* "You got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy.”

The "FIRST"? Wow...

* “You cannot go to a 7/11 or a Dunkin’ Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent.”

Way to go Joe... insult yet another constituency.

* To State Senator Chuck Graham, Joe implored ...: “Chuck, stand up, let the people see you.”

Hey Joe.., did you or your staff happen to notice that Chuck is in a wheelchair? Sheesh!

* "Hillary Clinton is as qualified or more qualified than I am to be vice president of the United States of America", "Quite frankly it might have been a better pick than me"

Hey Joe... we can agree on something! Obama made a terrible pick and showed lack of judgement.

* "We want to take money ...."

Yes Joe... we know.

*.... "and put it back in the pocket of middle-class people."

What about "poor" people Joe? Oh, that's right. You took care of that already. You donated $995 to charity ( $400 of that was an unspecified "non-cash" gift, reducing the real cash donation to $595 )... out of your $360,000.00 income last year. How about this Joe, give up your salary as a politician for the coming year and give it to the middle class instead. Then you don't have to steal it in the form of higher taxes from other people so that you can play a phony santa claus trying to buy votes with liberal income redistribution schemes.

* ...( continuing in his statement about taking money ( through higher taxes) and putting it in the pocket of the middle-class , Joe said..) “It’s time to be patriotic … time to jump in, time to be part of the deal, time to help get America out of the rut.”

Thanks Joe. Thanks for helping us all understand what the word "patriotic" means. Paying more taxes. I don't suppose being patriotic would be something like supporting the troop surge, which you declared a "failure". I don't suppose it would be anything like supporting General Petraeus to whom exactly 1 year ago you demanded to end the surge and bring the troops home declaring you had no reason to believe the violence would end in Iraq despite General Petraeus telling you that his commanders see improvement in security and reductions in violence. Who was it, Joe, that was the lone voice on your foreign relations committee who warned that it would be rash to jump to conclusions and force an end to the war? That's right... it was Senator John McCain. Guess what Joe? He was right, you were wrong. You flubbed it again Joe.

So , Flubber Biden, flubbing his way through his Senate career with his ridiculous comments and inept analysis, is now the VP candidate? Good Lord! If Obama wins, Flubber is only one heartbeat away from the Presidency! We simply can't allow Flubber Biden to flub-up the country too! What a scary thought!

- Mike Silverman, Milford MA

Listen up. We have a profound moment in history to observe and act upon. Here are some of the key core values that Governor Sarah Palin represents;

* Pro Life,

* Pro cutting taxes

* Pro School Choice

* 100% Against embryonic Stem Cell Research,

* Pro second Amendment

* Pro military strength and the supports the war on terror.

* Does not support the theory of man-made global warming.

Governor Sarah Palin has all the credentials of a great Conservative leader, and the warm endearing personality of the typical neighborhood mom and wife caring for her family. An opportunity presents itself now for the Republican Party that has not been available since President Ronald Reagan left office. A genuine Conservative stands before us, not just a Conservative politician, but a down to earth woman who lives her daily life by the same Conservative core values that the great silent majority of Americans live by as a matter of individual moral choice. Sarah Palin is us. She is "us". She knows what "we" know, that there is a difference between right and wrong, good and evil, that moral values are not gray clouds of confusion that no one can decipher. She doesn't welcome the lunatic fringe as normal. The left wing press is scared to death of her. I see it. You can all see it. They are choking on their own tongues, because they know..., they know.... Sarah Palin is "not" their champion. Sarah is a "genuine" reflection of the same United States founding values that MOST OF THE COUNTRY LIVES, LOVES AND BELIVES IN..., not the three ring circus of modern liberalism highlighted by radical abortion views, gay marriage, loose borders, amoral sexual behavior, Banning guns, hatred of anything military, protecting bad public schools, etc..., the appearance of Sarah as a viable candidate for Vice President, and thus in line to potentially be President herself, has set off a one megaton nuclear explosion of hand-wringing desperation in the dank crevasses of Liberal institutions, and it has bubbled up through their greasy cauldrons of vitriol and hate in the form of childish vicious personal attacks on her. There is a truly profound moment here. The spirit of our nation's founders may live again in the form of a very American woman, Sarah Palin. This is not a time for doubts, not a time for equivocation. Our Founding Fathers believed in Providence. That very Providence has touched us here and now with a chance to turn this country's vision back to the foundation on which it was built. This gift MUST not pass us...,Sarah Palin MUST make it to the White House. We hold a profound moment in our country's history in our hands, and this Representative Republic that our forefathers had the wisdom to craft for us.., is the tool we must use now to validate the vision they had for this country. We must make sure it happens.

- Mike Silverman, Milford MA

I thought about what comments I might add to my blog today. But I have been so inspired by the story of Sarah Palin, that I felt I'd like to try something different. Here then is my poetic tribute to Sarah. I call it, Sarah Barracuda.
 
SARAH BARRACUDA

In the cool glow of a wilderness
Left to the grace of God,

In the late breaking nights of Alaska,
Where ice is never thawed,

In the wild morning beauty
Of islands steeped in haze,

There still are trails that got thier start
With a pioneering blaze.

The bravest of explorers
Crossed the harsh terrains

And built up strong foundations,
And Thier spirit still remains.

In different ways, but much the same,
Resolved in thier decision,

Pioneers today display
That same courageous vision,

A fighter's heart , a love for life,
Committed to be free,

Sarah proves those founding men
Are not mere history.

Barbra Washburn conquered mountains,
Sarah Conquered corruption,
 
From Wasilla to the snowcapped ranges
Formed from old eruptions,
 
By silver plains and ancient glaciers,
Lands to hunt and roam,

Sarah keeps tradition
With her family and home.

Like those who came before her
When the trail was so untamed,
 
She defends the place she loves
Proud and unashamed.

Some may think they'll stop her,
Freeze her in her tracks,

But she'll defend her family
No matter who attacks,

Savage critics swinging knives
Had better be aware,

A Barracuda's bite is not
A pleasant thing to bear.

  
- Mike Silverman , Milford MA