You seem to be asking for a serious response, so here goes.
To begin, I don't know if I would ever vote for Sarah Palin for President: I would have to get a better feel for her maturity and strength of leadership. I sing her praises mostly to rile the up the liberals, it's so easy and satisfying. But I
DO think her conservative political instincts will be good for America, in whatever way she can advocate for them, unlike Obama who is
COMPLETELY at odds with what is good for the country. I would have to look hard and long in my background to see if I have ever encountered an educated man so foolish, so devoid of common sense, and so complete wrong for America..
Listed below are just a few of Sarah Palin's stated policy positions taken from Wikipedia. Other positions, and more in depth information can be found in several of her recent speeches, and on several supportive conservative web sites. It is here strong commitments to the political philosophy of
"limited government" and to the security of Israel that I find most reassuring in her instincts.
Political positions of Sarah Palin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Palin told the Associated Press that her personal beliefs would not dictate her public policies, adding that she was "not one to be out there preaching and forcing my views on anyone else."
Palin, is a strong proponent of gun ownership rights, and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.
Palin is opposed to abortion in almost all cases, including rape and incest, but not if the life of the mother is endangered.
Palin believes that Roe v. Wade should be overturned and the issue of abortion be decided at the state level.
Palin approves of adult stem cell research, but not embyonic stem cell research
Palin, in filling judicial positions in Alaska asked prospective appointees about work history and judicial philosophy, but not about their position on abortion or specific cases.
Palin has declared herself in favor of capital punishment.
Palin supports strict enforcement of borders as the first priority in dealing with illegal immigration, rejects amnesty, and supports a path to citizenship for illegal imnigrants.
Palin describes herself as a fiscal conservative, stating I came into office (Alaska governorship) promising to control spending by request if possible and by veto if necessary
I suspended the state fuel tax, and championed reform to end the abuses of earmark spending by Congress.
Palin supports free market competition in health care, and laws allowing patients better access to medical pricing information.
Palin has stated that raising taxes is about killing jobs and hurting small businesses and making the hindering the economy.
Palin has said that "we need to maintain a strong defense" even in our current economic difficulties She expressed her opposition to ending production of the F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft, and C-17 cargo aircraft
Palin has stated that she would "work to expand and deepen the strategic partnership between U.S. and Israel." "Let there be no doubt: I will always keep the threat of military action on the table to defend our security and our ally Israel."
Thanks for the informative answer. I'm just curious because she seemed the most polarizing figure in the last election. Most people I know around here either loved her or hated her, and I feel she wound up driving a lot of moderates in this area (NH) towards the democratic party.
That being said I don't particularly like the policies she's outlining.
Palin told the Associated Press that her personal beliefs would not dictate her public policies, adding that she was "not one to be out there preaching and forcing my views on anyone else."
Okay, but difficult I think. I see her as a pentecostal champion and would have a hard time with this. I speak as someone who went to an AG church for 12 years.
Palin, is a strong proponent of gun ownership rights, and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.
Agree.
Palin is opposed to abortion in almost all cases, including rape and incest, but not if the life of the mother is endangered.
Abortion doesn't matter to me as an issue. Actually that's incorrect I'm Pro-Life but I don't believe any politician is going to seriously try and tackle it.
Palin believes that Roe v. Wade should be overturned and the issue of abortion be decided at the state level.
See above.
Palin approves of adult stem cell research, but not embyonic stem cell research
I don't recall. Are aborted fetuses the only source for embryonic stem cells, or have a been misinformed?
Palin, in filling judicial positions in Alaska asked prospective appointees about work history and judicial philosophy, but not about their position on abortion or specific cases.
Good.
Palin has declared herself in favor of capital punishment.
Again, I'm Pro-Life. I don't believe the government should have the authority to take the life from a citizen, except in a time of war.
Palin supports strict enforcement of borders as the first priority in dealing with illegal immigration, rejects amnesty, and supports a path to citizenship for illegal imnigrants.
I'm not sure if we can adequately secure our borders without spending more cash than it's worth.
Palin describes herself as a fiscal conservative, stating I came into office (Alaska governorship) promising to control spending by request if possible and by veto if necessary
I suspended the state fuel tax, and championed reform to end the abuses of earmark spending by Congress.
I don't know that necessarily suspending a fuel tax is a good thing. I kind of think we should be funneling more money towards alternative fuels. Part of the way we can do that is slowly artificially increase the price of gas...
Though in the past few years we have been able to let the market run it up by itself.
Palin supports free market competition in health care, and laws allowing patients better access to medical pricing information.
I'm not sure if the free market actually works in health care any more than it does with police or fire protection. Sometimes I think it would be an interesting experiment to try and test many different health care models on the state level and then regroup in say 5 years and figure out what worked the best. The problem is, I'm sure that would be cold consolation to the people who died under the worst system during those 5 years.
Palin has stated that raising taxes is about killing jobs and hurting small businesses and making the hindering the economy.
I don't see taxes as a bad thing. Provided I see a benefit to paying those taxes. Like public libraries, roads, police, fire protection, military, and in my ideal world a working health care system.
Palin has said that "we need to maintain a strong defense" even in our current economic difficulties She expressed her opposition to ending production of the F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft, and C-17 cargo aircraft
I disagree with this. We don't need air superiority fighters, they are useless against our current enemies. Anyone we would tangle with that could match our air-force wouldn't attack us due to the threat of nuclear annihilation. I'd rather we supported the guys in Iraq and Afghanistan better.
Palin has stated that she would "work to expand and deepen the strategic partnership between U.S. and Israel." "Let there be no doubt: I will always keep the threat of military action on the table to defend our security and our ally Israel."
I never understood why we care so much about our ties with Israel. It's seems like we care more about them than any other ally for no reason I can fathom.