Divorced from Reality (or “The Non-Response Pivot Approach to Becoming Leader of the Free World”)
The increasingly catchphrasified presidential candidate went on Don Imus’ radio show this morning. It was a friendly venue; at one point Imus says that McCain “would make a great president.” But despite Imus’ leanings, he did attempt to ask some relevant questions, especially per the running mate: Is Sarah Palin qualified to be president? Why couldn’t she name a single newspaper or magazine that she reads? Why won’t she go on “Meet the Press”? The answers… well, they sure tasted like they’d come out of a can.
Imus: What have you seen in Gov. Palin that (her conservative detractors) have not?
McCain: My question is, is what’s their problem? She’s the most popular governor in America! … I’m amazed! I’m amazed! … Because she hasn’t been at a Georgetown cocktail party? …
Imus: If you called me up and asked me what newspaper I read, I could tell ya that!
McCain: D’ya think that she doesn’t read newspapers? A whole lot of people get their news now offline… uh, online. That’s why newspapers are declining in circulation! It’s easy to make fun of people and ask them “gotcha” questions! … They like to see a person with five children and a great husband! …
Imus: Used to be said that a candidate had to get through a “Meet the Press” session with Tim Russert, and if they didn’t it was hard to recover. And (gets cut off)
McCain: (Hard chuckling) Who said that?!
Imus: Almost everybody!
McCain: That’s hilarious!! That’s HILARIOUS!! With thousands of people showing up at a town-hall meeting, I’ve never had one of ‘em say, “Why hasn’t she gone on ‘Meet the Press’”! NOT ONE! That’s very good, that’s VERY good! …
Oh, and the quote of the day from McCain (and an absolutely spot-on impression of Darryl Hammond’s portrayal of McCain): “The thing that should disturb Americans is (Obama’s) response to Joe the Plumber!”
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Tags: Don Imus, John McCain
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October 27th, 2008 at 8.09 am
It’s
true! I checked Truth or Fiction website. I’m sharing this with
others who might also appreciate learning.
Question: What
is America’s first line of
missile interceptor defense that protects the entire United States?
Answer:
49th Missile Defense Battalion of Alaska National Guard.
Question: What
is the ONLY National Guard unit on permanent active duty?
Answer:
49th Missile Defense Battalion of Alaska
National Guard
Question: Who is
the Commander in Chief of the 49th Missile Defense Battalion of Alaska
National Guard?
Answer: Governor Sarah
Palin, Alaska
Question: What
U.S.
governor is routinely briefed on
highly classified military issues, homeland security, and counter terrorism?
Answer:
Governor Sarah Palin, Alaska
Question: What
U.S.
governor has a higher classified security rating than either
candidate of the
………..Democrat Party?
Answer:
Governor Sarah Palin, Alaska
October 27th, 2008 at 8.59 am
J.C. — Question: How many times has Gov. Palin called the guard to duty (i.e., used her “commander in chief”role):
Answer: Zero.
Just for fairness.