tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954728584544867895.post7498830902869500742..comments2023-11-05T22:01:39.179+10:00Comments on SOSaipan: Defending Sarah PalinKAPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15541898442936527367noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954728584544867895.post-64992359055922079112008-11-10T11:19:00.000+10:002008-11-10T11:19:00.000+10:00I don't see Palin's sex being an issue either. St...I don't see Palin's sex being an issue either. Still, all these pundits singing Kumbaya about some post-sexist, post-racist electorate are hilarious. Future candidates will face the same subtle and not-so-subtle attacks. We've taken some large steps, but they're just steps on the road.<BR/><BR/>The maps are fun to play with, but it's worth remembering that Obama only got about a third of the voters, a few percent more than McCain.<BR/><BR/>This elitist electoral system led to fundraising but no campaigning in the largest states because they weren't 'in play'. A popular vote would mean that territories, 'possessions' and such could at least have a voice in the Presidential election.<BR/><BR/>Nader didn't get much attention, and it was more than he deserved. Mr. Smith was promoting himself with his interview.KAPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15541898442936527367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954728584544867895.post-43108394304706642692008-11-10T04:37:00.000+10:002008-11-10T04:37:00.000+10:00McCain wasn't expected to win, so it's a stretch t...McCain wasn't expected to win, so it's a stretch to say anyone is blaming it on the woman.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129588857193564261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954728584544867895.post-50510766502553391222008-11-09T14:10:00.000+10:002008-11-09T14:10:00.000+10:00Thanks for the graphic. I kept wanting THAT graphi...Thanks for the graphic. I kept wanting THAT graphic everytime I looked at the CNN map. <BR/><BR/>Here's what I fear. The polls showed that McCain would lose to Obama, but by choosing Sarah Palin he has a ready-made scapegoat for his failure. Let's blame the woman.<BR/><BR/>His defeat may be used as an argument to keep women out of high political office. You just can't win with a woman on the ticket...<BR/><BR/>Obama's win has lifted our hearts for hope for America; but neither racism nor sexism have been conquered. They're just licking their wounds.Saipan Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10030098267460841286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954728584544867895.post-30575724376160203062008-11-09T11:00:00.000+10:002008-11-09T11:00:00.000+10:00Actually, I've seen Smith go after many of his int...Actually, I've seen Smith go after many of his interviewees for tossing out rumors, throwing mud or skirting the question. .. and probably more conservatives have been in his target than have liberals. He's seemed to be the one reporter there who actually really does believe in the "fair and balanced" mantra. I've wondered how he's lasted so long there. I like him.. and he was right to go after Nader.<BR/><BR/>Isn't it so sad what Nader's turned into? It's become all about Nader. <BR/><BR/>I believe the U.S. needs to revert to a popular vote system. Screw Idaho.. and Alaska.Lil' Hammerheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937533318872228053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954728584544867895.post-29092470370614101872008-11-09T09:36:00.000+10:002008-11-09T09:36:00.000+10:00The road to unabashed criticism is paved with high...The road to unabashed criticism is paved with high hopes? She may not have been the best candidate, but she accepted the challenge. She has my sympathy.Bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15228259965485925558noreply@blogger.com