Video: More Palin-bashing from the media
posted at 8:46 am on July 1, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
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It hardly will move the Shock-O-Meter for most people on the Right, but since this came during what has been described as MS-NBC’s “conservative” three hours, it’s worth a look. Mike Allen of Politico, Willy Geist, and Joe Scarborough tag-team off of Vanity Fair’s ho-hum hit piece on Sarah Palin to throw a bunch of rehashed ad hominem attacks at Palin. “Joke,” “circus act,” “Dan Quayle” all appear as the three men get their 3:45 Hate in today’s show:
Mike Allen acts especially perturbed by the fact that — ohmygosh — people still actually want her to appear at fundraisers! He says this in the same tone of voice he might use in describing the Flat Earth Society or a reported chupacabra sighting. None of these men offer a reason for Palin to go into hiding and wear a political burqa except for their ad hominems, or explain why a governor of any state doesn’t belong at fundraisers for their political party. California just went broke; do you think these men would tell Arnold Schwarzenegger to stay home and out of fundraisers until they stop issuing IOUs? Do you think any of these three would dare?
Patrick Hynes makes a great point about the source of the latest anti-Palin nuttiness — the McCain staffers who keep wanting to shift blame off of themselves:
Look, I worked on the McCain campaign. Palin had her shortcomings, but she also brought some incredible strengths to the campaign. And perhaps the McCain staffers who continue to trash the governor are deflecting attention away from how remarkably screwed up and dysfunctional the operation was even before the Palin pick. What I don’t understand is this: Why would anyone hire a bunch of campaign staffers after watching how viciously they are attacking their former employer?
I’m pretty sure none of the obvious sources on this story will work on national campaigns again, not after the backbiting and disloyalty they’ve put on display for the rest of the world to see.
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Hey Mike Allen, run, don’t walk, to the nearest clinic and get yourself a shot of testosterone.
CarolynM on July 1, 2009 at 9:40 AM
As I wrote on the OTHER Palin thread (you don’t see two Romney or Pawlenty threads in one day around here, do you? Sort of tells you something about which candidate is more compelling?), the conflict within the Republican Party right now is a repeat of the 1964-1980 conflict that occured between the Rockefeller wing of the Party and the Goldwater/Reagan wing.
Mitt represents the Rockefeller wing, Palin has siezed the high ground and inherited Reagan’s mantle.
I know who wins this fight.
victor82 on July 1, 2009 at 9:40 AM
Can’t you just smell the fear? Where America didn’t see the brother of Hugo, Fidel, Raul and Ortega and elected him the Libs can see a strong American Patriotic female ready to take names & kick Butt (theirs). She could restore our nation and that’s what causes their fear and panic. GO SARAH!
Herb on July 1, 2009 at 9:40 AM
they attack her because they know that she CAN win…..
Do you see hit pieces on Ron Paul????
SDarchitect on July 1, 2009 at 9:42 AM
Like I said, I love you, Sarah. Run. Win. Undo the damage.
Daggett on July 1, 2009 at 9:42 AM
Well, worse than that. With all the vicious attacks on Palin’s children, you would think these men with tiny testicles could muster a condemenation of it.
Blake on July 1, 2009 at 9:43 AM
MSLSD. Nuff said.
Geronimo on July 1, 2009 at 9:43 AM
I remember Gov. Palin’s speech from the convention. The only thing I remember about McCain’s is that it was interrupted by wackos. ‘Nuff said!
SouthernGent on July 1, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Well guess what Palinbot neocons, SHE SUPPORTS GIVING OUR WATERS TO THE UNITED NATIONS!
From the Global Solutions site…
Not to mention the countless stories of Palin’s dysfunctional family pointed out by Debbie Schlussel, whom some of you neocon dummies have dismissed!
To me, only Ron Paul and Chuck Baldwin HAVE WHAT IT TAKES to get this country to follow the US Constitution, which is what many politicos and bloggers HAVE POOPED BLOOD ON!
The corporate fascist dinosaur media, fed by their trolls on Madison Avenue, Hollywood and Vine, Rodeo Drive, PA Avenue, and South Beach…DAMAGED BEYOND ANY REPAIR! These famous streets I have mentioned are if I may quote Green Day, The Boulevards of Broken Dreams.
BobAnthony on July 1, 2009 at 9:44 AM
I can’t decide what is more entertaining to watch…the liberal women who are jealous of her or the liberal men who are afraid of her…
…its all quite delicious actually…
ladyingray on July 1, 2009 at 9:45 AM
Those prep meetings for MSNBC talk shows must really be a howl.
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Is this the only way for MSNBC to get ratings?
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It is always good to know the latest from MSNBC talk shows isn’t it?
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I just look on the Drudge Report when I want to find out if they came in last place again or one position up from the bottom of the audience count ratings. Alas, I have not been surprised yet.
Americannodash on July 1, 2009 at 9:46 AM
KickandSwimMom on July 1, 2009 at 9:36 AM
Hell no! They are not working on it. I used to think it was out of sheer stupidity, but now realize it is part of the plan.
Get it?
They are all in bed. Thay are Progressives who would dramatically change this country as we know it. They are in power now and have rigged the elctoral system to keep themselves in power and only elect more of the same.
Wake up!
The two party system is a shame being used to futher a Progressive adgenda no matter which one you vote for.
We MUST vote in reformers who would run on and institute TERM LIMITS on the Judiciary the Congress and Senate so that never again can a shadow party take over America.
Why are both sides hammering Palin? She is a reformer an ousider NOT a Progressive big Governmant gal.
WE NEED A THOUSAND MORE SARAHS!
dhunter on July 1, 2009 at 9:48 AM
katy on July 1, 2009 at 9:50 AM
No kidding. Talk about media malpractice. And it wasn’t even subtle. They just counted on few people watching the uncut version.
ProfessorMiao on July 1, 2009 at 9:51 AM
You have no idea how insane you come across.
Blake on July 1, 2009 at 9:52 AM
You don’t remember the part where he repeatedly asked us to fight with him and then once we agreed to it, he promptly chose not to fight Obama?
myrenovations on July 1, 2009 at 9:54 AM
[This didn't post the first time so I'm trying agains.]
I suspect it directly relates to their irrational fear of the mythic vagina dentata . Palin could eat these guys alive but not in that mythic way.
Being male blowhards, they don’t know how to think of Sarah Palin in a non-sexual way — which is probably another reason they can’t stop talking about her. Chaep thrills.
Broken down to its most basic, this is disguised locker room chatter by three sexually immature middle-aged men. They’re trying to subjugate her with words because they fear they can’t “stand up” to her in real life. In simnplest terms, theirs is a failed attempt at the old dominance/submission game. And Sarah will not be dominated.
RandyChandler on July 1, 2009 at 9:54 AM
BobAnthony on July 1, 2009 at 9:44 AM
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Welcome to HA. Please list fo us all the positions of Ron Paul. That list will be scrutinized of course.
Americannodash on July 1, 2009 at 9:55 AM
dhunter on July 1, 2009 at 9:48 AM
Both parties have been taking us to the same place; one by train, the other by jet… That’s a fact we all must realize.
RINO’s and Liberals; different masks, same human.
RINO’s and Liberals; together they have the same disdain for Palin and her kind of “old school” traditionalists, those who resemble the same kind of passion for America as did Ronald Reagan. Thus the “we must leave the era of Reagan” mantra on display from so called Republicans.
No money for the GOP from my family. I will support Conservative candidates only, and I will choose where my money goes and whom it goes to.
Keemo on July 1, 2009 at 9:57 AM
I remember that. I also remember those bizarre blue and green backgrounds.
Doughboy on July 1, 2009 at 9:59 AM
If she needs two more years to study economics and foreign matters, how many more does the skinny Marxist need?
whitetop on July 1, 2009 at 9:59 AM
BobAnthony on July 1
Quoting a lousy, second-rate garage band doesn’t help your case.
SKYFOX on July 1, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Was that the awkward ending? I do remember something about him trying to become animated or something.
SouthernGent on July 1, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Sarah Palin gains my respect more and more each day. While guys like Mike Allen get up in the morning with a hard-on for ripping her, she keeps carrying herself with class and dignity.
THE CHOSEN ONE on July 1, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Obama is quoted in the article as saying that it took him “4 months” to have enough information (briefing books) to run for president.
myrenovations on July 1, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Keemo on July 1, 2009 at 9:57 AM
Thats’ it!
Both Parties are to blame. How’s that Republican Arnold Kennedy doin out there in Californica?
Got the state in a mess?
Reformers Conservatives need only apply sign needs to go out on a new party let the RINOs’ have the GOP the brand is damaged beyond repair!
Just Like G.M. and Chrysler are now. No Government motors for me. They lost me when government bailed out the unions, all that was wrong with big auto.
Now I buy Ford or Honda. I did like my jeeps and caravans but will get over it.
I will support conservatives and self made businessmen not welfare whores and bailout recipients whenever possible!
dhunter on July 1, 2009 at 10:03 AM
i can’t wait until operation chaos 2012: vote palin kicks in gear.
sesquipedalian on July 1, 2009 at 10:04 AM
About 200 years from now, if mankind is still civilized, people are going to be reading in the history books on how Sarah Palin was mercilessly attacked by the idiotic media, and the only question that will forever remain unanswered was what exactly did this sensible, smart, intelligent woman do to invoke such out and out hatred.
Do any of these assclowns in the media even consider for one brief moment in their shallow lives how history is going to view their actions years and years from now, long after they are all dust in the wind?
Do they even care?
pilamaye on July 1, 2009 at 10:04 AM
It’s got to be Sarah… or me and my wallet stay home. RINOs, be gone from among us!
drunyan8315 on July 1, 2009 at 10:04 AM
I hope the only job they can get is sewer clean-up duty in North Carolina.
4shoes on July 1, 2009 at 10:05 AM
More Sarah Palin bashing, please, including you, BobAnt! Is that the best Sarah Palin bashing you can digged up? 2007? Calendar says – 2009! It’s a reminder for this proud Palinbot to donate again to SarahPac. I’m max out for Alaska Fund Trust.
atemely on July 1, 2009 at 10:07 AM
He also doesn’t fight for Sarah Palin :/
aikidoka on July 1, 2009 at 10:07 AM
This is why I don’t watch or read Joe Scarborough. He’s a joke.
NebCon on July 1, 2009 at 10:07 AM
It’s been reported that Mitt is tanned, rested and ready. Nice of him to wake up and actually make some newsworthy comments, like he supports Iranian dissenters or is against cap and tax or govt run health care, SOMETHING better than tanned, rested and ready. We don’t need another country club loser nominee.
Kissmygrits on July 1, 2009 at 10:07 AM
The media remains the number one enemy of conservatives. They gave us Obama. They handed us McCain. If we’re going to protest to bring attention to what’s wrong with America, we should gather in the thousands at the headquarters of all the alphabet networks and the liberal rags who prop up our child president.
fogw on July 1, 2009 at 10:12 AM
You just know that tan came from a booth. No way he was actually outside working on something like a regular guy would.
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Be fair. He could have gotten the tan from walking on the beach or sailing or sail-boarding with John Kerry.
myrenovations on July 1, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Determining whether someone is a political joke depends on the proximity of your candidate to the punch line.
Mike Allen has yet to provide a single ounce of insight, thoughtfulness or a unique thought on anything….
Whatever….yawn….
mmmmm I wonder what he’ll have to say next….(pick any topic and any reasonable person should be able to forecast out for the next 24 months his comments and capture 80-90% of the relevant content.)
Note to Mike: Less spittle and more thoughtfulness
R Square on July 1, 2009 at 10:16 AM
sesquipedalian – given to or characterized by the use of long words
courtesy merriam-webster.com
A dangerous practice when you don’t know what the words mean. Example: Chaos – This administration’s Domestic and Foreign Policy (or lack thereof).
Everybody is correct. They would not be attacking Gov. Palin if she was not a very real threat to the status quo in Washington. One last thought: At what price your soul, Joe Scarborough?
kingsjester on July 1, 2009 at 10:16 AM
The more they whine, the bigger she gets.
ErinF on July 1, 2009 at 10:17 AM
It seems that the knee-jerk hostility known as Bush Derangement Syndrome in the angry Left crowd has been replaced by PMS: Palin Malevolence Syndrome.
jgapinoy on July 1, 2009 at 10:20 AM
How is Joe’s book selling? Oh, that’s right: it isn’t.
Jim Treacher on July 1, 2009 at 10:23 AM
jgapinoy on July 1, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Nice.
cs89 on July 1, 2009 at 10:28 AM
The only reason to watch Morning Joe is to see Mika Brzezinski solidify her status at the top of the AM MILF chart. Her constant attempt to seduce the camera is enhanced if one turns down the volume so you can at least pretend her comments are anything but inane. Even so, about 5 seconds is all I can stand….and I have to punch out and gasp for oxygen.
Now we know, some deep sea crustaceans, a few plants and various worm like creatures join the set of Morning Joe as the only life forms on earth able to survive in an environment completely devoid of oxygen.
R Square on July 1, 2009 at 10:29 AM
I forgot he and Kerry are an item. Maybe so then.
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Didn’t even watch the clip, wont give MSLSD the hit.
Joe Scarborough has moved into the same class as Shuster, Matthews, Olby and Maddow. How this man was once part of the GOP resurgence 1994 is beyond me. He is now totally bought and paid for by GE. I don’t even care about the other arse’s on the panel.
Best comment I’ve seen in the last 24 hours on HA:
Palin: “If you strike me down I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.”
The SRM is digging their own grave. When will they realize this? Palin just gets stronger and stronger every hit piece and slam they throw at her.
New cycle, another SarahPac donation…
davek70 on July 1, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Thankfully the people who elected Ochimpy were fooled by him and now are not buying it any longer.
The libtards are so arrogant that they think that EVERYONE whom voted for Ochimpy are as rabid leftists as they are. This is why Joe’s book doesn’t sell and also why the demoratf**ks can’t get their agenda passed with a super majority.
csdeven on July 1, 2009 at 10:38 AM
That should be SOME of the people whom elected Ochimpy.
csdeven on July 1, 2009 at 10:38 AM
politico appeared out of nowhere two or three years ago and became an “expert voice” on politics. From the first article I read I knew what they are all about. They are just another leftist media source. How come no one has ever asked politico about thier start up money? ed, you try to come off as a journalist or at least some kind of purveyor of truthful news. Why don’t you give politico a call and start asking about thier funding sources and origins?
peacenprosperity on July 1, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Why does anyone watch MSNBC? Or read Vanity Fair? I would not know about these creeps if they didn’t show up in Hot Air clips. I still don’t know about them, because I refuse to watch such drivel.
Sarah is on the march. Everything she says and does shows it. These bedwetters are just stark raving mad and can’t wait to lash out. In my heart of hearts I know she is going to run. She pulled herself together after McCain and knows she can fix this. No one on the Republican side can touch her. She will run as a Republican, but her appeal will cross party lines.
I just laugh out loud when commenters here talk about her lack of foreign policy experience. Can those great Wizards of Foreign policy, Clinton, Obama, and Biden keep us safe? Do they have a coherent policy? I haven’t seen it.
Right now she is traveling and visiting our troops in Germany, Bosnia and the Middle East. The little footage that has come out of there was done by our troops on camera phones. They love her. They also know that she takes them seriously and appreciates their service. They love their country enough to actually fight for it and so does she.
No one else is out there fighting for us right now. We do have Boehner and DeMint, but she is the one that is actually traveling around and showing the American people that all is not lost. Watch and listen. There is hope. Real hope that you can count on.
BetseyRoss on July 1, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Bingo. If not Mitt, then someone else.
And there you have what’s wrong with the GOP.
In a better world, Sarah would be picking these fools off one by one from her helicopter.
tsj017 on July 1, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Damnit to hell! Everytime I read about these ‘campaign staffers’ I NEVER get a name!!!
I wish someone would name these people. Out the bastids already. That would be real news.
DannoJyd on July 1, 2009 at 10:46 AM
You know what I’m getting damned tired of?
Reading constantly about how these so-called journalists pull this crap off and get away with it with nothing but echo-chamber congratulation and no criticism except for a smattering here and there on this blog and a couple others.
Does anyone plan on actually doing anything to stop it? Or use their own actions against them to make them look foolish? They’re wrong here, and they’re not just wrong about Sarah Palin. They’re wrong in most of the analyses they spew/regurgitate and their hard-nosed journalism is a joke, too.
thebadoutlaw on July 1, 2009 at 10:47 AM
peacenprosperity on July 1, 2009 at 10:39 AM
The Politico is made up from a group of journalists that used to work for the WAPO.. These critters saw the writing on the wall with regards to the death of print media, and jumped into this adventure.
Keemo on July 1, 2009 at 10:48 AM
DannoJyd on July 1, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Agreed… Names need to be named!
Keemo on July 1, 2009 at 10:48 AM
that’s how I see it. But Sarah is going to have to win despite all of the party pros and DC hacks backing Romney and trashing her routinely. Good thing she has a tough hide.
james23 on July 1, 2009 at 10:51 AM
So, when the primaries come around, we need to ask each of the candidates for the names of their campaign staffers. If any of the “anonymous” sources show up on any of the lists, don’t vote for the cadidate that hired them.
myrenovations on July 1, 2009 at 10:51 AM
With whose money and marching orders? I bet soros isn’t a strnger to these huys. He seems to understand the internet and throw his money around. I can’t stand how these guys from politico go on supposed conservative talk radio and the hosts backslap and kiss ass. At some point we must identify the enemy and treat them that way. The enemy treats us like that.
peacenprosperity on July 1, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Ed might, but remember, my friend, what a lot of people in this business care about more than producing results is being liked/respected.
There are a lot of things that could be done by people who have platforms and mini-platforms, but they’re stuck in autopilot with a lack of creativity and no problem-solving skills.
thebadoutlaw on July 1, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Still haven’t gotten past the primaries, huh? I’m so sick of this civil war B.S. mentality. I don’t care if Romney ever runs again, but after McCain got the nomination, he stepped up and was a forceful advocate for our side an against Obama, as was Giuliani. We don’t have enough to deal with from the dems without the constant friendly fire, huh? I know that mouthbreathers like poptart come in here and provoke you, but you’ve got to rise above that.
Dead Hand Control on July 1, 2009 at 10:53 AM
First of all, there was nothing for her to fix. She was an ideal VP candidate. The loss was McCains.
Second, we don’t need HOPE, we need someone with a clear set of old school American values and the “gonads” to get the job done. She has an overabundance of both.
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 10:54 AM
I’ve been sounding that alarm ever since Brian left here. ed will never do that, that’s why I threw it out there.
peacenprosperity on July 1, 2009 at 10:54 AM
someone needs to call in to Bennett’s show the next time Steele is guest hosting and put this Q to him directly. Bet the answer he gives, when pressed, is: we like the primaries, nothing needs fixing.
james23 on July 1, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Dead Hand Control on July 1, 2009 at 10:53 AM
You fail to recognize the enemy within… How to take apart the GOP following landslide victories in 92 & 96; fund the moderate’s within the party and direct their votes by way of funding, corruption, and personal wealth.
Liberal theory: every human has their price, every human can be corrupted.
Keemo on July 1, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Yes they do, but the ‘media’ continues to provide these crotch critters cover.
Who are these cowardly McCain staffers who continue to stab Governor Palin in the back?!?! Where are the interviews of them? What makes them so bloody sancrosanct?
DannoJyd on July 1, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Steele was on Hugh Hewitt last night. Hugh asked the primary question repeatedly and got nothing but stammering.
myrenovations on July 1, 2009 at 10:59 AM
I mentioned this the other day. We should at least start a list of the names we know.
Blake on July 1, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 10:35 AM; myrenovations on July 1, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 11:00 AM
disappointing but not at all surprising
james23 on July 1, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Do you have names? I have yet to discover 1.
DannoJyd on July 1, 2009 at 11:02 AM
Would you like to share some examples of how this is happening today?
Dead Hand Control on July 1, 2009 at 11:02 AM
In terms of viewership, MSNBC is a cable access channel. What they say matters to no one but themselves and a few conservatives going out of their way to find something to get mad about.
ABCNBCCBS nightly news is where the rubber meets the road in terms of liberal propaganda. That pablum gets drilled into the heads of 25 million slack-jaws a day. But no pundits (or bloggers) pay attention to them because they don’t do the shock jock stuff.
logis on July 1, 2009 at 11:04 AM
The Washington Elite broke the nation, they don’t want some outsider, let alone a woman coming in and stirring up trouble. She is a direct threat not only to OBama & the Dems, but also the Country Club Republicans.
portlandon on July 1, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Dead Hand Control on July 1, 2009 at 11:02 AM
I’m off to work; if you care to discover this for yourself, use google (or the engine of your choice) and follow the money. We have been doing that here at this site for a few years now.
Conservatives won elections for the GOP in the 90’s behind Newt and a Conservative platform. Why do you think the GOP turned it’s collective backs on Conservatism following such successes?
Keemo on July 1, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Which of the 2 times are you referring to?
The election that I participated in saw more backbone from the lovely Governor of Alaska than anyone saw comming from McAmnesty. Indeed, he spent much more time telling America how Obama was right than he did running against our new dictator.
The last thing we needed then, and the last thing we need now is more milktoast moderate republicans.
DannoJyd on July 1, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Ahh, yes. After a long hard day at work toiling at the factory of retaurant or office or farm or store and after then toting of the kids to some activity the average American loves nothing better than to sit down and read Vanity Fair. Actually, Vanity Fair is the perfect elitist receptacle for this sort of drivel.
GreenBlade on July 1, 2009 at 11:07 AM
BINGO!, and to answer your question, the beltway GOP insiders are all moderates cast in the mold of McCain. That is how we got saddled with the LOSER in the first place.
DannoJyd on July 1, 2009 at 11:08 AM
The point is that, on top of the attacks from the media and the left, we have this constant friendly fire, which you are all too willing to engage in. Don’t get me wrong, the morons that voted for cap and trade, as well Specter, Snowe, and Collins deserve every thing we can throw at them for their boldfaced defections. There are more than enough targets out there without turning on those who are making a good faith effort to help the party. That may be hard for many of you, though, who have locked on to Palin so intensely and who have already decided that she’s our nominee that your willing to make enemies out of everyone else. We’ve got years until primaries start again. How bout we focus on a common enemy until then?
Dead Hand Control on July 1, 2009 at 11:11 AM
“Google it” is a non response. You made the affirmative statement, back it up.
Dead Hand Control on July 1, 2009 at 11:12 AM
These are grown men?
This reminds me of high school gossip.
Joe – Your a schmuck and a sell-out and no one will buy your crap book. Go assume the position at MSNBC every morning.
RobCon on July 1, 2009 at 11:13 AM
I had a couple of names. But, I always forget them. The guy who is behind the VF story – Schultz? Swartz? That woman who is now a columnist that AP is always linking to is another.
Blake on July 1, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Dead Hand Control on July 1, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Palin’s detractors are the Star Wars Bar
daesleeper on July 1, 2009 at 11:17 AM
There are some names in last night’s Quote of the Day post. And never forget the name Nicole Wallace.
myrenovations on July 1, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Very few people point out that Sarah has reserved her salvos and volleys for Obama and for representatives of the Left like Letterman and Couric and not taken any potshots whatsover against anybody in her own party.
technopeasant on July 1, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Fair enough.
and
Thank you both.
DannoJyd on July 1, 2009 at 11:24 AM
The examples are endless. Don’t be lazy. If you’re truly interested, read Drudge, Instapundit, Powerline, Ace, and HotAir daily for such information.
I must get to work while I still have some work on my plate. The construction industry I rely upon for my earnings has dried up for some reason.. (sarc)
Keemo on July 1, 2009 at 11:24 AM
The most interesting point of the piece.
Obviously some of McCain’s staff are trying to rehabilitate their own careers as campaign rain-makers, but is this really a rational way to go about it?
PDS sufferers will carry some of their water, but ultimately they reveal themselves as bitter, incompetent, blame-shifting losers.
cruadin on July 1, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Okay, then just give me one. BTW, I read every post at HA, AOSHQ, and Powerline. I still have no clue what you’re talking about.
You throw out a conspiracy theory, you back it up.
Dead Hand Control on July 1, 2009 at 11:29 AM
There was nothing for Sarah to fix? Are you freakn’ kidding? Do you not remember the economy at the time? Do you not remember that McCain had trouble articulating anything that made sense on the economy? Do you not see the corruption that was on both the Banking Committees? This is just for starters. She would have been perfect at this. She could have called attention to the mess that was in Congress. Do you think for one moment that Nancy Pelosi would have the attitude she does if Sarah would have been VP. Do you think Harry Reid could get away with being so vaccuous? That’s why they hate Sarah so much. They would have had to be half way civilized. Their plans would have been interrupted. They know that they have to pound America into the ground fast before the country wakes up.
We may have had some of the same fights that are going down right now, but there would not be this cram down of distateful, horrifying legislation. And for the crowning glory, we would be drilling for our own oil instead of flailing around for some etherial kind of fuel that is envrionmentally friendly. It doesn’t exhist.
BetseyRoss on July 1, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Thanks for all the free ads, now:
SARAH PALIN – 2012
byteshredder on July 1, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Gov. Palin was right to refuse some of the stimulus money. She actually read the thing and found out about having to change state laws regarding home insulation and building codes. Then along comes cap & tax and as Paul Harvey used to say, the rest of the story. If you want to sell or buy a house, it has to be brought up to the new green code. Welcome to the new govt gotcha.
Kissmygrits on July 1, 2009 at 11:48 AM
These asshats crack me up when they say Sarah needs to learn economics and foreign policy.
Succesful busness woman,Governor of the most fiscally secure state in the Union.I don’t think Sarah has to learn economics.
Governor of the only state that bordres two foreign countries,spanked Greasy Joe and his 30 odd years experience on foriegn policy in the debates.Oh,by the way,just how good has America’s foreign policy been the last 30 years?I don’t think Sarah is the one who needs to learn foreign policy.
I think all these Palin bashers have to grow,borrow buy, or steal a pair and quit being afraid of a lovely lady who happens to have the strength they lack.
DDT on July 1, 2009 at 11:52 AM
MSM the scumm of the earth!!!!1
Rick007 on July 1, 2009 at 11:54 AM
You don’t remember him “suspending his campaign” which made him look so senile, he can only think about one thing at a time? Thats the point I knew there was no chance in Hell he was going to win this election
Speedwagon82 on July 1, 2009 at 11:54 AM
At this point I hope Palin keeps quiet about her future plans – if only to continue to drive the libs and the GOP backbiters crazy.
I hate to see her try to respond to every “mean-girl” nastiness. But I also hope someone in her camp is taking names and makes sure no one who is backstabbing her comes around looking for help fundraising. Shunning is an acceptable response – why should she help those who are willing participants in trashing her?
katiejane on July 1, 2009 at 12:08 PM
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