I was watching the news tonight, which is something I try to avoid at all costs. Unfortunately, I really like Charlie Gibson, and it happened to be after 6:30. Anyway, the big debate seems to be can Sarah Palin run the country and still take care of her family? I have an even better question. Can any of the candidates run the country and still take care of their family?
Why does it matter that she is a political candidate and a parent? That question has not once been raised of any of the male candidates. And how much time has Obama spent away from his family? You cannot tell me that he has made, seen, or attended every little thing that his daughters have had while he has been on the campaign trail. If you do, you'll have to show me. Somehow I think it's physically impossible, but I'm open to the proof.
John McCain has grown children. But with seven houses, his time in DC, and his wife in Arizona, did he really make every little recital, practice, game, or whatever? I'm thinking no. But he's a man, so he's not expected to, is he? I don't think that's right.
I think the fair question should be can anyone run the country and spend quality time with their families? Is it fair to drag your family through something like that?
And as for all the flack about her daughter being pregnant, who the heck cares? So she did a little slip and tickle with her boyfriend, and ended up in the family way. I guess my only comment to that is I guess Palin's view about abstinence only sex education in schools isn't the best way to go. That's just my opinion and it's my blog. While I understand that view, I can say that just because you provide condoms doesn't mean their being used. Case in point. I think we need to educate our youth, specially our young women, that no is an acceptable answer. And we need to inform our young men that tugging on it won't make you go blind.
Sarah Palin's husband seems to be quite the outdoorsman if you haven't heard. Besides, he is quite the cutie. I wouldn't mind having a good looking fellow like that at my white house. Oh wait, I do. And I married him, too. They seem like your average, every day couple, just really into the political scene. They probably like to do the things that we all like to do.
Back to the original question. Can she run the country and run her family? I don't know. But so far she seems to be doing a fairly decent job of running her state and raising her family. But we won't know if she can do it unless she is voted into office. But just because we haven't seen her hold her baby doesn't mean she hasn't or doesn't. It means that while we have seen her in public, she's been working. Everybody needs to get off her back and judge all the candidates by the same standard. I do like the fact that she mentioned Hilary in her speech the other night. And I think she might be able to run with the big dogs.
So is this an endorsement? No! This is an attempt to open some minds, close some mouths and get some brains moving. Who do I think is best to run our country? I can tell you that I don't think any of the candidates are worth my vote. I don't agree with Obama- too car salesman. I don't agree with McCain- too old mannish. I don't have my mind made up, and may even do the infamous write in vote. Who knows? I know I don't have a clue.
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