A Sharp Nail

Believe it or not, the title of this blog is a anagram for Sarah Palin. Check it out here.
Given the role she has for the McCain ticket, quite appropriate.
Here is a list I think you will find amusing, starting with Governor Palin:

Sarah Palin .................A Sharp Nail
McCain/Palin..............AM Nap Clinic (Love this one..)
Todd Palin ..................Dad In Plot
Joe Biden ....................Job I Need
George Bush ..............Bugger Whose (you add the end!!!)

Criminal Behavior

By now we have all seen the despicable behavior of the mobs that showed up in Florida supporting the McCain/Palin ticket; People shouting "Terrorist" and "Kill Him" directed towards Senator Obama.

This hate mongering is not only dangerous, it may be a violation of federal law. The secret service makes no distinction between threats made towards the president or ANY elected member of the US government. Barrack Obama is currently a Senator, and you cannot make threats of violence even in jest. By NOT denouncing this behavior on the spot, Governor Palin is an accessory. At the very least she has shown her true colors with this display of depraved indifference. Previous to these rallies, I did not believe the accusations of "Abuse of Power" directed towards the Governor during her governorship of of Alaska.
Now I not only believe the allegations, but consider her to be judgmentally unfit to serve in any state or federal position.

By not addressing this behavior immediately, it sends a message to the extremest right wing of the GOP, that McCain/Palin ticket is not opposed to the idea of criminal acts towards the Obama/Biden ticket.
This is unbelievable behavior even for the GOP, and they should be held accountable for it on November 4th.

No Plan for America? Change the subject.

The republicans are back to their comfort zone. Since they cannot win on the issues, they will just change the subject, and try to scare voters into voting for the GOP ticket. Here is a 'short' list of issues that will face the next president:

Cleaning up the "MESS" left by the last GOP administration (No small task)
The Economy
Federal Deficit
Terrorism
Resurgent Russia
A Nuclear fundamentalist Pakistan
Iran
Health Care

According to John McCain, his 'Country First' campaign will focus on the character of his opponent, NOT the challenges that face America.
WHY?

Because fear works, because demoralizing Americans works.
A fearful American, is less likely to vote.
A demoralized American is easier to 'keep in line'

So for the next thirty days, as you listen to McCain & Palin talk about Obama's character, his "Terrorist" pals, his connections to unsavory people etc etc.
Remember this:

Every minute they spend in the character assassination of their opponent is time they won't use in addressing HOW they will solve the problems facing this nation.

Bottom Line: If you liked the last eight years with George W Bush, you will love the next four with McCain. They are following the same playbook!

Post VP Debate Rant

How is it a vice presidential candidate can avoid ANY question they do not feel comfortable answering? Why is it that the MSM, allows them that latitude.

Had Biden made comments similar to Palin,he would have been castigated by CNN, McCain, and anyone else with a public voice, and they would be correct. A VP MUST be able to talk intelligently about the issues. Presenting talking points and canned stump speeches in place of answers, are insulting to the American voter.

Here is a translation of GOP "Spin-Speak:

"Plain Speaking" Means the candidate has at best an 8th grade vocabulary.
"Straight-Talk" Means the candidate will lie, even if those lies have been exposed.
"Folkism's" A indication that the word or phrase spoken was so ridiculous, that
handlers don't have a way to spin it
"Shout Out" Something mostly brain-dead game show contestants do when on TV
for the first time.
"Maverick" A phrase that insinuates a person works in an unorthodox manner. In
politics,it is usually used by an insider who wants people to 'think' they
are not like the politician they are running against.

I am outraged that Gov Palin was selected as John McCain's running mate.

She is unprepared to be VP.
She has no qualifications to be VP.
She is of average intellect, and shows no grasp of National affairs.
She does not represent the qualities I want in a top government official.
She will put America at GRAVE risk, should she become President.

In short, the "County First" ticket has demonstrated questionable judgment, and has clearly put "Power" first.
This should disqualify the McCain/Palin ticket from running for the presidency.

Palin as POTUS

This election cycle has been brutal. It has been long (Longer for Obama), and contentious. I cannot comprehend the amount of stress the candidates are under. I think it would be fair to say, given the state of our nation, the next president will endure a unending series of stressful situations.

Can McCain make it through a 4 year term?

Imagine the world during a McCain presidency. Not Bush III, but McBush I:
A government with a seriously compromised Executive branch. (GOP in charge during crisis with a 72 year old ANGRY version of W)
A completely broken Legislative branch.
A broken economy (as I write this DOW is down 730 & change),
A resurgent Russia(Iran, North Korea ,Etc) and finally there is that pesky terrorism issue.
Is McCain @ 72 going to be able to handle all of this? If so how?

Now imagine he falls ill.

Sarah Palin is POTUS.

She has trouble handling the softball media of 2008, what happens when: "Putin rears his Head"? Only this time its for real, and she has "football"
Think of it this way, replace JFK with Sarah Palin during the Cuban missile crisis. Get the Idea?

Senator McCain are you still ABSOLUTELY, ABSOLUTELY SURE Palin is qualified to lead the free world?.