What does it say when Palin is meeting heads of state & Clinton hosts Farm Day?
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FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty:
Vice Presidential hopeful and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin had a pretty full schedule today in New York, including meetings with Afghan president Hamid Karzai, Iraqi president Jalal Talabani and Colombian president Alvaro Uribe. Also on her dance card: Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and rock star-turned-humanitarian Bono. These folks are all in town for the fall session of the United Nation's General Assembly.
Watch: Cafferty: Palin and Clinton
In Washington, meanwhile, former Presidential hopeful Senator Hillary Clinton is having some high-powered meetings of her own. She is hosting the seventh annual New York Farm Day. The guest list, according to her office, includes: "producers of New York's award-winning wines, farm-fresh products, and fresh seafood."
Who would have thought a couple of months ago that Clinton would be showcasing her state's agriculture industry while a first time governor and hockey mom who just got her passport last year would be meeting with heads of state at the UN?
Here’s my question to you: What does it say that Sarah Palin is meeting with heads of state at the UN while Hillary Clinton is hosting Farm Day?
Interested to know which ones made it on air?
L.J. from San Diego, California writes:
It means Senator Clinton is doing what Senators do in their states, communicating with and supporting her constituents while Sarah is out of class for a day having a closely chaperoned field trip to the U.N. like so many other students have done. No questions, no press, only yearbook picture day for Sarah.
John from Marlton, New Jersey writes:
Hillary is doing what Hillary does to earn the credibility she has and the votes she gets. What the Palin-Clinton comparison speaks to is the incredibly poor judgment Obama used in picking a running mate.
Jerome writes:
Hillary is connecting with people. Palin is avoiding any real debate meeting with hand-picked heads of very “Bush” states. The press should all stop covering her until the press is granted complete, unrestricted access to her and she answers their questions in a truthful manner.
Raquel writes:
It means Palin's facade is still working, just barely, but it's still working, and Clinton is getting back to business. I'm totally embarrassed by Palin, but as a woman, I remain proud of Clinton. She continues to work hard for the people. I admire her tenaciousness.
S.C. from New York writes:
I don't see Senator Clinton hosting Farm Day as demeaning. The farmers are what sustain us. They are vital to everything in America. From my personal view, I think they have more wisdom than some world leaders have shown us.
Butch writes:
It means the U.N. has turned into another meaningless campaign stop.
Dave from Toronto writes:
Whenever Palin is near mammals, she shoots them and makes stew. Fortunately, guns are not permitted in the U.N. Building, and a photo shoot is harmless. The world is better off with the ladies' schedules just as they are.
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Well, gee, it means that Sarah Palin is running for VP and Hillary is no longer in the race. What is the point of this question?
Oh... never mind, I know. Just another invitation to bash both of them.
What does it say when Palin is meeting with leaders but the press can't cover it except for photo ops.?
It says your news media are whimps.
I don't know what Clinton is doing at Farm day but I have no doubt that it's probably more productive.
Hillary should have remained a Goldwater girl! Conyers, Georgia
You mean the Palin UN Photo Op - The bigger question is "What does it say when Palin does not allow Journalist to attend the meeting ?? " - Like her "transparency" wtih Troopergate, one wonders what she's hiding ?? Probably their reaction to her scripted comments -
Mean they plan on being in the Whitehouse come Jan 20, 2009.
Jack CArlson
Seattle WA
It means that Palin is trying to soak into her head some knowledge of foreign affairs which at present she has none. I'm really looking forward to the Biden/Palin debate. Biden is an expert on foreign policy and I hope he challenges her. I don't think it is fair that they are making the rules easier on account of Palin.
As far as Hillary Clinton, hosting Farm Day seems a bit demeaning to her. She should be up in Washington trying to challenge Paulson's bailout and not let the Treasury get away with anything!
Sarah Palin is a candidate for vice president. Hillary Clinton is not a candidate for anything.
It says one woman is being genuine and the other is playing the role assigned to her by the McCain campaign. Let's be honest here . . . what on earth can Sarah Palin discuss with international leaders? Her nomination has made us the laughingstock of the world . . . again. But she does have great eyeglasses.
Who is she really meeting? Puppets of the US. Karzai is no world leader nor head of an industrial nation but I understand world leaders would read right through her and come to the conclusion just as dumb as Bush.
First of all Jack,
Why does it matter? Hillary is not running for VP.
But since you asked...it basically says:
Hillary is back to business as usual...the show must go on....and she's a proud supporter of Farms Day. Palin is no match for Hillary. Clinton is definitely making that clear by not entertaining her sad tactics of gaining unwarranted publicity.
Sarah is constantly trying to clear up her lack of foreign experience, when who truly cares at this point.
Thanks but no thanks...
One is a dignitary the other is taking a crash course in footnotes... Foreign Policy for Dummies. I'm not sure she's dumb, but until she starts doing press conferences I don't know ANYTHING about her. How can we vote on an unknown??!?
it means palin is in 'civics and geography class', and clinton is testing out the lipstick on pigs 'theory'.
It means that the Republicans are still in charge. At least Hillary is doing something productive for Americans, instead of going on a field trip with Grampa.
Well first Hillary doesn't have to prove experience like Sarah does for starters. Sarah thinks taking a picture with a head of state gives foreign policy experience it doesn't. Sarah better start showing what is has to offer this country instead of a stump speech that doesn't tell me a darn thing.
Out with the old; in with the new.
Hillary isn't running for anything. She can do what she wants. On the other hand, Palin is on the Republican ticket as vice president and yet the McCain campaign continually refuses to allow the press to interview or question the possible running mate. Why is this? Why won't McCain allow the press into the UN meetings to hear how the woman addresses heads of foreign state. After all, McCain says Palin is VERY qualified to be President of the United States. If so, why to they so try to hide her every word ... except those scripted by the Bush cronies. What are they hiding. I think the American public has a right to see how this politician handles herself. Afterall, if McCain should win and have a heart attack, we'd like to have a sense this woman is more than a moose and wolf killer.
It says just how pathetic the media is if they let the McCain/Palin camp get away with saying she has Foreign Policy experience just because she met for a few minutes with several different Heads of State. Come on Jack, this is farce being pulled on the American public. As for Clinton and Farm Day thats really irrelevant, Clinton has more foreign policy experience in her little toe than Pailin could or will ever have.
It shows how far back Gov Sarah Palin is compared to Sen Clinton
Is the same if I say that I am an Oxford Graduate, only because I went to Oxford campus for a few hours...
Palin to meet with foreign heads to state to rectify lack of foreign policy experience. Since I am not wealthy, I plan to become rich by shaking hands with Warren Buffet.
Nothing really, because Palin is just using this as a photo op. I seriously doubt she is discussing anything rational or ground breaking with them.
Sarah Palin is trying to complete a crash coarse in foreign relations. Hillary Clinton is trying to bring attention to the needs of American farmers.
Insert lipstick joke here...Sarah Palin is just getting a photo opportunity just as Hillary Clinton is. Each is hoping for press time. Looks like they both are getting it.
Palin is such a fraud. She and hubby have been scamming the state of Alaska for years now. Her ability to cram for these tests will not stand the test of truth – when the light shines on all their secrets.
I can just imagine the small talk going on in New York City at the U. N. today! No wonder she banned reporters....as usual.
Also, regarding the rape kits paid for by the victims.....my Gosh, in a town of 5,000 how in the world could she not know what was going on for such critical, traumatic assaults against women....and Good God! How many rapes were going on in that small town when she was mayor that they could not afford the kits to give the police the DNA evidence they needed??? This woman cares nothing for no one but herself.
i think H. CLINTON all ready met most or them
Oh, the irony of it! It means Hil is already prepping for the NEXT campaign, 3.5 yrs away, while that tart Pallin is scrambling to get up to speed having prepared for her possible new job for what? a few weeks?
I wish Palin no ill will, but she would be a lot more comfortable hosting Farm Day than Hillary Clinton. And I definitely believe the world leaders meeting with VP candidate Palin would have had a much more stimulating conversation today with Hillary Clinton than what they are getting. Hillary Clinton is out working every day for Barrack Obama. I am just not sure he and his advisors appreciates it.
Compare Palin with Hillary/NO WAY!
It says that the Republicans has nothing else to do!
I am Canadian but .... here it goes
they will think "USA gave the world George W Bush, who "FORCED" "democracy" on others if they dont agree with you and now they are having Bush ( "McBush" in proxy) and another in the skirt - God bless not only Ameica but the whole WORLD"
It appears that Palin is trying to acquire "Foreign Affairs" experience, usable in this election cycle, in one day, at one location. Now the McCain campaign will say, Palin has as much foreign affairs experience as Obama. It appears that Sen.Clinton is no longer running for nationwide office at this time.
It means that the current administration and the Republican campaign meisters pulled a lot of strings to get Palin, an unknown and untutored politician, time and photo ops with foreign leaders. I'd be surprized if she even knew what countries they were from.
As for Clinton, why is it important? She's not running for office anymore, just in case you've forgotten. Plus, odds are, she's already met them and they know who SHE is.
it;s saying that the republican party is using a last ditch effort to prepare her for her debate with joe biden, but it won't work, it's too little, too late, and it means hillary is on the campaign trail to help obama win the whithouse so she can be in his cabinet, and obviously obama needs those votes
What does it say that Hillary will answer questions from the press any time, any where, traffic permitting, and the McCain campaign fights tooth and nail to keep reporters from being in the same room with Sarah Palin?
If Palin's not ready to answer questions, I don't want to see any more pictures or video of her.
It shows the vast difference in depth between the Republican and Democratic Field of candidates this election. Democrats had so many qualified candidates that it was inevitable that somebody with great credentials was going to be the odd man (woman) out. Republicans, on the other hand are just having to march out their unqualified political ploy of a V.P candidate and hope nobody asks her too many questions.
It means that Hillary has already been there done that and already has a relationship with these world leaders and that Sarah Palin is deperately trying to show foreign affairs experience. Though I hardly think that a short meeting on one day qualifies as any experience at all except curiosity on the part of the world leaders–what a laugh!
It means that when someone asks her a question, she can legitimately admit she doesn't understand and blame the language barrier.
Jack,
Actually Palin is lining up potential buyers for Air Force One if it does not sell on E Bay
Jim Los Angeles
tampa, fl that she doesn't trust her husband alone with the sheep.
It means that Palin is all about opportunity and Clinton is all about the people.
HIllare Clinton is down in the mud with all the other farm animals playing mary-kay party and trying on lipstick. Sarah Palin is getting up to speed and will be the next VP and then will be the first Woman President. Liberals, your days are numbered, get over it and deal with it in your crying towels.
Not much since she probably asked Karzai how long it takes to knit an Afghan.
Mr. Cafferty,
Your question should be, what does it say about CNN and other media and reporters that they abide by Gov. Palin's dog and pony show, without anything of substance transpiring.
Do major media outlets really have so little respect for themselves
and the American public that they will show Gov. Palin
meeting with world leaders but not learn anything substantive due to being kept in the dark.
You are acting like mushrooms, being kept in the dark and fed manure, but worse, by transmitting images, you are spreading the
bs as if it is actually substantive.
It is simple Jack. Hillary has all the class, Sarah is still looking!
It means Sarah Palin has a huge credibility gap and that Hillary Clinton is very comfortable as a Senator from New York attending common people functions and attending to their needs.
Uh, it means she's trying her best to bone up on foreign policy experience when Clinton is actually doing it.
It says, be careful who you vote for on November 4. This is just a small sample of things to come. What a frightening thought!
Sarah Palin meeting with a head of state is supposed to qualify her for foreign policy experience? Incredible. Republicans should be insulted that mccain thinks so low of their intelligence. What it means is that the republicans are desperate to get her credentials up to snuff while Hillary is confident in what she knows and can do things like that. She has nothing to prove to no one.
Only In America!
It says that Mrs. Clinton is going to a party and Mrs. Palin is going on a trip.
The question is if you cant interview her why do you report anything on her. Put your money where your mouth is!
It means that you guys should go see what's going on at Farm Day! Palin has said you can't attend her party, so do her a favor and let her have the meeting without ANY media coverage. Who is she to pick and choose when and where she wants to be covered. I would ignore her and the entire McCain/Palin campaign until they act like adults instead of spoiled, pampered, irrate children.
Pure and simple, unabashed DESPERATION!
Jack,
I think that it says that Hillary already knows the principal players in New York and is needed else where to shore up the rual vote. Either that or she is offering the livestock makeup tips. (sorry could not resist)
Women better wake up and realize that the woman with substance supports Obama. The other woman is a pretender and puppet of the neo-cons.
It means that Hillary is comfortable in her own skin and doesn't mind doing "real world" things. Sarah is trying to step on the world stage and be taken seriously.......but when you don't let reporters in on the conversation, these meetings will do nothing to give her stature in this arena. It's obviously a photo op and nothing more.
For Palin, it means "this is all about me."
For Clinton, it means "the farm and economic crises is about all of us."
Frankly ... Palin sure looks pathetic!
Hillary hosting Farm Day is typically American. In spite of how it may sound, we depend on our farmers and the products they produce. Palin, visiting heads of state, a big joke on the people of this country. They were so afraid she would say or do the wrong thing until they gave the media less than 60 seconds to cover these great meetings!
What a joke!
There is absolutely NO comparison. Hilary Clinton is campaigning for and encouraging the Democratic ticket and agenda. Sarah is just trying to get up to speed with the rest of the group.
Jack it tells me that Palin needs to have her photo taken to have some credentials. Hillary has extensive first hand knowledge of world leaders. I'm more comfortable with Hillary speaking to our American heritage, farming and agriculture. We need to focus on matters that count right here in the heartland of America,one thing for sure we have to eat and have textiles in our economy.
If seeing Russia From Alaska is foreign policy experience,Than I can be a world leader because I have eaten in foreign restaurants.
By the wayCNN,great job for 26 seconds at Palins photo-Op.
Jack, it means that while the Democrats had a long list of capable, brilliant candidates, the Republicans had to dig around for their VP. The GOP has "nothing" but attacks and lies. Hope that our nation wakes up and sees the truth of the Republicans before its too late!
It just means Palin is trying to fool the public and Hillary is just conducting business without worrying about photo ops. Anyway Jack how did CNN's oversight of Sara's meeting go?
Jack
it means there's a campaign on. One side is having a crash tutorial for it's less than stellar Veep choice, meanwhile the other is sending out its most Silver Tongued Devil to talk round its most skeptical constituents. Guess which side will win.
Doc
The bigger question is what does it mean when your candidate for VP is not speaking to the press after nearly a month on the ticket? The UN stunt is another gimmick and I am baffled that they are getting away with it. Your country is going to hell in a handbasket and yet you allow the corruption and manipulationt to go on right under your noses while the Bush Boys get their last grab at the cash in the til while they still can.
We in the rest of the world worry for you.... you don't protect democracy in your own country... this is the most pathetic election ever with the scariest prospects with the results....
Palin is an insult to smart people in this country. Seems Mccain cared more for his election then the security of this country, the chance that this person could be left in charge should send a cold chill down every true Americans back. To learn foreign affairs takes decades not a photo op. unless your that dumb 47% and the rich 1% who think its enough. Thank God for Joe Biden.
Palin is just furthering her well established foreign policy credentials. First step farm life, second step beauty pageant runner up, third step her neighbor Putin (which she sees from her window), last step VP. It all makes sense. But the farm is where the hole in Clinton's resume is. Palin has always had one up on Hillary.
Murphy
Bronxvile, NY
It means that Clinton has foreign policy experience and does not have to put on a charade at the U.N. to proove it. Then we have Sarah Palin, enough said.
Another pathetic attempt by Palin to look presidential. The 15 minutes of fame are over. Now people will start to actually look at her credentials instead of her chromosome composition. Soon people will begin to ask themselves "What the **** was John McSame thinking?"
It says that Karl Rove's cabal recognizes that they need to put some lipstick on Palin.
It says that President Clinton, the best political prognosticator of our time, already knows that Obama will be elected by voters.
For once when Sarah Palin is caught in a lie, she can just blame the translator. Clinton on the other hand fears no man nor beast.
Jack, It says foreign leaders have lots of time to waste.
Jerry N/Tulsa
It means that Sarah Palin knows she has to get her feet wet. Hillary Clinton has nothing to prove. If Mccain and Palin should lose the race– which is likely–then all this posturing is for nothing. Palin will have to return to Alaska staring at Russia from her back window.
1. Clinton is still trying to help Sen. Obama stay in touch with her core supporters. 2. Palin came in 2nd as a beauty contestant, & she's 2nd when it comes to this, both to Clinton & Biden. She doesn't get it, just like John McCain doesn't get it.
Patricia
Palmdale, Ca.
This question is really stupid Jack. Palin is nothing more than a photo op.
Maybe she gave Hillary tips on how to put lipstick on farm animals?
Sarah Mcpalin has the allmighty GOP fighing for her. I am not surprised. I guess they think she can handle the ride without training wheels. I think that means we get another opportunity to see her true colors.
...uhh.. Hillary.. ? who?
Jack,
Farm day, this is going to sound funny, is really more important than anything Palin does.
The farmers already know their job and their economic situation, Palin is still on the bottom ring of the learning curve.
GO HILLARY! He-Haw
That Hillary Clinton is actually doing something and Sarah Palin is doing photo ops, no questions please! If I were the political director any news network I would pass on all coverage of John McCain until he presents her, without the speech, for the tough questions everyone else has had to endure. This is a hoax, the American people have the right to know, and the news media isn't doing their job. She's as qualified to be vp as my goofy golden.
Jack,
What is "Farm Day"? lol......................
Sarah Palin, a VP candidate with almost no experience in foreign policy, desperately needs to show America that she is capable of holding her own in the global arena. This is political sleight of hand ; a public relations move to distract us from the fact that she simply lacks the skills necessary to hold a seat in the White House, and I will not buy into it.
It says Palin needs to look like she can talk intelligently with the Good Olde Boys in the international community. My question is, can she do so without pompoms and a 30.06 rifle with scope? Clinton is trying to connect her base in the countryside to Obamma's campaign and the Democratic platform. My feeling is that given this country's economic meltdown that talking to farmers is a more inportant an endeavor. Another question, with all our attention focused on the Wall Street Exec bailout hearings going on, what became of the energy issue, which is still every bit as important as bailouts?
It seems to be a reversal of rolls. Hosting "Farm Day" is the only thing that Sarah Palin is qualified to do.
You mean the speed dating Palin is getting the next day and a half? PU-LEASE! I can't wait until November 5th when the 2 of them will just go away! THANKS BUT NO THANKS!
Well, that according to the McCain camp, drinking a glass of water and posing for the press with foreign leaders is sufficiant to be one heartbeat away from the presidency. It also means that they think that with this little setup, they will probably say that Palin now has more foreign policy experience than Hillary Clinton and Barrack Obama altogether.
It says Palin is in this race and has alot to learn and Hiliary is free to do as she pleases but she dont have to meet leaders of other countries cause she has.
I think the big question should be is where is Biden? After all, he IS the VP candidate, not Hillary!
Alaska Daily News said today that of the 400 days that Palin had been in office, 300 have been spent at home which means she only has 100 day experience as a working governor. Don't you wonder what McCain's vetters really did before she was chosen? And.. on her application papers in running for governor she stated that her former experience in the past 8 years was HOUSEWIFE! Now as I understand the McCain campaign, she will have foreign policy experience because she asked the president of Afganistan what his son's name is. Wake up America. Is this what you want in our White House?
It means its a slow day in the news.
But to give you the meat you want Jack, I certainly hope Palin is taking notes today. Heaven forbid she sound as inept and condescending as she did with "Charlie" Gibson.
Hello Jack.
Well now Palin will come out and say all the great talks she had with this world leaders about lipstick, mosse hunting,hockey and e-bay. In fact she only got a picture taken with them.
Hillary already know all this people remember she is been in DC for quiet a while now and for 8 years Bill was the president.
Obama/Badin 08-12
It says, be careful who you vote for on November 4. This is just a small sample of things to come. What a frightening thought.
Sarah Palin, a VP candidate with almost no experience in foreign policy, desperately needs to show America that she is capable of holding her own in the global arena. This is political sleight of hand ; a public relations move to distract us from the fact that she simply lacks the skills necessary to hold a seat in the White House, and I will not buy into it.
Let's talk about Palin control of the press. And now the press is brave enough to threaten a newa blackout. Let's face the facts if she is running away from the press but still running for public office. What part of public do they not understand. This is nothing but a lame photo opportunity and since they are not transparent there should be no photos.
Jack, it could only mean one thing: Its Opposite Day.
It means that I don't think I can possibly take any more bad news.
America is a great country, but we are in serious trouble in so many ways.
It tells me that Clinton actually had something to do today and Palin continues to act like she's in a beauty pageant. Palin needs to stop waving and smiling and start answering some questions.
Well it depends on the marks she got on the history courses since in foreign affairs knowledge of the modern history at least and a lot of diplomacy shall be mandatory. I doubt she got some diplomacy in the wilderness of Alaska. Maybe she got at least some useful history courses in the school.
About Hilary, I think she can continue with these farm parties for ever. I don't miss her from politics.
Sarah Palin is trying to pump up her resume to improve her chances of getting a better job as VP while Hillary Clinton is dealing with the day to day business of helping others cope with today's uncertain economic times.
Hugh from Tracy, California
This proves Palin knows almost nothing about foreign affairs and the
republicans are just orchestrating a sham foreign policy 101 for the
media to digest and discuss. This photo OP is typical politics that
looks nice to the eye, but adds nothing to the brain. The only ones
who will like the result are people who still believe Palin already
has foreign policy experience because she can see Russia from her own backyard. The rest of us with just plain intelligence can see this
is just alot of bull. I'm sure Hillary does too.
It says that Clinton is doing the work of the people because she already has foreign policy experance... Palin is still in foreign policy 101 and being played like a puppet by the McSame campaign. It's the biggest joke out there today!
Palin is undergoing a crash course on international relations 101.
Hilary has long had a post doctorate degree in international relations.
You see, No comparison!!
It says the Governor will hear a lot of bull from heads of state, while the Senator will hear a lot of bulls from heads of cattle.
It reaffirms my belief that the Democrats are more concerned with helping the working class, as in farmers, manufacturers, etc... While the McBush – Pitbull campaign is more concerned about winning to the point that they will do or say anything.
It means Hillary is meeting with the American people
while Sarah is getting her feet wet.
Jack
This tells me that Palin needs a crash course in foreign policy and Hillary Clinton is attempting to help Obama with paying her campaign debt in the back of her mind.
More and more bull from the Repugs. Palin has no experience, no credibility, and with her husband's background and ideas about breaking away from the union, probably couldn't get a security clearance to even go in the building.
Just more shams by the McCain people. At least Hillary is out among the people doing her best to keep McCain out.
If the media, CNN included, had any integrity they will not even show the photo op pictures.
Jack, what it means is absolutely NOTHING! Just another photo op for McSame & Caribou Barbie and a chance to start telling yet more lies. It's an embarassment for our country to watch a spectacle like this.
Well Jack, Now that Palin has spent a few minutes with the heads
of state the McCain campaign can now say Palin is an authority
on foreign affairs. Clinton has met with heads of state many many
times and she dosen't need to prove herself with these phony
media stunts.
Palin is looking for a makeover...some intelligence, some serious talk ...oh well she will continue looking as she is a bimbo
There's B.S. everywhere, Jack.
She has been there and done that.
Mike
Golly – Can you believe it - Another Palin/McBush "Mrs-communication" - "She didn't really know what she was saying," stated a Pailn press represenative as they reversed directions and allowed a 40 second Photo op by CNN
Jack, it means that Palin is learning about her new responsibilities as Vice President. Clinton, not a candidate for President or Vice President has made some overtures to Obama and to the Democrats, but has little interest in the fall elections other than proving she would have been the better and more successful candidate for President or as Obama's running mate.
It means Hillary do not want Democrats to win, period. She should have been in OH, PL, FL talking to these blue collars and seniors that their social security at stake on this coming election. As for Sarah, she is doing what she has to do to help MCcain and I respect that.
It says to me that Palin is continually masking her inexperience, and by the way, SHE KICKED-OUT THE PRESS!, Hillary is being herself, concerned about regular people.
I think the only question we should be asking about Sarah Palin is why no one can ask her a direct question. Why isn't she out there on the firing line where audiences, media, and any other voting American can ASK HER A QUESTION? Are McCain and her coaches THAT afraid of what she will say? Are the world leaders she is meeting with going to be able to ask her questions? Will the American public be able to hear her responses? Why is she still being sequestered?
Hillary does not want to be in the same place at the same time as Sarah. Sarah will be talking about whatever the McCain staff has instructed her to talk about with a restriction of no independent thinking. Keep it short but sweet. Hillary will be having fun fulfilling her duties as New York's Senator and doing her own thinking and talking.
Jack it means the heads of state want ponters from Bush in a skirt on which lobbiest is best to scam taxpayers for ear marks. Could be they need help on hiding e-mails during and investagation to I guess.
Sure sad times for America.
It means Obama is assured a victory!
Jack – Normally I love your questions, but this space would have been better used to expose what the bailout would really mean. We keep hearing w/o it, our economy will go down the tubes. Well, I am ready to take my chances. They want this bailout passed quickly before everyone realizes that there will be no restrictions on executive compensation and nothing for the taxpayer should the company reap profits – no matter how high they could be. Also, nothing to protect the consumer should they declare bankruptcy because they were sold a subprime loan. That's what this space should have been used for. Maybe tomorrow?
It says she needs to take her moose hunting, hotdogging, third runner up, ice fishing, " I was against the bridge to nowhere, after I was for the bridge to nowhere " A@#$ back to Alaska, And peer to Russia from her back porch.....
Senator Clinton is doing her job as Senator for NY State with its large number of farms. But Governor Palin is just trying to score points with these meetings.
Jack,
It's time to push the reset button.
Jack,
It says that Palin is looking out for herself and that Clinton is looking out for the people.
Rachel, Atlanta
Hi Jack:
I think it means "THEY ARE GOING TO DISNEYLAND"!!!
Ron San Diego
It's absurd to think that Palin's "speed dating approach to meeting foreign leaders", is anything more than a photo opportunity, especially since the media has been kept away from asking her anything.
I think that after Palin's embarrassing past statement about her foreign affairs experience, "You can see Russia from Alaska, etc.", her handlers are trying very hard to make her appear like she is capable of assuming the role of President, if the need arises.
Making a comparison to Clinton is a non-issue at this point. Clinton is not running for Vice President, Palin is.
It says that she has a well connected campaign. It also shows that she is trying to become a better candidate. Good for her!
Now if she can just find something to make a joke about then she can maintain her image with me as the RNC jester!
Sean
Pullman WA
I thought Americans were sick of looking like idiots on the world stage after Pres. Bush. Palin is making even Pres. Bush look intelligent.
Sounds like Palin has the better booking agent...
Hillary should have been campaigning with Obama today.
Or better yet meet the Russian President.
It does not matter if Sarah Palin is meeting with Putin himself. Meeting with someone and discussing foreign policy are two different things and so far Ms. Palin has not demonstrated she has the knowledge or intelligence to do either. Hillary Clinton could meet with Farmer Joe or Putin and display the intelligence and knowledge that all Americans know she is capable of. But what has Ms. Palin brought to any conversation? Sarah. Palin has not shown me or the average voter what her knowledge or intelligence is or what she is capable of other then two interviews and one of which was with Sean Hanity of Fox which I don’t even count. So that leads me back to one interview, no questions have been answered from the press or the public. The McCain campaign sequestering of this woman is unprecedented which leads me to only conclusion; that she is either lacking in knowledge or intelligence, or god forbid both!
It means the agricultural vote will be for Obama while Heads of State tell Sarah Palin that she got her bridge to nowhere.
Hillary is out doing far more intelligent and productive things that Sarah!!
Senator Clinton is doing her current job – Senator from New York. She was uninvited to the Presidential/Vice Presidential race by her own party much to the disapproval of her millions of supporters. Her allegiance and duty now is to be the best Democratic Senator from New York that she can be. The way that she has turned her focus on this important job is to be commended.
I guess there is not much difference between the two events: in both cases "small talk" with "little impact".
Dear Sir,
It tells me that Gov. Palin is scrambling to catch up and Sen. Clinton has been there and is focusing on learning and sharing info with domestic agricultural experts.
It's so scary that we're even talking about her as a VP...
Sarah Palin hopes to pass and graduate International Foreign Policy 101,together with keeping the Press at bay so they can't report on the utter amazement the foreign leaders will exhibit from Ms. palin's extreme lack of knowledge. Meanwhile, Hillary will be laughing at the imaginable stupidity fthat personifies Sarach Palin, while Hillary is sharing her vast reservoir of knowledge with those that appreciate her.
It says that for some inexplicable reason foreign leaders are willing to be props in Palins resume.
Jack, lets not get ridiculous. Sara Palin is MEETING heads of state,
you know, "Hi. How are you? Good. What about you? Good thanks", not
MEETING WITH as in, "I would like to discuss with you the consequences
of a nuclear standoff with Iran". Big difference Jack. No, I take that
back. HUGE difference, Jack.
Hang in there Jack!
It's says that John McCain did not put his country first but made a political pick that could not be my MAID in no language.Condi Rice is far more educated that this waco woman that will make the WHITE HOUSE a hoare house if elected. There is no decency in Sarah Palin.John McCain should be ashame of himself.Condi Rice who is not my choice probably was too dark to be on the Republican ticket. It's just the plain truth and I don't care if CNN does not published this.
It means Hillary Clinton is doing a job with actual responsibilities–helping to showcase and grow her state's agricultural sector–while Sarah Palin performs theater, doing what she is told and delivering lines memorized from flash cards. Her performance might be entertaining, except this isn't community theater, it's a world stage.
It says that the McCain/Palin campaign is desperate to cover up the fact that Palin has, in the words of Republican Chuck Hagel, no foreign policy credentials.
It's especially telling that Palin is being kept away from reporters' questions. I don't want to see any more photo opps from the McCain/Palin campaign until they're willing to answer questions.
Ridiclous question, sorry. Hillary is not on the ticket so it doersn't matter what's she doing and Sarah Palin is getting a crash course in foreign policy, she needs it.
I am a registered conservative and I think the pick of Sarah Palin, whose only knowlege of foreigh policy was that she heard there was a surge in Iraq on the news, is a farce, an insult to all intelligent people. It is a sign of a candidate who has lost his mind and who is managerially unfit to be president of the United States. Iraq was a task from God. Heaven help us!
Jack, wrong question again. Are you part of the media squad working on restoring the flagging public interest in Palin? Your question should be "What does it say when on the same day Bill Clinton tells his International Forum that he understands why the heartland just loves Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton announces she didn't want the vice presidency but would have taken the job if asked?" It says the Clintons are concerned about Obama moving ahead of McCain in the polls and are doing what they can to sandbag Obama's chances on Nov. 4th.
"No way, no how, no Hillary in 2012 or not ever."
Jack, you are insufferable. You will not leave Hillary alone. What is it that you have against her? Concerning her you are vicious and without a heart. Clearly the Airhead has arranged some meetings with a few leaders. Since she will not let the press in to see what she is talking about – that is the story you should be concentrating on.
it says the "Caribou Barbie" will come away with a couple more talking points for her pull string voice box to go along with "thanks but no thanks" and "I can see russia"
It means, Jack, that you in the media torpedoed a perfectly capable woman Presidential candidate with a brain and intelligence and now you are suffering with an unreachable airhead VP female candidate who refuses to answer any questions for the media or the public. And nobody objects! Where are your balls?
jack, It might say that most American Politicians do not attend UN General Session meetings but if you are Sarah palin and you dont know these people then hey, what a great opportunity to beef up your resume. The problem one meeting with a guy in town for another meeting does not make experience or a relationship. She will still be lacking at the start of next week.
It means that Sarah Palin is headed for a photo op so images of her with foreign didnitaries will be splashed all over gods creation in a desperate attempt to show American voters that she has foreign policy experience. Yes, they think we are that stupid.
As for Hillary, she's doing her job.
it means that sarah palin is trying to learn something about foreign relations which she knows nothing about and hilary is trying to learn all about farming,she already knows more than palin will ever know about foreign relations
I'm not a big Hillary fan, and I don't see the relevance to Palin's speed-dates (love that analogy!) with foreign dignitaries, but isn't she doing what the New York people are paying her to do? Isn't she still a Senator for New York? Isn't this type of appearance rather mandatory? Besides, as pointed out several time above, it gives her a nice lecturn from which to espouse Obama's positions on the economy, farmers, the economy, trade deficits, the economy, and healthcare.
Palin is cramming for an exam... an exam for which she's never even been to class for. It shouldn't be any real problem for her though since she can see Russia. What else would you need to know to conduct foreign policy that you can't learn in a few hours of schmoozing at the U.N.
Hillary is doing her job in advocating for the industries in her state and that she's concerned about agriculture is a good thing... since we're going to be getting back to the basics... food, clothing and shelter since the GOP has managed to destroy the hopes of millions for a happy retirement with a good standard of living.
I don't know, Jack. Could it be that Palin is getting a crash course on international affairs while Clinton is trying to see if lipstick on a pig really matters?
Actually, I think it shows Hillary's true support for Obama – nada!
It means nothing more than that Palin is doing what she should be doing as a v.p. candidate. Sadly, with the liberal press she is on the "damned if you do, damned if you don't" merry-go-round.
Also, what's wrong with Hillary being at a farm show? Shame on you if you feel that it is beneath her.
THe bigger questions is why is the press not allowed to ask her any questions and why are they going along with it? All the networks and media should boycott any event she is involved with until she cooperates like the rest of the candidates. She must have something very important to hide and the media is letting us down by not finding out what it is! What wimps you are!
It says that Palin is cramming on her foreign policy exam, but America deserves better than a Vice President who is still scrambling to be qualified by the time January 20th rolls around.
We need someone who is ready to hit the ground running and face the myriad problems that will confront the next administration.
It sounds like Senator Clinton is going to have a great day. I hope she will have a class of wine for all us old women Obama is always looking down on. I think she has more than earned it. Obama will not be able to blame her for his loss. Governer Palin in the mean time will be charming some world leaders.
What did you say Obama was doing?
It says that Sarah Palin is on a national ticket and Hillary Clinton is the senior Senator from New York.
It also gives Gov. Palin a chance to prove she can understand anything foreign, even if it's just a few accents.
I hope, if elected, by January the McCain people will have prepared her sufficiently to meet with more leaders of governments NOT installed by the Bush Administration...
I think the heads of state are asking the same thing.
It shows that a beauty contestant can get her way with men any day. A con artist like Palin is well schooled on the art of making her way into any group,
She is not running for president so it seems that Obama and McCain should be talking to these people.
Is this a photo op?
Doris
Ojai, California
It says the animals are safe from Palin's rifle but I'm really worried about the heads of state! I can't say I have ever seen a wierder joke than Palin's candidacy – these people no longer resemble republicans!
It means Palin is boning up for the debates and preparing to be vice president of the united states and that Hillary could care less about helping Obama and the Democrat leadeship win in november after the way they shafted her and selected Obama. Good for Hillary. She would have made a good president and would have won this election easily. Why do you think she is holding this function?
It means Hillary is doing her job for the people of NY and that Palin is trying to do a job on The people of the USA. Trying to bolster her foreign experience by having her picture taken with someone she has probably never heard of before last month. I'm still waiting for the punch line on McCain/Palin ticket. It is a joke, Right!
Judie
St. Augustine, Fl
That Palin's posing and Hillary's a hard worker.
Boise, ID
This means that the GOP still has not learned that Moslem leaders from third-world countries don't like to deal with women, particularly those who currently have neither knowledge or authority.
And it means Hillary is laughing at the entire string of Palin-drones that will be all over the net such as "Can I see your country from my state's islands?"
Senator Clinton is doing her job as a representative of the state of New York. There is no such thing as a demeaning task when you are an elected official and participating in your state's events. She is such a powerful role model! She is what's good for the USA.
Governor Palin is doing ..... ???? Publicity shots?
Please do not compare these two women. Clinton is the real thing. Palin is a wannabe.
It shows they want her to 'cut her teeth' with third-world leaders who won't be offended that McCain doesn't come himself.
If she does well today, they might let her meet with a head of state that is actually a recognized authority in their own country.
I love the way that McCain and Palin or handling the liberal media. At first they criticized Palin for being a woman with five kids and having the nerve to run for office. Then they called her daughter a whore or made the assumption, then they wanted to reffer to her as a mayor of a liitle town in Alaska (forgetting that she was also the governor) and than they accuse her of acting like the mother of her disabled son which they claimed belonged to the daughter . Last they cover Rangel (crooked black democrat from New York0 as calling Palin disabled. Give me a break.
Senator Clinton will be talking to people who have been taken for granted by the McBush's Republicans, while McPalin will be schooled by Leaders who actually value their people.
Jacksonville, FL
Jack,
It says Sarah is trying to show she is important and Hillary is saying who is important to our country.
Diane
Franklin, TN
It means they both aren't where they should be. Clinton should be in Washington dealing with the bailout and Palin should be in Alaska as a governor while someone actually capable of being president campaigns with McCain.
it means palin's going to miss pin the tail on the donkey, oh well i heard her stuffed salmon was a flop at the alaskan state fair last year....
Hillary is a senator for the state of New York. She knows what her job is and isn't being coached or crash coursed. The fact that Palin is meeting with these people means nothing. She is a void.
Palin is playing a game of show and tell except she doesn't have anything to tell since the media isn't allowed to ask her any questions. The pedal is falling off the the Palin rose and the American voting public is now learning how much she really doesn't know.
It means that many Americans no longer think that intelligence and acuity are necessary qualifications for national office, and that "Sarah's just one of us" suffices. Absolutely frightening.
It means that Hillary has more sensical things to do than waste her time posing for photo ops. It also means that what Hillary had learned in 15 years, Palin can learn only in 15 hours! Hillary can NOT see Russia from New York, hey! I wonder if there is a mad mousse disease!
Mo
Davenport, Florida
McCain is setting the bar lower then Bush unfortunately the good old USA is at the other end of that bar.
It says we have all been had and McBush and McPain are just out their laughing at us.
Pat
Barnwell,SC
Palin is adding more pictures to her scrapbook to show upon her permanent return home to Alaska... as for Hillary, she's supporting farmers, Barack Obama, and the American people.
Clinton is researching which pig needs the lipstick. Palin is researching which country to buy it from. What’s important is what Mccain and Obama are saying about the future economics of our county. Frankly, I like Obama strategy. Error on the side of caution,
NY Senator Clinton representing, working for and with real people of her State. How Senatorial.
Palin on the other hand applying more lipstick to her experiential facade, meeting heads of state solely for photo ops to broadcast later in hopes of further fooling the already fooled. How deceitful.
One can only hope this time around us Americans are smarter, less naive and gosh darn it able see through the all the smoke and mirrors.
Strange things are afoot at the Circle K.
Palin has to do her crash course/ cliff notes. Hillary should be in these meetings on this bailout, so she would know more about the economy, so when she runs for president in 4 years she will be a winner
Ir says Palin is not ready to lead and was selected as an unqualified Vice President who needs schooling – and shame on John McCain for selecting her over many other qualified Republican women.
Democrats Obama, Biden, and Clinton are already qualified to lead and are free to campaign and do not need "school".
Janice
Aberdeen, SD
They are doing what is expected of them.
It means that Palin is a joker
It means Hillary Clinton is moving on as the Senator from New York, as she should!
As for Palin I wonder if she wanted it to be just a photo op so we couldn't hear her ask "Can you see Russian from your house?
I believe all the Heads of State are asking themselves, "WHY". We will never know what she has said to them as the News Media was not allowed in the meeting. Hilliary is a senator for New York and she is doing her job. How can you compare these two woman?
I don't think it says anything special. Goc Palin needs more International exposure and Sen Clinton is busy with one of the things she thinks is important. It is a bit strange thought since the countrys economy is in shables that Gov Palin might want to talk to some of the people knowledgable about the currernt crisis, since John McCain isn't a high powere financial guy.
Dan from Alliance, OH
it says,Sarah Palin is on the ticket and Hillary isn't. Sarah Palin is just out trying to get a little experience with foreign leaders. Too bad it's just a photo op, maybe she should put on her stars and stripes bikini to get attention, that's about the only thing that would get anyone to halfway listen to her.
It says that Governor Sarah Palin is in over her head; while Senator Hillary Clinton is being underutilized.
Jeff, Massachusetts
I've been to New York's Farm Day. It is a hell of a lot more fun than meeting with Politicians, Jack.
It says that these men are extremely polite. In their hearts they know that McCain/Palin will not win. They see the "GIGO" nature of the RNC's plank and are going way out of their way to help Palin and the Republicans feel better about themselves. Clinton, on the other hand, needs no such assurance. She knows that no matter which way this election goes, next cycle the Presidency is hers, if she still wants it.
It says Hillary has already met world leaders and had substantive conversations. Clinton's experience has never been in question, Palins is. Palin meeting some world leaders is just that, MEETING like in shaking hands. As for Palin, nice photo-op. It's rather ridiculous when you see Palin saying hi and bye without substance. Hillary is working hard to get Obama elected and I hope any bigots out there who think the color of skin is a prerequisite for the presidency ask themselves if they were dying would it matter what color the Doctor is? Makes me sick!
It says that Palin will do anything to avoid the press 's questions but manipulate the press into giving her Photo-Op..And you will.it will be all the rage in "the Situation Room" and discussed by "the best political team on television.
Jack, this question says more about you and all the other asinine questions you had regarding Senator Hillary Clinton. From all the irresponsible questions during the campiagn you had in belittling Senator Clinton, I would say your raison d'etre is to make a total ass out of yourself.
Enough of the negatives already. Once maybe just once during this presidential campaign you would have a negative question for your posters concerning obama. There are many, but according to you obama is without sin, and Jack the "idea" of obama is wearing out nationwide.
Simply a photo opportunity for Palin. The Republicans think the American public is stupid. And, frankly many are. I'm referring to those who will be fooled by this stunt and will think she is qualified in foreign affairs.
As far as Senator Clinton – business as usual
It means that the McCain campaign can now claim she has foreign affairs experience! Why not? They have twisted everything else around to try to make her look competent. Then again maybe they are comparing her to McCain....in which case she may seem competent...to some people.
It shows me that the Democrats are comfortable with their international credentials and Palin is doing anything she can to say she is qualified, even if it is only a managed introduction so she can say she met with world leaders. With her total lack of credential sshe can have nothing of significance to say to them.
It means that Hillary is doing her job as a Senator. Ms. Palin is getting lipsticked!
All hype and no substance – the usual for the McCain campaign. Is Sarah Palin going to give us some in depth foriegn policy speech after all her meetings? I think not – she is deliberately being kept from answering real questions. What an insult to Americans.
Jack:
It says to me that thanks to the DNC and the superdelegates afraid to be seen as ruining the chances of the first black president, the more qualified candidate for President is talking fruit while the more inexperienced candidate needs to hunker down at Debate School so he will at least try and look Presidential between UMS!
I know you won't read my e-mail Jack because you are so into Obama I think you have bought stock in the Kool-Aid market.
L.A. Boston
Palin is tomorrow and Hillary is yesterday.
It means Palin's facade is still working, just barely, but it's still working and Clinton is getting back to business. I'm totally embarrassed by Palin, but as a woman, I remain proud of Clinton. She continues to work hard for the people – I admire her tenaciousness.
You means Sarah's photo op.. Last night in a speech she wanted to ask the media questions, but she will not answer media questions,Pathetic
Bush's handlers are trying to prop up the faltering Palin and McCain campaign.
Hillary Clinton has nothing to be ashamed of -you do for bringing it up.
It is laughable to see that a woman is just spending a few hours with world leaders in order to build up her resume as a vice Presidential candidate, she is unprepared and this crash course in foreign affairs is proof of that.
Sarah is taking a crash course in remedial foreign policy,while Hillary is working with the voters.
It means that Senator Clinton was fully and thoroughly vetted by the MSM, whereas Palin isn't due to the MSM's fear of the McCain campaign and cries of, "sexism." The MSM needs to grow a set of ovaries or they can borrow mine!
The mainstream media should boycott any Palin event until she (or maybe I should say her handlers) allows the press to speak with her. CNN and everyone else is creating press when there is nothing of substance to report.
Jack, is says that one is lost (Palin) out of her mental range and the other (Hillary) is confortable and above her mental range. I wish you all would stop comparing and contrasting Palin and Hillary – they are not comparable and surely they are not on the same cloud. I'm sure Hillary is proud of that.
Great Question Jack:
It means that just because Hillary cant see a corn field form her home she knows where her bread and butter comes form.
Palin on the other hand, thinks a Pit Bull is a good thing and, the best way to introduce her self to the world..With or with out lipstick , What an idiotic thing to say....Hope she's had all her shots.
By the way ,where the Hell does BONO fit into the" heads of state" Order of things anyway? "Bad eye wear" is a common ground just to be fair.
It says S.P. wanted a shopping trip to N.Y. and that H.C. is vusy working.
You know, this is very frustrating. Watching the republicans try to push through an unqualified person to be VP, without letting her speak or be questioned. What a joke. They did the same thing with George Bush, and we see what happened. America, are we still not that dum? Are we?
Duh! It means Hillary Clinto lose to Baracg Obama and back to her day job as NY Senator.
Carol of Oregon:
Excuse me? Obama's looking down on old women? Where did you get that little tidbit? Hillary's doing her job as Senator by attending a New York function. Palin is looking for photo ops without any embarrassing questions being asked, McCain is just being clueless (where ever he is), and Obama is making an appearance elsewhere since he's already met most of those foreign heads of state earlier this year, and then he's going to prep for the debates. I find it telling that Obama is working with real debaters, on substantial subjects for three days, while McCain is counting on the little man in his head to give him all the answers. No cone of silence for either of them at the debate, and we'll see who actually has answers.
this shows you who is ready for vice president and who is not , prep course like the american people stupid
Keep it simple Jack. You're reading way too much into this.
It merely means Clinton is the senator from NY and Palin is the Republican's Vice-Presidential hopeful.
It says as much as Palin is saying to reporters-nothing.
It says the same thing Palin is saying to reporters-nothing.
Jack,
It shows Governor Palin didn't ride in on someone else's coattails; she put her own coat on.
Tracy
PA, the state where we're bitterly clinging to our guns and religion
It means Hillary is showing good ole hospitality to McCain's bulldog and Barack's pig- but to us she's the Republicans VP pick.
It says virtually nothing, other that providing a photo op for the campaign. Americans and the media should be outraged at McCain/Palin for using them for 30 seconds to take pictures, when she has for the most part avoided real interviews. She wants the 2nd highest job in the US but does not want to answer to the people ? who does she think she is Cheney ? The days of Republican clandestine politics will be over on November 4.
Somebody's wearing the wrong shoes.
Another Vice President(wannabe)in another undicslosed location refusing to talk to the media. Just another DICK!
It means she has proven the news medias are a joke for even reporting on this type of stupid publicity stunt.
John McCain and her have made America the laughing stock of the world as they flounder around in a state of incompetence and incontinence.
It says McCain is desperate to give Palin some credentials without the nasty situations scrutiny can provide–"take my word for it, she's got what it takes." And Clinton is doing her job as a senator from New York.
It says the media is more interested in having a high school popularity contest instead of doing real journalism and reporting on things like who is loaning the 700 billion to the USA and at what interest rate. Does anyone know? Oh yea, I forgot such details aren't important. Isn't Palin pretty?
Palin's "meetings" with foreign leaders only count if there are press conferences attached to them. Obama has interviews with all major networks on his tour of the Middle East and Europe as well as open press conferences. He also had two Senators, one from each party ,along to discuss the content and tenor of the meetings.
Leaders were from all parts of the spectrum and every one showed respect and confidence in his grasp of issues and his judgment.
I ate at the International House of Pancakes this morning and learned as much as Sarah did in her meetings today. While I did not get my picture taken, I did get a 20% discount.
Let me see,yes all of them have thier hands out for the U.S.Taxpayers money.She must be the biggest Free trader and Deregulator next to McCain in the world.Built the road to the Bridge to Nowhere.
Just goes to show how topsy-turvey our existence has become. The unqualified rise to the top as the qualified drift into obsurity. Isn't it ironic that we are heading into what might be the "World's Greatest Depression" while Hilary is peddling New York City's "Grapes of Wrath" and seafood.
I wonder if Hillary will be putting any lipstick on the pigs while she is there. Probably not, but it would still be pretty cool to see.
Didn't the head of the Democratic ticket get criticized by the Republican party for doing the same thing? And now the McCain campaign is sending their #2 down the same road that garnished Obama the status of "celebrity." Can you spell P H O T O – O P
Jeff,
Massachusetts
It says that Hillary is an elected, experienced senator whose responsibilities include promoting the economy of her constiuents. And it says Ms. Palin continues to pretend she has the experience and credibility to be talking with world leaders. Hillary is fulfilling her role as a New York senator and Ms. Palin is fulfilling John McCain's fantasy that she is a viable presidential running mate. And it says I'm "reeeeely" embarassied to even contemplate Ms. Palin off the leash.
It's outrageous that Palin's trip to the UN is for a photo op......but I think we should be that grateful she didn"t open her mouth....God knows what would come out of it.
Sounds like someone has a positive plan for VP in 2009 and Hillary, well she is old news and banihed to not being relative, such as yourself Jack
Probably shows you that Sarah Palin is not a pig.
One is a realist (Clinton) the other is the biggest joke ever pulled on this country (Palin).
Hillary who ???
Sarah Palin is not meetng with the the heads of state at the UN. She is merely being introduced to (meeting) them. She doesn't have anything significant to share with them, so it's simply a political accommodation to John McCain, just in case he wins.
It means the "No Talk Express" has arrived at the station. As long as she keeps her mouth shut, it means nothing – which is a good thing. Otherwise, she'll think she is in a foreign country called New York.
hilery trying to promote pig's with lipstick!!
Jack ... the question should be...'What does it mean when Palin is meeting with these Heads of States for a photo-op but will not be meeting with the Presidnet of the US, who is also there ... What's up with that ! BTW ...Hilary is not running for office and is the sitting Senator of NY ... Your question makes little if any sense !
Someday in our distant future, one of these ladies will be found in our history books as a great American leader, to be studied by generations to come. The other, will hopefully be a forgotten piece of trivia on some daytime game show. Go Obama!
It says that Palin will be talking a lot about how to dress a moose and put lipstick on a pitbull while Hillary is doing the job she was elected to do.
Is there a point to this question?
I call on the Media and CNN to pull the plug on Sarah Palin until she starts answering real questions and not like the ones she answered last week.Don't sling your mud and then hide.That's not the actions of a MAVERICK. You are acting like a COWARD.
It tells me that Hillary has moved on with her life and sarah Palin the barracuda is now under sniper fire! She claims Obama is spreading lies about her family on internet and seems to whine after seeing her star is fading.What happened to the pitbull on lipstick? Lets see how you can pull urself up and stop whining. Lyin B*tch
It says that Sarah Palin is "being paraded" and Hillary Clinton is still "conducting the parade." Hillary would have made a great President, though you don't think so, Jack. She does do the right things and she does things right. It's okay. On November 4th, I'm going to have three glasses of wine and vote for Barack Obama.
Jack,
You already knew the answer before you asked. Palin is being 'positioned', while Clinton is just doing her job.
Rick Shultz
It's says anyone can be a V.P.
It means to me that Sen. Clinton is doing her job, representing her constituents.
It also means that Gov. Palin is doing her job, attempting to increase her credibility as a potential world leader.
It means, with all McCain’s patriotic rhetoric about the country coming first, the fact that He picked someone so under qualified to run this country, proves that winning is first on his agenda. The fact that there’s a 1 in 3 chance that the country will be left in the hands of a virtual unknown, doesn’t seem to bother Him. If there was ever a time in history that we need qualified people in the oval office, this is it!!!
Hey DAVID
It tells me that Hillary has moved on with her life and sarah Palin the barracuda is now under sniper fire! She claims Obama is spreading lies about her family on internet and seems to whine after seeing her star is fading.What happened to the pitbull on lipstick? Lets see how you can pull urself up and stop whining. Lyin B*tch
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The only ones whining and crying are you Dems and your boy BHO..please open your eyes and think for yourself instead of being lead around by your nose by these racist Democrats.
Its says exactly what Saturday Night Live said; that "anyone" can be president ... anyone ....
It says the McCain camp is emulating Barack Obama and taking a "celebrity" turn with Sarah Palin and Hillary is going about her business.
It shows that Clinton knows when not to bother heads-of-state with petty "look at me" photo ops and instead does the job her consitutents voted her in office to do. Does the McCain campaign really think the American public is that stupid that we'd consider a short, meaningless discussion with a couple foreign heads-of-state equates to foreign policy experience?
It means nothing, no one can even cover the event. We aren't going to hear the end of it, she's now "Worldly"!! Give me a break!
Palin's meeting with foreign leaders is all smoke and mirrors, Jack. For the 29 seconds a reporter WAS allowed in the room, they talked about their kids, as though they were on a play date. It may make her look more "regular folk" to the masses who don't seem to care about substance, but it won't do diddly for touting foreign policy experience. As to Hillary's meeting, it's actually GOOD to promote local farms, especially in a time of rising food and fuel costs. Why get your apples from New Zealand if a farm upstate has them available?
"Look ma, I got a picture with a foreign leader! I shook his hand! I'm an expert now!"
Foreign policy experience by osmosis rather than careful study and an informed understanding is something to be very, very afraid of.
As for Senator Clinton, she's obviously meeting with her constituents, giving them direct access to her. Can Alaska residents say the same of their Governor?
It tells me Hillary is relaxed, confident, and having fun with good food and good wine – something every woman of her stature is allowed to have now and then.
It tells me Sarah is probably stressed to the max, has no idea what she's doing other than what she's told, and is probably hoping for some good photos to show her grandchildren when she tells them stories of how she "almost" became the US Vice President.
Well, Clinton is NOT the VP candidate, and she probably knows a hell of a lot more about the WORLD than Palin, even after she gets 'briefed' by her handlers.
It says that this countrie's priorities are extremely screwed up. Sounds like business as usual in Washington.
It says that Hillary is probably enjoying herself a lot more than Palin is today.Hillary can be herself.Palin has to avoid the Big bad Press to keep from being ask a question.How dare you wanting her to answer questions.
I think it shows that Hillary no longer needs to prove her international relations savvy and can spend her time with some of the people who really matter to this country.
Palin, on the other hand, is in need of a lot of tutoring and a few juicy photo ops. Now she'll say that not only can she see Russia from her backyard, but she has actually met with some of the leaders of other countries for a couple minutes. I bet some voters might think that these meetings really make her diplomatic resume awesome!
Hillary's been there & did that. She already both knows & knows how to relate to the people coming to the UN meeting. Palin not only needs a NYC map, she needs a world map & a phoenetic guide to pronouncing the names & countries of foreign leaders. It's not " I raq", it's "Ir aq". We don't need another politician who can't say nuclear.
It means I've followed Alice down that hole. Oh, wait! There goes the White Rabbit! Sorry, gotta run!
the only thing it shows is the GOP despair in trying to mock up some foreign policy credentials for Palin. Can't help but wonder what these foreign leaders (and Bono?? ) must be thinking about the US for potentially putting this totally unqualified person second in line to run the country. A few of them are probably licking their chops, waiting and hoping that Palin just finishes off what the Bush administration started...the demise of the US as a superpower.
I just hope Hilliary don't step on something
I guess Palin wants to give more food for the snl group............
It tells me that Hillary has been there and done that! She is supporting Barack while Palin is too afraid to face the press and is instead more pleased to take pretty pictures!
Their just trying to beef up Sarah Palin's complete lack of foreign policy experience and I doubt even they can see this stunt paying off for the ex-model from Alaska.
Sarah Palin is having a day of meaningless photo ops (with foreign policy advisers by her side, to tell her who each of the people she talks to is), and Hillary Clinton is actually doing her job. Speaking of which, has anyone told Sarah Palin what a Vice President does all day, yet???
We don`t know, because the media,is not aloud to be there, when Palin makes a fool of herself, and us for that matter. I guess you guys can go to the (ho-down) with Hillary. At least your invited.
Jack, to me it means Senator Clinton is attending to her constituents and Palin is attending an audition.
A college professor of mine used to say "A well read person has knowledge, but a well traveled person has wisdom."
Let that be enough to know Palin is weak. She doesn't have a clue of how people live in other parts of the world, let alone an understanding of culture.
I read magazines on international politics. Does that qualify me to be an expert in foreign affairs?
Palin should have never been given the chance to go to Ny we have been embarassed as a country long enough. What in the gods name does she know about foreign matters. "Please"
This can only mean that, the Earth's poles have shifted. That somehow we merged with a paralel world where everything is opposite. This is the end Jack!
It says Hillary has more experience with pigs (she been married ot one for how many years?) and know how to deal with an ass (for same reason).
It means that Clinton has a better understanding of one of the most urgent needs our people will have in the upcoming months. Inflation affecting food along with poisonous food appearing on our store shelves, because our FDA has proven it is not up to the job we are paying them to do, will become the greatest threat to our national security. Palin is just trying to put up a smokescreen to cover up her total lack of international experience.
Brownwood, Texas
That Obama made a very poor poor decision.