Comments on: Do I still like Palin? http://www.john-wright.net/2008/09/28/do-i-still-like-palin/ Free speech on terrestrial radio Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:07:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: John http://www.john-wright.net/2008/09/28/do-i-still-like-palin/comment-page-1/#comment-2646 John Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:40:37 +0000 http://www.john-wright.net/?p=1117#comment-2646 Hi! This is an interesting time, to be sure. I've read some stuff today theorizing that Palin's negative press coverage was actually being encouraged by the McCain campaign so that expectations for this Thursday's debate are kept low and she exceeds. Whether or not that's true, as you suggest if she takes some 'packages' with her into the debate, she'll come out better. Nevertheless I think it may be a mistake to form an opinion based on the Couric interview alone at this stage; I've seen some other interviews in which she did better. By the way, I agree with you that a lot rides on the moderator of the debate; what format will it take, etc.? Either way, this should be VERY entertaining and, like you, I'm looking forward to it immensely. Popcorn time. Hi! This is an interesting time, to be sure. I’ve read some stuff today theorizing that Palin’s negative press coverage was actually being encouraged by the McCain campaign so that expectations for this Thursday’s debate are kept low and she exceeds. Whether or not that’s true, as you suggest if she takes some ‘packages’ with her into the debate, she’ll come out better. Nevertheless I think it may be a mistake to form an opinion based on the Couric interview alone at this stage; I’ve seen some other interviews in which she did better.

By the way, I agree with you that a lot rides on the moderator of the debate; what format will it take, etc.? Either way, this should be VERY entertaining and, like you, I’m looking forward to it immensely. Popcorn time.

]]> By: KingRupertPupkin http://www.john-wright.net/2008/09/28/do-i-still-like-palin/comment-page-1/#comment-2644 KingRupertPupkin Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:14:55 +0000 http://www.john-wright.net/?p=1117#comment-2644 Hi John, thanks for the reply. I did suspect that your opinion might have changed, because mine did. The convention was the first time I had seen Palin and I was impressed (more by her public speaking ability than by what she was saying). I too felt that she would be able to capture the imagination and would go on to be a major player in the future of US politics. I honestly thought that the appointment was only partly political (in relation to her gender and the need to inject a bit of life into McCain's campaign). But after watching the Couric interview I was genuinely shocked. If Palin had the ability to back up her brand, I feel Obama may have been up shit-creek without his paddle. Now I am anticipating something brutal when she meets Biden on Thursday. In relation to the debate John, I read that Justin Webb believes Palin can conceivably win via the usage of a few "well prepared stunts". I feel that a lot rests with the moderator of this debate. Will they allow a debate or will it be mostly segments of stump speech? I think that Biden needs to "talk" to Palin, ask her carefully prepared questions that the GOP debate preps are not likely to have covered. If he does this, I am expecting a few embarrassing moments for Palin. On the other hand, if he gets carried away, he could come across as too aggressive and make one of his own gaffes (the one about Chuck standing up was hilarious). All in all I have to say I am really looking forward to it. What are your thoughts on it? Hi John, thanks for the reply. I did suspect that your opinion might have changed, because mine did. The convention was the first time I had seen Palin and I was impressed (more by her public speaking ability than by what she was saying). I too felt that she would be able to capture the imagination and would go on to be a major player in the future of US politics. I honestly thought that the appointment was only partly political (in relation to her gender and the need to inject a bit of life into McCain’s campaign). But after watching the Couric interview I was genuinely shocked. If Palin had the ability to back up her brand, I feel Obama may have been up shit-creek without his paddle. Now I am anticipating something brutal when she meets Biden on Thursday.

In relation to the debate John, I read that Justin Webb believes Palin can conceivably win via the usage of a few “well prepared stunts”. I feel that a lot rests with the moderator of this debate. Will they allow a debate or will it be mostly segments of stump speech? I think that Biden needs to “talk” to Palin, ask her carefully prepared questions that the GOP debate preps are not likely to have covered. If he does this, I am expecting a few embarrassing moments for Palin. On the other hand, if he gets carried away, he could come across as too aggressive and make one of his own gaffes (the one about Chuck standing up was hilarious). All in all I have to say I am really looking forward to it. What are your thoughts on it?

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