Foreign Policy

I have been getting a lot of guff from people saying I don't know about Foreign Policy. First, I really appreciate everyone who's been sticking up for me. They are right, Alaska is near Russia (we are right by Kamchatka, just like in Risk).  In fact sometimes I have to sign letters to them about who has been fishing too much (I still need to follow up about that, but it's under control).

The thing that nobody has pointed out though is that Alaska is also right by another country, Canada! We are pretty much surrounded in fact. But during my administration we have remained at peace. In fact after Todd won the 2007 Iron Dog Geraldine Van Bibber (she is in charge of Yukon) sent us a basket of maple candy, which I thought was very sweet of her.

Anyway I thought maybe if I wrote about it here people might get a better picture of what I know. Besides I am going to have to give a speech on Wednesday anyway, and I thought this would be a good chance to get a head start.  I showed it to John and he said it was good but that he might get his speechwriters to "punch it up." That's fine with me, I just need time to practice once they're done so that I don't get any countries mixed up.

Foreign Policy
by Sarah Palin

     Foreign Policy is an important part of the job of vice president. It means what you're going to make foreigners do, especially in Iraq.

     Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert. It shares borders with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to the south, Jordan to the west, Syria to the northwest, Turkey to the north, and Iran to the east. It has a very narrow section of coastline at Umm Qasr on the Persian Gulf. There are two major flowing rivers: the Tigris and the Euphrates. These provide Iraq with agriculturally capable land and contrast with the desert landscape that covers most of Western Asia.

     Iraq is in the Middle East, where there is a lot of oil.  However, some of the people there hate America. There are some countries nearby that love freedom and America (i.e. Saudi Arabia), but Iraq is not one of them, as proved by them electing Saddam Hussein. Most people think that he probably had something to do with 9-11, however it is now considered politically incorrect to say so out loud.

     America got rid of Saddam, however the people of Iraq are still ungrateful.  This makes Democrats sad, they want to leave Iraq. But President Bush wasn't looking for thank you's, he just wants to do what is right, which means we should stay in Iraq.  Something which MCCAIN/PALIN will do!

     Also near Iraq is Iran, a country that is run by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who also hates America. He is trying to get nucular weapons, which is something that North Korea is doing, too.  We can't let them get them!  This is why we are building a missile defense in Poland. Poland is an important ally in the war on terror.

     In conclusion, Foreign Policy is a complex but fascinating topic.

Bibliography

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran
3. http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/Issues/fdeb03a7-30b0-4ece-8e34-4c7ea83f11d8.htm

Comments

[Maman Poulet]

So I was thinking Sarah might like to post about her extensive visit to Ireland?

http://www.mamanpoulet.com/?p=437

[Bethel]

Sar!

That's an AWESOME paper!!!!(((HUGS))) Good Job!

I was wondering though, do you have time to edit it becsuse you could probably put in the part about how alaska is right next to RUSSIA and you haven't even bombed them (yet) although you TOTALLY could.

Oh hey, are we still on for drinks next time you come down south?

[NotFooledByDistractions]

I have a couple questions to pose...

Your son is heading to Iraq, but yet when you were asked about Iraq and the surge, you said you really hadn't thought about because you were busy. Iraq is and has been one of the most prominent issues, and yet you haven't taken the time to formulate an opinion? Do you realize that you are now a candidate for the vice presidency of the UNITED STATES?? This is not waskill alaska local politics. Stop people on the street and every one will give you an opinion on the war, but you can't? Shameful.

Are you embarrassed that you had to ask what the vice president does all day? Well, I'm embarrassed for you and for our country. You're making a mockery of the office of the VP and the country. Your selection is actually insulting to me on two fronts, it was made in desperation - mccain wanted a woman, any woman - and it looks like that's what he got. As a woman this is blantantly pandering, you're a token selection. There are so many honestly qualified female candidates that have worked hard and deserve this opportunity. Does it offend you to be a trophy pick? It offends me. I'm left to ask...Other than a fertile uterus and a bible, what exactly do you bring to the white house and the country? You have no economic or foreign policy creds, I'd hate to think your only contributions will be to stand aside and look pretty.

I'd say that Ms Palin is way out of her league. I think the debate with Joe Biden will be your day of reckoning. The country will see that you're just not ready to step into the presidency. The issues are too great for this level of on the job training.

Do the country a favor and step aside and either let a truly qualified woman run - or a man, but you're just way out of your league.

[badgerbag]

Oh god, the different font made me die laughing.

[V. Chong]

I like John and your track record. But it seems your paper here is trying to be light hearted to make complex matter understandable to some of the voter. I think it is dangerous for people might take it for real, that you mean it is that simple. First, Iraq's people didn't elect Saddam. They had no choice. Second, Ahmadinejad is not running much of Iran but rather the force behind him. In both cases, we need to separate the people of these countries from the regime that controls them (please read Straford to gain some insight http://www.stratfor.com/). Using the word hate is overly simplifying things and is damaging and not helping for McCain. It reinforces non-Amrican's impression of American. That Americans are naive when it comes to understanding the world. I believe president Bush is a good man trying to do good for the long term in the region and he looked to Japan and Germany as the model. Those who thinks America should stay in Iraq need to say so with explicit reason so that the average citizens could understand the reason. That it is for Iraq's and the world's own good. Not just America. I am horrified by the suggestion of Democrats that we need to have a time table for withdrawal. It seems they have never played a game of chess. How naive they are. I suggest people to read the famous chinese book: The Art of War. Chinese had it all figured out thousands years ago. The more things change, the more they don't change. See Russia's behavior recently.

[V. Chong]

I like John and your track record. But it seems your paper here is trying to be light hearted to make complex matter understandable to some of the voter. I think it is dangerous for people might take it for real, that you mean it is that simple. First, Iraq's people didn't elect Saddam. They had no choice. Second, Ahmadinejad is not running much of Iran but rather the force behind him. In both cases, we need to separate the people of these countries from the regime that controls them (please read Straford to gain some insight http://www.stratfor.com/). Using the word hate is overly simplifying things and is damaging and not helping for McCain. It reinforces non-Amrican's impression of American. That Americans are naive when it comes to understanding the world. I believe president Bush is a good man trying to do good for the long term in the region and he looked to Japan and Germany as the model. Those who thinks America should stay in Iraq need to say so with explicit reason so that the average citizens could understand the reason. That it is for Iraq's and the world's own good. Not just America. I am horrified by the suggestion of Democrats that we need to have a time table for withdrawal. It seems they have never played a game of chess. How naive they are. I suggest people to read the famous chinese book: The Art of War. Chinese had it all figured out thousands years ago. The more things change, the more they don't change. See Russia's behavior recently.

[Scifipie Guy]

People are saying this blog is a fake, and that it's posted as satire in the right hand margin. However, I had some foresight and have saved the original first pages of this blog, and it clearly does NOT say that it is satire. I will be posting the pages on my website shortly.

Scifipie Guy

[Oregon Grrr]

f-yeah, I'm with Scifipie guy, I can smell a conspiracy when I get a whiff of that nasty sheet. Palin is here being herself, and then she wants to cover it up by saying it is satire. She's so damn dumb she probably doesn't know what satire means! Anyhow, I'm pretty sure this blog is the real thing.

[McCain'd]

They are right, Alaska is near Russia (we are right by Kamchatka, just like in Risk).

yah duh

[Gordon]

Haha I love the 2nd paragraph which is a different font. You sure you didn't pull a "biden" from one of the bibiography links :p Love ya Palin-fan-4-ever

[Selene]

I'm still trying to decide whether or not this site is real, along with many other people. All I know is that if it is real and McCain does win then I'm moving out of America. Anyway, this blog is funny and I loved how the "bibliography" was added at the end, real middle school style. haha

[Jen]

You people are stupid if you think this blog is real. Of course it isn't real, it's clearly someone idiot trying to make fun of Governor Palin. Don't be so damn naive!!

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