say, but I don't. Thankfully, we don't have to deal with sexism in today's politics. This is a rather overt attempt to court Clinton supporters--but I think that more than a superficial look at Palin will make her unattractive to people who support Hillary's ideals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 09:42 AM) I don't see this as a winning combination. What will she even talk about in the debates? Caribou? Drilling for oil in a National Wildlife Preserve?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scenario Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 How much experience does somebody really need to attend funerals for the next 4 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 “I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that’s a storybook, man.” - Joe Biden ""I've had a great relationship [with East Indians in America]. In Delaware, the largest growth in population is Indian Americans - moving from India. You cannot go to a 7-11 or a Dunkin' Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent. I'm not joking." -- Joe Biden, speaking to Indian-Americans. "At the University of Delaware, Biden was 506th out of 688 classmates, and a history professor said he was "trying to be the complete Joe College." In a recommendation for law school, the teacher called Biden average in "intellectual achievement" but high in "command of English language" and recommended him based "on grounds of personality and general promise." Biden ended up 76th out of 85 in his law school class; the law school dean described him as an academic "disappointment" but praised his "confidence," "general physical appearance" and "general speaking ability" in recommending him as a lawyer. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Kickass Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I don't know much about her, but this does seem like a bit of a gamble. McCain is probably looking at a big loss with women at the moment, and this might be designed to stop that bleeding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABearSoX Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I have to say, what happens to the red southern white men who wouldn't want a women president if McCain drops dead...(which is a possibility more than Obama b/c of his age) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Kickass Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (YASNY @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 11:05 AM) “I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that’s a storybook, man.” - Joe Biden ""I've had a great relationship [with East Indians in America]. In Delaware, the largest growth in population is Indian Americans - moving from India. You cannot go to a 7-11 or a Dunkin' Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent. I'm not joking." -- Joe Biden, speaking to Indian-Americans. "At the University of Delaware, Biden was 506th out of 688 classmates, and a history professor said he was "trying to be the complete Joe College." In a recommendation for law school, the teacher called Biden average in "intellectual achievement" but high in "command of English language" and recommended him based "on grounds of personality and general promise." Biden ended up 76th out of 85 in his law school class; the law school dean described him as an academic "disappointment" but praised his "confidence," "general physical appearance" and "general speaking ability" in recommending him as a lawyer. " Don't forget his plagiarism scandal in 1988. Biden has his challenges, but also his qualities. I'm sure Palin has hers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (scenario @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 10:05 AM) How much experience does somebody really need to attend funerals for the next 4 years? There is a pretty realistic chance that McCain doesn't make it all 4 years. Not saying it is a guarantee to happen by any means, but that has to be considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (DABearSoX @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 10:07 AM) I have to say, what happens to the red southern white men who wouldn't want a women president if McCain drops dead...(which is a possibility more than Obama b/c of his age) If we are talking about the type of people who don't want a woman President, they are probably the same kind who don't want a black fella as President either. Most narrow minded people are consistantly narrow minded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABearSoX Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (YASNY @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 04:05 PM) "At the University of Delaware, Biden was 506th out of 688 classmates, and a history professor said he was "trying to be the complete Joe College." In a recommendation for law school, the teacher called Biden average in "intellectual achievement" but high in "command of English language" and recommended him based "on grounds of personality and general promise." Biden ended up 76th out of 85 in his law school class; the law school dean described him as an academic "disappointment" but praised his "confidence," "general physical appearance" and "general speaking ability" in recommending him as a lawyer. " Exactly why he is a VP canidate... What were Cheney's school rankings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 10:06 AM) I don't know much about her, but this does seem like a bit of a gamble. McCain is probably looking at a big loss with women at the moment, and this might be designed to stop that bleeding? It is a gamble, but this a direct response to the people who think he isn't conservative enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (DABearSoX @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 09:09 AM) Exactly why he is a VP canidate... What were Cheney's school rankings? did they have class rank in the 1800's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABearSoX Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 04:09 PM) If we are talking about the type of people who don't want a woman President, they are probably the same kind who don't want a black fella as President either. Most narrow minded people are consistantly narrow minded. I guess that is true....put them in the "I'm not gonna vote" crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (lostfan @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 09:03 AM) I know she was picked for her pro-life credentials... the last time a female was selected as a token pick it was an epic fail. We will see how this plays out. It could either be a really smart move or a really dumb one. The last time was an epic fail not because of Ferraro. It was an epic fail because Reagan was hugely popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (mreye @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 11:11 AM) The last time was an epic fail not because of Ferraro. It was an epic fail because Reagan was hugely popular. That was the main thing. But Ferraro did not help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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