Gary_Yngve Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Asked what newspapers and magazines she reads, Palin - a journalism major in college - could not name one publication. "I've read most of them, again with a great appreciation for the press, for the media," she said at first. Couric responded, "What, specifically?" "Um, all of them, any of them that have been in front of me all these years." "Can you name a few?" "I have a vast variety of source where we get our news," Palin said. Quote
prole Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 In an Arnold Schwarzenegger voice: "Ahm here to lead, naht to read". Quote
STP Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 She doesn't have time to read. Betcha she listens here. Quote
StevenSeagal Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Asked what newspapers and magazines she reads, Palin - a journalism major in college - could not name one publication. "I've read most of them, again with a great appreciation for the press, for the media," she said at first. Couric responded, "What, specifically?" "Um, all of them, any of them that have been in front of me all these years." "Can you name a few?" "I have a vast variety of source where we get our news," Palin said. Quote
STP Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Hey, don't misunderestimate her. It doesn't take much to be the Decider. [video:youtube]e7miLffG_Dg Quote
Mal_Con Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Here is a pix of her with a John Birch Society rag "The New American" on her desk Quote
No. 13 Baby Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Heard a rumor about this last week - it's true: Palin says there are Supreme Court decisions she disagrees with -- but she cannot cite a single case. Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 Heard a rumor about this last week - it's true: Palin says there are Supreme Court decisions she disagrees with -- but she cannot cite a single case. Can you? Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 Pretty short answer. Busy Googling are we? Too bad Palin doesn't get the same luxury. Quote
No. 13 Baby Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 No need to Google; I answered the question you posed. Looks like someone went to a 4th tier law school. Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 "I'm sorry, Mr. Baby. This may be a 4th tier law school, but I'm afraid even here I can't pass a student who can't answer the test question." Quote
Gary_Yngve Posted October 2, 2008 Author Posted October 2, 2008 off the top of my head: marbury v madison scopes v whoever (tennessee?) brown v (kansas) board (of education) roe v wade bush v gore recently there have been cases advocating legal rights for guantanamo detainees, reversing affirmative action in michigan i think, some shit about cheney.. i'd expect more from a politician, especially a vp wannabe, than an engineer Quote
rob Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 Even I can think of a couple, Tvash. I'm not sure why you're giving her a free pass. Especially since she so easily states that there are plenty she disagrees with, and then fails to come up with any. For example, what was that eminent domain decision? Somebody vs. New London or something? Another one is Gonzales v. Somebody -- ruling against state's rights to legislate medical marijuana Gary, you disagree with Brown v Board of Education?? You disagree with roe v. wade? Weird. Quote
Gary_Yngve Posted October 2, 2008 Author Posted October 2, 2008 oh, i forgot it was ones you disagree with. i was just listing ones in general. Quote
rob Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 phew! I thought maybe FW had taken over your avatar Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) The original poster of this comment wasn't able to do what he was criticizing Palin for. I simply called bullshit on that double standard. Edited October 2, 2008 by tvashtarkatena Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) It's also not such an easy question. We all know about Roe v. Wade, for example, but can anyone here articulate any of the court's arguments as to why it voted the way it did, or describe the limitations of the decision? Given that 40% of Washington voters don't know that 'member of the GOP' and 'Republican' mean the same thing, how many Americans could answer this same question? The answer is; not many. Now, not being able to remember where you get your news from, that's another story. Edited October 2, 2008 by tvashtarkatena Quote
rob Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 It's also not such an easy question. We all know about Roe v. Wade, for example, but can anyone here articulate any of the court's arguments as to why it voted the way it did, or describe the limitations of the decision? Given that 40% of Washington voters don't know that 'member of the GOP' and 'Republican' mean the same thing, how many Americans could answer this same question? The answer is; not many. Now, not being able to remember where you get your news from, that's another story. I agree with you that most americans probably couldn't answer this question intelligently. But, I would expect the potential VP of the United States to be better than "most people" in this regard. I notice Biden was able to answer the question intelligently, for example. BTW, the more I listen to Biden, the more I like him. Is it just me? Or maybe he just seems so damn good when compared to the train-wreck that is Gov. Palin. Quote
joblo7 Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 its kind of cute the way americans still feel there is an election going on.........with choices and stories etc.. Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 It's also not such an easy question. We all know about Roe v. Wade, for example, but can anyone here articulate any of the court's arguments as to why it voted the way it did, or describe the limitations of the decision? Given that 40% of Washington voters don't know that 'member of the GOP' and 'Republican' mean the same thing, how many Americans could answer this same question? The answer is; not many. Now, not being able to remember where you get your news from, that's another story. I agree with you that most americans probably couldn't answer this question intelligently. But, I would expect the potential VP of the United States to be better than "most people" in this regard. I notice Biden was able to answer the question intelligently, for example. BTW, the more I listen to Biden, the more I like him. Is it just me? Or maybe he just seems so damn good when compared to the train-wreck that is Gov. Palin. Biden is a class act all the way. An admirable family man (none of this cheating on your injured wife with a rich space alien bullshit), a straight shooter, and extremely experienced, and knowledgeable, and well educated. He's very well respected on both sides of the isle. I don't think Obama could have made a better choice. The debate tonight will be a taste test between Veuve Clicquo and a Mickey's. Of course, there are many Americans who love a Big Mouth. Quote
Mal_Con Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 Roe v. Wade is a difficult case to talk about because there were several opinions including concurrences and dissents. The opinions were not particularly well reasoned in many commentators opinion. That of course was not the question, I believe RR could easily have cited many of the Supremes opinions he did not agree with and he was neither a lawyer or a huge intellect Either of the Bush's also. Recent examples include the Shievo denial of cert., the Exxon case and the eminent domain for a private development. It seems that she has a congenital inability to cite anything that might be controversial. ie. NYT, WaPo too liberal, WSJ WaTimes to conservative. Quote
rob Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 I think she's just afraid to answer a question. "Gov. Palin, do you like pepperoni on your pizza?" "Well, charlie, I enjoy all sorts of pizza, of the type which I have seen all around our state, but I believe first and foremost, and in addition to the american people, who, and I believe, and John McCain has always said the American worker is our greatest natural resource, which is why we must not blink, Charlie, we must not blink when defending ourself against extremists who are HELL-BENT on attacking america and her allies, or in addition to that which I have seen to be true." Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 Nearly all supreme court decisions are similarly complex. Yes, Palin should know more. My point was this: when you take a pot shot at someone, anyone, you should at least be able do what you claim they cannot; clearly not the case with Mr. Baby. Palin should have at least had some knowledge of the Exxon ruling, considering that the accident took place in her state and involved oil, her 'area of expertise', according to John McCain. We all know the Palin is a figurehead, a mascot. She's there to relate to the everyday folksie folks that McCain, a hyperwealthy attack dog, simply cannot. It's a formula that's worked for her very well in not-very-intellectual Alaska, a place where just not being drunk can land you a high paying job. A lot of voters feel the need to relate to their candidate on a personal level. I'd like to say that I don't, but this campaign is working in the opposite for me; the more I see McCain, the more I realize what a fucking complete and utter asshole he is. That shouldn't matter as much as it seems to. Quote
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