Palin: Running for Elected Office or ROYAL EMPRESS DEVINE?

Bill, don't think I haven't thought about that!   But since I joined Care2, I met folks who promised me political asylum in their countries if it comes to that.  LOL!

I have been writing about stuff rich and powerful people don't like for a while now.  They don't blink, it seems.  People only care what SIGNIFICANT people think, don't you know?  And the only thing that makes one truly significant to worldly people is worldly goods, of which I have less than a few.  So I should be OK.

Thanks for your comment! 

Thanks for the flag and comment, Master_Jim!  But please!  Have a care for your head!

Bill has spoken of the penchant Her Royal Highness has for revenge, and I fear that it is no idol rumor.  Hark!  January is just over yonder horizon, Jim.  If things go as Bill anticipates, what is left of our Constitutional rights may soon come to naught.  So take my advice and purchase a ticket now while January's rates are cheap.  I would if I could, but alas, I must stay near the castle's outer gates for now.

I know two people......

Wouldn't this be a natural for that nice new-fangled Opinion flag?

Pep, Karen Hatter instructed me that I need only put "opinion" in the tags.  Did I misunderstand her, or was she in error?  Please let me know.  Thanks.

Pep, I put the flag, as suggested. 

It is my sincere opinion that Gov. Palin should speak to the American people through the press (without passing out the approved questions) about her vision for the country and what she feels that she has to offer as vice president.  Essentially, political contests are much like job applications.  Gov. Palin is applying for a position -- the second highest office in the land, perhaps in the world -- and she should expect to answer interview questions.  It is only fair and no more than should be expected by any candidate for any public office.

Mary

Thank you so much.

I don't have any problems, given the rigors of the convention--let alone the smears!--with her controlling her schedule. I don't think a candidate needs to be available 24/7, on a schedule dictated by media.

She's not refusing to give interviews, she's just controlling her own schedule. They all do that. She's just going to take heat for it, just like she's taking heat for everything.

I wouldn't hire someone who would allow every Tom, Dick, and Harry in the media to run their schedule. Maintaining control of your work process and your schedule is a vital part of leadership.

That's in general. In specific, the way her family has been attacked, including her teenage daughter, I'd darn well advise her to do what others do: set limits. I don't know if you've ever managed a major press conference or interview (I have, many times), or been the person on the hot seat (I have0, the bottom line is; it's OK to set limits. In fact, you're an idiot if you don't.

It's OK for people to interview her fairly on the issues. But so far, there hasn't been much fair about anything that's happened to her or her family. When the media can get themselves back on track with issues vs. personal attacks, then that door will open.

 Saying "no" is also a vital part of leadership.

That explains it then.  Maybe she will soon meet the press, or perhaps it will be like Christmas morning.  The public will accept the wonderfully wrapped gift, and see what's inside after inauguration day!

I must be honest.  Part of why I am upset with the GOP is that the USDOJ under the Bush Admin. will not investigate the secret arrest and death of my brother, Larry, in Shelby County Jail, although it was already under federal jurisdiction when he was held for all that time while we looked for him to give him his heart meds.  It just makes me wonder about citizens' rights under another GOP administration. 

Ordinarily, I don't even follow the news closely, much less political campaigns.  But I think this campaign bears watching because of the injustices I have learned about and experienced during the past few years.  End of story.

Mary Neal - http://wrongfuldeathoflarryneal.com

What a "femme shien" she is! Who the heck gave her the idea she was queen turd of turd island? She is so full of herself she's constipated!

Hi, Mary. I shared with you my method of tagging. There really isn't a set of rules governing this. Sorry for the confusion.

As I stated, using myself as an example, if I write a lead in for a story that contains an obvious opinion, I flag it as Opinion.

If the lead in just states the facts within the article but, the article itself is an op-ed piece, I put opinion in the tags.

I've shared my method with a staff member and was not told to do otherwise.  

Thanks for the flag and comments, Karen. 

Before you and my Care2 friend, Black Tiger, spoke, I was beginning to think that I was the one being unreasonable to want to hear more from Governor Palin, herself, regarding her candidacy.  Why should Governor Palin expect potential voters to rely on unsubstantiated reports and inuindo when she is able to speak for herself regarding her political positions on issues and answer questions about her general preparedness for office?  That is what all the other candidates have been doing for some time now, and it is likely what Governor Palin did quite effectively in her prior political contests.

For that matter, what makes the GOP think that voters are satisfied with this "wait and see game" regarding Governor Palin's candidacy for such high office?  Don't they want people to know enough about her to feel confident placing her in the position of second in command?  How could the GOP expect to run such a campaign and emerge victorious?

Please tell me the voting machines and other election issues from past presidential contests have been properly addressed.

Mary

I get lots of comments on this article that are not allowed to come through, possibly because they are unkind.  Please realize that I only voiced out loud what many Americans believe to be true.  Governor Palin must interview for the job she is applying for, just as you and I must do.  The vice presidency of the United States of America is not a position one can be appointed to by any other than voters, hopefully through a fair election process.

It is good for us to discuss such matters and be allowed to know more about our political candidates for elected office.  Is this still to be a GOVERNMENT BY THE PEOPLE, or not?

Even my GOD said to us, "Come, let us reason together."  ~ Isiah 1:18.

Is Empress Palin higher than God, whom she apparently hears from personally on matters of war?  See:  http://www.nowpublic.com/culture/palin-calls-war-iraq-task-god

Mary

Bill,  I once let fear keep me from acting promptly in my justice issues, and the Holy Spirit brought this scripture to memory:

 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.  But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. ~ Luke 12:4-5

People should be careful with saying things that could be construed as being threatening toward a Child of God.  He listens, and He protects.

The fact that you talk this way, even though I suspect you are joking (?), is bad press for Governor Palin.  It feeds the impression that she is a vendictive, mean-spirited, controlling, bad-tempered, unGodly witch.  And I am sure Governor Palin would not appreciate her supporters giving the public that opinion of her at a time when she might be suffering from Laryngitis or stage fright.

Blessings,

Mary

No, Mary, it isn't unreasonable. The press has tip toed lightly around Senator McCain's health and age since the beginning of his run for the White House.

Some mention he has had several bouts with skin cancer. It is only quickly mentioned that, if elected, he would be the oldest president to be elected. That's what makes Governor Palin's views on world issues so important. Given the attempts to disguise obvious untruths already uncovered, more needs to be revealed about her.

No one is wishing ill to state the obvious and it is understood that a candidate seeking the presidency chooses his running mate for a variety of reasons and chief among them is their view and understanding of the world.

The American people most definitely need to know who the governor from Alaska is and what she knows and understands since she inquired what it was that a vice president did.

If that is an office she is aspiring to fill and being, as is repeated by many, a heart beat away from the presidency, inquiring minds want and need to know.  

The UPDATE to this story about Gov. Palin finally condescending to meet the press this week is good news, and I hope something of substance comes out of it.  Specifically, I hope she can shed light on the Washington Post article I received this morning that concerned me about her budgeting skills and our already exhausted treasury:

Good stuff duo

Thank you, Sputnic.  More of Palin's "budgeting" problems have surfaced today.  I may post the link later.

Mary

Unfortunately, your candidate for the Republican Vice Presidency Ticket, is now out shining her Candidate for Presidency, John McCain. Whose Campaign Manager has said to keep her on the back burner in the next two months. She`s blown to much smoke out of her tucas and will no longer be the intended asset John McCain hoped she would be. Media Coverage is between Senator Obama and Governor Pallin. John McCain is practically out of the picture. How effect is that! Senator Obama doesn`t have to do much at all now to secure his seat.