McCain Makes VP Choice

By Associated Press
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John McCain has tapped little-known Alaska
Governor Sarah Palin (PAY'-lin) to be his vice-presidential running
mate. McCain Makes VP Choice
Published: Fri, August 29, 2008 - 8:53 am Last Updated: Fri, August 29, 2008 - 9:09 am
(AP) - John McCain has tapped little-known Alaska
Governor Sarah Palin (PAY'-lin) to be his vice-presidential running
mate. That's the word from two senior campaign officials who spoke
to The Associated Press.
A formal announcement is expected shortly at a campaign rally in
swing-state Ohio.
The 44-year-old Palin, a mother of five, is a self-styled hockey
mom and political reformer who has been governor of her state less
than two years.
Palin's selection is a surprise, as McCain passed over many
other better-known prospects, some of whom had been the subject of
intense speculation for weeks or months.
At 44, Palin is a generation younger that Joe Biden, who is
Barack Obama's running mate.
She is three years Obama's junior, as well. McCain has made much
in recent weeks of Obama's relative lack of experience in foreign
policy and defense matters.

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Funny is just a word. Choose to believe what you want. Then, chill out sugar.

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Southfan, I don’t see anything “funny” about it. I don’t know who you think you are, but our veterans are no laughing matter. The only thing funny here is you & your pathetic little ploy to garner atteniton for yourself. What a sad little life you lead.

Had you read my previous post, you would see that I was talking about capitol punishment & Sarah Palan’s support of it. The rest was MY opinion on how I would like to see the billions in tax dollars currently spent on those awaiting the death penalty re-apportioned to benefit education & the veterans.

I am the granddaughter of a WWII Navy veteran, the daughter of a career Coastie & the wife of a Marine. I can tell you that the state of our military & their benefits remain in a shambles after the Clinton administration; all the more reason to keep the Democrats OUT of the White House.

As for how McCain has voted, go to http://www.ontheissues.org/John_McCain.htm. It should tell you all you need to know.

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oh mermaidmom, i just wanted you to know afl-cio is trying to accuse john mccain of not voting for our veterans when quite the opposite is true.
The AFL-CIO is attacking McCain with a TV spot saying he voted “against increasing health care benefits for veterans.“ Actually, he voted for increases in those benefits.

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Mermaid, It’s funny you should bring up Veteran’s and their benefits. Just what is McCain’s voting record on those issues?

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RM, I am not twisting. I asked you to define your terms. You explained your understanding of the chemical actions of birth control. How it 1. Prevents ovulaton, usually. 2. Makes the uterus less hospitable to sperm and 3. prevents implantation and can cause the fertilized egg to be flushed out. That’s pretty simple. Most people do not want to face it. Then you explained that you thought that abortion with a D&C;is where your line is. You have a line. However, your line is not the same line as other people have. You have no right to tell others what their line should be. I have no right. NO POLITICIAN has that right, either. In the meantime, I will point out the reality.

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mermaidmom, wow that was powerful and to the point
i agree with you. besides anyone who ever saw the video silent scream would have to rethink their views on being, pro choice. not to mention the side effects of abortion.

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How about we debate Palin’s stance on capitol punishment? 

As I stated previously, the only problem I see is that it isn’t used often enough.  An eye for an eye…so says the Bible. It is ridiculous the luxeries, rights & considerations that are shown to those who break our laws. I am tired of the criminals being given more rights then the vicitms. I’m tired of rapists & murderers being coddled while our veterans are doing without.

With all the technology & scientific break-throughs, there should be a 3 year limit on appeals. After 3 years…GOODBYE!!  Forget the electric chair; we should go back to public hangings. Talk about a crime deterent…  Our tax dollars wouldn’t be spent feeding, housing & paying public defenders for these losers. Plus the rope could be re-used, saving even more taxpayer dollars. All that money could then be spent on schools & taking care of our veterans & their families.

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Twist my words however you want to justify your point, but there is absolutely NO relevant correlation between being on birth control to PREVENT pregnancy and arranging for the suctioning and scraping out of an established pregnancy.

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ted kennedy is no spring chicken, let some one tell him, he is to old.

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the heartbeat thing is just spin put out to hurt john mccain. no one knows what tomorrow brings. we are all just one heart beat away. palin would make a beautiful president. her family is awsome. i loved margaret thatcher. she was one of the few who stood up for america during the iran hostage ordeal. i believe palin could be another iron lady.

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