Video: SNL on Palin
posted at 10:50 am on September 14, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Surprisingly good. I thought Fey would coast on her physical resemblance but she’s got the accent down well enough to have made me laugh at her first line. How long did she spend in front of the mirror this week saying “Alaska,” I wonder.
Never mind the debate over the Bush Doctrine: That line about being able to see Russia really was the worst moment of the Gibson interview. Worthy of a running gag, which is probably what it’ll end up being.
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Actually I thought it was kind of funny and if you noticed the audience’s reaction they were more kind to the Palin portrayal than to Hillary’s.
Maxx on September 14, 2008 at 10:53 AM
I thought that it was funny.
Keep talking about those dinosaurs. SP’s statements on that were pretty clear.
dentalque on September 14, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Foaming-at-the-mouth Follywood leftists.
jgapinoy on September 14, 2008 at 10:55 AM
That’s probably true. Which is a pity as it was the end of an answer, not the answer, as the clipped interview makes it appear to be.
Spirit of 1776 on September 14, 2008 at 10:57 AM
It was edited…
GIBSON: What insight into Russian actions, particularly in the last couple of weeks, does the proximity of the state give you?
PALIN: They’re our next door neighbors and you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska, from an island in Alaska.
Cut by ABC…
GIBSON: What insight does that give you into what they’re doing in Georgia?
PALIN: Well, I’m giving you that perspective of how small our world is and how important it is that we work with our allies to keep good relation with all of these countries, especially Russia. We will not repeat a Cold War. We must have good relationship with our allies, pressuring, also, helping us to remind Russia that it’s in their benefit, also, a mutually beneficial relationship for us all to be getting along.
kevinkristy on September 14, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Of course they can be “hard” on Hillary – she’s not running for anything.
Hannibal Smith on September 14, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Meh. They skewered Hillary just as much as they did Palin. SNL skewers everyone, you just hope they do it equally.
Red Cloud on September 14, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Funny stuff. It’s funny to me because it’s poking fun at the caricature they have of Sarah, not what I perceive to be the real person, so I had no problem laughing with them. It’s the same with Pohler’s Hillary. I especially liked the “I support Barack Obama….as you can see by this pin.” line.
Texan on September 14, 2008 at 10:59 AM
I don’t think it was. In context with what else she said but was hacked off the interview (bolded below), it worked just fine, although on its own it does sound weak.
Hmm. Wonder why ABC cut out relevant portions of her interview then, since I’m certain they’d want to allow for a fair viewing of her answers, right?
PALIN: I do believe unprovoked and we have got to keep our eyes on Russia, under the leadership there. I think it was unfortunate. That manifestation that we saw with that invasion of Georgia shows us some steps backwards that Russia has recently taken away from the race toward a more democratic nation with democratic ideals. That’s why we have to keep an eye on Russia.
And, Charlie, you’re in Alaska. We have that very narrow maritime border between the United States, and the 49th state, Alaska, and Russia. They are our next door neighbors.We need to have a good relationship with them. They’re very, very important to us and they are our next door neighbor.
GIBSON: What insight into Russian actions, particularly in the last couple of weeks, does the proximity of the state give you?
PALIN: They’re our next door neighbors and you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska, from an island in Alaska.
GIBSON: What insight does that give you into what they’re doing in Georgia?
PALIN: Well, I’m giving you that perspective of how small our world is and how important it is that we work with our allies to keep good relation with all of these countries, especially Russia. We will not repeat a Cold War. We must have good relationship with our allies, pressuring, also, helping us to remind Russia that it’s in their benefit, also, a mutually beneficial relationship for us all to be getting along.
powerpro on September 14, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Some of it was pretty funny – and Tina Fey did a great job as an imitator.
Perfect line and delivery from “Hillary” after Tina’s “Can you believe it, Hillary?”
LOL
Some unfair things were in there though, esp the dinosaur crack (which appears to have gone over most of the audience’s head) and the slur about not knowing what the Bush Doctrine was (which didn’t, obviously). Weirdos.
inviolet on September 14, 2008 at 10:59 AM
So where is the tag line that the Governor of Alaska has to oversee the management of missile sites that protect our country from Russia, and, as a result she has to be briefed on National Security reports?
Does anybody have the guts to report this?
Mcguyver on September 14, 2008 at 11:00 AM
I can’t see the video because I’m not in the US!?
Curse you, international copyright law!
Black Adam on September 14, 2008 at 11:03 AM
parts of it were funny but I’d feel better if SNL would go after Barack with the same fervor.
TooTall on September 14, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Sorta funny, then again I stopped watching SNL loooooooong ago. I can honestly say I have heard Tina Fey’s name in passing but until now, I could never have picked her out of a crowd.
Bishop on September 14, 2008 at 11:06 AM
I had to laugh.
But they had to lie.
Shy Guy on September 14, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Yeah buy the joke is the same, tired old; Republicans are stupid… jeez, SNL has been beating that horse since Chevy was ragging on Ford.
Chicost84 on September 14, 2008 at 11:08 AM
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=9nMuR1TFq1s (I works for me)
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Like it or not, this (SNL) will be how many voters determine who to vote for in November.
perroviejo on September 14, 2008 at 11:08 AM
that was funny…..wish they had the balls to go after 57 states…..of course, he is OFF limits…
SDarchitect on September 14, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Isn’t that…totally false???
Say what you will about Russia having anticipated it…but c’mon…Georgia wasn’t just chillaxin when Russian tanks rolled by…
ernesto on September 14, 2008 at 11:09 AM
YouTube
Shy Guy on September 14, 2008 at 11:09 AM
…. she didn’t know what the Bush doctrine is?!
Oh how awful!!
But… you know what the dirty little nuanced secret here is, regarding her technical ignorance of the Bush doctrine?
Answer: She’s not from Washington, and, more importantly she’s not a third term of George W. Bush.
The MSM by guffawing over this, inadvertantly gives the impression that works in Palin’s favor.
Mcguyver on September 14, 2008 at 11:10 AM
One note song. Thanks for playin’.
I guess Fey can go back to her box office bombs, now.
The only positive is the SNL viewer demographic slacks a lot when it comes to voting, too.
Gee, I can’t wait for the skit trashing Charlie Gibson or Herr Ubermann.
And wait.
And wait.
Did I mention ‘wait’?
locomotivebreath1901 on September 14, 2008 at 11:10 AM
I was a loyal SNL watcher for over 25 years. I can’t watch it anymore. When they decide that comedy is more important than socialism, let me know.
Metro on September 14, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Tina Fey is my guilty pleasure. I am usually 100% opposed to most any position she speaks on, but I fall hard for her “smart girl” looks and her cocky smile. Her geometries just line up right for my caveman brain, what can I say?
Texan on September 14, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Required reading:
Michael Totten: The Truth About Russia in Georgia.
Shy Guy on September 14, 2008 at 11:12 AM
I failed to do my usual check on who posted this, and clicked on the Lisa Nova video.
I hereby officially return to my policy of not reading anything AP writes, or click on any gratuitous vidoes. We have enough to keep us humble already.
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 11:12 AM
I thought it was hilarious, mostly because of how funny Poehler’s Hillary was.
“Nooooomine!!!”
That’s classic.
nickj116 on September 14, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Great! Keep mocking her SNL (and MSM, and movie stars). You’re only helping our cause and hurting yours.
trader67 on September 14, 2008 at 11:13 AM
I thought that WAS Palin for a second. Funny stuff.
and the slur about not knowing what the Bush Doctrine was (which didn’t, obviously).
Kind of curious, how have you guys spun it so that Palin DID know what the Bush Doctrine was during the interview.
If you look at the interview, it’s pretty obvious she didn’t know what it was…
“His worldview?”
Then when Gibson clarified he was referring to the foreign policy Bush put into place in 2002, she responded with foreign policy platitudes about terrorists being out to get us.
She didn’t know what the Bush Doctrine was. You all can say there are complexities to the Bush Doctrine and all this stuff. But if Palin had known ANYTHING about it, she could have addressed that and said “well, as I understand the Bush Doctrine…” or “there are many facets to the Bush Doctrine” or “when most people hear Bush Doctrine, they think of the policy that the US has the right to attack a country BEFORE they become a viable threat to us…”
But she didn’t, she just babbled about Bush going after terrorists. Someone somewhere put it best. If you’re interested in football — you’re a football fan — and someone says “what do you think about the whole Favre thing” you’re going to know that the “favre thing” refers to him retiring, deciding to come back, the weird stand off with Green Bay and finally his trade to the Jets. And you’ll have some sort of opinion on it. You may not know every detail of it — what the NFL rules about reinstatement are, etc…, but you’ll know enough to have an opinion.
If you’re a fan of politics — if you’re interested in politics, and someone says “What you do you think of the Bush Doctrine?” You’ll know at the very least that it’s most controversial and well-known aspect is the “preemptive strike” part. You may know more or less, but the name with definitely register and you’ll have some sort of opinion on it.
It didn’t register with Palin. She didn’t know what it was. For a vice presidential candidate to not know what the basis for a controversial and historic shift in our foreign policy is… not good.
Tom_Shipley on September 14, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Meh.
SNL is what it is – Blue State political satire that occasionally amuses when it manages to be evenhanded and tries not to take itself too seriously.
Lisa Nova’s first Sarah Palin video is comedy gold and brilliant satire. Her second video jumped the shark. This one is funny in some places but the bit with the crib notes on her hand jumped the shark again.
If she can find her stride, Lisa could harvest gold for the next 16 years, as her Sarah Palin impression is every bit as good as Tina’s.
ManlyRash on September 14, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Still…she’s far more qualifed for the office of VP than Obama is.
ManlyRash on September 14, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Depends on who did the initial provoking. If Russia’s militia proxies in South Ossetian were nibbling at Georgian civilians, it becomes a chicken or egg question. Is it provocation when a government responds to rebel attacks, if those rebels have Russian passports?
a capella on September 14, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Obama cancelled because he knew he’d be upstaged by the Sarah Palin lookalike.
andycanuck on September 14, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Yup, she hit many of the biggest myths about SP.
“She can see Russia from Alaska” as a substantive answer to a question when due to malicious editing it was a small part of a larger answer.
She’s a religious nut.
That the “Bush Doctrine” has a specific meaning which it doesn’t and she didn’t know what it was (how could she)
“Beauty queen”
“Anyone can be president” ; “question a female politician’s credentials”, when her credentials compare favorably to Barack “I, I, I, uh, uh, uh” Obama’s, and when would SNL joke about Obama’s credentials?
“Ask this one about dinosaurs” They had to scrape the bottom of the barrel for this internet rumor SP believes dinosaurs were alive only 4000 years old.
The clip had its moments. They both are talented comedians, especially Amy Poehler, have to give them that.
Paul-Cincy on September 14, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Paul-Cincy on September 14, 2008 at 11:18 AM
I have a left leaning co-worker who defines SNL as “intellectual humor.”
That says it all right there.
dugan on September 14, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Tom,
Any comment on Barry’s list of gaffe’s? You can start with 57 states. Talk to us about nuance.
Chicost84 on September 14, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Whaaaaa! People are crybabying over a SKIT! Waaaaaa!
Dave Rywall on September 14, 2008 at 11:19 AM
No, not never mind, you just brought it up. There is no government department or agency including the White House from which to request a copy of the “Bush Doctrine,” because it is not an official document, its an invention of the media. It is a vague term used to encompass all things Bush, real or perceived, with no definite meaning. Here are some examples of people that don’t know what the Bush Doctrine is.
1. Charlie Gibson
2. George W. Bush
3. Allahpundit
4. Maxx
5. Anyone who claims they know what the Bush Doctrine is.
Some here say that part was edited out, I don’t remember. But in any case if that was the worst part, then she did great. I bet you can see Russia from Alaska, the USA purchased Alaska from Russia. Being that close to a potential enemy probably brings more clarity to the importants of the relationship, just like she says.
Maxx on September 14, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Not crying… just not as funny as they used to be. Need some new jokes.
Chicost84 on September 14, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Can we get a better calibre of liberal troller? That’s all I’m asking.
Paul-Cincy on September 14, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Why is the Georgia-Russia matter even open to debate among Americans? It’s a double standard for the U.S. to have to morally defend its foreign policy, while our competitors can do whatever they want, without offering real justification, and then just say they did it to counter us.
Now, let’s figure out how best to do that without selling out to the Russians.
Tommygun on September 14, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Well put Paul.
Chicost84 on September 14, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Sorry, Tom. Even Gibson got it wrong. You can’t bail him out on this one. It’s really a shame the full transcripts are available or this would be a slam dunk for you. why in the world was ABC so stupid as to demonstrate their selective editing? You folks are usually more sly than that.
a capella on September 14, 2008 at 11:23 AM
No, not really.
Charlie Gibson’s Gaffe: Charlie Gibson got it wrong — there is no single meaning of the Bush Doctrine.
powerpro on September 14, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Ok, the second video wasn’t funny AT ALL.
nickj116 on September 14, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Moved from other board on identical story (why does Hotair keep doing this?):
The problem is that when a comedian drills someone for something stupid they said, the audience assumes the truth that the statement was made in the first place .. otherwise, where’s the funny?
Chevy Chase did Gerald Ford tripping because Gerald Ford tripped. Wouldn’t have been funny if the public perception of Gerald Ford were one of coordination and grace.
The ’stupid’ jokes presuppose that she’s stupid, and the more that happens, the more it becomes an accepted notion.
Overly-analytical?
Yes.
True?
Hell, I don’t know, I’m just bored.
cgoode777 on September 14, 2008 at 11:27 AM
I think the SNL skit was by far the funnier of the two, though it’s hard to top Lisa Nova’s “Sunset Boulevard” Hillary.
irishspy on September 14, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Why do you give air time to that bottom video Allah? Why must you be a cheering squad for the left? That video will get more hits here at HotAir than it ever should have got in the first place. It’s an inane video that totally misrepresents the interview. Its not funny and its propaganda of the left, why do you help them spread it?
Maxx on September 14, 2008 at 11:28 AM
The real Palin claiming Alaska produces 20% of the USA’s energy
COMEDY GOLD!
The real Palin not having a clue how entitlements work
COMEDY GOLD!
The real Palin hiring her unqualified friends into cushy jobs
COMEDY GOLD!
Dave Rywall on September 14, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Dave Rywall on September 14, 2008 at 11:28 AM
I believe this is Allah’s way of telling us that he’s now completely off the reservation. Am I right?
AYNBLAND on September 14, 2008 at 11:30 AM
i’m sick of hearing about the Bush Doctrine and I’m sick of the trolls.(I think they are closest conservatives really). This is Pres. Bush’s policy- it doesn’t mean it will be the McCain/Palin policy.
kareyk on September 14, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Well I can see why Obama ditched SNL. Can you imagine what could have happened if he had been put in there between those 2? It would have been great. They would have torn him to shreds. LOL
Guardian on September 14, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Edited Gibson interview of Palin here. A couple of points on “you can see Russia from Alaska”. She was reduxing McCain’s point that Palin had experience with Russia because she governed a state that bordered Russia, and it was part of her larger answer on Russia and the Russia/Georgia conflict. Out of context, the stand-alone quote makes her sound like an airhead. In context, it makes much more sense.
Paul-Cincy on September 14, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Sorry, UNedited interview I meant, not EDITED.
Paul-Cincy on September 14, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Nice try at a lawyer trick. Throw something out there with no facts and move on. Come on AP you are better than that.
Wade on September 14, 2008 at 11:33 AM
“That line about being able to see Russia really was the worst moment of the Gibson interview. Worthy of a running gag, which is probably what it’ll end up being.”
Way to prop up the midstream media and further their talking points. The unedited answer looks a whole lot different and not at all gag worthy. Exit question why carry water for em?
America1st on September 14, 2008 at 11:33 AM
I have to compliment you folks.
You all maintain your sense of humor and comity despite the sharp and truthful effacing of your candidate.
Outstanding…!
J_Gocht on September 14, 2008 at 11:33 AM
The less educated among us would see that and assume it was Palin herself who had denied Hillary the nomination to the whitehouse.
No, the whole main jab of the skit was misdirected. Obama beat Hillary, proving, that yes, any fool can be president…
redshirt on September 14, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Another chunk of Palin’s allegedly-thin resume disappears into the Memory Hole. Two years ago, she was out of public office, having resigned her position as chair and ethics supervisor of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, over Republican corruption that was being swept under the rug.
And she was a candidate to unseat the Republican incumbent governor who she thought was using the broom. Once she got in office, she used the broom to sweep out a bunch of bureaucrats.
The Monster on September 14, 2008 at 11:34 AM
apparently her “unqualified” friends are doing a pretty good job in the state of Alaska, which is better than what the Congress of the US does- 9% approval rating- and 2 in that congress are on the same ticket! how you trolls can vote for that is beyond me.
kareyk on September 14, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Geez….being a whiner when you don’t think SNL is funny is like being a racist when you don’t support Obama?
I only watch Jon Stewart when I see clips on here, but I usually think it’s funny stuff, even when I don’t like or agree with what he’s poking fun at.
Same with SNL, I only watch it nowadays when I see clips on HA….they never make me laugh, it’s just predictable boring crap.
surrounded on September 14, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Just for the sake of argument, let’s say you are right. If she looks foolish in the debate against Biden you will look preceptive. But if she wins the debate against Biden, and you will note Biden has already begun to lower expectations, that will indicate one of two things: either she did understand the policy and was fleshing out a gotcha question, or she is an extremely quick study in foreign policy.
Then when you contrast that with Mr. Experience thinking we should throw 200 million bones to Iran with no conditions as a way of saying, “we’re weak” as part of his foreign policy insights, I think she’s going to hold up very nicely thanks.
She has shown extreme capacity, not tenure, at everything she’s put her hand to. I’m not concerned whatsoever in her judgment.
Spirit of 1776 on September 14, 2008 at 11:36 AM
cgoode777 on September 14, 2008 at 11:27 AM
I am pretty sure Republican equals stupid to most Democrats. All you have to do is go to a sites like ABC WaPo where you don’t have to register to post and you will read some amazing things. Truth is irrelevant. Liberals will spew the craziest stuff.
Cindy Munford on September 14, 2008 at 11:36 AM
Comedy Gold
Dave Rywall on Sept 14,2008 at 11:28AM.
Dave Rywall: I hope your not posting this from the
bridge to nowhere,if so,do you still
need any assistance to get off!
canopfor on September 14, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Well, it isn’t as if any of that is going to change out minds…not all of us get our political opinions from “SNL” or Comedy Central.
Texan on September 14, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Uhmm….excuse me Maxx… Sorry for breaking the news to you… but give him some slack, he’s just ….trying…. to impress his liberal girlfriends.
Mcguyver on September 14, 2008 at 11:39 AM
How so? You CAN see Russia from Alaska. A Russian island and an American one are just three miles from each other.
The liberal “comedy” of always falsely portraying conservatives as either stupid or evil is getting really old.
Gabe on September 14, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Cindy McCain agrees with SNL…!
J_Gocht on September 14, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Very funny. Hillary got the worst of it.
Palin is portrayed as a female version of Reagan.
I’ll take that.
Clinton is a made to be a bitter shrew and Palin is
a sexy dunce but likeable and likeable is enough for the SNL audience.
RobCon on September 14, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Tom is looking at those polls in swing states, Barry’s cash flow mess, the shift in white woman/ blue collar voters, and is just pulling his hair out. He senses a death spiral. I’m going to be very gentle with him from now on. Not going to rub it in at all. He’s going to need our love and understanding.
a capella on September 14, 2008 at 11:42 AM
So glad you were able to condescend so poetically, J
I had to laugh at Rachel (?); she really nailed the essentials on HRC’s OCD mindset and megalomania. Tina had Sarah down, but in more ways than one; however, this was to be expected.
The other clip was stupid–what i saw of it
Christine on September 14, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Gee, you think Tina Fey is praying for a McCain win in November? That will mean loads of Palin sketches on SNL.
RobCon on September 14, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Wait. AP has a girlfriend? This is like breaking news. I mean like Fox News breaking news!
lorien1973 on September 14, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Pfffffffffttttttttttt
SNL partisan? We are learning this now after 30+ years?
Limerick on September 14, 2008 at 11:43 AM
I know. It does seem like AP is trying to impress some liberals. It is what all elitists “Republicans” do–exactly what caused all the problems leading up to the 2006 elections.
Now that we have a truly change-oriented ticket, who do these RINOS keep bashing? Palin.
Thank God Hot Air has Ed Morrissey. We get enough PDS, without having to have it every day from AllahPundit.
Gabe on September 14, 2008 at 11:43 AM
I hate to whine,but Palins character sounded
a little bit Swedish at the start!
But,it was funny!
canopfor on September 14, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Not really, Dave. Some of the folks here are just doing clever impressions of liberals. Speaking of impressions, I compliment you on your remarkable impression of a board troll – oh wait. That’s not am impression. Oops.
ManlyRash on September 14, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Tina Faye does a great job.
kareyk on September 14, 2008 at 11:44 AM
I wouldn’t worry about it much – is anyone surprised that a show produced in New York by NBC would portray Sarah Palin as an idiot? I will be curious to see how Obama is treated, but I don’t expect they’ll do anything to hurt him. Unless you write for SNL you can’t do anything about it, anyway.
Mr. D on September 14, 2008 at 11:46 AM
LOL… yeah that must be it. Actually I think Sarah is just a little too conservative for our good host Allah, so she’s getting the Tom Tancredo treatment.
Maxx on September 14, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Not quite, JG. But keep trying and keep saying to yourself ‘I think I can, I think I can.’ You’re the Little Troll Who Could.
ManlyRash on September 14, 2008 at 11:47 AM
I love the Palin poses at 3:46
RobCon on September 14, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Preemptive strikes, which is what you and Charlie Gibson seem to the the Bush Doctrine is, are hot a shift in our policy, let alone historic or controversial. I’d suggest reviewing the history of American military offensives and comparing them to the list of those who struck us first. Also, the interview doesn’t suggest that she’s unfamiliar with the policy.
Pablo on September 14, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Gee, you think Tina Fey is praying for a McCain win in November? That will mean loads of Palin sketches on SNL.
RobCon on September 14, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Yep, because we now know that Baracky will never allow anyone to caricature him in any way.
“He has big ears” = lawsuit
Bishop on September 14, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Have you seen this impression of Obama?
It inspired this.
blue sky on September 14, 2008 at 11:48 AM
But Gibson’s condescending attitude was the worstest.
What would Barry have said?
“You know, uh, Charlie, um, uh, I use to look at, uh, Lake Michigan from my, uh, office window.”
fogw on September 14, 2008 at 11:50 AM
This bears repeating:
…”to think that just two years ago, I was mayor”…
Another chunk of Palin’s allegedly-thin resume disappears into the Memory Hole.” (SELECTIVE LEFTY MEMORY). “Two years ago, she was out of public office, having resigned her position as chair and ethics supervisor of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, over Republican corruption that was being swept under the rug.
And she was a candidate to unseat the Republican incumbent governor who she thought was using the broom. Once she got in office, she used the broom to sweep out a bunch of bureaucrats.
Thank You, The Monster!
Christine on September 14, 2008 at 11:51 AM
I laughed once toward the beginning, but the rest was… “meh”.
Fey has her looks and accent down-pat, though. Look forward to 8-16 years of job security for her if McCain gets elected!
eforhan on September 14, 2008 at 11:51 AM
No kidding.
Skits were funny, but unfortunately some will take the punch lines as being about truth, rather than about debunked rumors and a heavily edited and biased interview.
aikidoka on September 14, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Tom:
I don’t think Gibson knew what the Bush Doctrine was.
BTW, what states border Illinois and how many states are in the United States. Your average fifth grader could answer thos questions but the Democratic Presidential nominee could not.
And yes, I do think Palin had heard of the Bush Doctrine, I just think she wanted a clarification from Gibson because she thought he was trying to trap her. Geee. I wonder why she would think something like that.
It might have something to do with the fact that the majority of the American people think the media is trying to get Obama elected.
Terrye on September 14, 2008 at 11:52 AM
I also have always gotten the feeling that AllahPundit doesn’t want Republicans to win in November. Only a RINO could look at the Sarah Palin as an idiot SNL skit and think it is “surprisingly good.”
I’ve noticed that the better Republicans are doing with McCain and Palin, the grumpier and more depressed AllahPundit gets. No wonder Michelle hired Ed Morrisey to counter him.
Gabe on September 14, 2008 at 11:53 AM
It’s just a figment of his imagination….
I mean, give him some slack….. I feel sorry for the
guy(or whatever he, or It is).Mcguyver on September 14, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Tina Fey isn’t as pretty as Palin.
Dr Evil on September 14, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Supporting Obama “as evidenced by this button”. Great line.
SouthernGent on September 14, 2008 at 11:54 AM
As for the Russia remark, not only was edited, it is the truth. You can see Russia from Alaska. Oh but Romney would not have said anything like that. No sireee. The problem is no one would care what Romney said. No interviews, no talk, no skit, no interest. No bounce. No win.
Terrye on September 14, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Interesting to note,that hulu has denied me
access here in the north,and a Hot Air crew
member posted the video,and now NBC pulled it!
But,after an Intel mission at Daily Krap,its
still on their site,veddy,veddy,interesting
me thinks!!
Ya I know,theres no bias!
canopfor on September 14, 2008 at 11:56 AM
When I watched this last night I was starting to feel grumpy, not offended, but grumpy about the Russia and the dinosaur comments then I remembered the skit they did about “President” Obama calling Hillary at 3am and crying and saying he was not ready for the job (Hillary/Pohler famously told him to “Man-up”)- so SNL has poked fun at the Messiah too. Lighten up people.
HawaiiLwyr on September 14, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Very funny. Had tears in my eyes.
Paul-Cincy on September 14, 2008 at 11:58 AM
That Charlie Gibson interview is going to bite ABC on the ass again,and again over the next year. The stupid lefties just don’t do BASIC research! Palin actually DOES have some foreign policy chops and, CHARLIE GIBSON, and almost ALL of America missed it! Shhhhhh! That’s the OCTOBER SURPRISE, courtesy of McCain/Palin! Hehehehehe. The character that TINA FEY does is still in the perliminary stages, I expect that it’ll get more factual and funny as time passes, McCain and Palin, BOTH, have a sense of humor!
bigmike on September 14, 2008 at 11:59 AM
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