Have Gun, Will Travel. Sarah Palin a Good VP pick?

[Hangtime]

Christian            217,872,000   76.5 % (of US Population)
Non-religious     37,593,600    13.2 % (of US Population)
agnostic             1,424,000            0.5 %   (of US Population)
atheists            1,139,200            0.4 %   (of US Population)

*Reference 2000 US Census  http://www.adherents.com/adh_dem.html

The thought that the majority of this country falls in the lower three categories above is ridiculous. This country was founded on Christian teachings and values. You have the right to believe anything you wish, even the spaghetti monster. I agree that all religions should be taught ABOUT in schools. Provide the kids with ALL the options out there, let them embark on knowledge instead of growing up just hating people who have made a decision to live their life believing in something.

It confuses me that the Obama-nation representatives here would judge the GOP Veep choice by the fact she wants to give kids the knowledge to decide themselves.

It is quite funny to watch all the feathers ruffle tho. Like a bunch of ninny pigeons in Central Park......

Repo... the concept that all, or even a sizable portion of the 'christians' in this country (as defined by the census) reject evolution and believe in 'creationism' is ludicrous. And you sure won't find 76% of the US population in church come sunday.

Next 'christian' you see, show him a fossil and ask him if he thinks evolution is horsecrap.

Being a 'Christian' is about morals and values... not '7th day, he had a beer'.

[Hangtime]

I'll put it this way. For instance, if John McCain croaked (died) while in office do you think she is qualified or even able to lead this country? She is a governor of Alaska, which coincidentally has more reindeer than people(I stole that line, but oh well). She is on her first term as governor of Alaska. At least Obama actually made it to Washington and represented one of the most populated states in the union. She is not by a longshot a qualified candidate.

Ok.. Obama had 2 years in the senate.. how many republican and democrat crooks has he rubbed shoulders with, identified, revealed, exposed? How many of their heads are now mounted on his wall? How many corporations has he called to task? How many ethics bills has he introduced? Just how wide a swath has he cut in the halls of the corrupt?

Care to ask that question regarding the Govenor of Alaska?

[Captain Virgil Hilts]

I'll put it this way. For instance, if John McCain croaked (died) while in office do you think she is qualified or even able to lead this country? She is a governor of Alaska, which coincidentally has more reindeer than people(I stole that line, but oh well). She is on her first term as governor of Alaska. At least Obama actually made it to Washington and represented one of the most populated states in the union. She is not by a longshot a qualified candidate.

What has Obama, or for that matter Biden, actually run as a chief executive? Obama wasn't even a senator for 150 days before he took the rest of his term off to run for President. Palin, on the other hand, served a full term as a mayor, and is into her THIRD YEAR (took oath of office in 2006, it is now 2008) as governor of a state, and she HAS NOT been gone from Alaska for most all of 2006, 2007, and 2008, like Obama has been gone from the Senate. Further, she's held REAL jobs, she has a SOLID voting record, and her stated positions match her voting record.

[Elfie]

Being a 'Christian' is about morals and values... not '7th day, he rested'.

Actually it would be about both.   (I fixed your statement so it would be about both. )

[Hangtime]

Actually it would be about both.   (I fixed your statement so it would be about both. )

   Thanks. Not a subject I'm an expert on.

[1pLUs44]

I'll put it this way. For instance, if John McCain croaked (died) while in office do you think she is qualified or even able to lead this country? She is a governor of Alaska, which coincidentally has more reindeer than people(I stole that line, but oh well). She is on her first term as governor of Alaska. At least Obama actually made it to Washington and represented one of the most populated states in the union. She is not by a longshot a qualified candidate.

atleast she has led. As a Mayor and a Governer, she has more skill than Obama. You dont lead in the Senate. And she has an approval rating of 90+%

[FrodeMk3]

Repo... the concept that all, or even a sizable portion of the 'christians' in this country (as defined by the census) reject evolution and believe in 'creationism' is ludicrous. And you sure won't find 76% of the US population in church come sunday.

Next 'christian' you see, show him a fossil and ask him if he thinks evolution is horsecrap.

Being a 'Christian' is about morals and values... not '7th day, he had a beer'.

Belief can be a powerful thing though, Hangtime...If you think about women in Iraq triggering dynamite vests in marketplaces' in Iraq, especially...Or even here in the U.S., you have groups' like the Amish, who prefer to live their lives' using 18th century technology, simply because of their beliefs...And for that matter, you can point at other Christian groups, like the Branch Davidians, or certain groups of the Mormon sect, that still preach polygamy, and other values that more mainstream christian groups are appalled by.

BTW, beware of statistics. They are only a certain percentage correct a certain percentage of the time...

[1pLUs44]

Belief can be a powerful thing though, Hangtime...If you think about women in Iraq triggering dynamite vests in marketplaces' in Iraq, especially...Or even here in the U.S., you have groups' like the Amish, who prefer to live their lives' using 18th century technology, simply because of their beliefs...And for that matter, you can point at other Christian groups, like the Branch Davidians, or certain groups of the Mormon sect, that still preach polygamy, and other values that more mainstream christian groups are appalled by.

BTW, beware of statistics. They are only a certain percentage correct a certain percentage of the time...

Yes, but idiots never listen to the Majority and they think its vital to listen to the minority.

[Donzo]

At least Obama actually made it to Washington and represented one of the most populated states in the union.

What does this matter?  How long was he there before he started campaigning for President?

Palin actually has run something, and for a lot longer than Obama has actually been in Washington doing something.

[Captain Virgil Hilts]

What does this matter?  How long was he there before he started campaigning for President?

Obama's time in the Senate, before beginning his campaign, was one hundred forty seven days. I think the term is The Audacity of Hype.

[RATTFINK]

I'll put it this way. For instance, if John McCain croaked (died) while in office do you think she is qualified or even able to lead this country? She is a governor of Alaska, which coincidentally has more reindeer than people(I stole that line, but oh well). She is on her first term as governor of Alaska. At least Obama actually made it to Washington and represented one of the most populated states in the union. She is not by a longshot a qualified candidate.

He made it to DC but hardly did anything.

[DREDIOCK]

Christian            217,872,000   76.5 % (of US Population)
Non-religious     37,593,600    13.2 % (of US Population)
agnostic             1,424,000            0.5 %   (of US Population)
atheists            1,139,200            0.4 %   (of US Population)

*Reference 2000 US Census  http://www.adherents.com/adh_dem.html

The thought that the majority of this country falls in the lower three categories above is ridiculous. This country was founded on Christian teachings and values. You have the right to believe anything you wish, even the spaghetti monster. I agree that all religions should be taught ABOUT in schools. Provide the kids with ALL the options out there, let them embark on knowledge instead of growing up just hating people who have made a decision to live their life believing in something.

It confuses me that the Obama-nation representatives here would judge the GOP Veep choice by the fact she wants to give kids the knowledge to decide themselves.

It is quite funny to watch all the feathers ruffle tho. Like a bunch of ninny pigeons in Central Park......

Actually most of the Christans I know do not beleive in Creationism in the same way pure creationists interpret  it
But rather a hybred of creation and evolution combined.
Which makes a hell of alot more sense then pure creationism.
Unless of course you can show me someone who was born as a burning bush. LMAO

[Saxman]

Agreed, Dred.

I firmly believe in evolution. There's too much evidence, some of it even testable in some degrees (look at how selective breeding of livestock has changed in "only" a thousand years. Modern chickens are something like, 20-30 times more productive than the best egg-layers of medieval times) that life is changing and developing, even among humans. The fossil record is so incomplete we may never find the definitive "missing link," but there's enough supporting evidence to know that it IS out there somewhere.

But that DOESN'T necessarily rule out the possibility of God getting the ball rolling by putting the mechanisms that allow evolution to HAPPEN in place.

[Hornet33]

Has Obama or Biden EVER held a real working job? I mean they both live in mansions with staff taking care of their every need, yet they spout off that they represent the regular working people of this country. Now the Democrats are taking shots at Palin saying she doesn't have the "experiance" to lead this country if McCain died in office.

Personally I would trust her over everyone else to run this country based on everything I've read about her. She's one hell of allot more qualified than Obama could even hope to be. A Mayor and a Govenor have allot more responsiblity on their shoulders to lead a community or a state than a Senator would EVER have and Obama's 140 some odd days in office before he started running is a freaking joke.

[rogwar]

A buddy of mine said....

"She impresses the heck out of me.  And lately, I've not been one easily impressed by much of anyone."

Amen to that! Have been feeling very much the same way. Really liked her acceptance speach as well.

Check out this photo of her mom and dad watching. I like the wall!