Quote of the day
posted at 10:20 pm on September 7, 2008 by Allahpundit
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“What horrified me was not so much the woman herself, though she is clearly entirely unfit to be vice-president or president. It was McCain’s cynical and sudden choice of her. Would you give power of attorney over your entire life to someone you had only met once, or possibly twice? Of course not. You would give the matter and the person very serious consideration. Yet McCain in effect is offering power of attorney over all the affairs of the United States and over all Americans, including me, to a woman he had barely met. I myself wouldn’t hire a house-sitter on such scant acquaintance…
I had thought that McCain was, for a politician, an honourable man. Certainly honour is one of his top selling points. But who can think so now? In choosing a woman he doesn’t know or understand, purely for electoral advantage, he reveals a dishonourable lust for office, a disrespect for women generally and a dishonourable indifference to the future of his country…
In short Palin is an ill-educated, inexperienced hypocrite.”
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And we thought the AMERICAN left would go bonkers
William Amos on September 7, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Repost?
fossten on September 7, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Ah yes…from an American-born Brit who hasn’t lived in the U.S. since her birth. Perfect.
ManlyRash on September 7, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Quote of the Day. Lazy Style ;)
lorien1973 on September 7, 2008 at 10:23 PM
This from a country with “Red Ken” Livingstone running its biggest city for years, terrorist-luvin’ MPs, and ill-educated, inexperienced, hypocrite prime ministers.
fiatboomer on September 7, 2008 at 10:25 PM
If we wanted to be like the Brits, we’d vote BO.
We want to prosper, so we’ll vote McCain?Palin.
jgapinoy on September 7, 2008 at 10:25 PM
McCain/Palin
jgapinoy on September 7, 2008 at 10:25 PM
The feminists now have everything they have ever wanted…
When it comes to Sarah Palin, its penis envy!
singlemalt_18 on September 7, 2008 at 10:28 PM
I find her claim to have been generally inclined to vote Republican previously to be dubious at best. But like Obama’s “considering” of the military you can’t really prove it. Anyways, who really cares. And she IS the American left. Because the left is now international.
D0WNT0WN on September 7, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Palin/some guy
Darth Executor on September 7, 2008 at 10:28 PM
The Brits telling us who to vote for. Laughable. Whatever they say, we should do the opposite.
jencab on September 7, 2008 at 10:28 PM
I’m so glad that McCain’s choice of Palin bothers all the right people.
beatcanvas on September 7, 2008 at 10:29 PM
You mean the Mayor from Wasilly is an ill-educated, inexperienced hypocrite?
Heartache.
Spirit of 1776 on September 7, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Uh, I don’t care,she only gets one vote like all the rest of us, unless of course she is an ex patriot. Did she chose England? Sorry England. moving on.
Dr Evil on September 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Quick, someone get this woman a magazine rack.
Yuck yuck.
The Ugly American on September 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
BTW, I added this comment on their site, too. I doubt it will get past the censors.
jgapinoy on September 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM
“Fiction writer.” Pfft.
Via Sister Toldjah: Palin Rumors
davidk on September 7, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Biden’s abortion quote should have been quote of the day!
lorien1973 on September 7, 2008 at 10:32 PM
I’m sure glad the United States doesn’t award the Medal of “Honour”.
tgharris on September 7, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Oh Minette … STFU.
pabarge on September 7, 2008 at 10:33 PM
AP, are you retiring for the evening without a post on the USA/Today Gallup Poll? What level is your pessimism meter at? Inquiring minds want to know.
D0WNT0WN on September 7, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Yes! I would rather put the life of this country in the hands of a stranger before the doofus duo of Obama bin Biden.
At least there is a chance that the stranger is not a f*cking Marxist.
TheSitRep on September 7, 2008 at 10:34 PM
She probably has bad teeth, too. Why are the feminazi’s so catty?
bloggless on September 7, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Yeah, I covered this moron when I saw it in the headlines. She had a similar hissy fit not long ago about religion in society.
aikidoka on September 7, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Then please change your citizenship.
SouthernGent on September 7, 2008 at 10:35 PM
I thought I heard a British accent. ;-)
jcmorris on September 7, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Well, if our cousins across the pond can’t stand her, that makes me love the choice even more.
Just ordered my yard signs and bumper stickers.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 7, 2008 at 10:37 PM
And thus ends another day for the “world citizen.” If things keep up, celebrities everywhere, including Will Smith, will continue to be embarrased to be US citizens while jetsetting around the world. It’s hell out there.
Mr_Magoo on September 7, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Ohhh, somebody’s scared. What’s-his-name, Biden?, is pretty much invisible these days (a wise decision on the part of Ohblahblah’s campaign). I have a feeling he’s developing a health problem, and will have to withdraw from the race. Then there will “be no choice” but to nominate the tire-biter extraordinaire, but that won’t be cynical, nooh, that will be brave and bold.
mr.blacksheep on September 7, 2008 at 10:37 PM
As soon as I saw the phrase “honourable man” I knew it was some whining lefty from the UK.
The Power of Palin has reached across the Atlantic. Quick, someone send them a cargo plane full of diapers, for they have pooped themselves over Sarah the Equalizer.
fogw on September 7, 2008 at 10:37 PM
I do have one legitimate question for Ms.Minette Marrin. Using the same criteria as she does for John Mcain, how does she know all this about Governor Palin, if she has never met her?
bloggless on September 7, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Besides “W”, how many presidential candidates in history have not chosen a VP for political advantage?
jgapinoy on September 7, 2008 at 10:37 PM
sorry, we are not giving the Colonies back
Ropera on September 7, 2008 at 10:38 PM
another elite bites the dust…..
Mcguyver on September 7, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Yet another reason that mental health should not be left to a government-run entity.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 7, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Salsa queen
redrock on September 7, 2008 at 10:38 PM
I for one agree with this quote.
ManlyRash, that’s an ad hominem attack.
Xolom on September 7, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Was it Allah or Ed who said that Bubba had only met Gorat once or twice b/f picking him?
hippie_chucker on September 7, 2008 at 10:38 PM
How does she–or any of her smug commenters–know BO?
jgapinoy on September 7, 2008 at 10:38 PM
What? A QoTD post already without a main post about the Gallup poll numbers?
flipflop on September 7, 2008 at 10:39 PM
By all means, don’t the the screen door hit ya where the good Lord split ya.
Besides, up so high on your horse I’m suprised you noticed what’s going on beneath you….
Hog Wild on September 7, 2008 at 10:39 PM
How long till the “THE US IS RACIST” memo from the left ?
William Amos on September 7, 2008 at 10:39 PM
You bring up a really good point. Where the heck is Biden Sandiego? Somebody dig him up.
fossten on September 7, 2008 at 10:40 PM
I am so sick of the people bashing her experience, talk about ignorant! Many have already started to break down Palin’s experience (who’s not running for Pres.) and Obama’s, and found Obama to be the one lacking.
And the Republicans don’t have to sell anything to anyone in regards to Sarah Palin. She’s pretty freaking amazing in many ways. Personally I find her an inspiration. I heard her in a debate today on C-SPAN in 2006 when she was running for Governor, I was impressed!
I wish these authors of all this criticism would be honest enough to state where they stand politically, I think all the Palin bashing would make more sense.
4shoes on September 7, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Yeah. You tell ‘em. I mean, what was McCain thinking! He must be senile and going bonkers! Who does 4-5 months of background investigations, interview and questionnaires by a professional, independent group of 25 people and checks out everything possible on someone’s personal and professional life! Really! Who does he think he is by selecting a Governor who has accomplish more on energy, budgetary and reform issues and has the highest approval rating of any politician in the country!
He should be more like Obama, who picks a person who said that Obama is unqualified to be President once, stood on his remark when questioned about it in a debate and stated that he would like to run with McCain. That 35 year Senate veteran is what Change is all about! He knows how to speak his mind… in the most belligerent manner possible! He’s one of two people who represent the second smallest state in the Union, for god sakes! Not some Governor from the largest state in the Union, which has been rated by and independent agency as the 2nd most challenging state to govern!
/sarcasm
Damiano on September 7, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Nothing like a nasty quote from a cranky foreiger to cap off a delightfully successful week-end! 54%-44%!!
anniekc on September 7, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Salsa Mama
William Amos on September 7, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Apparently, the know-nothing “foreignors” forget how the US got ticked off at France and boycotted their goods. The more they scream, the more we dig in our heals.
Mr_Magoo on September 7, 2008 at 10:44 PM
They evidently had to search high and low (really, really low) to find someone to criticize McCain’s choice.
PattyJ on September 7, 2008 at 10:44 PM
sorry to disappoint you, dear.
also sorry that you weren’t paying close enough attention prior to her selection. “sudden” my arse!
homesickamerican on September 7, 2008 at 10:44 PM
That’s her freakin’ problem — she
thinksfantasizes about the President having such power. She was hoping Obama would win so he could do just that.Sorry sister, that’s not what the Prez has the power to do and wont if the Constitution is worth the paper it was written on.
Stay in the UK, please.
Dusty on September 7, 2008 at 10:46 PM
An ex-american in living abroad since birth can suck a turd out of my asshole.
jukin on September 7, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Oh, Minny again, huh? Don’t forget to link her article where she argues for the late term abortion of a baby with a cleft palate.
Blake on September 7, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Ding, ding, ding.
davidk on September 7, 2008 at 10:47 PM
how many campaign commercials did obama give mccain this weekend? I counted 6 or 7.
lorien1973 on September 7, 2008 at 10:48 PM
[Blake on September 7, 2008 at 10:47 PM]
Don’t remind me. That was utterly disgusting.
Dusty on September 7, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Ill-educated, inexperienced Saxon speaks!
BDU-33 on September 7, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Here’s our Minny in all her glory: Link
Blake on September 7, 2008 at 10:51 PM
NYT’s Trig Expose
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/08/us/politics/08baby.html
CanadianGuy on September 7, 2008 at 10:51 PM
I like that.
Kinda like a 72 yr old carrying a .357 when walking down a dark alley.
jgapinoy on September 7, 2008 at 10:51 PM
If we wanted to be like the Brits, we would not have kicked their asses out of this Country over 200 years ago.
Jim M. on September 7, 2008 at 10:51 PM
How’s she compare with a certain feeble Presidential candidate she’s up against?
Frozen Tex on September 7, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Obviously written by someone who doesn’t understand back channel chatter among conservatives. Palin had been touted for months prior to McCain’s picking of her.
I noticed one of the comments from the site…
Truman was hated while president, it took his death and 3 decades’ distance from his last day in office for people to realize he wasn’t so bad after all.
Johnson…Oh my god, this guy from Oz obviously isn’t a student of history, LBJ had appeal from 1963 until he escalated Nam. Then he became the singularly most hated chief executive (well, until Nixon, at least) who never had the chance to rehabilitate his reputation. Even Nixon is now looked at with a kinder eye than LBJ.
To be blunt, this author, while technically an American Citizen, clearly is not an American. To be an American means embracing a certain culture, and this broad clearly doesn’t have it.
john1schn on September 7, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Oh, that’s McCain’s age? Coincidence. Heh.
jgapinoy on September 7, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Oh, wait…. I know why she hates McCain/Palin so much: McCain’s adopted daughter has a cleft palate and, of course, Palin has a Down’s baby, which Marrin also advocates should be aborted late term.
Blake on September 7, 2008 at 10:53 PM
I noticed she claims an ancestor fought in NC in the Revolutionary War, which begs the question:
“For whose side?”
john1schn on September 7, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Ms. Marrin,
We Americans did not fight for and win our independence
from England (you) only to then take advice from you on who should lead this great country.
Had we taken Englands advice we would still be a colony and England along with France would be ruled by Germany so kindly piss off!
dhunter on September 7, 2008 at 10:54 PM
She was born in California…that explains it.
Was she this disgusted when she found out that the Dem Pres. candidate is friends with a terrorist?
WisCon on September 7, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Apparently, it IS possible.
Ugly on September 7, 2008 at 10:56 PM
Of course she prefers Obama, who would love to make the USA just like the UK, in every way.
jgapinoy on September 7, 2008 at 10:57 PM
From the story:
She rocks. So hard. It’s unbelievable.
lorien1973 on September 7, 2008 at 10:57 PM
That accompanying article just makes me want to love her all the more.
Pro-cleft palate abortion babe, you rock.
The Ugly American on September 7, 2008 at 10:59 PM
(to paraphrase Colter) …So she’s 5 abortions short of being a viable politician.
It’s fun to watch liberals squirm.
Mojave Mark on September 7, 2008 at 10:59 PM
This thread needs a pick-me up.
McCain’s 10 point lead on USA Today/Gallup has also put him up 1 on the RCP average.
Damiano on September 7, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Good news. I spoke with my dad over the phone tonight and he has decided to vote McCain/Palin. He’d been somewhat entranced by O’s “speechifying” a few months ago, but tonight said, “I just can’t trust Obama.” He thought the RNC was very well done and liked both speeches by the candidates.
Yes! One down one to go! Mrs. Magoo is next. We agreed to decide after the debates (I’ve already decided).
I recommend this “one vote at a time” approach for those in your immediate circle of influence. If we all participate, it will add up quickly.
I think that McCain’s speech, while not smooth as silk, was sincere and is convincing a lot of people. The statement that he would fight for his country until he drew his last breath was very powerful.
Mr_Magoo on September 7, 2008 at 11:00 PM
As so often, we are left to wonder “who gives a crap what some leftist Brit dyke thinks about our politics and governance?” No one, I wager.
Jaibones on September 7, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Hey, sexist, have you said that about any man lately?
Do you think being VP will keep the Palins from any resources they might need?
Do you know how much extra care a Down’s Syndrome baby needs? (not much)
Is it possible to be “much of a mom” or dad if you join the military & get sent to Iraq?
jgapinoy on September 7, 2008 at 11:00 PM
“Certainly honour is one of his top selling points.”
Spoken like a cheap slut, Minette Marrin.
Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus.
False in one thing, false in all.
maverick muse on September 7, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Maybe she didn’t get a chance to read my earlier post”
“You know………………….
Some people might want to check their facts about the experience and executive knowledge that Gov. Sarah Palin brings to the nominated office of the Vice President of the United States.
Among other “things”, as Governor, Sarah Palin, works with the Federal Government, and has working knowledge of the many Military bases in her state.
Not to mention Eielson Air Force Base, ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska, Fort Richardson, Alaska, and Fort Wainwright, Alaska, but also a little know post call Fort Greely.
These “day to day” responsibilities as Governor is something that she still deals with, even on the campaign trail.
These “day to day” responsibilities deal with our very real National Security on a very “day to day” basis, since Governor Palin also has to deal with her state being flanked by two foreign nations, Russia and Canada.
Add that to her ability to deal with oil companies, internal corruption, building a pipeline to take us one step closer to energy independence, raising a family, dealing with the media, and being the “spot on” choice for a Vice Presidential candidate……………… I think Mr. Obama looks quite a bit smaller.
Now, watch the Media, Goverenment Class, and Democrats squirm with fear.
………….. you can almost smell it”
Seven Percent Solution on September 7, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Please bare your souls more. The more ‘citizens of the world’ gone beserk over likely Obama landslide loss, the better.
We in the middle America bitter peopel are truly having the greatest time of our lives.
Sir Napsalot on September 7, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Phew! Here’s another question:
Who would you rather turn power of the USA over to, a man who has never been fully vetted by anyone, who hides his past and lies when convenient, or a man who choose a really popular and great running mate as VP who is fresh and has already governed the State of Alaska for two years?
katablog.com on September 7, 2008 at 11:02 PM
That faint wailing sound is dinosaur “feminists” swirling down the toiletbowl of history…enjoy!!!
Fortunata on September 7, 2008 at 11:03 PM
Sounds as if Minette Marrin is trying to score a few invites to fashionable London cocktail parties; hammering on America will always get you noticed in those oxygen-deprived circles.
Bishop on September 7, 2008 at 11:04 PM
What the hell is this “honour” she’s talking about.
SPEAK ENGLISH!
frankj on September 7, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Brothers from Other Mothers.
Jaibones on September 7, 2008 at 11:06 PM
I read that article earlier.. IDIOT
reshas1 on September 7, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Do American newspapers hire fiction writers to write editorials on elections held overseas? Maybe she wrote it because Britain is sort of like Canada, and obviously Alaska is in Canada. Short of that, why should we care about this dumb broad?
Did Danielle Steele opine about Mr. Brown and the Labour party and what a disgusting disaster Great Britain was headed for?
JeffinOrlando on September 7, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Egads,Times online,is becoming un-hinged,and to top
it off,Ms.Marrin wants to drag,her grandmother,and all of the mothers of England,and England itself,
plus all the honourable fighting men and women who freed
Europe,
into her version(in her mind)of her Liberal Femenazi view
point of how McCain has dis-honoured himself!!!
WTF,I’m lost in Translation here,are the Liberals blameing
World War Two on the Republican’s,is this the DNC’s new
Campaign strategy,to keep the Lefty Moonbats in the Liberal
party busy,so that their not at war with one another,or are
contemplating the lemmings disaster over the cliff!!!!!!!
canopfor on September 7, 2008 at 11:06 PM
FrankJ!
Jaibones on September 7, 2008 at 11:07 PM
I don’t follow the “logic” there. Wouldn’t the point be, whether you agree or not, that Palin is “ill-educated” and McCain is the hypocrite?
MB4 on September 7, 2008 at 11:07 PM
I am physically ill.
I believe that morality, just like the devil, lies in the detail,
I believe the devil lies in that woman’s heart.
On the other hand, I read some of the comments on her Palin piece and have to say I was a little pleasantly surprised by the number of Brits and Europeans who were critical of the article. I didn’t think there were that many remotely rational people left in the Socialist Peoples’ Republic of Europe.
pannw on September 7, 2008 at 11:07 PM
We in the middle America bitter peopel are truly having the greatest time of our lives.
Sir Napsalot on September 7, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Gawda**ed right we are, I’m having a blast watching the DFL reel like a busted pinata while their MSM toadies drop off the map of respectability.
Bishop on September 7, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Americans love real people, hate phonies, like church-goers, hate snobbery, and if Britain was more like that, more like us, they be much better off.
RBMN on September 7, 2008 at 11:09 PM
“Minette” what an appropriate name – it fits her IQ.
She is just another one of the most hated-filled, invective and screed-spewing tilobytes sucking good money out of the pockets of good citizens by getting paid to lie and hate.
grtflmark on September 7, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Everything sounds more sophisticated with a British accent, except panicked screeching.
Jim Treacher on September 7, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Wait a minute……………!
Barak Obama is running for the Presidency of the United States…………. Why, oh why are his detractors, the Democratic Party, the Liberal Left, the MSM, and the Government Political Class going after Governor Sarah Palin, who is running for the Vice Presidency of the United States?
………. Possibly it is fear of a pig about to be stuck!
(ssssssqqqqquuuuueeeeeaaaalllllllllllll!!!!!)
Seven Percent Solution on September 7, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Wow, she is just a treasure trove of complete idiocy.
aikidoka on September 7, 2008 at 11:11 PM
And I don’t follow your logic. What is your point; that we should vote the hypocrite named Obama?
FiveWays on September 7, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Blake, thanks for that link. She sounds rather cuckoo.
How about this tidbit, and I quote:
bloggless on September 7, 2008 at 11:13 PM
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