For Susie in Texas

As most of you who read this blog know, I rarely write about politics here. The main reason is that I see this as a blog mainly about knitting (OK, and cats, too - but who can resist when one has beloved pets?). Everyday life is also a topic. Work, due to the confidential nature of what I do, is not a frequent topic. Politics, either - probably because I don't like how divisive the dialogue can be. I like to avoid the visceral, emotional reaction that often arises (on all sides) in political discussions. It may be avoidance on my part - an excuse for not standing up in the public forum of the internet. Another excuse - I deal with conflict and solving the problems of conflict every day at work.

However, I find politics interesting. DH is a political junkie - he reads more political sites and blogs than I read knitting sites and blogs - and that's saying something. You will find me frequently commenting over at Jean's blog.

So Susie in Texas commented that she'd like to know my sources for my comments about Sarah Palin. So, Susie, here are my sources.

To see coverage of her ethics problem, see here, here, and here.

For information about how the Republicans are claiming she has foreign policy experience, see here, here, here, (see John Bolton's quote) and here.

For information on her support or lack of support for that pork barrel project - the bridge to nowhere, see here.

It appears from her answers on a questionnaire (when running for governor) that the pledge of allegiance is connected to (or was written by?) the founding fathers and she doesn't know the duties of the Vice-President of the U.S.

I don't think there will be another such important presidential election in my lifetime. So be patient, dear readers - especially those that may not share my viewpoints. Until November 4th, there may be more political posts.