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    I also thought McCain did well, and was surprised that none of the pundits agreed with me. I suppose they are right - it probably did not make enough of a difference.

    As to McCain not giving Palin enough of an endorsment, I think I do agree with the pundits there - he doesn't seem to be good at finishing his point and bringing his message home. But I don't think he intentionally dissed her.
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    I just read that ex-Sec'y State (under Bush 1) Colin Powell, obviously a Republican, is endorsing Obama! Interesting turn of events! He says it's not a racial thing, but a qualifications/judgement thing. I agree.

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    Sorry, Powell served under GW Bush, I realized.

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    Not looking good for Senator McCain...
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    I have a suggestion for a Palin T shirt:

    'Sarah Palin - Prelude To Obscurity'.



    To those of you who like her, I'm sorry, but it occurred to me, and I had to use it.

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    I love that...I bet SNL and Tina Fey would too! (I guess especially if Glenn were the musical guest, which has pretty much no chance of happening...)

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    Well, I didn't think the SNL show on Saturday (with Palin) was very funny. She didn't do much of anything. The Palin/Amy Poehler bit was sort of funny but not great. They should of done a 'show-down' between Fey and Palin or something like that. LOL - it really is mind-boggling how spot-on Tina Fey's impersonation is.

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    I know we have a few Christians on this board who will perhaps understand where Mrs Palin is coming from on this:

    http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...23/2398989.htm

    To me, a non-Christian, it's like she is saying 'vote for the Republicans if you want your country to remain Christian and righteous as opposed to athiest and socialist, etc'.

    It's 'in God's hands'. Does that mean if Obama wins, the US has been forsaken by Mrs Palin's God?

    The stuff about 'the power of the prayer' surely is not only confined to people on her side of politics. She makes it sound as if she has a monopoly on it. I find it disturbing. I expect that people will disagree with me on this and I understand it. You'll say 'she's just expressing her faith' which I guess is fair enough, but it really jars with me.

    I am just saying that we just do not have this overwhelming religiosity attached to our politicians in Australia. They don't invoke God every time they have something to say and they certainly don't say the election is 'in God's hands'. I thought it was in the voters' hands. The US is very different - 'God' bless it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Freypower View Post

    I am just saying that we just do not have this overwhelming religiosity attached to our politicians in Australia. They don't invoke God every time they have something to say and they certainly don't say the election is 'in God's hands'. I thought it was in the voters' hands. The US is very different - 'God' bless it.

    I'm originally from the UK (now living in the US) and have always found it odd how American politicians invoke God at every opportunity. It is really a non-issue with politicians in England also. Tony Blair was vocal about his religion but he's the only one I can think of. I might add (at the risk of ticking everyone in US off) I think it's weird how the National Anthem is sung before sporting events - lol. I might add that my hubby is American and he always rolls his eyes and doesn't participate when they do this so perhaps he has biased me over the years.

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    I agree tbsf about the religion thing being a main issue when it comes to politics. I truly believe they should never mix. But I must disagree with you on the National Anthem thing ---I am very proud to be an American (no matter what the shape of this nation is now) and I don't care where the National Anthem is played, I treat it with the utmost respect by standing and placing my hand over my heart as a sign of respect! We aren't the only nation is this world that plays their anthem before sporting events or other events. I know the Canadian anthem is played before hockey games (been there) and I have seen God Save The Queen played before events on tv. Just my 2 cents-but everyone is entitled to their opinions!
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