Originally Posted by
JohnP
I agree. She is (so far) more appealing than Sen. McCain himself. Mostly I think because Palin, unlike Sen. McCain or Obama makes it clear where she stands,regardless of whether one agrees with her, doesn't tolerate corruption from *either* party, is unafraid to rock the boat, and finally, is a true conservative. Something we've not had since Reagan. Unfortunately, she's not the one at the TOP of the ticket. McCain has too often (IMHO) "Reached across the aisle" something that is Washington-speak for "betrayed those who elected him, by doing what the guy who they didn't elect would have done"
Just my opinion. Washington is full of people tainted in this way. So far, Mrs. Palin doesn't seem to be, and it is refreshing.
I disagree with the idea that the "smartest" or most articulate person should be our leader however. I think those have little to do with leadership. They are good qualities, but not the ones I would vote based on.
Stalin was quite intelligent, after all.
I also see no reason to fault Gov. Palin for having creationism taught in school. If schools are to teach one theory, why not another.
Otherwise instead of schools they become an indoctrination center.
John P.