It will make my decision so much easier if the scuttlebutt is true and the Mugwumps put up a black (but not too black) female (but not the delicate or bitchy kinds) lesbian (not butch, obviously) childless (by the grace of God, of course, not choice) candidate as running mate to the white (but not too honky) male (but not horndog) heterosexual (duh) family oriented (traditional, natch) candidate. I will be so there.
Fingers crossed!
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.It will make my decision so much easier if the scuttlebutt is true and the Mugwumps put up a black (but not too black) female (but not the delicate or bitchy kinds) lesbian (not butch, obviously) childless (by the grace of God, of course, not choice) candidate as running mate to the white (but not too honky) male (but not horndog) heterosexual (duh) family oriented (traditional, natch) candidate. I will be so there
I KNOW! I was kind of hoping for Condi, too.
I KID, I KID!!!
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I am going to try to stay out of these political threads, but I do think that it is important to correct incorrect statements straight from the DNC spin machine, in case anyone reading this Board still is deciding for whom to vote.
“I am pleased to see Senator Obama acknowledge the huge potential Alaska’s natural gas reserves represent in terms of clean energy and sound jobs,” Governor Palin said. “The steps taken by the Alaska State Legislature this past week demonstrate that we are ready, willing and able to supply the energy our nation needs.”
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Governor Palin also acknowledged the Senator’s proposal to offer $1,000 rebates to those struggling with the high cost of energy.
“We in Alaska feel that crunch and are taking steps to address it right here at home,” Governor Palin said. “This is a tool that must be on the table to buy us time until our long-term energy plans can be put into place. We have already enjoyed the support of Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, and it is gratifying to see Senator Obama get on board.”
The Governor did question the means to pay for Obama’s proposed rebate — a windfall profits tax on oil companies. In Alaska, the state’s resource valuation system, ACES, provides strong incentives for companies to re-invest their profits in new production.
“Windfall profits taxes alone prevent additional investment in domestic production. Without new supplies from American reserves, our dependency and addiction to foreign sources of oil will continue,” Governor Palin said.
In truth, Governor Palin supported two aspects from the Obama energy plan that were supporting what Alaska already was doing. In other words, Palin praised Obama for having the smarts to copy or support what she was doing.mellytu74 wrote: A month ago, she praised Obama's energy policy a month ago. In pretty glowing terms, IIRC.
“I am pleased to see Senator Obama acknowledge the huge potential Alaska’s natural gas reserves represent in terms of clean energy and sound jobs,” Governor Palin said. “The steps taken by the Alaska State Legislature this past week demonstrate that we are ready, willing and able to supply the energy our nation needs.”
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Governor Palin also acknowledged the Senator’s proposal to offer $1,000 rebates to those struggling with the high cost of energy.
“We in Alaska feel that crunch and are taking steps to address it right here at home,” Governor Palin said. “This is a tool that must be on the table to buy us time until our long-term energy plans can be put into place. We have already enjoyed the support of Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, and it is gratifying to see Senator Obama get on board.”
The Governor did question the means to pay for Obama’s proposed rebate — a windfall profits tax on oil companies. In Alaska, the state’s resource valuation system, ACES, provides strong incentives for companies to re-invest their profits in new production.
“Windfall profits taxes alone prevent additional investment in domestic production. Without new supplies from American reserves, our dependency and addiction to foreign sources of oil will continue,” Governor Palin said.
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Thank you.dimmzy wrote:I just hope people don't think I have anything against any of the politicians personally. Anyone who runs for public office in this day and age deserves credit.
Sometimes a lot of what's said around here would be easy for anyone who's run for office to take personally. Here's what I said on March 11 in the Spitzer thread:
I've been compared to excrement on this Bored, now I'm being aligned (or was that maligned) with the World's Oldest Profession.
SuitDude is in very good odor with me right now for posting that Obama message.
Not that he isn't all the time.
You know what I mean.
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-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller
-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller