One-On-One With Sarah Palin

[Krimson X]

Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata

I find it so interesting how it seems that she is getting so much extra scrutiny than Joe Biden, or Obama for that matter. I guess the novelty brings the attention but it all seems a bit unfair.

Did you watch the interview?

[PersonaNonGrata]

Originally Posted by Krimson X

Did you watch the interview?

No I did not. I can't say whether she did well or is the sharpest knife in the drawer. I am just commenting on how the media has played it out. Of course I don't keep stats on this but based on casual observation, you hear the name Palin far more often than the name Biden. Perhaps Joe Biden just isn't as interesting an attractive woman.

[tijanaw]

Kev,
If u remember a few months ago, Obama got the scrutiny that you're referring to with his old priest and other scandals that everyone thought were going to sink him.
Biden has been around for decades so no wonder the media is basically ignoring him, we've seen and know how and what he says. Palin is new and you're right the novelty brings the attention, it's up to her to use the limelight and win some votes. However since her IQ doesn't seem to be where expected, it's back-firing. Voters want to see and hear, learn about their future potential leaders, that's why the attention is on her.

Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata

No I did not. I can't say whether she did well or is the sharpest knife in the drawer. I am just commenting on how the media has played it out. Of course I don't keep stats on this but based on casual observation, you hear the name Palin far more often than the name Biden. Perhaps Joe Biden just isn't as interesting an attractive woman.

[motordavid]

I am one of the few in my Geezer Group here that are not smitten with
Palin; one might think she is Joan of Arc, Ma Theresa and Madame Curie
rolled into one, by the way my old buds moon and rave over her, (and
the lil'Mac, too...)

I think she is barely ok, a former mayor of a tiny white trash town in
AK, now a 2 yr, so-so gov of a huge state, that w/out the oil biz would
barely have the economy/GDP of a single county surrounding NYC, etc.

Remember Jesse Ventura, the semi-successful Gov of MN? Did/does
anyone think he ought to be the freakin VP candidate? He at least
had some track record, ran the state for more than 20 mins and has 20
IQ pts min. on Palin.

My basic wonderment is: if she were 55, 40 lbs heavier, 3 notches
down in the "looks" dept., most of the country woulda said, "Huh?
Are you sh#%%ing me!" and we wouldn't be caught up in "those
meanies in the press are badgering her", imo.

I think she is a good mom, good wife, probably an ok local politician
and that's the extent of my poz thoughts about her...

The hubbub and fawning have died down; I will be surprised if she
doesn't make Dan Qualye look like a statesman and MENSA candidate
by comparo...

[Brisbane]

That interview was bullsh*t. Compare Couric's treatment of Palin (whom she won't even call Governor) with Biden:

Not apply any ideological label: (“We decided to take a closer look at the 65-year-old Senator from Delaware.”)

Hail his outspokenness: (“You say what's on your mind and I think people appreciate that.”)

Ignore obvious factual/historical flubs: (Biden: “When the stock market crashed, Franklin Roosevelt got on television...”) FDR was not in office at the time of the 1929 crash and his "fireside chats" were on the radio.

Relay as reality positive campaign spin about his attributes: (“Relating to the fears of the average American is one of Biden's strong suits.”)

Cue up campaign rally attendees to praise: (“What was it about what he said that really resonated with you in particular?” Answers: “I think he expressed what most working Americans feel at the moment. He seems to relate to our pain.” and “I want him in office because I believe he will do things for women.”)

Empathize with the challenge he faces at the upcoming debate: (“Are you worried you're going to have to pull your punches a bit because of her gender and you don't want to seem like you're bullying her? It's a different dynamic when it's a male/female thing, isn't it?

I'm not a Republican but I think she handled the snotty little Couric (who REALLY isn't very smart) very well. Look at both interviews and Palin comes off as a genuis compared to Biden.

[PersonaNonGrata]

Originally Posted by Brisbane

I'm not a Republican but I think she handled the snotty little Couric (who REALLY isn't very smart) very well. Look at both interviews and Palin comes off as a genuis compared to Biden.

Couric is a lightweight. No wonder CBS news has tanked since she took over anchor duties. She is way out of her league and should go back the morning chats about what's hot for fall fashions.

[tijanaw]

sorry Marylander but I wonder if we watched the same interview. In your book that's genius?? WOOW!

Originally Posted by Brisbane

That interview was bullsh*t. Compare Couric's treatment of Palin (whom she won't even call Governor) with Biden:

Not apply any ideological label: (“We decided to take a closer look at the 65-year-old Senator from Delaware.”)

Hail his outspokenness: (“You say what's on your mind and I think people appreciate that.”)

Ignore obvious factual/historical flubs: (Biden: “When the stock market crashed, Franklin Roosevelt got on television...”) FDR was not in office at the time of the 1929 crash and his "fireside chats" were on the radio.

Relay as reality positive campaign spin about his attributes: (“Relating to the fears of the average American is one of Biden's strong suits.”)

Cue up campaign rally attendees to praise: (“What was it about what he said that really resonated with you in particular?” Answers: “I think he expressed what most working Americans feel at the moment. He seems to relate to our pain.” and “I want him in office because I believe he will do things for women.”)

Empathize with the challenge he faces at the upcoming debate: (“Are you worried you're going to have to pull your punches a bit because of her gender and you don't want to seem like you're bullying her? It's a different dynamic when it's a male/female thing, isn't it?

I'm not a Republican but I think she handled the snotty little Couric (who REALLY isn't very smart) very well. Look at both interviews and Palin comes off as a genuis compared to Biden.

[alpac]

It is very sad but neither of the vice president candidates impress me. Actually they are both very poor candidates in my opinion. The difference between Palin and Biden is that the chance of seeing Biden becoming a president are slim fortunately while we cannot say the same for Palin. McCain is old and there is a pretty high risk that he may not finish his 4 years term. That means that there are a fair amount of chances that Palin will be the next president of the USA and that my friends is really scary. Imagine Palin against Medvedev/Putin in a crisis similar to the Cuba missiles crisis of 1962!

[Quicksilver]

Doesn't matter how she was treated at all. What matters is how prepared you are, How much knowledge you have and how you use both to intelligently answer the questions no matter who's asking them.

Not everyone who does an interview is going to be "kind" so to speak. Weather it's "Couric" or someone else; Some people are going to get right to the point. If she can't handle it then she should do her home work.

Originally Posted by Brisbane

That interview was bullsh*t. Compare Couric's treatment of Palin (whom she won't even call Governor) with Biden:

Not apply any ideological label: (“We decided to take a closer look at the 65-year-old Senator from Delaware.”)

Hail his outspokenness: (“You say what's on your mind and I think people appreciate that.”)

Ignore obvious factual/historical flubs: (Biden: “When the stock market crashed, Franklin Roosevelt got on television...”) FDR was not in office at the time of the 1929 crash and his "fireside chats" were on the radio.

Relay as reality positive campaign spin about his attributes: (“Relating to the fears of the average American is one of Biden's strong suits.”)

Cue up campaign rally attendees to praise: (“What was it about what he said that really resonated with you in particular?” Answers: “I think he expressed what most working Americans feel at the moment. He seems to relate to our pain.” and “I want him in office because I believe he will do things for women.”)

Empathize with the challenge he faces at the upcoming debate: (“Are you worried you're going to have to pull your punches a bit because of her gender and you don't want to seem like you're bullying her? It's a different dynamic when it's a male/female thing, isn't it?

I'm not a Republican but I think she handled the snotty little Couric (who REALLY isn't very smart) very well. Look at both interviews and Palin comes off as a genuis compared to Biden.

[Wagner]

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

Doesn't matter how she was treated at all. What matters is how prepared you are, How much knowledge you have and how you use both to intelligently answer the questions no matter who's asking them.

Not everyone who does an interview is going to be "kind" so to speak. Weather it's "Couric" or someone else; Some people are going to get right to the point. If she can't handle it then she should do her home work.

I would generally agree, however..BUSH got elected twice knowing nothing.