tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post6164557200724163846..comments2024-03-19T03:18:54.509-06:00Comments on Hot Chicks Dig Smart Men: VP Candidate Debate and Other ThoughtsJaniecehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-16183296052207320462008-10-03T10:16:00.000-06:002008-10-03T10:16:00.000-06:00Ilya, I think that's a reasonable perspective.I ca...Ilya, I think that's a reasonable perspective.<BR/><BR/>I came away thinking that Palin's handlers did the best they could, but the fact of the matter is that she really doesn't know shit about anything but energy policy, while Biden's knowledge is both deep and broad.Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190655869710465713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-26086421131325867392008-10-03T10:00:00.000-06:002008-10-03T10:00:00.000-06:00Based on information from a couple of sources that...Based on information from a couple of sources that I have, Biden came out as more seasoned, but Palin comported herself quite well. Any post-debate thoughts?Ilyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05379167075203188111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-20485151102256252622008-10-02T15:01:00.000-06:002008-10-02T15:01:00.000-06:00Why Jim, I believe that the Purple Roof Place woul...Why Jim, I believe that the Purple Roof Place would be one of our many 'Berto's incarnations.<BR/>Any place in SD that has an eye-searing yellow and red striped paint scheme, or a purple roof, and is named any variation of Alberto's (Adelberto's, Hidalberto's to name a few) are THE CAT'S PYJAMAS! (Although in all fairness, have you ever tried to stuff a cat into pyjamas? It ain't pretty, I can tell you.)<BR/>And Por Favor makes teh Awesome Margarita's Gigante! (We'll make Frank drive!)The Mechanicky Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00301818656158916179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-21423130746892464422008-10-02T14:21:00.000-06:002008-10-02T14:21:00.000-06:00Not too many, but more than you'd expect.Californi...Not too many, but more than you'd expect.<BR/><BR/>California burritos aren't your regular burrito. They're made from carne asada meat, fried potatoes, avocado, sour cream and a red sauce.<BR/><BR/>the best ones are from the Purple Roof Place (I don't even know if it has an actual name, Beastly and I just call it the Purple Roof Place) on Rosecranz in Point Loma.Jim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-78360463990390334332008-10-02T13:32:00.000-06:002008-10-02T13:32:00.000-06:00Suddenly I want to swing by Moe's and pick up a co...Suddenly I want to swing by Moe's and pick up a couple fish tacos...<BR/><BR/>*is impressionable and suggestible*MWThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09446603415730525882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-78174832523912639942008-10-02T12:10:00.000-06:002008-10-02T12:10:00.000-06:00I hear you, Jim. I've talked before about how McC...I hear you, Jim. I've talked before about how McCain will not receive my vote.<BR/><BR/>And I'm not huge on Burritos - but I will eat guacamole, rolled tacos, shredded beef tacos and cheese enchiladas, and raise my glass. <BR/><BR/>I don't expect there's a ton of good Mexican eateries up your way.Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190655869710465713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-24328929732455333062008-10-02T10:49:00.000-06:002008-10-02T10:49:00.000-06:00Janiece, yep.Based on what I knew of her at the ti...Janiece, yep.<BR/><BR/>Based on what I knew of her at the time, I did say I thought she'd make a dandy president <I>somewhere down the line</I>. <BR/><BR/>And in my estimation she still <I>could</I> be, but I find it increasingly unlikely. <BR/><BR/>See, I knew about her politics before she was elected, but after she won the governor's seat she never once tried to foist those beliefs on the rest of us - she never once tried to push creationism into the public schools for example. Though she did say that she thought personally it was something she would support. There are a number of other similar examples. I took this, and still do to some extent, to mean that she was able to put her <I>duties</I> above her <I>ideals</I>, and represent all of the people. This is a characteristic I can respect.<BR/><BR/>And I still think that for the most part she is that person - what happens on the campaign trail is not necessarily representative of what will happen once that person is elected. <I>However,</I> it is becoming increasingly apparent that whatever her politics and/or ideals, she lacks the fundamental knowledge and experience to be president. However again, she may very well gain that knowledge and experience as VP <I>if</I> John McCain lives long enough.<BR/><BR/>Should that happen, and she maintains the ability to separate her beliefs from her duty, I still think she'll make a reasonable decent president - better than the current one anyway - depending on who she surrounds herself with.<BR/><BR/>However, I'm am starting to suspect that once in the position of ultimate power, she will <I>not</I> be able to separate her beliefs from her duty (just as the current dolt can't), and that her lack of knowledge will default to party lines (just as with the current dolt).<BR/><BR/>As I said from the very first, I'm not voting for her or McCain. Period.<BR/>____________________________<BR/><BR/>Oh, and have a California Burrito for me at Por Favor with the mechanicky gal, would you?Jim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-78392262649923288612008-10-02T10:18:00.000-06:002008-10-02T10:18:00.000-06:00Jim, your comments in "The Worst Kept Secret in Oh...Jim, your comments in "The Worst Kept Secret in Ohio" post were: "I think Sarah Palin will make a dandy VP, and an even better President a few years down the line." <BR/><BR/>To me, that sounds like you thought, at the time, that "she should move to D.C." I'm not saying that you haven't changed your mind since then, but when she was first announced, your good opinion of her was one of the things that encouraged me to keep an open mind about her. Your opinions are typically well-thought out and backed by empirical evidence, and I trust your judgment.<BR/><BR/>What I'm saying is that my opinion <EM>now</EM> is that your analysis <EM>then</EM> was faulty. <BR/><BR/>But yeah. Fun, fun on the debate tonight. All Joe really has to do is try not to stick his foot in his mouth and watch her implode. Pop the popcorn and pour the drinks for <A HREF="http://somewhatreal.com/itsme/?p=94" REL="nofollow">Vince's Drinking Game</A>, cohorts - the Hoot-n-Holler is about to begin!Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190655869710465713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-50729861155376081192008-10-02T09:50:00.000-06:002008-10-02T09:50:00.000-06:00Michelle, she says she is. Go take a look.Michelle, she says she is. Go take a look.vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16955307244053931069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-29694006064259414562008-10-02T09:41:00.000-06:002008-10-02T09:41:00.000-06:00Ah, simple substitution cyphers, that takes me bac...Ah, simple substitution cyphers, that takes me back, Michelle.Jim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-83513235747033308852008-10-02T09:38:00.001-06:002008-10-02T09:38:00.001-06:00Janiece, I don't really think she's the cat's PJ's...Janiece, I don't really think she's the cat's PJ's. I think she's done a better job of Alaskan Governor than her predecessors. But that doesn't mean I think she should move to D.C.<BR/><BR/>She's a small town girl who made good in Alaska (itself a small town compared to the rest of the US) but on the national stage she is phenomenally out of her depth.<BR/><BR/>The gist of most of my posts regarding her is that it's not necessary to make shit up, or engage in hysteria, regarding her lack of qualifications or her conservative politics, because every time she opens her mouth she shows just how unqualified she is for the job without an exaggeration (not that <I>you</I> have engaged in exaggeration, but plenty of folks have, just sayin')<BR/><BR/>As a small town mayor, and as governor of a remote state with a small population, she did ok. As a VP candidate, she's just damned scary - and in fact reminds me GWB in more ways than one, starting with lack of intellect and going on from there (though she is a far better speaker).<BR/><BR/>I agree, if you're made to look the fool by that little moppet Couric well, then you probably don't have the chops to be talking to, oh say, the Saudi Prince or Vladimir Putin. And I suspect that tonight she's going to get her ass handed to her. I don't care for Biden all that much, but he's a shrewd and savvy politician who knows the issues, Palin emphatically does not.<BR/><BR/>Frankly I'm looking forward to it.Jim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-49789151913592370032008-10-02T09:38:00.000-06:002008-10-02T09:38:00.000-06:00Michelle, you think you're funny, but you're not.D...Michelle, you think you're funny, but you're <EM>not.</EM><BR/><BR/>Don't make me break out the Shovel. :-)Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190655869710465713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-9506076675905128852008-10-02T09:35:00.000-06:002008-10-02T09:35:00.000-06:00Fb ner lbh tbvat gb cynl Ivapr'f qevaxvat tnzr gba...<A HREF="http://www.rot13.com/" REL="nofollow">Fb ner lbh tbvat gb cynl Ivapr'f qevaxvat tnzr gbavtug</A>?Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-9884878659947936752008-10-02T08:51:00.000-06:002008-10-02T08:51:00.000-06:00Hmmm...Mexican!Hmmm...<EM>Mexican!</EM>Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190655869710465713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-8058025549168411972008-10-02T08:47:00.000-06:002008-10-02T08:47:00.000-06:00I so agree. Your visit next weekend (YAY!) will be...I so agree. Your visit next weekend (YAY!) will be a real treat as whenever I even SEE Gov. Palin I start to steam. I told my Mom that I am a better candidate for V.P. than she is. Mom, bless her heart, thinks she is WONDERFUL. Thank God dad is there to cancel her vote out.<BR/>P.S. Frank is all lined up for a dinner at Por Favor! Margaritas! Salsa! MEXICAN FOOD!<BR/>I now return you to your regularly scheduled program.The Mechanicky Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00301818656158916179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-57501174389816918382008-10-02T08:41:00.000-06:002008-10-02T08:41:00.000-06:00I told you that her resemblance to Peggy Hill was ...I <EM>told</EM> you that her resemblance to Peggy Hill was more than skin deep.<BR/><BR/>God.Cindi in COhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00857773418981487019noreply@blogger.com