Quotes of the day
posted at 10:15 pm on September 6, 2008 by Allahpundit
Share on Facebook | printer-friendly
“The simple fact of her being a pro-life married mother of five with a thriving political career was–before anything else about her was known–enough for the left and its outliers to target her for destruction. She could not be allowed to contradict symbolically one of the central narratives of the left. How galling it will be to Sarah Palin’s many new enemies if she survives this assault and prevails. If she does, her success may be an important moment in the struggle to shape not just America’s politics but its culture.”
*
“In the end, though, it is not just Palin’s large family and important job which have made her the topic of the day at every school pick-up queue in America. It is also the fact that she breaks the Hillary Clinton mould, not only in personality and lifestyle but in ideology as well. By this, I don’t mean merely that she’s a conservative, that she’s an evangelical Christian, or that she opposes abortion.
More interesting are the ways in which she shatters all of the stereotypes altogether: Left/Right, Democrat/Republican, liberal/conservative…
None of this is meant to imply that Hillary Clinton’s generation is finished, let alone Hillary herself: she may well be back in the national game, in 2012, 2016, or later. But the appointment of Palin does bring the Hillary Era to an end – she isn’t the archetypal Female American Politician anymore, she’s just one of many.”
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Blowback
Note from Hot Air management: This section is for comments from Hot Air's community of registered readers. Please don't assume that Hot Air management agrees with or otherwise endorses any particular comment just because we let it stand. A reminder: Anyone who fails to comply with our terms of use may lose their posting privilege.
Trackbacks/Pings
Trackback URL
Comments
Comment pages: « Previous 1 2
http://www.villainouscompany.com/vcblog/archives/2008/03/americas_female.html
winemkr on September 7, 2008 at 12:37 AM
In 2012, Hillary will have to decide between running for the Senate or running for president. I think that by then, she might be content with playing a Teddy Kennedy role until death us do part.
The good news is that after Obama loses, the speaking fees for Good Old Boy Wonder will start rolling in again.
Laurence on September 7, 2008 at 12:49 AM
Interesting………..
No one remembers this anymore………………….
Seven Percent Solution on September 7, 2008 at 12:57 AM
Seven Percent Solution on September 7, 2008 at 12:57 AM –
It’ll be nice when hearing the name Hillary, most of America will say “oh, Hillary Duff, the actress and singer…” and no one will recall this Hillary, the Hildabeast, anymore.
coldwarrior on September 7, 2008 at 1:05 AM
No doubt……… but then there’s Chelsea, and the fruit does not fall far from the tree.
What else has she been taught, or her handlers…..
……… by the way, I believe Hillary is still a Senator.
This will not end, until the whole Democrat/Government Class/MSM bias is exposed.
Seven Percent Solution on September 7, 2008 at 1:09 AM
You know, if Barack loses in a year tailor-made for the Dems, then Hillary will assume the mantle of the leader of the Democrat party. Now how would you like to be one of those Dems that crossed her during the primaries?
Don’t doubt that there’s some Dems who have already considered that fact and are starting to sweat.
PackerBronco on September 7, 2008 at 1:13 AM
Yes, still a Senator from New York. Looks like she may try to replace Ted as the “voice” of the Senate. But, after earmarks are gone, what can she bring to her state?
There’s a whole new generation of politicos coming up in New York, earned their bones in New York, weren’t imported like Hillary was. Unless she spends the next two years working for ther Party making deals with incumbent Dems or mentoring new Dems, her longevity in Congress is not yet guaranteed.
Being part of a losing Obama campaign doesn’t polish her crednetials very much either.
Having Obama lose and Hillary’s hands clean, then she may be able to use the “I told you so” shtick and make a good comeback in 2012. But going up against against a VP heading for the number one slot? Palin changes everything. Conventional wisdom was that McCain would do one term as a transition, then turn it over to his VP…which could have been all sorts of regulars, Romney, Pawlenty, even Lieberman…but he chose Palin. New game.
coldwarrior on September 7, 2008 at 1:19 AM
Irony, my friends:
Hillary! couldn’t get the nomination because she couldn’t win because she was a woman. The attitude that the country wouldn’t vote for a woman is ingrained in the Democrat/leftist/defeatist/MSM/People-are-crap crowd, so they pushed her out.
They didn’t realize it was never about her sex. It was her as an existence that chilled citizens. They don’t get it.
Then Johnny picks The ‘Cuda. She is electrifying. She is the face (generically speaking) of Republican politics for the next few decades, the reinvention of Ronald Reagan, and welcome, indeed.
Now their panties are in a wad. And they still don’t get it.
Irony is sweet, a double scoop hot-fudge sundae with extra sprinkles.
TinMan13 on September 7, 2008 at 1:31 AM
I getting uneasy about the rock-star mantle. It has it plus side, that the Barry Bus has to try to drive over her. A miss and Barry is toast, but a hit and the Reps won’t recover. I sureeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee as hell hope she put everything, and I mean everything on that vetting questionaire.
Limerick on September 7, 2008 at 1:32 AM
It’s out there. She beat Murkowski and Knowles, and if there were anything to shaft her with they would have used it.
There’s nothing left.
TinMan13 on September 7, 2008 at 1:38 AM
Praying you’re right, TinMan. All this light coming from the end of the tunnel has gotten me nervous.
Limerick on September 7, 2008 at 1:39 AM
Its the candidate stupid.
America is a center right nation and Palin is the good, fresh conservative candidate we’ve craved since Reagan.
Hillary proved that even the Clinton machine can’t close the deal when the candidate isn’t high enough quality.
Obama wasn’t able to close against a low quality candidate because a vacuum cleaner salesman who’s a liberal that may be fresh isn’t where America is and Barack may be slick but he still isn’t a good candidate.
Gov. Palin is approaching Rock Star status for good reason, she’s the real deal, closer.
Speakup on September 7, 2008 at 1:43 AM
Rock-star mantle?
I posted this before……….. check it out and check again if there are not two Americas.
Hillary Clinton, Barak Obama, Joe Biden, the MSM et al ………. go fornicate with yourselves.
……………. Michael, we will never forget you, and I plan on introducing you, Brother, to Sarah Palin.
Seven Percent Solution on September 7, 2008 at 1:44 AM
Hillary will neeeeever go away.
tx2654 on September 7, 2008 at 1:47 AM
Notice the guy in the front row……. you can’t see his face, but Obama/Biden weren’t there……….
Seven Percent Solution on September 7, 2008 at 1:52 AM
After this past week, what could there possibly be?
Jim Treacher on September 7, 2008 at 2:09 AM
She doesn’t put the cap back on the toothpaste.
Spirit of 1776 on September 7, 2008 at 2:46 AM
Unstated hero. He probably would never mention he was there.
SouthernGent on September 7, 2008 at 2:53 AM
I bet that she does and that she makes her kids and husband also.
Johan Klaus on September 7, 2008 at 3:00 AM
It’s been exposed, long since. This will not end until we pry the power from their cold, dead fingers.
(No, this is not a call to violent revolution — unless they begin removing our liberty. Cool your jets.)
philwynk on September 7, 2008 at 3:57 AM
Just a reminder that Robert Kennedy ran for office…with ten kids: http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZjBiMTkwZDZhODdkYmIzMjNmMzU4MGRlYzQ3MjZkN2Y=
onlineanalyst on September 7, 2008 at 6:13 AM
Every sentient being (sorry Democrats, that doesn’t include you anymore) feels the hand of destiny over this pick of Palin as VP/future president. It’s much more than the political campaign of the moment, and I think everyone feels that in their bones. We owe a big one to McCain for this.
Halley on September 7, 2008 at 6:16 AM
The “Thrilla from Wasilla” against the “dope of hope”
Gee…I think I like our chances
lukespapa on September 7, 2008 at 6:20 AM
McCain up by 4 in liberal Zogby poll. This election is killing me boys. He can blow the Palin advantage with a dismal debate performance. If he wins ill look back and enjoy the looks on the Libs’ faces when Sarah rode into town and Messiah was galled.
malkinmania on September 7, 2008 at 6:51 AM
I hope my home state wises up about Godhilla now, and doesn’t buy that crap she’ll spread about “Not running for President” the next time she runs for another term in the Senate. We need our senators in the Senate working for our interests, not on the road working for their next job.
52Ranger on September 7, 2008 at 7:03 AM
I woke up to a repeat of The Beltway Boys. Mort Kondrake (sorry about the spelling but you know who I mean) called Gov. Palin a “right wing wacko”. Nice. I feel an email coming on.
Cindy Munford on September 7, 2008 at 7:37 AM
She definately filled a niche among a large segment of voters…
Waterboy on September 7, 2008 at 7:54 AM
The solution to maintaining conservatives in office isn’t hard…. stick to conservative principles.
In my world view, the worst crimes are first, crimes against children. Second on that list are crooked politicians. Put them in jail doing hard time. No 5 year sentences and out in 18 months. 10 years minimum time served.
Second, “sell the jet on eBay”. In other words, if a government program is not needed, eliminate it. Eliminate earmarking as a practice that is even permitted. Also get the line item veto passed.
Push to get a number of the silly “rules” in the house and the senate eliminated. These are nothing more than procedures invented to give power to a smaller group than the actual majority. Set a limit on how long anything (or anyone) can remain in committee before it must come out for an actual vote.
Finally, lobbyists. Any connection between a member of congress and a lobbying effort (family member, employer of family member, whatever) should be, on it’s face, enough evidence to open a criminal investigation. How does anyone with a net worth of less than a million get elected to a job that pays $180K and then end up with a net worth of millions and millions within a couple of years? Close all of these channels for “bribing” congress. Require complete financial disclosure as a prerequisite for running for office. Part of this requirement is that as long as someone is in office, their finances are an open book.
Over the years, our representative democracy has become both not very representative and not very democratic.
CC
CapedConservative on September 7, 2008 at 8:03 AM
OK, so what’s happened to Robert Spencer’s “Blogging the Qu’ran” series over here every week? I’m accustomed to reading it here around this time of day every Sunday, but haven’t seen one posted the past couple of weeks.
I know I can read it Jihad Watch, just wondering what’s up.
flipflop on September 7, 2008 at 8:13 AM
Hening on September 7, 2008 at 8:39 AM
And worth repeating again. Thanks, CK. I had never read anything by David Warren. That piece is terrific!
MrLynn on September 7, 2008 at 8:39 AM
That ought to be Quote of the Week.
MrLynn on September 7, 2008 at 8:40 AM
Come to think of it….Where has Pelosi been?
bridgetown on September 7, 2008 at 8:46 AM
Another thought…. though it’s been running though this blog. One of the themes for Hillary’s loss has been “we won’t elect a woman”. What does Sarah Palin’s march through the country say?
itsspideyman on September 7, 2008 at 9:10 AM
That women, and quite possibly after the sting of Barry cools african-americans may want to reanalyze the wisdom of block voting?
sven10077 on September 7, 2008 at 9:14 AM
Oh SH*T. Wait till Palin and Pelosi go at it on drilling!
marklmail on September 7, 2008 at 9:42 AM
“None of this is meant to imply that Hillary Clinton’s generation is finished….”
You’ll have to pry our hands off the steering wheel first. Hillary Clinton doesn’t represent my generation any more than Andrew Sullivan represents yours. After long, long years of bizarrely being expected to applaud the advancement of women I despise, like Clinton and Pelosi, now at last, I can applaud a woman I actually respect. I’m a pro-choice, socially liberal, Republican from the Republican wing of the party, and I’m crazy about Sarah. I am not the only one among my generational peers who finds her not just admirable, but liberating.
JM Hanes on September 7, 2008 at 6:45 PM
Comment pages: « Previous 1 2