andreww Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Am I the only person on the planet that thinks Sarah Palin is in way over her head? Watching the debate from beginning to end last night I was left with the clear impression that this woman did not have a clear understanding of any of the key issues. It seemed to me that she was reading most of her answers from a TelePrompTer, and when asked for rebuttals to Joe Biden's answers, she simpley changed the topic to something she was comfortable talking about (energy). I you Americans feel comfortable being referred to as "Joe six-packs" by your future leaders, then I am dumbfounded. I thought Palin was totally outmatched in this debate. However, I was shocked to see the reactions of the so called "experts" on the post debate shows. It seems the consensus was that there was "no clear winner", and the debate will have "no profound effect" on the election outcome. Was I was watching the same debate as everybody else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraExtra Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I agree with your comments. I watched CNN this morning and there was a segment where she said to the effect of - I may not have answered all your (moderator) questions but I will speak to all the americans... That sounds like a reply from someone who came ill prepared. Her expression and tone could do better in delivering the message. The CNN viewer poll shows Biden won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 She skated more than Wayne Gretzky last night. She ignored the moderators questions, strayed from topics, and resorted to her "folksy" voice whenever she got in trouble, which was quite often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Yes, but the general expectation was that she would be so much worse that the overall effect was that she wasn't that bad. If you have seen the interview with Couric on CBS you will know what I mean. Nevertheless, you are correct, she was generally vague and off point. To anyone who really has their eyes open, it is painfully clear that she lacks even the most rudimentary grasp on a variety of basic issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I thinks thats why she was scripted last night. I don't think they will let her open her mouth without a script again. Lets see her on Bill O'rielly of Larry King. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Guys - this thread is now in the Loony Bin, which is the home of this kind of conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidestro Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I don't think a vice presidential candidate should say "don't ya know?" in the Fargo accent. I see Nanuq is reading this and I fully expect to receive an ass ripping over it but that is how I feel. She did not answer the questions she was asked. I really think you could ask her what two plus two was and receive an answer on how to make fried chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 She'd be fine as VP (anyone remember Dan Quayle?). That's a position where you really can get on-the-job training. It's a little bit of a concern that she'd be a "heartbeat away" from the presidency.... But what freaks me out even more is knowing that Nancy Pelosi is only two beats away!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidestro Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I thinks thats why she was scripted last night. I don't think they will let her open her mouth without a script again. Lets see her on Bill O'rielly of Larry King. Bill O'Reilly would softball her, he is a Republican. It would still be scriped. Put her on Jerry Springer, with her unwed underage pregnant daughter and the daughter's self proclaimed "[censored]' redneck" boyfriend would fit right in. As an aside, how can you be a "[censored]' redneck" that far North in cold weather? It baffles the mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 (edited) I tend to think that people see what they want to in these debates....very little happens that really changes people's minds and opinions..... BTW: 175,000 yahoo voters have Palin winning the debate 49% to 47% Edited October 3, 2008 by buckeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 In America Reps will always see their candidate winning and Dems will always see their side as victorious. As a Canadian with no affiliations, it was blatantly obvious who one. I won't even debate that fact! If you honestly think that Palin won that debate, then we have nothing to talk about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 But what freaks me out even more is knowing that Nancy Pelosi is only two beats away!!! Yikes! No joke! Pelosi is one scary bish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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