Palin: Does Obama Think Terrorists Are The Good Guys?

With one day to go until the election's conclusion, Sarah Palin has really ramped up her rhetoric, suggesting during a stop on Monday that Barack Obama thought terrorists were "the good guys."

"What do they think?" she declared at one point. "Do they think the terrorists have all the sudden become the good guys and changed their minds? No, the terrorists still seek to destroy America and her allies and all that it is that we stand for: freedom, tolerance, and equality. The terrorists have not changed their minds."

The comments, delivered to a crowd in Jefferson City, Missouri, are the latest in the slash-and-burn rhetoric from the Alaska Governor. Earlier in her address -- which seemed clearly non-scripted -- she accused Obama of wanting to drastically slash the defense budget during a time of war.

There is a particular poignancy to the terrorism card being played at this juncture. The country's reaction to 9/11 has defined the last three congressional elections. But it was the 2004 presidential contest in which the candidates were judged most scrupulously on their commander-in-chief mettle. Voters have moved on, clearly, from '04. But that doesn't necessarily mean that terrorism isn't a divisive electoral issue. It is just that the discussion is no longer weighed down by simplicity. Accusing Obama of coddling up to terrorists or wanting to slash the defense budget hasn't had its desired affects. In a recent ABC poll, 49 percent of voters said they trusted McCain best to handle the issue of terrorism, only two percentage points more than Obama.

Comments

[jeanrenoir]

Palin is such a swine.

[DanielTruth]

This is going to be so fun to watch you guys loose tommorrow

We are already planning a party

[bluecatz]

From novelty to t r a s h in less than 60 days...

[goodnessgracious1234]

Yet again, Sarah Palin shows her stripes as being a hate monger.

Everyone vote!

[Twinkie]

Todd Palin was the REAL Oklahoma bomber

[Ygorwells]

To say she is a dingbat is an insult to Edith Bunker.

[Clay4bc]

Palin said "No, the terrorists still seek to destroy America and her allies and all that it is that we stand for: freedom, tolerance, and equality."
Actually, that is what the Democratic party stands for. The Republicans want nothing to do with "freedom", "tolerance", or "equality". That is obvious by their "tolerant" attitudes towards others (he's a communist! they yell!), their bringing "freedom" to other countries in the world in order to secure their oil, and their "sincere" belief in "equality" even here in the USA where the top one percent of the country has well over 90 percent of the wealth, and African Americans and other minority groups are treated fairly. Freedom, tolerance and equality indeed....

Don't forget to vote - for Obama!

[majorteddy]

Hey Palin, you talkin about the witch doctor or the AIP?

[tanwasp]

Why all the hate? Does everyone on this site have some sort of an aversion towards a hard working-no nonsense woman that has worked her way up without taking any bribes or special favors like other slimy politicians? This is ridiculous, as far as I am concerned you are all hate mongering simpletons. Enjoy your cool aid and lattes on your campus coffee house!

[Scoot2711]

excuse me but I don't have time for lattes. I go to bed at 2 a.m. and wake up at 6 a.m. every day. I work hard, I think hard, and I care deeply for my country. And one thing I know for sure: this "no nonsense woman" is a really a "no sense woman." I cannot wait for a woman to be our first President, but one thing I know for sure: I want a woman who is intelligent, articulate without a teleprompter, compassionate, and has real integrity. I am so so so ready to send Ms Sarah back to Alaska so that I can baska in Obama's glory on November 5.

[missjabez]

Sarah Palin is a disgrace to female political candidates. She's also a disgrace as a human being.

[Bronx56]

That is even more hilarious than Godzilla from Wasilla....Back under yer rock.......game over.......

[MajorKong]

Let's watch as tanwasp attempts the triple strawman ad-hominem with a backflip dismount.

And he does it! The crowd goes wild!

[IBOAT]

The problem is, she is the simpleton, not very educated, not sure she can get educated because that is her style mentally. She would have to change too much which would confuse her simple mind which can only hold about two thoughts a day. The other thing which is very evident is that she is a vengeful person and will take steps to silence the people she is against. (thats why she has been successful in Moose country. Bush exists and McSame says he is not Bush (although he voted his policies 90% of the time.) Sarah would outdo Bush in the LameDuck department and we don't want any more of that. Sarah =McSame=Bush. Sorry to offend your delicate senses.

[dmwirth]

Palin is not a good American. She is an awful, selfish person. No matter what she wants you to believe, she has no Christian values. I am so tired of those that use the pulpit to espouse hate and fear often in the name of Christ.

Sarah, next time you step up to a microphone, think about what Jesus would really want you to say. I mean, really think about it. Put aside your selfish, power grubbing behavior and think like a real Christian.

Or, keep it up and know you will burn in hell for using your power for hate and not love.

And you know America, we live on the planet Earth. We are all responsible for what happens here. There are people in pain and are dying, many due to the actions of those that feel America is the most important thing. I am sure that would make Jesus happy too.

Peace Sarah!

[The Lorax]

I don't think she wants peace.

[YellowDogInRedCounty]

Lip stick or not, she is a viIe P l G.

[The Lorax]

That's an insult to pigs :)

[sacrebleu]

Before she leaves the "national scene," I just wish I could get close enough to her to ri.p that pol.ar be.ar brooch off her lapel and scr.atch her eyes out with the pln cl.asp. Is that too much to ask?

[The Lorax]

I second that. How dare she, miss "I am suing Washington for listeng them edangered so I can't drill". GRRR

[David1752]

I did'nt click the video because I hope after tomorrow I never have to here her big mouth again.

[jollyelle]

And the medical records are....................WHERE????????????

[Scoot2711]

nowhere to be found because this 44 year old woman did not give birth last spring.

[theprez21]

She sat on a radio prank for 7 minutes and was asked about the FLynt 'Nailin Palin' documentary and did not realize that she was being punked; and she thinks she has the wisdom to criticize Obama?

[sacrebleu]

Before she leaves the "national scene" forever, I would just like one opportunity to rip that polar bear brooch off her lapel and scratch her eyes out with the pin clasp. Is that too much to ask?

[missjabez]

I'd like to rip her weave out and and take her glasses and stomp on them.