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Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin, in her interview with ABC’s Charlie Gibson on Thursday (Sept. 11) was asked if she agreed with the “Bush Doctrine.” She questioned Charlie for clarification.

GIBSON: “The Bush doctrine, as I understand it, is that we have the right of anticipatory self-defense, that we have the right to a preemptive strike against any other country that we think is going to attack us. Do you agree with that?

GIBSON: Do we have a right to anticipatory self-defense? Do we have a right to make a preemptive strike again another country if we feel that country might strike us?

PALIN: Charlie, if there is legitimate and enough intelligence that tells us that a strike is imminent against American people, we have every right to defend our country. In fact, the president has the obligation, the duty to defend.

She did not spout out the definition of the Bush doctrine as Charlie and many liberals preach, but she demonstrated strength and conviction. The way the world is today with evil nations and terrorists bent on destroying Americans, her answer is much better than knowing the definition of a liberal concept.

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Americans better wake up and realize how vulnerable we are to attacks. There is this liberal idea that talking to our enemies who hate America is the answer to secure our freedom. Listen, this is very naïve. I have been in battles and in war, and to think you can sooth the enemy is foolish. Sarah Palin may not be the typical politician who can be pushed to a certain agenda, but she is real and seems to have the courage to push back where ever necessary. Many may not remember the President Carter’s days in office. He was weak when standing up against our enemies and consequently, America lost a lot of credibility throughout the world and we were a nation of embarrassment.

The term “Bush Doctrine” is no more than a liberal media spin. Liberals immerse themselves with such liberal jargon, but others may not pay much attention to such liberal categorization of policy or intentions. I am quite educated and even I may have had to think about Charlie Gibson’s snobbish question as he peered down at Sarah Palin with his glasses hanging on the tip of his nose as if he was such an intelligent Journalist “interrogating” a little ole housewife. At least she engaged her mind before her mouth before answering. Just because she didn’t glibly spout out the “desired” answer to such a question, does not mean she is unintelligent and unaware of the crucial events of the day. In fact, I think she should be given credit for asking questions, that’s what unpretentious people do.

One of the biggest problems with government today is that we are being governed by rich and often elitist politicians who are self absorbed and will do anything to keep their position in government. The president is one person. Yes, he/she has the veto power and influence, but congress also has the veto power and a great deal of influence. I thought our government was “by the people, for the people,” not “by the rich, elitist, for the common people.” Most people in our country are not privileged to be rich and Washington groomed and/or polished.

Sarah Palin may not be the ordinary “yes” politician, but at this time, she desires to help change government to the values upon which it was founded. I think she should be applauded for standing her ground and not bending to the whims of those who disagree with her; liberals and “follow the crowd” bunch are trying so hard to trash her. Her courage to be a real American and willing to fight for decency and security is refreshing and honorable.