CNN

The outgoing commander of US troops in Iraq, Gen David Petraeus, has said that he will never declare victory there.
He said he did not know that he would ever use the word "victory": "This is not the sort of struggle where you take a hill, plant the flag and go home to a victory parade... it's not war with a simple slogan."

Gen Petraeus is a great commander , who knows history and has made history. So is Gen Shinseky who was belittled by Paul Wolfowitz and the Bush administration. McCain as a Senator, former Navel academy and war college , didn't contest the Wolfowitz and Rumsfeld agenda to go to war , and to have so few personnel on the ground. McCain did act a year later, after much loss.

I certainly wish Mrs Palin would do a little more research in using the term Victory. And be a little more restraining in regards to a war with Russia . She is definitely lacking in foreign policy experience as well as understanding the rest of the world.

She should read more then just the projections on oil revenues.
DRILL DRILL DRILL,
you can't drill your way out of this one.
All the best,
Hambone Pickins

Wonderful speech and public presence. America being a world leader, is Palin ready – may be alright being the second in command. However, I think this is the democratic chance. Media like CNN should not destroy that chance by hunting down/ going after Palin. Also comments from Obama like "you can't make stuff up, you can not recreate yourself, you can not reinvent yourself smacks hypocracy. If it is alright for Clintons to change within a shorter span of time on a bigger issue – 'whether Obama is ready to be the commander in chief ,'or Byden to say that after stating earlier that he was not ready, why Ms. Palin can not change her position. That much is support on an issue. But I do think Ms. Palin will have to wait before she gets a go at the National politics, Right now she is not ready.

Did she tell her son that he is going to fight a war that was illegally declared? Fellow Repubs,when are going to capture/kill Osama and his command post? I can see Mcain/Palin are targeting Russia.How about Osama or he is the holy shrine ! Why did Mcain/Bush push to attack Iraq before dismantling the real Enemy who attacked us?

The choice is getting more clear.

McCain/Palin = further isolation from the world.

This doesn't help our economy or security.

Charles Gibson, you sexist pig! Looking down your nose at Palin and trying to tell her she doesn't have enough experience to be VP. She does, and you know it.

This is a freaking joke!
Palin's son has a reputation of partying hard in Alaska. He was addicted on oxycodin for two years. They are sending him to the military for some discipline and to help him mature. It has nothing to do with patriotism.
The 17 year old pregnant daughter has the same reputation. What is so incredible is that her now "fiance" had his myspace deleted by Palin's handlers, wherein he professed to not wanting children. The GOP moved in. They jerked the poor boy out of his trailer park, dressed him in preppy clothes, stripped tie, navy blue blazer, khaki pants and slapped an engagement ring on the gitl's finger. Now, they are "engaged."
Politicians think that we are stupid. They never tell you the real truth.

Please, please...if you think of anyone other than yourself this november, let it be the poor children with special needs! They desperately need a strong, sympathetic advocate like SARAH PALIN working on their behalf in Washington...Have a heart, and vote McCain/Palin!!!

(And don't believe the fabricated lies about how Palin cut funding for special needs in Alaska...I googled ANNENBERG PALIN, and learned the TRUTH!)

Sarah Palin cannot judge victory in Iraq. It's obvious she knows nothing about this war we shouldn't be in. McCain and her both agree with the Bush agenda...and now she's talking about war with Russia. Her and McCain evidently like the idea of being at war.
NO WAY, NO HOW, NO McCAIN/PALIN!!!!

Like that kid will ever see any combat, thanks to his loud mouth Mommy the entire unit is at risk by bragging about her son's deployement, congrats you've made him a liability. What about the Families of those who have been on multiple deployments Mrs Palin? Now that your son is deploying you have a sudden interest in the Iraq war? Your so called task from god? Sounds a little extremist to me. I've been there I saw no god in war, just war, and now all the All I see is a Political cyborg using her own child for personal gain. As a military member and parent myself it's sickening. I love my country and I am proud to wear the uniform, But Sen. Obama is right we need to get back to the real War on Terror and find Bin Laden and ensure Afghanistan and Pakistan are secure and remain that way.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

CNN...why does the WaPo have a story about how Palin linked 9/11 with Iraq. You don't believe that is relevant information for the people of the country to know...that a VP candidate doesn't have the basic understanding that the Al Qaeda that attacked us is in Afghanistan and Pakistan? How in the hell is she qualified to protect this nation if she doesn't know who we are fighting and why?

Ok, so how long until these images show up in a McCain/Palin ad?

Every parent who sees their child off to war should have the opportunity to address the nation, but they do not. Is this patriotic or using your son as a campaign ad?

God bless you, Track! I hope that no violence befalls you.

On a side note, I hope mother Sarah and uncle John don't scheme to keep you there the rest of your life!

I've heard a report that said Palin's son was busted for vandalism in Michigan or maybe Alaska and the court ordered him to join the military or face punsihment. If this is true (or even not) it shows that the Palin family is no different than any other dysfunctional family. The only difference is that the Palin's have the right wing machine to create a bunch of noise loud enough to cause voters to go deaf when it comes down to REAL ISSUES!

Obama and Biden all the way in 2008, 2012!!!!

Obama won todays debate thats a fact.

Mc Cain didn't even look presidential.

And Sarah Pail is a joke. She has no ideeas about security or foreighn politics.

And how McCain jumped around in his chair hahaha.

Man what a shame these 2 represent.

Obama / Biden 08

When asked of Palin regarding George Bush’s policy she looked like she was squirming in her shoes because she didn’t know the answer. What a joke and she thinks she can run as VP? She is no more equipped to be commander in chief let alone VP. I know “it was God” who told her to run for VP! Thats it! Seems this lady lacks ehtics in her stay at home stint she charged the office that she claims she “cleaned up ethics” on. Not only did she do the unethical thing but she also interfered with her dealings with the firing of officals in her way I call that darn right conflict of interests and unethical. Maybe “God” told her to send troops to war and 4,000 or so soldiers never came home. Palin go back to Alaska and forget about it your the worst pick yet! Why is religion in politics here in the first place. OH I forgot it was the “Christian conservatists" that they were all trying to please. What a “big” mistake McCain. Oh I forgotshe considers herself a "maverick or was God calling "top gun" shooting all those animals that's fun for her.What a real joke we have on out hands!

The worm has turned....The Republican party is starting to turn on their own. They can't distance themselves from McCain/Palin fast enough. The party's over....literally!

I'm not impressed

So, now the enemy know when he's deploying, where he's deploying and what he looks like. That's a heck of a political stunt to pull.

Yes, It is WONDERFUL that her son has decided to serve our nation.
This is IRREVELANT to her being ready to be the Vice President of the worlds greatest nation.
Todays interview gave very strong indications that she IS NOT INFORMED or SEASONED enough for the job of Vice president which means she surely WOULD NOT be ready for the Office of the President!!
WE NEED and should DEMAND more interviews...THIS IS TOO IMPORTANT to take LIGHTLY.

There is no such thing as "winning" in Iraq.When are the republicab wackos going to realize that.After all these years and more than 1,000,000 dead Iraqi men,women and children killed as well as the american dead and wounded,the minute we leave the muslim extremists will pounce on any government that is created and everyone knows that even if they won't admit it.
How does ANYONE consider this winning?We've already wasted far too many of our best and brightest to this catastrophic military blunder.Enough is enough!
republicans + winning =insanity!

Someone needs to ask her to define victory in Iraq. There were no WMD's, No Al-Quaeda, No hearts & mind's won (quite the opposite), nor did we even manage to plunder any free oil out of it? Now, several thousands of lives, & trillions of dollars later... she claims victory?

Generations of American's will inherit a huge debt! Might as well have just sold the USA on eBay.

Sad to say, but. This remind me of the football player, first women recuse by SF. after a combat battle. This could really go bad if this unit hits contact with the enemy. Will we think this show be worth this young mans life. This should have been a private moment for the unit familys. Not a photo op. They put on a show when we left, but we came back in the nigth with no onee but our family and friends.
SFC retire US Army. Gulf One.

Palin is another religious fanatic, who is winning the votes of other religious fanatics.
There is nothing positive about sending your son out into war.
You have a distorted view on life.
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I am a true Dem, and will be voting for Obama...I just want to say, good luck to Track Palin, and be safe...Thanks Track for your service...

I've noticed that Pitbull Palin can sure dish it out, but has alot of trouble taking it! She seems to be having more and more problems. from all directions.....she's looking scary. My vote will be for Obama, he's stable.

John McCain is an OLD fool. 1 out of 4 VP's have become President. It will happen this time-he is old, and it has not happened since Nixon. You fools who vote for him, are going to end up with this "walk on" in the "starting line up". Our country will be in WORST off than it has EVER been. Her plastic smile does not fool me. CBWWNF

She should quit wearing those heels. They're bad for your feet and your back.

VA VA VOOM!!!

The Republicans can't back away from Palin fast enough....they're trying to save their own hineys now!
Obama/Biden

"Kids are off-limits," I thought.

Oh please.....just in time for the election. What a set-up!

To all Hillary supporters.

Take your witch Hillary and go home. God has deemed a new leader in Palin. We don't need you anymore to win this election.

Palin 2012

Since when do you get to have your pick by connections as to where you go?Why the special treatment?For someone who's wanting family off limits they flaunt them an awful lot.

Hillary is the true pig in lipstick. Pumas go home we dont need you anymore. We have one this without your help.

Palin2012

she is a proud mother and deservedly so, good luck to track. but lets take a close look at the governor and wonder what a possible future VP is doing verbally challenging russia. if this is her idea of how to handle foreign affairs, i am seriously worried of the consequences to america that these type of statements make.

palin who?

to gov. palin and family. my prayers and thoughts are with you. a special prayer for your son, track,..... may our good LORD bless and keep him until the day he goes back home to Alaska. wishing you all the best and good luck. i hope you and Sen. McCain will win the elections in November.

Pumas,
Thank God we don't have to kiss up to you anymore. We will win this without your help. Hillary is the true pig in lipstick.

Palan 2012

Good bless all of our brave men and women!!! I respect Sarah Palin Mom, I disagree with Gov. Palin GOP candidate.

Obama/ Biden '08

That is what you call a true leader and one who keeps its promises.

Incredible timing....nice political stunt....just like McCain picking her

oh yes one more thing....Im a Vietnam war vet.....so put a sock on it!!!

It strikes me these people will send even their own family over there in that danger. How many years is it now since Bush has declared mission completed now?

What a political move to have her son deployed to Iraq on 9/11 and her first intereview!!!!

I really think this is sad to make a show of her sons making a decision to serve his country for political gains. Why is that her son is receiving all this special treatment? There are thousand of soldier who have made scarfices for our country and they come back emotional or physically injured and they don't get all the bells and whistles. How unfair that they come back and can't get the help they need, but yet he is receiving a heroes welcome without doing a thing as of yet. Don't get me wrong it is wonderful that he has chosen to serve, but I feel that this was a family moment to say their good byes.

So Many were deployed so Few were celebrated ,, great PR Palin

Obama / Biden 08

Ms. Palin please stay in Alaska.

True American Hero.

As opposed to Obama, true world hero.

this woman didnt even know what the bush doctrine was until charles gibson had to explain it to her,this woman is so unqualified,it appears to me the bush people has gotten inside her head real good

There is no victory in Iraq. How do you fight a concept enemy like "terror?"

McCain can tout victory all he likes, as can Palin, but withdrawing (maybe) 8,000 troops while sending more in is hardly a victory.

She also believes we have every right to invade a sovereign nation and attack in search of terrorists. So I guess some other country who feels threatened can do the same to us? Just more of the same. We must not be fooled by the lipstick and the high heels, and the POW stories. These two will do nothing to help the economy, but they will help big oil (Palin is married to an oil man) and themselves. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Does anyone remember what happened to Prince Harry when it was revealed that he was going to Afghanistan? The threat to his own and the troops he served were instantly at risk, beyond the normal risk. They ended up pulling him out.

Is it wise to let the world know that her son, possibly the son of our nation's VP (shutter the thought), will be in Iraq?

Nice photo op for the pitbull with the lipstick. I wish her son a safe journey toIraq and wish his mother a safe trip back to Alaska where she belongs. She doe not belong as VP

Provocative and dangerous. Turn away!

Today she said in her interview: "I'm so proud of my son's strong & independent decision"

What about your daugter's right to decide? & other people's daughters?

And she thinks the war is god's plan? umm.... sure... if George Bush is your god!

sara it is easy to say victory when you have no clue what you are talking about.

I hate the fact that she is parading her son around to win votes

As a military retiree I am offended. If this is not a move for political gain, then I am the pope. Very sad. John, I once respected you.

I find it increasingly frightening that Sarah Palin is continuing to support a fallacy, even denounced by the Bush administration, linking 9/11 to Iraq in part of her speech. This woman has no shame for those that perished on this day and in war that was fought on lies.

Senator Biden's son is also going to Iraq, but all we hear about is Palin's son. I'm really getting tired of the bias.

plans from GOD huh palin?!!!!!! you are crazy to say its GOD plan for wars you are not the person were looking for i am voting for Obama now thank you for changing my thoughts about you.

May God bless and protect Track Palin and all those who serve our country as well.

OBAMA/BIDEN

As a parent I'm sure that this must have been a hard thing for her to do. God bless all our troops and bring them home safe and soon.

It is very shameful, that Palin is using this deployment for political gains. She is not the only mum to send a kid to Iraq. There are more than 4000 parents who have sent and lost their love ones without this publicity. Just as John McCain is abusing his POW status so is Palin following suit. Birds of the same feathers. War mongers.

Enough is Enough

This real American woman and a real American hero will win the White House in November!!! All of these bloggers who posted on other stories and the FORMER Senator from Rhode Island should be ashamed. THEY are the crazy whackos, not Palin. The Clintons are about as liberal as this country will elect, and the crazies of the Democratic Party gave them the shaft!!! McCain-Palin in 08!!!!

Good luck to her son.

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she's still reckless, clueless

No matter your political ideologies, it must be hard to watch a son go to war.

god bless her son

If Sarah Palin is a small town Mayor, why not go to other cities and get a mayor who knows what this country need. After watching her on TV tonight, you can tell she knows NOTHING about what's happening in this Country. McCain might as well had pick a barber (they know more than what she knows).

" Palin said victory in Iraq is “within sight.” " - Enough said.
" You will be there to win. You will see victory. " - Didn't know War was a game.

She and McCain talk and act like George Bush.

yet she doesn't understand why her son is going off to war. Iraq victory is in sight, just as Russia is in sight from Alaska land which gives her experience on foreign policy.

Track ole boy, you"ll be deployed in Iraq for 100 years if Mama has her way. The"Mav" and your Mama are war mongers...poor Track!

"don’t mind us — your parents, your friends, your family — if we allow for a few tears, or if we hold you just a little close once more before you’re gone" because quite a few of you are going to die for no reason.

To be honest, she is not ready yet to be 2nd in command. She's is smart but needs more time.

Should Obama win the election, I believe he should appoint Ex-Governor Huckabee who also is an Evangelical Scholar, to his cabinet in some capacity.

Talk about using your kids....

It's all about Sarah....DISGUSTING

mama's little boy marching off to war. . . .he'll be back state-side before the ink dries.
(Of course, the public won't hear about his private homecoming)

I pray for him and all of our service personnel over there- They shouldn't be there- and they need to come home- safe and sane.This debacle has to end. I truly believe george bush should be tried for war crimes or at LEAST be impeached. He has done so much harm to our country.

She appears to be a nice lady who is proud of her son. I am also proud of my son who is in the Air Force. But , it is clear to anyone who will be honest with themselves, that Gov. Palin is not up to this job. She BS'd her way throughout the entire interview with platitudes most of us could have given. I know what the Bush Doctrine is....I bet Putin knows what the Bush Doctrine is and I am absolutely certain Joe Biden does.....and to be at this level, she should have paid enough attention to our national politics to know that also. I do not want her to be a heartbeat away from being the commander-in-chief. This is such a scary prospect....Americans need to be serious about this!!

So sad that she uses her son's bravery for her own political gain.

Ummmm.... victory is "within sight"

CAN WE SAY: "MISSION ACCOMPLISHED"????

well thats his decision to go to war for oil and it deosnt impress me

Some how, I'm sure Obama and his supporters will find a way to demean this too. They are so filled with hate, that they can't even spare a young man and his mother on the this day of all days their special brand of hope and change, which is mean and nasty. CNN aids their hate, by posting as many pro Obama posts as possible, and the more they demean women the better.

Palin Says to troops "victory within sight," This is a new low for the GOP to lie to our troops while they put there lives on the line, so people like Palin can become a "war mom" to hook votes in the next elections.

Another McInSane. What the hell is victory when we are loosing men and women for nothing. I am not interested in victory. I have a son, nephew and other family members that have been on tour 4 times there and both of them indicated there is no such thing as winning there. They say that the people don't want us there and you can't help these people.

I look at it this way if someone can throw rocks at you and you are shooting at them with guns and they don't fear a bullet. They don't care.

Our troops should come home and the hell with them people. Hell we got hungry people here that billions of dollars could be used here at home each month.

ITS A HARD DAY TO SAY GOODBYE TO SOME ONE YOU LOVE WHEN THEY GO INTO THE MILITARY....MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND BRING YOU BACK SAFE AND SOUND WHEN YOUR TERM IS OVER

She is a strong woman....son born with Downs and then sending her son off to war. I think this puts her in the same league as Clinton...tough.

McCain will not serve a 2nd term and step aside to let Sarah be the first woman President after a cat fight with Hillary in 2012.

McCain will be a great president and get this country back on track.

Obama will just raise taxes. If you don't get it yet, taxes is the ONLY thing I care about. Call me selfish, but in this world, all you have are death and taxes.

NO WAY! NO HOW! NO PALIN!

Hey, blind faith Obamabots, don't hate on Sarah. You're jealous of Palin, and scared you've blown another election. We understand. The thing is, Obama screwed up...he could have picked Hillary, but that elitist pride of his forced him into another display of "bad judgement". Now Obama comes begging to the Clintons to rescue him. Obama's pathetic...what "change."

i trully hope that no one out there would chose to politicize this. She may be the republican VP nominee, but she still remain first a mother and parent having to look forward to an uncertain future for one of her children. if she were any other woman, she would have the luxury of having to go through this difficult time in privacy. instead she must play out her role, not only as a VP nominee, but as the governor of her state. too many american parents have made this sacrifice, and gov. palin is just one more of those parents. for anyone who wants to find ways to view this as something political first, they need to consider how cynical and damaged they have become.

Fat chance of ever seeing Obama ever addressing troops because like Clinton he knows nothing about the military and loathes the very idea of the military~! Scary person to have even near the Presidency!!!

She makes a wonderful governor of Alaska. I think she should stick with that job.

well, I tried again.... and nothing. Over and out here......

She said the Iraq war was a "task from God". Then with Charlie Gibson, she said she doesn't think it's a "task from God". She goes around the country to brag about "thanks and no thanks to the Bridge", but she supported it, campaigned for it and only said no after congress had always ended funding for it.

The real question is: can people see through her attempts to reinvent herself?

Didnt she get Bush's memo "MISSION ACCOMPLISHED"

'Palin said victory in Iraq is “within sight.” '

Palin just has to politicize everything, doesn't she?

Just precious ain't they!?!

Track could be deployed for the next 100 years if Mama and McCain have their way! Gook Luck Track!

She sends her son to a wrong war, and leaves another, 4 months old with God-knows-who because her gut told her she should run for office.

Imagine having a Mom like this.

brrrr….

Hey Sarah, if you want "little precious" home anytime soon, you'd better vote for OBAMA! lol.
OBAMA for President!

Victory is "within sight"?

Well, at least she knows the party line. But she has no idea what she is talking about.

Do all the troops get their mommy right up front in the public light when they get ready to deploy?

I doubt it.

Sarah, it is more than scary to envision you in the VP role.

She talks the same way as Cheney: War war war.
and talks like an Al-Quaida member: a task from God

Americanistan 2008 !

or Obama 2008-2016

Little Track will be pampered, protected and be back state-side before the ink dries. All this to escape a drug charge conviction!
Another day, another family drama. . . . . . . . . wonder what tomorrow will bring?
GO OBAMA!

Beware Son, your mother may have you headed to Russia!

...not just "wacko" but dangerous. She says she would go to war against Russia. I guess diplomacy isn't her strong skill. Kill a moose, a few Russians...oh what the heck. I hope McCain lives a long life so we don't have mach momma running the show.

I hope her son will be safe. So many lifes wastes for no reason. Do we want to repeat what has happen in the last 8 years. Nope!!!! Obama President 2008.

...not just "wacko" but dangerous. She says she would go to war against Russia. I guess diplomacy isn't her strong skill. Kill a moose, a few Russians...oh what the heck. I hope McCain lives a long life so we don't have mach momma running the show.

I can't believe3 that this woman had the audacity to make this speech where she blatantly tried to promote Bush's war as noble and necessary which is political posturing. She ALSO did a 100% political interview on this anniversary of the 9-11-2001 attacks. McCain, Obama and Biden avoided anything remotely political in honor of the horrible losses of that day.

Palin should be ashamed.

NU-CLEAR NU-CLEAR. I can't take 8 more years of NUCULAR!!

The war NEEDS to STOP!

What a woman! As a woman, you make me proud to be American. Let the libs keep barking. That will propel you right to the White House along with the honorable man McCain

No flipflop...no lib ...no Obama!

Amazing CNN service forum blog. The candidates were remarkable.

Real talk, straight talk, real issues.

Why don't Obama enlist in the army if he so loves the United States of America. He can show how patriotic he is by showing his support by enlisting. Then we won't have to see or hear from him for a long time, maybe one or two years. That will give us a break from him. Its torture just hearing his voice now.

Gov. Palin did an awesome job!

Upon my cousin's third deployment to Iraq, the deployment festivities consisted of a phone call.... "Dad, I'm going back to Iraq again, see you when I get back".... Forget about pigs and pit bulls. Sarah Palin is Dick Cheney with lipstick.

Palin Was Tossed A Soft Question At Her T V Interview Today About The Bush Doctrine . . . She Didnt Even Know What It Was! . . . She Didnt Even Know What It Was! She Had To Be Guided Through The Question! She Flopped! She Is A Total Flop!

Democrats are so right.God help us all when a nuclear bomb is detonated in one of our cities. Thank you Dems!

Leave it to a republican to use heroism as a political toy. Biden doesn't shove his son's deployment into the spotlight for shallow political gain. Palin should be ashamed of herself for putting politics ahead of her son's sacrifice.

awesome. bush speaks again, oops, sorry palin speaks again

It is UNBELIEVABLE that she is using yet another one of her children as a political stunt. Does this woman have no shame?

Did they parade every brave marine, soldier, hero like she paraded Track?

Has any other mom been able to speak at their son's deployment ceremony? A lot of us have sons in Iraq, are we now qualified to be president? We can also read a script that has been handed to us.

Good God...As a woman, and a democrat, I am PO'd at the mc-Cane campaign, and the PUMA's and other women's groups should be as well. She's being hung out to dry. She looked rehearsed and unsure of herself. Skirt was too short...feet waving in discomfort.

Shame on you RNC!

Define "Victory" in a War that never should have been...
Define the "surge is working" in a war that never should have been...

Does "Victory" = 4,500 lost American Lives & 10,000 amputees, 30,000 injured, 6,000 mentaly damaged, 15,000 Iraqui Lives lost, 300,000 refugees ?

This ="Working" ?

THIS IS GOD WONDERFUL PLAN FOR US... ?

SHE IS A SPACE CADET

And Obama said he once considered joining the military, but must have figured signing up for Selective Service was enough. A draft card warrior in action, ready made to be President and Commander in Chief.

Based on the interview with Gibson on ABC, the VP debate should be cancelled. I'm not a fan of Palin, but I think it would be overkill to place her in a position of INEVITABLE EMBARSSMENT.

SHE'S OUT OF HER ELEMENT. CONDI WOULD HAVE TORE GIBSON IN HALF. Missed again, Mc-Cane!

How sweet..what an honor....to bad you can't say anything like that running for VP...I have better idea...stay there in Alaska and continue as Governor...you seem to be much nicer than you do as a VP.

Good for her and God speed, PVT Palin.

I certainly hope Palin didnt use her son's deployment to Iraq as a political toy.

Like Jake and Elwood, Track Palin is now on a mission from God... it astonishes me that Governor Palin managed to tell a reporter earlier that she would never presume to say she knew what "God's work" was, in response to a question about how she -actually did just that-.

We can't afford to have this woman in a position of national prominence, much less the presidency itself.

Being A Maverick , Means Doing What is Right For Your Country , Having The "Guts" to" Stand Up Against Your Own Party " This Life Long Democrat Is Saying "NO" !!!!!!!!!!! . Experience Does Matter To Me !!!

Maverick Democrat For McCain / Palin 2008 !!!!

is she really being this two-faced? way to use your kids to your advantage again. who has the guts to go out of their way to attach their name to one of their children by thrusting them into the limelight, then take another one to use as a pawn toward an attack on the "vicious media"? great set of chess pieces there sarah.

the only reason he's going to iraq is to run away from an oxycotin addiction which is why he joined the army in the first place. This hockey mom is full of drama and has no business being one heartbeat away from being president. OPEN YOUR EYES PEOPLE- LEARN to look past your nose.

she is like every other mother out there with children serving. She did a great job today and My Best wishs are to her son and all the others deploying to Irag.

laden is not in iraq. never was.

It is sad that one son's deployment among many has been used for a political campaign. I admire her son's patriotism as I do Biden's and McCain's. However, i adhore her use of her children, once again for political opportunity. Neither Biden nor McCain has done that.

Best of luck and Godspeed to all the members of the brigade.

Ok lets hear the attacks from the Obama camp now. The more the better.....bring them on.

I commend this woman for jumping into an arena as harsh as everyone is making it! From the media ... is there ONE positive article about her on here ... CNN? No. I don't understand why the media can't mix it with a great story about something good Palin has accomplished. There has to be a reason for her 80% approval in Alaska NO MATTER what the media sayss.

Gov. Palin – former Democrat who switched before your nomination.

But clinched because of it.

Fight the good fight.

I'm one of many who understand that you and Sen McCain had and have a rough road because of President Bush.

Just fight the good fight.

Sarah Palin is complete AIR-HEAD. 30 seconds into the Gibson interview and WOW! McGramps picked this?! No wonder they have been keeping her away from the press. LOL

"The Bush Doctrine...ahhh...help me out here..." LOL
"I've never met ANY foreign leaders" LOL

Sad thing is, Republicans LOVE morons.

The Wal-Mart moms will give the election to Sarah Palin. No uppity Senators in the White House.

McCain/Palin 08'

Palin has a son in the military. You know what that means, right? She's unquestionably qualified to be VP to the oldest president ever. *rolls eyes* lol. Better yet: Stewart/Colbert 08!! They fought in 10 WARS!!! lol.

Just politics!!!!!!!! Show that she's for the military!!!!! Don't be twist!!!!!!!

Can someone, anyone explain what victory in Iraq is, what are the defined objectives to reach so we know when we have victory.
I thought the War in Iraq was over in 2003 when we ousted Saddam Hussein and defeated his Army. Now we are just doing policing action in a Civil War.

I wish her son well and hope he gets back quickly and safely. But just how does Sarah Palin define "victory"? McCain does the same thing. He talks about victory and uses the word often yet he doesn't really tell us what it is.

May your son , may all of our sons and daughters return safely.

God Bless

It is shameless how the GOP has USED our armed forces for political gain this election cycle.

First it was displaying the Marines at the GOP convention. Now it's Palin using them as a photo-op.

Distractions and manipulations of our country. Shameless.

Wow! She has no problem using her children to push her career.

I love her. We have a junior McCain in Sarah Palin. She is the future of the Republican party.

so sad.. she is just supporting that stupid war to get elected. i love her but i will vote for obama cus its sad to see these young heros of us to go in fight to get these poelpe elecetd. the get the credit for it at home and the die....so sad by the way there is no lose or win in war... think about it.. if we are losing just one young american of us in this war..are we really winning this war? noooooooooooo

You hear all these rumors about why Palin's son joined. Is it because he had a choice between jail or service, or did he join on his own.

We don't need photo -ops and politicians using Iraq war to enhance their credentials. Period, Sarah Palin is NOT ready to be VP; many of us, families and friends have served or still serving in the military–we don't publicize it and use it for political propaganda.

And she is taking advange of the militery by putting her soon in unifrom in this picture which is a violtion of the unwritten rulle not to use the militery for politaical gain to gain from it.

photo ops
This woman, is good for tv and big mouth thats all.
Is a big joke

If McCain wins her son will be yanked from Iraq so fast you won't even be able to see it in slow motion, her son will se no combat at all during this remaining 55 days before the election, he will be hiding-out on some base in the green zone where the military has full control of it. He will get favortism starting today until the election when he will be stationed back state side.

We pray for Track's safety as he leaves to serve with his brave fellow soldiers. Godspeed. OBAMA/BIDEN

I don't even like readying things she says anymore because I can hear that shrill voice in my head.

she will never win

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Why don't you just tell the enemy where your kid will be.

BIDEN had the HONOR and COURAGE NOT to mention his son was going to Iraq next month.

Instead, Palin is USING her son for political purposes!

SHAME ON HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope he stays safe along with Biden's son who is also deploying to Iraq this October.

I am getting so tired of the Republican whining about 'attacks' on Palin. When Obama complained earlier in the year, they called him a whiner. Now, they are the ones whining and we are supposed to be sympathetic.

I was leaning McCain, but I'm so disgusted I won't vote for him. I'll have to take a closer look at Obama and Biden, but maybe a strong third party is what we need...

youl never win we dont thustb you palin

Sarah Palin says war is a calling from God-sound a little bit like...I don't know....ISLAMIC EXTREMISM???

Victory is in sight for Iraq and for McCain/Palin 08!

There is only one team,McCain/Palin, that is ready willing and able to lead the USA with gravitas, experience and integrity!

If he is killed or seriously wounded, will she still call it "God's will?"

"Victory in Irag is within sight". NOT.... We can't win an occupation.

I wonder who the enemy is. Al Qiada is in Afghanistan. We appear to be losing there. When you don't know that, how do you know if you won?

Wow Palin just said we might have to go to war with Russia over Georgia....now what a stupid thing to say! OMG she just blew it there! You are not even VP yet you are already out to start WWIII? yes we will go to war over georgia killing 150 million Americans and 200 Million Russians and god knows how many others over Georgia! Jebus if this person gets in office or her warmonger grandfather we are all toast! Thats not the way you stand up to the Russians without even discussions first. I dont think you people hear me 150 million dead when the nukes fly over