This is really good, it is an interview of Gov. Sarah Palin on CNBC. The video is not a YouTube so you will have to watch it at the link. There is also a transcript there of the interview. CNBC Exclusive Interview: CNBC’s Maria Bartiromo Speaks One-on-One with Vice Presidential Candidate and Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin (Transcript Included)
WHEN: Friday, August 29th at 4:30PM ET
WHERE: CNBC’s “Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo”
Following is the unofficial transcript of a CNBC EXCLUSIVE interview with Vice Presidential Candidate and Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin on CNBC’s “Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo.” During the interview with CNBC’s Maria Bartiromo, Palin discusses ANWR, drilling, oil and jobs and energy independence, among other topics.
The full interview will air this weekend on CNBC’s “The Wall Street Journal Report with Maria Bartiromo.”
Wild Thing’s comment……….
I am looking forward to seeing her in the debates. She is a nautral and will do well . She discusses ANWAR, drilling and other thing’s……..excellent.
One of the things I love and it is a very noticeable and important characteristic that gov. palin has in common with President Reagan is her incredible optimism and faith
She doesn’t dance the questions, she actually fully and clearly said what she believes and would support without rambling on and on with a non answer like Obama is famous for and no UH’s and stammering. It is so refreshing.
Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Ed Freeman of Boise died, he was 80 years of age.
Freeman, who was born in November of 1927 in Mississippi, received the Medal of Honor for heroic actions he took as an Army helicopter pilot on Nov. 14, 1965, in Vietnam.
As a flight leader and second in command of a 16-helicopter lift unit, he supported a heavily engaged infantry battalion at Landing Zone X-Ray in the la Drang Valley. He flew 14 separate rescue missions, providing life-saving evacuation of an estimated 30 seriously wounded soldiers.
Freeman has lived in Idaho for the past 30 years.
Citation: Captain Ed W. Freeman, United States Army, distinguished himself by numerous acts of conspicuous gallantry and extraordinary intrepidity on 14 November 1965 while serving with Company A, 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile).
As a flight leader and second in command of a 16-helicopter lift unit, he supported a heavily engaged American infantry battalion at Landing Zone X-Ray in the Ia Drang Valley, Republic of Vietnam.
The infantry unit was almost out of ammunition after taking some of the heaviest casualties of the war, fighting off a relentless attack from a highly motivated, heavily armed enemy force. When the infantry commander closed the helicopter landing zone due to intense direct enemy fire, Captain Freeman risked his own life by flying his unarmed helicopter through a gauntlet of enemy fire time after time, delivering critically needed ammunition, water, and medical supplies to the besieged battalion.
His flights had a direct impact on the battle’s outcome by providing the engaged units with timely supplies of ammunition critical to their survival, without which they would almost surely have experienced a much greater loss of life. After medical evacuation helicopters refused to fly into the area due to intense enemy fire, Captain Freeman flew 14 separate rescue missions, providing life-saving evacuation of an estimated 30 seriously wounded soldiers — some of whom would not have survived had he not acted.
All flights were made into a small emergency landing zone within 100 to 200 meters of the defensive perimeter where heavily committed units were perilously holding off the attacking elements.
Captain Freeman’s selfless acts of great valor, extraordinary perseverance, and intrepidity were far above and beyond the call of duty or mission and set a superb example of leadership and courage for all of his peers.
Captain Freeman’s extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
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“We Were Soldiers”
In the movie We Were Soldiers Ed “Too Tall” Freeman was played by Mark McCracken.
Moore: You’re a pilot? Freeman: Yes, sir. “Too Tall”. Moore: I can see that. Freeman: You call, we haul.
And this from the book, ” We Were Soldier’s”
From the book “We Were Soldiers Once … And Young” … p 108
“Captain Ed Freeman, thirty-six, fought on Pork Chop Hill in Korea as an enlisted man and won a battlefield commission there. At six feet six inches, Freeman was four inches taller than the maximum height limit for Army pilots at the time he went to flight school, hence his nickname: ‘Too Tall to Fly.’ Crandall and Freeman had been a close team for years, sharing flying duties over some of the world’s toughest terrain. Together they had flown the Arctic, the deserts of the Middle East and North Africa, and the jungles of Central and South America on mapping missions for the Army. The only thing the two of them were ever known to argue about was which of them was the second-best helicopter pilot in the world. Pop Jekel describes the Too Tall Ed of that era as ‘a good old shit-kicker whose poker winnings could pay off half the national debt.'”
…p 109
“We started receiving heavy fire on our approach [into the emergency LZ]. I [Crandall] notified Big Ed and he calmly came back with: ‘Roger. What do you want me to do about it, Snake? I kind of thought this might happen.'”
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Sgt. MacKenzie
Lay me doon in the caul caul groon
Whaur afore monie mair huv gaun
Lay me doon in the caul caul groon
Whaur afore monie mair huv gaun
When they come a wull staun ma groon
Staun ma groon al nae be afraid
Thoughts awe hame tak awa ma fear
Sweat an bluid hide ma veil awe tears
Ains a year say a prayer faur me
Close yir een an remember me
Nair mair shall a see the sun
For a fell tae a Germans gun
Lay me doon in the caul caul groon
Whaur afore monie mair huv gaun
Lay me doon in the caul caul groon
Whaur afore monie mair huv gaun
Whaur afore monie mair huv gaun
Lay me down in the cold cold ground
Where before many more have gone
Lay me down in the cold cold ground
Where before many more have gone
When they come I will stand my ground
Stand my ground I’ll not be afraid
Thoughts of home take away my fear
Sweat and blood hide my veil of tears
Once a year say a prayer for me
Close your eyes and remember me
Never more shall I see the sun
For I fell to a Germans gun
Lay me down in the cold cold ground
Where before many more have gone
Lay me down in the cold cold ground
Where before many more have gone
Where before many more have gone
In memory of
Sgt. Charles Stewart Mackenzie, Seaforth Highlanders.
Who, along with many others,
gave up his life so that we could live free.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Written by Joe Kilna MacKenzie, this song is dedicated to the memory of his late Grandfather, Sgt. MacKenzie. This song was featured in the Hollywood movie, “We Were Soldiers” Directed by Randall Wallace & starring Mel Gibson.
Wild Thing’s comment…………
Pity the wretches of humanity who think their freedom has no cost, they will forever remain in the shadow of better men who paid its price.
….Thank you Tincan. You all know Tincan he is part of Team Theodore and comments here. Tincan Sailor notes:
“To~Tallʼs internment Saturday, who ever put it together did a fine job. There were around 200 give or take a few. All the services were represented in the honor guard. The Air Guard did the missing man
Fly over with four Apache Gunships. General Hal Moore was there also.
The Press Tribune had a story about some of the visitors who came to
See To-Tall in the Hospital, quite a few were men he rescued form the
Battle in the Ia-Drang!! Agood send off for a good man!!! “
Executive Mom. It’ll drive the Libs nuts! heh heh
This one of Sarah holding precious Trig and her Blackberry needs to be put in front of anybody who claims she can’t be both Mommy and Veep. ( photo from Meghan McCain)
For more NON media photos and write up …….
Meghan McCain has a Blogette, she is very nice and the daughter John and Cindy McCain . At her blog she pictures of the campaign. You can see more there and also clcik at the bottom , where it says PREVIOUS POSTS, to go back to more of Meghan McCain’s reports with photos. These are pictures not in the media or the press. They are Meghan’s own . http://mccainblogette.com/index.shtml “Governor Sarah Palin”
blogette by Meghan McCain and photos by Heather
“Yesterday was incredible. Again I got to witness history in the making, from a front row seat. Starting out the day with Dad’s choice of Governor Sarah Palin as his nominee for Vice President is a moment on stage I will never forget. She and her family are so down to earth and so much fun. I could not be any luckier to have these wonderful people join us on the road. I had the pleasure of spending the day with kids Bristol, Willow, Piper and Trig. Not only do we have a new Vice Presidential nominee, but I have three new awesome girls to share the road with. I am looking forward to spending more time with them hanging out on the Straight Talk Express. It feels a bit like we’re welcoming a few new blogettes to the site and my life. I couldn’t be happier, more pleased or excited. This has truly been one of the best days on the trail so far. “
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Wild Thing’s comment……
LOL you all know how I love pictures and graphics. And to think we finally get a conservative we get to vote for. tah dah!
The photos at Meghan McCain’s blog are so special of Sarah Palin and Trig her new baby. Dear God protect these families and the children. The left is so cruel and vicious.
I reallly like Meghan’s blog because it is much better to have photos that are not posed and photos that show back room things that go on. Some of her other posts show the campaign on the bus, the plane and back stage where speechs have and will be made.
I am sure there will be more in the future that willl be fun to see, especially this week with the Republican Convention starting Monday.
One more thing to share with you…….never before has McCain.com raised $1 million in a day. He has donen OK but never more then $1 Million. I heard on the news that they’re STILL counting online donations – well
over $5 Million JUST online since the announcement of oSarah Palin as VP was made, and they have lots more coming in, and lots more yet to count!
NOLA.com
Extremely dangerous Hurricane Gustav blasted across Cuba’s Isle of Youth and toward the mainland with 150-mph (240-kph) winds and lashing rains on Saturday as forecasters said it could grow into a catastrophic Category 5 .
Tropical Depression
39 mph
34 kts Minimal Tropical Storm
39 – 73 mph
34 – 63 kts Minimal Hurricane 1
(Weak) 74 – 95 mph
64 – 82 kts 28.94″ or more
980.02 mb or more 4.0′ – 5.0′
1.2 m – 1.5 m Minimal damage to vegetation Hurricane 2
(Moderate) 96 – 110 mph
83 – 95 kts 28.50″ – 28.93″
965.12 mb – 979.68 mb 6.0′ – 8.0′
1.8 m – 2.4 m Moderate damage to houses Hurricane 3
(Strong) 111 – 130 mph
96 – 112 kts 27.91″ – 28.49″
945.14 mb – 964.78 mb 9.0′ – 12.0′
2.7 m – 3.7 m Extensive damage to small buildings Hurricane 4
(Very strong) 131 – 155 mph
113 – 135 kts 27.17″ – 27.90″
920.08 mb – 944.80 mb 13.0′ – 18.0′
3.9 m – 5.5 m Extreme structural damage Hurricane 5
(Devastating) Greater than 155 mph
Greater than 135 kts
Former DNC Chairman Don Fowler while talking to U.S. Rep John Spratt (D-SC) on a commercial flight laughing that Hurricane Gustav will hit New Orleans during the RNC convention. You can’t hear Spratt but he chuckles along.
I know there is Tom, SSgt Steve, and Cheryl, are in Texas. And then there are those that do not comment but write to me that come to TW that live in Texas, LA and areas in the path of this monster hurricane. You are in my thoughts and prayers. stay safe.
Video’s are from ” StudentsofAmerica ” it is a grassroots youth movement for young Americans, Myspacers and College Students in support of Senator John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin.
Michel Luciano of Students for America also weighed in on why he decided to back Sarah Palin for VP, saying,
“I believe that Governor Sarah Palin’s conservative credentials, fight against corruption, and stance on energy security along with her leadership experience as Mayor of Wasilla and Governor of Alaska make her the best qualified candidate for Vice President of the United States.”
http://www.myspace.com/studentsofamerica
Worcester State College
Worcester,MA
Graduated: N/A
Degree: Bachelor’s Degree
Major: History
Minor: Polticial Science
N H Community Tech C Stratham
Stratham,NH
Graduated: N/A
Degree: In Progress
Major: Biotechnology
Mcintosh College
Dover,NH
Graduated: N/A
Degree: In Progress
Major: Criminal Justice
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McCain – Palin 08
This one is John McCain and Sarah Palin Visit the Troops and Obama clips included showing what a huge difference we all know is there. Also the troops at the end speak about support and none support for what they are doing.
Obama’s Arrogance America’s Nightmare
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Wild Thing’s comment……..
No time is Obama time, and now more then ever it is important that a man known as Barack Hussein Obama never be able to become President of the United States of America.
Thank you to Students for America Students for America.
Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., left, and his vice presidential running mate, Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., talk with reporters in Dublin, Ohio about approaching Hurricane Gustav Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008.
Obama on Gustav: Preparation ‘appears to be good’ DUBLIN, Ohio After conversations Saturday with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and emergency management officials about Hurricane Gustav, Barack Obama said cooperation between the local and federal government “appears to be good” but he will continue to monitor it.
“The main message,” Obama said, “is for the public in those areas that are potentially in danger to take the evacuation seriously, even if you have ridden out this storm before, even if you think that it may pass over, even if you think you can wait until the last minute, this is going to be potentially very, very serious.”
It was the second time Saturday that Obama had spoken with the press about the hurricane, now a Category 4 storm. After an evening rally here, Obama detailed his conversations with Jindal, Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and R. David Paulison, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
“This could be gigantic in terms of in its consequences,” said Obama’s running mate, Joe Biden, who stood at his side. “Ride out of town, get out of town. Do what the governor is suggesting.”
Obama said he did not have plans to visit the area, adding: “We can be a distraction in these situations.”
He declined to say whether President Bush should attend the Republican National Convention, where he is scheduled to speak on Monday.
“I don’t want to wade into the White House’s decision-making at this point,” Obama said. “The main priority has to be making sure that everything is being done on the ground to prevent a repeat of some of the tragic situations we saw several years ago. I think the White House is mindful of that, FEMA is mindful of that, and my expectation is that they are monitoring it very closely.”
Wild Thing’s comment………..
First I thought why are they bothering with Obama when our side is much more fun and interesting. heh heh
But then they are the media so I guess just maybe the media could be setting him up to take credit for a successful evacuation……. since, after all, the Republicans are to be safely ensconced at the polar opposite end of the Mississippi River.
It’s all about the ‘O’. ( O for Zero) “cooperation between the local and federal government “appears to be good” but he will continue to monitor it”
Oh, he’ll continue to monitor it. Thank goodness! I feel better now. ( no thanks Obama)
Sarah Palin Visit To Our Wounded Soldiers in Landstuhl and Obama Went To The Gym
Governor Palin during her visit to wounded soldiers in Germany’s Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Barack Obama’s younger brother George in a slum hut in Nairobi
Cindy McCain tells Stephanopoulos that Obama Offended Her ABC news ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos reports: Democrats’ attacks on her family’s wealth are unfair and offensive, Cindy McCain said today in an interview airing tomorrow on “This Week with George Stephanopoulos.”
For nearly two weeks, Democrats have repeatedly hit Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., for saying he is unaware of how many houses he owns, calling the presumptive Republican presidential nominee out of touch with everyday Americans. In his acceptance speech at the Democratic convention on Thursday, Democratic nominee Barack Obama turned up the heat on McCain, saying he “doesn’t know” about the lives of middle-class Americans.
“I’m offended by Barack Obama saying that about my husband,” said McCain’s wife Cindy.
When asked if Obama went too far in his criticism of McCain, Cindy responded, “I do. I do. I really do.”
McCain also said beer the distributorship her father built, which is the source of much her family’s wealth, typifies the American Dream.
“My father had nothing. He and my mother sold everything they had to raise $10,000,” she said. “I’m proud of what my dad and my mother did and what they built and left me. And I intend to carry their legacy as long as I can.”
More of the exclusive interview with Cindy McCain airs tomorrow on “This Week.” UPDATE: The Obama campaign is not backing down. “The fact that John McCain does not know how many houses he owns when millions are struggling to stay in the only house they have shows he’s out of touch with the lives of real Americans,” said Obama spokeswoman Linda Douglass Saturday afternoon. “McCain is promising to double down on the economic policies of George W. Bush which have benefited corporations and CEO’s while leaving middle-class families behind. John McCain just doesn’t get it.”
Douglass later added that “the issue here isn’t the wealth of the McCain family, it’s that Senator McCain is out of touch when he says that the fundamentals of our economy are strong’ and that the Bush economy has ‘made great progress’ when most Americans are actually losing ground.”
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Wild Thing’s comment………..
This will air tomorrow on “This Week”.
Good for Cindy!!!! B. Hussein and Michelle Obama are jealous !
They hit with houses. You hit back with Rezko and Ayers.
The fact that her father and mother built the business means nothing to a socialist that thinks in black and white. (no pun intended but what the hey haha) And Obama allows his own brother to live in a ” hut” on $1 a month.
Let’s see there is Barack Obama’s older brother Malik Abongo “Roy” Obama, who is a Luo activist and a militant Muslim.
Then there is Barack’s Muslim brother Bernard the son of Kezia Obama who married Barack Obama Sr. in Kenya in 1957 when she was a teenager (16) before he went to the US where he fathered Barack. Bernard was born after Barack Sr. came back to Africa.
The British media was able to track down Barack’s brother Mark Ndesandjo the son of Barack Obama’s late father and his third wife, an American woman named Ruth Nidesand. Mark ran an illegal firm in China.
And the Italian press discovered Barack Obama’s younger brother George in a slum hut in Nairobi. He is the son of Barack Obama Sr. and Jael. ( source and article)
Obama offends ANYONE who is a red-blooded, American who understand what oppressive socialism and Marxism are, and stand for. Hussein Obama offends America and Americans. His anti-American entourage is replete with hate America and blame America first marxist socialists
Maybe Cindy should have said:
“John knows exactly how many houses we own. He was just reluctant to say because he was concerned that Obama would send William Ayers over to blow them up!!”
Wild Thing’s comment………
If he is drunk like this appears he might be, maybe he is worried just a tad about his future debates with Sarah Palin. Just a thought anyway…….
….Thank you Tincan.
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