Open Thread

8 Comments

1. 

   BooMan on August 31, 2008 at 3:12 pm

   The mother–in-law:

   Faye Palin said the entire family was shocked by the news on Friday.

   “I’m not sure what she brings to the ticket other than she’s a woman and a conservative. Well, she’s a better speaker than McCain,” Faye Palin said with a laugh. “People will say she hasn’t been on the national scene long enough. But I believe she’s a quick study.”

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     idredit on August 31, 2008 at 5:27 pm

     don’t worry. Cindy McCain vouches for Palin’s foreign policy creds. Alaska is very close to Russia. just can’t make this up.

     Andrew Sullivan provides the link:

     Watch Cindy being interviewed by George Steph

2. 

   DaveW on August 31, 2008 at 3:18 pm

   Remember I said the Palin pick had potential to raise the ick-factor? Heeere’s Johnny!

   John McCain, in his first television interview since his shocking vice presidential pick, said that he saw in Sarah Palin “a partner and a soul mate.”

   In 2000 his soul mate was Giuliani. What a guy.

3. 

   Teacher Toni on August 31, 2008 at 3:26 pm

   I posted this question in a couple of other spots, but I’ll ask her, too.  Is anyone planning on attending the Obama rally in Detroit on Monday.  I’ll be there and it would be cool to meet any Boo Tribbers who are around.

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   idredit on August 31, 2008 at 5:03 pm

   isn’t that something – that after Katrina and on its anniversary a hurricane would usher out the disaster that was hurricane Bush.

   The Republican Convention is up in the Gustav wind cone- swept aside:

   as per presser

   McCain orders convention curtailed for Gustav

   ST. PAUL, Minn. – John McCain tore up the script for his Republican National Convention on Sunday, ordering the cancellation of all but essential opening-day activities as Hurricane Gustav churned toward New Orleans.[.]

   The formal business of the convention includes nominating McCain for president and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate on Wednesday. McCain’s acceptance speech, set for prime time on Thursday evening, is among the most critical events of the campaign for his chances of winning the White House.[.]

   Campaign manager Davis told reporters inside the convention hall that the opening program on Monday would be “business only and will refrain from political rhetoric.”

5. 

   Chris on August 31, 2008 at 6:09 pm

   Ugh, I was too sick to take part in the draft. I hope the automatic picks didn’t slow everybody down.

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     vieravisionary on August 31, 2008 at 7:02 pm

     No problems!  The draft went well and I believe we will have a great season.  Good Luck to you and please get well!

6. 

   CabinGirl on August 31, 2008 at 6:26 pm

   You are Missing a swell time at the hardcore metal concert.  Really.

   As usual, I get special privileges for being a mom. 😉