Michele Bachmann enters U.S. presidential race

**Karen** · 07-10-2011, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by wombat2u2004

Good point. So why would anyone want the highest office in the land if they never had the knowledge they'd need to hold that office ???

Because they want the fame and power, but haven't a clue about the rest!

**wombat2u2004** · 07-10-2011, 11:42 PM

Originally Posted by Karen

Because they want the fame and power, but haven't a clue about the rest!

Idiots !!!! Don't they understand that the country's fame and power must come before their own ???

**Edwina's Secretary** · 07-11-2011, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by Karen

Because they want the fame and power, but haven't a clue about the rest!

Oh Karen, do you really believe that? I may not agree with anything that has come out of Michelle Bachmann's mouth but I do not believe she is looking for fame and power.

People who go into public service - whether that be a military career or a political/policy making career - do it for the same reasons - love of country, a desire to service the country, a passion for the career.

And they believe they can do it better than someone else.

**Karen** · 07-11-2011, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary

Oh Karen, do you really believe that? I may not agree with anything that has come out of Michelle Bachmann's mouth but I do not believe she is looking for fame and power.

I was answering the general question - but I do believe she is looking for fame and power - the power to do things a president isn't even allowed to do, mind you ... I am sure she sincerely believes that she would be doing us all a service to make us conform to her specific belief system, but that's not what America is all about!

Separation of church and state anyone?

**Edwina's Secretary** · 07-11-2011, 03:22 PM

She, and that ridiculous "pledge" are well....ridiculous. It goes against what our country and our constitution are suppose to stand for - not to mention contradictory and...well... factually wrong in some instances.

I understand they have removed from the preamble the section about African-American families being better off under slavery than today.

It is just wrong on so many levels. Blathering on about scientific evidence - from people I am willing to bet want Creationism taught in schools despite the...lack of scientific evidence? Double negatives and outright bizarre statements...

While I accept there are some candidates who are in it for power or fame - Sarah Palin and Newt Gingrich come to mind instantly - they usually are not prepared to do the hard work and commitment a national campaign requires.

Speaking of which...I see my Newsweek magazine this week will have Ms. Palin on the cover and an interview with her about how she believes she could win national office. That seems to me to be confirmation she will not run. I doubt she wants to prove herself wrong (but of course it would be the fault of the MSM she courts so hard or someone...anyone's fault but hers...

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**wombat2u2004** · 07-11-2011, 07:15 PM

Sarah Palin is not looking for fame and power. She's already got it.
AND.....a body and face worth dying for.
Grrrrrr....come here Sarah....whip me, whip me.

**Karen** · 07-11-2011, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by wombat2u2004

Sarah Palin is not looking for fame and power. She's already got it.
AND.....a body and face worth dying for.
Grrrrrr....come here Sarah....whip me, whip me.

Fame, yes. Power? Not so much - she even gave up the governership. So she now has to rely on the media for any power she might wield ... and we know what a fickle bunch they can be!

**Edwina's Secretary** · 07-11-2011, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by Karen

Fame, yes. Power? Not so much - she even gave up the governership. So she now has to rely on the media for any power she might wield ... and we know what a fickle bunch they can be!

The media?

Some guy made a full length movie about her called "Undefeated" (which I find a rather stange title considering she...LOST...and supposedly gave up her governorship because people were picking on her...) Is that what you mean by media?

Power does not just mean the ability to "push the button." I believe she wants the power to drive the public discourse -- without having to do any of the heavy lifting - the work involved in a campaign - not to mention the hard work of being in office.

**wombat2u2004** · 07-11-2011, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by Karen

Fame, yes. Power? Not so much - she even gave up the governership. So she now has to rely on the media for any power she might wield ... and we know what a fickle bunch they can be!

Yes, but maybe the media shares the same opinion that I have about her.
And in my opinion, she's as good as anyone else on the field.