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The Germanator · 09-12-2008, 05:58 PM

I didn't think she did a very good job. She tried to exude a false sense of confidence that just came across as arrogant and nervous.

The "Bush Doctrine" question was a total debacle for her. "In what respect, Charlie" sounded exactly like a high school kid who doesn't have a clue what the answer is and is trying to stall for time.

She was generally evasive on national security questions as she kept referring "what I bring to the table" in terms of energy policy even though that's not what Gibson was asking her. The fact that she seriously thinks being able to see Russia from Alaska is a qualification is an absolute joke and I'm surprised the McCain campaign still is trying to use this. She also was a bit trapped by the NATO question regarding Georgia and Ukraine. I guess we're going to war with Russia...

There was another great moment where Gibson called her out on her "the war on Iraq is a mission from God" quote.

PALIN: Well, Charlie, I'm not sure those were my exact words...

GIBSON: Exact words

Way to go Sarah. She tried to play it off with the Abraham Lincoln nonsense, which was a pretty good dodge, but she kind of bungled that too.

She also mistakenly said that "if you look at the history of VP's, many have never met a world leader before taking office." A nice notion, but wrong. The VPs for the last 44 years had at least met a world leader, even Dan "effing" Quayle.

It wasn't a huge train wreck, but it wasn't good either. I think we know why McCain has hid her from any media event without a prepared speech. Seriously, how many times did she say "Charlie" and how obnoxious was that?

Definitely looking forward to October 2nd with her and Biden. Should be interesting.

09-12-2008, 05:58 PM	#5
The Germanator Banned The Germanator is offline Location: Pennsylvania Now Playing: The Legend of Zelda : Twilight Princess Posts: 6,031	Re: Sarah Palin Interview I didn't think she did a very good job. She tried to exude a false sense of confidence that just came across as arrogant and nervous. The "Bush Doctrine" question was a total debacle for her. "In what respect, Charlie" sounded exactly like a high school kid who doesn't have a clue what the answer is and is trying to stall for time. She was generally evasive on national security questions as she kept referring "what I bring to the table" in terms of energy policy even though that's not what Gibson was asking her. The fact that she seriously thinks being able to see Russia from Alaska is a qualification is an absolute joke and I'm surprised the McCain campaign still is trying to use this. She also was a bit trapped by the NATO question regarding Georgia and Ukraine. I guess we're going to war with Russia... There was another great moment where Gibson called her out on her "the war on Iraq is a mission from God" quote. PALIN: Well, Charlie, I'm not sure those were my exact words... GIBSON: Exact words Way to go Sarah. She tried to play it off with the Abraham Lincoln nonsense, which was a pretty good dodge, but she kind of bungled that too. She also mistakenly said that "if you look at the history of VP's, many have never met a world leader before taking office." A nice notion, but wrong. The VPs for the last 44 years had at least met a world leader, even Dan "effing" Quayle. It wasn't a huge train wreck, but it wasn't good either. I think we know why McCain has hid her from any media event without a prepared speech. Seriously, how many times did she say "Charlie" and how obnoxious was that? Definitely looking forward to October 2nd with her and Biden. Should be interesting.