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"The nomination of Sarah Palin for vice president is a big step forward for women, but a long backward step for the movement we have been taught to call feminism."

read Phyliss Schlafly's article here

from Joseph Farrah ...

"In case you didn't notice, there is a concerted war on serious biblical faith in our post-Christian society.

And that's why, any day now, you can expect Sarah Palin to be asked a question designed to knock her right out of the race for the vice presidency.

It won't be a question about the Bush Doctrine.

It won't be a question about her teenage daughter.

It won't be a question about Alaska state troopers.

It won't even be a question about abortion.

None of those questions threaten to deliver a killer blow to her bid to be the first woman vice president in the United States."

read his article here

I think that this short story vividly answers a question I hear frequently from unbelievers, "If there is a God, why is there so much suffering in the world?".

Whose Fault Is It? (author unknown)

"A preacher and an atheist barber were once walking through the city slums. Said the atheist barber to the preacher: "This is why I cannot believe in a God of love. If God was as kind as you say, He would not permit all this poverty, disease, and squalor. He would not allow these poor bums to be addicted to dope and other character-destroying habits. No, I cannot believe in a God who permits these things."

The minister was silent until they met a man who was especially unkempt and filthy. His hair was hanging down his neck and he had a half-inch of stubble on his face. Said the minister, "You cannot be a very good barber or you would not permit a man like that to continue living in this neighborhood without a haircut or a shave."

Indignantly the barber answered: "Why blame me for that man's condition. I cannot help it that he is like that. He has never come in my shop; I could fix him up and make him look like a gentleman!"

Giving the barber a penetrating look, the minister said: "Then do not blame God for allowing these people to continue in their evil ways, when He is constantly inviting them to come and be saved. The reason these people are slaves to sin and evil habits is that they refuse the One who died to save and deliver them.""

John R. W. Stott

"Many ..... conflicts could be resolved if both sides first examined themselves critically and then examined the other side charitably, instead of which we are always charitable to ourselves and critical of others."

"If you find it hard to believe in God, I strongly advise you to begin your search not with philosophical questions about the existence and being of God, but with Jesus of Nazareth. … If you read again the story of Jesus, and read it as an honest and humble seeker, Jesus Christ is able to reveal himself to you, and thus make God. … real to you."

John R. W. Stott

John Stott Ministries

Barack Obama is having great fun making lipsticky pig remarks, but if Barack Obama is about real change, why did he pick an old guard politician as his running mate?

Perhaps he knows that his own experience is so limited that he needs the experience of the "same as usual" politician to guide him through the waters of "same as usual" Washington politics?  Change?

"Gov. Sarah Palin made sure Friday that the Republican Party's conservative base heard loud and clear that when it comes to traditional platforms like cutting wasteful spending, and upholding the right to life, she is on their side. "

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"Did the liberal women writers at Newsweek get together to coordinate a Palin pile-on?"

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"Liberals have proven what we at the Independent Women's Forum have been saying all along: their brand of militant, man-hating "feminism" is a sham. It's not about promoting women but about promoting liberalism. Time and again, they have tried to advance their statist, big-government agenda by painting men as oppressors and women as the victims. "

Read more from IWF President Michelle D. Bernard

"A Democrat defending Barack Obama's former work as a "community organizer" has compared his party's presidential nominee to Jesus Christ."

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"Joe Biden's Washington political career began in 1972.  Since that time, he's been well-known for his verbal gaffes and inappropriate comments.  During his own Presidential campaigns in 1988 and 2008 and now as Barack Obama's running mate, Joe Biden's mouth continues to cause problems.   Now Biden is even on the verbal attack against Sarah Palin saying that she would be "a backward step for women.""

Biden's Mouth

A variety of letters from Alaska residents concerning Sarah Palin, both pro and con:

  http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/sarahpalin.asp

sent to me by another Brother, the following article appears on Voddie Baucham Ministries website:

"Unfortunately, Christians appear to be headed toward a hairpin turn at breakneck speed without the slightest clue as to the danger ahead.  I don’t see this as a pro-family pick at all!  Moreover, I believe the conservative fervor over this pick shows how politicized Christians have become at the expense of maintaining a prophetic voice.  I believe that Mr. McCain has proven with his VP pick that he is pro-victory, not pro-family.  In fact, I believe this was the anti-family pick.  I say that for at least two reasons. " ...

read it here:
Voddie Baucham Ministries

I received this endorsement for Governor Palin from a brother, who received it from a friend of a friend

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"This is what we just received from our very savy friend, Judy, who lives in Florida .  She has a friend, Deb, who lives in Alaska and she asked what Deb's take was on Sarah Palin.  We were so worried before we saw her speech today...and so impressed afterwards...very strong and confident.  This makes us feel confident McCain made the right decision.  I hope it will ease your minds, too.  Diane"

"Hi Judy (and everyone I hope Judy will forward this post to <smile>)"

"WOW........what's your take on this?  Do you like her as your Governor?"

"Sarah Palin is the US' s answer to Margaret Thatcher! Anyone who thinks she cannot handle the job or deal briskly and efficiently with ANY issue, including foreign governments as well, they haven't met our Sarah.

As an Alaskan resident as well as a resident of Wasilla , AK , where Sarah Palin was at one time Mayor,  I can speak with confidence. Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska is exactly what she portrayed during her introduction this morning and exactly what our US Government needs. She is ethical to a fault (if there is such a thing), a refreshing change to the status-quo and as smart and determined a PERSON (gender really isn't an issue here as far as I'm concerned) as anyone could ask for at the head of government.

Sarah is no small town mayor, she just *started out* there. As Mayor of Wasilla, she brought this small town through a lot of GOOD changes and left it at the end of her term having grown to the 4th largest CITY in Alaska.  A  lot of growth and a stronger economic base than ever before.

She has EXECTUTIVE experience *running a government* (something NONE of the other candidates can actually boast, even John McCain) as Governor of Alaska and got there by defeating the *incumbent* Republican Governor, who was definitely part of the old school and who WAS very much in the pocket of the big oil companies. We in Alaska wanted change  and we got it in the person of Sarah Palin!

Sarah Palin is everything she looks to be and more. Her approval rating as Governor of Alaska has been as high as 95% and is currently leveled out consistently in the upper 80 percentile throughout the state (and in both parties) - the HIGHEST approval rating of ANY sitting Governor.

Sarah has been turning around corruption in the Legislature of Alaska - turning things on their ear for that matter; cutting spending in spite of the increased income the state is currently receiving due to the high oil prices - she has insisted on putting a huge amount of the "windfall" into savings for the future rather than spending, spending, spending - and has insisted from the get-go on what she refers to as "honest, ethical and transparent governing" - no more closed door meetings and dealings - the big oil companies thought she would be a pushover and have learned better to their chagrin.

She understands the "real people" and the economic issues we all face (Alaskans along with the rest of the country) - she was one of "us" not long ago. Rather than passing useless "laws" or throwing money at pet projects, she (most recently) temporarily suspended the state gas tax (on gasoline at the pumps, fuel oil and natural gas for homes, etc.) and has ordered checks issued to ALL residents of Alaska this fall in an attempt to assist with the burden of high fuel costs for the upcoming winter. I could go on and on, but that's enough for now <smile>. She isn't doing these things to be popular.  She is doing it because her constituents are HURTING financially and she can help.

She became Governor of Alaska by defeating the Incumbent Republican Governor and doing it *without* the money or the support of the Republican Party, which was amazing in itself - and she won by a landslide. The "powers that be" at that time totally underestimated Sarah and learned better the hard way. She has done exactly what she claimed she was going to do and is just as popular today as the day she was elected - perhaps more so since even the Democrats up here seem to like her - she works well with both sides in the Legislature here.

Sarah "belongs" to us (Alaskans) ... and although we are going to be terribly sorry to see her leave before she finishes the job she started here (two years ago) straightening out OUR State <grin> ... we understand she is needed for a bigger purpose and hopefully her Lt. Governor will be able to fill her shoes here and continue the job.

As for worrying about what would happen if McCain were to die or step down or whatever ... Theta, up here in AK we've only been wondering how long we would be able to KEEP Sarah in Alaska and have seen her as our first woman President of the USA from the start. It's always been a matter of whether she would wait until the end of her TWO terms as Governor (no doubt at ALL that she would be re-elected if she ran for a second term at the end of her current term) ... or end up in Washington sooner. She could do the job TODAY.

Personally, I feel a lot better about McCain now that I know he has someone as savvy, as strong, as ethical and as steady as Sarah at his back. She will be an excellent Vice President ... and my guess is will be our US Republican Presidential candidate in four years - AND by then the country will KNOW her and will love and respect her as we do here - and she'll win by as much of a landslide as she did here in Alaska. I only wonder if McCain has a clue what he is unleashing on the US of A <grin>. She is going to be a fresh wind, but also a strong wind.

Is that enough of an endorsement? If not, I'll add this ... Jerry and I have for many years felt the best "vote" was to vote for the lesser of two "evils" and hope they didn't do too much damage. Two years ago during our State Governor's race was the first time EVER that we actually asked for not just a little sign to put in our yard showing our support of our candidate (something we've never felt the desire to do at all before) - we asked for a full 4' x 8' "SARAH PALIN FOR GOVERNOR!" sign and were proud to have it. She hasn't let us or Alaska down. She will do the same for the USA if given the opportunity.

Feel free to pass this on to anyone who may be interested (and spam those who aren't!). "

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'nuff said

Sarah Palin speaks at Wasilla Assembly of God Church

mr. obama does not understand

preserve freedom

As the lines between the two major political parties draw closer together, it becomes ever more difficult to make an informed choice between candidates.

For me, it used to be such a clear choice.  The Republican party once stood for most of my personal beliefs:  the sanctity of life, small government, personal responsibility, freedom of religion, the right to keep and bear arms, reduced taxation, etc..

The tragedy of the attack on the World Trade Center seems to have escalated the change of policy where I find myself more and more in disagreement with the GOP.  I celebrate the removal of Sadaam Hussein from power but I just can not figure out why we are still in IRAQ.  I watch as our local politicians and those in Washington, on both sides of the fence, become more corrupt with each tick of the clock; neither side stands for righteousness.

I can't find anything in the Democrat Party with which to side.  They stand for the death of unborn children, celebrating and promoting immorality, gun control, huge government and taxation, impowering irresponsibilty, racial impowerment and the oppression of Christianity.  Some say they want to vote against the party of President Bush because 4000 American soldiers have died in Iraq since the war began; yet these same voters will vote to enable the daily killing of 4000 unborn children.  Lunacy or planned unrighteousness?

I will have to make my stand on a couple of issues and trust God for the rest.