I don’t care what you think of her. She could be the stupidist person in the world and she’d still be a king-maker with that kind of grassroots support. I have attended Tea Parties – maybe you have too? Did you find anyone that said Sarah Palin was a part of the problem? Me neither. Did you find a lot of people there that liked her? Yeah … me too.

Times up for the GOP Ayatollah’s. They have sniped at her from the wings anonymously for far too long. They have privately cheered for the lefty loons to kill this woman.

But now … things MIGHT change here. We may find Sarah Palin and an army of grassroots voters taking aim at the Ayatollahs.

And it was completely avoidable. Power comes from the people – and the GOP Ayatollah’s are supposed to be smart enough to know this. But they’re elitist – and think the people can be manipulated – because the people are stupid – right?

Ask Ed and Allah about that. We may be really stupid out here in commonerville – but we can make a lot of noise when we’re pissed off. When we’re pissed off – you can’t stop us.

What I don’t understand is why is she being so aloof about her reasons for resigning? I would think a governor should provide an explanation to the people of Alaska who voted for her. She owes them that much.

JetBoy on July 6, 2009 at 12:26 PM

She did, you pinhead. They are pretty happy about it and stop trolling in the name of people of Alaska. You’re not one of them, so your complaint shoots itself.

Let me see if i get this straight. George W. Bush ran for governor in 1998. In January of 2001, he was president. Barack Obama ran for Senator in 2004. In 2009, he was president. Neither of them could be trusted to finish “their term”, but it is Sarah Palin that is the quitter. In fact, this whole thing is totally hypocritical. Palin is viewed as a quitter for handing off the reigns to someone that would have power, while the last two presidents never even bothered to finish their term because of personal ambition.

If Palin is viewed as a “quitter” then so is every politician that quits early for any reason. I can’t see how it’s suddenly all right not to finish your term because you are seeking a higher office, but it is NOT all right not to finish your term to do other things.

mike volpe on July 6, 2009 at 12:33 PM

BECAUSE IT’S SARAH PALIN!!!

Apparently.

The “why’d you quit?” question will come up, but doesn’t have to be the nail in her coffin.

What I don’t understand is why is she being so aloof about her reasons for resigning? I would think a governor should provide an explanation to the people of Alaska who voted for her. She owes them that much.

JetBoy on July 6, 2009 at 12:26 PM

“Don’t explain. Your friends don’t need it, and your enemies won’t believe it, anyway”

Hmmm. Apparently that saying neglects another group of people: those who ignore the explanation, then ask why they never got an explanation.

If, however, Palin wants to pursue national office rather than just be an activist for the rest of her life, her resignation will prove a very messy hurdle. Alaskans trusted her with their higher office on the assumption that she would take it seriously enough to complete the term. Voters would have understood if she had to resign in January to become Vice President, but because — in her own words — she didn’t want to deal with governing as a “lame duck.” The first question in any campaign debate for Palin from now on will be, “Will you quit in the middle of a presidential term if you get disenchanted or get ethics complaints filed against you?”

I have no problem admitting that finishing out the governor’s term was the best move for her political ambitions, if in fact she’s running for president.

But this is hardly a career-ending move. First, resigning the governor’s office is not the same as quitting. It’s quite clear that Palin isn’t quitting politics. As long as she’s perceived to be still campaigning for her issues, the resignation will be little more than a footnote.

Krauthammer says she could be valid in 2016 or beyond, Jonah Goldberg thinks she’s aiming for 2012. I think her focus is on 2010, and on the campaigns of others.

If she campaigns for half a dozen Congressional candidates, and at least some of them win elections, then she WILL be a serious candidate.

She may well be the nominee on 2012. If not, she could be in 2016.

We need her, regardless. She’s one of the few who’s actually willing to fight. Even more rare, she’s nearly the only one who will get lots of media attention when she does.

You may question whether this was a good move. But for now, just be glad she’s in the arena.

Esthier on July 6, 2009 at 7:30 PM

All that and a bag of chips to. He is just jealous of your quick wit and sexy typing. HAHAHAHA!

I hate this site but I’m too stupid not to come here.
Mcguyver on July 6, 2009 at 9:52 PM

Edited for brevity.

MadisonConservative on July 6, 2009 at 10:00 PM

Liberals can’t read complex ideas, so thanks.

I hate this site but I’m too stupid not to come here.

Mcguyver on July 6, 2009 at 9:52 PM

Edited for brevity.

She is just human being, not the Messiah- nor does she pretend to be, like some politicians we are familiar with. lol

All of these have elements of the truth.

You know, Ed, if you “punditocracy gerrymandering“, milk-of-magnesium koolaide drinking pundits, would actually read and study up on Sarah Palin, especially on how she took on Big Oil (www.sarahtakesonbigoil.com) and read her chronicles as journaled by the media, who have known her all her life (The Sarah Palin Chronicles), you bloviating and foaming-at-the-mouth pundits, would actually have an authority to opine about Sarah Palin.

I’m just sayin’……….

Agreed, but that had nothing to do with his future plans. That had to do with exceptional narcissism and conceit.

WHAT had nothing to do with his future plans? He appears to have had every intention of using his election to the Senate as a springboard to his run for the Presidency. No matter how “Black” he is/was, he would have never succeeded by running as a Illinois legislator, even with his speech at the DNC.

Being a Senator is the worst type of background to have as an executive.

Fed45 on July 6, 2009 at 8:52 PM

Agreed.

What was the catchphrase last year? “Executive experience”. You’re claiming that less is better than more?

MadisonConservative on July 6, 2009 at 7:48 PM

I’M not claiming anything. I’m simply pointing out the dichotomous argument that was and will likely be made.

Although personally, given the choice, I’ll take a Presidential candidate with even a week’s experience as Governor over any candidate that is a Senator, no matter how long that person has served. Being a Senator is the worst type of background to have as an executive.

Loxodonta on July 6, 2009 at 8:24 PM

Sorry. Posted that in wrong thread. Should have been here.

Um no, I’ve just learned to keep my mouth shut when I know nothing of the subject…

atheling on July 6, 2009 at 8:19 PM

Thanks so much for that! It’s the funniest thing you’ve posted so far. I’m still having trouble typing, and my tummy hurts.

Though, sadly, I have to admit that two years really isn’t even enough these days. Ugh.

MadisonConservative on July 6, 2009 at 7:33 PM

I think you’re right on this. Barry had his campaign well in place before he “officially” announced in Jan. 2007.

We need all the help we can get, and we need it NOW.

What I can say with confidence is that Barry had no intention of representing the citizens of Illinois when he was elected Senator. And his record bears that out.

Agreed, but that had nothing to do with his future plans. That had to do with exceptional narcissism and conceit.

Nevertheless, I don’t think it matters if she quit or not. Like I said in another reply, the MSM discounted her experience as an ex-Mayor and current Governor on August 29th because, well, it’s just Alaska…how hard of a job is that? So, we are now supposed to believe serving out her term would suddenly make being the Governor of Alaska the equivalent of the Governor of California.

Fed45 on July 6, 2009 at 7:45 PM

What was the catchphrase last year? “Executive experience”. You’re claiming that less is better than more?

But again, did they quit nearly four years before the next presidential election? Palin could have served her term as governor, not run for re-election, and had two years to campaign for POTUS to her heart’s content.

I already conceded that none of them quit. I have no idea how soon before they announced they stated getting their campaign engine built. What I can say with confidence is that Barry had no intention of representing the citizens of Illinois when he was elected Senator. And his record bears that out.

Nevertheless, I don’t think it matters if she quit or not. Like I said in another reply, the MSM discounted her experience as an ex-Mayor and current Governor on August 29th because, well, it’s just Alaska…how hard of a job is that? So, we are now supposed to believe serving out her term would suddenly make being the Governor of Alaska the equivalent of the Governor of California.

If Palin can’t deal with media attacks as gov, she certainly won’t be able to as POTUS.

JetBoy on July 6, 2009 at 12:40 PM

Please find me the quote where she said she couldn’t deal with media attacks?

Fed45 on July 6, 2009 at 7:29 PM

But again, did they quit nearly four years before the next presidential election? Palin could have served her term as governor, not run for re-election, and had two years to campaign for POTUS to her heart’s content.

Though, sadly, I have to admit that two years really isn’t even enough these days. Ugh.

atheling on July 6, 2009 at 7:16 PM

ps: Here’s another fan of your approach:

You goopers even throw other goopers under the bus if they dare to critique Queen Sarah the Almighty. You are more cultish than Obama supporters, you just won’t admit it. Goopers eat their young, Democrats just sit back with their popcorn and take it all in. But please, convince Queen Sarah to run in 2012. The late nite comics will have a field day.

athensboy on July 6, 2009 at 7:20 PM

But you can feed this fan while you ignore those opposed to Obama who are not 100% and vocally committed to Governor Palin, because you know who the real “traitors” are.