Republican presidential candidate John McCain announced his vice presidential running mate yesterday, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, 44.
Casey Mayville reports for Government Technology, “Elected governor in 2006, Palin became Alaska’s first female governor, as well as its youngest. She will be the first politician from Alaska to run on a national ticket in a campaign for vice president.”
“Palin has made efforts to expand the use of technology in Alaska. In 2007, Palin announced a new online training program for workforce development. The Work Ready/College Ready program helped to assess skills and offered training courses,” Mayville reports. “‘The skills needed to enter many vocations are similar to the skills needed to get into college,’ explained Palin at the time. ‘Work Ready/College Ready lets students know what level of skill they need for the occupations they’re interested in, how well they match up in those skill levels and it provides training to reach their goals.'”
Full article here.
More about Alaska’s “Work Ready/College Ready” program that was announced by Sarah Palin last August via GovTech here.
Carrie Tait reports for The Financial Post,” Ms. Palin, 44, is a lifetime NRA member who is in charge of a conservative state. She’s bullish on drilling offshore and opening up more of the contentious Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to exploration and production. ‘People are realizing, too, there’s been some deception, I think, from some on what ANWR is all about. Of the 20 million acres up there, we’re looking at 2,000 acres as a footprint,’ she said in the interview. ‘With new technology, with directional drilling, maybe that footprint [will] shrink even more.'”
MacDailyNews Note: CNBC’s Maria Bartiromo talks with Sarah Palin about ANWR drilling, which also touches on technology, in an 11:41 video interview here.
Stefanie Olsen reports for CNET, “Mead Treadwell, a technology-focused venture capitalist and chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, a federal advisory commission to President Bush and Congress on Arctic research issues, said he met Palin when she was the mayor of Wasilla, a small town in Alaska. Treadwell said that she has long been open-minded about the need for technology to solve problems.”
“‘We’re a natural energy economy and you can’t drill on- or offshore without bringing the best technology, like 3D seismic technology to find areas for drilling, directional drilling to exploit it, and satellites. She’s supportive of new tech,’ Treadwell said,” Olsen reports.
“Palin’s father-in-law was at one time staff officer at the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation, the state’s seed capital fund for technology. According to Treadwell, she was critical of her incumbent Republican rival Frank Murkowski in 2006 when he shut the foundation down. In her inaugural address as governor, she emphasized the value of research into science and technology,” Olsen reports.
“Despite Alaska’s absence of a big tech industry, the state’s chief industries, oil and gas, as well as some telecommunications, require cutting-edge technology. Treadwell said that in discussions with Palin about balancing development vs. the environment, she typically points to technology as a solution,” Olsen reports.
Full article here.
While we’re still exploring exactly which tech devices Palin uses currently, Bridget Carey reported yesterday for The Miami Herald of “the BlackBerry-wielding Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who had bloggers buzzing early Friday about her tech-centric lifestyle. She’s also three years younger than Obama.”
MacDailyNews Take: Send Palin an iPhone immediately, Apple!
As for Obama’s V.P. pick, Joseph Biden, 65, Carey reports, “The technology issue isn’t so much of his wired lifestyle as it is about his past stances on technology issues like Internet freedom and privacy. Biden has spoken out against peer-to-peer networks that allow the sharing of music and other copyrighted material. On the topic of Internet privacy, he is in favor of allowing communications companies to hand over a user’s personal information to the government, but with the intention to crack down on child porn and piracy.”
Full article here.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Readers “Michael R.,” “Dennis,” and “Jen” for the heads up.]
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“The role of the vice president is to break ties in the Senate and inquire daily into the health of the president.”
“The issue of economics is not something I’ve understood as well as I should. I’ve got Greenspan’s book.”
– John McCain
Again, fellas,
If I go around saying (to anybody who’ll listen) that “I hate blue hats” and all of a sudden I start walking around with a blue hat–that begs the question—“hey, why the blue hat?”
Now, you can say what you want about these specific personalities–but do not forget to ask John McCain why all of a sudden blue hats are cool…
That’s all I’m sayin….
The dude just picked your next president—he is telling you to wear the stupid blue hat he has been railing against…
Why?
Because he is crazy.
I’m not a big McCain fan, but I’ve been planning on voting for him (begrudgingly, at best) because he’s light years ahead of Carter the 2nd, I mean Obama. I have to say that he just went up several notches in my mind by choosing Palin for VP. She may not be perfect, either, but thank God that she’s not another useless old Senator or other Washington bureaucrat. McCain just got my vote solidly, rather than the half-hearted one he would have gotten. I’m so sick of all the idiots in Washington and all the BS. I’m really praying that McCain/Palin really are at least half the mavericks/hawks that they appear to be. It’s time to clean up our Government. By the way, if you think that domestic drilling is a bad idea, then you are an idiot and you seriously need to stop drinking that CoolAid. There are NOT any viable alternatives at present, and there probably won’t be for 50 years. Yes, we should still try to find them, but we won’t be able to afford the search if we don’t pull our heads out of our rectums now! The government is NOT your baby sitter or your Mommy! Grow up and take responsibility for yourself!
MW Truth…Speak it as often as possible.
Michael Palin has more experience. Too bad he’s a Brit.
@FreddyThePig and his “presidential scholars”.
Next time, try quoting the entire article.
If you read all the way to the end, you’ll see that the four “scholars” quoted in the article are all Democrats.
Nice try, though!
I am just so very very pleased that I don’t have to vote for either of the two pairs.
At times like this it is so pleasant to know that we have more political parties with more choice and a simple voting procedure that precludes hanging chads and corrupt state governments that can interfere with the selection process.
And a totally incomprehensible electoral college.
I think we should send advisors down there and teach America how to run an election.
O-Bummer & Biden his time, Palin comparison with the Repub ticket.
True. Government is not your babysitter or mommy. Unless, you’re in the military, in government or living in Alaska.
Actually, using the term “mulatto” is racist. It’s like using the word “chink” or “kike”. Maybe you don’t think it’s racist because you use it all the time, so it seems natural to you. But that’s because you’re ignorant (no, really), and being content with your ignorance is also racist.
True colors on MDN. Too bad.
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Keep that in mind while you still have some regular women (not a handful of barren loudmouthed dykes) left in your party.
HA HA HA !!! BING BING
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Algernon Blue: You’re tragically uninformed (referring to your post on page 1). There are plenty of creationist or nearly creationist scientists holding positions in all types of research worldwide, and they do just as well if not better in their fields, including in areas like genetic research, breeding, disease control, etc. — everything that has possible ties to evolutionary thought.
I know you and your kind cannot respond to this intelligently with anything but a sly joke or slur, but the reality is that creationists across the board understand observable science as well as evolutionists. They just disagree about how it all got started and whether present appearances tell the whole the story.
I’m 62 years old. I have been a student of history and political science most of my life. I’ve traveled to all but five states of this great nation.
For the most part, I have found the Mac community a cut a little bit above the average. . . . But!
What I have read here this evening has me absolutely terrified!
Zarvox of Rigel 7
Sarah Palin and Sally Field are the same person
I never considered the possibility. Sally Field is 61 and Sarah Palin is 44. Maybe DNA will prove they are actually different.
In other news, my son is looking for a Mac Book Pro and wants the best video card he can buy. He’s going to be doing a lot of Final Cut Pro stuff. Do you think he needs the high end video card?
@Military Police
Thanks for explaining fraud. Well done.
OK, I am getting really sick of the politics on this site, and I don’t care what side you’re on. Why alienate half your readers, as long as they’re Mac fans?
But since you’re asking about the candidates and tech, and seem to enjoy slamming Biden, how is it that you seem to have missed that Dr. lawrence Lessig, probably the #1 crusader against the ridiculous abuse of copyright law in the US, and major proponent of and author on the subject of Net Neutrality, is a major advisor and proponent of the Obama campaign?
Or is it only right-wing talking points that get headlines on MDN?
“There are plenty of creationist or nearly creationist scientists holding positions in all types of research worldwide”
So Noah’s Ark held millions of species since evolution isn’t possible?
Fucking idiot.
Registered Voter: “No. It’s racist because it shouldn’t be an issue in the first place. It wasn’t necessary to mention.
You’re confused. We’re not surprised.”
Salty Balls: “@ twilightmoon
If we said your comments are less valid because of your bad breath, obesity and flaky skin, would it be relevant?”
The interesting thing is I agree with libs and Democrats on some points, and hate the Republican party’s stand on a number of issues, but this sort of rude condescension and pigheadedness drives me completely away.
You can all go to hell.
Freddy the Pig stated earlier;
“Reading these comments scares me. I’ve come to the conclusion that America deserves what it’s going to get. Some of you fail to understand that we’re not voting somebody off of tonight’s episode of Survivor. We’re voting for President of the United States.
We’re a nation in rapid decline. God help us.”
WELL STATED! My sentiments exactly. I often make this argument, but I use American Idol (which sucks) as the example.
We’re in trouble.
ccap1: “The dude just picked your next president—he is telling you to wear the stupid blue hat he has been railing against…
Why?
Because he is crazy.”
Hmm. No, you are assuming that Palin is not qualified to be president. Certainly Obama is not. Palin is. You may not like her politics, but you have to do more than just say she’s not qualified to make your point.
If she’s not, how so? And explain it in a way that doesn’t prove that Obama should immediately drop out of the race and apologize for wasting our time.
Canuckian: “At times like this it is so pleasant to know that we have more political parties with more choice and a simple voting procedure that precludes hanging chads and corrupt state governments that can interfere with the selection process.”
Chads were a sad day in our voting system but an important one that proved we needed to modernize our process. Too bad we rushed stupidly into it and replaced an aging system with a broken electronic system without proper safeguards and security from tampering and rigging.
As far as corruption goes, America is certainly not perfect but we’re better than many other places. I can guarantee you that Canadian government is corrupt too. It’s human nature, not something unique to America.
“I think we should send advisors down there and teach America how to run an election.”
You can keep your advisors, thanks.
F-h: “Actually, using the term “mulatto” is racist. It’s like using the word “chink” or “kike”. Maybe you don’t think it’s racist because you use it all the time, so it seems natural to you. But that’s because you’re ignorant (no, really), and being content with your ignorance is also racist.”
1. define racism.
2. give a reference to where this is racist, and possibly an alternative term if there is an appropriate one.
3. I don’t believe I used the term, but am curious anyway.
45North: “In other news, my son is looking for a Mac Book Pro and wants the best video card he can buy. He’s going to be doing a lot of Final Cut Pro stuff. Do you think he needs the high end video card?”
Considering you cannot replace the video card in a laptop after you purchase it, it would make sense to buy what you can afford. The card in there will have more impact on 3d rendered games than FCP, which will be more limited by system horsepower and memory. Having a good video card in there won’t hurt tho.
I’d recommend taking this question to someplace like Appleinsider discussion boards, posting in the relevant section, a deeply burried post on a political thread on MDN is not likely to get you the best info.
I am so annoyed at MDN right now pretending that the McCain ticket is in ANY WAY better than Obama on tech issues, that I just sent a lengthy email describing articles pointing out the vast superiority of Obama on this point. Since I am starting to fear for MDN’s balance on this issue I’ll also throw the following into the comments here (but hope more of this will be highlighted on the front page):
For the “record” (security word)…
Obama: STRONGLY SUPPORTS NET NEUTRALITY
McCain: OPPOSES NET NEUTRALITY
On the subject of user rights vs. MPAA, etc., Obama is strongly supported by Dr. Lawrence Lessig (a LEADING crusader against the ridiculous abuse of coyright in the country, and on net neutrality — you shouldn’t consider yourself “up” on the intersection of tech & the law if you don’t know who Lessig is, and he is a major advisor to Obama on these matters!)
Palin is supposed to be good on tech because she vaguely “supports research”? On what? How many dinosaurs could fit into Noah’s Ark? Whether drilling in ANWR would be totally awesome or just great?
Whatever else you may think, there just isn’t even a question that Obama is completely superior on issues of the Internet, technology, copyright, and personal privacy than McCain!!
Now that every news story and article has a discussion board, there suddenly appears a lot of chatter about the nominees. I was surprised both by the partisan imbalance and the fact that a lot the anti-Obama/Biden, pro McCain/Palin side seem so breezy and pat. Then I realized that many of these posts from site to site, have an overly familiar ring to them, the same phrases, the same talking points, and personal endorsements. Smells like astroturf.