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Audio: Dobson interviews Palin on faith, family, and the election

posted at 6:07 pm on October 22, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Twenty-seven minutes and no transcript, alas. The best I can do for you are these highlights from Beliefnet. The beginning deals with family issues (Trig especially) and their mutual admiration before segueing into the GOP platform around 15 minutes in. Predictably, the media headline is her telling Dobson that “the right thing for America will be done at the end of the day on Nov. 4.” That’s at around 17:10. My transcript:

You know, I am not discouraged at all, even hearing those poll numbers because, for some reason, I have found myself over and over again in my life being put in these underdog positions. And yet still, when victory needed to be reached in order to meet this greater good, it’s always worked out just perfectly fine despite the fact that over and over again I’ve been — and I know John McCain has been — in underdog positions. To me, it motivates us, makes us work that much harder, and it also strengthens my faith because I’m going to know at the end of the day — putting this in God’s hands — that the right thing for America will be done, the end of the day on November 4th. So I’m not discouraged at all. I’m just fine with the position that we’re in today.

I think she’s saying that the outcome will be fine no matter what because it’ll reflect God’s will, much as she said she hoped/prayed that the war is in accordance with God’s plan (which the media also distorted), but it’s slightly more ambiguous this time. Either way, it’s a bit more personal and humanizing than the average interview and therefore a good listen just as Saddleback was good viewing. Worth the time if you can spare it.


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Might as well start making a list of the comments which will be taken out of context, spliced, and abused……

Janos Hunyadi on October 22, 2008 at 6:10 PM

It will be fine… Mrs. Vice President.

People are coming to their senses that Biden is dangerously close to being a heartbeat away.

originalpechanga on October 22, 2008 at 6:11 PM

Tomorrow’s headlines:

“Palin Hopes God Will Kill Obambi with Lightning Bolt”

Bishop on October 22, 2008 at 6:11 PM

Will Dobson finally endorse McCain, or only Palin?

Obama might want to share the wealth, but God doesn’t share His throne–maybe He will let McCain/Palin be America’s Caesar.

Steve Z on October 22, 2008 at 6:16 PM

What Sarah Palin actually said:

I’m going to know at the end of the day — putting this in God’s hands — that the right thing for America will be done, the end of the day on November 4th.

Huffpo headline: Palin wants God to destroy America

NY Times headline: Palin says God is on her side; women and minorities hardest hit.

LA Times headline: Palin: McCain Voters Doing Will of God by Voting for Him

Moonbat diary entry: What that blood-drinking b**ch c**t really means is that when the f**king smoke of battle clears over the bodies of the Americans I have slain in the name of f****ing Chimpy McBushitler with weapons furnished by Halliburton, you will see that my victory over the subhuman heathen was clearly the will of the motherf**king Christian God.

ManlyRash on October 22, 2008 at 6:23 PM

The picture reminds of The Sound of Music family. It’s nice to see the Palin family, and Joe the Plumber. They’re most significant in this weird cycle, and thus despised by the media and the lefties.

Entelechy on October 22, 2008 at 6:23 PM

Why is she convinced McCain is going to implement the GOP platform when he has said numerous times he supports stem cell research, won’t ban abortion and thinks gay marriage should be left to the states?

SnarkVader on October 22, 2008 at 6:25 PM

How I’d love to run a psycho ward, if the lefties lose.

Entelechy on October 22, 2008 at 6:26 PM

[DOBSON]: He’s got some pretty powerful things to say and I do hope that the American people are listening to the concerns being expressed. I have to admit that early on, especially during the primaries I had a hard time deciding what direction I thought we ought to go. And there are concerns, have been concerns within the Republican party that really agitated me. But I am telling you the Republican platform is the strongest pro-life, pro-family document to come out of a political party. Even more so than the platforms during the campaigns of Ronald Reagan. There are principles there that just, I’ve been fighting for, for 30-40 years and you are trying to articulate those same principles aren’t you?

[PALIN] Absolutely. And Dr. Dobson thank you so much for recognizing that. This is a strong platform. [inaudible] around the planks in this platform that respect life and respect the entrepreneurial spirit of this great country. And those things, back to the social issues that are what Republicans at least in the past had articulated and tried to stand on. Now finally we have very solid planks in the platform that will allow us to build an even stronger foundation for our country. It is all good and it is encouraging, you would maybe have assumed people would have, that we would have gotten further away from those strong planks. But no, they are there, they are solid, we stand on them and again I believe that it is the right agenda for the country at this time. Very, very clear and contrasted tickets in this election, November 4th. People are going to see the clear contrast, just go to the planks in our platform and that is where you see them.

[DOBSON] In your private conversations with Senator McCain is it your impression that he also strongly supports those views? I know that he did not oppose that platform when it was written. Do you think he will implement it?

[PALIN] I do, from the bottom of my heart. I am such a strong believer that McCain believes in those strong planks and we do have good conversations about some of the details too, about the different planks and what they represent. And I’m very heartened that John McCain, he doesn’t want a vice-president who will check the opinions of me at the door and we talk about some of these. And they are very important. It’s most important though, as you are suggesting that Americans know that John McCain is solidly there on those solid planks in our platform that build the right agenda for America.

SnarkVader on October 22, 2008 at 6:26 PM

Entelechy on October 22, 2008 at 6:23 PM

She worships God and refuses to kill defective children. This separates her from them and they despise her for it.

I have never, in my entire life, seen a more accurate earthly metric for separating good from evil.

ManlyRash on October 22, 2008 at 6:27 PM

How I’d love to run a psycho ward, if when the lefties lose.

FIFY

ManlyRash on October 22, 2008 at 6:28 PM

SnarkVader, stem cell research s/b supported (I know there are several kinds), just not paid for by the government, Roe v. Wade is still the law, and marriage and other such items s/b left to federalism. Can’t be a conservative, selectively.

Entelechy on October 22, 2008 at 6:29 PM

Manly, please consider reading my comments on cooking/writing, etc., beginning with here, and following my nom, and Manly. You’re in there, all over. If you’ve done so already, please ignore this.

Entelechy on October 22, 2008 at 6:33 PM

Will Dobson finally endorse McCain, or only Palin?

Obama might want to share the wealth, but God doesn’t share His throne–maybe He will let McCain/Palin be America’s Caesar.

Steve Z on October 22, 2008 at 6:16 PM

He already endorse McCain because he chose Palin

ConservativePartyNow on October 22, 2008 at 6:34 PM

stem cell research s/b supported (I know there are several kinds)

The only stem cell research most conservatives have a problem with is Embryonic stem cell research, as it requires abortion to acquire the cells in question. There are other variants of stem cells that can be acquired in other ways that don’t require killing someone to get them.

*eats*

Grue in the Attic on October 22, 2008 at 6:35 PM

SnarkVader, stem cell research s/b supported (I know there are several kinds), just not paid for by the government, Roe v. Wade is still the law, and marriage and other such items s/b left to federalism. Can’t be a conservative, selectively.

Entelechy on October 22, 2008 at 6:29 PM

The platform Dobson is talking about would ban embryonic stem cell research, all forms of abortion and included a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. McCain disagrees with all three of these so why is she telling Dobson he will implement them when he has said he won’t?

SnarkVader on October 22, 2008 at 6:36 PM

I have never, in my entire life, seen a more accurate earthly metric for separating good from evil.

ManlyRash on October 22, 2008 at 6:27 PM

Btw, I beat you to your comment on the self-destruction of humanity, just a few comments above yours. 100% agreement - just a matter of time, due to stupidity, ignorance, and lack of real progress as a ‘humanity’. I refuse to type the word any more, without single quotes. After the fall of the iron curtain I had hope. After 2000 I realized it was just a lull.

Entelechy on October 22, 2008 at 6:36 PM

It will be fine… Mrs. Vice President.

People are coming to their senses that Biden is dangerously close to being a heartbeat away.

originalpechanga on October 22, 2008 at 6:11 PM

I don’t know, I believe Biden is more qualified than Obambi…

neuquenguy on October 22, 2008 at 6:37 PM

McCain disagrees with all three of these so why is she telling Dobson he will implement them when he has said he won’t?

SnarkVader on October 22, 2008 at 6:36 PM

Heh, GWB said a few things, which he then promptly ignored. They all do to a point, and I don’t mind. What I do mind is blatant and constant lying - see the O-camp.

Maybe she meant when she’ll be president.

Entelechy on October 22, 2008 at 6:39 PM

McCain disagrees with all three of these so why is she telling Dobson he will implement them when he has said he won’t?

SnarkVader on October 22, 2008 at 6:36 PM

I’m pretty sure McCain is against Embryonic stem cell research, considering he’s strongly pro-life.

Don’t know off the top of my head about the other two, I’ll look it up later.

*eats*

Grue in the Attic on October 22, 2008 at 6:40 PM

SnarkVader, fwiw, I believe the stem cell research will progress in ways such that we no longer need the embryonic kind. Just an aside, for now.

Entelechy on October 22, 2008 at 6:41 PM


So I’m not discouraged at all. I’m just fine with the position that we’re in today

.
Sarahcuda does not want change. awesome

custer on October 22, 2008 at 6:41 PM

If she likes the position they’re in, she must know numbers we don’t.

Entelechy on October 22, 2008 at 6:43 PM

John McCain Defends Embryonic Stem Cell Research Backing in Florida Stop

by Steven Ertelt
LifeNews.com Editor
January 25, 2008

Tallahassee, FL (LifeNews.com) — Republican presidential candidate John McCain has taken a pro-life position on abortion, but his views on embryonic stem cell research are a cause for concern among many pro-life advocates. The Arizona senator defended his position in support of the destructive research at a Florida campaign stop.

McCain said he continues to support forcing taxpayers to fund the research, which involves the destruction of human life and has never helped patients, but called his support for it “a very agonizing and tough decision.”

“All I can say to you is that I went back and forth, back and forth on it and I came in on one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever had, in favor of that research,” he said, according to a Catholic News Agency report.

“And one reason being very frankly is those embryos will be either discarded or kept in permanent frozen status,” he explained.

“I understand how divisive this is among the pro-life community,” McCain added.

SnarkVader on October 22, 2008 at 6:43 PM

Grue in the Attic on October 22, 2008 at 6:35 PM

Indeed

Entelechy on October 22, 2008 at 6:50 PM

How dare, how dare these people have religious convictions that have not been vetted for PC considerations by the MSM. Oh, this is just so much bigger than Reverend Wright. Just you wait till I get back to my office and my word processor…..

hawkdriver on October 22, 2008 at 6:58 PM

Here’s the whole broadcast.

ConMom on October 22, 2008 at 7:02 PM

Doh, sorry, didn’t see Allah linked it. Didn’t think he’d know about CitizenLink from Focus on the Family. Sorry, Allah!

ConMom on October 22, 2008 at 7:03 PM

Please say a payer for Gov Palin and for the McCain/Palin ticket. IT is in God’s hands. I refuse to believe that God does not have a plan for this great country. It has been and will continue to be a force for good.

unseen on October 22, 2008 at 7:05 PM

SnarkVader on October 22, 2008 at 6:43 PM

And now I am sad.

*lurks*

Grue in the Attic on October 22, 2008 at 7:06 PM

I think she’s saying that the outcome will be fine no matter what because it’ll reflect God’s will, much as she said she hoped/prayed that the war is in accordance with God’s plan

That’s well done for an ‘atheist’. I’m impressed. I bet we can get you back to faith in Christ when you realize it is more about God’s love than His punishment. This creation and everything in it are awesome no matter what the government does. What is the political party of a leaf? a mountain? any animal?

ThackerAgency on October 22, 2008 at 7:06 PM

I have never, in my entire life, seen a more accurate earthly metric for separating good from evil.
ManlyRash on October 22, 2008 at 6:27 PM

I’m going to know at the end of the day — putting this in God’s hands — that the right thing for America will be done, the end of the day on November 4th. — Palin

You BOTH ‘get it’ !! HE watches, and INTENTLY.
Regardless of which ticket, His will be done.

pambi on October 22, 2008 at 7:10 PM

Palin - Harmless
McCain - Charmless
Biden - Gormless
Obama - Ragnarok

sulla on October 22, 2008 at 7:13 PM

What is the political party of a leaf? a mountain? any animal?

Green Party, Shinto Sect, Arctolatrys.

Bishop on October 22, 2008 at 7:14 PM

Obama - Ragnarok

sulla on October 22, 2008 at 7:13 PM

Fimbulwinter has to come first.

Bundle up folks, it’s gonna be a cold one.

/iSarc

*eats*

Grue in the Attic on October 22, 2008 at 7:15 PM

Fylliz fiǫrvi
feigra manna,
rýðr ragna siǫt
rauðom dreyra.
Svǫrt verða sólskin
of sumor eptir,
veðr ǫll válynd

Vitoð ér enn, eða hvat?

(A Møøse once bit my sister… Nó realli!)

sulla on October 22, 2008 at 7:17 PM

Fimbulwinter is his first term goal.

:)

sulla on October 22, 2008 at 7:18 PM

Fimbulwinter is his first term goal.

:)

sulla on October 22, 2008 at 7:18 PM

So that’s why he wants to control what temperature we keep our houses at. Bastage!

*eats*

Grue in the Attic on October 22, 2008 at 7:19 PM

WAIT… doesn’t this mean Obama is Loki?

*eats*

Grue in the Attic on October 22, 2008 at 7:19 PM

As had been said by a few here in other posts, I cannot tell you I have empirical evidence or poll numbers or what have you, I just sense that Obama will not prevail. Call it spooky…. and I have been as hard on McCain as anyone who is a conservative.

MNDavenotPC on October 22, 2008 at 7:21 PM

I have the power of Mjolnir….. Loki has no chance!

MNDavenotPC on October 22, 2008 at 7:23 PM

Oh well in that case all is right with the world :D

*eats*

Grue in the Attic on October 22, 2008 at 7:25 PM

ManlyRash on October 22, 2008 at 6:27 PM

My feelings exactly and +1 for your interpretation of Palin’s statement and the left’s deconstruction/destruction of it!

ihasurnominashun on October 22, 2008 at 7:34 PM

Grue

Well, one can hope, can’t one? This old Marine will stay close to the top of the wall , just in case, though.

MNDavenotPC on October 22, 2008 at 7:36 PM

Praying for you Sarah and your family.

God IS going to have HIS will accomplished one way or the other !!

Let the haters’ distortion begin …..

defendfaithandfamily on October 22, 2008 at 7:43 PM

ManlyRash on October 22, 2008 at 6:23 PM

If I was a girl, you’d make me drool.

If. No worries.

platypus on October 22, 2008 at 7:45 PM

The Palin pick seems like a “God thing”–evidence that our prayers are not in vain.

jazz_piano on October 22, 2008 at 7:45 PM

Off-topic, I am so delighted to have found all of you–don’t know how I would make it through this election without knowing people like you are out there.

Marines, fans of Norse mythology, Christians of various stripes, a host who claims to be an atheist, ex-Democrats . . . what fun!

jazz_piano on October 22, 2008 at 7:48 PM

If I was a girl, you’d make me drool. If. No worries. - platypus on October 22, 2008 at 7:45 PM

Drool? Nah. Flee in horror, most likely. I have that effect on women and men. And little children, who are rightly terrified of me because I loathe them.

ManlyRash on October 22, 2008 at 7:55 PM

Marines, fans of Norse mythology, Christians of various stripes, a host who claims to be an atheist, ex-Democrats . . . what fun! - jazz_piano on October 22, 2008 at 7:48 PM

You forgot obnoxious, alcoholic, wannabe novelists. *hic*

ManlyRash on October 22, 2008 at 7:57 PM

Ah.. haven’t seen me play my Bodhran yet, have ya? There are so many conservatives with, how shall I say it… outside the box abilities…. to the chagrin of liberals….heh

MNDavenotPC on October 22, 2008 at 7:58 PM

jazz_piano on October 22, 2008 at 7:48 PM

Hot Air is the best. Glad you found it.

Cindy Munford on October 22, 2008 at 8:00 PM

Manly rash

How did you know I’m having my second Jameson straight up…. slainte…. and “blurp”!

MNDavenotPC on October 22, 2008 at 8:09 PM

jazz_piano on October 22, 2008 at 7:48 PM

I agree. I love the diversity of experience and thought we get at HotAir (I know lefties would laugh at that diversity of thought, but, while most of us lean right, we do it in wildly various ways and for different reasons….plus we allow libs to post here, unlike uni-thought sites like DKos and such). Though, I would add the following to your list:

the conservative Jews, conservative minorities and conservatives of the log cabin variety

By bucking the trends and being conservative, you add a voice to the party that is unique and much appreciated.

JadeNYU on October 22, 2008 at 8:13 PM

How did you know I’m having my second Jameson straight up…. slainte…. and “blurp”! - MNDavenotPC on October 22, 2008 at 8:09 PM

Winos like us can smell the booze through the computer…

ManlyRash on October 22, 2008 at 8:17 PM

jazz_piano on October 22, 2008 at 7:48 PM

Welcome - Its a free country and you can find some engaging discussions here - sometimes !!

defendfaithandfamily on October 22, 2008 at 8:28 PM

Still - Brian is missed !!

defendfaithandfamily on October 22, 2008 at 8:29 PM

defendfaithandfamily

indeed.

MNDavenotPC on October 22, 2008 at 9:03 PM

I also keep thinking that God would not allow our country to fall into the hands of Obama. I just cannot believe it will happen. However, if it does, like someone else said, it will be HIS will and we will have to learn from it. The biggest tragedy of all will be if Obama wins and at the end of his first term we’re NOT ready to rise up and take back the WH and Congress.

I just can’t imagine why God would have allowed Sarah Palin to be introduced to us and yet not have her elected on 11.4.08.

Just my inner thoughts spilling out. Never mind.

Oink on October 22, 2008 at 10:16 PM

I also keep thinking that God would not allow our country to fall into the hands of Obama. I just cannot believe it will happen.

If BHO wins, I believe it will be bcause God is judging or disciplining the USA.

jgapinoy on October 22, 2008 at 10:49 PM

Why would God judge or discipline us? Well…

jgapinoy on October 22, 2008 at 10:51 PM

Why would God judge or discipline us? Well…

jgapinoy on October 22, 2008 at 10:51 PM

Didn’t Dobson and some of you extreme righties have some serious bigotry going on against Romney, even writing WARNING LETTERS TO McCAIN THAT HE BETTER NOT CHOOSE ROMNEY FOR VP??!!! Utterly shameful bullying!

Palin’s a joke and Obama’s up with the indies by 20 points! Keep praying everyone–we’ll see what God has in store for the bigots!

Shelby on October 23, 2008 at 1:27 AM

Huckabee: Divine Providence Helps My Poll Numbers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSQNSlUUoOc&feature=related

Shelby on October 23, 2008 at 1:32 AM

She has a relationship with Christ. That is a good thing.
No wonder it seems she has a peace that most of her political
rivals seem not to have when in a middle of a media storm.

dec5 on October 23, 2008 at 2:10 AM


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