After endorsing Obama’s Pakistan policy, Palin now attacks it.
After endorsing Obama’s Pakistan policy, Palin now attacks it.
In September, appearing to endorse Sen. Barack Obama’s (D-IL) position on the matter, Gov. Sarah Palin said that the U.S. should “absolutely” launch cross-border attacks into Pakistan if it is necessary to “stop the terrorists from coming any further in.” In a rally today, however, Palin called this a potential “crisis scenario”:
PALIN: Proposing to meet with a regime in Tehran that vows to wipe Israel off the earth. Let’s call that crisis scenario number 1. Now, Sen. Obama too having advocated sending our U.S. military into Pakistan without the approval of the Pakistani government. Invading the sovereign territory of a troubled partner in the war against terrorism — we gotta call that scenario number two.
Watch it:
Palin may be backtracking on her own policy because Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) strongly disagrees with her. In fact, he has repeatedly criticized Obama for supporting strikes on al Qaeda in Pakistan.
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Sarah wouldn’t flip-flop, would she?
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October 21st, 2008 at 1:41 pmThere you go, little moose lover. Let AIPAC know that you are 100% for them, and that you are willing to destroy an already crippled America to “save” Israel. Scary that in her ignorance she displays some clarity: she would NOT be capable of negotiating anything successfully. On the other hand, what a defeatist attitude. L o s e r.
October 21st, 2008 at 1:45 pm.
The wind blows in all directions and like her views, it changes course to suit it’s needs…
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October 21st, 2008 at 1:47 pmThis was the ‘father in the principals office’ moment when he insisted she was ‘having a conversation and – blah blah blah – gotcha question’ with Couric.
I know you must be relentless until this thing is over, but I am so tired of Palin isn’t legitimate stories.
Do they fight all the way to election day, or can they give this a rest yet. They are not even trying to win the election, only trying to tarnish a man’s name. It doesn’t make sense.
October 21st, 2008 at 1:48 pmSarah is quickly learning her Rethug lessons; just take both sides of any issue, then deny one or the other at your own convenience.
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October 21st, 2008 at 1:48 pmAlso, in what reality is an attempt at a diplomatic solution considered a CRISIS? Talking is a crisis? I guess it is if your Sarah — when she talks, it is a crisis.
October 21st, 2008 at 1:49 pmfunny how there’s suddenly these “border problems” with pakistan after they oust our puppet, musharraf.
October 21st, 2008 at 1:51 pmActually, at this point, “Scenario One” is a landslide victory for Obama/Biden, a 58-seat Senate majority for Dems and 25 to 30 more House seats for Dems. “Scenario One” is the end of the modern conservative and libertarian movement.
October 21st, 2008 at 1:51 pmShe said that back when she thought Afghanistan was “our neighboring country”.
October 21st, 2008 at 1:54 pmwhich way did he go? which way did he go?
October 21st, 2008 at 1:55 pmPalin may be backtracking on her own policy because Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) strongly disagrees with her.
– - MAY?? Ya think?
October 21st, 2008 at 1:56 pmshoeless Says:
She said that back when she thought Afghanistan was “our neighboring country”.
October 21st, 2008 at 1:54 pm
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Now, now, can you really blame her for that? I mean, Afghanistan and America are right next to each other alphabetically!
October 21st, 2008 at 1:57 pmDidHeJustSayThat Says:
They are not even trying to win the election, only trying to tarnish a man’s name. It doesn’t make sense.
Precisely. Seems odd. The disturbing part to me is that it seems that they are trying to stoke hatred for Obama out of their narrow minded “base”, which is not earning any votes (they already have the “base” votes). Considering the proclivities of these hateful people, stroking their fears can only have one purpose with an ugly end. Win at any cost, even if the cost is innocent lives. There’s some good old family values and pro-life thinking for you.
October 21st, 2008 at 1:59 pmhussein toasterhead Says:
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shoeless Says:
She said that back when she thought Afghanistan was “our neighboring country”.
October 21st, 2008 at 1:54 pm
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Now, now, can you really blame her for that? I mean, Afghanistan and America are right next to each other alphabetically!
Shows how much you know! You have to go through Albania and Algeria to get to Afghanistan!
October 21st, 2008 at 2:01 pmSo I guess when Senator McCain stated that he would follow Bin Laden to the very gates of Hell he neglected to say that his hunt would come to a screeching hault at the Pakistani border. I guess as long as Usama stays in Pakistan he could enjoy sovereignty throughout a McCain presidency. heckuva job Johnny McDingus!
October 21st, 2008 at 2:02 pmPakistan has moved on to China and left the US behind after Bush has given them Nukes and billions of dollars.
McCain/Palin have asked Russia for campaign money with a response of NO WAY. Will McCain ask Iran for money next who knows.
October 21st, 2008 at 2:02 pmPalin saying we need a permission slip from Pakistan to conduct foreign policy?
If the trolls stopped jerking off for 5 seconds they might recognize that this was a line of attack they used against Kerry.
October 21st, 2008 at 2:04 pmWhat do they call those people who have never been on the field but think they know exactly what the quarterback did wrong and they can do it right?
Armchair-palins? Monday-morning sarahs?
October 21st, 2008 at 2:04 pmWell, it’s actually quite elementary my dear Watson, figuring out why she’s saying one thing then and a different thing now: Bambi McAirhead doesn’t speak for the McSame campaign. Or maybe it’s McSame who doesn’t speak for the McSame campaign. Or both. Or neither.
I think my head’s going to explode…
October 21st, 2008 at 2:05 pmPalintology isn’t an exact science, folks. You have to consider…
-which way the wind is blowing
-day of the week
-which State you’re in
-are the press present?
-what did McIIIrd change his mind on today?
-is it fairly unbalanced?
-the color skirt you’re wearing
-who’s asking the question?
-is the question more advanced, like 4th grade or higher?
It’s not easy being the President of Alaska, yaknow
October 21st, 2008 at 2:05 pmOh come on now guys, she’s just proving her worth to the GOP – that she can flip-flop with the best of them.
October 21st, 2008 at 2:07 pmShe is a puppet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcD2iexGqZQ
October 21st, 2008 at 2:10 pmHere is a good site for those who are interested in following what is going on in Alaska. Troopergate witness tampering investigation and alot about Palin.
http://mudflats.wordpress.com/
October 21st, 2008 at 2:14 pmIt is sad that neither candidate from the gop can remember anything about what they were passionately drooling the day before. We haven’t seen such lying criminals out of government for a while now.
October 21st, 2008 at 2:24 pmHope the new DOJ will prosecute those that steal and conspire to destroy our country.
What I really find disappointing in watching this clip is the fact that Joe Biden gave the McCain campaign so much ammunition with his bone headed comment about Obama being tested. Biden “guaranteed that if Senator Obama is elected, we will have an international crisis to test Americas new president” I don’t know what useful purpose those comments were meant to serve but I think that Biden needs to stick to a script from now on – no more talking off the top of his head. Also Biden needs to stop acting conciliatory towards McCain/Palin. For example after making her disgusting “pro-America parts of the country” statement Sarah Palin tried unsuccessfully to back-track while on her campaign plane. When told of this Joe Bidens response was “I accept the Governors clarification”.
October 21st, 2008 at 2:26 pmI seriously feel that the GOP’s tactic is to offer the presidency to someone who holds a desire for the prestigious title (Bush and McCain). Strategically place someone in the VP spot who the neocons can deal with to further their warped agenda (Cheney and Palin). Neither fool from these two pairs of “leaders” is in charge at all. The GOP works like a single entity. It needs to push a candidate for appearances that the masses will accept as their President and his VP. If the vote is anywhere near close, they can fix it with their Diebold friends and voter suppression tactics. Get their puppet in place and it’s off to the races! Sure looks like the way that it worked the last few go-arounds for the GOP and sure looks like what’s happening this time as well.
October 21st, 2008 at 2:27 pmDear TP, you might save yourself the agony of carpal tunnel syndrome from having to write new post headlines every 15 minutes by simply adopting the following cut and paste format:
McCain
Palin
Pfotenhauer
Kristol
Tucker Bounds
Hannity
Denies
Contradicts
Incites
Dismisses
Praises
Vilifies
Speaks For
Does Not Speak For
Knows
Doesn’t Know
East Coast Liberals
Real Americans
Terrorists
Community Workers
Elitists
Policy
Values
Lies
Distorts
Joe Sixpack
Joe the Plumber
Joe Lieberman
Stupid
Insane
Clueless
Plummets
And
The
Now
It
Despite
That lot should pretty much every post headline you will have to write between now and January 20th 2009.
You’re welcome!
October 21st, 2008 at 2:31 pmPalin may be backtracking on her own policy because Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) strongly disagrees with her.
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Gimme a break. Palin doesn’t even HAVE a policy of her own. The only thing she’s “backtracking” on is a statement for which she hadn’t been given the proper script.
October 21st, 2008 at 2:31 pmholy sh*t! she really is going deeper and deeper into some orwellian space….it’s truly incredible to witness.
October 21st, 2008 at 2:37 pmkevinbrown Says:
aw, Joe not living up to your expectations? Sounds a little petty to me. What was he supposed to say, “I’m sorry for understanding what you actually said correctly”?
October 21st, 2008 at 2:37 pmShe doesn’t know squat about anything except how to make
babies. Todd is the one who told her what to do as mayor
and as Gov. He was copied on all her e-mail and sat in all
her meetings. She is a facade and a bad joke. She lies with
impunity and couldn’t put together a coherent statement
if her life depended on it.
Also she sucks moose berries!
October 21st, 2008 at 2:38 pmListen folk: Even McCain doesn’t speak for the McCain campaign.
That way, both of them can work on the 20%ers by saying whatever is convenient at the time, knowing that no one will ever fact check them.
And of course the press will not report it. So who is to know ?
October 21st, 2008 at 2:43 pmWhich begs the question of why they are doing it.
from an earlier thread but on topic with your post:
October 21st, 2008 at 2:49 pm
There was plenty of evidence that Pakistan aided the 9/11 terrorists. This evidence was “disappeared”. There was zero evidence that Iraq aided the 9/11 terrorists. The White House made it all up.
October 21st, 2008 at 4:04 pmAnother oopsie! She is just adorable.
October 21st, 2008 at 5:46 pmThis woman has no business being out there. She has no credibility whatsoever. None!
Please go back to Alaska.
October 21st, 2008 at 7:06 pmIt’s probably the witches that are influencing her indecision.
October 21st, 2008 at 8:21 pm