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Old 09-03-2008, 10:16 PM
 
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"So what is Sarah Palin's true purpose? Whether she knows it or not, she is a stalking horse.

"Stalking horse" comes from hunting. To avoid scaring the prey, say a group of wild ducks, the hunter lets his horse wander towards the ducks since the ducks are not startled by seeing a horse. The hunter stays carefully behind the horse until he is close enough to shoot the ducks.

McCain and his coterie of neocon, war-mongering imperialists are the hunters. Sarah Palin is the stalking horse. And you and me, we're the ducks.

Many people who were not finding much to like in John McCain will be won over simply because they find what Sarah Palin stands for much more compelling. But I'm not buying, and you shouldn't either."

Sarah Palin as Stalking Horse by Stephen W. Carson
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Old 09-03-2008, 10:20 PM
 
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"So what is Sarah Palin's true purpose? Whether she knows it or not, she is a stalking horse.

"Stalking horse" comes from hunting. To avoid scaring the prey, say a group of wild ducks, the hunter lets his horse wander towards the ducks since the ducks are not startled by seeing a horse. The hunter stays carefully behind the horse until he is close enough to shoot the ducks.

McCain and his coterie of neocon, war-mongering imperialists are the hunters. Sarah Palin is the stalking horse. And you and me, we're the ducks.

Many people who were not finding much to like in John McCain will be won over simply because they find what Sarah Palin stands for much more compelling. But I'm not buying, and you shouldn't either."

Sarah Palin as Stalking Horse by Stephen W. Carson


Obama only WISHES he had hired Hillary!!
OOPS!!
goes to bad judgement
what do you think politics is about??
Wait until you see her polls, you will need to sit down
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Old 09-03-2008, 10:48 PM
 
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Obama only WISHES he had hired Hillary!!
OOPS!!
goes to bad judgement
what do you think politics is about??
Wait until you see her polls, you will need to sit down
I'm well aware of what politics are all about --- it's just that I trust the Republicans a lot less than I do the Dems at this point. This late pick of a light-weight is a cosmetic shady maneuver from a party who has driven this country into the ground.

I do not think Obama is really any better. Just seems like the lesser of two undesirables.

Sad time for this country, considering the mess we are in.

This election is a farce.
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Old 09-03-2008, 10:53 PM
 
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"So what is Sarah Palin's true purpose? Whether she knows it or not, she is a stalking horse.

"Stalking horse" comes from hunting. To avoid scaring the prey, say a group of wild ducks, the hunter lets his horse wander towards the ducks since the ducks are not startled by seeing a horse. The hunter stays carefully behind the horse until he is close enough to shoot the ducks.

McCain and his coterie of neocon, war-mongering imperialists are the hunters. Sarah Palin is the stalking horse. And you and me, we're the ducks.

Many people who were not finding much to like in John McCain will be won over simply because they find what Sarah Palin stands for much more compelling. But I'm not buying, and you shouldn't either."

Sarah Palin as Stalking Horse by Stephen W. Carson
I'm sure she'll be really interested in your analysis "whether she knows it or not".

But wait....I take that back. She said she's going to Washington to serve the American people not to satisfy the opinions of the media (or you).

Actually, you guys aren't the ducks, you're the Jackasses. Keep believing the myth of the Messiah.

Just like Bill Clinton said..."a fairy tale".
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Old 09-03-2008, 10:54 PM
 
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I'm well aware of what politics are all about --- it's just that I trust the Republicans a lot less than I do the Dems at this point. This late pick of a light-weight is a cosmetic shady maneuver from a party who has driven this country into the ground.

I do not think Obama is really any better. Just seems like the lesser of two undesirables.

Sad time for this country, considering the mess we are in.

This election is a farce.
Blame your fellow citizens for their apathy and not voting. Last week we had a 17% turnout.

Now for November....no...it'll be a full house. McCain/Palin.
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Old 09-03-2008, 10:56 PM
 
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It was said on MSNBC that "the conservatives have their Obama."

Big on talk, avoiding the issues, keeping it safe and simple. Indeed they have their Obama.

To me, this is like a Bears/Vikings game, and I'm a Packer fan. Neither side really deserves the White House.
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Old 09-03-2008, 10:57 PM
 
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This election is a farce.
I smell your fear and it's sweet!
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Old 09-03-2008, 11:07 PM
 
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I'm sure she'll be really interested in your analysis "whether she knows it or not".

But wait....I take that back. She said she's going to Washington to serve the American people not to satisfy the opinions of the media (or you).

Actually, you guys aren't the ducks, you're the Jackasses. Keep believing the myth of the Messiah.

Just like Bill Clinton said..."a fairy tale".
Obama is not my "Messiah". I never said I was voting for him.

But you keep believing the lip service of the new age Republican party. They are easier to read than a cheap surprise.

And did you just call me a Jackass?

My feelings are hurt.
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Old 09-03-2008, 11:09 PM
 
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Obama is not my "Messiah". I never said I was voting for him.

But you keep believing the lip service of the new age Republican party. They are easier to read than a cheap surprise.

And did you just call me a Jackass?

My feelings are hurt.
If you aren't X, then you are Y. That's the way these bleating sheep think. The switch only goes on or off. Don't let them hurt your feelings. They're the jackasses.

Go ahead people, flame away. Ain't gonna hurt my feelings.
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Old 09-03-2008, 11:12 PM
 
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I smell your fear and it's sweet!

Damn right I'm fearful. As all Americans should be.

The true "Stalking Horses" are in actuality Obama and Palin.

Most Americans are being spoon fed the illusion of change... and what a perfect way to do it with a black guy and a woman running on tickets against each other.

Go back to sleep, everything is under control.
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