As a woman, I have always felt confused about why women play identity politics. But I think I understand it now. I could not have been more proud of being a woman than watching Gov. Palin’s speech last night. And I couldn’t help but comment to my husband, while she was blasting and ridiculing Obama’s celebrity, that somewhere Hillary is watching and saying “You go, Girl!”

Seriously, I feel that with both Obama and Palin, we are seeing a changing of the political guard. I am serious when I say that both of these candidates are moving the US away from the tired old baby boomer generation, and that’s a good thing no matter which side of the political aisle you choose.

I do not agree with Obama’s politics, but I can see the value of him as a candidate. Let the next generation step up and slug it out.

Left by Terr on September 4th, 2008 at 8:14 am

Well, from the tired old baby boomer generation

YOU GO SARAH GIRL ! You’re the daughter we’re glad we raised. (I would have been a child bride..lol).

Left by dianne on September 4th, 2008 at 9:09 am

I’m considered a boomer, too, albeit I believe that 1959 is considered one of the last boomer years (what is the cutoff year?) gawd, I am getting old!

I have sons, one is 21 and one is turning 18, and the young women who are their peers, are amazing to me. Thanks to Title IX, they are athletes with so many choices. They are scholars. They have confidence. I really believe that the ‘victimhood’ of being a woman isn’t something they know, but something that needs to be taught to them. So I worry when these young women go off to college and are exposed to the dreaded “women’s studies” programs, that they will absorb some of that.

I do believe that Gov. Palin is the beginning of the next generation of women who do not see themselves as ‘victims’. At least I hope so.

Left by Terr on September 4th, 2008 at 9:22 am

I really like a few of the jabs, paraphrased below:

“Some candidates use change to promote careers, McCain has used his career to promote change” - nice

“the American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery” - he he… heavy punch to the Barry balls!

Left by Heavy Gabe on September 4th, 2008 at 10:45 am

I heard a newsguy at the convention on the radio. He said most of the media where in a hall way where it was set up so they could watch the speech. Every time Rudy or Palin landed a blow, there would be a roar. He said it was like going to a fight.

Left by Anonymous on September 4th, 2008 at 10:55 am

I have to say I laughed my ass off. I hope she does as well in the debates.

Later, at the Obama household, Barack worries about the Palin/Biden debate and decides to give Hillary a call:

Obama to Hillary: “Uhh…Hillary…would you mind roll playing Sarah Palin to help Joe practice for the debate? That would mean so much to me.”

Hillary to Obama: “Well ya know, I..I’m going to be a little bit busy for the next four years, Barack. I’m so very sorry, but don’t hesitate to call me then.”

Left by dianne on September 4th, 2008 at 11:18 am

She is absolutely wonderful.
A real American woman!
Her authenticity is her most appealing attribute, of many.

Left by No2Liberals on September 4th, 2008 at 1:07 pm

Gov. Sarah Palin — A Star is Born

And if they get in, a lot more unwanted babies will be born too.
Jon Stewart just made a really good point, I thought I’d share;
He made the point that Palin said it was Bristol’s ‘choice’ to keep the baby - well she wouldn’t have had a choice under Palin’s law.
So what she is saying is “Look at my perfect family and my Daughter’s decision to keep her baby - vote me in and I’ll take that choice away from everyone else”.

Jonny

Left by Jonny on September 4th, 2008 at 3:05 pm

The speech appealed to the base, but it’s going to have net negative in the long run. I’ m not going to cut-and-paste my reaction to the speech here, and have a bunch of folks avoiding substantial dialog by flinging personal insults. But… if any of you are interested on an alternative opinion, you are welcome to read it HERE. Please feel free to leave feedback here, or on my blog.

Left by merge divide on September 4th, 2008 at 3:44 pm

An Idiot Is Born: “Palin’s law”? What the hell is Palin’s law? Once again you demonstrate you have no knowledge of our laws and political system.

While the state can limit late term abortions, no one has the authority to stop anyone from obtaining an abortion. Even if Roe v. Wade were overturned, abortion could still not be completely outlawed. I know you think you were privy to the conversation between Bristol and her parents, but that is just more proof that you are delusional.

Left by Anonymous on September 4th, 2008 at 4:00 pm

Who cares what you think “Anonymous”….you just hate to see a woman be the next VP of the US.

Left by Palin for VP on September 4th, 2008 at 4:29 pm

Uh, PalinforVP, I think you should re-read anon’s note, I think you misread it. If you want to read something dumb as shit, read jonny’s monologue to his own delusions. Jon Stewart? Huh? What? And I think ole jonjon understands our system perfectly, he writes like any Mid-Westerner, not like some eurolib. In fact, he writes just like our home-grown America-Haters, or liberals, or whatever you want to call them.

Left by Artruen on September 4th, 2008 at 7:24 pm

Merge, I think the 10 seconds it would have taken to paste on this blog would have been a more honest approach. Really, I mean just plain honest. While I appreciate your directing traffic to your blog, a preview of your writing would have saved me a little time. Face it, Palin scares you.

Left by Artruen on September 4th, 2008 at 7:30 pm

An Idiot Is Born: “Palin’s law”? What the hell is Palin’s law? Once again you demonstrate you have no knowledge of our laws and political system.

“I’m pro-life. I’ll do all I can to see every baby is created with a future and potential. The legislature should do all it can to protect human life.” S Palin

You don’t nee me to tell you tell you that Palin will do all she can to support legislation that makes it as hard as possible for women to have a choice regarding abortion. I understand she is on in favour of giving an choice where the babies mother is in danger during pregnancy. She get’s into her VP and this will be law.

Jonny

Left by Jonny on September 5th, 2008 at 2:25 am

And I think ole jonjon understands our system perfectly, he writes like any Mid-Westerner

That’s wierd, I’ve not been called JonJon since I was back in the US (over 25 years ago). Brings back some fond memories.

Jonny

Left by Jonny on September 5th, 2008 at 2:25 am

Once again you demonstrate, in your unique functionally illiterate way, that you have absolutely no understanding how our political system and laws work.

Left by Anonymous on September 5th, 2008 at 2:47 am

She kicked ass. Period. Energized the crowd. I was pretty high up but the volume was deafening. I wouldn’t mess with this woman.

Left by pam on September 5th, 2008 at 2:57 am

Pam, I didn’t know you were going to be there.
You’ll have to tell us more about the event.

Left by No2Liberals on September 5th, 2008 at 3:44 am

This matter isn’t settled until we hear from The Nuge.

It’s wrong to suggest that just because Gov. Palin is not a career D.C. politician that she lacks the experience and intelligence to lead the nation. She clearly has more executive management experience than Sen. Obama, who has zero experience at running anything. He’s not qualified to run an all-night donut shop, much less America.

Now it’s settled!

Left by No2Liberals on September 5th, 2008 at 3:55 am

Once again you demonstrate, in your unique functionally illiterate way, that you have absolutely no understanding how our political system and laws work.

OK Anon, I think I understand your mentality now.
Disagree with someone and abuse the f*ck out of them.
I’m guessing you have no other way of arguing a point other than personally criticising and insulting the one making the post.
I get the feel you’d have taken a swing at me by now if this was face to face?

I know of people like you. Waste of space. And a waste of my time.

Jonny

Left by Jonny on September 5th, 2008 at 8:34 am

You make no points. You don’t know what you are talking about. You don’t know anything about our laws or government though you pretend that you do. As most people have come to realize, you are impossible to educate and it is a waste of our time to attempt to do so. However, you still deserve to be mocked and mocked you shall be…

Left by Anonymous on September 5th, 2008 at 9:06 am

You make no points. You don’t know what you are talking about. You don’t know anything about our laws or government though you pretend that you do. As most people have come to realize, you are impossible to educate and it is a waste of our time to attempt to do so. However, you still deserve to be mocked and mocked you shall be…

And you are entitled to that opinion but nobody deserves to be mocked for putting forward an opinion. That’s your downfall.
You do it to everyone with a different view to yours and you make yourself look like a baby throwing their dummy out of the pram.

I’m open to new ideas and I appreciate that some on here have a vested interest in the topics Robbie sees fit to post about.
You do Robbie and yourself no favours by slamming those with a different view.

Tolerance is the key Anon, something you are unable to understand.

Jonny

Left by Jonny on September 5th, 2008 at 9:17 am

Not only do you deserve to be mocked, you deserve to be mocked often.

How many times do I have to repeat it to you: You do not get to make up facts, label it an “opinion,” and not get called on it. Your “opinions” that you think everyone can’t live with out, are nothing but lies and half truths.

Left by Anonymous on September 5th, 2008 at 10:58 am

Do it then - for goodness sake, pick me up on anything in that post thatI have classed as FACT that isn’t true?

I’ve asked you time and time again but you can’t/won’t back up your allegations.

You’re throwing kiddies toys from your pram in the hope one of them will hit. Your a bad shot. Be an adult.

Jonny

Left by Jonny on September 5th, 2008 at 1:14 pm

Actually, I have before. But since your only purpose is to push your own political views and arrogance, I refuse to waste my time on you anymore. My Lord, you can’t even tell the difference between fact and opinion. No one can have an intelligent debate with you.

Left by Anonymous on September 5th, 2008 at 4:22 pm

I refuse to waste my time on you anymore.

I got a six day head start on you.
I just scroll-over his comments.

Left by No2Liberals on September 5th, 2008 at 10:07 pm

Actually, I have before. But since your only purpose is to push your own political views and arrogance, I refuse to waste my time on you anymore. My Lord, you can’t even tell the difference between fact and opinion. No one can have an intelligent debate with you.

Ha! I’m doing no more than you are and yet you take offense because I am talking from a different perspective? That’s probably as republican as you can get. They taught you well young Jedi!

Jonny

Left by Jonny on September 6th, 2008 at 1:49 am

Whether you label it “your opinion” or “different perspective” it is still the same = lies, half truths, and arrogance.

Left by Anonymous on September 6th, 2008 at 6:31 am

Well, you’ve not been man/women enough to prove that so I’ll just go on with my rants.

Jonny

Left by Jonny on September 6th, 2008 at 3:32 pm

You’ll just go on with your lies and half truths? Never thought you would do anything else. Like I’ve pointed out, you lack the neurons for critical thinking, lack education, and lack a moral compass.

Left by Anonymous on September 6th, 2008 at 5:13 pm

And you throw out these insults with no basis.

You’re nothing than a venomous, bitter person.

Jonny

Left by Jonny on September 7th, 2008 at 1:24 am

Yes, there is a basis for every name I and others call you. You earned it, so stfu, already.

Left by Anonymous on September 7th, 2008 at 8:36 am