McCain Picks Palin

Yes all a myth. Europe is far nicer, more substance somehow, Asia too. Not sure that I envy the Americans in any way, certainly not culturally. I do have a small weakness, Gap jeans, slim fit in extra large, waist size 33. Im not large but I like the cut with a loose fit at least two sizes. We don't have Gap here so I am forced to travel there every once in awhile and do some shopping, usually LA.

America is more like a little convenience store. New York (and London) I think are the most over rated cities in the world. Hot dogs yeach! I prefer San Francisco the deli's are better and memories sweeter.

[Lunchtime O'Booze]

Oh I wouldn't be quite so hard Cedric-although New York has lost much of it's joy since that terrible 9/11 and London is just so bloody expensive now it spoils the place for me.

But one thing I'll never forget-I travelled when young-from the north to south and from the east coast to the west of the US by Greyhound bus ( something I couldn't possibly do today) and amongst the breathtaking scenery there are just so many bizarre and wacky places ( with similar people) you just have to love the place.

Amongst all that conformity-there is an amazing diversity like none on earth. It's as though you will find the very best of things and the worst.

But the most memorable thing..apart from a lot of very fat people ( which is just from a bad diet) ..I don't think I have seen more beautiful and desirable boys and men anywhere on earth. Afterall-with the amazing combination and mix of every race on the planet..something wonderful came out of it !!

Oh I wouldn't be quite so hard Cedric

You're forgetting, Doris, that Young Master Cedric totally lacks what is often called "generosity of spirit" - sadly he's not alone in that

Oh I wouldn't say that hovelturd. Yes I agree in part Outtolunch. Just its been very difficult with Bush and wars, and for so long.

As far as looks go no, more and more I am finding Americans to be rather plain, nascar sporn. Not like in/on lets say Sardinia or Vietnam or Thailand where the majority are rather stunning. Its the dilution of all those handsome types in America, though the Hispanics etc still have an edge. But then Mexico is just across the border and there its wall to wall.

Im not sure when you travelled across America but things have changed Im sure. All those rather quaint backward people are now rather mad raving Bush supporters and war mongers who are also financially in a bit of a mess. You don't want to get involved with that lot.

Sure it will all change when Obama gets into power, at least for as long as it takes for someone to kill him.

Oh I wouldn't say that hovelturd.

I think it's rather like those thoroughly humourless people who claim to have a sense of humour because they have a repertoire of jokes. My father was rather (too) fond of quoting Burns' line about "seeing ourselves as others see us"

Palin's daughter has gotten knocked-up. I wonder if Palin's daughter is underage? What are the laws covering underage sex in Alaska?

Also, I see some are questioning the paternity of Palin's own most recent offspring born only this year. That whole family is one hell of a baby factory it seems. Come to think of it, I would like to see a paternity test done on the daughter's offspring. This is going to be a fun time for Americans.

Then also, I see her husband was arrested for drunken driving. Quite a family this gang of galoots consists of. And to think that she potentially could be a heartbeat away from the presidency if that senile old fart McCain corks-off in office were the Yanks so fucking stupid as to elect him in the first place.

But then they put George W. Bush in office twice, albeit under a cloud, but still he's the prez. So maybe the Americans get what they deserve after all. More karma! More fun! More laughs!

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Grizzly Palin, known as Alaska's Governor Palin, will probably tip the scale in the close U.S. elections for the Republicans to be in another 4 long, drastic years. Though the career, educated American woman who is well read will not vote for her just because she is a female, there ARE many American women that will vote Republican just because there is a woman on the ticket. But also the conservative Bible thumpers (and there are many of them in the US) and the pro- gun NRA folks will also find her appealing over the democratic ticket. She was giving her "credentials"the other night.... soccer mom, PTA president, mayor of some podunk Alaskan town, and now governor of Alaska. Alaska does not have the problems similar to other states such as California, Illinois, ...well all the rest of them. Alaska is financially well off (due to oil) and a low population. She has no challenges of unemployment, decaying infrastruture, run down schools like other governors would have in the more populated states. (Well, she does have to worry about hunting regulations and how to expand oil expansion.) She believes that Creation Science should be taught in the classrooms but not evolution; she is against teaching sex education to teenagers in schools believing that it should be taught at home. (She sure did a good job with her 17 year daughter that is now 5 months pregnate from some guy named Levi.) I am sure Palin doesn't know the difference between Thailand and Taiwan, Zambia and Zimbabwee; or Austria and Australia... I am scared that most Americans are so clueless, that they will vote Republican. (Maybe after November, PAD can go to Washington and protest.)

Grizzly Palin, known as Alaska's Governor Palin, will probably tip the scale in the close U.S. elections for the Republicans to be in another 4 long, drastic years. Though the career, educated American woman who is well read will not vote for her just because she is a female, there ARE many American women that will vote Republican just because there is a woman on the ticket. But also the conservative Bible thumpers (and there are many of them in the US) and the pro- gun NRA folks will also find her appealing over the democratic ticket. She was giving her "credentials"the other night.... soccer mom, PTA president, mayor of some podunk Alaskan town, and now governor of Alaska. Alaska does not have the problems similar to other states such as California, Illinois, ...well all the rest of them. Alaska is financially well off (due to oil) and a low population. She has no challenges of unemployment, decaying infrastruture, run down schools like other governors would have in the more populated states. (Well, she does have to worry about hunting regulations and how to expand oil expansion.) She believes that Creation Science should be taught in the classrooms but not evolution; she is against teaching sex education to teenagers in schools believing that it should be taught at home. (She sure did a good job with her 17 year daughter that is now 5 months pregnate from some guy named Levi.) I am sure Palin doesn't know the difference between Thailand and Taiwan, Zambia and Zimbabwee; or Austria and Australia... I am scared that most Americans are so clueless, that they will vote Republican. (Maybe after November, PAD can go to Washington and protest.)

Well, that is clear, at least. You give a rather muddled list of reasons not to like Sarah Palin -- some of which are total fabrications -- and then conclude by openly stating that you are scared that Americans will vote Republican.

I also note that this thread has absolutely died since Sarah Palin gave her immensely interesting speech at the Republican Convention. Before that, all the pundits were theorizing that she would resign because her daughter was pregnant (?!).

Oh, they picked the Wrong Target! As Sarah herself noted, in an offhand remark, "What's the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull." Pause. Smile. "Lipstick."

Seems to me that the Dems are making the same mistake with Palin as they did with Reagan: underestimate your foe.

By the way, for all the gay people on this forum, the Log Cabin Republicans endorsed McCain. They didn't endorse Bush.

Also note that sixty percent of Americans define themselves as "very conservative" or "conservative." They don't WANT to follow the European path. They don't WANT socialism. They want to build up a small business and operate it.

This is not in reply to anyone else.

I would simply note that everyone's former hero, Hillary Clinton, glided to the top by being married to The Boss.

Sarah Palin, by contrast, did it all herself. So, in this sense, she strongly resembles Margaret Thatcher.

The current election in America has become even more interesting.

[Lunchtime O'Booze]

Oh I wouldn't say that hovelturd. Yes I agree in part Outtolunch. Just its been very difficult with Bush and wars, and for so long.

As far as looks go no, more and more I am finding Americans to be rather plain, nascar sporn. Not like in/on lets say Sardinia or Vietnam or Thailand where the majority are rather stunning. Its the dilution of all those handsome types in America, though the Hispanics etc still have an edge. But then Mexico is just across the border and there its wall to wall.

Im not sure when you travelled across America but things have changed Im sure. All those rather quaint backward people are now rather mad raving Bush supporters and war mongers who are also financially in a bit of a mess. You don't want to get involved with that lot.

Sure it will all change when Obama gets into power, at least for as long as it takes for someone to kill him.

did I forget to mention that when I say Greyhound Bus they were actually covered wagons and Teddy Roosevelt was president.? :alc: