This is another NON STORY. Yes, it has some tabloid-esque value to it which everyone seems to love. For once, I actually agree with Barack Obama who says this has no bearing on analyzing Palin's performance as a mayor, governer or VP to be. It does make me question Sarah Palin's priorities however. It makes me wonder why she would subject her daugther to such brutal harassment by accepting the VP bid knowing full well that this would come out and how bad it would get. Not saying it's right...just reality. Blind ambition...perhaps! I'm going to cut Big Mac some slack because if he honestly thought Sarah was the one, by all means he should offer the job to her. It's up to Sarah to be a mom first and say "no thanks!."
What I find amazing about this thread is that I see a LOT of whining, crying and complaining. Tell me folks...who has a solution? HMMMMMM? I would LOVE to hear it! And for the record for those of you who have accused of me being some self-made, right-wing, rich, selfish, sell my mom down the river, etc, etc - I WORK FOR SPRINT. What's more, I realize that could end at any minute. I don't have to like it, but I choose to deal in reality, not fantasy! No one, including me, said this is good or "fair" but it is reality and the deck of cards I have to play with. Like it or not, you do to. Our bennies have been cut back at Sprint many times and I've seen many friends let go over the years (some actually say it's the best thing that happened to them). You guys don't like it, do something productive about it - disconnect your Embarq service, ask your friends (however few u may have!) to do the same. I'm no fan of Ned Holland (I dealt w/ the guy when he was still at Sprint) OR the golden chutes that Esrey and Lemay deployed when they were booted. Knowledge is power folks...realize that this IS the business world right now. Who knows what it will be in the future, but deal with it and try to keep in mind that YOU are the best solution for you are your family. Quit looking to government, social healthcare (which you will pay for btw and pay dearly!) and lawyer to solve the problem.....and for god sake stay positive -u all depress the hell out of me! :)
Sarah,
Pull your skirt down...your ignorance is showing! Embarq is a mere blip on the radar screen. This trend of "downsizing" benefits and perks for retirees and employees began shortly after the .com bust in 2000. Right or wrong, if a company (especially a telcom) wants to remain in biz, let alone stay competitive, costs have to cut and those cuts have to be painful. I'm surprised Embarq didn't do this the minute they split from Sprint/Nextel. I don't think they went far enough. They need to cut their payroll costs and that means more layoffs so you know those are coming as well. And yes, it's always the little guy that is asked to do the bending over. But, the last time I checked these companies operate in the FREE MARKET! And, btw, so do the employees so, to your point, they can (and some will) seek better alternatives elsewhere. And for the record, my dad's old company cut off his insurance about five years ago....and the old guy is doing just fine! Grow up, get an education, get a job and you won't be so bitter!
Re: “Daily Briefs: Electoral Dice-Rolling”
Well, we can't all be perfect like ChuckD, so we will let him savor the mistakes of others rather than focusing on his own life or accomplishments - or extreme lack thereof.
All this criticism of Sarah Palin, if it continues, may actually backfire. Her best play from here on out is to say nothing more about this. The sympathy for her will mount silently. How many moms do you think are out there (undecided voters) dealing with similar issues??? Maybe just enough to put her in that VP chair after all.
And yes, it is disturbing that we seem to have extreme haters on both sides that will do anything and everything (if it's not true - all the better) to attack a person's character to prop up their own pathetic political arguments and beliefs.