Why Did McCain Choose Palin?

BAAAA AAHAAAAAA. Can this selection be any more lame? McSame really does not get it.

Lets see the decision making process must have went like this.
Don't waste your time putting a Black on the ticket...they're all voting for Obama anyway.

I know lets get a girl...yeah thats the ticket. The Gals will love it.

Looks like the Republicans are going to bite the big one in November.

WOW, I think McCain's choice is terrific. A fresh face with fresh ideas and a wonderful track record. Palin is no pushover. Palin is just what America needs to move forward again. Yes, CHANGE we need. I am looking forward to the election again. There is HOPE!

I bet the RePUBLICANS are buying up "alaskan Crabs" by the pound now . Shame on you. The Rep should have known not to mock HIliary that was the biggest slap in the face !!!!

To her credit, she's not afraid to fight for what she believes in and fought corruption in her own state. She's pro-life, and anti-gay marriage (as I am). She has executive experience which is more than one can say for Obama. And she'll gain the votes of the unhappy women who wanted Hillary "in the worst way". I like the fact that she's pro-gun as well and isn't intimidated by the "big guys". Unfortunately, I don't like McCain so I'm still at a cross-roads.

She may have a pair!

beetle_juice wrote:

To her credit, she's not afraid to fight for what she believes in and fought corruption in her own state. She's pro-life, and anti-gay marriage (as I am). She has executive experience which is more than one can say for Obama. And she'll gain the votes of the unhappy women who wanted Hillary "in the worst way". I like the fact that she's pro-gun as well and isn't intimidated by the "big guys". Unfortunately, I don't like McCain so I'm still at a cross-roads.

Very nice post. Thanks for the info on her. I have issues with my party also. There are plenty of us out there in limbo still.:(

For 23 combat missions (an estimated 20 hours over enemy territory),
the U.S. Navy awarded McCain a Silver Star, a Legion of Merit for
Valor, a Distinguished Flying Cross, three Bronze Stars, two
Commendation medals plus two Purple Hearts and a dozen service medals.

"McCain had roughly 20 hours in combat," explains Bill Bell, a veteran
of Vietnam and former chief of the U.S. Office for POW/MIA Affairs --
the first official U.S. representative in Vietnam since the 1973 fall
of Saigon. "Since McCain got 28 medals," Bell continues, "that equals
out to about a medal-and-a-half for each hour he spent in combat.
There were infantry guys -- grunts on the ground -- who had more than
7,000 hours in combat and I can tell you that there were times and
situations where I'm sure a prison cell would have looked pretty good
to them by comparison. The question really is how many guys got that
number of medals for not being shot down."

During his relative short stunt on flight status, McCain III lost five
U.S. Navy aircraft, four in accidents and one in combat.

McCain III lost jet number one in 1958 when he plunged into Corpus
Christi Bay while practicing landings. He was knocked unconscious by
the impact coming to as the plane settled to the bottom.

McCain's second crash occurred while he was deployed in the
Mediterranean. "Flying too low over the Iberian Peninsula, took out some power lines which led to a spate of newspaper
stories in which he was predictably identified as the son of an
admiral."

McCain's third crash three occurred when he was returning from flying
a Navy trainer solo to Philadelphia for an Army-Navy football game.

McCain radioed, "I've got a flameout" and went
through standard relight procedures three times before ejecting at one
thousand feet. McCain landed on a deserted beach moments before the
plane slammed into a clump of trees.

McCain's fourth aircraft loss occurred July 29, 1967, soon after he
was assigned to the USS Forrestal as an A-4 Skyhawk pilot. While
seated in the cockpit of his aircraft waiting his turn for takeoff, an
accidently fired rocket slammed into McCain's plane. He escaped from
the burning aircraft, but the explosions that followed killed 134
sailors, destroyed at least 20 aircraft, and threatened to sink the
ship.

McCain's fifth loss happened during his 23rd mission over North
Vietnam on Oct. 26, 1967, when McCain's A-4 Skyhawk was shot down by a
surface-to-air missile. McCain ejected from the plane breaking both
arms and a leg in the process and subsequently parachuted into Truck.

How'd Alaska get such a hot gov?

JPS wrote:

How'd Alaska get such a hot gov?

Good question !! She's also on the cover of a Vogue issue. She's got her hair down. It's really long.

I am a woman, and I was in favor of Hillary at the primaries, but let's not be so condescending.
The fact that somebody adds a woman to the ballot does not necessarily mean that you will immediately swing the female vote in your favor.
The truth is, not only within this county, but within the rest of the world as well, the majority is half scared or half disappointed, or both about the Republican Party.
This is entirely the current government's fault. I really think that the only possibility that this party had to save their image, was to come to this election with a clear and very different way of doing things than Bush's.
There are so many similarities in crucial things that I think they blew it, and as of today, to top it off, they decided to go into a road that not only is cheesy, but also shows clearly how out of touch the Republican Party has become.

Hopefully Americans as a whole are smarter than that and will not fell for it.

McCain doesnt care about his VPs views...he just cares about the women voters...he will not care if she said he would be a bad president...and Obama is the inexpierenced one though..

McCain is old...his VP is younger than 2 of his children

I may be a woman but I'm smart enough not to vote for someone just because they're a woman. She has no experience.If you vote for her jsut because she's female then you get the government you deserve!

AMANWITHANEDGE wrote:

For 23 combat missions (an estimated 20 hours over enemy territory),
the U.S. Navy awarded McCain a Silver Star, a Legion of Merit for
Valor, a Distinguished Flying Cross, three Bronze Stars, two
Commendation medals plus two Purple Hearts and a dozen service medals.
"McCain had roughly 20 hours in combat," explains Bill Bell, a veteran
of Vietnam and former chief of the U.S. Office for POW/MIA Affairs --
the first official U.S. representative in Vietnam since the 1973 fall
of Saigon. "Since McCain got 28 medals," Bell continues, "that equals
out to about a medal-and-a-half for each hour he spent in combat.
There were infantry guys -- grunts on the ground -- who had more than
7,000 hours in combat and I can tell you that there were times and
situations where I'm sure a prison cell would have looked pretty good
to them by comparison. The question really is how many guys got that
number of medals for not being shot down."
During his relative short stunt on flight status, McCain III lost five
U.S. Navy aircraft, four in accidents and one in combat.
McCain III lost jet number one in 1958 when he plunged into Corpus
Christi Bay while practicing landings. He was knocked unconscious by
the impact coming to as the plane settled to the bottom.
McCain's second crash occurred while he was deployed in the
Mediterranean. "Flying too low over the Iberian Peninsula, took out some power lines which led to a spate of newspaper
stories in which he was predictably identified as the son of an
admiral."
McCain's third crash three occurred when he was returning from flying
a Navy trainer solo to Philadelphia for an Army-Navy football game.
McCain radioed, "I've got a flameout" and went
through standard relight procedures three times before ejecting at one
thousand feet. McCain landed on a deserted beach moments before the
plane slammed into a clump of trees.
McCain's fourth aircraft loss occurred July 29, 1967, soon after he
was assigned to the USS Forrestal as an A-4 Skyhawk pilot. While
seated in the cockpit of his aircraft waiting his turn for takeoff, an
accidently fired rocket slammed into McCain's plane. He escaped from
the burning aircraft, but the explosions that followed killed 134
sailors, destroyed at least 20 aircraft, and threatened to sink the
ship.
McCain's fifth loss happened during his 23rd mission over North
Vietnam on Oct. 26, 1967, when McCain's A-4 Skyhawk was shot down by a
surface-to-air missile. McCain ejected from the plane breaking both
arms and a leg in the process and subsequently parachuted into Truck.

Ok so he lost 5 planes? That will affect his leadership how?

beetle_juice wrote:

To her credit, she's not afraid to fight for what she believes in and fought corruption in her own state. She's pro-life, and anti-gay marriage (as I am). She has executive experience which is more than one can say for Obama. And she'll gain the votes of the unhappy women who wanted Hillary "in the worst way". I like the fact that she's pro-gun as well and isn't intimidated by the "big guys". Unfortunately, I don't like McCain so I'm still at a cross-roads.

As for gaining the votes of unhappy Hillary supporters --I will not vote for Palin --I am pro-choice,pro same-sex unions--I would not vote for her simply because she is a women.I am intelligent enough to vote on issues that are important to me and my family and I would hope any one casting a vote would look at the issues.

ok
we need to focus
this is not only about McCain VS Obama.
It is also about moving forward from the huge mistakes the Republicans have made for the past 8 years. And the candidates they have as of today are not different enough from the already applied policies. we need to change that immediately, before it is too late.
We need the democrats yes or yes.
I am a supporter of Obama since I think he is very intelligent and shows signs of high ethical standards. And I really hope that the republican supporters see this as well, disregarding if they agree or not in every single issue, we need to save the damages done by Bush.
And since the Republican did not choose to show themselves truly different, we just unite as Americans and support the best choice.
The best is the Democrats.
By the way, I do not belong to either party.

AMANWITHANEDGE wrote:

For 23 combat missions (an estimated 20 hours over enemy territory),
the U.S. Navy awarded McCain a Silver Star, a Legion of Merit for
Valor, a Distinguished Flying Cross, three Bronze Stars, two
Commendation medals plus two Purple Hearts and a dozen service medals.
"McCain had roughly 20 hours in combat," explains Bill Bell, a veteran
of Vietnam and former chief of the U.S. Office for POW/MIA Affairs --
the first official U.S. representative in Vietnam since the 1973 fall
of Saigon. "Since McCain got 28 medals," Bell continues, "that equals
out to about a medal-and-a-half for each hour he spent in combat.
There were infantry guys -- grunts on the ground -- who had more than
7,000 hours in combat and I can tell you that there were times and
situations where I'm sure a prison cell would have looked pretty good
to them by comparison. The question really is how many guys got that
number of medals for not being shot down."
During his relative short stunt on flight status, McCain III lost five
U.S. Navy aircraft, four in accidents and one in combat.
McCain III lost jet number one in 1958 when he plunged into Corpus
Christi Bay while practicing landings. He was knocked unconscious by
the impact coming to as the plane settled to the bottom.
McCain's second crash occurred while he was deployed in the
Mediterranean. "Flying too low over the Iberian Peninsula, took out some power lines which led to a spate of newspaper
stories in which he was predictably identified as the son of an
admiral."
McCain's third crash three occurred when he was returning from flying
a Navy trainer solo to Philadelphia for an Army-Navy football game.
McCain radioed, "I've got a flameout" and went
through standard relight procedures three times before ejecting at one
thousand feet. McCain landed on a deserted beach moments before the
plane slammed into a clump of trees.
McCain's fourth aircraft loss occurred July 29, 1967, soon after he
was assigned to the USS Forrestal as an A-4 Skyhawk pilot. While
seated in the cockpit of his aircraft waiting his turn for takeoff, an
accidently fired rocket slammed into McCain's plane. He escaped from
the burning aircraft, but the explosions that followed killed 134
sailors, destroyed at least 20 aircraft, and threatened to sink the
ship.
McCain's fifth loss happened during his 23rd mission over North
Vietnam on Oct. 26, 1967, when McCain's A-4 Skyhawk was shot down by a
surface-to-air missile. McCain ejected from the plane breaking both
arms and a leg in the process and subsequently parachuted into Truck.

Thanks for setting the record straight. And how many Vietnamese villages did he destroy with Napalm?
I've always wondered whether they think ALL POW's are qualified to be President, or only those who are born to priviledge?

JPS wrote:

How'd Alaska get such a hot gov?

McCain likes twinkies like that... he dumped his wife who was cripled while he was away for a cuties 19 years younger who looked like a million but has billions. Now he has a cutie Miss Alaska by his side.

McCain is VERY insulting to women.

I'm reading that she is currently being investigated for an ethics violation about their State Troopers, her brother in law and his custody battle.

she is against abortion even in cases of incest and rape.
that is enough to say no to this.
it is an embarrasment.
actually, she would be a great mate for one of those countries where woman cannot even show their faces.
Let's send her offshore