Chuck Hagel: Palin isn't ready

James Tn — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:25:59 GMT

Tell us something we dont already know....But thanks anyway Chuck...

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SAM, USA — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:26:32 GMT

Subject: FW: Food for Thought

You are The Boss... which team would you hire?

With America facing historic debt, multiple war fronts, stumbling health care, a weakened dollar, all-time high prison population, skyrocketing Federal spending, mortgage crises, bank foreclosures, etc. etc., this is an unusually critical election year. The idea of “leadership” must be broadened from mere “experience” to include knowledge, learnedness and insight.

Let's look at the educational background of your two options:

Obama:
Occidental College - Two years.
Columbia University - B.A. political science with a specialization in international relations.
Harvard - Juris Doctor (J.D.) Magna Cum Laude

& Biden:
University of Delaware - B.A. in history and B.A. in political science.
Syracuse University College of Law - Juris Doctor (J.D.)

vs.

McCain:
United States Naval Academy - Class rank 894 of 899

& Palin:
Hawaii Pacific University - 1 semester
North Idaho College - 2 semesters - general study
University of Idaho - 2 semesters - journalism
Matanuska-Susitna College - 1 semester
University of Idaho - 3 semesters - B.A. in journalism

Now, which team are you going to hire ?

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Benjamin Snyder, Beaverton, OR — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:28:44 GMT

Palin doesn't have a lot of foreign experience. She's been getting a lot of education and book learning up to this point and soon McCain will send her to other countries to give her some experience.

Not only will those trips give her experience, they will also serve as a distraction for the Obama team and the press as they will focus on here again and not on McCain himself.

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Ted, Kalamazoo MI — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:29:08 GMT

He's gonna get thrown under the bus just like Carly did for speaking the truth.

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Margaret — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:29:14 GMT

Chuck Hagel IS ready. One of the few Republicans I'd vote for.

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corny Chuck — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:29:21 GMT

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Miri — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:29:50 GMT

Finally an honest Republican! I think he put it just right. It appears this so called 'brilliant' pick by McCain is now turning out to be yet another one of McCain's gaffes!

She can't answer any question with any depth. When asked about what they would do for equal pay for women she talks about her experience with sports. Just unbelievable!

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Kate, Atlanta — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:30:56 GMT

Ha, someone with the, um "stuff", to stand up and tell the truth. Tell Hillary Chuck had his own, so he didn't need to borrow hers.

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Paul P OKC, OK — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:31:03 GMT

Its about time someone from the other side told the truth. This was the dumbest pick for VP ever. Pawlenty,Huckabee(my favorite),Ridge,Hutchison, Romney or Lieberman (who I don't like) was far superior than Palin. Furthermore, to have not vetted this woman was ridiculous as now we have a new Bushlike coverup on our hands.This is why I changed parties.Obama/Biden 08/12.

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LB, Virginia — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:31:24 GMT

Well thank you Senator Hagel. FR, what about McCain's response to the Spanish reporter who asked him if McCain would meet with their president? Apparently McCain rattled off some mumbo jumbo about South America. When the reporter clarified, McCain said the same verse over and over. I think the guy really needs a medical check up--he's just not the same guy.

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Billy, Texas — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:31:43 GMT

Really?

And here I thought being able to see Russia from your house totally made you a suitable candidate for be VP!

Obama/Biden 08

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Pete - Albany, NY — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:32:13 GMT

Check out this other Hagel line: "'I think they ought to be just honest about it and stop the nonsense about, "I look out my window and I see Russia and so therefore I know something about Russia,"' he said. 'That kind of thing is insulting to the American people.'"

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Insulting? Not necessarily. When I was in college I could see Canada from my dorm room! I think it's a tremendous compliment from "Dipstick and Lipstick" that they think *I* have foreign policy credentials!

I'd love to be a fly on the wall and get reactions from the world leaders that McCain will be introducing Palin to next week. I doubt few of them will take her seriously.

Maybe they should rename the ticket, Higgins/Doolittle '08?

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waukone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:32:14 GMT

Chuck - you are so honest and right about this situation. Until the right high jacked the convention and this campaign I would have considered voting for McCain. Now I am agressively working for Obama.

Chuck would you consider working with Obama to come up with balanced legislation to abandon the "degredulation mentality vs. over regulation". Either extreme is bad. Make some common sense laws and then agressively enforce them in every sector.

The spirit of Sarbanes Oxley is a spirit that should go through our government and businesses.

Thanks for being real.

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Ian — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:32:20 GMT

Of course she isn't ready and comparing her experience to Obama's is laughable. Barack Obama has never ducked the national press. If Obama was white he'd have a 20pt lead.

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Obama / Biden 08 — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:32:27 GMT

Thank you Mr. Hagel for putting the security of the country ahead of politics. I salute your decency!

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Cindy, Columbus, OH — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:32:30 GMT

Chuck Hagel: My hero..........

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Tzalaran, Lincoln, NE — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:32:35 GMT

That is my Senator! :) Thanks for standing up against your party and speaking the truth.

Wish he was running for reelection...

http://horneddevil.proboards98.com/index.cgi?board=iduspolitics

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Beverly in Chicago — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:32:55 GMT

Sarah and my children can also look at North Pole and see Santa Claus!

However, Sarah struggles to see

• rising food prices
• Inflation rates
• Interest rates
• Budget deficit
• rising transportation costs (that would be…(rail, truck, air, mass transit and, vehicles)
• Unemployment rates

With Mccain/Palin, The Worst Is Yet to Come and you get what you got, literally.
Enough
Enough glossing over!
No way!
No how!
No McCain/Palin!
Nobody but Obama/Biden

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Mr Eko — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:33:01 GMT

"Check out this other Hagel line: "'I think they ought to be just honest about it and stop the nonsense about, "I look out my window and I see Russia and so therefore I know something about Russia,"' he said. 'That kind of thing is insulting to the American people.'"
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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

And OUCH! When one of the most respected Republicans, whose foreign policy credentials cannot be questioned, says that Palin doesn't have the foreign policy experience to be president - that is pretty serious statement.

People are starting to say "Thanks, but no thanks" to Sarah Palin.

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Concerned voter Atl Ga — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:33:42 GMT

AMEN.

I take it back. All republicans arent dumb even though most of them believe in this woman.

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Sherri Richmond TX — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:34:12 GMT

it is about time someone told the truth I am tired of not hearing anything from the LADY (SILENCE)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

obama/biden 08/12

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Common Sense, Texas TX — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:34:12 GMT

He is right!!!! And so someone with some sense has spoken again!!!!

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Nashville_fan — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:34:45 GMT

Interesting that the media is crying foul about Senator Obama's ad linking McCain with Rush Limbaugh - Rush Limbaugh spreads lies on behalf of John McCain and the Republican Party 3 hours a day, 5 days a week.

John McCain has not "rejected and denounced" one word. President Buseh (current and former) call in to congratulate Rush Limbaugh on 20 years of hate mongering.

The derogatory words that Rush Limbaugh said about Mexicans actually came out of his mouth. John McCain knew about it. John McCain didn't say A WORD. And this is not the first (or last) time.

The media can try to pretend like the ad is a low blow, but the low blow comes from Mr. Limbaugh, in his own words, the same guy who basically hand picked John McCain's running mate.

John McCain has a MUCH GREATER RELATIONSHIP with Rush Limbaugh than Senator Obama has with William Ayers, yet the right wing radio nuts have been beating that dead horse for months - with an assist by the media - so spare me the phony outrage.

The ad is FAIR and ACCURATE, so don't try to run for your sordid past now, John McCain.

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rick maryland — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:35:10 GMT

condescendance is the cornerstone of deceit and decadence, my friends

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Carolyn,Conyers, Georgia — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:35:28 GMT

McCain has lost my respect with the selection of Palin for VP I agree with Sen. Hagel. Obama/Biden all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Ed, FW, TX — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:35:59 GMT

Thanks Senator Hagel. With your coming retirement, the GOP will lose a voice of sanity and honesty amid the neo-con slime merchants.

Perhaps Barack will seek your experience and expertise in the Obama Administration. There is always room for honest dissent on the DEM side!

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Obama / Biden 08 — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:36:37 GMT

Thank you Mr. Hagel for putting the security of the country ahead of politics. I salute your decency!

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Oscar, Rio Vista CA — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:36:43 GMT

When your republican colleagues tell you that you are embarrassing, then you know you are embarrassing... to yourself and the country.

And Benjamin from Oregan... you too have embarrassed yourself with such a ridiculous statement.

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Libratine — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:37:05 GMT

Nice REALITY CHECK segment on NBC with Matt Lauer!

RE Palin? Time for the HOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RE: McCain? The man is looking more and more like he is loosing his marbles!!!!!!!!!

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jawillie, Philadelphia, PA. — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:38:12 GMT

Another Republican admits that the Empress has no clothes. Sadly, the McCain/Palin campagin will probably call this SEXIST.

Now that we're no longer talking about lipstick on pigs and pitbulls, it looks like the Palin bounce has landed with a very loud THUD! Welcome to the election, MSM. Glad you could join us.

BTW, Rush Limburger has already accused the REPUBLICAN run state legislature of being SEXIST for persuing the 'Troopergate' scandal. This is the same man who coined the term 'FEMINAZI'.

MAN, I can't wait for the debates.

Obama/Biden '08!

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Dand1212, Vancouver, Wa, — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:38:24 GMT

So let me get this straight, you send a candidate to other countries with less than two months to go before the election to give her a crash course in world policy? This is not on the job training. You have to have some basis to say you have intelegence. It took her six years at five small collages to get a degree in communications, how long will it take for her to conquer foriegn policy, ten years? Give me a break,

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Mark, Logan, OH — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:38:46 GMT

This is all well and good, but Senator Hagle should have gone one step further ...

Not only is Governor Palin not qualified to be vice president, but Senator McCain is not qualified to be president for choosing her as his running mate.

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Pete - Albany, NY — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:38:54 GMT

Go back to Your Neb cornfield, Chuck. What experience does Obama have? NADA. Alaska has Russian and Canadian trade. She is CIC of the AK National Guard. Has Obama done that? Nope. You people can discredit her readiness all you want but that doesn't erase the fact that she does have executive experience, small business experience and Obama has none of that. Also, she more clearly identifies with the average american
corny Chuck (Sent Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:29 AM)

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What a bunch of crap!

Alaska can't negotiate any trade deals with any nation. That's done at the national level!

CIC of the Alaska National Guard is a purely ceremonial position...the powers as governor are extremely limited as governors can not override the power of the president to send guard units overseas and in case of emergency the president can override authority of the governor.

Get real...average Americans can identify with her? Maybe, but would you honestly elect the average American president or vice president?

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Speedway — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:39:04 GMT

Chucky says Palin isn't ready .... and a hundred other VIP's say she is. Matter of opinion now, isn't it?

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Kevin, SF, CA — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:39:07 GMT

Yikes! I really would have had a hard time choosing between a McCain/Hagel ticket and the Obama/Biden ticket. I probably would still go Obama/Biden, but if McCain/Hagel won, I'd be a pretty satisfied camper.

Hagel is an honest Republican, and I hope the likes of him take control of the party in the future. I'm a Republican at heart because I generally believe in smaller government, but these times call for wise leadership, and Obama, Biden, and Hagel all exhibit that quality. McCain and Palin? Not so much.

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twocanpete — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:39:22 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com/
Chuck ain't eating any poop sandwich! They can take it back.

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Concerned voter Atl Ga — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:39:39 GMT

Go back to Your Neb cornfield, Chuck. What experience does Obama have? NADA. Alaska has Russian and Canadian trade. She is CIC of the AK National Guard. Has Obama done that? Nope. You people can discredit her readiness all you want but that doesn't erase the fact that she does have executive experience, small business experience and Obama has none of that. Also, she more clearly identifies with the average american
corny Chuck (-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name one average american who is going through any type of struggle who identifies with this womans Asinine veiw of the real world. I bet for every ONE of your neighbors i can name 10 Americans who will tell you moose hunting and good vision of a native land to you HARDLY qualifies you to do anything but fellowship with your own dumb friends in your own cornfields or deer hunting part of the world.

idiot.

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rick maryland — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:40:16 GMT

condescendance is the cornerstone of deceit and decadence, my friends

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Elmer, Seattle — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:40:24 GMT

Nagel is just saying what all the Republicans really think. This whole Palin thing is an insult to the American voter. Not just the Russian stuff or the dumb quotes. She has been running a sixth grade glee club in Alaska and just simply getting rid of anybody in the club she wants to. The National stage is going to eat Palin alive. McCain standing there grinning beside her looks like Nikita Kruschev when he invaded Hungary.

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John Deloge — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:40:32 GMT

Chuck Hagel one veteran this veteran (me) wouldn't share a foxhole with! He is still smarting for being against General Petraeus and the surge that Hagel said couldn't work.

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Ken, MN — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:40:40 GMT

Definitions:

Paleontology: The study of ancient life forms, particularly as they are seen in fossils.

Palin-tology: Oblivious to current life forms while being seen with a fossil.

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Pete - Albany, NY — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:40:41 GMT

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kathleen Pronesti, Elverson PA — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:40:45 GMT

I watched Hardball last night and when Cris Matthews was grilling that republican it was great, that guy was a typical Republican. At least Chuck has the guts to say the truth, not like the rest of their party, It's like they are a bunch of Stepford Wives. Republicans do not put country first, they put party first, that is very obvious

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Sandra, Tennessee — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:40:52 GMT

Thank you Chuck Hagel for the setting up to the plate and calling a spade a spade! Choising a VP just for political reasons when the candiate is 72 and a cancer survivor is reckless. I too am a cancer survivor and there is always the possibility of a reoccurence! What happened to J M's love of country first?

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Change? We're Not Ready For Change! — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:41:29 GMT

Spoken like a true Washington Insider trying to protect his turf.

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McHowdoIgetridofthischick — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:41:33 GMT

BREAKING: MORE HACKED PALIN EMAILS:

To: John McCain [bigmac@aol.com]
From: Sarah Palin [specialsauce@aol.com]

Re: new email accounts

John:

I set up our new email accounts so that we can run the campaign (and the country!!!) without anyone finding out what we're up to. How do you like the cool names?

Also, could you ask Phil Gramm to give me a call? I need some help with this financial crisis stuff. Is Washington Mutual something that we're going to Washington to fix?

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Levi, Chicago, IL — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:42:24 GMT

Chuck Hagel gets it. Today's Republican Party's motto should be, "America: When you care enough to send the fair-to-middlin'." America deserves better! http://enough2008.blogspot.com/2008/09/republicans-theory-of-government-as.html

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ned san francisco, ca — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:42:50 GMT

NEWS CONFERENCES FOR PALIN!!! NEWS CONFERENCES FOR PALIN!! The McCain campaign knows she could not weather the scrutiny of the national press corp and couldn't answer tough questions about foreign policy. Stop hiding her and show us what she knows(not much I'm sure).

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Michelle J-T, Omaha, NE — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:42:51 GMT

I am from Omaha,Nebraska. Nebraska is an extremely Republican state. But Hagel always speaks the truth which is one of the things I like about him. As a Dem, he is one of the few Republicans that I have immense respct for.

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alex, New Orleans, LA — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:42:52 GMT

It'll be like bring your daughter to work day if McCain brings Palin to the UN to strengthen her foreign relations cred. What will he be doing there anyway? McCain's anger is going to be obvious more and more often when asked uncomfortable questions--look at the last clip from "Morning Joe."

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kirsch59, salem, ct — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:43:04 GMT

Hagel's comments are as good as an endorsement.

Thank you Senator!

Is Colin Powell next?

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:43:06 GMT

Benjamin Snyder, Beaverton, OR (Sent Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:28 AM)
- Not only will those trips give her experience, they will also serve as a distraction for the Obama team and the press as they will focus on here again and not on McCain himself.

Benjamin:

Your kidding of course. I hope you are. What is there, less then 8 weeks before we vote for a President and Vice Presdient? And you think Palin can read books and take a few trips overseas in less then 8 weeks to gain the experience that would give people the confidence they would need in her to handle foreign policy issues and to vote for her?

You are kidding, correct?

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Reno Will — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:43:06 GMT

If the views of republicans like Chuck Hagel and Richard Lugar were at the fore of the party and not those of Bush, McCain, Cheney and Wolfiewitz I'd still probably be a republican. We need two strong parties (at least) in a country this size to have good discourse. Right now Senator Obama has the views and proposals I can get behind. It's wrong to go after Palin so hard...she's just a climber. In my view it's just another poor judgement by McCain and the RNC.

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Obama Is Best For America — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:43:08 GMT

THANK YOU, CHUCK HAGEL! You should be on the Obama team.

Thank God someone has the GUTS to speak up and protect our country from more unqualified people.

Joan Walsh from Salon.com also said it and I applaude her, too.

VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN '08

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Tina,NC — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:45:57 GMT

See, there really are smart Republicans out there!

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John Mehan, San Francisco CA — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:46:04 GMT

Even Karl Rove states that McCain's choice for VP was political. This means that he gave no thought to who would take over in case of his disability or death; it was entirely a move (successful) to energize his failing campaign.

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jesse St.Paul Minnesota — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:46:15 GMT

Chuck,,,,,,,,Nothing else needs to be said,she was brought on this ticket as a side show.But a funny thing happen on the way to 1600.The market has tanked,the lies have been debunked,the country is in real trouble and the lip stack has worn off,the people are now seeing that she has no foreign creds,no military creds,no management creds,and has carried the Bush/Chaney/McShame mantel .Not even close to VP material.

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Sarah....and my last name isn't Palin — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:46:16 GMT

John McCain made a very cynical VP pick. The truth will feel like you're in hell.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:46:22 GMT

corny Chuck (Sent Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:29 AM)

corny:

Thanks for the good laugh. It is appreciated.

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Ken, Fredericksburg, VA — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:46:48 GMT

Chuck is right! And it is refreshing to see a Republica actually demonstrating the thought process - something most right wing wackos ignore daily. I was once a Republican. It is the faul of the idiots in that party that made become an enthusiastic Obama supporter. Obama all the way!

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Bailey Qrtrs, Minneapolis, MN — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:47:00 GMT

Beverly in Chicago--that is too funny! And accurate.

Let's see -- Canada is to the north of Minnesota. I married my high school sweetheart when we were visiting Mexico. I know a member of the National Guard who just finished a tour in Iraq. Oh Boy! Someday, I too, can be a veep candidate.

Kudos to Chuck Hagel. Courage to go against his party and stand up for his country.

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Joe Don, Topeka, KS — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:47:01 GMT

It's disappointing to see anyone buying into the McCain campaign's BlogParrot project.

When all we get is regurgitation of the campaign's lame talking points the hollowness of "Senator Maverick" is exposed for all to see.

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Nathan Barton — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:47:02 GMT

Eat that Leiberman!!!! I am glad conservatives are finally coming out ans saying that she is not the "Savior" McCain & his chronies have been preaching about for weeks. Her response to the question of her posessing any "specific skills" to be President was, "I'm Prepared." She's a joke, and this whole thing is coming unwound for McCain. I would have respected the pick of a guy like Romney, or even Ridge. They at least had been in positons of real leadership and were somewhat seasoned. She's is just George Bush with lipstick on...vacuous and overly self assured.

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An Adult who loves America, GA — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:47:03 GMT

I think she is light on FP experience and I wish the tired talking point of "I can see Russia" would stop. However, she does have a reform record - even better than McCain.

The problem is not the Republicans or the Democrats - It is the politicans. We need some people who don't care about pork and the next election.

We have to fix the systemic problems of Washington - period.

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Adam — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:47:03 GMT

"Go back to Your Neb cornfield, Chuck. What experience does Obama have? NADA. Alaska has Russian and Canadian trade. She is CIC of the AK National Guard. Has Obama done that? Nope. You people can discredit her readiness all you want but that doesn't erase the fact that she does have executive experience, small business experience and Obama has none of that. Also, she more clearly identifies with the average american"
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WOW!! Throw a person from your own party under the bus for speaking the truth? Are you saying that to all the Conservatives who have claimed the same things Hagel has? This is exactly why I am no longer a member of the Republican party!! Too much "it's all about me", and not enough "us". I am proud to now cast my vote for Obama/Biden this November.

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Tackman San Diego, CA — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:47:11 GMT

From the start the choice of Palin to be a heartbeat from a 72 year-old heart raised eyebrows. Many Republicans' first reaction was surprise, but as they always do, they fell in line around the talking points. Palin's bounce is over, it's finally OK for conservatives and Republicans to speak their mind, and the truth hurts. Palin may be qualified for a Cabinet post (though I don't know which one), but she doesn't have near the life experience, management style or original thought to be a potential President.

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Bill, San Antonio, TX — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:47:16 GMT

I think I have more foreign policy experience than Lipstick since throughout my civil service career I've met with officials from at least six foreign countries from Europe to Japan. What a joke she is.

Obama and Biden our only hope in 08!

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Ron Indiana — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:47:41 GMT

Chuck Hagel: Another Republican who will put America First and not the McCain/Palin campaign first. As time goes on there will be more republicans voting for Obama than democrats voting for McOld.

From earlier posts...It seems that a lot of people are wanting a differentiation between negative ads and lying ads. This is one of those "C" changes in politics and the media still has some catching up to do to report on the honesty of all ads. Honestly, you are doing a little bit better. Stick to journalism ethics, report the truth and that will serve you well.

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Joe, St. Paul, MN — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:47:49 GMT

This is priceless. Thank you Chuck Hagel for your honesty and willingness to do the right thing -- even if it bucks the party.

Obama/Hagel, would have been nice too. :)

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Thanks, Houston TX — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:47:49 GMT

Thanks, but no thanks Sarah Palin!!!!!! Oh and also to my friend McShame thanks but no thanks!!!!!

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mb — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:48:26 GMT

Hello Mr. Secretary of Defense

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no joe, no bo, nj — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:48:43 GMT

Chuck Hagel is an idiot.

On the other hand, is you compare experience, it is clear that OBAMA is not qualified to be PRESIDENT. No mention of that, SEnator Hagel.

Or Joe "Boffo" Biden's latest-it is patriotic to pay more taxes.

Get real. Hagel is letting his personal dislike for Senator McCain get in the way of his common sense. That's okay, it's a free country.

That is, unless the socialist gets elected. Then, Hagel will be able to say whatever he wants about his own party, but will be thrown in jail for criticizing 'the One'.

The Democrats are frightening.

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BamaBoy — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:50:02 GMT

I wonder if/when McPalin doesn't get into the white house will the GOP throw her under the bus? When I saw her interview where she said that she could see Russia from Alaska I felt she was some little lamb being exploited by the GOP.

She was picked soley for the political potential her placement on the ticket would generate. NOTHING to do with actually creating a good team to serve the people of this nation...

So if the jig came up and the American people saw through the charade she could be thrown out with the morning trash...Maybe the GOP could even blame her for the loss...

She is barely Mayor material imo...

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Mike, Omaha NE — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:50:09 GMT

Does "corny Chuck" really think that the average American identifies with a person who is anti abortion for victims of incest and rape? Hagel is right.

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Vote Obama — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:50:11 GMT

Can we just vote today then?

Obama/Biden '08

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Jes S.C. — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:50:17 GMT

When will the rest of the Republican Party see through this scheme and lies of the McCain/Palin Ticket? I have voted republican before, but I have voted on the issues not for the party itself. I will vote the issues in this election also. The Rethugs have no solutions on anything nor can they elaborate on any one issue unless it's the "Surge".

Hagel is "right on" and these two clowns have embarrass the party. Plan Sarah experience is to leave a small town like Wasilla in debt while relaxing in her tanning bed dreaming of shooting moose/caribou and let me not forget helpless wolves from a plane. Damm, she could at least give them a fighting chance.

The American people will also get the same chance as the wolves in Alaska if "Pistol Packing Sarah" and "Dufas Mac Cane" win this election. Shot down by the Deregulator and left out on the unbuilt bridge to Ketchican waiting on the pipeline for approval that's being built.

As my friend Sarah said and I quote, "No, but no Thanks"

Chuck Hagel: Palin isn't ready

Faye S. — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:52:07 GMT

Someone in an earlier post mentioned that they can "identify" with McCain and Palin. Honestly speaking, I'm ready for the "A" students to get a chance. Ready for someone that can understand the subject matter...

Chuck Hagel: Palin isn't ready

norm — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:52:48 GMT

Why didn't Chuck mention that Obama was far more
experienced than McCain, since that is who he is
running against. Also, Has Chuck found the other
seven states that Obama said he was going to
campaign in all 57 of? Must have been a flash
back to his early schooling in a Muslim school
in Indonesia since there are 57 Muslim states !

Chuck Hagel: Palin isn't ready

Mardeanne Heffelfinger Camp Verde,Az — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:52:48 GMT

Sarah is a quick study and if she couldn't fulfill her position as Vice President she would not have accepted the nomination. She is full of energy and she does have experience. I think you enjoy bashing her with your unkind words but you must remember she can handle whatever you have to say. She is strong. John McCain knew what he was doing when he chose her. Instead of allowing her the opportunity most of you are against her. Time will tell.

Chuck Hagel: Palin isn't ready

Joe Dowdle, Louisville, KY — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:52:50 GMT

Well if this isn't the Koolaide drinkers society here...rename this site Obamatown...Chucky baby is nothing more than a democrat in republican clothes...he's an idiot...you would rather put a person in the white house who has run for more offices than running an office...he's a dummy without a ventriloquist...leave him at a podium without a teleprompter and he's lost....and Biden is the second most liberal person behind NOBama...get with the real program kids and get the stars out of your eyes. you elect this moron who ran a block watch somewhere is chi-town and we will be a leftist state run with a marxist theory...Get with the real program...McCain/Palin...

Chuck Hagel: Palin isn't ready

Dave, Collegeville, PA — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:52:58 GMT

Oh, and another thing: just in case the Crypt Keeper and the Church Lady do end up in the White House, I would like to point out that I had Chicken Parmagiana for dinner last night and I like Dean Martin. By their criteria, this makes me the perfect choice for ambassador to Italy.

Chuck Hagel: Palin isn't ready

Peter, Downey, CA — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:53:00 GMT

McHowdoIgetridofthischick, if your e-mail is true you should be in JAIL. If it's false, you're an idiot.

Chuck Hagel: Palin isn't ready

Lyn, St Geo, Ut — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:21:22 GMT

I can see Mesquite, Nev does that make me a gambler?? Go Chuck!!! Tell it like it is for a change from the GOP!!! Hey John take a listen, your gal isn't ready for prime time!!