Chip's Blog

I, too, am aggravated to no end that the focus of the media is on Palin's daughter and redneck boyfriend, rather than the relevant political agenda.

And your assumption of a pure motive of family values is a good one...but I stated it in the living room of our home…and I will state it again here...you can't begin to convince me that decisions of this nature from this point forward are her own.

Both conventions are carefully planned and "scripted" right down to the keynote speakers...

It’s obvious SOMEONE thought it a good idea for the boy to be there, I'm just not fully convinced it was Gov. Palin's "family values" that made it happen.

My point is...the media and people in general thrive on the gossip factor. This story has formed a life of its own, that will obviously continue to be the buzz, until there is something substantial to talk about. Introduce the young chap, put a face on the gossip...and only then will people be able let it die and have closure on the matter.

May her speech rise to the occasion, that it will not only close this chapter...but, begin a new one. Hopefully a gripping chapter that will outline the reasons I should pledge my support to her/their effort.

(We shall see)

Chip...how many conservatives do you know actually rely on the liberal media for their source of information?! ;-)~

As you know, Chip, I am the mother of 3 adult daughters(33, 31 and 29) as well as the grandmother to 6 beautiful babies, ranging in age from 10 1/2 year old twins to 8 week old Isabella. God knows I did MY best as a mother to lead my daughters in the right direction. Unfortunately, as you have stated here, "you can teach values till you're blue in the face, and still have your kids make BIG...very big... mistakes!" Oh, how well do I know that! For years, I beat myself up over such mistakes! I have finally come to realize that no matter what you say or do, they WILL do as they please! That certainly doesn't make me any less effective as a parent--it only forces me to work that much harder!!!! And, Yes, Chip, PERSISTENCE! You hit the nail right on the head. I will NEVER be smug enough to claim to be the next candidate for "Mother of the Year" but, I will challenge ANYONE who tries to tell me that I wasn't a good mother, in fact, I was and still am, a VERY good mother and grandmother! Our kids' mistakes are theirs mistakes, not ours!!! This whole issue with Sara's daughter's pregnancy is sheer nonsense. It should have absolutely NO bearing on whether or not she will be effective as our country's next VP. Did Jimmy Carter's family's nonsense influence his effectiveness as a President? What about Bill Clinton's family? His behavior as well? I don't think so. Again, as I stated earlier, I was not aware that we live in a perfect world. All those doing the finger pointing should definitely take a good look in the mirror.

As well it should be, Chrissy! Too bad others don't look at it the same way. Should be interesting to say the least! Can't wait for post-speech media comments(and pix). I wonder--Would this be as big of an issue if she were a he?

Dave, What you feel in your bones is arthritis. Take 2 Tylenol and call us in the morning.

Listen to her with openness fenwaydav....

fenwaydav (I can't just say Dave here...I have Daves calling Daves Dave...),

Meaning no disrespect for your lifestyle, but I don't think it's very germaine here. Sure she has been an opponent of "gay marraige" in Alaska, but I doubt she will have any ipact as VP (or as Pres, for that matter) on that particualr issue. I do think she brings a refreshing aproach to personal responsibility that I DO think you'd embrace. Self reliance, personal responsibility and self satisfaction....

Just a thought.

fenwaydav,

I consider myself the face of the average Republican. A guy who believes more in people than government, who wants governments hands out of your wallet, and their judgements out of your life, that the road to success is paved in hard work, not in free rides.

Don't confuse us with extremists, please?

She was referring to pork spending, duplicitoiusl talk and concerns that sheild perpetrators of crime from the consequences due the victims....often times bipartisan issues.

Her history is one of attacdking misspending and misdeeds exclusive of party affiliation.

(Oops, I was referring to the Governor of ALASKA...)

OK, David, you didn't hear her speak of her accomplishments? In that case, please list for me every reform (read that CHANGE) that Barack Obama has authored.

Sarah Palin decreased the spending of the Governor's office in Alaska, balanced the State budget, leaving a surplus, returned $1200 in surplus money to each taxpayer in Alaska. She was instrumental in the building of the Alaskan natural gas pipeline, which will decrease our dependence on foriegn petroleum products measurably and has been a consistent supporter of drilling for oil in her own state (NB. no NIMBY at her address) to further decrease dependence on foriegn oil (huge reserves there, enough to last our country well into the millenium) and has advocated for renewabled energy resources throughout her career. She ran on a ticket that promised to fight corruption, IN BOTH PARTIES. She, in fact, was instrumental in the indictment of the Chairman of her own party for corrupt actvity.

What part of those accomplishments are you having a hard time understanding, or have you assumed the posture of the classic Democrat...."head in the diaper"?

As an aside, Dave, what did you think of Rudy Guliani?

And paled by comparison to Sarah. She'll be the next Republican Presidential hopeful!!

Tom Brady received alot of "coaching"...who's criticizing HIM for that?

Hey Donna, see my sequel? Written today? I thught YOU'D like THAT one!!

Kayleisnana...it got moved to politics...I guess its not considered news.