Eagleburger, prominent McCain supporter: Palin's not ready yet, even when she is, she'll be barely adequate

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Lawrence Eagleburger, who served as Secretary of State under George H.W. Bush and whose endorsement is often trumpeted by McCain, said on Thursday that the Alaska governor is not only unprepared to take over the job on a moment's notice but, even after some time in office, would only amount to an "adequate" commander in chief.

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The remarks took place during an interview on National Public Radio that was, ironically, billed as "making the case" for a McCain presidency. Asked by the host whether Palin could step in during a time of crisis, Eagleburger reverted to sarcasm before leveling the harsh blow.

"It is a very good question," he said, pausing a few seconds, then adding with a chuckle: "I'm being facetious here. Look, of course not."

Eagleburger explained: "I don't think at the moment she is prepared to take over the reins of the presidency. I can name for you any number of other vice presidents who were not particularly up to it either. So the question, I think, is can she learn and would she be tough enough under the circumstances if she were asked to become president, heaven forbid that that ever takes place?

"Give her some time in the office and I think the answer would be, she will be [pause] adequate. I can't say that she would be a genius in the job. But I think she would be enough to get us through a four year... well I hope not... get us through whatever period of time was necessary. And I devoutly hope that it would never be tested."

The indictment of Palin was all the more biting because both she and McCain have held Eagleburger up repeatedly during the past several weeks as evidence that the Republican ticket has firm standing and support within foreign policy circles.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/31/e...i_n_139524.html

[almaty 19]

that guy is obviously a liberal and hates America and God

Edited October 31, 2008 by almaty

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that guy is obviously a liberal and hates American and God

I read a rumor on the Interwebz that Eagleburger spends his weekends in gay bathhouses with Satan.

[almaty 19]

i assume, he is muslim with a name like Eagleburger

[Ban Hammer 14,585]

that guy is obviously a liberal and hates American and God

I read a rumor on the Interwebz that Eagleburger spends his weekends in gay bathhouses with Satan.

see if he taps his feet.

[HAL 9000 96]

With a middle name like Hussein, a Mawslem (no sp there!), and a commie liberal there is no doubt about it. yep, folks- this guy is another liberal doing what liberals do.

[almaty 19]

With a middle name like Hussein, a Mawslem (no sp there!), and a commie liberal there is no doubt about it. yep, folks- this guy is another liberal doing what liberals do.

and a terrorists..trying to pick on ..a former beauty queen....that is certainly unamerican..

where is gunner joe mccarthy at, when you need him?

[Sister Fracas 5]

hey, being "adequate" would be a VAST, HUGE improvement over the current occupant of that seat.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Never thought I'd come out in Mr. Eagleburger's defense but honestly, only someone that's been hitting the pipe would believe that Sarah Palin ever truly would be - let alone at this point is - ready for the White House. Don't attack the man for merely stating the obvious.

[Ban Hammer 14,585]

Never thought I'd come out in Mr. Eagleburger's defense but honestly, only someone that's been hitting the pipe would believe that Sarah Palin ever truly would be - let alone at this point is - ready for the White House. Don't attack the man for merely stating the obvious.

so you're saying obama thinks palin is ready?

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Never thought I'd come out in Mr. Eagleburger's defense but honestly, only someone that's been hitting the pipe would believe that Sarah Palin ever truly would be - let alone at this point is - ready for the White House. Don't attack the man for merely stating the obvious.

so you're saying obama thinks palin is ready?

[^KK^ 3]

Vote Barack Obama!!

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Never thought I'd come out in Mr. Eagleburger's defense but honestly, only someone that's been hitting the pipe would believe that Sarah Palin ever truly would be - let alone at this point is - ready for the White House. Don't attack the man for merely stating the obvious.

so you're saying obama thinks palin is ready?

I thought what I said is that McSame and his followers must be hitting the pipe.

[Ban Hammer 14,585]

Never thought I'd come out in Mr. Eagleburger's defense but honestly, only someone that's been hitting the pipe would believe that Sarah Palin ever truly would be - let alone at this point is - ready for the White House. Don't attack the man for merely stating the obvious.

so you're saying obama thinks palin is ready?

I thought what I said is that McSame and his followers must be hitting the pipe.

you didn't say mccain (or your favorite moniker mcsame) in the above, just someone who's been hitting the pipe. and surely you know obama partook in the weed.

[almaty 19]

so what..i did too. and so did allot of folks all over america..and so did president bush ...it is a non issue these days