Just before the Democratic National Convention, a surrogate of Dr. James Dobson's (Focus On The Family) called on the "faithful" to join him in praying for a storm to disrupt the Democratic National Convention. Ironically, as we are all witnessing, due to a number of storms, the Republican National Convention has been heavily affected. Whatever the case, be it God or just strange irony, this should put to rest all subliminal and blatant Republican claims of having exclusive rights to the Almighty and His Will. As if on cue, the so-called Christian, Conservative, Republican Right Wing rears its hypocrisy, yet again. The same Party that somehow believes and has actually convinced many that they have a patent on family values, morality and accountability, just can't help itself. Enter, Governor Sarah Palin, John McCain's surprising choice for Vice President. She's a wife, a mother of five, the former head of the PTA, a business woman, Mayor and Governor; or as she likes to put it, "just your average hockey mom, from Alaska." She's the Right Wing "It" girl, and unlike John McCain, she is unwavering on her stance on, abstinence education, Gay marriage and the entire Conservative Right Wing political agenda. No one in their right might mind would ever deny that Governor Palin is indeed, very accomplished (and might I add, fine); and whichever end of the political spectrum you fall on, you must take into account that she is the only executive on the ticket, which is what the President is. Yet, it is obvious the choice of Governor Palin as a running mate was based on hype, as opposed to her actual qualifications. It is a ploy to acquire much needed excitement for the GOP and perhaps the votes of some disgruntle Hillary Clinton supporters. There is no reason to even attempt to debate that. The Republican Party is deep with far more qualified choices than Mrs. Palin. But, let's leave this argument to the pundits and Republican spin-meisters. A storm has broken within the McCain campaign, that amazingly enough the press seems to be trying to beat back. The likes of Anderson Cooper, actually suggested "should this story be off limits?" My answer, hell to the no! Gov. Sarah Palin, who also might be under investigation, has found out first hand that her stance on abstinence education does not work. Her 17 year old daughter has gotten herself knocked up. No, I do not want to make light of this situation, but, it should not at all be swept under the rug, as some in the press have suggested or as some in the "saintly" Republican Party have implied that "this is just an average family issue..." Apparently, "we all have a 17 year old in our families who is impregnated." The fact is she is running for the second most powerful office on the planet. She is a heartbeat away from the Presidency; and let's just say it, with John McCain, the likelihood of her stepping into the post of President is rather high. So, yes her entire life is an open book.
We can't have it both ways. When she hit the seen, the first words out of her mouth and her supporters were about her achievements and her family. She and her supporters beat the drum about her being a virtual "Superwoman." So, let's tell it like it is, the choice of Gov. Palin, had nothing whatsoever to do with her supposed qualifications and everything to do with her story (because, as we all know, most Americans hardly ever vote with their minds). So, yes, her family (no matter what anyone says, including Sen. Obama) is red meat. Just imagine if Maliah or Sasha Obama were teenage girls, and one of them got pregnant? Do I have to even tell you the venomous vitriol that would explode from the press, especially and particularly from the "Fake" News Network and Talk Radio?
This is the price you pay to lead, and it is a reasonable price. If you can't run your family, why should I trust you to run my country? If the agenda or standards you hold so dear seem not to apply or even work within your own home, why should We The People entrust the direction of our beloved nation to you? So, no Governor Palin, no matter how many of your surrogates spin it, you do not get a pass; and yes, it is the job of the press and every citizen to know who you are through and through. No one ever afforded Hillary Clinton that luxury. So, suck it up sister, you're playing with the big boys now.
Copyright JLI 2008
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