
Will Palin mention that Alaska is very close to Russia in defending her security credentials?
It came up during the ABC interview last night.
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Initial likelihoods: Yes: 50%
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Keep that moron thing going...
I live near a few banks, does that give me financial credentials?
Well, no.
A few restaurants, WOW I'm a cordon bleu chef...
And Destry and other Floridians (bless their heart), are the ONLY Americans on the front lines of what remains of the old Communist Empire.
you are on the front line of a 'real' communist regime! OH NO!
Luckily, Someone Else around here can cook..
"In her speech to the Wasilla Assembly of God in June, Ms. Palin said it was “God’s will” that the federal government contribute to a $30 billion gas pipeline she wants built in Alaska."
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/03/opinion/03wed1.html?ref=opinion
And it ain't very big.
McCain has defended his running mate's qualifications, citing her command of the Alaska National Guard and Alaska's proximity to Russia.
somebody "claims" mccain said it, but not palin herself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNPGnZurs1k&feature=iv
Per the question: Will Palin mention that Alaska is very close to Russia in defending her security credentials? it appears this question was settled correctly and I lost... I wagered NO.
If the question had been worded this way:
Will Palin mention that Alaska is very close to Russia to defend her security credentials? then I would be fired up and hotly contesting this, since Gibson said it first and she repeated it (equivalent to mentioning it) and added the small-world-commitment-allies perspective.
She managed to save face for Cindy and express her commitment/ability to work with our allies all the while keeping her cool across from Gibson as he leaned way back in his chair staring at her down his nose.
@ f-o-f whats the differnce between Will Palin mention that Alaska is very close to Russia in defending her security credentials?
and...Will Palin mention that Alaska is very close to Russia to defend her security credentials?
"to" would mean the close proximity IS the defense, IOW "to defend"
So rather than agree with Cindy that one of her credentials is geographical distance she instead expanded on the "very close to Russia" comment to highlight how small the world is and her commitment to working with our allies.
Cindy's comment put her in a difficult situation. To avoid calling Cindy's statement silly (which it was) she instead paraphrased it to give Cindy the benefit of doubt that Cindy really meant to say: "Sarah Palin's security credentials include her understanding of and commitment to working with our allies to make the world a better place."
Now, Cindy can say, "yeah, that's what I meant, when I said that." Cindy's face saved.
It would have been so much easier for Palin to respond: "I didn't say that," and after a moment of silence Gibson would add/ask: "then what are your security credentials?" But the more difficult path let Cindy keep her dignity.
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