McCain/Palin ???

**caseysmom** · 09-02-2008, 04:54 PM

Obviously this is a bit of a scandal otherwise it wouldn't be all over the news even in this day and age. Especially when you have taken the moral high road. Do I think its anybodies business, heck no leave the kid alone.

**Pam** · 09-02-2008, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by caseysmom

Obviously this is a bit of a scandal otherwise it wouldn't be all over the news even in this day and age. Especially when you have taken the moral high road. Do I think its anybodies business, heck no leave the kid alone.

It's sad that it is even an issue. I couldn't help but think as I watched some of the coverage that this was just childish pure and simple to even mention it.

**caseysmom** · 09-02-2008, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by Pam

It's sad that it is even an issue. I couldn't help but think as I watched some of the coverage that this was just childish pure and simple to even mention it.

Yes it is definetely below the belt I think children are off limits. I don't think this will hurt her at all, good for her supporting her daughter through thick and thin.

**sparks19** · 09-02-2008, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by Pam

It's sad that it is even an issue. I couldn't help but think as I watched some of the coverage that this was just childish pure and simple to even mention it.

I agree. this has so little to do with the election itself and the candidates policies etc etc why is it even mentioned?

it could be worse. She could be out running around doing drugs and get involved in criminal activities. So she had sex and got pregnant... it happens. and she is stepping up and taking responsibility and it sounds like the father of this child is doing the same.

**RICHARD** · 09-02-2008, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by Pam

It's sad that it is even an issue. :

It cyclic!

It was an issue that needed to be 'taken care of''.
Then it became a non-issue for a while-Now it's back in the news again.

It's glamorized when it's a teen star and it's condemned when it's happens in a political family. SP's daughter isn't a political figure or media figure.

Anyway, you have to blame it on the schools for letting the boys swim in the same pool as the girls.

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**Pam** · 09-02-2008, 06:17 PM

I also heard this morning (I think it was on Good Morning America) that Palen's husband had a DUI about 20 years ago. Now that is "up to date Breaking Headline News!"

Honestly, they are turning over every rock they can find to the point of being absolutely ridiculous!

**elizabethann** · 09-02-2008, 06:50 PM

I don't know about y'all, but I am looking forward to the VP Debates (more than I normally am). It will be a great debate.

**pomtzu** · 09-02-2008, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Pam

I also heard this morning (I think it was on Good Morning America) that Palen's husband had a DUI about 20 years ago. Now that is "up to date Breaking Headline News!"

Honestly, they are turning over every rock they can find to the point of being absolutely ridiculous!

I saw that too. Pathetic nit-picking!!! Who cares??? And what does it have to do with anything related to the v.p. position anyway!!!! About as much as her daugter's pregnancy I figure!

**sasvermont** · 09-02-2008, 07:19 PM

I too am sick of all the airing of the dirty laundry. It does give you some insight in to what these folks have been doing over the past 20 years. I can honestly say that I have not gotten a DUI or had my daughter get pregnant at age 17.

My concern is........ that one would hope that our elected officials are a cut above the average citizen. I don't feel that Palin is a cut above at all. I don't think there are too many government officials in the cut above category, to tell you the truth. I have a feeling that "the cut above folks" don't run for office! We are stuck with the people who dare run. Then we get to hear about the short comings. And they seem to be endless.

I don't feel Palin represents my beliefs and/or standards. Just plain and simple. I don't want Palin or McCain, representing me or my country. I am not in love with Obama and/or Biden, just not embarrassed by them. I trust they will put the best people possible on the staff and in the cabinet and keep their noses clean. I like Michelle Obama and family. I don't know much about Biden's wife and/or his family.

It's a crap shoot for sure.

**moosmom** · 09-02-2008, 08:48 PM

but at least Palin has some executive experience.

Ya mean she can take dictation???

Just kidding. I couldn't resist.

It seems every election has it's share of "skeletons" that seem to appear from nowhere. Politicians should expect to be under the microscope when running for office.

People in glass houses shouldn't throw naked parties!

**Lady's Human** · 09-02-2008, 05:00 PM

The story from Gloucester about the girls getting pregnant made news because it was a pact between several high school aged girls to purposefully get pregnant. The school administration supposedly knew about it, and the reason it made national media was because the school admins did nothing about it.

Teen pregnancy has and will always be around, what differs is in how it is handled.

There is an article in Time about how the residents of Wasalia, AK view the "problem", and in their view it's a) not a big deal, and b) none of anyone else's damned business.