Cheerleader VP
August 29th, 2008Cheerleader VP
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Just when I thought there was no way I could possibly like VP contender Sarah Palin more than I already do, I discover that in addition to being a former mayor, beauty queen, musician, and point guard on the state champion basketball team in 1982, she was also a cheerleader.
The above photo of Sarah (Heath) Palin is from 1984, when she won Miss Congeniality. What we need now are some photos from her time as a cheerleader.
Oh, yeah, and I still like her political views as well.
Tags: cheerleader, sarah palin, VP
September 1st, 2008 at 10:13 am
Who cares if she was a cheerleader or Miss Whatever. Are you going to vote for her because she is pretty and can shake her pom poms? I will vote for her because I like her policies. What worries me is her short political career. Could she really lead this country if anything happened to McCain?
September 1st, 2008 at 1:29 pm
“What worries me is her short political career.”
Ironically, HER “short” political career is about on par with that of Obama. State Senator doesn’t provide a hell of a lot of experience. We have some State Senators here in Georgia that can’t spell their names correctly without assistance. Now, I do consider U.S. Senator to be “real” experience.
Unlike Obama, however, Palin has and does serve in an executive position. Obama has never held an elected office at the executive level. What qualifies him to be President? Oh, that’s right… “Change”.
Change what? (I’m still waiting to hear what he’s going to change - other than “no more Bush”. Specifics would be nice).
Generally speaking, the role of Governor is a lot closer to President than that of a Senator. (re: Gov Bush, Gov Clinton, Gov Reagan, etc.).
What I see Palin bringing to the table is the domestic policies that McCain is weak on. I see McCain strong with foreign affairs. This balances out the ticket.
But, here’s the thing… It’s McCain vs Obama… Not Palin vs Obama. If we are going to decide votes upon “experience” alone, McCain should receive about 100% of the vote. Give or take .00001%.
For the record, I think Hillary is 1000% times more qualified for the position than Obama. I wouldn’t have voted for her (although, I did vote for Bill in his first term), but I do respect her.
“Are you going to vote for her because she is pretty and can shake her pom poms?”
Well… yeah. But, you know, at least I’m open about my agenda.
Seriously - look deeper into what I’m saying (you really have to read between the lines with me).
Tell me, how many people are going to vote for Obama simply because he’s “black” (and, why is he only “African American” when it’s convenient? Last I knew, he was as much white as he is black)?
And anyone that says nobody will vote for him simply because he’s black is full of shit, or extremely naive. Many, many, people had said that’s the reason they are voting for him. Ask them “OK, but give me one of his positions that you support?” and they are dumbfounded to come up with anything.
I’m not stupid though… I’m sure there are many people that will vote for McCain because he’s not the “black” guy. Or, because he’s older and they assume that means more experienced. But, at least I can see that, and admit that’s how human nature works.
Likewise, both McCain and Obama have supporters who couldn’t care less about race, or age, etc.
So, yeah, if Sarah puts on a little cheerleader uniform and shakes her pom poms, not only will I vote for her I’ll get “Palin 2012″ tatooed onto my forehead.
September 1st, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Here’s the thing, we can go back and forth all day long about the good and bad points for both candidates. But it all comes down to what is right for YOU and what you want to happen in our country in the next 4 years.
I have not read much about Palin, except for the fact that her 17 year old daughter is pregnant. I think that pretty much sums up the fact that she’s not the perfect mother that everyone is making her out to be. And you’re right, it is a McCain vs. Obama election but I would much rather have Biden in place to be Vice President than Palin. And it’s not even about experience at this point so much as it is about some of her other issues, which I’ve already discussed with you in private.
As far as what Obama is going to change? Well, I won’t go into a long drawn out speech because you can go to his website and read it and I’m sure you’re not interested. But a couple of key points about him that will make me vote for him. He is planning to create an “American Opportunity Tax Credit” that will insure that the first $4000 dollars of college education is free for most Americans. I don’t know about you, but right now, I can’t afford to send my two kids to college. In fact, his whole education policy is one that I can get on board with.
As far as family goes, he plans to create a new “Making Work Pay” tax credit for working families and he plans to raise the minimum wage to $9.50 an hour.
I have read in detail every single one of his policies and there is not one that I disagree with. So yes, I think Obama is the change that we need. And yes, this is going to be an historic election. The race issue is not going to go away, but for me, I honestly don’t see it as a black and white issue. For me, it’s about what he stands for and what McCain stands for and I don’t agree with what McCain stands for. And his pick of Palin as his running mate is such a blatantly desperate attempt to get the “disgruntled” Hilary voters in my opinion that it’s laughable and if I had been planning on voting for him, that alone would make me switch parties.
I could go on and on but I won’t because really, what is the point when you’ve already made up your mind to vote for someone else. Just like you telling me about how great Palin is. I don’t really care, if Hilary Clinton doesn’t have a chance to be in the WHite House at this time, there’s no way I’m going to give another woman that opportunity. Hilary Clinton is so far out of Palin’s league it’s laughable. And for that fact alone, I will not vote for McCain, even if I disagreed with most of Obama’s issues (which I don’t).
Anyway, just my two cents…
September 1st, 2008 at 2:39 pm
I meant to say that Palin is out of Hilary Clinton’s league. That’s what I get for not proof reading. I hate that you can’t go and change your comment on here.
September 1st, 2008 at 3:06 pm
“He is planning to create an “American Opportunity Tax Credit” that will insure that the first $4000 dollars of college education is free for most Americans. I don’t know about you, but right now, I can’t afford to send my two kids to college.”
LOL… OK, first, this “great new tax credit” already exists. It’s called the Hope Scholaship Tax Credit (not to be confused with our own Georgia Hope Scholarship).
Obama is simply renaming it to the “American Opportunity Tax Credit” and raising the MAXIMUM value from the current $1,800 to $4,000.
And, guess what… His plan still phases out the credit over the same income range that it’s currently at… $100,000 to $120,000 (which Obama classifies as “rich” BTW).
Unless your family and my family plan on reducing our incomes over the next year, this great new plan from Obama will have no affect on us whatsoever.
Of course, I also don’t really feel it’s the job of the government to pay for the college education for my children - unless it’s through a system such as we have here in Georgia, which is self-funded. There’s no national lottery, so how does Obama plan to pay for this anyhow?
Lastly, remember, even if you choose to reduce your income so that you can enjoy the benefits from this plan (either current or Obama’s), this is a TAX CREDIT. You still need to pay that $1,800 or $4,000 to the school - but you will be receive a credit for that amount on your taxes owed.
September 1st, 2008 at 3:21 pm
I thought you said you weren’t going to debate politics with me?? And thanks for being so condescending. I was trying to keep this a polite discussion, but as usual, you have to act like an ass and show everyone that you’re SO much smarter than they are. Wow, I’m so impressed. Not surprising actually…
September 1st, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Also, I didn’t call it a “great new tax credit”, those were your words. And don’t assume you know the income of my family or my financial situation. And I didn’t say anything about it being the governments “job” to pay for my childs education. So don’t make untrue statements regarding my comments.
And I don’t appreciate the condescending attitude towards me. As long as I’ve known you, I would think you would have a little bit of respect where I am concerned. I have in no way disrespected you or been ugly to you in any of these comments. But hey, at least we all got to see how smart and superior to all of us you are and that’s the most important thing right?
Have a nice day!
September 1st, 2008 at 5:04 pm
I’m sorry. That wasn’t my intention.
I stand by the facts that I posted - but it wasn’t meant as a personal attack on you.
September 1st, 2008 at 5:36 pm
I have no problem with you posting facts about the discussion we were having. I DO have a problem being spoken to like I’m an idiot. Like the comments you made about my sobriety, my looks and that little “LOL” that you prefaced your comments with. That was uncalled for. I didn’t treat your comments like they were meaningless and stupid. And that was disrespectful to me personally considering how long we’ve been friends. I don’t want your apology and getting an apology was not my intention when I made the above statement. I know that you feel you have nothing to apologize for so don’t even go there. It was purely a placative gesture on your part anyway.