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Exactly what I have been saying since day one.........and exactly why McCain went from slim to none for my vote with his afirmative action pick of Palin.
David Aronin repies:
Sarah Palin is a solid conservative and a good governor. If you want to categorize the conservative base of the Republican party as a "special interest group"being mollified by an AA pick then then just go right ahead. Good luck. Perhaps your next such comment might be in regards to the choice of a devout Catholic to be Pope? Pandering, indeed!
And while your at it you might add some good words on how an Obama presidency will further the cause of a truly race-blind society, protect the rights of religious persons to pray in public space and associate freely with those who share their values. You might also discourse on how he will further the rights of parents generally, protect the Second Amendment and make our libraries as safe for children as they used to be.
Good luck with those projects as well, and with that new bridge you bought in NYC. I hear it comes with its very own troll.
Best!
David Aronin
Posted by: Doug | 15 September 2008 at 23:17