What I liked most about Gov. Palin's Speech...
By ParaTed2k
@ParaTed2k (22940)
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
September 4, 2008 6:01am CST
There was a lot to like about Gov. Palin's speech last night. She hit all the major issues, took some entertaining shots at Obama and Biden, took on her detractors and put the incompetent press in their place.
All of those made for a great speech, but none were examples of what I liked most about it.
What did I like most?
Never once did she play, "The Victim".
She never accused the press or the left of "invading her space", nor did she summon up crocodile tears. She spoke of emotional issues, but used them as reasons to be motivated, not as "Whoa is me" appeals. She did bring up some of the personal shots against her and her family, but only in the light of love and admiration for them.
She stood her ground, made one of the most impressive speeches of this campaign season, accepted the nomination and gave us a great example of what we can expect in the months and (if she wins) years to come.
She showed up to accept a nomination and introduce herself to the USA... That's history now, so next we'll get to see how she lives up to the standard she set for herself last night.
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12 responses
@newtondak (3946)
• United States
4 Sep 08
Sarah Palin did just what she needed to do - she let all those naysayers and critics know that she wasn't going to let them walk all over her - that she's going to stand up for herself, her family, and her beliefs.
It is obvious that she is not, thank goodness, a Hillary Clinton, and is not going to be complaining that everyone is picking on her because she is a woman - Sarah Palin can hold her own and doesn't need to pull out the gender card.
There is some talk that the Democrats have already figured out that they're not going to be able to fight her and that they will instead ignore and avoid her. They will focus and comparing McCain to Bush and hope that works for them.
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@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
4 Sep 08
I hope they do stick with that one. It has worked so far, but only because McCain hasn't talked much about issues yet. Once he does, people who don't read candidate's websites will start hearing the differences... and the steady "McSame" drumbeat will become an empty echo.
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@newtondak (3946)
• United States
4 Sep 08
I think that approach is already getting old with people, and as you have said, if they actually do the research, they will find that it is not true.
@olivebranch56 (910)
• United States
4 Sep 08
If Obama and Biden had one half a brain between them they wouldn't be playing that card. It is common knowledge even in Washington that Bush and McCain hate each others guts, LOL what a hoot, to think it will be same old same old!
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@olivebranch56 (910)
• United States
4 Sep 08
Ted I woulda voted for her as President last night. I have kept saying I was waiting to see who chose the best VP to decide who to vote for, well McCain pulled it out by his boot straps. I finally feel like there is someone running that I can believe what comes out of their mouth. She didn't make wild promises, she was standing on the record she has already achieved, Uh Let's see Barack do that(LMAO). Anyway I was very impressed with Sarah Palin, and I must say "For the first time in this campaign, I can say I am proud to be a Republican", sorry just had to do that. I will quit now before I get myself in trouble. Blessings Marilyn
@olivebranch56 (910)
• United States
5 Sep 08
Yes Barb, Michelle will have her claim to fame in the history books, LOL. That was the first thing that popped in my head, and I couldn't help it. I am so glad your son decided to vote McCain/Palin. I was the same way this election, just didn't know who to vote for, so McCain I think has pulled his victory out of the hat with Palin. Blessings Marilyn
@Barb42 (4214)
• United States
5 Sep 08
Olivebranch, my son came over to them last night. He said he was going to change the ticket though, and vote for Palin for President. 
He was that impressed with her, and he's been a hard one to win over, believe me!
I don't think that line will ever go away. After she was chosen and made her speech last Friday, my husband called me on my cell phone at the beautician's. He said, "I have to say 'for the first time in my life, I am proud to be voting for Palin." I laughed myself silly!! He said it so sincere.
He was that impressed with her, and he's been a hard one to win over, believe me!
I don't think that line will ever go away. After she was chosen and made her speech last Friday, my husband called me on my cell phone at the beautician's. He said, "I have to say 'for the first time in my life, I am proud to be voting for Palin." I laughed myself silly!! He said it so sincere.1 person likes this
@flowerchilde (12529)
• United States
4 Sep 08
Hello, ParaTed2k, Hubby and I liked her speech.. And we liked her.. I usually do like most politicians. I think they all (or almost all) mean well.. So to me it's merely a question of who believes closest to what I believe (as to what the world is and where it should be headed).. According to the speech last night, she's pretty close! And the conservative party is my party because I agree with them more closely than I do with the liberal party. But the world has portrayed conservativism as being a right wing extremist hate group.. That's terrible. I don't know one single conservative like that. Yes they do want to preserve/conserve the institution of marriage and traditional family. (And this makes them 'evil' by today's standards..)
@bobmnu (8157)
• United States
4 Sep 08
I have worked with the Handicapped Population for most of my life and at one conference I attended the Speaker was talking about the Challenges the Handicapped person faces and how they overcome the challenge. The one thing I took from the conference was you may be handicapped through no fault of your own but only you can make yourself a cripple, by not facing the challenges of every day life. Gov Palin has faced every challenge in her life and overcomes it and moves on. She will never be a victim because she does not see herself as a victim. When you are a fighter and survivor you don't have time to sit back and feel sorry for yourself every time you get knocked down. Instead you get back up and face the challenge.
Senator McCain has picked a great running mate who will one day be elected President.
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@olivebranch56 (910)
• United States
4 Sep 08
Bravo! I couldn't have said this better myself Bob, you hit the nail right on the head, some of us know how to fight the hard battles, and it doesn't mean laying down and digging your head in the sand. Thanks for sharing your intelligent response. Blessings Marilyn
@xfahctor (14118)
• Lancaster, New Hampshire
4 Sep 08
It did a lot to energize the base and the party overall, it brought the vibe the party has been lacking for some time now, as did her introduction in to the ticket. I did however find the speach lacking in substance. I was hoping for a lot more details. I was also disapoiinted that it was more a "comercial" speech instead of utilizing her off the cuff and free style speaking manner, that was what I was hoping to see more of. Over all she did a great job, just not quite the type of job I was hoping to see her do.
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
4 Sep 08
This speech wasn't about specific issues, it was about her accepting the nomination and answering the avalanche of rumors and shots at her. She needed to show she was willing, ready and able to take what they throw.
Now, if all her speeches are like this one, then I'll start to worry about her fitness for office, but last night she accomplished all she came to do, and more.
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
4 Sep 08
PS, also, she is the VP candidate, it's not her place to announce planks or platform.
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@olivebranch56 (910)
• United States
4 Sep 08
You are exactly right Ted, that will be McCains job tonight, and I hope he does half as well as Gov Palin did.
@kenzie45230 (3560)
• United States
4 Sep 08
I thought she was great. I loved how she handled the "issue" of her having a son with Down syndrome. She called him a "beautiful baby boy" and didn't mention his disability...but told the parents of children with special needs that they would have a friend in Washington. Her family (and even Mrs. McCain) took turns holding that prescious bundle, showing that they are a team and work together, and yet, as soon as she was able when they joined her on the stage, she held him herself. It was like she was saying, "I dare you to say more about this (non)issue."
The team of McCain/Palin is going to kick butt in Washington. And in 4 years, she'll make an excellent President.
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@alindahaw (1219)
• Philippines
5 Sep 08
Two thumbs up for Sarah! She did really well and she made women all over the world feel really proud to be women. If she had been reading the telepromter as many of the people in the media have been saying, then I must say that she is a good reader and that is good! She made the most impressive speech in the history of this election and that is good too! Go mom next door! You made us proud!
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
4 Sep 08
I saw her speech on CNN just some time back. She seemed to be addressing a wide range of issues without going into details. I think for starters her speech did kick in some verve into the McCain campaign. I thought it was floundering a bit after Obama seemed to have stolen a march. But, I guess the real test starts now, starting with the vice-presidential debates.
Let's see how she holds up there.
Cheers!
Ram
@jingbautista (2456)
• Philippines
5 Sep 08
you are right there.. i had read the newspaper this day, and right on the front page, she was there.. and when i read,my vows for her.. i thought she would not give a good fight, but right now, i guess, there will be.. congrats to her...
@thinkfuture (191)
• United States
4 Sep 08
What I liked most were all the lies she told, they make President Obama and our Democratic ticket look better and better!
Vote Obama 2008!
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
4 Sep 08
It's ironic, you are named "Thinkfuture", but you don't demonstrate an ability to think at all.
