McCain appoints Sarah Palin as VP running mate

I usually try to avoid the subject of politics, but I feel this is worth discussing a bit, as I'm sure it's going to be a hot topic in the next few months.

I just watched the announcement on ABC 20 minutes ago. I almost flipped the channel when I saw John McCain, but then I saw the caption at the bottom of the screen that said "McCain appoints Sarah Palin as VP running mate".... *double take*... SARAH??? That's a girl's name?! I was intrigued. Yep, sure as my hair is red, a white male republican presidential candidate selected a FEMALE running mate!!! Not to downplay Mrs. Palin's accomplishments, but this is definitely a power play to try to sway Moderate women, like myself, who are on the fence about which party to vote for. However, my awareness of this sly move, isn't going to win me over so easily. Yes, it's a HUGE step for American women, but I got to thinking about the difference this might make... if any.

It's important to note, Palin is the governor of Alaska, a state where residents don't have to pay state income tax, and a state that is dependent on oil and federal spending.
San Francisco Chronicle
So, what interest would an Alaskan governor have in developing energy alternatives to cut out not only our dependence on foreign oil, but on oil in general?! And how could she understand the hardships that are endured from certain taxes placed on families to support federal spending that these tax payers DON'T see a return from in the form of better public education, safety, better health care, etc... unlike Alaska, that doesn't pay income taxes, but still receives federal funding...

hmmmmmm... I don't think much would change with the Republican party's view of keeping Big Oil happy and spend spend spending our tax dollars to finance wars in order to keep control of the oil industry. Sure, they may not be known for raising our tax dollars, but I'll take higher taxes any day when I know the money is coming back to the people and not to big corporations.

So, McCain, I applaud your strategic move, and I'm happy for the progressive ideas that this will introduce to women around the nation/world, but I will not be played into believing that her nomination will make the difference that this nation needs most right now. You had me for a second, but I'm a smarter woman than that.

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