Now this is more like it. Thank you ma’am for posting this article about Gov. Sarah Palin. For a while there, I thought this was a Democratic Party central for Filipinos.

Now, this lady Palin has more executive experience in her little finger than Obama. She’s a great addition to the Republican Party. Beauty with brains and guts.

Thank you again for this article.

McCain also has zero “executive” experience.

Yes, Palin has 2 years of executive experience as Governor, and before that she was an “executive” as mayor of 50 city-employee town with a $12 million budget. So it doesn’t matter how much leadership experience you have, or economic experience, or foreign policy/relations experience, just executive experience in a small state for a small amount of time…

Palin’s executive experience = talking point as much as Obama’s community organizing = talking point

Plus, executive experience has nothing to do with the position Vice President, who mainly interfaces with legislative parties.

Not to endorse Obama, who also overcautiously picked Biden over a slew of better VP picks. Palin is just to inexperienced and non-attuned with the rest of then nation and world to be in national executive role right now.

-Herb the Independent
“Screw parties”

Obviously you’ve never served in the U.S. Armed Forces and just believe what you watch on television because you do not know the responsibilities of a Lieutenant Commander, or you wouldn’t be saying that McCain has no executive experience.

Senator McCain was a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, equivalent to a Major in the U.S. Army, U.S. Marines and U.S. Air Force. When he retired from the Navy, his rank was Captain, which is equivalent to a Colonel in the aforementioned branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

While we defend and protect citizens and of the United States and other countries who need our help, Barrack Obama said that the U.S. Armed Forces are attacking villages with women and children in Afghanistan. This, from Obama who was Chairman of the Sub-Committee for Afghanistan WHO NEVER EVEN VISITED AFGHANISTAN and NEVER HELD A SINGLE HEARING WHILE HE WAS CHAIRMAN. Obama did not even resign as the sub-committee chair so that others can take over.

Obama was connected with ACORN, the non-profit community organization, which has also donated $800,000 to Obama’s campaign using another name but was uncovered. Democratic Party proudly claims being able to register a million more voters than the Republican Party. Well Democrats, maybe that is why ACORN offices in at least 4 states are being investigated for VOTER REGISTRATION FRAUD.

You said it, Sarah Palin is Governor of Alaska for two years which is more than Obama and Biden could ever aspire to. Your high and mighty attitude of putting Gov. Palin down for being a Mayor of a place with 50 city employees again shows how uninformed you are of the responsibilities of a Mayor even of a “small city”. Do not allow biased commentators to brainwash you of how little her responsibilities were. Check out website of Wasila at http://www.cityofwasilla.com/ Obama can’t even convene one meeting of the Foreign Relations sub-committee of Afghanistan.

Again, you have to research more before you comment. Executive experience is needed as Vice President of the United States.

I’m voting McCain for President, a man who really FOUGHT for the United States of America, a real HERO who knows how to LEAD, how to WIN and how to PRAY. He has always been proud of America and he has a great partner in Gov. Sarah Palin, the next Vice President of the United States.

This e-mail is inteded for Mr. Perry Diaz who resign his post as President of Filipino
Republican Party. Mr. Diaz I watched you in Balitang America and you said that the reason you resigned was due to McCain’s personal attacked on Obama. Sir, I’m not a politician and not an educated person but I can smell something fishy. I considered myself an Independent conservative and leaning toward McCain/Palin team and I will support this team until the election is over. Regardless who wins the election, my love for this country will not diminished. As far as I’m concern your resignation does not bother me one bit. You attacked McCain on his choice of Palin as his running mate because of her lack of experience and said that you will support Obama who also lacked experience. Sir, can you give me an explantion regarding Obama’s connection with ACORN; Fanni Mae; Ayers; Reverend Wright? I know my grammar is bad but I hope you understand where I’m coming from.

Sincerely,

Cesar Trinidad
Retired, U.S. Navy

“I’m voting McCain for President, a man who really FOUGHT for the United States of America, a real HERO who knows how to LEAD, how to WIN and how to PRAY. He has always been proud of America and he has a great partner in Gov. Sarah Palin, the next Vice President of the United States.”

Yeah. Can you explain further how McCain knows how to “win?” Can you also explain further how he knows how to “lead?” I mean the guy was in POW camp for 5 years right? Fair enough the guy knows how to pray, but, is that really a qualification that we should be looking for in a president?

Sorry, but George Bush Jr. knows how to pray too. That’s how he got voted into office…appealed to the Christian voters - look at what he’s doing to the country now, look at the state of the economy..you think just cause the guy knows how to pray he’s qualified? Sorry, separation of state and church and that’s how it should be.

In regards to Palin, if she thinks that she’s qualified in foreign relations just cause she could see Russia from her house, then, that should be enough proof about her intelligence.

A Start, as a Christian and active in the U.S. Armed Forces, I want a man who knows how to PRAY, that’s my prerogative. Not only does Sen. John McCain know how to pray, he is PRO-LIFE, protecting the most defenseless of Americans, the baby in the womb. Your candidate, Barack Hussein Obama, on the other hand, is pro-ABORTION voting to allow the termination of a baby just about to be born. Now that’s despicable.

Unlike you, I researched and reconnoitered the whole candidate field, checking backgrounds, policies, affiliations and the like. Go to Google.com and find out Sen. McCain’s stellar and exemplary records in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Senate. Sen. McCain’s ability to lead and win is unquestionable. Compared to McCain’s record, Barrack Hussein Obama’s record pales by comparison.

Your candidate, Barrack Hussein Obama, who chaired only one subcommittee in the Senate, showed his ineptitude and inability to lead, since he never convened his subcommittee on Afghanistan even once (maybe he didn’t know how?) then mouths off against us in the U.S. Armed Forces about air raiding innocent women and children in Afghanistan!!! And Barrack Hussein Obama wants to be our Commander-In-Chief??? Barrack Hussein Obama’s left-wing media mouthpiece has put the wool over the eyes of Americans by not investigating the background of Barrack Hussein Obama nor publishing or reporting about negative but true information about Obama. Tell me who your friends are and I’ll tell you who you are - ACORN, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Louis Farrakhan, William “Bill” Ayers. First Barrack Hussein Obama said Bill Ayers only lived in his neighborhood and didn’t know about Ayers’ non-apologetic domestic terrorism. Then Obama finally admits to a real journalist that he though Ayers was “rehabilitated.” ???

Lt. Cmdr. John S. McCain served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years (5 years as POW). Even as a POW, Lt. Cmdr. McCain led his fellow American prisoners in keeping hope alive - and yes, his fellow POW’s will attest to his leadership in very tough times. I bet you won’t be able to last one day of torture A Start, and I PRAY that you never will endure what Lt. Cmdr. McCain and fellow POW’s went through.

You’ve been brainwashed by the left-wing media because clearly you’re spouting off what you’ve read about Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin’s records. You have no original point to make. Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin are real American patriots without domestic terrorist friends like your presidential candidate, Barrack Hussein Obama. And while Gov. Sarah Palin’s edited interviews by the left-wing media were skewed to present a lack of intelligence, it’s just not true, you sexist pig. Gov. Palin did exceptionally good interviews with unbiased journalists. And boy, did she beat the pants off Sen. Joe Biden in that debate. What a woman!

@cesar trinidad: Sir, Thank You sir for your service in the U.S. Navy! Your grammar is just fine, you got your point across, SIR!

@SgtMan: You’re welcome, I’m glad you liked the article. Thank YOU for your service in the U.S. Armed Forces and for your interesting comments. PinoyWired is neither the Democratic Party central nor the Republican Party central for Filipinos.

@Herb: Welcome to PinoyWired and thank you for your comment. Gov. Sarah Palin is qualified to be the next Vice President of the U.S.A. despite all the condescending comments by the mainstream media and Democratic Party reps.

@cesar trinidad: Thank you for serving in the U.S. Navy and for sharing your perspective. I agree with SgtMan that you got your points across. Well done sir and welcome to PinoyWired.

@A Start: Thank you for your comment. However, putting down Christians because they voted for Bush is nonsense spouted by the liberal media. Both candidates in 2004 were Christians - Bush = United Methodist, Kerry = Roman Catholic. George W. Bush won because Sen. Kerry kept flip-flopping on what he voted for in the Senate.

@SgtMan: I think it’s rather hilarious that you automatically assume that I support Obama because of my comments. There wasn’t any suggestion in my previous comment which would show this. If you really want to know, the candidate that I did support was Ron Paul. Since you like to do “background searches” and you clearly like to state that you’re on top of things when it comes to the candidates, then you’ll know who he is and what party he’s affiliated with.

In regards to Obama and Mccain’s track record, sure, McCain has more experience being in the senate for longer, the US Navy, etc, etc. To be honest, he does have the experience, but, from what he says during the debates and what his current stances are, then he’s no different than the administration ruling over the country now.

I noticed you like to repeat yourself with the facts that you’ve gathered, much like the rhetoric that the McCain and Palin like to spread, which makes me assume that you follow just right wing media coverage of the whole presidential and vice presidential candidacy. I think it’s funny how you automatically assume yet again, that I’m “brainwashed” due to the left wing media, when I don’t even follow most American media. No matter what the media outlet is in the US, it’s always biased towards one side. If you really want to know, to make your assumption look even more ridiculous, I’m an American expat living in Europe and following the news media agencies here. So, do you think that Europe’s media agencies are biased and left wing?

Considering the light of Palin being found to abuse her power in Alaska as governor by an independent probe, what do you think of her now? Plus, since you like to research a lot, why don’t you research most of her viewpoints and see how many times she’s flip flopped with some of them (not to mention her intelligent quotes during her campaigning)…

@MariaMaria: I’m aware of the religious backgrounds of the candidates, but what I’m trying to point out is that there should be a separation between church and state, just like how it was stated in you know, the First Amendment? The religious background of a candidate shouldn’t be of concern in my opinion and I find it interesting to see how that’s one of the reasons why people would vote for a certain candidate.

A Start: Well thank you, I do know about the “separation of church and state” doctrine which is not in the constitution per se. I also know that the electorate will choose the candidate based on so many different factors including among others, party lines, vision, experience, issues, policies and yes, based on religion, race and gender. That’s life. God bless America.

Maria Maria, thank you for this article. Thank you to the photographers for great shots of Sarah Palin and her supporters. I just admire her very much and I think she’ll make a superb vice president!

I just want to share this video of Barack Obama putting down Sarah Palin. The title of the video is:
Barack Obama is NOT this stupid. So he must think YOU are.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21mwUTgs_QI

You’re welcome Jennifer and thank you for the link to the video. I’ve added it as an update to the article above.

Sen. Obama, a presidential candidate, comparing his scope of responsibilities to Gov. Sarah Palin, a vice presidential candidate, when she was still a Mayor … priceless.

hahaha. That’s a really funny video. Obama seems more afraid of Palin than of McCain. Politics is a circus. Thanks.

@ A START: You sound like a MCP.

@Cesar: I’m really confused by the abbreviation that you’re calling me, what does MCP stand for? With a little research, could it mean a Microsoft Certified Professional (which I’m not)? Or…a “male chauvinist pig”? If the latter, then maybe it would be good to know that I’m of the opposite gender thus making your assumptions incorrect.

@MariaMaria: “also know that the electorate will choose the candidate based on so many different factors including among others, party lines, vision, experience, issues, policies and yes, based on religion, race and gender. That’s life. God bless America.”

Yeah, it’s a shame isn’t it? That race, gender, religion and other superficial points should be an issue when voting for the next president…when technically, in my opinion, those issues shouldn’t even be of concern. In my view, a good president for this day in age would be one who could fix the “mess” created by the Bush administration. That would include fixing the domestic spending, having a sound economic plan (oh wait, isn’t it McCain had announced him and his advisers would have one but pulled out at last minute? GREAT JOB!! shows he’s really ready for the future), reestablishing a good relationship with the US’ allies and other countries (i.e. Europe and Russia, whom the US has pissed off greatly with its “defense” missile sites they want to build in Poland, Czech Republic), one who is good in public communication and has emotional intelligence.

Have you ever thought about how much responsibility the US president has? I mean, essentially, the person will have the code to the US nuclear arsenal and can annihilate the world. That’s a lot of power in one person’s hands. The president should essentially know how much power is in his hands and at least have some scientific understanding of the implications of having that much power. That being said, I believe a president should have the ability to understand scientific explanations (i.e. about the implication of all weapons, even the environment and alternative energies). It’s certain that this current administration doesn’t get it nor does McCain/Palin.

I challenge all of you to do MORE research. Do research on for example, the JASON panel, when more scientific research was funded by the government and see what has been sprung forth from the research (fair enough, WMDs were made stronger through science, but, ALL technological advances could not be made without science). See how religious beliefs can be in the way of scientific research for the betterment of living. Try to vision the big picture - and how if McCain/Palin get voted that the country will just go downhill with their agenda (or lack of).

It’s established that the US is in a bad state. I’m not saying the next president can fix everything, I doubt things will even be fixed within my lifetime. But the underlying issue is, that the US doesn’t go deeper into a more downward spiral and all the idiocracy is stopped now.

@SgtMan: i was just reminded by your research into ACORN, found some information about ACORN myself with your beloved McCain…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ9wy2MI1NI

There’s a nice video of McCain at an ACORN meeting in 2006. So i suppose McCain was for ACONR before he started to claim he’s against it. Though, isn’t it if McCain attended this meeting, he was essentially meeting with people who rally behind Obama (the guy who supports “domestic terrorists” such as Ayers), therefore making McCain a good friend with terrorists?

@Jeremy P: glad you enjoyed the video.

@A Start: Please don’t be patronizing just because this Filipina is rooting for the McCain-Palin ticket. First, your 1st amendment dig and now, pontificating about the duties and responsibilities of a U.S. President. hahaha, you seem to think that only you are concerned about the issues at stake in this election.

While left-wing pundits and celebrities harp on Gov. Sarah Palin being a “heartbeat away from the Presidency” what of Sen. Barack Obama who is running for presidency? IMHO, compared to the experience and accomplishments of both Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin on reform, tax cuts and fighting corruption, among others, Sen. Obama falls short, way down there.

As for that ACORN video, Sen. McCain was invited to SPEAK about the IMMIGRATION REFORM BILL he co-authored to provide a way for people to EARN their American citizenship, among others way back in 2006. On the other end, Sen. Obama funneled DONATIONS to ACORN from the Woods Fund (where he served with Bill Ayers, the unrepentant domestic terrorist who also helped launch Obama’s political career in his living room) and donated $800,000+ from his campaign funds for his “get out the vote” push during the primaries.

Here’s a shout out to Joe the Plumber who inadvertently caused Obama to put his foot in his mouth when Obama said “spread the wealth around” that resonated negatively throughout the nation.

Take note that it was Obama who visited Joe’s neighborhood and approached Joe. Poor Joe, he is being crucified by the pro-Obama media led by NBC because of Obama’s revelation of his real intentions. Digging as much dirt on a private citizen for asking questions - that’s abusive. Discrediting Joe will not take back what Obama said and what the whole nation heard.

@MariaMaria: My text can sound “patronizing” if you have already set a tone of voice for my writing style. Apologies if you find my words “condescending.” I mean, considering that I’m being called a “sexist pig” and an “MCP” by others who have left comments on here is just frankly, hilarious. I think you gotta be able to take from others what you dish out. But seriously, I don’t know what to think of your examples.

Let’s take the issues at hand. Fair enough the article is about Sarah Palin and we should go back to that point. Though, on the last note, comparing McCain and Obama since they are the ones running against each other, all I can say is at least Obama has already laid out an economic plan which can be scrutinized by the media or whomever wants to (i.e. the public). McCain hasn’t done so, or pulled back from doing so. Why? So that the current economic issues won’t be resolved? How much more of your tax money will go towards defense spending and fixing the fragile state of the US economy? On a side note, I suppose I don’t fall within this, since I already pay 32% income tax in the country I live in and I’m happy to know it is distributed towards good healthcare, education and social welfare to all citizens (oh no, in the eyes of an American, socialism *gasp* :).

Obama has already met with foreign dignitaries reaching out the “hand of friendship.” Where has McCain gone recently to show that the US has a good standing with its neighbours or foreign friends? This is highly important in this day in age, the US can no longer afford showing itself as a “bully” to others, even its allies don’t want to deal in this bs anymore.

Now, this is where the subject will revert back to Palin. McCain, let’s face it, doesn’t have a very clean bill of health. On the otherhand, Obama does. If we think of the scenario that has a high percentage of happening where if elected president, McCain dies, then we’re stuck with Palin as the commander in chief (or “first dudette,” whatever). This is where it gets worrisome.

So an independent probe found that she was indeed corrupt as being governor of Alaska (or not, I guess, depending on what media outlet you listen to). What worries me is that her husband attended state meetings, read state memos - issues he should no mettle with or even be of concern to. What does this show of Palin? It shows that she was clearly not set for the job as governor if she needed her husband to hold her hand along the way. Will her husband be there attending official meetings if she were to become president? I sure as hell hope he doesn’t. Let’s also not forget how the only foreign dignitary she’s met so far is Karzai and for the 29 seconds allowed towards American and international media to cover this meeting, all she asked was about his family and kids. She could’ve for example, asked a more tactful question to show that she has the experience to talk politically with other heads of state.

There are of course many, many instances which show Palin’s lack of experience, that she would not be ready for this job (or the bigger job if McCain croaks). On the other hand, Obama whom you often like to compare her to in regards to experience, is at least TRYING to show he CAN do the job with those examples above.

Now if we want to look at it from another perspective, to have an Obama and Biden leadership vs McCain and Palin leadership would clearly show on paper that Obama and Biden together would rack up more “experience” for the 2 positions than the latter.

In regards to your “Joe the Plumber” comment, what’s wrong with “spreading the wealth around?” Is it that Americans are so afraid of “socialism?” I’m sorry, but are you following what’s going on right now with the economic situation? The 700 billion bailout plan which takes YOUR tax money to help the banks keep afloat is essentially socialism. So, isn’t that a bit hypocritical? Answer me that please.

How can you say “Poor Joe”? It’s the duty of the media to do investigative reporting, it’s not “dishing out dirt.” It was McCain who involved Joe the Plumber in the first place by mentioning him in the debates. So, it’s obvious, when the public doesn’t know about Joe, there will be investigative reporting on 1. the instance when Joe questioned Obama and 2. his personal background and 3. his professional background.

Now, McCain tried to capitalize on that question and answer session. Obama took Joe’s word seriously and answered it seriously. Obama answered him based on the idea that Joe could buy a company that netted profit more than 250,000 (not gross). By the way Joe asked his question, doesn’t it show that Joe, who can afford to buy this company is “well off?” Hence the “spread the wealth around” answer. I find it funny how people call this Socialism when it technically falls under the line of being purely American. Wouldn’t a “true” American patriot want to help out the less fortunate countrymen?

Keep in mind that after the media scrutiny, Joe admitted that his incoming level wasn’t even close to what he said to Obama and he wasn’t even planning on buying the company. Hence making Obama’s economic plan not valid towards Joe’s situation.

So, how is it “poor Joe?”

A bit off topic (or maybe on topic depending on how you look at it), but, since the words “left-wing media” or “pro Obama media” keeps popping up within the comments, can someone please give me at least 2 examples of media outlets in the US which is considered “fair and non biased” in your view?

Which media outlets would be considered left-wing and pro Obama? What would you consider international media outlets as being?

@A Start: If you are of the opposite gender, then I think you are a femenist. If you think there’s nothing wrong with spreading wealth then you should live in socialist country of you choice and share whatever wealth you have or maybe you can share you wealth with me. And what do you mean by less fortunate? If you mean poor, then I belong in that category, but I don’t need a handout from people who work hard so they can live their American dream. I immigrated to the United States 34 years ago and still struggling to make ends meet and if you ask me if I want a hand out, my answer is no. I’d rather bust my behind and work hard than accept welfare check. Don’t forget, I have my share of paying taxes to Uncle Sam also. And by the way, Uncle Sam wants more of my hard earned money so I have to pay him extra money for the last 5 years so he can spread those money to the less fortunate.
If Obam and Biden wins, good luck to them.
Example of pro Obama media outlets:
MSNBC, CNN, ABC, CBS

@Cesar

I believe the word you’re looking for is “feminist”, which means someone who advocates equality between men and women. It does indeed sound like A Start might be a feminist. I would say so am I and I’m male.

Please also explain why you think socialism is bad, and I suggest you look that word up too before answering.

About this “liberal bias”, maybe you should read Bush’s former press secretary Scott McClellan’s book What Happened, in which he confesses to routinely have lied to the media, and describes the contempt he felt for reporters who reported his lies instead of telling the truth, because they were cowed by the fear of an accusation of “liberal bias”.

@Cesar: So now I’m a feminist. Thank you for calling me one, considering feminists call for the equality between woman and men. But
then I’m pretty sure you were TRYING to call me something derogatory in which you’ve failed at. I don’t understand how you go from calling me a male chauvinist pig (a man who thinks males are more superior to women) to a feminist. You can continue
on calling me names or terms in which you have no understanding of.

It’s funny how you say I should live in a “socialist” country. As I mentioned previously, I’m a Filipino American expat currently living in a democratic country where some bits of socialism is practiced. For example, progressive taxation is implemented. Basically the more I
earn the more I get taxed. To be honest I’m happy with that because I know my money is going towards the basic rights which every human
should have - healthcare and education.

The educational system in this country is ranked #1 in the world (when you look up the statistics then you’ll probably know which country I live in). The healthcare system isn’t ranked very highly by the WHO (still above the US) but it’s still available for everyone.

You know what else is probably really HORRIBLE about the country I
live in…that if you are about to have a baby, the socialized
healthcare provides each couple a box with all the items you need for
a child till it reaches 6 months. OH NO HOW COULD THEY? You know what
else is really bad? That a child receives a monthly stipend until the age of 18.

Other examples of really horrible issues with this country: reasonably priced public transportation that is on time and networks to all towns and cities, free CHILDCARE for all families, not to mention that it was ranked the least politically corrupt country for a few years in a row and is ranked one of the top 5 countries in economic competitiveness. Sounds terrible doesn’t it?

You wrote, “or maybe you can share you wealth with me.” and “I immigrated to the United States 34 years ago and still struggling to make ends meet and if you ask me if I want a hand out, my answer is no.”

I’ll be happy to pay higher taxes if it helps people in your same situation if it gives you tax breaks. Why does it seem that you automatically assume you’d be getting a welfare cheque from Obama’s economic plan? If you really are in the situation that you’re in, then YOU would be the one benefiting from Obama’s plan NOT McCain. Keep in mind McCain’s plan will mean a bigger deficit in the future.

In regards to giving examples of left wing media outlets, then I guess it leaves only FOX as being the fair and unbiased one. I have no comment about that. Michelle Malkin, O’Reily and all the rest of their interesting panel of commentators are well…obviously right-wing.

I’ve already read in two comments in two different articles (this article and the pinoys for obama) where people have misunderstood the definition of the American dream. So I’ll leave this comment with the same quote from another comment I’ve made:

“The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement. It is not a dream of motor cars and high wages merely, but a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position.” - James Truslow Adams