Sarah Palin vs. Joe Biden

Is anyone else looking forward to Thursday night's debate between Palin and Biden? Would anyone else like to see Palin take a swing at him? Just one big swing. I know I shouldn't feel this way, but I'm just so frustrated by the media bashing in her direction. It is one thing to thoroughly scrutinize a candidate, it is another to scrutinize one candidate and give the other a free pass. Feminists are upset over Palin pursuing a career while having a family, but they don't mind Barack Obama associating with a known terrorist (Bill Ayers) or a bigoted pastor (Rev. Wright). Sickening, isn't it??

Liberals can hardly wait for Sarah to make some 'critical' mistake proving she is stupid and inexperienced. Of course the definition of 'critical' is in the eye of the beholder. Not knowing every piece of legislation John McCain supported the last 30 years doesn't count as something a stupid person would do. Our media wants to turn this into the whole Dan Quayle 'potatoe' incident all over again. Whenever liberals attack conservatives it is on the basis of our supposed stupidity. We couldn't possibly vote for George Bush unless we are dumbos. Never mind that SNL hasn't done a Joe Biden "FDR was president in 1929 and he spoke on television" skit.

Conservatives are awaiting a pick-me-up after a very lackluster 1st debate from John McCain. I was a bit disappointed. I expected McCain to pick apart Barack's lies with force. He did stand up to Obama, but I think he let him get away with too many unfounded statements without showing the silliness of his arguments.

We are desperately hoping Palin will stand up to Mr. Biden the way she stood up to corrupt Republican and Democratic legislators in Alaska. I don't want Sarah to be argumentative with Joe Biden, but I want her to expose the lies when they spew out of his mouth. I want her to speak with forcefulness but not go into Ann Coulter territory. No pandering to the hate speech of the left. I want to see Sarah's faith in action. The faith Sarah speaks of guiding her daily decisions. If the public sees this, I think we still have a chance to pull out the election. Authenticity is still appreciated in our country. In fact, I think we are clamoring for just one politician to practice 'no spin' communication.

I'm aware of the conventional wisdom that nobody votes for President based on the VP pick. Personally, I think this is the one election where a good showing by Sarah Palin could turn the theory on its head. Conservatives like me are aching for a reason to vote McCain. Preventing socialist Obama from becoming President is important, but having someone representing us who shares most of our views is what generates excitement.

Which Palin will show up Thursday night? I hope the spunky Palin shows up instead of the defensive one. It will be a long eight years if she plays it safe Thursday night.