Now I am really not one to get in the middle of politics, however...when I heard that Sarah Palin, the mother of 5, was chosen by McCain to be his running mate, I had a few concerns, and then ended with, "well, this is probably a shoe in for Obama now".
I really think this Palin lady is a bad choice, because she is either going to neglect her work to the fullest potential at some point, or neglect her 5 children, putting them in the hands of others. Being a Republican, I would think that family plays a significant role in her life, but she would rather work, than raise her children. What does that tell you she believes about family? It tells me that she thinks it is just fine for children to be raised by someone else while their mother works. So, if she ends up vice president, mothers are just going to keep on believing work is their place, and daycare is their children's place!
After listening to Obama speak at the Democratic Convention on Thursday night, I was in awe with how well he delivered what seemed to be an ideal guideline of changes for our country. I know most can not get carried out by his word, or his actions alone, however...I feel that he may not do too bad of a job, if we put him next to McCain and Palin.
I just want to see change, and maybe that change would be a disaster with Obama, but at least it would be something different, right?
Now, I am not swayed to vote for Obama at this point, but I really am turned off by the Republican party, with "family values Palin" taking office!
9.01.2008
Vice President
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yeah Joy you blog!!:)
now i dont want to be judgmental or anything but...Palin's 17 year-old daughter is also pregnant-nuff said!
I have to agree with you Joy. I'm in England so from a political point of view I won't be affected. However I think the last thing this world needs is to send the message to women that it's ok to place work over your children. I don't understand why some women have children! What's the point if you're not going to take the time to raise them and instead pass them off to a nanny/daycare the first chance you get! I don't yet have any children but hope to some day soon and when that day comes I want to be there for every first word, crawl, step, etc. I don't want to hear about it from the child minder.
Thanks Joy, it's really refreshing to hear someone else speak so honestly about this subject. :)
Sorry but it is the quality of time she has with her kids not the quantity.Any way how different is her case from that of Marie Osmond , a single parent with 8 kids as we know and working extremely hard away from home. Apart from the unfortunate blip with her eldest daughters and the internet and her son goping into rehab, her family hasnt suffered. There is an expression - he who casts the first stone.
There is another expression:"Anonymous"...
"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing."
I'm still debating. I don't think we're ever going to hear the end of the war between working mom and stay at home mom.
As for Palin working, I don't see an issue. I can't judge her because of my personal belief on where the mother should be. She may feel her place and calling in life is in the public sector serving as a politician. I'm going to make my decision based on politics and which I think is the better choice.
I will say I'm a huge Obama fan but I think Sarah Palin, as a parent (not just a mother) should have never put her 17 year daughter as the center of all the news organizations.
I don't judge her or her daughter but I think she should have realized the news would just all over this story. Even if the 17 year old daughter said it was ok, as I parent I wouldn't put my daughter in that position to be the center of every news media.
Not just that - the time the VP job will take away from her children, from the youngest who has down syndrome to her 17 year old who's going to have a baby soon.
I think it's fine with a Mother working outside the home, if she wants to or needs to, (I also think it's fine for mothers to stay at home, and understand mothers who stay at home do work hard too if not harder), but my Dad just was talking that as a father, he would put his family first before taking a job where he would never see his children. So it's not just a mother issue.
I think she should have thought of it that way, how much time it'll take away from her family and what her family will have to go through in the media.
Hope you are feeling better (I've been on vacation the last 6 days)
Nancy
Joy, great observation. That is a great perspective. I didn't like the pick of Palin mostly because she was an unknown and I think McCain picked her to sway Hillary voters (or he was trying to get all the SNL and 30 Rock fans ala "Tina Fey"). Anyway, great job Joy.
Hi Joy & Geoff,
Happy 3rd anniversary! Hope you have a great day & year.
Luv & God Bless
Jelly
Sorry to leave this in this thread, but...
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY.
Hope you are having a great day.
When it comes to this election, one really has to research. I still think McCain and Palin are a better team. Obama is a great speaker but get him off the script and he's lousy. He won't get a script to run the office. Besides,I will not vote for someone who refuses to salute the American Flag or even wear an American Flag pin. And that's just the tip of my issues with him. Plus when Michigan Gov. Granholm said he will do for the USA what she did to Michigan- that's really scary. She's made it a mess here.
I am not sure about a Lady VP because of the same conviction you have. But then if I was to go by that, I should not support any women manager, CEO, entertainer (including singers and actresses),doctor,or a regular working women if they have a husband working and kids to raise. Except then I'm not allowing them freedom of choice, and not allowing that the Lord may be calling them to that position.
And about Palin's 17 year old. That would have come out and made news regardless if she tried to hide it. I would guess that Palin and her daughter talked about it and how it will be in the news when she accepted the VP nod. Look at all the news all the prez's kids get. It's not fair to the kids, but it's what a price they feel they have to pay to make the country a better and safer place.
I am not as big of a fan of Obama as I once was due to his choice of VP.
Now you anonymous person who took a swipe at my aunt. Take it from an insider. She is a wonderful mother who has plenty of time with her children. A lot more time than a Vice President would have.
I just wish this election were over...
Yes, choosing a women for VP was out of the norm, but have you thought about the fact that she does have a husband who is a great father and can manage to take care of them while she helps the country. There are a lot of us who work outside the home and manage to raise a wonderful, successful group of children. As for her daughter, don't judge to quickly, you never know what will happen in the lifetime of your own children. They all make mistakes, some bigger than others
you are a very opinionated person and it seems as though rather than raising your children you bash on other people, talk about yourself too much, or are are busy playing "dress up doll" with your daughter. I support Palin whole heartedly. There are plenty of non-recognized mothers like here everywhere. Saying she's not going to have time to be with her family is big words coming from somebody who blogs all day. Do you work full time? Do you have 5 kids?
First of all...I wrote this before knowing of Palin's daughters pregnancy...so I wasn't bashing her on being a bad parent already, and secondly...
If you are going to comment as anonymous, then obviously you aren't someone I care to have their opinion anyway, so stop reading my blog!I wish there was so way to block anonymous readers from commenting, and/or reading my blog without blocking out those readers who aren't so rude, and secretive about their identity!
to the last commenter, who wants to be so secretive with who they are...I didn't say she won't have time for her family, I just want a vice president who gives their ALL to our country, maybe she can...I just was giving MY opinion on MY personal blog!
I am from Alaska and happen to know that her children are not cared for by anyone else except her or her husband. She takes her youngest daughter with her when she can and her youngest child is cared for by her husband who is on leave from his job since she had him. Her oldest children are fully capable of caring for themselves along with their dad. She is fully capable of making sure her children are well cared for. She even cooks their own meals in Alaska. I am sure this may change when she is VP, however she does have a husband who fully supports her choices and will continue to be at her side. As far as her daughter goes, young people make mistakes and here in Alaska we would not have made such a big deal and definitely would leave the subject alone and let her go on with her and Levi's life. Just because her mom is running for VP does not mean we should judge her. She planned to wed before she found out she was pregnant, but OOps OH well. LEAVE HER ALONE!!!
Lori M
Proud to be an ALASKAN and Proud of PALIN
My computer is lame and won't pull up any posts, but this one....anyway, I was just wondering how you are doing/feeling. Just thought that I would drop you a note letting you know I was wondering.
Oh my Joy! I bet you never thought that you would have such jerky people comment about Palin just by your post! There is a way to block anonymous commenters in your settings and comments ...I know plenty of people have done it! Maybe it is time to go Private huh? It is to bad that people are rude to you because of something that you said on your personal blog...you have every right to say or state whatever you want...and if they do not like it...stay the heck away! Sorry...It gets under my skin when people act like this! You are a great mom...and I am jealous that you get to play dress up with Paityn..."ANONYMOUS" must have not been given real cute kids that she could dress up! Have a good one!
Sorry if my last post was to rude...I just get so sick and tired of people leaving rude and hurtful comments when they A)really do not know you and B)Try to hide under an anonymous label...it is ridiculous! I am fine if you would rather not post my last comment, but if you want to...it is fine...I just had to get that off of my chest!
Wow! Some serious opnions here! Joy-you can block anonymous comments I believe. There is an option on your blog set up about people not being able to leave anonymous comments. Do you feel any different after her speech the other night? I was very impressed and thought she did a fantastic job. Keep blogging those opinons girl, I love them!
Joy-got to your settings page and then the comments section. You can at least change the comments to people who have google id's and then somewhat see who is commenting on your blog...
Joy,
"Anonymous" says it all.
One of the definitions of this word is:
"Having no distinctive character or recognition factor"
I think that just about sums this person and her comments up.
although rude might be a better description of her.
Why do people have to get so personal.
You can't be hung for your opinion, it is just that, and as such cannot be wrong.
Sorry you have to put with this kind of thing Joy.
I see you are moderating comments now....dont blame you.
Dont post this if you dont want to, I just wanted to let you know how I felt about this rude person.
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