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Across the Fence:  Vice President Pick Sarah Palin!  |
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misstilliewillie
True Blue Farmgirl
136 Posts
glory
Tennessee
USA
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 Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 09:21:25 AM
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HOORAY for McCain! What courage to choose a woman running mate...this decision is especially SWEET after the way the Dems DISSED poor Hillary after all the work she's done for our country and womenkind all over the world, etc...It gives me such HOPE for this wonderful country of ours AFTER ALL! My saying, I have pitched my tent in the Land of Hope rings especially true today!! YAYYYY!
livin' the sweet life! |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 10:05:10 AM
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Glory:
I agree!!!!! Just saw the news. Hurray for McCain choosing a woman.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2886 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 10:17:18 AM
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| Did you see her speech??? WOW!!! Man I am impressed. She is a tough cookie! |
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misstilliewillie
True Blue Farmgirl
136 Posts
glory
Tennessee
USA
136 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 10:55:37 AM
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I watched it, too! She's amazing...the mother of 5, just had a baby, her eldest son is in Iraq, she's pretty, her children are darling, her husband's attractive, she's changed the entire state of Alaska, they adore her...over 80% approval rating!, she is a life long member of the NRA, need I say more? Those details really stood out for me...You know, I really liked it when she said she has shaken up the "good ole boy network"! Bless her!
It seems like McCain's running the true campaign about CHANGE! Not Obama's. He chose Joe Biden, the safe choice...a man who has been in the Senate for oh, about 35 years!
Sarah Palin sounds like she is a true reformer! McCain the Maverick...I like their slogan, too.
Country First!
Plus, She seems like A TRUE FARMGIRL!!
livin' the sweet life! |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 11:08:06 AM
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Just a friendly reminder that this might not be the best place to post something like this on this forum because there are SO many diverse views and opinions here...while I think women should feel empowered, there is a "political" machine behind every move...Personally I never vote gender, I vote policy.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
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Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 11:25:30 AM
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| I heard Gov Palin on a talk show several weeks ago and was very impressed with her. When they started talking this a.m. about she might be the vp pick, I stopped what I was doing and watched tv. All morning! Every time the phone rang, I answered YES!! Then waited to hear who was calling. I am finally excited about the upcomming election. Had lost interest when Gov Huckabee dropped out. Don't think much of McCaine but changed my mind this morning. he may be smarter than I thought. Gov Palin brings sooooo much to the ticket. |
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FlipFlopFarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Carla
Molalla
Oregon
198 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 11:26:31 AM
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I, on the other hand. am hopeful that Obama takes the election and would not vote by gender nor attractiveness of a candidate and/or their family but rather policy. I don't mean that to be direspectful but I was shocked to see that 3 of the reasons you like her was because she or her family were pretty.
I would love to have a woman in the White House. I've said so often...."If Woman/Mother ran this country, I think we'd be a whole lot better off!" 
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly. |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 11:29:20 AM
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Jonni:
I vote policy, too. Sarah Palin has the policy I want. In my humble opinion, I believe the farmgirls do have diverse opinions. I certainly do not believe all women or all of the farmgirls will be backing Sarah Palin, but this farmgirl will.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 11:36:06 AM
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That's fine...but I'm saying that if it's your policy, keep it YOURS, or discuss it off the forum..it's just respectful. This isn't a political forum. In fact, I know that you are new to the forums, but if you look into forum etiquette and rules, you might find a little bit of insight into what I'm trying to say...people get their feelings hurt for much less on this forum and it would be disappointing to alienate someone without meaning to.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 11:41:34 AM
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I don't understand. I see nothing wrong with just saying what you feel about what you believe and not arguing with anyone. I see nothing wrong with starting up a topic like this and everyone respecting others opinions. I just watched Palin's speech and am very impressed in what she _believes_ in. I, for one, was hoping Colin Powell would be named as there were some underlying quiet talks about it. I think talking about respectfully - there's nothing wrong with it.
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
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misstilliewillie
True Blue Farmgirl
136 Posts
glory
Tennessee
USA
136 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 11:46:04 AM
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Gosh!
Who would've thought that a newbie farmgirl couldn't say what she wanted to??? I'm feeling a little shut down suddenly...
I vote policy, too...but it certainly helps that the candidate is smart, qualifed, female AND pretty! We can still be that,can't we?
I hope everybody votes exactly however they choose to...I just hope we ALL vote.
livin' the sweet life! |
Edited by - misstilliewillie on Aug 29 2008 12:08:50 PM |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
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Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 11:54:07 AM
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Jonni-
I don't know if there is a policy with not posting anything controversal here or not but I didn't see any problem with this post. It is much like the homeschooling, vaccination, homebirth posts. Some people will agree with a poster and some won't, but as long as the posts stay on topic and only the posters opinion is expressed (no name calling, etc.) I don't see what the problem is.
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 11:56:00 AM
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Well, personally, I don't see anything wrong with saying what you feel, but there are a few comments written above that have been pretty challenging and singling out...and in the end, some folks just don't know how NOT to argue, and then it gets heated and then, before you know it, everyone is ticked off and it causes hurt feelings and the thread gets locked. I've yet to see any discussion of this election on here on the forum because I think we've all pretty much hated it when it happens.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
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USA
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 12:02:19 PM
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Picking a woman for VP by McCain is interesting. This after he says women should not be paid the same as men for the same work. IMHO, quite a contradiction. Besides we can't all be old white men!
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Edited by - Betty J. on Aug 29 2008 12:05:16 PM |
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misstilliewillie
True Blue Farmgirl
136 Posts
glory
Tennessee
USA
136 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 12:15:52 PM
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I can't believe somebody didn't say anything about me spelling qualified.. qualfified! I found that really comical! I guess I was typing so fast I didn't notice it earlier!
I want to offer a sincere apology for offending anybody with my unbridled, enthusiastic response to the VP nomination.
I was totally unaware that this was an unacceptable topic of conversation on the farmgirl forum.
P. S. Thanks for the welcome from LilWing, too.
livin' the sweet life! |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
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Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 1:28:31 PM
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It's hard to tell how people take things. I jokingly made some comments on an anti-McDonald's string that were taken the wrong way by a lady whose DH was a higher up there. I recently looked at her profile and noticed that she had not made another post since the string, which was in April or March. No one meant to hurt her feelings, but it happened anyway. I learned my lesson. It didn't make me feel good whn that string was locked. It made me feel like part of the problem.
Trish
Farmgirl Sister #91
Make cupcakes not war!
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 1:31:43 PM
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I, too, agree with Elizabeth. As Elizabeth stated earlier, the farmgirls have had topics on several issues; homeschooling, vaccinations, homebirths, and I believe that the farmgirls have carefully discussed their opinions. I see this the same. I don't understand the part posted about being a "newbie".
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 1:33:22 PM
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I think that both religion and politics can be a very touchy subject. It's easy for emotions to run high and sometimes things can turn unfriendly without them meaning to. I think that we have been asked to be careful about discussing these subjects by Carol. I do think that we need to show kindness and courtesy to a new Farmgirl who doesn't know all the ropes. Glory is just excited to be a part of this forum as we all were when we were new. We should show her kindness and help her to learn about the forum.
Glory - welcome and we're glad that you're here with us!!!
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FlipFlopFarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Carla
Molalla
Oregon
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Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 1:40:15 PM
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Honestly, the best part of this is election year is that people ARE excited, passionate and hopeful and hopefully we'll ALL vote...regardless of who we believe in or what we believe in.
Carla
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly. |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
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