McCain's Running mate - Page 9

Radar · 08-31-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Just out of curiosity, does anyone here know what the VP does, day-to-day?
I don't... a rough idea what the VP's duties are, but not the day-to-day routine. I would imagine it amounts to following an itinerary handed to him/her by the staff, and knowing how to act appropriately in each of those situations as they arise.

Bill Maher answers this question well...

Griff · 09-01-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Just out of curiosity, does anyone here know what the VP does, day-to-day?
I don't... a rough idea what the VP's duties are, but not the day-to-day routine. I would imagine it amounts to following an itinerary handed to him/her by the staff, and knowing how to act appropriately in each of those situations as they arise.

The duties will vary depending on the President. With the absurd growth in the power of the executive branch the VP's role has been increasing. Mondale apparently had a large role in the Carter administration, while W has had a significant role in the Cheney adm.

I expect that the next VP will have a role in whatever area of expertise they have. Biden will likely be the foreign policy guy and a channel to Congress. Pallin will have to define herself.

Clodfobble · 08-31-2008, 01:23 PM

The TV series West Wing taught me that the VP sits in a dark office all day waiting for Martin Sheen to come in and yell at him.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-31-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

The last 8 years taught me that the VP sits in a bunker all day waiting for Bush to come in for his orders.

Fixed that fer ya.

classicman · 08-31-2008, 02:51 PM

Another pompous asshole - keep 'em coming radar.

regular.joe · 08-31-2008, 03:11 PM

Radar, unit now I would have pegged you for a man who likes the truth. I would not have pegged you for a man who would use conjecture, rumor and statements that contain the word "may" and "appear", in place of statements of truth and fact. On daily KOS the following statements appear: "But it appears that Pallin's last child, a baby with Down's syndrome, may not be hers. It may be that of her teenage daughter. " I know we've quibbled before of the definition of "is", radar there is a big difference between "is" and "may". I could buy a copy of the National Enquirer for that kind of reporting. I guess I should count my blessings, I got here for free.

smoothmoniker · 08-31-2008, 07:30 PM

So, anybody ask why she was on a commercial flight?

She sold the official state jet on ebay when she took office, for 2.1 million, because she said it was a frivolous expense. Instead, she flies coach.

Know any other state governors who fly coach? Anyone?

Trilby · 08-31-2008, 07:41 PM

the late Senator Paul Wellstone?

xoxoxoBruce · 08-31-2008, 09:18 PM

Loves me some Jib-Jab
http://www.peteyandpetunia.com/VoteHere/VoteHere.htm

ZenGum · 08-31-2008, 09:31 PM

McCain's runing mate is a female human widely known as "Pallin".
Apart from that, I am not believing anything I hear about her for the next two weeks. Let the dust settle and the smoke clear first. There's still plenty of time before voting day. A few weeks scrutiny will sort the wheat from the chaff. Or in this case, the plausible PR spin from the outright lies.

And I won't believe anything new I hear in the last week before polling either. Standard trick - trott out some slander at the last moment when there is no opportunity to disprove it.

I'm only cynical if I'm wrong.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-01-2008, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ZenGum

And I won't believe anything new I hear in the last week before polling either. Standard trick - trott out some slander at the last moment when there is no opportunity to disprove it.

The Alaska ethics investigation report is due 4 days before the election.

ZenGum · 09-01-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

The Alaska ethics investigation report is due 4 days before the election.

What a remarkable coincidence.

I wonder how that will turn out. Clear her, condemn her, or be ambiguous, but I reckon by that time most people will have made up their minds.
It makes the choice of Palin seem very odd. Choosing someone who is currently under investigation for unethical behaviour, with the result as yet unknown. High risk.

richlevy · 09-01-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ZenGum

Choosing someone who is currently under investigation for unethical behaviour, with the result as yet unknown. High risk.

It actually might work out beautifully for him. Choose a running mate with possible issues that might force a resignation, including legal and/or family issues. Get elected. Either the family issue or the legal issue prompts VP to resign. Appoint the VP you originally wanted, but who couldn't get you elected.

Say hello to VP Lieberman in 18 months.

This would explain why McCain picked her while knowing about the investigation and her daughters pregnancy.

F***ing brilliant.

BigV · 09-02-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

The Alaska ethics investigation report is due 4 days before the election.

It will be delayed. [/fearless prediction]

lookout123 · 09-02-2008, 02:45 PM

Whatever. The facts are already known and admitted to by the parties involved. They are just investigating to find out if she was wrong in her actions, or not.

Anyway, that issue isn't going to make anyone like or dislike her anymore than they would have anyway.

Her sister was married to a cop and in a custody dispute. The cop had abused her in the past and there were some other issues with him that you might not like to be swirling around a cop. His boss chose not to discipline him, so the boss got removed from his job. Palin's hack took fell on his sword and promptly said he did it on his own without her involvement. Whatever. stupid move but nothing unusual in the world of politics unfortunately.

08-31-2008, 01:23 PM	#3
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08-31-2008, 02:51 PM	#5
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Another pompous asshole - keep 'em coming radar. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

08-31-2008, 03:11 PM	#6
regular.joe Старый сержант Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC, dreaming of large Russian women. Posts: 1,464	Radar, unit now I would have pegged you for a man who likes the truth. I would not have pegged you for a man who would use conjecture, rumor and statements that contain the word "may" and "appear", in place of statements of truth and fact. On daily KOS the following statements appear: "But it appears that Pallin's last child, a baby with Down's syndrome, may not be hers. It may be that of her teenage daughter. " I know we've quibbled before of the definition of "is", radar there is a big difference between "is" and "may". I could buy a copy of the National Enquirer for that kind of reporting. I guess I should count my blessings, I got here for free. __________________ Birth, wealth, and position are valueless during wartime. Man is only judged by his character --Soldier's Testament. Death, like birth, is a secret of Nature. - Marcus Aurelius.

08-31-2008, 07:30 PM	#7
smoothmoniker to live and die in LA Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,090	So, anybody ask why she was on a commercial flight? She sold the official state jet on ebay when she took office, for 2.1 million, because she said it was a frivolous expense. Instead, she flies coach. Know any other state governors who fly coach? Anyone? __________________ to live and die in LA

08-31-2008, 07:41 PM	#8
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	the late Senator Paul Wellstone? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

08-31-2008, 09:18 PM	#9
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08-31-2008, 09:31 PM	#10
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	McCain's runing mate is a female human widely known as "Pallin". Apart from that, I am not believing anything I hear about her for the next two weeks. Let the dust settle and the smoke clear first. There's still plenty of time before voting day. A few weeks scrutiny will sort the wheat from the chaff. Or in this case, the plausible PR spin from the outright lies. And I won't believe anything new I hear in the last week before polling either. Standard trick - trott out some slander at the last moment when there is no opportunity to disprove it. I'm only cynical if I'm wrong. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

09-02-2008, 02:45 PM	#15
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	Whatever. The facts are already known and admitted to by the parties involved. They are just investigating to find out if she was wrong in her actions, or not. Anyway, that issue isn't going to make anyone like or dislike her anymore than they would have anyway. Her sister was married to a cop and in a custody dispute. The cop had abused her in the past and there were some other issues with him that you might not like to be swirling around a cop. His boss chose not to discipline him, so the boss got removed from his job. Palin's hack took fell on his sword and promptly said he did it on his own without her involvement. Whatever. stupid move but nothing unusual in the world of politics unfortunately. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

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