Breaking News on MSNBC: The Palin Church video

[ucscgaldamez]

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/09/02/1327574.aspx

From NBC's Michael Levine
As questions have been raised over how thoroughly Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign vetted Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for the V.P. slot, it seems the McCain campaign was unaware of a video -- available online -- in which Palin talks about God's role in U.S. military action overseas, according to a political operative familiar with the situation.



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The Palin church video
Posted: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 6:04 PM by Domenico Montanaro
Filed Under: 2008, Republican debates, McCain

From NBC's Michael Levine
As questions have been raised over how thoroughly Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign vetted Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for the V.P. slot, it seems the McCain campaign was unaware of a video -- available online -- in which Palin talks about God's role in U.S. military action overseas, according to a political operative familiar with the situation.

The video, first reported by the liberal blog HuffingtonPost.com, is from a June Palin speech to the graduating class of commission students at Palin's former church in Wasilla, Alaska. While describing her family, Palin told students about her oldest son, 19-year-old Track, who is set to be deployed to Iraq this month with the U.S. Army. She urged students to pray “that our leaders -- that our national leaders -- are sending [soldiers] out on a task that is from God.”

She added, “That's what we have to make sure that we are praying for: that there is a plan and that that plan is God's plan.”

“It's pretty uncomfortable stuff,” said the political operative, after watching the video online. “It's bad. It's really bad. … It's going to be interesting to see how this plays out.”

In addition to talking about Iraq, Palin also referred to God's role in her work as governor.

“I can do my part in working really, really hard to get a natural gas pipeline, about a $30 billion project that's going to create a lot of jobs for Alaska. … [but] I think God's will has to be done in unifying people and companies to get that gas line built, so pray for that,” she said. “I can do my job there in developing our natural resources, in doing things like getting the roads paved and making sure our troopers have their cop cars and their uniforms and their guns, and making sure our public schools are funded. But really that stuff doesn't do any good if the people of Alaska's hearts aren't right with God.”

It wasn't all serious, though. At one point during the address, Palin praised the graduating class as “a bunch of cool-looking Christians.” Then she picked out one student in the crowd and said with a smile, “Ben, I don't know you well enough yet, but looking at you, I'm thinking, people are going to interested in Jesus Christ through you because of the way you look - this red-headed Sasquatch for Jesus. You look good!” The students cheered. “Times are really changin'. And with the times that change, looks even change.”

The seven-minute speech is posted on the Web site of Palin's former church, the Wasilla Assembly of God. But, the political operative said, the McCain campaign seems to have had no knowledge of it when Palin was announced as McCain's running mate on Friday.


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[Aizen]

whoa

[ucscgaldamez]

I think they did a poor job at vetting her. They should just admit it. Instead of saying that they already know everything, if they are proven wrong, it will cause lots of headaches.

The media is doing a good job at vetting her.

[Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home.]

so she prayed for the will of God in her son's mission to Iraq and in her role as Governor.  I don't see the issue.

[Daniel Adams]

Oh, the horror...

[Reaganfan]

so she prayed for the will of God in her son's mission to Iraq and in her role as Governor.  I don't see the issue.

No issue at all. Because she has faith it upsets the liberals. Big deal.

It helps mobilize our base...the same base that thankfully shot down the horrendous gay marriage ballots four years ago.

[Ban my account ffs!]

Some people might get all bent out of shape over this... it is an uncomfortable mix of politics and religion...

But on the face of it, she's talking to the church about her job and how she believes God is involved.  

She is, if anything, sincere in her faith.

[© tweed]

so she prayed for the will of God in her son's mission to Iraq and in her role as Governor.  I don't see the issue.

the beat rolls on.... and the train won't stop

[Eraserhead]

Wow.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Some people might get all bent out of shape over this... it is an uncomfortable mix of politics and religion...

But on the face of it, she's talking to the church about her job and how she believes God is involved.  

She is, if anything, sincere in her faith.

I agree.  Who cares.

[Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home.]

so she prayed for the will of God in her son's mission to Iraq and in her role as Governor.  I don't see the issue.

the beat rolls on.... and the train won't stop

dude, I was keeping that one on ice until the evening of Nov 4 when I may, just may, get to pull it out.

[Torie]

Not much here. She is praying that Iraq is in fact part of God's plan. That is the way these folks express their faith, that their works and our works are in sync with God's will.

Upper middle class seculars and cynics who dominate this site like myself, don't understand these cadences. It is time we became more bi-lingual, and more tolerant. We think we are tolerant, but so often we are not.

[Reaganfan]

Liberals are terrified of Palin.

[ucscgaldamez]

I think she's fun. She's full of surprises. : )

[Alcon]

This is so not within my culture war comfort zone, but this doesn't even bother me.

[Lunar]

This is so not within my culture war comfort zone, but this doesn't even bother me.

Wright's church video > Palin's church video

[Eraserhead]

Liberals are terrified of Palin.

Not really. She's a gift.

[War on Want]

so she prayed for the will of God in her son's mission to Iraq and in her role as Governor.  I don't see the issue.

No issue at all. Because she has faith it upsets the liberals. Big deal.

It helps mobilize our base...the same base that thankfully shot down the horrendous gay marriage ballots four years ago.

Because gays getting married is so horrendous.

[Ban my account ffs!]

Liberals are terrified of Palin.

Keep tellin' yourself that if it's what puts you to sleep at night

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Liberals are terrified of Palin.

Not really. She's a gift.

A gift of a stocking full of coal at Christmas to the Democrats, yes.  She might well be the Grinch that Stole Obama's Christmas.

[Reaganfan]

so she prayed for the will of God in her son's mission to Iraq and in her role as Governor.  I don't see the issue.

No issue at all. Because she has faith it upsets the liberals. Big deal.

It helps mobilize our base...the same base that thankfully shot down the horrendous gay marriage ballots four years ago.

Because gays getting married is so horrendous.

Yes. Marriage has always been a man and a woman. Period.

[Lunar]

so she prayed for the will of God in her son's mission to Iraq and in her role as Governor.  I don't see the issue.

No issue at all. Because she has faith it upsets the liberals. Big deal.

It helps mobilize our base...the same base that thankfully shot down the horrendous gay marriage ballots four years ago.

Because gays getting married is so horrendous.

Yes. Marriage has always been a man and a woman. Period.

Not in California! 

[Eraserhead]

Liberals are terrified of Palin.

Not really. She's a gift.

A gift of a stocking full of coal at Christmas to the Democrats, yes.  She might well be the Grinch that Stole Obama's Christmas.

I haven't seen any evidence at all to support that theory yet.

[Eraserhead]

so she prayed for the will of God in her son's mission to Iraq and in her role as Governor.  I don't see the issue.

No issue at all. Because she has faith it upsets the liberals. Big deal.

It helps mobilize our base...the same base that thankfully shot down the horrendous gay marriage ballots four years ago.

Because gays getting married is so horrendous.

Yes. Marriage has always been a man and a woman. Period.

Incorrect.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Liberals are terrified of Palin.

Not really. She's a gift.

A gift of a stocking full of coal at Christmas to the Democrats, yes.  She might well be the Grinch that Stole Obama's Christmas.

I haven't seen any evidence at all to support that theory yet.

E, the desparation on the left is very evident.......you need to look.....it's right there.