Damning With Faint Praise

Dick Cheney thinks Sarah Palin can be an "effective" vice president. Wow. Does that mean she could be just like him? Or does it mean she could work the vice presidency like others before him?

Hmmm. Depends on what John McCain is looking for. Does he want someone to do all the heavy lifting while he remains detached from the economic and foreign policy issues facing the country like our current administration? Does he want someone he can groom for the 2012 presidential campaign so Republicans can try to create another dynasty? Is he simply trying a cynical approach to wooing women (don't even get me started on why his campaign thinks his wealthy accomplished wife needs a stupid cookie recipe on their website)?

I don't like Sarah Palin's politics. I think she's a hypocrite regarding choice, I hunted with my dad as a kid but don't believe the NRA needs to support my right to an AK-47, I have a rich spiritual life but don't believe God's will is at stake and Alaska is the poster child for earmarks.

Do I envy her willingness to step up and take on this potentially historical task. You bet I do!Even more I envy the support system she has that permits her to do that. Maybe the real reason Sarah Palin is so popular: Many women would settle for their families to simply pick up after themselves.

The Money Shuffle

Here is my video response to John McCain's exciting new tax code plan according to the Wall Street Journal.