Comments on: Republican Hagel Says Palin Not Ready For Higher Office http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/ An Internet hub with domestic and international news, analysis, original reporting, and popular features from the left, center, indies, centrists, moderates, and right Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:46:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Palin: What Will They Say Next? @ Good Year For The Outlaw http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-161570 Palin: What Will They Say Next? @ Good Year For The Outlaw Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:52:54 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-161570 [...] Not ready. [...] [...] Not ready. [...]

]]> By: Rudi http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-152140 Rudi Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:27:31 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-152140 In the last few days McCain claims to be a co-sponsor of the 2005 Fannie Mae reform bill. Guess who was the original sponsor - <a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s109-190">Chuck Hagel</a><br><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/person.xpd?id=300050">http://www.govtrack.us/congress/person.xpd?id=3...</a><br>Hagel is the real maverick, the other one only plays one on TV and movies. In the last few days McCain claims to be a co-sponsor of the 2005 Fannie Mae reform bill. Guess who was the original sponsor – Chuck Hagel
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/person.xpd?id=3…
Hagel is the real maverick, the other one only plays one on TV and movies.

]]> By: StockBoySF http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-152097 StockBoySF Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:22:09 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-152097 Ricorun, "Therefore, I am the most visually experienced without actually being experienced."<br><br>Well, since being visually experienced is what counts these days I guess you have it it then! <br><br>I guess the only thing that would top being visually experienced is being "dream-experienced" (as in "I'm experienced because I dream of xyz"). I wonder how long it will be before Palin throws that out as a qualification... :)<br><br>If you're Trans Sec, can I be your deputy assistant? I've always dreamed of being a deputy of something.... Ricorun, “Therefore, I am the most visually experienced without actually being experienced.”

Well, since being visually experienced is what counts these days I guess you have it it then!

I guess the only thing that would top being visually experienced is being “dream-experienced” (as in “I'm experienced because I dream of xyz”). I wonder how long it will be before Palin throws that out as a qualification… :)

If you're Trans Sec, can I be your deputy assistant? I've always dreamed of being a deputy of something….

]]> By: Ricorun http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-152015 Ricorun Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:51:48 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-152015 Joe, CitizenKang, JWeidner, and StockboySF, with all due respect, <i>I</i> should be Transportation Secretary. I work in my home overlooking a valley that contains both roads and a railroad track, so I can watch cars and trains go by. Therefore, I am the most <i>visually</i> experienced without actually <i>being</i> experienced. Joe, CitizenKang, JWeidner, and StockboySF, with all due respect, I should be Transportation Secretary. I work in my home overlooking a valley that contains both roads and a railroad track, so I can watch cars and trains go by. Therefore, I am the most visually experienced without actually being experienced.

]]> By: RevDave http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-151992 RevDave Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:22:55 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-151992 Hagel is a disgusting sexist leftist - what does he know about foreign policy. What can you see from Omaha - Iowa? Hagel is a disgusting sexist leftist – what does he know about foreign policy. What can you see from Omaha – Iowa?

]]> By: kritt11 http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-151947 kritt11 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:31:05 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-151947 Rudi-Yes I know he's much more conservative than I am on domestic policy, but I really respect his foreign policy views-- and his courage and independence under partisan pressure are beyond reproach. He's also decent, and American hero, and painfully honest. Rudi-Yes I know he's much more conservative than I am on domestic policy, but I really respect his foreign policy views– and his courage and independence under partisan pressure are beyond reproach. He's also decent, and American hero, and painfully honest.

]]> By: Gichin13 http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-151909 Gichin13 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:09:28 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-151909 I really respect Hagel and man did he just drive a truck over her. I really respect Hagel and man did he just drive a truck over her.

]]> By: saintixe http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-151884 saintixe Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:24:22 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-151884 I have recently broken my leg so my plater of paris cast gives me deep insight in european affairs. how far can we stretch the russia by the window stunt.<br><br>tO GO BACK TO A SERIOUS MOOD, AS A WOMAN, S.PALIN has insulted me and thrown back years of affermative actions. For real, she should stop her own verbiage.... I have recently broken my leg so my plater of paris cast gives me deep insight in european affairs. how far can we stretch the russia by the window stunt.

tO GO BACK TO A SERIOUS MOOD, AS A WOMAN, S.PALIN has insulted me and thrown back years of affermative actions. For real, she should stop her own verbiage….

]]> By: Michael Merritt http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-151727 Michael Merritt Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:41:54 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-151727 I hope Hagel isn't hoping for any decent ranking memberships in the next Congress. :) I hope Hagel isn't hoping for any decent ranking memberships in the next Congress. :)

]]> By: nepr http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-151725 nepr Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:35:39 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-151725 StockBoySF: Driving in SF qualifies you for Sainthood!<br><br>I grew up there, and visit, from SillyCon Valley, only when I'm compelled. I remember a battle cry from when I was living in North Beach, in the '80s: Legalize Parking! StockBoySF: Driving in SF qualifies you for Sainthood!

I grew up there, and visit, from SillyCon Valley, only when I'm compelled. I remember a battle cry from when I was living in North Beach, in the '80s: Legalize Parking!

]]> By: StockBoySF http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-151724 StockBoySF Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:33:20 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-151724 As far as Hagel's comments..... I think this is important regardless of what one thinks of him. It's important because Hagel is well-respected among conservatives (well, up until today).<br><br>Rudi, as far as Hagel being to the right of McCain... I understand and agree with kritt11. Hagel is well-respected and I like him. I'm not sure I would ever vote for him because I don't agree with many of his policies, but when Hagel speaks I listen knowing that he isn't placing a lot of partisan spin on the issue. As far as Hagel's comments….. I think this is important regardless of what one thinks of him. It's important because Hagel is well-respected among conservatives (well, up until today).

Rudi, as far as Hagel being to the right of McCain… I understand and agree with kritt11. Hagel is well-respected and I like him. I'm not sure I would ever vote for him because I don't agree with many of his policies, but when Hagel speaks I listen knowing that he isn't placing a lot of partisan spin on the issue.

]]> By: StockBoySF http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-151714 StockBoySF Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:16:05 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-151714 Joe, CitizenKang and JWeidner, I think you're all inexperienced just sitting in your cars... I take public transportation to work everyday. Since mass transit is the wave of the future I think I should be Transportation Secretary. :)<br><br>Of course there's going to be a big scandal when it turns out that I gave up on public transportation in SF and started driving... but no worries- I have that covered, too. I have even greater experience! Joe, CitizenKang and JWeidner, I think you're all inexperienced just sitting in your cars… I take public transportation to work everyday. Since mass transit is the wave of the future I think I should be Transportation Secretary. :)

Of course there's going to be a big scandal when it turns out that I gave up on public transportation in SF and started driving… but no worries- I have that covered, too. I have even greater experience!

]]> By: Rudi http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-151679 Rudi Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:36:35 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-151679 Kritt11, Hagel's voting record is actually to the right of McCain, are you sure about voting for him. But his actual FP experience and background can't be ignored. His speeches and papers on foreign affairs is impressive for someone from Nebraske. Kritt11, Hagel's voting record is actually to the right of McCain, are you sure about voting for him. But his actual FP experience and background can't be ignored. His speeches and papers on foreign affairs is impressive for someone from Nebraske.

]]> By: kritt11 http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-151571 kritt11 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:25:58 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-151571 Hagel was one of a short list of Republicans I would have considered voting for. He's on the real "straight talk express". John McCain's derailed months ago and is rusting in the junkyard next to his long lost integrity. Hagel was one of a short list of Republicans I would have considered voting for. He's on the real “straight talk express”. John McCain's derailed months ago and is rusting in the junkyard next to his long lost integrity.

]]> By: JWeidner http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-151563 JWeidner Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:18:44 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-151563 CitizenKang, I believe I am eminently more qualified to be Transportation Secretary than you. I was commuting from San Clemente, CA (about an hour north of San Diego, for any non-Californians) up to Burbank every day for an animation job. Taking the train instead of driving, my total commute time was 3 hours EACH WAY.<br><br>I'll be awaiting my phone call from the McCain campaign - prepare to congratulate me if they win the election! CitizenKang, I believe I am eminently more qualified to be Transportation Secretary than you. I was commuting from San Clemente, CA (about an hour north of San Diego, for any non-Californians) up to Burbank every day for an animation job. Taking the train instead of driving, my total commute time was 3 hours EACH WAY.

I'll be awaiting my phone call from the McCain campaign – prepare to congratulate me if they win the election!

]]> By: kritt11 http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-151562 kritt11 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:17:44 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-151562 I actually feel sorry for her- because the PUMA's are bound to notice that her knowledge and experience don't stand up to Sen Clinton's. <br><br>It was a daring bet, but in the end a poor decision by McCain. In all honesty, it makes me question his judgment- because in making that decision there were a thousand better-qualified candidates- so was he really putting "country first"? I actually feel sorry for her- because the PUMA's are bound to notice that her knowledge and experience don't stand up to Sen Clinton's.

It was a daring bet, but in the end a poor decision by McCain. In all honesty, it makes me question his judgment- because in making that decision there were a thousand better-qualified candidates- so was he really putting “country first”?

]]> By: Ron Beasley http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-151558 Ron Beasley Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:00:43 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-151558 The amazing thing to me is that even in the controlled events such as the "town hall" meeting and Hanity she looks really bad - like a bubbly and somewhat vacuous former beauty queen who has memorized some responses but doesn't even get those right. I originally thought they would prep her well enough to do OK against Biden but now I'm not too sure. The amazing thing to me is that even in the controlled events such as the “town hall” meeting and Hanity she looks really bad – like a bubbly and somewhat vacuous former beauty queen who has memorized some responses but doesn't even get those right. I originally thought they would prep her well enough to do OK against Biden but now I'm not too sure.

]]> By: kritt11 http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-151544 kritt11 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:25:25 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-151544 Maybe Ms Palin thinks red China goes well with white tablecloths! <br><br>Ok that's a recycled joke that was told in DC about Nancy Reagan-- but Hagel is right- the lady just got her passport, and looking across the Bering Sea doesn't count for much. Maybe Ms Palin thinks red China goes well with white tablecloths!

Ok that's a recycled joke that was told in DC about Nancy Reagan– but Hagel is right- the lady just got her passport, and looking across the Bering Sea doesn't count for much.

]]> By: CitizenKang http://themoderatevoice.com/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/comment-page-1/#comment-151542 CitizenKang Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:19:46 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/22780/republican-hagel-says-palin-not-ready-for-higher-office/#comment-151542 Hey Joe, I have to drive a lot more my job as well, so I guess we'll have to arm wrestle for Transportation Secretary. Hey Joe, I have to drive a lot more my job as well, so I guess we'll have to arm wrestle for Transportation Secretary.

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