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I think that what Daithi was going for was to have a civil discourse on areas in which we disagree. I, for one, grow weary of the over heated rhetoric these days. I am an Obama supporter and am upset by people who say they dislike him and then give as a reason, "Because he's a socialist!" This without any thoughtful listing of the programs he supports that are of a socialistic nature. Equally, I am tired of people bashing Gov. Palin and saying they do so "Because she's stupid!"

There are many reasons that I feel Gov Palin is not a good choice for President. I do not feel that she displayed an adequate ability to think on her feet and give intelligent answers to legitimate questions during the campaign. I feel that her debate with then Sen. Biden consisted mostly of trying to be charming and giving short "sound bite" answers that were answers to questions that she wished the mderator had asked. I would like for her to name a newspaper.

That is the sort of reasoning and discussion that, personally, I would very much like to see taking place about this so very important issue.