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PALIN BLOG: Live from Hurkamp Park
Notes from inside the rally at Hurkamp park.
Date published: 10/27/2008 BY CHELYEN DAVIS Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin warned a cold but cheering crowd here today that Democratic candidate Barack Obama’s talk of “spreading the wealth” is socialism and that the Democrat has “an ideological commitment to higher taxes.” “Senator Obama says he wants to spread the wealth,” Palin said. “Today is not the time to experiment with socialism ... His plan to redistribute wealth punishes hard work, it will stifle creativity.” With a week to go before the election, Palin focused much of her speech on the economy and taxes, saying that she and presidential candidate John McCain will stimulate the economy by cutting taxes on people and businesses. “We will bring tax relief to every American and every business,” Palin said. “We need someone with a bold and free and fair plan of action to get this country moving in the right direction ... Our economic plan is a pro-growth, pro-private sector agenda.” Fredericksburg was the second of three rallies Palin held in Virginia today. Polls are showing the race here is tight, although most give Obama a slight lead. Palin and Virginia politicians who spoke before her told the crowd not to believe the polls, but instead to work hard in the next week to prove them wrong. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE: 1:36 p.m. The Rally is over, the rain is coming down and people are trying to get out of the rain as fast as they can. ----------- It's starting to rain and we have no shelter so this blog is taking a break! Palin's touting McCain as the best leader in these times and outlining what she describes his pro-growth, pro-economy plans.lll A construction worker from White Oak in southern Stafford is introducing them to the crowd.
UPDATE: 1 p.m. With "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton blaring from the speakers, Todd and Sarah Palin are taking the stage. UPDATE: 12:53 p.m. Palin's bus just pulled up
UPDATE: 12:44 Word is Palin's about 10 minutes away from downtown. Now playing: "Right Here, Right Now," by Van Halen.
UPDATE: 12:27 p.m. A man is standing behind the press bleachers holding a sign in our direction that says: "Down with NBC News, ABC News, CBS News." We don't know his thoughts on fredericksburg.com news.
UPDATE: 12:15 p.m. Former governor and current Senate candidate Jim Gilmore is now speaking.
Date published: 10/27/2008
Opiniontoshare
(posted by
GaryShorts
, Oct. 29, 2008 1:46 pm)
I understand your point. However, I would never throw to the curb a child because the parent cannot handle the financial responsibilities to provide food and shelter. Many times people do work, two jobs, but because they are unskilled or uneducated they do not receive enough compensation to live on (working poor). That is not the fault of the child, so why do you believe that our welfare system should not protect the child because of failures of the parent?
"You need to read every post here a little more
(posted by
Talisman
, Oct. 29, 2008 5:08 am)
carefully, then you might realize who the cry babies are. Whether I was a Republican or Democrat, I would be ashamed to admit I was a Democrat right now. The only way you seem to be able to prove your point is by name calling and being nasty.Do some more homework, Dems...you're ignorant!!" quote from mysoldiers mom. What an intelligent person she is telling us to quit being nasty and calling us ignorant. Hmmm, sounds like McCain and Palin speaking through her. More republican nonsense and hypocrisy.
GaryShorts continued
(posted by
Opiniontoshare
, Oct. 28, 2008 7:24 pm)
includes providing for them financially. I don't think that is too much to ask.
GaryShorts
(posted by
Opiniontoshare
, Oct. 28, 2008 7:22 pm)
I can make a distinction between somebody who is thrown out of work for reasons beyond his/her control, and a lazy, irresponsible person who is perpetually unemployed due to his/own choices. There is nothing wrong with temporary unemployment benefits, when there is an expectation that the person receiving them will eventually get a job. And I support helping the disabled. But over the long run, I expect other able-bodied parents to do what I do: Take responsibility for their own children, and that
mysoldiersmom-Here's a few facts
(posted by
kspecial
, Oct. 28, 2008 4:26 pm)
Suppose we assume Clinton signing the Gramm-Leach-
Bliley Act precipitated the sub-prime lending fiasco. He
didn't author the bill, the Republican congress did. Fannie
and Freddie give money to both parties, not to mention all
the rest of America. America isn't suffering compared with
99% of people on this planet. Taxes will probably go up
regardless of D or R's winning, but it's speculation at this
point.We're not in a recession. Your son's name is Glenn,
AKA: Need to Get Drunk.(Enough homework 4u?)
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