And honestly we all know what the problem is there, she is ill prepared and had never given it a thought that she might end up in Washington as a potential VP, let alone President, thus conducting her office in the vain of typical Alaskan politics, never thinking all of America would fact check her. No offence to Alaskans.

You’re a good example of those who’ve bought into the press’ meme about Palin. She is not “ill prepared” unless you are citing the Couric interview. Palin has more actual experience than Obama. Palin’s experience as Governor of Alaska is highly positive as she has worked to reform the government. I’m puzzled as to your comment of “in the vain of Alaska politics”, especially in light of what happens on a daily basis in Washington, D.C.. And yes, your comment is offensive to Alaskans.

To date, not one member of the press has attempted to talk to Bill Ayers while shredding Joe the Plumber. This is the priority of the press. You should realize that Obama has the full force of the press working to get him elected. The press is supposed to practice what they preach and not attempt to shape a presidential election. It’s dishonest and dangerous and harkens back to when politicians had the “press” in their pocket. Editorial staffs are not “wise men” but people who believe they “know better” about who should lead our country. In the end they’re just like the rest of us, which should scare the hell out of any rational thinker.

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Of course, you are right.

Personally, I have problems with the Republican Party at times: their endorsing of incumbents that are clearly far left of center (Lincoln Chafee of RI for US Senate in 2006) instead of newcomers who are more conservative. My differences with John McCain are no more than a search through DBKP archives away.

I feel that the Republican Party at times, puts what it feels is political expediency ahead of principle. I am not a Republican myself; I have always been a conservative-libertarian Independent.

That being said, you brought up a point that I have mulled over the last month: the many negatives of Obama vs. the few positives about John McCain. Why not write more about the McCain positives?

I believe it is because McCain has taken great pains to alienate himself from conservatives over the years–only his naming of Sarah Palin as VP has me on his side. I feel she is genuinely conservative and will have his ear if he is elected.

Also, the incredible news blackout and whitewash of all things that are unpleasant about Obama’s past, which is the worst I’ve ever experienced, is the main reason for our coverage.

The well-known, but little-talked-about points of Obama past get precious little coverage. DBKP is one of the few places that talk about them (we’re not shorting the excellent coverage of other conservative sites–but we have a surprisingly-significant portion of our readers who are liberal-leaning).

You have a 100% valid point. I will write a pro-McCain piece (my first) because of your comment.

pat and Misanthropus, thanks also to your great comments!

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