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Cimarron29414 · 01-18-2011, 02:21 PM

This entire "blood libel" argument is too silly to waste time on, but I will comment on Palin.

Sorry, Ace, you have misjudged her capabilities to be President. There is something intangible which is lacking in her. There have been some adjectives thrown around in here which feel overly harsh, but a more palatable synonym would suit perfectly.

For example, I don't think she's a boor, but I do think she lacks a necessary level of sophistication to handle that unexpected situation appropriately. 99% of the time, she'd handle herself with grace and dignity. It's that 1% which matters, though.

I don't think she is stupid. However, I do believe she lacks the level of intellect that is required to command respect of other intellects - which is TERRIBLY important in diplomacy.

It isn't really about whether she could carry enough votes or not, it is whether she would be able to handle the job. She wouldn't. I can think of no circumstance where Palin would get my vote for President, and I can't wait for Obama to leave.

01-18-2011, 02:21 PM	#47 (permalink)
Cimarron29414 Still Free Location: comfortably perched at the top of the bell curve!	This entire "blood libel" argument is too silly to waste time on, but I will comment on Palin. Sorry, Ace, you have misjudged her capabilities to be President. There is something intangible which is lacking in her. There have been some adjectives thrown around in here which feel overly harsh, but a more palatable synonym would suit perfectly. For example, I don't think she's a boor, but I do think she lacks a necessary level of sophistication to handle that unexpected situation appropriately. 99% of the time, she'd handle herself with grace and dignity. It's that 1% which matters, though. I don't think she is stupid. However, I do believe she lacks the level of intellect that is required to command respect of other intellects - which is TERRIBLY important in diplomacy. It isn't really about whether she could carry enough votes or not, it is whether she would be able to handle the job. She wouldn't. I can think of no circumstance where Palin would get my vote for President, and I can't wait for Obama to leave. __________________ Gives a man a halo, does mead. "Here lies The_Jazz: Killed by an ambitious, sparkly, pink butterfly."