She isn’t an out & out creationist. If you check you will find that what she has said is that if the question of creationism V evolution comes up in class it should be discussed, but that there need not be special funds devoted to that. That is a proper scientific attitude & evolution can certainly survive strong debate with creationists better than it can survive the “support” of those Luddites who talk about “consensus” as disallowing debate on stuff like catastrophic warming.

On GW her official position is “What is justified is worldwide concern over the proven effects of climate change” (which can be taken 2 ways – either that the effects are proven or that we should worry about effects if they are proven). I hope this is the sensible political reticence of somebody who knows that denying that we are currently suffering from unprecedented warming will get even heavier brickbats than not denouncing creationism.

Personally I think the fact that he bucked the Washinton “consensus” to choose somebody whose only achievement was to get an 80% approval rating among her out of the way constituents shows real character & judgement on his part.

What we should be discussing with Palin is that she is a creationist so doesn’t believe in science. Also a climate skeptic, but has papered over some cracks between her position and McCains. Potentially one heartbeat away from world leadership, you should be worried. And it shows a distinct lack of judgement of McCain.

She does appeal to republican supporters, but they cant win with that alone. She has created a media stir, but when it calms down how will the majority of the USA respond to her, we shall see.

Reply: Unfair or untrue personal attacks are not a good idea whether about a man or a woman.

Yep, she looks straight past the commentariat and talks to the voters. No wonders the media is screaming.

I think the republicans will win and the democrats know it.

I wish we had someone like her.

Palin’s a breath of fresh air.

I like the moose hunting – I bet she uses her own load own and butchers
them herself. I don’t much care for the creationism and good ol’ religion, but this is America.

Then there’s the Beeb, drooling over the possibility of any slip and having to admit that there was some hesitancy but she did OK.

I particularly like the bile she generates in the left liberal wimmin. It’s like they wanted it, they got it, why the long faces? Well you know, someone stands for office and you have to celebrate their diversity.

In the end, she’s only a candidate for VP and there’s nothing we can do from this side of the pond apart from watch.

The left do not like women who are loyal to their country! Who back the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Who are Pro Life ,anti abortion and who believe in God!

It makes me wonder how these people take the oath of office!

But I take great heart from all this because it has shown the Obama cult to be a heartless, shallow bunch of travellers who I most certainly would not go on any journey with.

Wouldn’t it be just absolutely delicious should McCain and Palin win!!

I am, though, Mr Redwood surprised at the company you keep!!

A most splendid cat has been thrown in amongst the pigeons!

The same thing happened here in the late 1970’s

The McCain selection for vice president appears to be an excellent move that has wrongfooted the Democrats. The Obama reaction, the confusion, and the sudden realisation that Biden’s blue collar appeal has left a yawning gap on the flank coincides with their alarm at an unexpected increase in Republican funding.

And if Obama has to ensure that the Clintons get their money, he diverts funds that he might badly need as his popularity diminishes. And when will he have to pay the Clintons for their support? Their current silence, or half-hearted assistance ruins him. But once they are paid, if before the election, the stiletto may flash – because Hillary definitely wants another chance at the job.

(Ed – list of senior Labnour women supplied!)

Looks like the gender wars are over!

How dare a woman represent the republicans, how dare she with those awful views and then to learn that she is popular as well.
All too much for the left, suddenly the cause of women is put aside, what a silly girl she is with silly hair.