I am not a Republican (no surprise there) and I think it would be blasphemous of me to classify myself as a Democrat (as I really don’t follow the party). I am however a citizen of the United States of America and a distant – although not ardent - observer of this election process. I must confess that I take all politician's words with a grain of salt: as I believe each individual to a certain extent is trying to either advance their career, or attain greater power. My measure of who to take seriously, and possibly vote for, is therefore determined not only by the individual who is going to do more good than harm in their quest to attain a higher position, but also the means in which they choose to reach this end.
That being said, based on my observations and following of this electoral process, I, like I’m sure every other citizen out there was surprised by the VP choice of McCain. However, I held my peace and passed no judgment on this individual until I had heard both sides of the story.
Needless to say, I watched her speech yesterday, and I was really saddened by what I saw. Besides the jabs that were made towards the “opposition,” I saw a woman who clearly knew nothing of which she spoke. Big Empty Words with a touch of cynical humor. It has been hailed as a well delivered speech; but give any actor a good speech and I doubt you’d be disappointed in the outcome. It has been said that “people who live in glass houses do not throw stones” yet it seems like members of the McCain camp have not gotten this memo.
If the main criticism of your opposition is a lack of experience; what sense does it make to choose a second-in command who sees no distinction between her level of experience to that of the “community organizer” (forgetting that he was a community organizer over a decade ago and has since gotten unparalleled experience). If your main criticism of your opposition is that he is a good orator whose only ability is to draw crowds; it would make sense to choose a second-in-command who is just as good an orator. However, the McCain camp fails to realize that it is one thing to give a good speech yet another to give a speech that is not only accurate but also reflective of you (considering the whole idea is to show yourself to the world). In sum, I say to Sarah Palin: George Bush called, and he wants his speech back!
How dare the McCain camp try to bamboozle us into thinking being a good member of the PTA with a pretty face and ability to throw in a few good punch lines qualifies you to become the VP of such a great nation. No offense to Sarah Palin as I’m sure she in her own right has been a commendable governor of Alaska, however, she needs to return in a few years, after she has been schooled in National affairs (talk less of Foreign affairs). America is looking for a breathe of fresh air. However, we need a breathe of fresh air that can hold their own within the International Realm. You cannot take a crash-course in “How to Become a Vice President”, when the welfare and lives of millions (not 9000) people depend on it (both in and outside the US of A).
Let us therefore learn the past (a la George W. Bush), watch the present (and the magic tricks politicians are trying to pull off) and create the future!!!
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Now that I’ve gotten that off my chest. Moving right along...
...Is anyone else loving Leanne from Project Runway???? Now, that’s a small time girl making big waves – talking the talk and sewing the sew (corny?!? lol I’m allowed one corny line per post). And she says she’s never left the country?!?! She coulda totally fooled me with the fashion she designs. Someone get the girl a passport. Sheer Genius!
Her Bio:This Portland native first got her itch for design at the early age of 12, after designing ballet costumes. A graduate from the FIDM in San Francisco, Leanne was the recipient of the Levis/Dockers Fashion Designer of Tomorrow scholarship. Much of her designs are influenced by her five-plus years as a graphic designer and can be described as innovative, structural and sophisticated, resulting in a style that's unquestionably her own. Her feverish appetite for fashion and creation probably appetite for fashion and creation probably lent a hand in naming her line "Leanimal," currently being sold in Portland, New York, and Seattle. < http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/season/5/bios/bios.php?designer=leanne>
Loving her!!! Some of my Leanne favs below:
Click Here are more pics of the design at the bottom...'cos that picture does it no justice!
1 comment:
well put....
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