One would think that Australians don't have enough to worry about with our own dud politicians.

Let Americans concern themselves with the madness of their poltical system, and who they are going to vote for. It's nothing to do with us.

The Australian media coverage of American politics is boring and insulting.

So, no one commenting on this thread has seen fit to engage with the central point of the article? ie the idea Palin is an unfit candidate because of her abuse of power.

Good to know that the usual OLO ranters have gone off on a creationist/PC/Christianity tangent, completely ignoring the issue at hand. Thanks especially to rpg for a sophisticated analysis of Australian politics.

Initially I was unsure whether her selection was a masterstroke or monstrously stupid. It hasn't taken long for her actions (rather than her views) to make my mind up. I suspect the Republicans will probably have to ditch Palin before the poll.

Steel Mann,

I have never indicated that I believe that six day Creation should be taught as science (though I believe it). What is obvious as you have acknowledged is that evolution is not science. It is a dishonest disproved theory that is taught as fact to kids. In many ways it is the philosophical base for people who want to ease their consciences when murdering the unborn or being sexually immoral. It is a cloak that many hide behind in order to cover the wickedness in man's heart. The bible clearly tells us that Jesus Christ was our Creator. He will be either Saviour or judge for us all depending upon our response to Him. Thankfully many doctors and scientist are honest enough to expose the theory for the fraud it is.

It would be interesting to know on what criteria Sarah Palin was chosen.

She was a member of The Alaskan Independence Party who saught automony.

Her achievement in two years as governor of the small populated state of Alaska, was cutting funding to areas of social services.

She is under investigation regarding government funding.

She has only recently made her first overseas visit outside the USA.

There again she has strong religous beliefs,is anti-abortion, anti-sex education, anti-contraceptive, anti-gay and believes in the invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Those credentials would please the midwest of America, and should John McCain be elected and is unable to fulfill his office, she would become the president of the USA.

Interesting times ahead!

Well Sells.. your eridite post should have confirmed that MIUAUG will take us in any one of a number of diverse and contradictory directions... most of which are contradictory and malfunctional.

I won't hold my breath for deacons Pericles and CJ to admit this though :)

Oh.. I find it inconsistent to speak meaningfully about our faith and at the same time not see how crucial is the real resurrection :)
blessings.

Runner,
You make a foolish case using Hoyle's 747 comment. The 747 evolved from Hargraeve's kites and the Wrights' efforts as people tried adding ideas. Those bits which were worthwhile succeeded and those which weren't were discarded. That is just what happens in evolution. Do some reading FCS and learn something. I suggest Olivia Judson's blogs at the New York Times for a start.
Sells,
Women's rights supporters don't suggest that abortion is a perfect solution to some individual woman's problem but every healthy woman has an opportunity to become pregnant about 350 times in her lifetime. If she thinks the latest opportunity to give birth wasn't the right occasion for her that is a decision for her not some busybody. Women have been making such decisions for generations often at the risk of their own life. If they make such a decision they should be entitled to do so with a minimum of risk. Most can become pregnant again at a time of their choosing.
Surely in an overcrowded planet with diminishing resources population limitation is a sensible aim! Most Roman Catholics in developed countries ignore the Pope's ridiculous views on contraception.
As for the case against the Republican VP nomination there was sufficient smoke for a state investigation to be launched and to have not been aware of the smoke puts John McCain in a poor light.