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Re: Spill Here, Spill Now

AFriendFromKansas — Sat, 01 May 2010 02:46:54 -0000

While all the Palin haters would love to use this tragic incident to chalk up another reason to hate her, there are other points to consider. I'm still with Palin and anyone else who thinks we should drill, in spite of this recent spill. I read this statement while browsing through the many blogs and news sites I visit, and I agree: "If you think this oil spill means “drill baby drill” is wrong, I assume this means you have a fabulous super secret plan to build a petroleum-free society? Because if you don’t, then your position boils down to “Oil spills are ok as long as they don’t happen near Americans,” which is pretty much the same thing as “Let them eat cake.”

Re: Employees Fired for Pursuing Alleged Shoplifter

AFriendFromKansas — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:22:11 -0000

As any retailer will tell you, far more merchandise leaves the store from employee theft than from shoplifters. Also, companies face more loss from bogus claims of job-related injuries, illnesses, disabilities, etc. And yet again, companies rip off consumers by selling crap at caviar prices; as well as screwing their own employees by not paying overtime or 'off the clock' work when the employee has worked the hours. Companies also file bogus insurance claims for compensation for merchandise that's been 'damaged' when there's been none. No one's a saint any more; everyone's got some kind of racket going. Diogenes keeps walkin' on by without stopping.

Re: Sarah Palin: It WAS All About The Money

AFriendFromKansas — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:17:40 -0000

Lots, to start and end with.

But, because I find it anti-productive to debate an issue that would have never ending comments back and forth, I'll say this and only this, and then I will remain silent on it. As I have lent myself to much study on the muslim faith, its history, its people, its culture, etc., I have learned that it is naivete to believe that the muslims in power don't have an agenda that involves taking down America and other countries. To have a president that is muslim would mean he has divided allegiance, and that would/could be disastrous to our nation in the long run.

And backtracking a little here, I used the comparison of once a muslim always a muslim knowing it would get your attention, and also pretty much banking on the fact that most of you in here would disagree with me where this issue with Obama is concerned. Whether or not Obama is muslim was never my main point. If he is, and I believe that he is very steeped in the muslim faith, I don't believe the absolute of once a muslim always a muslim about him or anyone. Neither do I think it is fair to say as an absolute about Palin that once a quitter always a quitter.

Re: Sarah Palin: It WAS All About The Money

AFriendFromKansas — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:19:03 -0000

Fury...No, I don't live in Alaska, I live in Kansas as my name implies :)

Palin was a Governor, not a Marine on the front lines, so I think the comparison you drew is not quite fair. As for Palin having not earned a "second chance" based on what you've heard from her, that is your opinion but as far as I can tell, not the opinion of the majority.

I have no idea and can't even speculate if Palin would win the presidency if she ran. But that being said, that separate issue doesn't negate her ability to speak truth from one American citizen to the rest of America. And again, I still believe that more of America than not like what she has to say and are relating to her.

There would be "what ifs" to ask no matter who runs for or wins the presidency. That's a given. But your statement about "Once a quitter, always a quitter" sounds dangerously like an absolute to me, that implies that the jury is already in on Palin, and it is not.

If you can apply the absolute of once a quitter always a quitter to Palin, then would it be fair game to fill in the blanks of "Once a ______
always a ______" in regards to our current President? How about "Once a Muslim, always a Muslim." I would dare to say that more Americans would believe that absolute about Obama than the one about Palin. At least, here in my neck of these Kansas woods they do.

Re: Sarah Palin: It WAS All About The Money

AFriendFromKansas — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:58:20 -0000

PP...Yes, Palin does resonate with a lot of Americans.

And yes, 35% of those polled like her and 50% don't. That means that the other 15% fall into the categories of undecided, etc. That 15% could easily swing to her side and make it an even 50-50. As I said, she is gaining momentum. And as for the polls, those numbers only reflect, well, those polled. How many out there haven't been polled, and if they were, who's to say what those true numbers would reflect? I'm basically saying that polls are not always a totally accurate reflection of the sum of America.

Re: Sarah Palin: It WAS All About The Money

AFriendFromKansas — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:21:03 -0000

A lot could be debated on the issue of her abandoning her post, so to speak before the end of her term. But I, for one, had no problem with it, and quite frankly never blamed her at all for bailing. I know without a doubt that you disagree with me, which only proves my earlier point that there are always two sides of every fence. But, if it weren't for that fence, there wouldn't be anything to debate or discuss, and visiting blogs just wouldn't be any fun!

Re: Sarah Palin: It WAS All About The Money

AFriendFromKansas — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:39:16 -0000

And a P.S. to my first comment...there are obviously enough people out there who love her or she wouldn't be marketable, making the profits this article is claiming. As for the other side of that fence, yes, there are many who love to hate her too, as I've noted on this particular blog. Either way, she is getting air time and only gaining momentum. I believe more love her than hate her, because she has something to say that jives with what Americans believe.

Re: Sarah Palin: It WAS All About The Money

AFriendFromKansas — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:31:04 -0000

I find no fault with anyone trying to generate income. I love her initiative. Since when did it become a "stigma" to be a citizen who knows how to make money? Go Sarah...!

Re: Sarah Palin & The Tea Party

AFriendFromKansas — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:06:13 -0000

I can't say that I like the sound of her voice...it is annoying. But, unlike Fury, Amradorn, and yourself, I do like her.

Re: Sarah Palin & The Tea Party

AFriendFromKansas — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:37:45 -0000

I took your challenge to see if I could "stomach" watching more than 3 or 4 minutes of her, and I did just fine. I agree with her. It doesn't matter to me who's saying it, if it's the truth, I'll listen. She has my attention. Go Sarah!