Is Sarah Palin qualified to be president of the United States (114)
Hot_Single_DudeKobenhavn, Capital Region Denmark68 Threads 73 Polls 11,289 PostsSkybow: Apparently she qualifys to be a centerfold in a men's magazine or a beauty queen but a president, no way!
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NORAD: Sarah Palin has no role in guarding U.S. airspace despite claims in Katie Couric interview
September 30th 2008, 5:21 PM
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin talks to CBS news anchor Katie Couric in their interview last Wednesday. CBS
WASHINGTON - When Russian bombers approach American airspace and U.S. Air Force fighters are scrambled, Sarah Palin's phone doesn't ring.
The Alaska governor has no command authority over the guardians of U.S. airspace despite her recent suggestion otherwise.
"She doesn't have any role in that process," Air Force Maj. Allen Herritage, spokesman for the Alaska North American Aerospace Defense Command, told the Daily News.
"The authority to launch and respond to a Russian incursion lies with the Alaska NORAD Region commander" - Air Force Lt. Gen. Dana Atkins, he said.
Palin said last week that her foreign policy experience includes facing the Russians.
"It's very important when you consider even national security issues with Russia, as Putin rears his head and comes into the airspace of the United States of America - where do they go? It's Alaska," Palin told CBS' Katie Couric.
"It is from Alaska that we send those out to make sure that an eye is being kept on this very powerful nation," she said.
Moscow's bombers have skirted Alaskan airspace 20 times, thugh they have not violated it, during Palin's governorship, officials said.
When F-15 and F-22 interceptors scrambled from Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage in response, John McCain's running mate was not speed-dialed with the news.
"The commander does not call the governor," Herritage said.
Steven Biegun, a McCain foreign policy adviser, said Palin is informed of the fly-bys by her National Guard commander.
The Alaska Air Guard, which Palin oversees, performs airspace-watching missions only under NORAD command, and does not fly interception sorties.
Palin did get an annual Air Force briefing in February.
"She asked a lot of questions and seemed generally curious," recalled Herritage, who was there. "She was very interested in Russian long-range aviation."
Skybow: Apparently she qualifys to be a centerfold in a men's magazine or a beauty queen but a president, no way!
Think about it Sky, if you were the Ruskies.....and had choice of sitting at the disarmament table with Biden or Palin.....who would you pick?
I would have to say that if Palin's qualification for the VP job are so weak......then Hillary Clinton, Nancy Polosi......are just as weak or weaker.
Nancy Polosi today is number three in line for the Presidency.
No one seen to be overly concerned about that. We have seen
how Presidential this week that Nancy Polosi is. She helped to
kill the bailout that her party had attempted for a week to
put together.
Hillary Clinton has not figured out if snipers are shooting at her.
One of those little things that you like to have a Commander in Chief
be able to do.
We had some 18 million voter support Hillary for the Presidency.
And her qualifications for it......as a two time Senator.....with out
executive expereince, without military expereince, without any significant foreign policy expereince.....and again no one is seemed
overly concerned about it.
So how many feel Sarah Palin is a stronger VP than Nancy Polosi and
Hillary Clinton?
Nancy Polosi today is number three in line for the Presidency.
No one seen to be overly concerned about that. We have seen
how Presidential this week that Nancy Polosi is. She helped to
kill the bailout that her party had attempted for a week to
put together.
Hillary Clinton has not figured out if snipers are shooting at her.
One of those little things that you like to have a Commander in Chief
be able to do.
We had some 18 million voter support Hillary for the Presidency.
And her qualifications for it......as a two time Senator.....with out
executive expereince, without military expereince, without any significant foreign policy expereince.....and again no one is seemed
overly concerned about it.
So how many feel Sarah Palin is a stronger VP than Nancy Polosi and
Hillary Clinton?
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2008/09/30/2008-09-30_
norad_sarah_palin_has_no_role_in_guardin.html
NORAD: Sarah Palin has no role in guarding U.S. airspace despite claims in Katie Couric interview
September 30th 2008, 5:21 PM
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin talks to CBS news anchor Katie Couric in their interview last Wednesday. CBS
WASHINGTON - When Russian bombers approach American airspace and U.S. Air Force fighters are scrambled, Sarah Palin's phone doesn't ring.
The Alaska governor has no command authority over the guardians of U.S. airspace despite her recent suggestion otherwise.
"She doesn't have any role in that process," Air Force Maj. Allen Herritage, spokesman for the Alaska North American Aerospace Defense Command, told the Daily News.
"The authority to launch and respond to a Russian incursion lies with the Alaska NORAD Region commander" - Air Force Lt. Gen. Dana Atkins, he said.
Palin said last week that her foreign policy experience includes facing the Russians.
"It's very important when you consider even national security issues with Russia, as Putin rears his head and comes into the airspace of the United States of America - where do they go? It's Alaska," Palin told CBS' Katie Couric.
Ask the good General, if it Air Force Budgets that pays maintains, trains, fuels, and equips the Alaskan Air National Guard F-16s at Eldmendorf AF or the State of Alaska?
Ask the Good General when Alaskan National Guard units get deployed into the Middle East, who provide the support role for them back here in the US
Ask the Good General when force strength levels for the Alaskan National Guard is determined, who makes them?
Ask the Good General when NORAD was coming into the being, what
State in the Union did they have to have basing in, logistics in, and
facilities in.
Ask the Good General, when Russian aircraft intrude Alaskan airspace
and decide to drop a bomb in Alaska......who civil defense organization
comes into action.
Ask the Good General, when he has a problem with finding aircraft and pilots for Alaska....because very few want assignment there.....who does he turn to supply them.
Alaska airspace has been intruded by Russian aircraft 16 times this year alone. Palin has already answered the 3 o'clock phone call that
Hllary and Obama were fighting over.
norad_sarah_palin_has_no_role_in_guardin.html
NORAD: Sarah Palin has no role in guarding U.S. airspace despite claims in Katie Couric interview
September 30th 2008, 5:21 PM
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin talks to CBS news anchor Katie Couric in their interview last Wednesday. CBS
WASHINGTON - When Russian bombers approach American airspace and U.S. Air Force fighters are scrambled, Sarah Palin's phone doesn't ring.
The Alaska governor has no command authority over the guardians of U.S. airspace despite her recent suggestion otherwise.
"She doesn't have any role in that process," Air Force Maj. Allen Herritage, spokesman for the Alaska North American Aerospace Defense Command, told the Daily News.
"The authority to launch and respond to a Russian incursion lies with the Alaska NORAD Region commander" - Air Force Lt. Gen. Dana Atkins, he said.
Palin said last week that her foreign policy experience includes facing the Russians.
"It's very important when you consider even national security issues with Russia, as Putin rears his head and comes into the airspace of the United States of America - where do they go? It's Alaska," Palin told CBS' Katie Couric.
Ask the good General, if it Air Force Budgets that pays maintains, trains, fuels, and equips the Alaskan Air National Guard F-16s at Eldmendorf AF or the State of Alaska?
Ask the Good General when Alaskan National Guard units get deployed into the Middle East, who provide the support role for them back here in the US
Ask the Good General when force strength levels for the Alaskan National Guard is determined, who makes them?
Ask the Good General when NORAD was coming into the being, what
State in the Union did they have to have basing in, logistics in, and
facilities in.
Ask the Good General, when Russian aircraft intrude Alaskan airspace
and decide to drop a bomb in Alaska......who civil defense organization
comes into action.
Ask the Good General, when he has a problem with finding aircraft and pilots for Alaska....because very few want assignment there.....who does he turn to supply them.
Alaska airspace has been intruded by Russian aircraft 16 times this year alone. Palin has already answered the 3 o'clock phone call that
Hllary and Obama were fighting over.
ttom500: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2008/09/30/2008-09-30_
norad_sarah_palin_has_no_role_in_guardin.html
NORAD: Sarah Palin has no role in guarding U.S. airspace despite claims in Katie Couric interview
September 30th 2008, 5:21 PM
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin talks to CBS news anchor Katie Couric in their interview last Wednesday. CBS
WASHINGTON - When Russian bombers approach American airspace and U.S. Air Force fighters are scrambled, Sarah Palin's phone doesn't ring.
The Alaska governor has no command authority over the guardians of U.S. airspace despite her recent suggestion otherwise.
"She doesn't have any role in that process," Air Force Maj. Allen Herritage, spokesman for the Alaska North American Aerospace Defense Command, told the Daily News.
"The authority to launch and respond to a Russian incursion lies with the Alaska NORAD Region commander" - Air Force Lt. Gen. Dana Atkins, he said.
Palin said last week that her foreign policy experience includes facing the Russians.
"It's very important when you consider even national security issues with Russia, as Putin rears his head and comes into the airspace of the United States of America - where do they go? It's Alaska," Palin told CBS' Katie Couric.
Ask the good General, if it Air Force Budgets that pays maintains, trains, fuels, and equips the Alaskan Air National Guard F-16s at Eldmendorf AF or the State of Alaska?
Ask the Good General when Alaskan National Guard units get deployed into the Middle East, who provide the support role for them back here in the US
Ask the Good General when force strength levels for the Alaskan National Guard is determined, who makes them?
Ask the Good General when NORAD was coming into the being, what
State in the Union did they have to have basing in, logistics in, and
facilities in.
Ask the Good General, when Russian aircraft intrude Alaskan airspace
and decide to drop a bomb in Alaska......who civil defense organization
comes into action.
Ask the Good General, when he has a problem with finding aircraft and pilots for Alaska....because very few want assignment there.....who does he turn to supply them.
Alaska airspace has been intruded by Russian aircraft 16 times this year alone. Palin has already answered the 3 o'clock phone call that
Hllary and Obama were fighting over.
norad_sarah_palin_has_no_role_in_guardin.html
NORAD: Sarah Palin has no role in guarding U.S. airspace despite claims in Katie Couric interview
September 30th 2008, 5:21 PM
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin talks to CBS news anchor Katie Couric in their interview last Wednesday. CBS
WASHINGTON - When Russian bombers approach American airspace and U.S. Air Force fighters are scrambled, Sarah Palin's phone doesn't ring.
The Alaska governor has no command authority over the guardians of U.S. airspace despite her recent suggestion otherwise.
"She doesn't have any role in that process," Air Force Maj. Allen Herritage, spokesman for the Alaska North American Aerospace Defense Command, told the Daily News.
"The authority to launch and respond to a Russian incursion lies with the Alaska NORAD Region commander" - Air Force Lt. Gen. Dana Atkins, he said.
Palin said last week that her foreign policy experience includes facing the Russians.
"It's very important when you consider even national security issues with Russia, as Putin rears his head and comes into the airspace of the United States of America - where do they go? It's Alaska," Palin told CBS' Katie Couric.
Ask the good General, if it Air Force Budgets that pays maintains, trains, fuels, and equips the Alaskan Air National Guard F-16s at Eldmendorf AF or the State of Alaska?
Ask the Good General when Alaskan National Guard units get deployed into the Middle East, who provide the support role for them back here in the US
Ask the Good General when force strength levels for the Alaskan National Guard is determined, who makes them?
Ask the Good General when NORAD was coming into the being, what
State in the Union did they have to have basing in, logistics in, and
facilities in.
Ask the Good General, when Russian aircraft intrude Alaskan airspace
and decide to drop a bomb in Alaska......who civil defense organization
comes into action.
Ask the Good General, when he has a problem with finding aircraft and pilots for Alaska....because very few want assignment there.....who does he turn to supply them.
Alaska airspace has been intruded by Russian aircraft 16 times this year alone. Palin has already answered the 3 o'clock phone call that
Hllary and Obama were fighting over.
The good general says Sarah Palin has no role in guarding U.S. airspace despite claims in Katie Couric interview and I didn't have to ask him. Apparently he volunteered the information.
ttom500: I would have to say that if Palin's qualification for the VP job are so weak......then Hillary Clinton, Nancy Polosi......are just as weak or weaker.
Nancy Polosi today is number three in line for the Presidency.
No one seen to be overly concerned about that. We have seen
how Presidential this week that Nancy Polosi is. She helped to
kill the bailout that her party had attempted for a week to
put together.
Hillary Clinton has not figured out if snipers are shooting at her.
One of those little things that you like to have a Commander in Chief
be able to do.
We had some 18 million voter support Hillary for the Presidency.
And her qualifications for it......as a two time Senator.....with out
executive expereince, without military expereince, without any significant foreign policy expereince.....and again no one is seemed
overly concerned about it.
So how many feel Sarah Palin is a stronger VP than Nancy Polosi and
Hillary Clinton?
Nancy Polosi today is number three in line for the Presidency.
No one seen to be overly concerned about that. We have seen
how Presidential this week that Nancy Polosi is. She helped to
kill the bailout that her party had attempted for a week to
put together.
Hillary Clinton has not figured out if snipers are shooting at her.
One of those little things that you like to have a Commander in Chief
be able to do.
We had some 18 million voter support Hillary for the Presidency.
And her qualifications for it......as a two time Senator.....with out
executive expereince, without military expereince, without any significant foreign policy expereince.....and again no one is seemed
overly concerned about it.
So how many feel Sarah Palin is a stronger VP than Nancy Polosi and
Hillary Clinton?
Lots more feel Palin is unqualified this week than last week before the market meltdown, before her stumbling news interviews.
At least on the Republican ticket, the lesser qualified candidate is for the vice-presidency; but, she is better qualified than the Democratic candidate for president; the background and associations, of whom, make him wholly unfit for the presidency.
spiritbiker: At least on the Republican ticket, the lesser qualified candidate is for the vice-presidency; but, she is better qualified than the Democratic candidate for president; the background and associations, of whom, make him wholly unfit for the presidency.
Well then you must not have checked Palins background and associations very carefully. She has been very close to Ted Stevens now fairly famous for being under investigation for corruption.
There is a whole list of things but you have a right to your own opinions and I hope you'll vote them too.
Skybow: Well then you must not have checked Palins background and associations very carefully. She has been very close to Ted Stevens now fairly famous for being under investigation for corruption.
There is a whole list of things but you have a right to your own opinions and I hope you'll vote them too.
There is a whole list of things but you have a right to your own opinions and I hope you'll vote them too.
I guess we need to check Obama's qualification even more, (if they woul dlet us). I hear he knows a few people that have been investigated, arrested, and charged.....and yes, even convicted.
Skybow: Lots more feel Palin is unqualified this week than last week before the market meltdown, before her stumbling news interviews.
You did not answer the question, Sky. Nancy Polosi more qualified to be VP or President than Sarah Palin?
Hillary Clinton more qualified to be?
ooby_dooby: I realize she is not running for president however, as VP she is just a heartbeat away from becoming the President of the United States.
I'm not qualified to answer that question.mastic55: I'm not qualified to answer that question.
Just wing it Mastic....I sure you will a closer answer than any of the rest of us......how is it going?
ttom500: You did not answer the question, Sky. Nancy Polosi more qualified to be VP or President than Sarah Palin?
Hillary Clinton more qualified to be?
Hillary Clinton more qualified to be?
Ok Tom, it's not like this is the only thing I'm doing right now. I'm a multitasking fool.
I don't like Polosi for president either 'tho I've not vetted her as she is not running for VP or president.
That doesn't mean I like Palin either, you know I don't.
ttom500: I guess we need to check Obama's qualification even more, (if they woul dlet us). I hear he knows a few people that have been investigated, arrested, and charged.....and yes, even convicted.
Now Tom I know you work for the government writing papers. Don't you have your own sources of information and don't you at least have the same sources that the rest of us have, the internet?
Skybow: Now Tom I know you work for the government writing papers. Don't you have your own sources of information and don't you at least have the same sources that the rest of us have, the internet?
Sure I do. And source them and have posted them at times.
But we are into a little shin kicking contest (e.g debate) over Palin qualifications. So? I want to know your conviction to your position as much as I want to know your sources, Sky.
Sky, I am selfemployed, a freelancer.....after Kosovo they gave me
carde blanche to ....'to find stuff' for us. I can work for gov't, politcal parties, campaigns, business, or my own projects any place on the globe.
Besides, If I was 'in the gov't' do you think that it would be ethical for me to use gov't sources in a political debate? No, very illegal and unethical for me to do that.
I agree. I think that Polosi would be a very bad President. Very divisive. But under the logic that the DEMs are using with Palin.....today she is 2 heart beats away from the Presidency. And likely will be in the next term as well.....no one is going to take the Speaker's role from her.
But it was the DEMs that put her there, when they made her Speaker.
They did not seem to raise the heart beat issue then. When they did it, alot of REP raised thier eyebrows on it. My dad said they made Polosi number 3 inline for the Presidency.
We live in time when our where terrorism is a real threat. Our leadership groups are a target. Cheney had suceide bomber come within a 100 yards of him in Afghanistan.
So asking the heart beat question is a fair one. Also questioning the wisdom of the DEMs in putting Nancy Polosi in the Chain of Command of the country should also be a fair one.
"But it was the DEMs that put her there, when they made her Speaker."
I'm surprised at you Tom.
She wasn't "put" there by anyone, she naturally assumed the position of Speaker of the House by procedural rules when the Democrats achieved a majority. If anybody was responsible for Pelosi becoming Speaker of the House it was the disasterous presidency of George W Bush. Nice try though!
I'm surprised at you Tom.
She wasn't "put" there by anyone, she naturally assumed the position of Speaker of the House by procedural rules when the Democrats achieved a majority. If anybody was responsible for Pelosi becoming Speaker of the House it was the disasterous presidency of George W Bush. Nice try though!
All true but under that line of reasoning "...the heart beat question is a fair one." It is also fair and important to ask the same question of Palin for the American people, not the congress are being asked to vote her as VP.
She would be 1 heart beat away #2 not #3 and our pick not theirs if McCain is voted in. McCains age does play a factor for most Americans as does Palins poor showing answering important questions without a prepared speech.
It's one thing to read from a teleprompter prepared speeches and spout talking points. It's another thing to be able to think fast on your feet and have a diplomatic rather than divisive approach to vital issues.
I've read a lot Tom, actually talking (and arguing) with you and others here have inspired me to do more research and become clearer on my own position on the issues.
I got so long winded trying to post everything I found out that it became excessive and was a crazy amount of work for me. I noticed also it tended to make people discount my input rather than get my point. I also noticed that you rarely post sources, rather you just use information to make your points.
We are indeed into a little shin kicking contest (e.g debate) over Palin qualifications. I know your conviction as well as you know mine.
Just taking a page from your book Tom and isn't imitation the most sincere form of flattery?
She would be 1 heart beat away #2 not #3 and our pick not theirs if McCain is voted in. McCains age does play a factor for most Americans as does Palins poor showing answering important questions without a prepared speech.
It's one thing to read from a teleprompter prepared speeches and spout talking points. It's another thing to be able to think fast on your feet and have a diplomatic rather than divisive approach to vital issues.
I've read a lot Tom, actually talking (and arguing) with you and others here have inspired me to do more research and become clearer on my own position on the issues.
I got so long winded trying to post everything I found out that it became excessive and was a crazy amount of work for me. I noticed also it tended to make people discount my input rather than get my point. I also noticed that you rarely post sources, rather you just use information to make your points.
We are indeed into a little shin kicking contest (e.g debate) over Palin qualifications. I know your conviction as well as you know mine.
Just taking a page from your book Tom and isn't imitation the most sincere form of flattery?
ooby_dooby: "But it was the DEMs that put her there, when they made her Speaker."
I'm surprised at you Tom.
She wasn't "put" there by anyone, she naturally assumed the position of Speaker of the House by procedural rules when the Democrats achieved a majority. If anybody was responsible for Pelosi becoming Speaker of the House it was the disasterous presidency of George W Bush. Nice try though!
I'm surprised at you Tom.
She wasn't "put" there by anyone, she naturally assumed the position of Speaker of the House by procedural rules when the Democrats achieved a majority. If anybody was responsible for Pelosi becoming Speaker of the House it was the disasterous presidency of George W Bush. Nice try though!
Thanks ooby, sometimes it gets a bit lonely in the CS political forums.
LucasAus: I like the idea that someone is more or less qualified to be VP/P based on the amount of people they have killed.
You americans are so cute!
You americans are so cute!
Well back at 'ya Aussie man, you're pretty cute yourself and some Americans are much cuter than others.
I thing that this last administrations has set us up to think of war like solutions to conflict ie; the wars being waged now and the rumors of more to come.
Our military is in full swing doing their thing as asked of them by the president but there has to be a better way to resolve conflict and preserve peace.
Diplomacy is the answer, I believe this with all my heart, not ignoring threats or rabidly attacking them but resolving them. Much of the conflicts going on now could have been prevented with less saber rattling and more diplomacy.
Give peace a chance!
I like you Skybow, friends? :D hehe
I love spending time over in the states, my ex is also californian and my best friend is Illinoisian. International relations for the win :)
In no way am i american bashing :P i just find the concept that one must have military experience to be a great leader. Does that mean dictators the world over, like saddam and revolutionaries like che guevara that the administration so condemn are great leaders?
When i see the greatness that the USA can achieve i really feel for the people there i love that are getting such a raw deal.
<3 Luke :)
I love spending time over in the states, my ex is also californian and my best friend is Illinoisian. International relations for the win :)
In no way am i american bashing :P i just find the concept that one must have military experience to be a great leader. Does that mean dictators the world over, like saddam and revolutionaries like che guevara that the administration so condemn are great leaders?
When i see the greatness that the USA can achieve i really feel for the people there i love that are getting such a raw deal.
<3 Luke :)
LucasAus: I like you Skybow, friends? :D hehe
I love spending time over in the states, my ex is also californian and my best friend is Illinoisian. International relations for the win :)
In no way am i american bashing :P i just find the concept that one must have military experience to be a great leader. Does that mean dictators the world over, like saddam and revolutionaries like che Guevara that the administration so condemn are great leaders?
When i see the greatness that the USA can achieve i really feel for the people there i love that are getting such a raw deal.
<3 Luke :)
I love spending time over in the states, my ex is also californian and my best friend is Illinoisian. International relations for the win :)
In no way am i american bashing :P i just find the concept that one must have military experience to be a great leader. Does that mean dictators the world over, like saddam and revolutionaries like che Guevara that the administration so condemn are great leaders?
When i see the greatness that the USA can achieve i really feel for the people there i love that are getting such a raw deal.
<3 Luke :)
Agreed Luke, and I'd like to be friends, thank you very much. I don't see you bashing anything, just a wry sense of humor when looking at some tough questions.
"Does that mean dictators the world over, like saddam and revolutionaries like che Guevara that the administration so condemn are great leaders?"
No it means that war begets war.
Hehe, English sense of humour, second to none :P
honestly, no matter how many times i hit my friends there over the head with the sarcasm book... they still cant grasp it
On a more sobering note, being old enough to care enough to ask why has made me a tad fatalistic, as much as we like to parade the fact that our democracies are a beacon of free speech the average person will never be heard because we are too busy splitting hairs with each other over usless farcical issues that most other nations resolved in the bronze age.
... divided we fall
...and thats how they like it.
honestly, no matter how many times i hit my friends there over the head with the sarcasm book... they still cant grasp it
On a more sobering note, being old enough to care enough to ask why has made me a tad fatalistic, as much as we like to parade the fact that our democracies are a beacon of free speech the average person will never be heard because we are too busy splitting hairs with each other over usless farcical issues that most other nations resolved in the bronze age.
... divided we fall
...and thats how they like it.
LucasAus: Hehe, English sense of humour, second to none :P
honestly, no matter how many times i hit my friends there over the head with the sarcasm book... they still cant grasp it
On a more sobering note, being old enough to care enough to ask why has made me a tad fatalistic, as much as we like to parade the fact that our democracies are a beacon of free speech the average person will never be heard because we are too busy splitting hairs with each other over usless farcical issues that most other nations resolved in the bronze age.
... divided we fall
...and thats how they like it.
honestly, no matter how many times i hit my friends there over the head with the sarcasm book... they still cant grasp it
On a more sobering note, being old enough to care enough to ask why has made me a tad fatalistic, as much as we like to parade the fact that our democracies are a beacon of free speech the average person will never be heard because we are too busy splitting hairs with each other over usless farcical issues that most other nations resolved in the bronze age.
... divided we fall
...and thats how they like it.
Indeed it is, and that's why I believe in hoping. Trying and fighting for freedom, true prosperity and peace until my very last breath.
I will not drink poisoned Kool Aid, ever, and what doesn't kill me makes me stronger.
ooby_dooby: "But it was the DEMs that put her there, when they made her Speaker."
I'm surprised at you Tom.
She wasn't "put" there by anyone, she naturally assumed the position of Speaker of the House by procedural rules when the Democrats achieved a majority. If anybody was responsible for Pelosi becoming Speaker of the House it was the disasterous presidency of George W Bush. Nice try though!
I'm surprised at you Tom.
She wasn't "put" there by anyone, she naturally assumed the position of Speaker of the House by procedural rules when the Democrats achieved a majority. If anybody was responsible for Pelosi becoming Speaker of the House it was the disasterous presidency of George W Bush. Nice try though!
Pretty sure is done vote of the majority party, Oobie. If not how can a procedure determine amoung all the DEMs that are in House?
The way, I learned it....many years ago soit might have changed.....was at the beginning of the session themajority (the DEMs) do a nomination of several and then a vote...nominating usually on longest sitting members of the house for the position.
There could be alot of DEMs that would qualify for speaker if was strickly done by procedural rules...how do you decide then?...seniority might come into play....but what happens when you two that have the same number of years?
They have to choose among themselves who has the position, yes?
Let me dig a little to find out....
My dad says the samething, Oobie....vote of the majority party.
ooby_dooby: "But it was the DEMs that put her there, when they made her Speaker."
I'm surprised at you Tom.
She wasn't "put" there by anyone, she naturally assumed the position of Speaker of the House by procedural rules when the Democrats achieved a majority. If anybody was responsible for Pelosi becoming Speaker of the House it was the disasterous presidency of George W Bush. Nice try though!
I'm surprised at you Tom.
She wasn't "put" there by anyone, she naturally assumed the position of Speaker of the House by procedural rules when the Democrats achieved a majority. If anybody was responsible for Pelosi becoming Speaker of the House it was the disasterous presidency of George W Bush. Nice try though!
Pretty sure is done vote of the majority party, Oobie. If not how can a procedure determine amoung all the DEMs that are in House?
The way, I learned it....many years ago soit might have changed.....was at the beginning of the session themajority (the DEMs) do a nomination of several and then a vote...nominating usually on longest sitting members of the house for the position.
There could be alot of DEMs that would qualify for speaker if was strickly done by procedural rules...how do you decide then?...seniority might come into play....but what happens when you two that have the same number of years?
They have to choose among themselves who has the position, yes?
Let me dig a little to find out....
My dad says the samething, Oobie....vote of the majority party.
ttom500: Pretty sure is done vote of the majority party, Oobie. If not how can a procedure determine amoung all the DEMs that are in House?
The way, I learned it....many years ago soit might have changed.....was at the beginning of the session themajority (the DEMs) do a nomination of several and then a vote...nominating usually on longest sitting members of the house for the position.
There could be alot of DEMs that would qualify for speaker if was strickly done by procedural rules...how do you decide then?...seniority might come into play....but what happens when you two that have the same number of years?
They have to choose among themselves who has the position, yes?
Let me dig a little to find out....
My dad says the samething, Oobie....vote of the majority party.
The way, I learned it....many years ago soit might have changed.....was at the beginning of the session themajority (the DEMs) do a nomination of several and then a vote...nominating usually on longest sitting members of the house for the position.
There could be alot of DEMs that would qualify for speaker if was strickly done by procedural rules...how do you decide then?...seniority might come into play....but what happens when you two that have the same number of years?
They have to choose among themselves who has the position, yes?
Let me dig a little to find out....
My dad says the samething, Oobie....vote of the majority party.
I'm 99% sure you're right.
Indyfella: I'm 99% sure you're right.
Why the NO for Palin is so much bigger than the other two?
Does this really mean she is not qualified at all for becomng the "possible " president if the old war monger dude gets too ill all of a sudden to run the job?
Be really careful ladies and gents....... she will get a Witch Hunter coming after you if you dont vote for her
Palin is an Idiot!
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