Video: Palin takes on the Beltway in upstate New York
posted at 8:53 pm on June 6, 2009 by Allahpundit
Red, red meat on an exceedingly slow news day from today’s Seward celebrations in Auburn. This was shot at a fundraiser at Seward House; earlier, 20,000 people turned out to see her lead the parade through the city. Quote:
Palin, who emerged as a leading voice in the Republican Party after Arizona Sen. John McCain picked her as his running mate in the contest against Obama, is thought to be considering a run for president in 2012. Auburn residents welcomed her to the podium at City Hall with a chant of “Run, Sarah, run!”…
Palin rode the mile-long parade route in a red convertible, getting out to walk about 100 yards while carrying small U.S. and Alaska state flags in each hand. Spectators yelled out “Welcome, Sarah” and “Thanks for coming” as Palin waved back.
Local resident Chris Stone, with his wife and three children, said he didn’t care for Palin’s politics but didn’t want to miss the chance to see her in person.
“You can see by the turnout, she’s become a personality and a historical figure,” said Stone, who voted for Obama. “I know all these people aren’t Republicans. This is a chance to see someone who has had a big impact on history.”
Dude, I think she’s running. Click the image to watch.
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I voted for McCain because I knew that he would be far better than Obama.
The media left McCain alone in general, but they tore into him as well and they would have tried to destroy him if they thought he could beat Obama.
The media did try and destroy Palin, because she seriously threatened their crappy candidate in Obama.
If we let the media select our candidate, we won’t win (why vote for Democrat lite?) and we won’t get anything remotely conservative. We’ll get a Michael Bloomberg, an Olympia Snowe or an Arlen Specter.
If McCain had selected a media-approved VP, do you seriously posit that he would have won last fall? He would have lost by just as many points.
NoDonkey on June 7, 2009 at 9:28 AM
I voted for Governor Sarah Palin and Cindy McCain’s husband.
This Stone guy has some nerve he voted for the Celebrity Candidate. Hows that American Idol President working out for You Chris Stone? IT pretty much sucks in the whole country – check the unemployment rate…oh that’s right that’s George W Bush’s fault. Although he hasn’t been President for sometime now….I think I dislike Obama supporters -Obots more than I do the Obama Administration, which is LAME but at least Obama isn’t slavish and sycophantic.
Dr Evil on June 7, 2009 at 9:28 AM
MSM will work to destroy any conservative with the potential of becoming President and upsetting Obama’s apple cart. Look how it supported McCain right up to the minute he got the nomination.
Conservatives actually need to escalate the war with the media, get it out in the open and make A mericans more aware.
bw222 on June 7, 2009 at 9:31 AM
I used to think so
But IDK
Look at the Acronymic Media’s plummeting numbers, you know?
Lefties talk about cons being isolated, but their media minions don’t get viewers, and don’t get readers..
Don’t get me wrong I share the same DISGUST! (!!!!) for them as you, I’ve just come to the conclusion they are not as big a threat as I once thought
blatantblue on June 7, 2009 at 9:37 AM
McCain ran the lamest campaign ever. Admitting in Wisconsin that Obama would make a good president was just brain dead.Voting for the stimulus was idiotic along with suspending his campaign. I pulled the R lever because of Palin. And people can talk about her needing ‘polish’ but I think we are experiencing ‘polish’ with no substance right now. Palin is the lone voice in the wilderness right now and I support her speaking up and speaking out. There isn’t anyone else challenging the takedown of this country!
red131 on June 7, 2009 at 9:38 AM
If there were ads explaining Obama failures, abuse of power, and corruption, with press worship and cover-ups, media credibility would fall even faster.
Where do I send a check?
Right_of_Attila on June 7, 2009 at 9:39 AM
So cynical and liberal-like.
peacenprosperity on June 7, 2009 at 10:00 AM
I suspect it’s mainly because it’s not your own particular “hero” that’s being “worshiped”. I’ve seen my share of “Mitt is awesomely AWESOME!!!!” posts as well.
ddrintn on June 7, 2009 at 10:01 AM
I am surprised that Brian Williams wasn’t wearing Monica Lewinsky’s stained blue dress when he interviewed Obama in the White House last week.
bw222 on June 7, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Yawn — post after post of the tributes from the Sarah faithful. Brian Williams set the standard for idolatry with the president and now the paliniacs are emulating in the only ways they know how.
Bradky on June 7, 2009 at 10:06 AM
I still believe Romney and Sarah are the people that the GOP need, but I’m a huge fan of Liz Cheney. The more I hear this women speak, the more I like her. Liz with that Cheney DNA is smart, witty and an excellent debater. I love it that she doesn’t let these liberal idiots intimidate her……….that just me.
try again later on June 7, 2009 at 10:09 AM
I think most are just excited for someone who seems to be genuine
but yes there is a cadre who think she can do no wrong and any criticism is heresy
blatantblue on June 7, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Of course she’s running. She’s one of the few prominent Republicans taking shots at the Obama Administration’s disastrous agenda. She rejected porkulus money. She has a book deal. And she’s obviously given her approval for Bristol’s media blitz regarding abstinence and teen pregnancy.
I’ve said repeatedly that the 2012 nomination is hers if she wants it. No one else will equal her star power. No one else will be able to raise money as quickly. And no else can connect with the American people the way she can.
By 2012, this country will be dying for real change(not the socialist Alinsky dogma that Obama was selling). Virtually any conservative GOP candidate could beat him in a walk. But Palin’s victory would be all the more sweeter in that it would feel like payback not just toward the Dems who defeated her and McCain in 2008, but the entire tagteam effort by the media and left to smear her and her family.
Doughboy on June 7, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Yawn…another anti-Palinite who goes after her in the only way he knows how…why don’t you try attacking her political viewpoint for a change? Bit by bit? Have it in you?
ddrintn on June 7, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Great speech Sarah did! To many people hate her for the lies the Media had said about her. She is a good woman, she has compassion for our Country, and I love how she mentioned names of our Soldiers that died for us. God Bless her. She has courage and that is what intrigues me about her. Not to mention she is drop dead gorgeous!
sheebe on June 7, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Comparing her to another 2012 GOP hopeful, Mitt Romney gave a speech for Chris Christie in the NJ governor’s race and attracted a crowd of about 50, according to newspaper reports. Being able to draw 50 people; that’s real star power.
bw222 on June 7, 2009 at 10:24 AM
I agree with alot of what she says.
I also agree with alot of what Bob Barr says, does not mean I was going t vote for his crazy ass.
Squid Shark on June 7, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Bradkey -
You made your appearance, so e-mail a copy to George Soros so you can get your check and go away.
bw222 on June 7, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Wait, I thought we hated populists??!!!!
I cant keep track anymore what the “Real” Conservatives want me to believe.
Squid Shark on June 7, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Sarah Palin looks nothing like a NAZI prison guard, now Bob Barr ….
bw222 on June 7, 2009 at 10:27 AM
I’d like for the anti-Palinites to point out why we shouldn’t vote for her or support her, without using any of the following arguments: 1. She can never win. 2. The media hate her. 3. She’s stupid. 4. She’s “white trash”. 5. Tina Fey quotes. 6. She’s “polarizing” and “divisive”. (Show me a winning presidential candidate of the last 100 years who wasn’t both of the above.)
ddrintn on June 7, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Better watch out, she might get uppity and try to get married :)
Squid Shark on June 7, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Like Sarah much. Will she expose herself to the punishment running for Prz will entail? I wouldn’t but I am not in politics. Those women who choose this route must know that they can stand the level of abuse they’ll encounter(and it is abuse, no mistake). For some reason, I don’t profess to understand it, women are often subject to more hateful, vitriolic and gender based political abuse than men in the political arena. Why is that?
jeanie on June 7, 2009 at 10:28 AM
I can point out specifically where I disagree with Bob Barr, and I don’t even have to call him “crazy” to do it. Now do the same with Palin.
ddrintn on June 7, 2009 at 10:30 AM
It was a good speech. What is wrong with that? If any conservative, Limbagh, Romney, Jindal, Pawlenty gave a speech like that, I would be praising them too.
deidre on June 7, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Nothing like a Palin Thread to get the count up. Like others have said, Sarah’s name elicits a Pavlovian response from the Trolls. Which, by the way, there is one less of them after Ed dropped the hammer on radiofreevillage yesterday. I like Sarah, She delivers a speech like she is talking to you, not at you. The other thing I like: she doesn’t appear to be corrupted by the Beltway Elite.
kingsjester on June 7, 2009 at 10:32 AM
There are two types of populists: William Jennings Bryan socialist-types and Ronald Reagan/Sarah Palin types, who want to give a greater voice to the people.
Apparently, you have a problem with giving the people a greater voice in government Squid Shark.
bw222 on June 7, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Incorrect, I do have a problem with certain segments ruling the discourse in this country,
Squid Shark on June 7, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Pray tell, what might those “certain segments” be?
bw222 on June 7, 2009 at 10:41 AM
kingsjester on June 7, 2009 at 10:32 AM
She delivers a speech like she is talking to you, not at you.
Agree with you. Watching an Obama speech is much like watching a carney try to sell you snake oil. Sarah’s speeches have a homey touch.
jeanie on June 7, 2009 at 10:41 AM
OHH SNAP!!!
alexraye on June 7, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Interesting contrast to Palin is Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN), who yesterday praised Obama’s Cairo speech and chastised conservative critics of Obama’s apologetic tone.
Lugar has been in the Senate for 32 years and he has done what (for the country or the GOP)? Lugar is Exhibit A on why the GOP is typically a losing party.
bw222 on June 7, 2009 at 10:46 AM
She was magnificent. You Palin haters must have spewed black from your anal sectors.
EMD on June 7, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Squid Shark on June 7, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Better watch out, she might get uppity and try to get married :)
……if she wasn’t already married with five children, Ya, I would be interested.
try again later on June 7, 2009 at 10:58 AM
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I disagree with her on stem cells, gay marriage (specifically her lack acceptance of the “federalist” solution), teaching ethics/morals in schools, intellegent design, “DNA Sampling” for all felons, denial of benifits to same sex couples (i know she vetoed the bill in AK but she has also said she is OK with benifits being denied), I was not a big fan of the “Loyalty Day” thing in AK either.
Squid Shark on June 7, 2009 at 11:01 AM
He, my bust, wrong Cheney daughter.
Still, I dont think “Cheney” is going to play any better than “Bush” over the next 10 years or so.
Squid Shark on June 7, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Sarah Palin should run. The white woman who loves America vs the black man who apologizes all over the place and votes “present” a lot, classic!
And she owns the energy development issue. This administration’s goal is to force large scale societal adaptation to an artificial scarcity. It’s Mao-esque in concept if not execution.
By 2011, this debate will be fully engaged and she owns the domestic supply issue. Huckabee does not have this and he is known as a big government liberal. And Palin has more evangelical appeal. Romney has the economic chops, but on the campaign trail their policies will be similarly pro-growth, a draw. And Palin has more evangelical appeal.
Palin wins in the primary as she comes to appear increasingly and then obviously more electable in the general. Identity politics sucks.
exdeadhead on June 7, 2009 at 11:06 AM
But Identity politics suck…
Squid Shark on June 7, 2009 at 11:09 AM
As much as I hate to say it, I also tend to step back from Jerry Springer type promotions of family life. Although I see little difference in a the Gov. Palin’s daughter having an out of wedlock child to the president being the son of a bigamist socialist hooking up with an atheist “free love” hippie chick. The only difference is that the media wasn’t around in 1961 to personally rip apart the personal oddities of the president’s family.
Cindy Munford on June 7, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Squid Shark on June 7, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Your probably right, but the woman is smart and an excellent debater and for me it good to see someone stand up for what they believe instead of rolling over like most of these clowns. But like I said ,that’s just me, lord know I have been wrong before.
try again later on June 7, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Palin is admired for her conservative principles and her performance as a governor. That she is an attractive woman and a powerful public speaker is icing on the cake – after all, if it weren’t for a stellar convention speech and a handsome visage, we would not be saying President Obama…
(wait a minute while I wash my hands after typing that)
While I’m at it, I had not encountered Liz Cheney until she showed up with the father a couple of weeks ago. She too exudes that same confidence in debating the issues that Sarah and Dick do. She ground Andrea Mitchell into the dust and made Wolf and the Democrat (whoever he was) look like idiots on CNN the other day.
turfmann on June 7, 2009 at 11:27 AM
They can’t attack her ideas or her commitment to the truth so they will attack her personally…lame stuff like her being a rube, etc. Typical liberal tripe!
Love this woman!
sabbott on June 7, 2009 at 11:29 AM
I went into Rush Limbaugh’s archives last night and listened to his comments on Sarah Palin on August 29, 2008. He called her a natural. I call her a superstar. But regardless of the term you want to use, for anyone to deny that Sarah Palin is not a viable candidate for 2012 and a major player in Presidential politics is to deny your intellectual honesty or to blind yourself from political reality.
Sarah is not guaranteed she will win the GOP nod in 2012, but neither is anyone else in the GOP but she is off to a terrific start.
technopeasant on June 7, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Really a non-issue, with advances in technology.
That would put you at odds with most politicians with the exception of Dick Cheney, maybe.
I think Palin explicitly stated in one of those “disastrous” interviews that she’s not for teaching ID or creationism as “science”. She actually gave a pretty mainstream answer. As for not teaching “ethics” and “morals”, teaching those things have always been part of education.
That would be a reasonale criticism, but I haven’t read yet any detailed analysis of Palin’s stand on the issue. I’ll look it up later.
I’ve read somewhere that Palin’s first veto was of a bill that would deny health insurance benefits to partners of public employees, on constitutional grounds.
Such sentiments can certainly be abused and manipulated, but there really isn’t anything wrong with loyalty. Judging from Palin’s proclamation, it was more about loyalty to values than anything else.
ddrintn on June 7, 2009 at 11:35 AM
I agree. Palin is the only Republican I am enthusiastic about. Everyone else is just grey mush.
Norwegian on June 7, 2009 at 11:37 AM
They do. I’m against balkanizing the public.
ddrintn on June 7, 2009 at 11:38 AM
In other words, that might be a legitimate reason not to support Palin as a federal judge.
ddrintn on June 7, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Good, than maybe our party can stop kissing the evangelicals feet when they dont feel “respected”
Squid Shark on June 7, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Yes. That is the real lesson from 2008: the Palin treatment will be given to the GOP 2012 nominee no matter who it is.
Missy on June 7, 2009 at 11:45 AM
How has the GOP powers-that-be “kissed the evangelicals’ feet”? They’ve been more eager to kiss the feet of illegal immigrants.
ddrintn on June 7, 2009 at 11:50 AM
And in four years Barry will be over 50, and his head will look like a Q-tip, assuming he’s still not getting it dyed. What’s your point?
Oh, I get it. Same rules don’t apply to men, huh? The shallowness of your voting criteria is downright scary.
Fed45 on June 7, 2009 at 12:07 PM
The louder and longer the media screams: “SHE’S IRRELEVANT!!” the more people will ask: “If she’s SO ‘irrelevant’, how come you devote so much time to trashing her?”
Palin scares the hell out of the Leftist media and Leftists in general. She’s the antidote to the two-faced Pretender-in-Chief…and they KNOW it!
Justrand on June 7, 2009 at 12:16 PM
Er…um…what “leadership role” did Barry have in the Dem party before he announced? What “leadership role” did George W. Bush have in the GOP before he announced? What “leadership role” did B.J. Clinton have in the Democratic party before he announced? What “leadership role” did the up until now Worst President–Ever!, Jimmah Cartah, have in the Democratic Party before he announced?
I’m not see the relevance of your point.
Fed45 on June 7, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Brush up on foreign affairs?
Sarah is not confused about protecting America.
It’s not that complicated an issue if you’re an American. You either stand with America or you don’t.
Of course the State-Run-Media will demand to see little Trig’s birth certificate and not verify BO’s real birth place.
DRILL IT, KILL IT, BUILD IT OR NUKE IT
Sarah, Let’s Roll!
luvstotango on June 7, 2009 at 12:29 PM
She’s a Christian believer like so many who have led this country in the past. Why is a part of her identity that provides peace under pressure considered fearsome? Palin’s evangelical appeal does not come from political pandering to evangelicals, promising to do this or that. In practice as governor, she has been neutral about the social con agenda, doing nothing of significance to advance it.
exdeadhead on June 7, 2009 at 12:33 PM
BradyK is a Mitt supporter that explains the hostility to anyone but Mitt.
William Amos on June 7, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Let’s not forget that at some point more people trusted Sarah Palin than Barack Obama.
Chaz706 on June 7, 2009 at 12:52 PM
This is exactly why she is hated, independent thinking is verboten in Comrade Obama’s America.
If she does the storm of vicious hatred that would be directed at her by the state run media will be unprecedented.
infidel4life on June 7, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Listen up, Republican “insiders”: as far as I am concerned if you let the media pick another RINO candidate in the next Presidential election, I’m staying home! And there are a hell of a lot of people besides me that feel the same way. Ignore us at your peril… all those glitzy people you want to party with are going to vote for OBama even if he ends up making Carter look competent, but the rest of us will vote for the best candidate that represents conservative values. If you don’t field one, we won’t show, and neither will our dollars!
Why do you think every Dem politician you can think of is trying to “save” the Republican Party from conservatives – because they like good clean competition?
Keep asking yourseleves that basic question long enough and you’ll stumble on the truth… that a good conservative will make our current TOTUS a one-termer!!
drunyan8315 on June 7, 2009 at 1:02 PM
Barack Oblahblah: Junior Senator from IL (served 2/3 of 1 term… his only elected office!) (cheeky bastard… didn’t even finish his term).
George Bush: Gov. of Texas. (Served 1.2 terms or 5 years.)
(average lifetime term: 7.5 years… they go through them well in Texas.)
Bill Clinton: Gov or Arkansas (11 years. Longer than George W. Those years weren’t without a break from 81-83 when Frank White was governor (he’s a figure worth studying).)
Jimmah Cartah: Gov of Georgia (4 years.)
Of course this is when they won office. You’d probably have to subtract a year (or 2 in Obama’s case) to work from when they announced.
Hope that helps.
Chaz706 on June 7, 2009 at 1:02 PM
Someone from the RNC called me the other day asking for contributions, so I took some time to explain that unless and until the GOP returned to Conservative priciples I would not be supporting them. She listened and said “yes we know there are a lot of people who feel the way you do, so can we count on you for $25, $50…?”
They just don’t get it.
infidel4life on June 7, 2009 at 1:09 PM
Fed45′s point I think is legit. These successful presidential candidates (if not successful presidents) did not seek to “lead” a party. Why have a “leadership role” when the winners have been free agents?
clorensen on June 7, 2009 at 1:10 PM
The GOP right now is run by telemarketers and imagemakers and not by leaders or thinkers.
William Amos on June 7, 2009 at 1:15 PM
Keep it up Sarah! This is how you do it…. Grassroots style… go straight to the people and use the local media outlets. Ignore the MSM.
BPD on June 7, 2009 at 1:18 PM
“Reagan knew that real change and real change requiring shaking things up and maybe takin’ off the entrenched interest thwarting the will of the people with their ignoring of our concerns about future peril caused by selfish short-sighted advocacy for growing government and digging more debt, and taking away individual and state’s rights and hampering opportunity to responsibly develop our resources, and coddling those who would seek to harm America and her allies.”
direct quote. Again I ask, wtf? Teleprompter…….PLEASE!
greataunty on June 7, 2009 at 1:35 PM
They just don’t get it…..
They don’t and won’t until the money drains away. Everytime they ask me for money, I say “Nope, I sent all my money to SarahPac”. I will continue to do this until the GOP gets the message. No support of Sarah and her message, no support from me.
shomegirl on June 7, 2009 at 1:40 PM
I suppose that this sentiment is true for a few but I’ll bet a lot of people feel that she is human, is capable of making mistakes…. but criticism of her is not heresy, just counterproductive.
Why can’t we simply appreciate the stuff we agree with and de-emphasize what we don’t?
We have a long road ahead of us and it’d be nice if we focused our efforts on building ourselves up, sharing the values of conservatism…pointing out what we’re fighting against…and let the only wounds our side gets is from their side. That’s tough enough on its own…they shouldn’t need to worry about fending off the knives from their allies.
powerpro on June 7, 2009 at 1:42 PM
BTW 20,000 people is a lot for Upstate New York.
Upstater85 on June 7, 2009 at 1:54 PM
Not to worry. Not an issue for the President to dictate.
Again,not to worry. She’s not up for a Federal or SC Judge position as far as I know. As President, she would have no authority to set policy. And she’d have a hard time usurping States rights. (then again, given the Barry is flipping the bird to states rights, I may be wrong)
AGAIN, not something the President can dictate. This is a states rights issue. So, she was well withing her duties for vetoing in as Gov of AK.(given that is violated the AK State Constitution). Unless we get to the point were the Federal Government is establishing FEDERAL marriage laws, this will never be an issue she will have to decide on. What are the specific “benefits” to which you are referring?
“DNA Sampling” for all felons,
You do understand President’s do not make laws, only enforce them, right? You should worry about what your Senator or Representative thinks about this.
teaching ethics/morals in schools, intellegent design,
Fed45 on June 7, 2009 at 2:13 PM
Actually, no it doesn’t. Based on what you list, Palin is taking on a similar “leadership role” in the GOP by simply serving as governor.
Fed45 on June 7, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Marjorie Dannefeller of Team Sarah announced today that Team Sarah now has a membership of 70000+ and basically said Sarah Palin can pretty well do whatever she wants to do in terms of appearances or raising money.
Now what other GOP politician can say that, and pretell why is a politician of this consequence given little or no coverage while she is visiting probably the most famous city in America?
State-run media?
technopeasant on June 7, 2009 at 2:17 PM
What’s Palin doing at the Yankee game? She’s a dirty mets fan and she shouldn’t allowed inside the stadium!
http://twitpic.com/6u6tx
TimeTraveler on June 7, 2009 at 2:34 PM
Its amusing to watch how Palin unhinges these Obama supporters.
Why so defensive leftists? This woman is some supposed inexperienced idiot (projection anyone? sounds like obuhma) sitting in the most remote state of the union, their wretched little criminal is in power with a commanding control of all aspects of the government, and yet they continue to collapse into insanity if anyone utters her name. I think she should run just to watch the left collapse into perpetual meltdown. Cretins.
elduende on June 7, 2009 at 2:59 PM
I know this is a bit late in the game, but…
…why the f**k does anyone care what dcwvu and crr6 have to say?
I mean really, they don’t matter.
If they did, they’d have outed themselves.
Until then…they can bloviate all they want (It’s what they’re being paid as interns for).
They just don’t matter.
bluelightbrigade on June 7, 2009 at 3:02 PM
When I see Palin, I see the darkness and sadness of the
American nation disappear just a little bit. Her enemies
seem to houl and cry,and shout angry words at the very
sight of her, while it seems Palin supporters get new
energy in what could be in a Palin Presidency…..
Palin’s beliefs are what people see, not just personality and
beauty. Beliefs that what makes this country a force for
good and kindness.
dec5 on June 7, 2009 at 3:16 PM
It’s called slumming. Go Tigers.
bw222 on June 7, 2009 at 3:20 PM
What a great speech!
I just don’t understand why she’s radioactive to so many people. She is it. She understands the principles of this country, and she lives them. She’s plain spoken yet eloquent, and a natural leader to boot.
For God’s sake, look at the nincompoop that got sanctioned to be Veep. Look at the nightmare currently occupying the oval office, with his horrifying combination of naivete, arrogance and economic illiteracy. He’s the guy everybody gets enthusiastic about!?!
This woman has something special; we fail to support her at our country’s peril.
Kensington on June 7, 2009 at 3:27 PM
I would love to see the Cuda tear into that teleprompter addicted ego-maniac.
ErinF on June 7, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Because she doesn’t want babies being yanked from uteruses. That’s why they think she’s so EEEVILLLL. That’s the only reason. It’s insane.
ErinF on June 7, 2009 at 3:42 PM
Palin is the lone voice in the wilderness right now and I support her speaking up and speaking out. There isn’t anyone else challenging the takedown of this country!red131 on June 7, 2009 at 9:38 AM
She is which is pretty amazing…I mean directly going after Obama…
So essentially the sitation is that since the Dems control Congress, the White House and the Courts, the country can’t stop what is happening to it? No Republican can figure out a way to take action against the blatant breaking of the laws of the land and the Constitution?
How can this be?
CCRWM on June 7, 2009 at 4:11 PM
meant to quote not block out…
CCRWM on June 7, 2009 at 4:12 PM
Now that is funny, Seriously though I’ll be a supporter of the person who EARNS the nomination (as McCain did) in 2012. If it is sarah so be it but I don’t think it will work out that way.
In the meantime I am not going to act like a fool slobbering over “cuda” this and “sara” that. Sounds a little too much like cult of personality…. you know… kind of like the guy who is our president.
Bradky on June 7, 2009 at 4:16 PM
If conservatives can stifle their overwhelming inferiority complex and recognize their best hope for 2012 she stands a chance.
But they won’t be able to. Conservatives are simply too embarrassed by a conservative to support any conservative candidate.
What will other blogs say about them? Heaven forbid they don’t say it first.
Jaynie59 on June 7, 2009 at 4:17 PM
I bet Sarah runs on the Libertarian ticket = TOP BILLING and wins it all. There is so much disgust and distrust for both main-stream parties right now.
She’s going to take on the Dems and the Repubs. Just a feeling I have.
stenwin77 on June 7, 2009 at 4:19 PM
Memo to self: Don’t take stock tips or horse race tips from Stenwin77…..
Bradky on June 7, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Now that is funny, Seriously though I’ll be a supporter of the person who EARNS the nomination (as McCain did) in 2012. If it is sarah so be it but I don’t think it will work out that way.
In the meantime I am not going to act like a fool slobbering over “cuda” this and “sara” that. Sounds a little too much like cult of personality…. you know… kind of like the guy who is our president.
Bradky on June 7, 2009 at 4:16 PM
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McCain didn’t earn the nomination, he was given it by the MSM. I voted for McCain, but I really voted for Sarah Palin. She has already had to take on the MSM, the Dems and the whining RINO’s in her own Party. She is the GOP’s best hope of gaining some ground in this country and they better wake up and start helping her instead of trying to defeat her. If they decide to go against her, then they will lose more than votes in 2012…there will be some major payback coming their way, and I am not talking about money.
shomegirl on June 7, 2009 at 4:23 PM
In the meantime you’ll just be a cultist of the anti-Palin stripe, not going out on a limb to do anything foolish like actually affirming anything or expressing support for anyone. Snarking is sooooo much easier. Gutsy.
ddrintn on June 7, 2009 at 4:32 PM
He earned it – the MSM gave him nothing. Was he supposed to step aside because Romney, Huck and Thompson were splitting the vote?
If you really voted for Palin does that mean you wanted McCain to die in office? kind of morbid don’t you think?
Palin was picked – to date the only things she has earned are the Governship of Alaska and mayor of Wasilla.
Bradky on June 7, 2009 at 4:32 PM
I understood what she said but the point I would make is that I’d rather have her and her sometime hurried talk than a teleprompter aided “articulate” fraud like Obama… Actally Palin’s speech is very endearing and real…
CCRWM on June 7, 2009 at 4:33 PM
Ditto.
My first choice was Fred! but after the conservatives got through with him the only choice left was the Left’s choice.
Sarah Palin was the only reason to support McCain.
It’s too bad that the MSM is now so driven by the blogs because there is not a blogger out there with enough balls to support Palin.
Jaynie59 on June 7, 2009 at 4:34 PM
If you had an IQ of more than 80 you would have realized by now that my criticism has much less to do with Palin and much more to do with the fanboys and girls who revere her much as Chris Matthews reveres Obama.
Objectivity does not live in those two universes and you are just a convenient example of that point.
Bradky on June 7, 2009 at 4:34 PM
I understood what she said, but she probably should’ve thrown in a few “but let me be clear”s and “as I’ve always said”s and “let the be no mistake”s to approach Obama’s level of rhetorical mastery.
ddrintn on June 7, 2009 at 4:38 PM
What do you mean you “think” she’s running? Wow. It was clear to me throughout the speech that she is running, but particularly the last segment.
Palin 2012!
gocatholic on June 7, 2009 at 4:39 PM
I couldn’t care less what your IQ is, and you have no idea what mine is. Enough with this “Idiot!!!” childishness. All you seem to do at this site is sit back with snarks about Palin and her supporters. I said SUPPORTERS, not idolaters.
Come on, Bradky. Show us how sharp you really are. Pick a position and defend it.
ddrintn on June 7, 2009 at 4:40 PM
stenwin on June 7, 2009 at 4:19 PM
Why not Sarah run on a Libertarian-Republican ticket in 2012. That would be awesome!
technopeasant on June 7, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Dear goopers, just because Caribou Barbie excites your wingnut base doesn’t mean she can win a national election. If she can’t win over the independents, she has no chance. And if you think the left will destroy her, guess again. Romney,Huck,Sanford,Pawlenty will obliterate her in debates during the primary season. Then you wingnuts can throw each other under the bus.The gop 2012 primary season will see the candidates tear each other to shreds. Obama’s machine will end up wiping the floor with whatever weakened candidate escapes from the gooper primary.game….set….match…see ya at the polls.
athensboy on June 7, 2009 at 4:43 PM
My position is that you are an idolater not just a supporter. Defend the position: well look at any Palin thread and count how many times you make a personal attack against someone who doesn’t agree with you about Palin.
Now smart guy prove me wrong.
Bradky on June 7, 2009 at 4:44 PM
If you had an IQ of more than 80 you would have realized by now that my criticism has much less to do with Palin and much more to do with the fanboys and girls who revere her much as Chris Matthews reveres Obama.
Objectivity does not live in those two universes and you are just a convenient example of that point.
Bradky on June 7, 2009 at 4:34 PM-
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There is a big difference between supporting the woman whose message is based on truth, versus supporting the man whose message is based on lies. I can’t speak for everyone that appreciates Sarah Palin, but I can tell you that I don’t “idolize” her. I will support her in any endeavor she chooses, because she has shown that she loves her country and stands up bravely for this nation. Not very many of us could have taken what she took from the media and lived to tell about it. Do I want her to be President, yes I do. Do I want to bow down before her, no I don’t. Do I feel she is the answer to all our problems, no I don’t. I believe that We The People are the answer to all of our problems and we need a leader that feels the same way.
shomegirl on June 7, 2009 at 4:45 PM
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