Sarah Palin - Page 15

richlevy · 10-12-2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skysidhe

It seems like Obama is winning so I wonder why all the 'will race effect the election'? type of talk. If he is winning isn't it a moot point?

Sarah who?

Not if you count the "Bradley effect" theory that states that actual votes for minority candidates running against Caucasian candidates are lower than polled.

classicman · 10-12-2008, 03:10 PM

Perhaps Merc's point was whether or not Palin created the policy to charge for the kits. To that, the answer is no - It was one of her predecessors - not her. Who actually started this policy? Look it up.

They seem to want to make it appear as though she implemented the policy - that is wrong.

Can we once and for all put this to rest and stop playing the semantics games?

Sundae · 10-12-2008, 03:24 PM

Crikey me - I never even heard about the rape kits thing.
Sorry, because this isn't germaine to the thread (as it might not be a Palin introduction) but are you seriously telling me that the richest country in the world makes women reporting rape pay to have it proved? Or that it was even an issue up for discussion?

If that's the case - and I admit I may have the wrong end of the stick - (nasty pun only mildly intended) then it's like my Mum says - the rich stay rich by holding onto their money.

classicman · 10-12-2008, 03:28 PM

Here is a link for you to read about it. Read it carefully.

Here is an even better one.

Sundae · 10-12-2008, 03:45 PM

Thank you.
There is no conclusive proof that Palin supported this, but I am still appalled by it.

I appreciate the fact that "they" were determined to recou the costs from the insurance companies rather than individual women, but it still shocks me that gathering evidence is considered differently in a sexual crime than a burglary. They don't show that on CSI!

DanaC · 10-13-2008, 07:10 PM

*Blinks* that's a really good point tw.

Undertoad · 10-13-2008, 08:47 PM

If you get the candidate to say the words "rape kit" then you win the election.

classicman · 10-13-2008, 08:54 PM

Perhaps there is no way to conclusively prove it either way - as was the case. Perhaps the utter denials served no point other than drawing more attention to a non-issue. Perhaps - perhaps not...

Who started this policy? Apparently it was not Palin. How long has this policy been in place? Is this practice common elsewhere? Where else is it still happening? Perhaps it would be better to proactively address those issues elsewhere. Perhaps - perhaps not...
Damning questions that are not being asked by the media. Why is that?

TheMercenary · 10-13-2008, 09:47 PM

"Daily Kos"

The rumor mill, ala, liberal news source.

HungLikeJesus · 10-13-2008, 10:15 PM

It's interesting to hear these two Alaskan "women-on-the-street" talk about Palin:

http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-113360

TheMercenary · 10-13-2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

It's interesting to hear these two Alaskan "women-on-the-street" talk about Palin:

http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-113360

Two girls who barely have started their periods? Good source...

monster · 10-13-2008, 10:41 PM

Q: Where does Palin stand on foreign policy?
A: Dunno, Alaska.

TheMercenary · 10-13-2008, 10:52 PM

That was good.

classicman · 10-14-2008, 09:49 AM

That video was worth about as much as asking two guys in Deer stands what they think of gun rights.

BigV · 10-14-2008, 10:29 AM

I see mercy and cm as apologists for the actions of the police chief, when making an association with Sarah Palin.

I don't see the same distance being granted to Barak Obama when he's being tarred with an association with Bill Ayers.

This is despite the fact that Palin *hired* Fannon, Fannon reported directly to Palin and no such hierarchical relationship exists between Obama and Ayers at all.

Why the different reactions to a pair of relationships?

10-12-2008, 03:10 PM	#2
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Perhaps Merc's point was whether or not Palin created the policy to charge for the kits. To that, the answer is no - It was one of her predecessors - not her. Who actually started this policy? Look it up. They seem to want to make it appear as though she implemented the policy - that is wrong. Can we once and for all put this to rest and stop playing the semantics games? __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

10-12-2008, 03:24 PM	#3
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Crikey me - I never even heard about the rape kits thing. Sorry, because this isn't germaine to the thread (as it might not be a Palin introduction) but are you seriously telling me that the richest country in the world makes women reporting rape pay to have it proved? Or that it was even an issue up for discussion? If that's the case - and I admit I may have the wrong end of the stick - (nasty pun only mildly intended) then it's like my Mum says - the rich stay rich by holding onto their money. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-12-2008, 03:28 PM	#4
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Here is a link for you to read about it. Read it carefully. Here is an even better one. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

10-12-2008, 03:45 PM	#5
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Thank you. There is no conclusive proof that Palin supported this, but I am still appalled by it. I appreciate the fact that "they" were determined to recou the costs from the insurance companies rather than individual women, but it still shocks me that gathering evidence is considered differently in a sexual crime than a burglary. They don't show that on CSI! __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-13-2008, 08:54 PM	#8
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Perhaps there is no way to conclusively prove it either way - as was the case. Perhaps the utter denials served no point other than drawing more attention to a non-issue. Perhaps - perhaps not... Who started this policy? Apparently it was not Palin. How long has this policy been in place? Is this practice common elsewhere? Where else is it still happening? Perhaps it would be better to proactively address those issues elsewhere. Perhaps - perhaps not... Damning questions that are not being asked by the media. Why is that? __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

10-13-2008, 07:10 PM	#6
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Blinks that's a really good point tw.

10-13-2008, 08:47 PM	#7
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	If you get the candidate to say the words "rape kit" then you win the election.

10-13-2008, 09:47 PM	#9
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	"Daily Kos" The rumor mill, ala, liberal news source. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

10-13-2008, 10:15 PM	#10
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	Two Alaskan Women Speak Out on Palin It's interesting to hear these two Alaskan "women-on-the-street" talk about Palin: http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-113360 __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

10-13-2008, 10:41 PM	#12
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Q: Where does Palin stand on foreign policy? A: Dunno, Alaska. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

10-13-2008, 10:52 PM	#13
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	That was good. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

10-14-2008, 09:49 AM	#14
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	That video was worth about as much as asking two guys in Deer stands what they think of gun rights. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

10-14-2008, 10:29 AM	#15
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	I see mercy and cm as apologists for the actions of the police chief, when making an association with Sarah Palin. I don't see the same distance being granted to Barak Obama when he's being tarred with an association with Bill Ayers. This is despite the fact that Palin hired Fannon, Fannon reported directly to Palin and no such hierarchical relationship exists between Obama and Ayers at all. Why the different reactions to a pair of relationships? __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

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