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unusualmusic_lj_archive) wrote2008-08-30 12:05 pm
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And the more I see, the worse it gets...
Palintology
Ethics:
o Used the power of her office to try to get her ex-brother-in-law fired, then fired the uncooperative Public Safety Commissioner and replaced him with a known sexual harasser. Yep, she's a Republican, all right.
o Shares the Bush/Cheney approach to government accountability and transparency.
o Broke state law by publicly advocating against a clean water ballot initiative. But she took her governor's hat off first, so it's okay.
o Refused to call for Ted Stevens' resignation after his indictment, even though she had previously done so with an indicted state senator (also Republican).
o Was for the Bridge To Nowhere before she was against it.
o Employed lobbyists to obtain earmarks as both mayor and governor.
Religion & Ideology:
o The Religious Right - and Grover Norquist - love her. This was exactly the kowtow from McCain that they were looking for.
o Totally anti-choice, even in cases of rape or incest.
o Opposes gay marriage and healthcare benefits for gay domestic partners.
o Skeptical of evolution and believes that creationism should be taught, or at least "discussed," in the classroom.
o Huge Pat Buchanan fan. (Apparently it's not mutual.)
o Didn't like Hillary Clinton's "whining." (What is it with Republicans and whining?)
Of course, there's MORE