Biden Hits out at Palin's "Pro-America" Comment

I read on CNN that Democrat VP candidate Joe Biden is now hitting out at Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin for the following comment:

"We believe that the best of America is in the small towns that we get to visit, and in the wonderful little pockets of what I call the real America, being here with all of you hard-working, very patriotic, very pro-America areas of this great nation,"

The Democrats apparently believe that what she was saying is that the small town (and generally Republican) areas are more patriotic and more "Pro-America" than the larger urban areas. Oh, Please. Her statement was typical political rhetoric; she was simply playing to the audience by complimenting them. This time the Democrats are really over-blowing her statement.

I haven't been a fan of Sarah Palin and I do believe that McCain could have found a more qualified VP candidate, but this time I have to defend her.

Mac
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FactCheck.org

I have found a good website for filtering the political ads from and the speeches of the Obama/Biden and McCain/Palin campaigns:

FactCheck.org

I have started checking FactCheck.org daily to see what they have to say about the claims from each campaign. Invariably they show that the Obama and the McCain campaigns have twisted and stretched facts to suit their purposes.

Unfortunately, what I read is making it harder for me to select a candidate to vote for.

Mac

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Sarah Palin and the Bush Doctrine

I was watching CNN this morning and saw a clip from the ABC News interview with Governor Sarah Palin. She seems to have already had a a Bill Clinton "definition of is" moment.

Charlie Gibson asked her if she agreed with the Bush Doctrine, to which she replied "In what respect, Charlie?" In what respect? The Bush Doctrine is rather simple; in two words it is preemptive war. Agreement with the doctrine can be expressed in one of two words, yes or no. Palin's answer was evasive. What is more troubling, however, the rest of her answer showed that she may not fully understand what the Bush Doctrine is.

Mac
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Governor Palin's Speech

I'm not well versed in Alaskan politics, so I was very interested in watching Governor Palin's Republican National Convention speech last night. I was hoping to learn something more about who she is and what she believes in; information that I need to know to help me form a decision about who I'm going to vote for in November.

Last night's speech did not make a favorable impression on this Independent. Instead of hearing a speech that told me what she believes in, what makes her tick, and what positions she holds, Governor Palin gave an attack speech. Granted, that is what the parties expect out of their candidates at conventions. With someone like me, however, it had the effect of making Governor Palin come across as a sarcastic attack dog.

I'm tired of hearing from the Democrats and Republicans why I shouldn't vote for the other party. I want to hear what they are going to do and how they are going to do it.

Mac
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