Video: Fred defends Palin
posted at 3:05 pm on October 2, 2008 by Allahpundit
Maggie Rodriguez seems distinctly less than thrilled to have him there, especially when he brings up Ifill. A good job of good-soldiering, although I’m not sure how well his point about non-lawyers not knowing Supreme Court precedent will play. I brought that up myself yesterday as a possible defense to Palin’s blanking during the Couric interview, but the boss (a non-lawyer) was underwhelmed. Americans like their presidents to be “ordinary” but maybe not that ordinary. To wit, from the new WaPo poll:
Independents now say she’s too inexperienced by a margin of two to one, and more indies say she makes them less inclined to vote for McCain than more so. The good news: Word on the street from Byron York is that debate camp went pretty well. The bad news: Psychics are pessimistic.
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.45 ACP
LimeyGeek on October 2, 2008 at 3:46 PM
There ya go. ;c)
pugwriter on October 2, 2008 at 3:47 PM
Much as I tease AP for being a pessimist, I was thinking something like this might happen.
TheUnrepentantGeek on October 2, 2008 at 3:48 PM
I beg your pardon, sir, but 9MM FMJ.
MadisonConservative on October 2, 2008 at 3:48 PM
Yeah. I knew somebody would ‘fix’ it.
LimeyGeek on October 2, 2008 at 3:49 PM
Yeah, I figured about as much.
I honestly don’t think this will happen THIS election, even if Obama wins… at least not immediately, if he starts passing some really kooky resolutions then it might hasten the process… but eventually something will happen or someone will come onto the scene and things will go down. The questions that will have to be answered then are whether or not the military will submit to Obama’s order to stop the Conservatives from departing (or perhaps more accurately, what portion of the military will and what portion will go AWOL) and whether or not the Conservatives still have more guns.
Time will tell.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on October 2, 2008 at 3:49 PM
That was my first competition freshman year….it remained a joke all through high school. It was all in good fun though.
I didn’t mean to equate the two. The discussion just made me remember the anecdote.
JadeNYU on October 2, 2008 at 3:50 PM
Only tossers and sheep shaggers use 9mm ;)
FLAMEBAIT
LimeyGeek on October 2, 2008 at 3:51 PM
Thanks National Review!!
Who ever said sour grapes never amounted to anything?
Take a bow boys.
spmat on October 2, 2008 at 3:52 PM
Wooohooo! I’m down for that.
TheUnrepentantGeek on October 2, 2008 at 3:52 PM
Flashback: North Atlantic, off the coast of Newfoundland, April 14, 1912
Capt. Smith: “The engineer reports that we are taking water in five compartments.”
Mr. Andrews: “Titanic wasn’t designed to sustain that kind of damage, Captain. This vessel is going to sink in a matter of hours.”
Mr. Ismay: “We’ve still got hours to go, gentlemen, and that’s a long time for a ship to sink. Anything could happen.”
That should put things in perspective.
ManlyRash on October 2, 2008 at 3:53 PM
Losing to Obama the economic genius community-organizer, I can’t believe it. I’m reminded of Gordon Gecko’s line in Wall Street (paraphrased): “He doesn’t know the difference between preferred stock and livestock.” All the same, Obama is bluffing his way through, while McCain is mailing it in. I wonder whether McCain’s been reading the Dems’ and MSM take on the bailout, which blames the GOP–and he agrees. So, it’s back to yammering about earmarks, bipartisanship, and the surge
BuckeyeSam on October 2, 2008 at 3:53 PM
Extremely tempted to jump on a flight to Alaska right now, but, I don’t think it would get there in time.
Looks like I’ll be stuck in SoCal having my own debate watching party here at work in between meetings and creating reports.
JadeNYU on October 2, 2008 at 3:53 PM
:(
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on October 2, 2008 at 3:54 PM
kgs_mvs
+1
It will do Palin well to frame a response to any memory lapse with “at the moment, I can only think of decisions that I support.”
Our lovely pitbull needs her muzzle removed in self defense at least, if not for great offense against her opponents.
GO SARAH!
maverick muse on October 2, 2008 at 3:54 PM
FTFY
LimeyGeek on October 2, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Heh. Ruger .44 magnum – hollow point bullets. Farking cannon.
ManlyRash on October 2, 2008 at 3:55 PM
Don’t tempt me.
MadisonConservative on October 2, 2008 at 3:55 PM
Why stop at the heart?
Weight of Glory on October 2, 2008 at 3:56 PM
Think of it as a tool like a shovel or car jack. Just a nice piece of machinery for specific tasks. My oldest one is a H & R Trapper Model, 9 shot .22, given me by my parents over 50 years ago. The blueing is almost all worn off and it is a keepsake, still accurate and reliable, but still just a tool. The more you handle one and learn about it, the less frightening it becomes.
a capella on October 2, 2008 at 3:56 PM
It’s like watching a dissident on Russian state television in 1984. “How dare you question the state apparatus?” and then the interview ended with a test pattern suddenly appearing on the screen.
CanadianGuy on October 2, 2008 at 3:59 PM
I’m really, really tired of the “heartbeat away from the presidency” bullsh*t!
That is a cliche that can’t die soon enough for me. UGH!
I’ll bet on John McCain’s ticker everyday and twice on Sunday. Just give it a rest already.
JAM on October 2, 2008 at 3:59 PM
Now we’re talking ;)
LimeyGeek on October 2, 2008 at 4:01 PM
Claire: “I’m talking about little small business men.”
Well, that should wrap up the entrepreneurial midget vote.
Ronnie on October 2, 2008 at 4:01 PM
JAM, exactly!
From Allah’s THE VIEW clip, hearing Whoopie call McCain her friend, “I like McCain,” was as rich as it gets before delivering the zinger.
maverick muse on October 2, 2008 at 4:02 PM
A “Fred defends Palin” blog post and we mostly get comments about the biggest most powerful guns and bullets.
Doesn’t that tell you something about the electorate’s mood?
Mcguyver on October 2, 2008 at 4:02 PM
+1 Absolutely.
dominigan on October 2, 2008 at 4:03 PM
lol nice angle :)
LimeyGeek on October 2, 2008 at 4:04 PM
The only person who looks more ancient than McCain is defending Palin! Yay!
Speedwagon82 on October 2, 2008 at 4:05 PM
Political Patience meter reads .2% and falling. Have a nice day. :)
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on October 2, 2008 at 4:06 PM
You’ve got to rest on what’s reliable.
Weight of Glory on October 2, 2008 at 4:07 PM
You just described my waking nightmare with incredible clarity…
dominigan on October 2, 2008 at 4:07 PM
There’s more than one way to vote. Thomas Jefferson advocated one in particular.
MadisonConservative on October 2, 2008 at 4:07 PM
Dow down 359 today… still droppin… and this AFTER the Senate passed the Bail Out.
Guess Wall Street is voting…
As to the gun debate…
45 ACP all the way, there are still millions of rounds available for it out in stockpiles…
and its a big enough round that hydrostatic shock takes a target down even if you hit an arm or leg… really good for people wearing body armor.
Romeo13 on October 2, 2008 at 4:07 PM
Maybe the Governor should try some liquid courage. Biden sounds like he’s drunk half the time anyway, what could it hurt? Until it wears off…
thevastlane on October 2, 2008 at 4:09 PM
Heh. You certainly get to vote more often with the other way.
Weight of Glory on October 2, 2008 at 4:10 PM
Let’s carry this prognostication further:
New Great Society continues to grow.
Fairness Doctrine implemented; talk radio shut down
Internet Fairness Doctrine implemented
ACORN becomes a cabinet level department
Terrorists attack the U.S.
President Obama declares martial law; suspends Habeus Corpus
Sedition Acts reinstated
National Defense Force activated; citizens urged to report seditious activity
Race riots occur in Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago and New York; billions of dollars in property damage
Alaska declares independence; President Obama threatens to reincorporate Alaska by force; Pres. Palin responds “Kiss my frosty ass.”
Second Continental Congress convenes in secret in Dallas, TX; representatives from 21 states attend to debate and draft a declaration of independence
Independence declared; President Obama dons a stovepipe hat and fake beard, declares that the Union must be preserved; orders naval blockade of southern states and army presence at borders
Mass resignations in military as officers and enlisted personnel return to their home states
Pres. Obama requests negotiations for separation.
Old United States recognizes the New American Republic.
ManlyRash on October 2, 2008 at 4:11 PM
I call shotgun on the new Mayflower.
Ronnie on October 2, 2008 at 4:13 PM
Heh. I suppose we should be talking about barrels of tar and pilowcases full of feathers. BTW, how does one practice with that monstrosity you linked? I can’t imagine spending a pleasant afternoon running a few hundred rounds through it. A couple of hours with a .357 is about all I want of that magnum stuff..
a capella on October 2, 2008 at 4:13 PM
Fred did a good job. Why didnt he do a good job during the primaries?
I like the way he ignored that broad’s attempt to cut him off. too bad he aint the vp nominee…or better yet, Mitt.
Roger Waters on October 2, 2008 at 4:17 PM
OUCH. Remove thy beak from my side.
ManlyRash on October 2, 2008 at 4:17 PM
In other news…..
I’ve been really, really itching to go out and practice on my rifle….
I have no earthly idea why.
Mcguyver on October 2, 2008 at 4:18 PM
Yep. Got a couple. I find the recoil very acceptable compared to the magnums. Kimber Type 2 carry weapon has fine sights, the Colt 1911, not so much.
a capella on October 2, 2008 at 4:18 PM
I’m starting to like you, Roger Waters. To answer your question: Fred! was a stalking horse for McCain.
ManlyRash on October 2, 2008 at 4:18 PM
Unless that new Mayflower is headed for Anchorage, you better put wheels on it. We make our stand here.
ManlyRash on October 2, 2008 at 4:20 PM
Amen, brother. This baby will take down farking Shrek.
ManlyRash on October 2, 2008 at 4:22 PM
CanadianGuy
Fred knows courtroom. +1
Out of all the GOP POTUS primary candidates, Fred did more to educate America than any other (first principles as they apply to make today’s government function according to the Constitutional design). There’s his great platform already constructed for the RNC thanks to Fred. To the extent that McCain gets on board, McCain will thrive. (When McCain soared, he was in alignment with Fred’s platform.) To the extent that McCain takes off on a twisted bi-partisan tangent, the ticket depreciates and the GOP reputation remains tarnished.
Fred and Rudy and Newt really make a positive impact for Palin, far better than McCain does it seems.
BTW, Bail-Out flack:
With all the ECONOMIC implications of today’s “catastrophe”, Romney’s absent silence hardly benefits America or the GOP. Since his convention speech, what’s Romney doing to support Palin as VP offering interviews on her behalf or even writing an op-ed. His absence from offering McCain or the GOP “economic crisis” management speaks volumes as to his ability, whether real or faux. AT any rate, it’s one thing to chest your cards, and another to take your marbles and go home. Did McCain tell Romney to STFU, or is this silence bitter retribution, or is Romney scared to have his say on record?
maverick muse on October 2, 2008 at 4:22 PM
Gotta love CBS.
“Well Senator Thompson, if you are not going to validate our unsubstantiated accusations that Republicans hate Palin, we don’t have any more time for you.”
I love Fred. He muscled through anyhow. How loud do you think that they were screaming in the reporters earpiece to cut him off? Could that have been anymore obvious?
Damiano on October 2, 2008 at 4:23 PM
I don’t think Romney is a smart as I originally thought he was.
Oh well… life goes on.
- That one was for you AllahPundit -
Mcguyver on October 2, 2008 at 4:26 PM
So true.
This must be from the camp. The day before McCain went to Washington (campaign suspension) Mitt was on TV talking up McCain on economics. I honestly expected McCain to present a Mitt-designed bill. But no, and no sign (I’ve seen) since. The party needs him back, imo, front and center on economics.
Spirit of 1776 on October 2, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Fav right now is my Sig P220… big enough frame for recoil disapation, but fits my fairly small hands very well… smothed the action a bit, compensated, tritium sights, and smoothed the trigger pull by quite a bit…
Not a gun for the novice though… it has no real saftey.
With the compensation though, it double taps really nicely… at least with standard loads, anything hot still pulls up a bit…
Only thing I don’t like is its not built for an ambidextrous shooter… but then what gun is…
Romeo13 on October 2, 2008 at 4:29 PM
Spirit of 1776
I admit, I DO NOT WATCH TELEVISION NEWS ANY LONGER.
I’ve asked about Romney’s participation before @ HotAir, as I know his supporters will fill in the blanks that Drudge and even Allahpundit leave online.
So what did Romney say? Share what you heard. Thanks.
maverick muse on October 2, 2008 at 4:31 PM
Phil Gramm got tossed under McCain’s bus for coming on strong with little patience for media sh*t framed as intolerance for typical Americans.
At that point, I researched Gramm’s legislative history on banking–contributed to negativity imo. Nonetheless, this past week I saw that Gramm was against this bail-out because it would do nothing to FIX THE PROBLEM while augmenting the suffering to come.
Obviously, McCain ain’t listening to Phil any longer. You say McCain was listening to Romney? Or that Romney was simply offering his opinion for the public on behalf of McCain? McCain’s not listening to Fred who told McCain to reverse his position on the bail-out.
So McCain listens to Bush, Paulson, Pelosi, Reid, Obama on ECONOMY.
God help us.
maverick muse on October 2, 2008 at 4:38 PM
He said that he (& his team iirc) was meeting with McCain (& his team iirc) later in the day. And he said that the situation was dire enough to need action from Congress. It wasn’t extraordinarily remarkable, but he was definitely on the team at the time, so if he’s not out there currently, then I fig’ that’s the campaign’s decision.
Spirit of 1776 on October 2, 2008 at 4:39 PM
Could the interviewer be more hostile?
TheSitRep on October 2, 2008 at 4:41 PM
If the deciding factor in Palin’s decline is Independents, it doesn’t make sense for her to play the media bias card or to attack Biden. Ironically, I think her best strategy is the same as Biden’s: Ignore your opponent, speak in detail, rather than quips, to demonstrate your knowledge and clearly contrast your ideas with those of the top guy on the other ticket.
But I have a strong suspicion that’s not what she’s been coached to do.
sanguine4 on October 2, 2008 at 4:52 PM
No worries. I can be rented for a small fee and a plane ticket!
But I should have mentioned that I am also making moose meatballs… YUM! Caribou and hare stew (my own recipe thank you) and someone brought me 2 Ptarmigan… now imagine what this will taste like. Imagine medium Cornish Game Hens (but a little more fatty) stuffed with sourdough bread, basil, oregano, dill, some type of spicy pepper (haven’t decided yet) and some orange peel. The Glaze will be like a orange truffle sugar glaze.
YUM, damn I am making myself hungry.
Oh and Lemon Pepper and Garlic grilled Silver Salmon (I cought myself) :)
upinak on October 2, 2008 at 4:53 PM
NICE TRY OF THE “REPORTER” TO GET OFF THE TOPIC OF THE MODERATOR!!!!!
“We’ll let Gwen speak for herself. That’s all the time we have. NO, PLEASE STOP!”
Levinite on October 2, 2008 at 4:54 PM
I should make a cooking book… anyone want to be my Tech writer?
upinak on October 2, 2008 at 4:54 PM
Define tech writer.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on October 2, 2008 at 5:00 PM
My personal defense item comes pretty close. Ambidextrous slide release anyway. And of course in the .40 S&W. Short enough for concealment, yet still punches.
http://www.hk-usa.com/p2000_general.html
anuts on October 2, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Someone who corrects my spelling, grammer.. etc.
upinak on October 2, 2008 at 5:01 PM
Own one! I love mine…
upinak on October 2, 2008 at 5:03 PM
Ah. Editor. Sure, why not :)
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on October 2, 2008 at 5:18 PM
“His absence from offering McCain or the GOP “economic crisis” management speaks volumes as to his ability, whether real or faux. AT any rate, it’s one thing to chest your cards, and another to take your marbles and go home. Did McCain tell Romney to STFU, or is this silence bitter retribution, or is Romney scared to have his say on record?
maverick muse on October 2, 2008 at 4:22 PM”
Nah, Romney released a press release saying the so-called “bail out” was a very important process that the country needed. Now, I BELIEVE that the a$$hole Huck was against it….once again showing which one of the two has a brain and which onhe has children that hangs dogs.
Romney is supporting McCain as much as McCain wants. Maybe, and this is only a guess, it isnt good for the McCain ticket to have Romney out there out-shining the Maverick and the Veep who couldnt even frickin tell Katie Couric the name of a newspaper or magazine or two that she uses to keep up on things.
Of all the bad interview clips, that one, to me, was the worst. “uh, I read all of them or any of them…you know, Alaska isnt a foreign country you know.” O man…that was, like, REAL pathetic. My 15 year old daughter would have answered that better.
Roger Waters on October 2, 2008 at 5:45 PM
I write for a living. If you are serious, let’s talk.
ManlyRash on October 2, 2008 at 5:45 PM
You’re definitely making a good case for the value of paying the fee and the plane ticket for your presence.
I don’t know if the locals in Santa Monica could handle someone that makes moose meatballs though.
JadeNYU on October 2, 2008 at 5:49 PM
I still think the answer Palin gave about the supreme court case wasn’t so much that she did not know, but that Couric and the rest would have criticized her for the case she noted.
Couric wasn’t trying to see if she knew one, she was trying to get her to commit to one that she could further question her on. Sarah did what all politicians do, give the non-answer. She just didn’t do a very good job of it.
csdeven on October 2, 2008 at 6:10 PM
If its gonna go down, bring it on. Finish it once and for all.
Benjamin9 on October 2, 2008 at 6:38 PM
Glock 21 … no need for the ambi-safety. :)
Benjamin9 on October 2, 2008 at 6:40 PM
Claire McCaskill talking about someone being out of ideas?!!?? Bwahahhhahahahaha.
SouthernGent on October 2, 2008 at 6:45 PM
Hmmm how about Red Tailed deer bobs with mushrooms, scallops, cherry tomoatos, palm hearts, and salmon chunks and acorn squash (chuckles).. with a lemon zinger olive oil sauce?
I think that ouwld work :)
upinak on October 2, 2008 at 7:04 PM
I’m left handed. The ambidextrous features came in…uh…handy (sorry, bad pun). Anyway, I have never been a fan of safeties to begin with which is why I will not own a handgun with one.
Good taste you have.
anuts on October 2, 2008 at 7:18 PM
Are you serious about a cookbook or not?
ManlyRash on October 2, 2008 at 7:32 PM
How in the hell do we get our message out with Grand Inquisitors like that asking the questions and controlling the playing field? Man I remember Ronnie on the TV as a kid, feeling like he was talking to me. No wonder he’s revered as he is. “Thank you, and God Bless You.”
I just hope that Joe Sixpack watches the CBS Grand Inquisitor and sees the blantast bias shining like the sun.
zmrzlina on October 2, 2008 at 7:33 PM
Way to go Fred, the man I wished had won! He had her steppin and fetchin, like her ass was on fire, and her head was catchin! Wish he’d been coaching the Cuda, or even better he was the one debating Biden. Man, that would be a slapdown.
Falconsword on October 2, 2008 at 7:49 PM
Thanks Fred that was wonderful putting that snippy reporter in her place and not letting her cut off crucial information (the same technique ‘Gwen IfillforObama’ did to Cheney in the 2004 VP debate). Gov Palin has alot of people praying for her and I hope she does well. I know that even if she does great, the best that we could hope for from the media is a ‘draw’.
I also have some disheartening news from McCain. Mark Levin just read an article from McCain stating he wants to go full ahead on global warming/climate change and WANTS GORE AS AN ADVISOR, but the only issue they disagree on is nuclear energy. People, it is as important to vote Republican down the line now than in almost any other election in my lifetime (save 1980 and 1984). We have to have a strong repub/conservative base in Congress to thwart either McCain’s liberal predilections and Obama’s socialist regime. Why does he keep shooting himself and his base in the foot?
eaglewingz08 on October 2, 2008 at 7:56 PM
If you had a Thompson/Palin ticket now Obama wouldn’t be where he is-crusing to victory.
cornwall on October 3, 2008 at 2:03 AM
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