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Monday, September 29, 2008

Sarah Palin Dallas visit to be the focus of protest

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by Tammye Nash of Dallas Voice

Republican vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin leaves her hotel for a meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Tuesday, Sept. 23, in New York.

It looks like there is going to be a Texas-sized crowd gathered outside the Fairmont Hotel to greet Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Friday, Oct. 3. But it isn’t likely to be a friendly welcome.

Palin will be at the Fairmont for a $1,000-a-plate fundraising luncheon on Friday, the day after the first debate between her and Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden. Activist Dawn Meifert said this week she is expecting between 200 and 300 people to participate in the protest she has planned for the Alaska governor’s visit.

But, Meifert added, the crowd could be much larger.

“How many are going to be there? I wish I knew. I am guessing 200-300. But when I said that to a friend of mine, he laughed and said we have unleashed something much bigger than we realize,” Meifert said.

“My friend said there could be 700-800 people there. I don’t know about that, but it’s just gone to so many places that we didn’t expect. We are getting tremendous response. I think it’s definitely going to be lively.”

Meifert said the response from such a wide variety of people has been “an enlightening thing for me.”

“We have had so many straight individuals reach out to us when they hear about the protest,” she said. “There was the 40-ish straight soccer mom who said Sarah Palin says nothing about her values and her life. There have been a lot of straight Jewish women who have gotten their synagogues involved. We’ve gotten response from several animal rescue groups, from Planned Parenthood and, of course, from Stonewall Democrats. It feels really good.”

The protest will begin about 11 a.m. on the sidewalk across the street from the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Dallas. Meifert said she wants protesters to be there when people start arriving to attend the V.I.P. reception with Palin that starts at 11:30 a.m.

She warned those who want to participate to be mindful of the fact that traffic is likely to be heavy in the area, especially given the extra security precautions that will be in place for Palin’s visit, and to plan accordingly. She also asked those attending to bring their own signs for the event.

“Again, we are asking that people focus on two main issues: LGBT equal rights and women’s reproductive rights,” Meifert said.

She added that volunteers will be posted along the sidewalk where the protest is taking place to make sure that “people keep moving” to avoid citations for loitering.

Meifert said she organized the protest as much to “get the attention of the people who might support” Palin financially as to send a message to the candidate herself.

“We also want to get the attention of the media,” she said. “All the media is talking about how all the white women are supporting McCain now because he chose Sarah Palin as his running mate. Well, not the white women we know. We want to show the media and everybody else that isn’t true, not even in areas like Dallas that are traditionally considered to be conservative.”

For information, e-mail Meifert at meifert11@yahoo.com.

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Pavel Lishin says:

As much as I agree with whatever's going on here, I'm pretty sure I'm not going to take several hours off work just to hold up a sign.

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Tracy Yost says:

PLEASE VOTE on or before Nov. 4th!! (and, vote for the good guys who are smart and not for the bad guys who are stupid !!)

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Jason Rice says:

Oh, FINE Tracy, you might as well demand I vote for the ones with three arms. At least you didn't go nuts and ask me to find any with credibility.

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xdavidwattsx says:

Did you guys see the recent Palin/Couric interview? Holy stupidity.

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Tracy Yost says:

ok maybe I really meant to say "(and, vote for the good guys who are less stupid than the bad guys who are really really stupid)" hehe

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Scott Doyle says:

“Again, we are asking that people focus on two main issues: LGBT equal rights and women’s reproductive rights,” Meifert said.

Maybe I missed something, but I'd appreciate elaboration on what specific LGBT rights we're talking about. Women's reproductive is obvious.

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John McClelland says:

Scott, I guess they're focusing on the fact she belongs to a church that decries homosexuality. They even holds "ex-gay" seminars and pray for people to "change".

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jtmbls says:

Good Lord! If you're straight, try to imagine a church full of people trying to pray you into turning gay. Would you? Could you? And then how annoyed (to say the least) would you be?

What a bunch of nincompoops!

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Rawlins Gilliland says:

I'm guessing that after 8 years of GWB, the financial market collapse and other assorted apocalypse...that one will not need to sweat Sarah Palin's speech in Dallas (wanta bet it's the same speech she made at the convention?) On the day after she stands in for Tina Fey for 90 minutes 'debating' with Joe Biden. I'm betting this embryonic Alaskan supernova career will abort faster than a Frat House rape victim.

Remember my Pegasus piece... suggesting that, rather than the SMU Bush Presidential 'Library'...that Dallas instead invest in the Anna Nicole Smile Institute of Mindless Pursuit of Fame (or more current, famine) and Fortune? How prescient was that?

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Pavel Lishin says:

jtmbls: maybe as a straight man I haven't been through the same bad experiences that many gay people have, but I'd find it absolutely hilarious.

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TLS says:

Good for you Dawn Meifert!

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jtmbls says:

Rawlins - Would you mind focusing your precognitive skills on more important issues like will I find a husband?

Pavel - I'm starting a prayer circle for you right away. Let me know as soon as you start to have strange feelings for Doyle.

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Jason Rice says:

Tumbles - We all have strange feelings about Doyle.

You could solve all this in one fell swoop by slipping Scott a Mickey and driving to Vegas.

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Scott Doyle says:

All the more reason for elaboration on why the hell she's being protested!

Simply belonging to a church doesn't mean she shares every belief, imo. That's a pretty flimsy basis for protest, anyways. Has she come out (heh) and said she feels same re: LGBT rights?

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Pavel Lishin says:

I'm feeling a little queasy. Is that supposed to happen?

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jtmbls says:

Just let it flow through you Pavel, don't fight it! It's God's will!

Doyle - Excellent point...Let's not forget the church Obama attends...

Jason - Doyle is waaay too high-maintenance for me! :-b

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Brett Hoerner says:

Doyle: Has she come out (heh) and said she feels same re: LGBT rights?

http://glassbooth.org/explore/index/s...

Palin's site: *"I am pro-life and I believe that marriage should only be between and man and a woman."*

Palin on rights and benefits for same-sex couples: *"I believe spousal benefits are reserved for married citizens as defined in our constitution."*

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Scott Doyle says:

Thank you, Brett. I certainly hope nobody who read this thread before his comment plans on protesting...

Except Pavel. I would entirely understand Pavel attending this protest.

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Travis Bush says:

Maybe Sarah could just go down to Sue Ellen's and they could work all this out after a vigorous session of scissoring.

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Theusla says:

Did Tammye Nash ever take a journalism class? She does not tell us who Dawn Meifert is, other than to say she is an activist. The first hint we get is when Meifert says, “We have had so many straight individuals reach out to us when they hear about the protest." The next hint is when Meifert says, “Again, we are asking that people focus on two main issues: LGBT equal rights and women’s reproductive rights.” What does LBGT stand for? A little more information please to complete the article.

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Travis Bush says:

Lesbian Bi-sexual Gay Transgender

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jtmbls says:

Just a guess but I think it would be Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Transgender?

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jtmbls says:

You'll get really good at acronyms around here!

Travis - It's LGBT not LBGT! Geez...:-)

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Teresa Gubbins says:

Theusla, this story comes to Pegasus News from one of our content partners, <em>Dallas Voice</em>, a publication aimed primarily at the gay and lesbian community. Therefore, most people who read that publication are already familiar with common abbreviations in the gay community such as "LGBT" which stands for Lesbian-Gay-um-Bread-Toast. no wait a minute it's -- maybe you ought to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT">look it up</a>. anyway, i think Tammye did a good job on the story, it's already been linked to over at the <em>D Magazine</em> blog <a href="http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2008/09/29/sarah-palin-will-eat-lunch-in-dallas/">FrontBurner</a>

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Travis Bush says:

OOPS! I blame the lesdyxia..:D

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Jason Rice says:

Ah, Tumbles. But the kids would be so cute:

Mated with Doyle

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Travis Bush says:

Primutton?

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Scott Doyle says:

Clearly I felt a bit more effort explaining why, exactly, they're protesting would have been nice. Generally the "why" should be towards the top of the article, imo.

Primarily because people who get bored quickly see a fly out of the corner of their eye and wonder where that damn fly-swatter is, oh right I think it's next to the fridge I should grab a beer while I'm up k-bye.

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Travis Bush says:

$1000 is a lot to pay for moose stew..

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Scott Doyle says:

Btw, TravisRex is quickly climbing the awesome poster charts. If he'd have embedded the following up above, I'd have been forced to consider protesting Palin:

And J-Rice, a duck-bill would have been icing on the cake. Still got a chuckle out of me, though!

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Jason Rice says:

ScoDo, true, TR has his mojo on.

Duck was tempting. Don't feel too left out.

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Travis Bush says:

Ha! sexlexia=lessexia

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jtmbls says:

Awww - Doyle! Look at our baby! Don't worry, our next one will look more like you, I'm sure!

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John McClelland says:

The BT in LGBT may actually stand for Bread Toast as Teresa suggests. I have heard we receive some sort of toaster door prize when we come out of the closet. Makes perfect sense.

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jtmbls says:

And yes, I'm keeping it!!

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Nathon Hay says:

Mrs. Palin is a strong woman with solid, life-honoring values. She has experience governing a family and a state. She supports our troops and small business. She speaks her mind without any "PC" "b.s.". And she'll keep McCain's head out of the clouds and feet on the ground. I love Mrs. Palin. She represents me. She represents my wife. She represents my friends. She represents about 50% of America.

Perhaps on Friday you'll see a 31 year old white man marching with you and carrying a sign reading "Palin/McCain 2008 - Pro-Adoption/Anti-Abortion! Pro-Family/Anti-Homosexual!"

Nathon, Dallas, Tx

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xdavidwattsx says:

Wow. Isn't that just a huge load of horse manure.

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SeeCristyType says:

Oh no you didn't, Nathon! You did not just open up this can of conservative, unverified and assuming ignorance upon yourself. You've thrown yourself to the lions with a comment like that. Liberals, have at it. :) "Pro-Family/Anti-Homosexual!" Really? REALLY? Go pray for an open mind.

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Clay213 says:

Seven to eight hundred ey?

I'm going to guess more like Seventy to Eighty.

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Jason Rice says:

Now now. If he'd made such a broad unverifiable statement against her, you'd be throwing flowers. (as a matter of fact, see above).

Pick weevils

(Clay, don't you dare out-cynic me... dang you!)

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jtmbls says:

Clearly Nathon has never come face to face with a pissed off Queen. Good luck to you sir, you will be needing it!

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Travis Bush says:

"She has experience governing a family and a state."

This ought to tell you a little about the Palin family..

http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live...

"She supports our troops and small business."

Who doesn't?

"She speaks her mind without any "PC" "b.s.""

If you mean her party's line..OK..

"And she'll keep McCain's head out of the clouds and feet on the ground."

Only because he will be busy making sure she doesn't have any more disastrous interviews. Reagan sent GHWB to the funerals of more than one Russian politico and probably for good reason.

"She represents me. She represents my wife. She represents my friends. She represents about 50% of America."

You mean having pregnant teenage daughters, family feuds, calling the cops and CPS on your family even if they are the cops, having your dad process illegally poached animals, stuff like that? Sounds like 50% of America to me..heehaw!

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Clay213 says:

Well, I was going to go with 7 to 8, but decided to be a bit more generous.

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Scott Doyle says:

Oh, political threads. If only the candidate you support was more important than undermining the one you don't.

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Travis Bush says:

"Oh, political threads. If only the candidate you support was more important than undermining the one you don't. "

Why not have your moose and eat it too?

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jtmbls says:

Is this the appropriate thread for me to ask Doyle for child support?

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Travis Bush says:

I think that is in the Shopping section..

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Scott Doyle says:

Is now the appropriate time to ask why the hell I wasn't consulted before it was brought into the world? Annoying as hell seeing a glimpse of my avatar on comments that aren't mine. =(

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jtmbls says:

My body, my choice! Or whatever that slogan is...

Now hand over your wallet!

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jtmbls says:

Ok - My computer, my choice...

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Scott Doyle says:

My wallet, my choice! Get rid of it!

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Travis Bush says:

Scott..I would ask for a maternity test..

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Pavel Lishin says:

At this point, I'd like to volunteer to assist with any abortions Doyle requires - whether helping to fund said abortion, or taking a more <a href="http://www.nashspace.net/freshhell/theabortionists.htm">hands-on</a> approach.

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DC says:

Perhaps instead of a protest, we should take the opposite approach and invite her out to some Cedar Springs watering holes. Who knows, maybe she'll see something she likes, one thing leads to another and voila (where's the damn accent?) - leaves behind all those repressive years of snake dangling in Wasilla.

Totally not my type, but I'm sure someone could be in to it.

Of course, this could be totally derailed if Todd is around and they're making a trip to Duncanville. Whom do you suppose 'polarcpl' really are hmmm? http://www.swinglifestyle.com/swinger...

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xdavidwattsx says:

Got this from a friend.

Instead of us all sending around more emails about how horrible she is, let's all make a donation to Planned Parenthood in Sarah Palin's name.

When you make a donation to PP they'll send a card telling her that the donation has been made in her honor. I'm sure she'll enjoy a flood of thank you cards.

Here's the link to the Planned Parenthood website:

https://secure.ga0.org/02/pp10000_inh...

You'll need to fill in the address to let PP know where to send the "in Sarah Palin's honor" card. I suggest you use the address for the McCain campaign headquarters, which is:

 McCain for President
 1235 S. Clark Street
 1st Floor
 Arlington , VA 22202

PS make sure you use that link above or choose the pulldown of Donate--Honorary or Memorial Donations, not the regular "Donate Online"

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Jason Rice says:

x*x - you are evil incarnate. ... or at least you're good friends with evil incarnate.

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Travis Bush says:

Yes, a donation to Planned Scissorhood seems to be in order..

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xdavidwattsx says:

I don't deny that I am evil and I also don't deny that giving money to a worthy cause is far more productive that running my yapper about another lousy candidate.

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jtmbls says:

Pavel - There is really something wrong with you.

That donation thing is really not a bad idea...

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Scott Doyle says:

His avatar is...interesting. If Dr. Kevorkian were to start an abortion clinic staffed with dogs, that seems to be a decent rendering of the greeting you should expect.

(as has been determined, Doyle doesn't have access to image hosting sites - a little help for posterity would be appreciated)

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jtmbls says:

Sure thing dead-beat dad. In summary, you can’t abort the truth. At least, that's what I chose to take away from Pavel's disturbing cartoon.

I'm too scared to click on DC's from work.

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WhitneyTM says:

Palin Quote Generator

http://palinquotes.sillycloud.com/

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Travis Bush says:

"There is a toxic spill on Main Street that is affecting Wall Street..."

LOL up there...

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jtmbls says:

Well, I expected a whole stream of Palin bashers this morning. Has she silenced her antagonists?

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xdavidwattsx says:

No.

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klue says:

She hasn't silenced her antagonists... but her supporters have. Bashing Palin is now about as productive as explaining a Steve Colbert joke. Those who get it --- already got it. Those who didn't --- never will.

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Lisa Lawrence Merritt says:

http://www.wfaa.com/video/index.html?...

Looks like there aren't that many people there.... 200 maybe?

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Travis Bush says:

I don't think her supporters have silenced anyone. In fact last night she was just common..she was dead common.

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Scott Doyle says:

Not sure if you've noticed, Travis, but common means most votes. She's politically sciencing her way through this.

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Scott says:

200 might be estimating it on the high side. There were about 3 Palin supporters to every 1 protester. There were also a few Texas secessionists.

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Travis Bush says:

Haha! Darn right Doyle! You betcha..She should be careful up there tho, too much thinkin' and that there head's gonna explode like nukular.

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Lisa Lawrence Merritt says:

Texas secessionists? Damn, if I had known that my peeps would be there then I would have gone!

Whipping out my DRT card!

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Travis Bush says:

Ain't no protest round these parts without at least a couple sessesh..:D

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jberry59 says:

Scott-FYI, there were over 400 anti Palin people there. We had a counter. We were loud, and strong. Ding Dong's auto went right in front of US and NOT the religious right people. It was very fullfilling to be able to make a point that she is not ready to be a Governor much less a VP.

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Travis Bush says:

Did she wink?

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Scott says:

Jberry59,

There were not over 400 anti-Palin people there, unless you're counting multiple personalities, crowds hiding quietly behind the grassy knoll at the Hunt Building, and everyone sitting on the patio at Stephan Pyles.

Assembling a few dozen folks (in an MSA of over six million) does not "make a point that she is not ready" any more than assembling three times as many people makes a point that she is ready.

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Lisa Lawrence Merritt says:

"she is not ready to be a Governor" (?)

Ummmm, I think she IS a Governor.

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Travis Bush says:

Governor of Up There!

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jberry59 says:

Scott: AGAIN we had a counter. Please don't be ignorant and reduce yourself to lies. At 11:15 we had over 400 individuals show up to protest Palin who is not ready to be a mother much less a VP. Were you even there? We had over 15 groups (planned parenthood, rockwall democrats, pink movement, moon ladies, lgbt democrats), and individuals that are sick and tired of lies lies lies. Watch the video on the Dallas Morning News website. We were represented LOUD and CLEAR. NO MORE LIES! We were truly successful and made our point!!!!!!!!!

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Michael Anderson says:

xdavidwattsx, loved the chart, thanks!

Did anyone figure out what the guys in Franciscan monk get-up were doing there?

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Seanchai520 says:

I always get a bit concerned when church-folk prey on me – for whatever reason.

We all have to remember that Sara Palin has a gay friend, she told us so. Her gay friend just made a choice she doesn’t agree with, nor she be allowed in public until she changes her mind and chooses to be a god fearing heterosexual. Its OK, Sara still loves her, like that big pink gay elephant that she is.

We should all give McCain a round of applause for pulling a George Sr. If you want to guarantee that you will not be assassinated, pick the biggest dumby you can find, and have them has your replacement. How do you spell “potato” again???

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Lisa Lawrence Merritt says:

Lies,LIES, LIES!!!

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jberry59 says:

Thanks Lisa for an "edited" you tube video to make your point. I always use "edited" you tube videos to educate me.

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Scott says:

Jberry59,

Yes, I was there. (Were you the one holding the "WOLF MURDERER!" sign?) There weren't 400 people there total, even if you counted the Palin supporters, cops, and press. Whoever was using your counter either forgot to reset it or counted people multiple times.

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Scott Doyle says:

Would it make y'all feel better if I informed you that nobody really cares?

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xdavidwattsx says:

Does it really actually matter if there were 50 or 500?

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xdavidwattsx says:

Damn, ScoD beat me to it.

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Pavel Lishin says:

For the record, you can be something and still not be ready.

See: babbies having babbies.

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Rawlins Gilliland says:

Hollywood guest reporter Tara Reid was quoted as saying that '"This event rivals Cleopatra entering Rome, back in the day." Adding: "Sarah's the kind of woman I look for when I read scripts." An insider later told aides that the last time Tara Reid was asked to consider a movie role, "Paulie Shore was hot!"

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Travis Bush says:

"Sarah's the kind of woman I look for when I read scripts."

Brokeback Barracuda?

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Lisa Lawrence Merritt says:

Don't bogart, my friend...

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Travis Bush says:

ere..

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Jason Rice says:

"Not ready to" ... man if that was enough to disqualify a clown from public office.

Let's be honest, each ticket has one person on it that IS the historical problem and another that had less experience at the task ahead when they announced they wanted the gig than you would allow a mechanic you paid to fix your car. We're doomed.

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Clay213 says:

So was I right?

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DC says:

I guess we have come this far that we can be sold the condescending crap from the Republican campaign and in any way consider Palin's discussion last night as something short of insulting.

It's ridiculous that any of us would accept more of this "Joe six pack" crap as if we are a nation that should expect no better of ourselves other than to be a bunch of beer drunk hillbillies placated with a case of Schlitz and a jug band.

When that latina republican pundit on CNN starts referring to Biden as professorial like it's an insult I have to wonder if she implies that instead we should expect our politicians to read at about an eighth grade level and wink more?

Did no one think her agreement with the Cheney sentiment on the role of the vice president was ludicrous? It's as if to say you're an NBA point guard, but hey, a third hoop, now there's a great idea! I'd personally feel a little better if the vice president had actually some familiarity with the constitution.

I'd like to say it's unbelievable.

By the way, did anyone check to see who was paying the Palin 'supporters' to be there today?

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chriss says:

At one point in the debate I wondered if international wires hadn't been crossed and my set was picking up an Israeli election campaign by mistake--both candidates were trying to outgush the other regarding Israel and how much we all just love it and must continue to bankroll it. WTF????

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Jason Rice says:

Dunno Clay -- One take on it Says Palin Pro/Con ratio 2 to 1

Not authoritative, but it does seem to have topped 40 (pro / con inclusive) So from that standpoint, you, me and Doyle's apathy was underrepresented.

For reference, this is a handy guide for the mob estimation challenged :

A gathering of 40 (8 basketball teams or 10 hands of bridge or

a reasonable bowling tournament):

A throng of over 400 (roughly one third of a DISD Layoff): 416

fwiw

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Clay213 says:

So then I was right? Right?

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Chris Kidd says:

I tell ya, the blind middle class sheep who follow the neocon agenda represented by McCain/Palin think they care about their needs. In all truthfulness, they dont give a lick about their situation and would turn a buck off their backs without blinking. She came out sounding like an prompter-reading automaton the other night during the debate, nor would give a straight answer, which makes me believe she doesnt have the real chops to step up and lead if McCain decides to have a (God Forbid) heart attack or cancer relapse during his term.

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cunningb says:

The Sarah Palin (she was in town for a 1k per plate fundraiser) protest held Friday morning in downtown Dallas was great. We had an official count of over 400 protestors on our side; they were out there for over 4 hours! The other side had a few more –so over one thousand people were on the streets of downtown Dallas protesting –it was excellent.

What? You didn’t see much coverage about it on the news?

You didn’t know about it or you would have come?

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There were activists from: the gay community, reproductive rights, ACORN, various peace groups, animal rights, AIDS awareness and the most wonderful women from Collin, Rockwall and other Democratic clubs !

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Scott Doyle says:

Once again, why the hell don't you people focus your time and energy on supporting your preferred candidate rather than ragging on the opposition?

This is why people hate politics. You're only hurting voter morale, imo.

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Clay213 says:

Just watched the videos linked..

Unless you are giving bonus points for the obnoxious futility, there was not near 400 people there at all.

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Pavel Lishin says:

Cunninbg: If you had 400 people, and there were a thousand total, the other side had more than "just a few more". Unless you're counting innocent bystanders and such.

Not a judgement call on you, the protest, Sarah Palin, or anything - just trying to check the maths.