Palin unwittingly criticizes her running mate's policies...again

You are missing the points on what was said. When McCain spoke of reductions in defense spending, he was referring to reforming the way that defense contracts are handled and managed. He wants to hold private contractors responsible for not hitting promised budget marks (i.e. the famous $400 toilet seats of the 1980s). He believes that you can save billions by restructuring the way military contracts are awarded. He does not propose any reduction in actual force expenditures. Obama's proposals include outright reductions in force expenditures for the military. These are the reductions that Palin was referring to. The two are not comparable at all. I would think there could be a legit discussion of military force size and mission without trying to muddy the waters with this type of issue. I believe that the U.S. needs to maintain an amazingly strong military to fight what I believe to be the inevitable conflicts over energy resources and the ongoing war with radical Islam. Other people do not see this need. These are arguments that can honestly be perceived by both sides. I am unsure why the media spotlight shines so brightly on Palin while everyone ignores the constant blunders of Biden. He is constantly coming in with different numbers then Obama on the income level for their proposed "tax cuts" for the poor and middle class. Why no criticism about them not being on the same page? I guarantee that Biden's recent comments about Obama being tested by a crisis early on in his admin. with Obama having to make choices that people will not support was not run by Obama before being spoken. If you do not like Palin because she is a conservative woman, go after her for that. There are enough big issues in this election like the Iraq war, taxes, and energy policy. Challenge her positions on these things and worry a little less about how often she and McCain use the exact same phrases.

Do you think those two have ever spoken more than hello to each other? She seems totally off page with her running mate. I may not be a believer but, god help us all if they are elected.

I don't think they've ever really talked either! I heard the latest poll shows 59% don't think she's qualified for V.P. and I also heard over 1/3 of the voters believe the V.P. choice is important when they decide who to vote for. I really don't know if she knows what she's doing when she makes these gaffes or if she's truly clueless. I also saw how she gave a shout-out to the Phillies in Erie...any Pennsylvanian knows that's NOT a good idea. Remember how John Kerry got blasted for asking for Swiss cheese on his Philly cheesesteak? This is really much bigger. Annie