Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

no joe, no bo, nj — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:14:04 GMT

Nice job. I see the fine hand of Bill Clinton in this action.

Not to mention the fact that Biden was invited, and declined.

Should those of us who support Israel suddenly begin to trust Barack Obama? I surely don't.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Itsy Bitsy — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:15:53 GMT

Well, then Palin is just not going to invite these organizers to her Christmas party.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Libratine — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:15:58 GMT

Good.

McCain and Palin are merely puppets dressed in POW patriotism and celebrity packaging alongside a western soundtrack. If you look past the facade and you will see that this election is REALLY between Obama/Biden (funded in large part by grass root American efforts) and GOP lobbyists - and NO they don't care about us - they care about profit, power and influence. PERIOD..

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Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

judy gannon — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:16:44 GMT

I guess it is time to spread the fear!

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Hope I'm First — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:17:19 GMT

There a one post limit now on each subject?

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Obama/Biden '08 — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:19:11 GMT

We have it wrong. McCain isn't Bush; Palin is. Both of them have become persona non-grata.

Translation: Bush, and Palin are treated like Timmy Loomis, the kid with cooties in the 'Bad News Bears'!

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

no joe, no bo, nj — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:19:30 GMT

First Read: where are the posts that came in to the previous articles? I know I posted; didn't you get anything from Eric in Salinas or Clair in Tuscaloosa? Maybe Pat in Boston was busy?

I realize that you need ten or fifteen Obama supporters to every McCain supporter, but, seriously, they can't ALL have been tonguetied on these subjects.

Get real.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Holly S., Bradley, NY — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:19:35 GMT

Now that Jewish organization will have to go to Rent-A-Protester. That's where the Democrats get all their protesting needs taken care of.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

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Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Paulson Hines — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:21:21 GMT

"The IRS is very clear, Hillary Clinton does not equal Sarah Palin," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. "You have to have equal representation of candidates."
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Biden would go, but he's already reached his gaffe quota for the week.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Interested Texan — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:21:31 GMT

"disinvited"???

I would love it if McCain "disoffered" Palin the VP spot on the ticket. I am not a McCain supporter, but I sure was hoping that he'd pick somebody smart so that we'd be in good shape just in case something happened to him.

I wonder, after all of the events of the past couple of weeks, if the Republicans would like to "unnominate" their nominees and put together a more qualified ticket, like Hagel/Romney.

At least Hillary was smart enough to uninvite herself to this disorganized protest! She's one tough, smart cookie, and I hope to see more of her on the campaign trail (and in a future Obama administration)!

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Leni,Michigan — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:21:57 GMT

Can she see Iran from her home? By the way, who is caring for the Palin Children? Her husband is with her every time I have seen her. Some parenting!!!!!! THIS IS NOT SEXIST,THIS IS ON BOTH OF THEM.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Joey Columbus, OH — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:23:28 GMT

What the... Disinvited? This is not a word, boys. Try 'uninvited'. Disinvited, despite being all over the blogs, is NOT A WORD. Stop using it. Even spell check in Firefox knows the truth. Don't you have degrees, people?

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

LoOK — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:24:07 GMT

I think it is a shame Hillary withdrew. It would have been nice to see a woman with intelligence and experience speak, and then listen to Palin try to sound the same.

http://lastofourkind.blogspot.com

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

A.Brocco,Albuquerque,NM — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:24:20 GMT

Come Nov. 4th, she is going to be disenvited to a lot of things! Get used to it.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Chris Robinson, Chicago, il — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:30:01 GMT

How is this the fault of Democratic partisans?

Apparently, Palin should never have been invited in the first place.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

KP, California — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:30:22 GMT

Palin just cancelled appearances at two major fundraisers in California too - is that Obama's fault as well? I sure hope so!

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=14&entry_id=30444&tsp=1

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Let's blame Palin for this too — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:33:37 GMT

Since the media's decision to disect every last breath Sarah Palin has taken over the past 10 years, I'm sure somehow that we'll soon hear that this cancellation is Palin's "fault" as well. How many more stories will we hear re-hashed about her Wasilla earmark requests or about her family? It's funny, but when is the last time you guys re-introduced your listeners to the Obama and Biden controversial issues? After all, this is now the general election when many people are first beginning to read and listen. Shouldn't those people have the right to read and listen about his great real estate deal from Tony Rezko, his close relationship to Bill Ayers, the unaccounted moneys from his community organizer days, his relationship to Reverand Wright and whether he truely did know about Wright's radical views and associations with radical islamic guys like Farrakan...? Or Biden's plagiarism issues, his lobbyist son, his lying about his grades in college, his many verbal gaffes in interviews and speeches??? Wouldn't that only be fair and right? Or is that too much to ask from a media who's clearly drunk in their love for Obama?

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

gg, fl — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:34:25 GMT

Absolutely awesome, finally someone is not playing the games with the McCain Campaign trying to prove Palin can Sit and Look like a VP just use the meeting because after that it would have been photo ops and 30 ads by the McCain campaing.

Judging from Palin's inability to answer one question own her own with a clear response, we really don't know what she's responding to it's certainly not the question.

On Women's equality she was asked for specifics to show how she supports women. Her response, TITLE 9, unbelieveable. A college football rule that says men and women must get the same financial support and equipment.

Thanks Palin, talk about just doesn't get it!

good for Sen. Clinton she can smell a con when she sees it.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Shirley Macomber — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:34:59 GMT

Where in the world will it stop?? I saw nothing in that article that said the Dem had anything to do with Ms Palin being disinvited. Can't they get anything right??? Or does it all have to be half truths and lies????????

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Benny, SFBayArea, California — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:35:56 GMT

"Governor Palin was pleased to accept an invitation to address this rally and show her resolve on this grave national security issue, regrettably that invitation has since been withdrawn under pressure from Democratic partisans,"

But Palin's participation made the non-profit groups planning the event concerned they would lose their tax-exempt status, if only one party's presidential or vice presidential candidate was invited to speak.

"The IRS is very clear"

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So, the McCain campaign insists this is partisan politics perpetrated by the Democrats yet it is obvious to anyone with a freakin brain that this is an issue that is dictated by the rules of the IRS.
Who wants to mess with the IRS over something as trivial as this but we know why the Republicans want to make this a political issue.

McCain/Palin: Politics as usual.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Conrad, Los Angeles, CA — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:36:00 GMT

Was this event planned in response to the SNL skit?

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Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Terry, Great Plains — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:36:29 GMT

No McCain. She was initially the only one invited. Hillary( not running) withdrew for the apparent reason of not trying to speak for the candidates. It seems pressure to invite Palin was by one of her advisors. Once again the facts get in your way.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

bill, ga — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:37:16 GMT

I suppose that "Democratic partisans" means the Internal Revenue Service, under John McCain's definition.

Seriously, why does anyone spend a moment listening to anything McCain's campaign says anymore?

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Shari, Germantown, MD — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:37:26 GMT

I can see it all now...the GOP will insist that she was uninvited because of the Democrats. They will ignore the fact that it has to do with the IRS. Personally, she doesn't have the gravitas to be on the same stage as Elie Weisel.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Libratine — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:37:35 GMT

"Governor Palin was pleased to accept an invitation to address this rally and show her resolve on this grave national security issue, regrettably that invitation has since been withdrawn under pressure from Democratic partisans," reads the statement. "We stand shoulder to shoulder with Republicans, Democrats and independents alike to oppose Ahmadinejad's goal of a nuclear armed Iran. Senator Obama's campaign had the opportunity to join us. Senator Obama chose politics rather than the national interest."

"Democratic partisans???" Wasn't the relationship on the McCain side??? Also the initial invite based upon that relation???

These people speak in forked tongues. Can't they just back out with grace and dignity please?????

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Mollie, Wisc. — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:40:12 GMT

Why is it when something like this happens, it is always the Democrats fault ? Do we have to listen to McCains campaign and their complaining all the time ? This man is acting like some spoiled child. "I'm taking my ball and go home !" Palin is probably happy she didn't have to be there, she wouldn't be prepared anyway. McCain os now the Vice President on the ticket, it's Palin/McCain. That's how Sarah tells it anyway.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Mike D. Redmond, WA — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:42:37 GMT

To blame this disinvitation on Barack Obama is absurd. The McCain campaign is looking to spin this disinvitation in a manner that makes it look like Democrats and specifically Obama pushed for this or pressured the event planners and coordinaters to withdraw her invitation. This is a false, and entirely unfounded accusation.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

laughaday — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:43:29 GMT

Well rally organizers, how does it feel to be played like a grand piano?

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

John Alexander,PA — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:44:05 GMT

WAAAAA WAAAAA WAAAAAAA Crybabies. Sarah can't show hor bona fide cramming of issues WAAAAAAAAA!!

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Libratine — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:45:17 GMT

HEY FIRST READ!!!!!!!!!!

How about the Palin/McCain administration gaffe today???? I'm telling you, McDementia need to watch over his soup!!!!! I think she, chosen by God, may be watching over the Supreme Court!

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

afisher — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:47:29 GMT

opps now she won't be a Foreign Policy EXPERT

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

DV, CA — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:48:20 GMT

Oh, check that out. Another lobbyist in the McCain camp. This one prepping Palin. Imagine that.

Staff meeting!

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

EJ Portland Oregon OBAMA State! — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:48:26 GMT

Puh-leze, can we ever read/hear a back peddle response from the McSmear camp that DOESN'T use Obamas or the Democratic partys name? McCain's storm troopers are losing ground and are now beyond being comical.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Eddy Sansome, New York, NY — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:49:36 GMT

Bwaaaaah! "regrettably that invitation has since been withdrawn under pressure from Democratic partisans," states the McCain campaing press release. Whaaaat? Palin's invitation was withdrawn by the organizers including the organization's president who is married to one of McCain's chief advisors. Ooooooh yeah, the McCain camp is a kabal of liars. I forgot.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

kathy, charlotte — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:51:48 GMT

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Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

janatpour, Mohsen — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:54:11 GMT

Can McCain camp. say anything honest? I wonder!!!

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

nebraska dem — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:54:39 GMT

I'd disinvite her too. She's bad news, and dirtier than most worms. Truth is not in her (Palin's) vocabulary, and she missed HER ethics classes when she transferred from college to college. Ethical people do not dodge investigations, especially after they say sure, no problem in the beginning.

Plus, Hillary, a woman who has a clue about this cause, and is totally more knowledgeable about it, was completely dissed when they invited Palin. There is no comparison between the two, and I wouldn't want a woman who's claim to foreign policy is that she can see Russia from her state to speak at an event such as this.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

McCanIusethesecretservicetositonthisgirl — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:54:41 GMT

LEAKED PALIN EMAIL:

To: Todd Palin [quarterpounder@aol.com]
From: Sarah Palin [specialsauce@aol.com]

RE: UN rally

Todd,

OMG!! The Jesus killers don't want me at the rally. Like I really wanted to go - NOT!!! lol

You need to have a talk with Big Mac and tell him that if he tries to send me to one more rally with these people, he's going to get "Todded" just like Moneghan.

It's my party now ;)

Sarah

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Sandy, California — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:55:20 GMT

McCain is such a lying little creep! It was his campaign, Sarah Palin and himself who wanted to turn this important event into a publicity stunt for Sarah Palin. Just like "she can see Russia from her porch", she would use this event to add to her resume "Foreign Leader Relationships" - yah, "I shook hands with them once". WOW how the world leaders are going to laugh their butts off if Palin, oops, if McCain wins this election.

I have never been a Hilary supported, but I applaud her on this one!

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

J Rosen Central Florida — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:56:11 GMT

This doesn't pass the smell test. I am disgusted.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Lyn, KCMO — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:57:03 GMT

"regrettably that invitation has since been withdrawn under pressure from Democratic partisans," reads the statement."

And the McCain campaign would rather start a war than loose an election...

Pitiful... but, keep digging fellas - it will be over soon...

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Terry S, El Paso, TX — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:57:26 GMT

IRS rules and suddenly it is the fault of Senator Obama

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Fed Up With Foolishness — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:58:32 GMT

"Senator Obama's campaign had the opportunity to join us. Senator Obama chose politics rather than the national interest."

McCain campaign, shut the hell up!

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

twocanpete — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:58:55 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com/
Since Iran's closer to New York that would make Hillary the expert, right?

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

diffran summerville sc — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:00:08 GMT

And John McCain rather put this whole country at risk by choosing a poor excuse of a VP just to try to win the white house.
and is a shame
OBAMA

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

middle-aged educated Independent white guys for obama — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:00:44 GMT

Hooray for the disinvite! It's pretty clear the only reason she received an invite is due to collusion between the McWilliamHenryHarrison campaign and his surrogates at fully partisan special interest group. Palin appearing at the event would have only been a vain attempt to put lipstick on her non-existent foreign-policy experience.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

California — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:04:37 GMT

Where does the McCain campaign get this stuff? What proof is there that the Democratic party pressured the group into disinviting Palin? Looks like the IRS was the reason and I don't see them on the ballot!

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

SuperD — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:06:51 GMT

No Truth
No Honor
No McCain

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Maggie, NYC — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:07:02 GMT

Does the b.s. never end with McCain/Palin, a/k/a McPain? You'd have to be out of your mind to vote these two in. Oh and speaking of Palin, is she cognizant of anything? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/18/palins-transparency-proposal-already-exists-in-dc/

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Sophia — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:07:11 GMT

Well this is best-We don't need Palin who to me is very hegemonic to be representing our country of people who are very diverse!

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Marilyn, Phoenix, Arizona — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:14:54 GMT

Palin's response for being uninvited speaks for itself. Or should I say Bush's speach writers - she fully intended and indeed DID politicize it.

They were 100% correct and removing her as was Hillary in removing herself. Hillary showed class and judgement - another stark difference from Palin.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

jawillie, Philadelphia, PA — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:17:00 GMT

"Governor Palin was pleased to accept an invitation to address this rally and show her resolve on this grave national security issue, regrettably that invitation has since been withdrawn under pressure from Democratic partisans," reads the statement.
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OMFG THIS IS REDICULOUS TO THE POINT OF BEING A FELONY! The PLANNERS themselves were the ones protesting the invitation because it was done without consent and because of the IRS implications (you can't invite one side without the other). Will these people PLEASE STOP ACTING LIKE A BUNCH OF WHINNY LITTLE B17CH3S WHENEVER THEY DON'T GET THEIR WAY!

Obama/Biden '08!

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Enos the Eskimo — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:25:53 GMT

I see the "reformer" label is becoming tarnished for caribou barbie...turns out she was the queeen of pork while mayor of wasila...

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Doreen Augusta Maine — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:27:17 GMT

These nonprofit groups do have to be very careful. They should not include policians at all. And, for the McCain people to make this political is less than classy.

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

we the people, Hawaii — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:28:20 GMT

You'll have to excuse me I think I'm going to be sick!

Come on news people call them on this one for pete's sake!! They have nothing but lies to offer and blame the dems for everything. It's so sad that repubs can't see through the b.s. And they say we are drinking the cool aid????

Palin disinvited from Iran protest rally

Rick in SC — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:29:50 GMT

Don't be stupid. Vote the Socialist / Marxist party this year !!!!! They're everywhere. Resistance is futile.