Comments on: British paper: McCain to put Palin in charge of energy independence as president http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/ The world’s first, full-service conservative Internet broadcast network Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:25:17 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » Anchorage Daily News editorial: Hey, you know who’s been a pretty darned effective governor? http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-2/#comment-1394332 Hot Air » Blog Archive » Anchorage Daily News editorial: Hey, you know who’s been a pretty darned effective governor? Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:15:28 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1394332 [...] It’s a perfect fit, that is, so long as she doesn’t actually have to step in for McCain. The left will seize on this and the detail about her “fearless sense of righteousness” to compare her to Bush, but read it yourself and see if it doesn’t call to mind a different “lightweight” Republican president. If she wins — and no matter what Gallup says, given the electoral vote projections, that’s still a mighty shaky if — then Palinmania could be a huge asset in galvanizing popular support for McCain’s energy policy. Maverick’s mama didn’t raise no dummy. [...] [...] It’s a perfect fit, that is, so long as she doesn’t actually have to step in for McCain. The left will seize on this and the detail about her “fearless sense of righteousness” to compare her to Bush, but read it yourself and see if it doesn’t call to mind a different “lightweight” Republican president. If she wins — and no matter what Gallup says, given the electoral vote projections, that’s still a mighty shaky if — then Palinmania could be a huge asset in galvanizing popular support for McCain’s energy policy. Maverick’s mama didn’t raise no dummy. [...]

]]> By: omnipotent http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-2/#comment-1392471 omnipotent Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:42:44 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1392471 <blockquote>I wish McCain would find a place in his cabinet for Thomas Sowell... DerKrieger on September 6, 2008 at 10:52 PM</blockquote> Yes, the man is a genius.

I wish McCain would find a place in his cabinet for Thomas Sowell…

DerKrieger on September 6, 2008 at 10:52 PM

Yes, the man is a genius.

]]> By: Mr. Wednesday Night http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-2/#comment-1392440 Mr. Wednesday Night Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:15:26 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1392440 It's clear now that her remark in the Kudlow interview wasn't just a Jedi Mind Trick aimed at McCain. They're going to give her plenty to do as VP, because she's proven herself as Governor. What a way to launch her into 2012 as well: Being out front on a huge issue. <strong>John McBrilliant!</strong> It’s clear now that her remark in the Kudlow interview wasn’t just a Jedi Mind Trick aimed at McCain. They’re going to give her plenty to do as VP, because she’s proven herself as Governor.

What a way to launch her into 2012 as well: Being out front on a huge issue.

John McBrilliant!

]]> By: Kevin M http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-2/#comment-1392333 Kevin M Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:12:11 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1392333 Do you know why capitalism works so much better in America than in Britain? It's because English people can't spell 'capitalize' correctly. Do you know why capitalism works so much better in America than in Britain? It’s because English people can’t spell ‘capitalize’ correctly.

]]> By: DerKrieger http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-2/#comment-1392180 DerKrieger Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:52:33 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1392180 I wish McCain would find a place in his cabinet for Thomas Sowell and/or Walter Williams and/or Michael Steele and/or Shelby Steele. I wish McCain would find a place in his cabinet for Thomas Sowell and/or Walter Williams and/or Michael Steele and/or Shelby Steele.

]]> By: JEM http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-2/#comment-1391908 JEM Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:38:17 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1391908 Bolton could never get confirmed by the Senate for any cabinet-level position. Much as I'd like to see it, State is out. National security adviser might be a possibility. I haven't been following closely enough to know what McCain thinks of him. Lieberman at State would be good enough, certainly better than what we've got now. Personally I'd like to see a ruthless housecleaner in that job like Giuliani, but I'm fairly confident that there's a gentlemen's agreement in place on that office. Bolton could never get confirmed by the Senate for any cabinet-level position. Much as I’d like to see it, State is out. National security adviser might be a possibility. I haven’t been following closely enough to know what McCain thinks of him.

Lieberman at State would be good enough, certainly better than what we’ve got now. Personally I’d like to see a ruthless housecleaner in that job like Giuliani, but I’m fairly confident that there’s a gentlemen’s agreement in place on that office.

]]> By: Dusty http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-2/#comment-1391894 Dusty Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:34:50 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1391894 <blockquote>"Why not make her Secretary of Energy rather than VP?"</blockquote> Well, for one, the Secretary of Energy doesn't make policy or have the Prez's ear the way a VP would. Second, a VP in charge of energy policy doesn't need to report to Congress or sit at committee hearings and listen to Dem idiots pontificate and verbally abuse. She can just go on TV and talk to Americans or traipse around the country selling administration policy.

“Why not make her Secretary of Energy rather than VP?”

Well, for one, the Secretary of Energy doesn’t make policy or have the Prez’s ear the way a VP would. Second, a VP in charge of energy policy doesn’t need to report to Congress or sit at committee hearings and listen to Dem idiots pontificate and verbally abuse. She can just go on TV and talk to Americans or traipse around the country selling administration policy.

]]> By: pambi http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-2/#comment-1391880 pambi Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:27:45 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1391880 Ain't this a real BLAST ?? ... hehe Sorry, just having a great deal of fun here in Texas, watching and (albeit gently) educating some really confused dems/libs 'round these parts).. hehehe. Carry on ! :-) Ain’t this a real BLAST ?? … hehe
Sorry, just having a great deal of fun here in Texas, watching and (albeit gently) educating some really confused dems/libs ’round these parts).. hehehe.
Carry on !
:-)

]]> By: Y-not http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-1/#comment-1391825 Y-not Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:46:39 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1391825 Thanks, darury! Thanks, darury!

]]> By: fossten http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-1/#comment-1391797 fossten Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:22:45 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1391797 <blockquote>Rudi - AG Entelechy on September 6, 2008 at 3:14 PM</blockquote>Okay, I'm getting a little tired of the naivete of people calling for Rudy as AG. The AG is in charge of the BATFE, which prosecutes thousands of unconstitutional and corrupt gun laws. Rudy's been shown to be a gun grabber. This would be a disastrous choice for the 2nd Amendment. What we need for AG is somebody like, oh, Aaron Zelman.

Rudi – AG

Entelechy on September 6, 2008 at 3:14 PM

Okay, I’m getting a little tired of the naivete of people calling for Rudy as AG. The AG is in charge of the BATFE, which prosecutes thousands of unconstitutional and corrupt gun laws. Rudy’s been shown to be a gun grabber. This would be a disastrous choice for the 2nd Amendment. What we need for AG is somebody like, oh, Aaron Zelman.

]]> By: darury http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-1/#comment-1391681 darury Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:26:04 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1391681 <blockquote>United States Code, title 18, section 599: Whoever, being a candidate, directly or indirectly promises or pledges the appointment, or the use of his influence or support for the appointment of any person to any public or private position or employment, for the purpose of procuring support in his candidacy shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if the violation was willful, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.</blockquote> Ok, I'm not one of the legal eagles, but I did pass for a laywer when I was young and it impressed girls in bars. :) Anyway.. the way I'm reading that is basically "If you support me, I'll promise you a post as x or y". If anything, Obama's announcement of Caroline Kennedy (one of his staff) as a future ambassador certainly is more incriminating than saying "If I'm elected, here's my team"

United States Code, title 18, section 599:
Whoever, being a candidate, directly or indirectly promises or pledges the appointment, or the use of his influence or support for the appointment of any person to any public or private position or employment, for the purpose of procuring support in his candidacy shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if the violation was willful, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.

Ok, I’m not one of the legal eagles, but I did pass for a laywer when I was young and it impressed girls in bars. :)

Anyway.. the way I’m reading that is basically “If you support me, I’ll promise you a post as x or y”.

If anything, Obama’s announcement of Caroline Kennedy (one of his staff) as a future ambassador certainly is more incriminating than saying “If I’m elected, here’s my team”

]]> By: tarpon http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-1/#comment-1391460 tarpon Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:58:40 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1391460 All of the above. Going to be fun. Anyone else see an obvious "queen bee" problem brewing? All of the above. Going to be fun.

Anyone else see an obvious “queen bee” problem brewing?

]]> By: Y-not http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-1/#comment-1391424 Y-not Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:42:21 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1391424 <blockquote>Really? Care to cite what law exist that states you cannot say who would be in your cabinet if elected? BryanS on September 6, 2008 at 5:02 PM</blockquote> I'm not a lawyer, but I have seen this (below) cited as the basis for candidates not announcing whom their appointees will be. United States Code, title 18, section 599: <em>Whoever, being a candidate, directly or indirectly promises or pledges the appointment, or the use of his influence or support for the appointment of any person to any public or private position or employment, for the purpose of procuring support in his candidacy shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if the violation was willful, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.</em> <a href="http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=198941" rel="nofollow">http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=198941</a> Can any of our legal eagles comment/clarify? I was a bit confused a couple of weeks ago when I heard that Obama's camp announced that Caroline Kennedy would be his ambassador (to England, I believe).

Really? Care to cite what law exist that states you cannot say who would be in your cabinet if elected?

BryanS on September 6, 2008 at 5:02 PM

I’m not a lawyer, but I have seen this (below) cited as the basis for candidates not announcing whom their appointees will be.

United States Code, title 18, section 599:
Whoever, being a candidate, directly or indirectly promises or pledges the appointment, or the use of his influence or support for the appointment of any person to any public or private position or employment, for the purpose of procuring support in his candidacy shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if the violation was willful, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.
http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=198941

Can any of our legal eagles comment/clarify?

I was a bit confused a couple of weeks ago when I heard that Obama’s camp announced that Caroline Kennedy would be his ambassador (to England, I believe).

]]> By: BryanS http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-1/#comment-1391308 BryanS Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:02:04 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1391308 <blockquote> It is, however, illegal for the candidate to name cabinet officials ahead of time. Buford Gooch on September 6, 2008 at 3:11 PM</blockquote> Really? Care to cite what law exist that states you cannot say who would be in your cabinet if elected?

It is, however, illegal for the candidate to name cabinet officials ahead of time.

Buford Gooch on September 6, 2008 at 3:11 PM

Really? Care to cite what law exist that states you cannot say who would be in your cabinet if elected?

]]> By: eaglescout1998 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-1/#comment-1391166 eaglescout1998 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:21:50 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1391166 I agree.... Joe Lieberman as Sec. of Defense. Also, I doubt he would take the job, but I'd put Romney as Sec. of Treasury. Perhaps a draft movement? I agree…. Joe Lieberman as Sec. of Defense. Also, I doubt he would take the job, but I’d put Romney as Sec. of Treasury. Perhaps a draft movement?

]]> By: Mojave Mark http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-1/#comment-1391148 Mojave Mark Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:15:07 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1391148 As a Nevadan I would love to see the dump up and running. <strong>$$$ BRING IT HERE $$$</strong> The opponents are just being wussy-boys. As a Nevadan I would love to see the dump up and running. $$$ BRING IT HERE $$$ The opponents are just being wussy-boys.

]]> By: indythinker http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-1/#comment-1391137 indythinker Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:11:37 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1391137 At this point, the only jouranlists that can be trusted are British. At this point, the only jouranlists that can be trusted are British.

]]> By: thirteen28 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-1/#comment-1391088 thirteen28 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:59:47 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1391088 <blockquote> Put Joementum as Secretary of Defense, but how about SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN BOLTON? MB007 on September 6, 2008 at 2:10 PM</blockquote> If he does that, the name of the Dept. of State will have to be changed to the Dept. of Kick A$$ and Take Names.

Put Joementum as Secretary of Defense, but how about SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN BOLTON?

MB007 on September 6, 2008 at 2:10 PM

If he does that, the name of the Dept. of State will have to be changed to the Dept. of Kick A$$ and Take Names.

]]> By: Kat_Mo http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-1/#comment-1391066 Kat_Mo Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:54:16 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1391066 Secretary of Energy = Meg Whitman? or Carly fiorini? Somebody who knows how to get things done and a litte bit about implementing new technologies. Hell, McCain might have an administration of Amazons. Wouldn't that piss bin laden et al off? Secretary of Energy = Meg Whitman? or Carly fiorini?

Somebody who knows how to get things done and a litte bit about implementing new technologies.

Hell, McCain might have an administration of Amazons. Wouldn’t that piss bin laden et al off?

]]> By: Palin’s Roll In McCain’s Administration « Tai-Chi Policy http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-1/#comment-1391046 Palin’s Roll In McCain’s Administration « Tai-Chi Policy Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:48:15 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1391046 [...] Palin’s Roll In McCain’s Administration September 6, 2008 Posted by taoist in Energy, McCain, Politics, Republicans, Sarah Palin. trackback He’s planning to put her in charge of achieving energy independance. [...] [...] Palin’s Roll In McCain’s Administration September 6, 2008 Posted by taoist in Energy, McCain, Politics, Republicans, Sarah Palin. trackback He’s planning to put her in charge of achieving energy independance. [...]

]]> By: NoBordersJose http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-1/#comment-1391030 NoBordersJose Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:43:39 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1391030 <blockquote>How about Tancredo somewhere? :D Metro on September 6, 2008 at 2:26 PM</blockquote> I have been assured that when Juan becomes el Presidente America del Norte that the nativist gringo Tancredo will be appointed permanent ambassador to Chechnya.

How about Tancredo somewhere? :D

Metro on September 6, 2008 at 2:26 PM

I have been assured that when Juan becomes el Presidente America del Norte that the nativist gringo Tancredo will be appointed permanent ambassador to Chechnya.

]]> By: dustoffmom http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-1/#comment-1391021 dustoffmom Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:41:16 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1391021 <blockquote>Doesn’t Treasury usually go to a PhD economist? jazz_piano on September 6, 2008 at 3:20 </blockquote> Yup....and that's precisely why we need an 'actual businessman' in there instead of the talking/thinking heads who only seem to know theory!

Doesn’t Treasury usually go to a PhD economist?

jazz_piano on September 6, 2008 at 3:20

Yup….and that’s precisely why we need an ‘actual businessman’ in there instead of the talking/thinking heads who only seem to know theory!

]]> By: Tuning Spork http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-1/#comment-1390992 Tuning Spork Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:34:52 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1390992 wise_man on September 6, 2008 at 3:27 PM "Aurora" "Esther" "Frontier" "Arctic Fox" wise_man on September 6, 2008 at 3:27 PM

“Aurora”
“Esther”
“Frontier”
“Arctic Fox”

]]> By: wise_man http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-1/#comment-1390957 wise_man Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:27:45 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1390957 I can't wait to find out what the secret service nicknames for the cabinet are going to be. "Moose" "Walrus" .... what else. I can’t wait to find out what the secret service nicknames for the cabinet are going to be. “Moose” “Walrus” …. what else.

]]> By: jazz_piano http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/06/british-paper-mccain-to-put-palin-in-charge-of-energy-independence-as-president/comment-page-1/#comment-1390927 jazz_piano Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:20:53 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=25854#comment-1390927 Doesn't Treasury usually go to a PhD economist? Doesn’t Treasury usually go to a PhD economist?

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