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mousepod · 10-03-2008, 06:51 PM

How was "Say it ain't so, Joe" too good to pass up? I know I've been power-reading through LoT lately, but isn't there a discussion in the Movie Musings thread about crappy retreads? Palin's barb was two (count 'em) quotes strung together... nothing new. Sorry, but I don't think she did a good job. I think she regurgitated a few scripted bits as well as a typical high school junior in the school play. I'd love for Brian Williams to ask her: "'Say it ain't so Joe.' Do you know what famous event in American history this line refers to?"

Ruthie · 10-05-2008, 12:11 PM

It is probably my age showing, but I would have had far more respect for Palin (of course, I would have to have some respect to have far more, I suppose) had she treated the older and more experienced Biden with a little respect.

My parents drilled it in my head that older people are referred to by their last name. I don't live strictly by that rule now but on the stage of a VP debate, in front of millions, her "Can I call you Joe?" just seemed out of place and too familiar to me. UGH!

I think alphabassettgrrl nailed the possible reasons for the question. Again, UGH!

Strangler Lewis · 10-07-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruthie

It is probably my age showing, but I would have had far more respect for Palin (of course, I would have to have some respect to have far more, I suppose) had she treated the older and more experienced Biden with a little respect.

My parents drilled it in my head that older people are referred to by their last name. I don't live strictly by that rule now but on the stage of a VP debate, in front of millions, her "Can I call you Joe?" just seemed out of place and too familiar to me. UGH!

I think alphabassettgrrl nailed the possible reasons for the question. Again, UGH!

For the same reason, I also find Obama's use of first names--Hillary, John--during debates to be a slightly off choice.

Of course, Biden blew the best possible answer to her question: "Honey, I'm a married man."

Gemini Cricket · 10-07-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

For the same reason, I also find Obama's use of first names--Hillary, John--during debates to be a slightly off choice.

I don't. All three are Senators, equals. I like it, in fact.

Morrigoon · 10-07-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

Of course, Biden blew the best possible answer to her question: "Honey, I'm a married man."

Apparently I have to spread some around first, so visible mojo for the ultimate comeback!

10-03-2008, 06:51 PM	#1
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	How was "Say it ain't so, Joe" too good to pass up? I know I've been power-reading through LoT lately, but isn't there a discussion in the Movie Musings thread about crappy retreads? Palin's barb was two (count 'em) quotes strung together... nothing new. Sorry, but I don't think she did a good job. I think she regurgitated a few scripted bits as well as a typical high school junior in the school play. I'd love for Brian Williams to ask her: "'Say it ain't so Joe.' Do you know what famous event in American history this line refers to?" __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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10-05-2008, 12:11 PM	#2
Ruthie Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 59	It is probably my age showing, but I would have had far more respect for Palin (of course, I would have to have some respect to have far more, I suppose) had she treated the older and more experienced Biden with a little respect. My parents drilled it in my head that older people are referred to by their last name. I don't live strictly by that rule now but on the stage of a VP debate, in front of millions, her "Can I call you Joe?" just seemed out of place and too familiar to me. UGH! I think alphabassettgrrl nailed the possible reasons for the question. Again, UGH!
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