Senator McCain has surprised everyone by selecting the relatively unknown Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska as his running mate. As you might suspect, given the typically American high-minded approach to electing our leaders, people are very interested in learning more about Governor Palin. According to this Time Magazine article, the top internet search terms about the governor were:
1. Sarah Palin
2. Vogue Magazine
3. Photos
4. Beauty Pageant
5. Bio
6. Biography
7. Pictures
8. Scandal
9. Alaska Governor
10. Hot
And yes, the article contains a headshot of the glamorous Ms Palin from 1984.
The population of Alaska has gone up by approximately 15% as a result of the influx of two groups of new residents: news teams searching for more skeletons in Governor Palin's closet, and Republican operatives positioning themselves to spin anything that turns up. If the glaciers were in trouble before, this new blast of hot air will be their death knell.
As we get ready for the inevitable round of Presidential and Vice-Presidential "debates" (I put the term in quotes for the obvious reason that they aren't really debates in the classical sense), a little history may be of interest. The September issue of Smithsonian Magazine has a wonderful article on the greatest series of debates in American history: those between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas in 1858. It's a great warts-and-all look at a pivotal moment of our history.
In case you were wondering, at this juncture, I'm still supporting Nobody:
After all, if we're going to elect an empty suit, we may as well elect a real empty suit.And that's all for today.
Have a good day. More thoughts tomorrow.
Bilbo
6 comments:
She's turned me from almost tolerating McCain to thinking he hasn't a brain in his head.
I think the empty suit sounds like our best bet! There are so many articles out there highlighting the two parties and candidates that I seem more confused than ever. I'm still undecided and hope and pray that I will get guidance as time draws near.
Sarah is my pin-up girl!
I see a lot of credibility in voting for an empty suit. But the attacks on Gov. Palin are so over the top its almost funny. Until she was named I actually was like you and thought they were all just a bunch of empty suits.
Not spewing politics or how I'll vote but I do like the Maverickness even within her own party that Palin certainly has displayed.
It is discouraging to see all the hit pieces on her when as I have searched her record I find a much more principled person.
Great post.
Obama and Palin. Talk about a fresh start. To bad we can't vote separatly.
And in Missouri we actually do vote separatly for Governor and Lt. Governor.
I adore that "Vote For Nobody" pic! Yay!
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