Comments on: I can’t stand Palin’s politics, but I love that she’s running

By: mattnine

mattnine — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:10:21 +0000

Couldn't agree more. To hate someone for what they believe in is to hate democracy itself, and her involvement in this campaign just makes it all the more interesting and challenging for both parties and the electorate.

I hope Obama wins, because I support his policies and didn't support the war, but clearly Palin presents a huge challenge to him. However, let's give him some credit, he fought a long campaign against Hillary Clinton and won, and we all know that Palin is no Hillary (yet; 2012 could be interesting if Obama loses).

By: Patty

Patty — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:26:02 +0000

I appreciate that you can see Gov Palin as a successful woman and one to be admired rather than letting your political differences stand in the way. I wrote a related post recently on my blog, where I normally stay away from too personal or political issues. Gov Palin is inspiring…her parenting is definitely not something that should be part of the media and political debate. What she does and what her family does are her business. She has every right to become VP and continue her political career, just as any man does. This is true feminism…she will be the first woman in a man’s position. She is going to show the world that women can do what men can do and do it even better. A good family, with good values and a support system in place are what we all need to survive in this world. Why condemn her for those things. She should be admired and looked up to.
Read more on my blog here…http://littlebytesnews.blogspot.com/2008/09/mommy-wars-and-sarah-palin-as-vice.htmlGov

By: katprintsphoto

katprintsphoto — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:07:40 +0000

Nan and I couldn’t agree with you more! I think your idea of transcending beyond the Supermom model to the Workingmom with Help model is so healthy! I couldn’t see beyond the stress of working and raising children, taking care of a big house and a husband all of which caused me to quit working when Aaron hit middle school!

I admire Sarah Palin’s guts as I totally disagree with her politics. But to all women I say, “You go, girl!”

Hugs, Nan and Kathy

By: Meagan Francis

Meagan Francis — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:24:52 +0000

Great, great post! I wrote something similar: http://hub.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080910/NOISE18/809100333/1149/NOISE18

her politics are the issue. Focusing on her parenting sets us back a couple of decades, IMO.

By: halosecretarialservices

halosecretarialservices — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:53:31 +0000

Ok the sling is awesome – it’s a real pouch sling – not something you see so publicly displayed often!!

I don’t think her family is the reason Palin shouldn’t get elected, just her politics.

By: kristennel

kristennel — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:40:17 +0000

I agree with just about everything you wrote, Lex.

But I also think that Penelope had some good points. I don’t know what my world would look like if one of my children had Downs Syndrome or Autism. That situation may be a tad bit harder to outsource than the cleaning or household management. (Or not…I truly haven’t walked in those shoes and do not know.)

Either way, I never thought I’d see a VP candidate wearing a sling. That I enjoy.

By: mattnine

mattnine — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:23:49 +0000

Couldn’t agree more. To hate someone for what they believe in is to hate democracy itself, and her involvement in this campaign just makes it all the more interesting and challenging for both parties and the electorate.

I hope Obama wins, because I support his policies and didn’t support the war, but clearly Palin presents a huge challenge to him. However, let’s give him some credit, he fought a long campaign against Hillary Clinton and won, and we all know that Palin is no Hillary (yet; 2012 could be interesting if Obama loses).