There is a time to campaign and a time to put country first.

Does this  mean that she and McCain will be withdrawing from the race.

Oh God, now she's talking about her family life.  "No family is typical, and ours is no different."  Even joyous occasions bring challenges. Mentions special challenges of special needs children.  Wonder if she'll introduce Bristol's boyfriend.

She pledges that parents of special needs kids will have a friend and advocate in the White House.  Does this mean she will push for {{gasp}} social programs?  

Now she's talking about Todd, his snowmachine racing, his union membership, his fishing, his Eskimo heritage, but NOT that he works for BP.

It's 1988 all over again.

I feel like I'm watching the Beverly Hilbillies. Jennie C. Reilly and the Harper and the Harper Valley PTA?

Gee, Sarah, is that why you didn't pay taxes on YOUR gas station?

Obama will add massive tax burden to our nation, billions of dollars.

Some candidates use change to promote their careers, others like McCain use their careers to promote change.

Their names appear on laws, not banners and buttons and self-designed seals.  

Idealism of McCain, who actually does great things, doesn't call people to do great things.  

McCain's record of reform is the reason special interests and lobbyists is the reason why people have been so afraid since 2000 of a McCain presidency. {{OOOOH! Dig at Bush!!}} Harry Reid can't stand McCain, this is proof that McCain is the right man for the job.  What Reid meant is that he can't stand UP to McCain.

Presidency is not a journey of personal discovery. WTF does that mean? This country doesn't just need an organizer. Obama and Biden say they are fighting for you, but only one man in this race has ever really fought for you.

Just face it, it's Hope-less. You need to be scared.

Ok, stick a fork in her, she's done. She just bashed Miranda rights. My gloves are going to come off."

Unfortunately, I remember 8 years ago when I lived in DC, I NEVER thought the USA could be so stupid to get W. They wanted to have a f**** beer with the Dunce.

Palin:

There are candidates who use their careers to promote change (McCain); and others who use change to promote their careers (Obama).

I hope the Obama campaign is taking notes and prepping come-backs that are equally succinct, funny, and fearless.

You see, tonight we're hearing all the derisive critiques of Obama that the Democratic Party, and the MSM, spared him during the campaign.

I'll try to find the link, but I'm too tired right now--must sleep.

When the MCM reports on our guys unfairly, we must call them on it. Same for when they decide to change sides and report unfairly the other side.

I want a better media, with real journalism and, well, reality-based. That would be so cool. Think about it: fact-based reporting! With clearly id'd analysis, punditry, and snark.

I was put off by the Miranda reference, too. As well as the reference to Georgia. As far as the latter goes, though, I do think Biden will have his hands full in their debate. I watched that CNBC Palin interview with Maria Bartiromo that aired Friday night. She knows more about energy policy in her little finger than McCain, Biden, and Obama combined.

CNN: Wolf, a star is born, relate to her family, 360 what a difference a week makes, certainly a star is born, well written, delivery, hit it out of the park, forceful, talking to rural/Clinton voters, small town values, elitism, King: 'how dare you' speech.. how dare you question where I'm from, small towns... not just reading a telepromter, unflinching after a week of a media storm, strength,  etc.... Piper licked hand and wiped babies hair down.

Fox: star is born.  Wolfson: Biden needs to bring his A game, heck of a speech, impressed with going after Obama with a smile, effective, she was very good, imagery priceless, very good job, Democrats should be concerned, first time ever, under the lights... (policy no, but ability).... Other talking head: spectacular piece of theater, showed toughness with a smile, cut and thrust, clever way playing on small town story = Obama elitist out of touch.

MSNBC: sarcastic. Now doing the roll call......

Well, I thought CNN and MSNBC would diss her, but looks like just MSNBC.

...is she sorta bombing?

She accepts the nomination!  Huge applause.

Wonder if she'll be saying this in her speech:

The Iraq War is a "task from God."

Palin told graduating students of the church's School of Ministry, "What I need to do is strike a deal with you guys." As they preached the love of Jesus throughout Alaska, she said, she'd work to implement God's will from the governor's office, including creating jobs by building a pipeline to bring North Slope natural gas to North American markets.

"God's will has to be done in unifying people and companies to get that gas line built, so pray for that," she said.

BTW the problem with McCain's resume:

References

The gall of this woman.

He can give an entire speech on the wars this country is fighting without ever using the word victory except with respect to his own campaign.

When speech is over, what does our opponent plan to do when he's done parting the waters. Take your money, make government bigger, wants to give orders from Washington, Obama against more energy, he wants to forfeit victory that finally in sight, wants to meet with terrorists without preconditions, terrorists want to kill us and he's worried that someone won't read them their rights.

It's not just politics for her.

She actually believes the crap she is saying about McCain.

Even though she knows it's crap.

Unbelieveable.