CBS Offers Sneak Peak of Palin on Foreign Policy
Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 2:58 pm
CBS has released another clip of Katie Couric’s interview with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Tonight’s segment will focus on foreign policy — and judging from this clip, it’s a doozy. Take a look:
It would be very easy to rip on Palin for twice explaining to Couric that Alaska is literally near Russia and Canada, and generally not being very coherent — but I’m really starting to feel bad for her. I remember being on the McCain campaign press bus, leaving the rally in Dayton where McCain announced she would be his running mate. There was a spirited discussion among reporters about how this obvious crapshoot would turn out for the campaign. I shared the consensus view that it would probably be a train wreck.
“I mean, he just plucked this woman out of Alaska,” I recall one reporter saying.
After several more rallies leading up to the Republican National Convention, in which I saw enormous crowds chanting Palin’s name — and then after seeing the media reaction to her RNC speech — I admit, I started to doubt my own judgment. Maybe the public was seeing something I missed.
However, it’s comforting to realize now that my instincts are sound. Clearly, many conservative Republican true-believers were looking for a reason to justify voting for McCain, whom they distrust — and Palin gives them that. But after watching her performances in one-on-one interviews, it’s hard to imagine Palin will be tipping the scales for many undecided moderates in McCain’s favor.
7 Comments
Comment posted September 25, 2008 @ 4:07 pm
Do you think she even knows what she's talking about? Because I sure don't.
Comment posted September 25, 2008 @ 7:10 pm
I’m wondering why when asked about foreign relations rather than spewing those clearly inappropriate responses such as being able to see Russia from an Alaskan island she couldn’t answers something like this: “I believe that all negotiations have to do with exchanges. Each party wants something and is willing to give something in exchange. Our mission as negotiators is to be clear on what we want, what is the least we will accept and what is the most that we are willing to give in return. Part of that mission is through study and discussion to determine what the other side wants, what is the least that they will give and what is the least that they will accept. I have been involved in many negotiations in my career and have learned to do this. Certainly when dealing with foreign countries I will need language translators as well as country experts to help me identify what the other party is asking looking for. Considering the complexity of the world today I clearly understand my need to be advised on the issues and ramifications involved in each foreign issue. Of course, it would be absolutely essential to hear the opinions interested parties in our country as negotiations progress. Not the least, of course, is for my countrymen to understand my basic life philosophies so they can understand where I’m coming from. I believe that my administrative record would speak for me.”
This kind of response would be far more acceptable to me at least.
I have two problems with this person, the fact that she didn’t say no to McCain implies that she didn’t have any idea what is involved in the job and to realize that she is not ready for such a responsibility. Indeed she said so herself. She let her ego become bigger than the well being of her fellow citizens. Secondly she has a very sarcastic style which I find disrespectful, lacking seriousness and off-putting.
Lastly, how is it that in a country as great as ours we cannot come up with better options. For the record, I’m voting for Obama. I respect his intellect and unlike what I keep hearing from the Republican side, whenever he is asked a question he responds with a coherent answer. On the issue of Obama’s experience, I have an extensive education and have served as executive administrator in some relatively large organizations; I believe that with intelligence and respect for others administration is easy.
Comment posted September 26, 2008 @ 12:06 am
LOL, OMG, where ever did they find this woman, no wait, that's right, she's from the state where you can see Russia from her house! We'll be safe now with her in charge! LMAO! NEXT!
Comment posted September 26, 2008 @ 12:15 am
Hey I can see a convenience store across the street from my house that is run by two Arabs, maybe I can be Secretary of Defense! where do I apply? Palin, do yourself a favor, GO HOME, your family needs you, before you further embarrass yourself.
Comment posted September 26, 2008 @ 2:10 am
I’m wondering why when asked about foreign relations rather than spewing those clearly inappropriate responses such as being able to see Russia from an Alaskan island she couldn’t answers something like this: “I believe that all negotiations have to do with exchanges. Each party wants something and is willing to give something in exchange. Our mission as negotiators is to be clear on what we want, what is the least we will accept and what is the most that we are willing to give in return. Part of that mission is through study and discussion to determine what the other side wants, what is the least that they will give and what is the least that they will accept. I have been involved in many negotiations in my career and have learned to do this. Certainly when dealing with foreign countries I will need language translators as well as country experts to help me identify what the other party is asking looking for. Considering the complexity of the world today I clearly understand my need to be advised on the issues and ramifications involved in each foreign issue. Of course, it would be absolutely essential to hear the opinions interested parties in our country as negotiations progress. Not the least, of course, is for my countrymen to understand my basic life philosophies so they can understand where I’m coming from. I believe that my administrative record would speak for me.”
This kind of response would be far more acceptable to me at least.
I have two problems with this person, the fact that she didn’t say no to McCain implies that she didn’t have any idea what is involved in the job and to realize that she is not ready for such a responsibility. Indeed she said so herself. She let her ego become bigger than the well being of her fellow citizens. Secondly she has a very sarcastic style which I find disrespectful, lacking seriousness and off-putting.
Lastly, how is it that in a country as great as ours we cannot come up with better options. For the record, I’m voting for Obama. I respect his intellect and unlike what I keep hearing from the Republican side, whenever he is asked a question he responds with a coherent answer. On the issue of Obama’s experience, I have an extensive education and have served as executive administrator in some relatively large organizations; I believe that with intelligence and respect for others administration is easy.
Comment posted September 26, 2008 @ 7:06 am
LOL, OMG, where ever did they find this woman, no wait, that's right, she's from the state where you can see Russia from her house! We'll be safe now with her in charge! LMAO! NEXT!
Comment posted September 26, 2008 @ 7:15 am
Hey I can see a convenience store across the street from my house that is run by two Arabs, maybe I can be Secretary of Defense! where do I apply? Palin, do yourself a favor, GO HOME, your family needs you, before you further embarrass yourself.
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