Well, now...

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I'm not usually one to throw up the sexist card, but.....

Given that Obama's only reason for being nominated is his speech-
making
ability it feels odd to hear Palin denigrated for her speech-making
ability.

Full-disclosure, I didn't actually see/hear/read either Obama or
Palin's speeches,
I'm far more interested in their substance than how they can read from
a
teleprompter.
- Ken


not sure what you mean by the sexist card... but, i'd be less than
honest if i didn't admit i find her kinda sexy...in an objective,
chauvinist, political, platonic way of course. g 5 kids...she looks
amazing.

i honestly know little of her substance (something i probably share with
mccain), and my sexist comments are pure SNL in nature... but... i was
impressed by her delivery, shrill as it was. no one denigrated her
speech-making ability...but then, she didn't use her ability to create
the speech she gave. like you, i look forward to seeing how she handles
herself without the handlers and speechwriters. still, she performed
well in primetime, which is no easy feat.

of course, she offered no ideas, no policies, and nothing of real
substance. it's all sloganeering thus far. she did what republicans do
best...denigrate the other party... she recited it fairly well.

jeff
i'd also suggest mere speechifying doesn't win nominations at that level.