Palin and her view that Iraq is the Lord's will

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Tweethttps://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/0..._n_123205.html

Three months before she was thrust into the national political spotlight, Gov. Sarah Palin was asked to handle a much smaller task: addressing the graduating class of commission students at her one-time church, Wasilla Assembly of God.

Her speech in June provides as much insight into her policy leanings as anything uncovered since she was asked to be John McCain's running mate.

Speaking before the Pentecostal church, Palin painted the current war in Iraq as a messianic affair in which the United States could act out the will of the Lord.

"Pray for our military men and women who are striving to do what is right. Also, for this country, that our leaders, our national leaders, are sending [U.S. soldiers] out on a task that is from God," she exhorted the congregants. "That's what we have to make sure that we're praying for, that there is a plan and that that plan is God's plan."

Religion, however, was not strictly a thread in Palin's foreign policy. It was part of her energy proposals as well. Just prior to discussing Iraq, Alaska's governor asked the audience to pray for another matter -- a $30 billion national gas pipeline project that she wanted built in the state. "I think God's will has to be done in unifying people and companies to get that gas line built, so pray for that," she said.

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TweetFrom NBC's Michael Levine
As questions have been raised over how thoroughly Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign vetted Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for the V.P. slot, it seems the McCain campaign was unaware of a video -- available online -- in which Palin talks about God's role in U.S. military action overseas, according to a political operative familiar with the situation.
The video, first reported by the liberal blog HuffingtonPost.com, is from a June Palin speech to the graduating class of commission students at Palin's former church in Wasilla, Alaska. While describing her family, Palin told students about her oldest son, 19-year-old Track, who is set to be deployed to Iraq this month with the U.S. Army. She urged students to pray “that our leaders -- that our national leaders -- are sending [soldiers] out on a task that is from God.”
She added, “That's what we have to make sure that we are praying for: that there is a plan and that that plan is God's plan.”
“It's pretty uncomfortable stuff,” said the political operative, after watching the video online. “It's bad. It's really bad. … It's going to be interesting to see how this plays out.”
In addition to talking about Iraq, Palin also referred to God's role in her work as governor.
“I can do my part in working really, really hard to get a natural gas pipeline, about a $30 billion project that's going to create a lot of jobs for Alaska. … [but] I think God's will has to be done in unifying people and companies to get that gas line built, so pray for that,” she said. “I can do my job there in developing our natural resources, in doing things like getting the roads paved and making sure our troopers have their cop cars and their uniforms and their guns, and making sure our public schools are funded. But really that stuff doesn't do any good if the people of Alaska's hearts aren't right with God.”
It wasn't all serious, though. At one point during the address, Palin praised the graduating class as “a bunch of cool-looking Christians.” Then she picked out one student in the crowd and said with a smile, “Ben, I don't know you well enough yet, but looking at you, I'm thinking, people are going to interested in Jesus Christ through you because of the way you look - this red-headed Sasquatch for Jesus. You look good!” The students cheered. “Times are really changin'. And with the times that change, looks even change.”

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TweetTHIS VETTING THING ALL CAME FROM THE FAR LEFT LIBERALS.


PALIN WAS VETTED PROPERLY. BUT AS FOR THE SCUM CNN,MSNBC POSTING THIS EVERY 2 MINUTES ABOUT "WHAT SHE VETTED PROPERLY" MAKES ME SICK. THE FAR LEFT AND BLOJAMAS CAMPAIGN ARE PISSED BECAUSE THEY COULD OF HAD THE FIRST WOMEN VP AND NOW THE REP HAVE IT AND IT TOOK AWAY FROM THE BLOJAMA SPEECH.

[Dzone]

Tweetso they are going to rip on her for being "too" Christian? Would they be happier to have a philandering skirt chaser in the white house, a la bill clinton? LOL
Honestly, I havent liked Mccain, but Im more likely to vote for him now.

[daved150]

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so they are going to rip on her for being "too" Christian? Would they be happier to have a philandering skirt chaser in the white house, a la bill clinton? LOL
Honestly, I havent liked Mccain, but Im more likely to vote for him now.

will she do that?....if so I'M IN!!!!!!!

[straydoglogic]

Tweetall i know is my friend and chief didnt die for gods will...he was a good man trying to eat his phucking lunch...and if i hadnt requested to go elsewhere i would have been with him...

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all i know is my friend and chief didnt die for gods will...he was a good man trying to eat his phucking lunch...and if i hadnt requested to go elsewhere i would have been with him...

I tend to agree. It prob helps people to deal with it by saying "It was Gods will"

[supasaiyan99]

TweetSaying it's God's will is about having a lot of Faith. So many people I know won't do anything without praying over it. I just don't like when people use it as an excuse for failure. For example I heard someone say "it wasn't God's will for me to get that job." Yeah right! You probably screwed up in the interview or there was just someone else who was more qualified!!!

[PL456]

Tweetnothing wrong with praying that we stay in God's will. we are supposed to ask God to guide us. We are taught to continually be in prayer so that we may be more receptive to God's will. I think it's great that Gov Palin prays and asks for God's guidance. Who else is she supposed to trust? God is the ultimate authority in the universe, period. He made the universe and everything in it. Pro-life, pro-religion, these are the things that will keep our country great.

[straydoglogic]

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will. Pro-life, pro-religion, these are the things that will keep our country great.

wrong..its devisive...it doesnt bring people together it tears them apart...im all for peoples right to religion and im also for peoples right FROM religion...our country is seperated by religion...thats why 9 times out of 10 discussion between 2 people with different views on religion will ultimately end up in an argument....thats why ive always said..pray if you want..worship and all that good stuff... but dont push it to me...i dont need to be subjected to it...
there are so many religions out there and people of one faith want to hate people of another....

[FUZO]

TweetI PRAY EVERY DAY AND I BELEIVE.