Sarah Palin's Speech and More

Sarah Palin's speech was a good propaganda piece; sarcastic, humorous, finger pointing, glittering generalities, exaggerations, emotional appeals, and more of same. It was obvious that she had help writing it since she kept running concept into concept while delivering it; i.e. she lost continuity of thought a number of times and lost her timing and place in the speech.
Other points of criticim were that she glorified "the Hero" constantly and all the sacrifices a "hero" makes on behalf of "the People". She did what was expected of her and more I would say; though that crowd would have lauded the Three Stooges if they said anything near the Republican line. She will not threaten John McCain intellectually, like any of his choices would have, such as Mitt Romney or Hukabee. Furthermore she is shorter than McCain, just barely, unlike most of his other vice Presidential candidates who would have towered over him on the stage. Is she Vice Presidential material?
Well, I have heard she has her feet on the ground, headed up the PTA in her area, was a Mayor of a small town for 6 years, and was Governor of Alaska for less than two years, has a BA degree in Journalism. She sold off the governor's jet and eliminated the "Bridge to Nowhere", two major political accomplishments? Since she might have to step in and take over the role of Commander in Chief, act in national and/or international crises one might ask what books has she has read lately? Anything on international trade, managing the national budget, modern warfare, foreign cultures, etc.? Can she juggle her job and raise five children at the same time?
Her new job would require her to be available 24 hours a day, work long hours, attend public functions at awkward times, focus on the job during family crisis etc. Far different than governing a low population State.
If G.W. Bush is a good example of what happens when you vote in someone with mediocre abilities and questionable qualifications a McCain and Palin Presidency is a scary prospect.