McCain - Palin. Thoughts on a Bad Start.

If Republicans have to lie, spin, and cover up the Truths that expose Sarah Palin's divergence from so many of the Republican Party's stated values--family first, abstinence as birth control, no earmarks, getting rid of corruption--what does the future hold with these two in power? It seems to me a very bad way to start the next four years.

If Republicans have already made multiple allowances for his-and-her previous bouts of corruption, what would the future be like with these two in power?

Haven't we just gone through the last 8 years, making allowances for that guy you thought you'd like to party with?

The Republicans have already lost. This year, they've lost their core. And even if they lie, cheat and steal their way to victory (which is also allowed under the Republican code of ethics, apparently), they won't be getting the kind of leadership that they want. The right has already forgiven too many fundamental flaws in their presidential team, and this at a time when they should have maintained the highest standards for their choice of leaders.

For a candidacy that claims they put the country first, it sure smells like they put their party uber alles.