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Clueless Sarah Palin: ABC Interview

By Jeralyn

Sarah Palin shows her inexperience on foreign policy issues. She's quite defensive as well.

Transcript here.[ More...]

When asked about national security, she changes to topic to energy independence.

GIBSON: But this is not just reforming a government. This is also running a government on the huge international stage in a very dangerous world. When I asked John McCain about your national security credentials, he cited the fact that you have commanded the Alaskan National Guard and that Alaska is close to Russia. Are those sufficient credentials?

PALIN: But it is about reform of government and it's about putting government back on the side of the people, and that has much to do with foreign policy and national security issues Let me speak specifically about a credential that I do bring to this table, Charlie, and that's with the energy independence that I've been working on for these years as the governor of this state that produces nearly 20 percent of the U.S. domestic supply of energy, that I worked on as chairman of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, overseeing the oil and gas development in our state to produce more for the United States.

GIBSON: I know. I'm just saying that national security is a whole lot more than energy.

PALIN: It is, but I want you to not lose sight of the fact that energy is a foundation of national security. It's that important. It's that significant.

Has she ever met a head of foreign state?:

GIBSON: Have you ever met a foreign head of state?

PALIN: There in the state of Alaska, our international trade activities bring in many leaders of other countries.

GIBSON: And all governors deal with trade delegations.

PALIN: Right. GIBSON: Who act at the behest of their governments.

PALIN: Right, right.

GIBSON: I'm talking about somebody who's a head of state, who can negotiate for that country. Ever met one?

Did you know you can actually see Russia from Alaska?

I have listened to the replay of the interview on 3 networks. Her voice sounds shaky to me, like she's nervous. Don't believe me? Try listening without looking at the tv so you just get the sound.

When in doubt, she retreats to the proud mother of son going to Iraq position. As if that makes one qualified to be Vice President.

Full post as published by TalkLeft on September 12, 2008 (boomark / email).

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