A true VP choice.

Hello all, so many events have occurred since my last blog. I plan to resume where I left off though. I would like to offer my prayers and good wishes to all who were affected by Ike. I hope that all the areas in the path of the storm make a speedy recovery back to normality. The next two posts will detail the biographies of each Vice Presidential nominee. I am aware that the mainstream media has as usual chosen one of them as a target. I wonder how cold the Caribou Barbie really is.
Governor Sarah Palin was born on February 11, 1964 in Sandpoint, Idaho. This according to her biography that can be found in the Alaska state web site. She grew up in Wasilla, Alaska. She graduated from Wasilla High School, and went on to attend the University of Idaho. Her biography details how she earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications Journalism. I guess it’s not as good as Princeton in some people’s view though.
Palin’s political history demonstrates her quick rise through the ranks. She served as a city council member in Wasilla from 1992 to 1996 as described in the Governor’s own web site. She also served as Mayor of Wasilla for two terms. So far this is more Executive experience than that of a community organizer I think as she stated in her speech as well at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul.
Governor Palin assumed her role as the current Governor of the state of Alaska on December 4, 2006. The state web site thoroughly describes the various committees she has participated in while Governor. This political campaign has seen many issues come to the surface. Some deal with sensitive topics like the war in Iraq, the environment, and our dependency on OPEC countries for black gold. Alaska has many resources and a close proximity to an old rival Russia.
Governor Palin’s first term marked the first legislative period in which a woman sat in the governor’s chair in Juneau. Two major legislative bills were passed during her first session. One deals with the overseeing of ethics in the legislature in Alaska, and another deals with the construction of a gas and oil pipe line that is environmentally friendly. As mentioned previously one of the concerns lingering in the minds of voters has to do with our current exportation of petroleum from regimes like Saudi Arabia. Governor Palin heads the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, a government agency comprised of several states, who work to preserve and harvest renewable resources found in the United States as stated in the Alaska state home page. I think a great approach toward minimizing our dependency for oil and natural gas from other countries.
I must express my thoughts about Governor Palin. Her Conservative politics are refreshing to hear especially when Congress is full of power hungry, dilapidated, and inept politicians. She will hold the deciding vote in the Senate if elected. Several members of Congress have demonstrated the capacity to fulfill their roles of public servants, but the majority starting at the top Speaker and Senate Majority Leader included has not. Another appealing quality of Governor Palin’s is her willingness to support the troops even when it’s not politically expedient to do so. I know that her son is now involved in the fighting, but she has an unblemished record when it comes to showing her appreciation towards the men and women in uniform. I also applaud her style of intellectually defeating media goons like Charlie Gipson.
I believe that Governor Palin is an excellent choice as VP for Senator McCain. I disagree with her global warming or climate change policies, but over all she is a solid choice. If individuals want to continue to question her based on the actions of her daughter, then I advise them to take a hike in the cold woods of Alaska. James.