Quotes of the day
posted at 10:25 pm on December 4, 2009 by Allahpundit
“Palin began her political career as a reformer breaking up Alaska’s corrupt boys club and shifted seamlessly into last fall’s campaign trail culture warrior. But her decision to carry to term her Down syndrome child established a special relationship with anti-abortion activists, and now Palin has transformed herself from a politician who was anti-abortion into the leading figure of the anti-abortion movement…
“‘You just can’t escape it — she really is cut from a completely different cloth than most men, but also women, in politics,’ said Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the Susan B. Anthony List, which supports anti-abortion candidates. ‘She had the audacity in the eyes of the abortion rights world to actually have this child and then has the audacity to bring him along with her and feature him as a centrally valued person in their family.’”
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Dear God she is a beautiful woman. That’s really what stings those liberal shrews. And then on top of that, she has a loving handsome husband and a true working marriage. That really has to sting! Then she has beautiful children and a successful career! Ouch. Joy behar and all the other detractors simply cannot take it. And I love it!
Ghoul aid on December 5, 2009 at 12:15 AM
wrong again
Bradky on December 5, 2009 at 12:15 AM
Hey! We can do that one in rounds! I’ll start
She’ll be coming ’round the mountain when she comes, (when she comes).
Sporty1946 on December 5, 2009 at 12:15 AM
She’ll be drivin’ six white Mooses when she comes, etc.
disillusioned on December 5, 2009 at 12:11 AM
disillusioned: Fixed it for ya!!:)
canopfor on December 5, 2009 at 12:16 AM
Hey! We can do that one in rounds! I’ll start
She’ll be coming ’round the mountain when she comes, (when she comes).
Sporty1946 on December 5, 2009 at 12:15 AM
Sporty1946: That was spooky,i did the second verse!!:)
canopfor on December 5, 2009 at 12:17 AM
He captured Saddam Hussein.
Geochelone on December 5, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Diversity Lane is brilliant. Thanks!
Too funny. I was thinking in terms of some religious reference.
Buy Danish on December 5, 2009 at 12:18 AM
Ahem, I guess you conventiently overlooked our current president, Obamessiah, who was the chosen one to lead our country at least according to his followers.
docdave on December 5, 2009 at 12:18 AM
Geochelone on December 5, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Uday and Qusay Deaday.
mwdiver on December 5, 2009 at 12:19 AM
Didn’t vote for Obama – try something else.
Bradky on December 5, 2009 at 12:19 AM
Well,I’m outta here,game playing,killing Jihadys!!
Hawkdriver,may the winds of Hot Air,flow through your
rotors and lift you out of harms way,and keep you safe,
sweet dreams Hawk,and to all H/A crew,nite everyone:)
canopfor on December 5, 2009 at 12:20 AM
SP is suing Myspace for taking the name of what she calls everything around Obama.
Geochelone on December 5, 2009 at 12:20 AM
Sporty1946: That was spooky,i did the second verse!!:)
canopfor on December 5, 2009 at 12:17 AM//
It’s starting to sound pretty good. A little more practice and we should be golden!
Sporty1946 on December 5, 2009 at 12:21 AM
I agree with you. I just tire of hearing how anyone who claims to have a personal relationship with God must be a whacko. That relationship is sometimes equated with insanity and being out of touch with reality. Christianity also gets a bad name here because of some overly pious comments. I’m only trying to add that Palin does not appear pious. In fact, she uses a few “bad” words in her book! :)
thevastlane on December 5, 2009 at 12:22 AM
OK, that was really deep humor or I am getting tired.
mwdiver on December 5, 2009 at 12:22 AM
W gave the Iranian people an example (Iraq) of what is possible when one fights for one’s freedom.
Geochelone on December 5, 2009 at 12:23 AM
I didn’t mean to imply that you did. I was merely pointing out that Obama was elected by zealous followers who treated him as some kind of psuedo-religious leader.
docdave on December 5, 2009 at 12:24 AM
Eat
Snowflakes
And
Die/
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 12:24 AM
What you said! Amen, my Canadian brother.
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 12:28 AM
Has anyone else noticed the Politico site has some kinda virus?
Palin is the best business plan for this country.
Kini on December 5, 2009 at 12:31 AM
No. Joke that’s too nuanced for me?
Buy Danish on December 5, 2009 at 12:35 AM
That site takes so much bandwidth, I try to avoid it anyway unless it’s a very compelling subject. But yeah, something is hinky over there. I love my Firefox. Windows 7 is much better than its predecessors, but Firefox still has it beat regarding speed and security by a country mile.
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 12:37 AM
Thanks. I am not a religious person but I do believe in God and the teachings in the Bible. I think it is important to have leaders who do have an understanding of, a belief in and a reliance on God for their governance. Without that, we have what we have now – a bunch of secular leeches trying to steal from the producers so they can claim as much power over everyone as possible.
Sporty1946 on December 5, 2009 at 12:37 AM
Palin is the only one who can combine the support social conservatives, fiscal conservatives, liberatarians and tea-party activists in 2012.
As a libertarian, I could never vote for Romney, Pawlenty, Huckabee or Daniels.
Norwegian on December 5, 2009 at 12:42 AM
I should clarify: I am running Windows 7, but bypassing IE in favor of Firefox, and the results are verifiable. I can pull up the same sites on IE-8 and Firefox and Firefox uses approx. 1/3 of the MB’s as a rule. This I know because I am on a wireless broadband protocol that requires me to keep up with the usage. Firefox is the bomb.
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 12:44 AM
Thank you Governor Palin. Atleast someone has a compass to guide them by.
portlandon on December 5, 2009 at 12:46 AM
Thanks for replying, I thought it was just me. I cannot read the post on Politico because it keeps trying to load a virus on my laptop.
I also have FireFox and I love it, but Vista. Behind the times I guess.
I’m now getting HotAir password resets ever since visiting Politico.
ON Topic: I don’t know what the content of the Politico post was, but I really liked the Palin clip.
What AllahP used as the QOTD from Politico, I cannot tell if it’s a slam or what.
Kini on December 5, 2009 at 12:46 AM
I’m a big fan of firefox too. If for no other reason, it has spell checker for my dumba$$.
conservnut on December 5, 2009 at 12:47 AM
Come to think of it, it was after I visited politico that I started getting those.
conservnut on December 5, 2009 at 12:48 AM
BTW, Windows 7 is not bad. Beats the hell out of XP. From what I’ve heard around the corner, it’s miles ahead of Vista also. This I can’t verify, except for second-hand info, but I tend to believe it from the word-of-mouth evidence I’ve experienced.
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 12:49 AM
I’m convinced now that HotAir is being hacked and Politico is compromised.
Like you, I love FireFox for the spell check also.
I only wish it would check my grammar also
Kini on December 5, 2009 at 12:51 AM
I *heart* Sarah Palin.
By the way, it’s “child with Down syndrome”, not “Down syndrome child”. Let’s put the person first.
caygeon on December 5, 2009 at 12:52 AM
Would Win7 load without having to wipe the disk?
Kini on December 5, 2009 at 12:53 AM
Well there is only so much technology can do for us poor rednecks.
conservnut on December 5, 2009 at 12:54 AM
A piggyback tried to install malware at the Politico site.
Speakup on December 5, 2009 at 12:54 AM
Good point +50
I ♥ Palin also.
From a political point of view … of course.
Kini on December 5, 2009 at 12:55 AM
for those using firefox. get the free Adblock Plus add-on and use the easy subscription. Say goodbye to all ads on webpages including this one. A must have. Also NoScript is good, but does require saying that a site is okay to watch videos.
disillusioned on December 5, 2009 at 12:56 AM
I love Palin – I think she is the kick in the ass this country needs. I think she would have been a terrific VP. Seriously, what has Joe Biden been doing this past year that Sarah couldn’t handle?
However, I do not think she should run for President 2012. She was so heavily smeared during the McCain campaign that I think the same crazed mentality that made lefties hate Bush kicks in with Palin, too.
That being said – I think Palin should be appointed to a prominent position in the next conservative administration. Her ability to stick to an issue, to cut through the bullcrap and get down to the meat of problems, and her sincere connection to every day Americans who aren’t impressed with Hollywood or slick politics is a valuable currency. The Presidency is something that might be in her future, but she should be given the reigns to something where she really can resonate and let her show the world her stuff on a national or international level.
Build her resume.
Besides, I would love to see a Palin 2020 bumpersticker for the sheer perfection of the nuance.
ace tomato on December 5, 2009 at 12:57 AM
I was probably a little too vague with my last couple of posts. I am running Windows 7 and so far, I am very happy with it. Nevertheless, I am using Mozilla Firefox (3.5.5) for my everyday browser, and I am more than happy with it.
However, I recommend anyone “listening” to run Firefox for your browser, as it is lightning fast and much safer that IE-8, as far as I can tell. This is coming from a rank amateur, so a grain or two of salt is necessary.
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 12:59 AM
Our founding mother.
Mojave Mark on December 5, 2009 at 12:59 AM
Yeah, that’s sweet, and a money-saver for those of us who are paying by the MB.
I really don’t know, Kini. As I mentioned, I am seriously a rank amateur, just figuring it out as I go. I imagine it would have a lot to do with how much available memory you have, but that is just a guess on my part. You’d be better off checking with someone who knows what they’re talking about, because that ain’t me.
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 1:08 AM
I think they lock Biden in a closet and only let him out for photo-op’s like the Joblessness summit.
I actually, think Palin would make a great president. Unlike mister can’t make a decision, Palin is decisive. Reagen was smeared heavily by the press and left wing radicals and Reagen went on to make history.
Given the current batch of POTUS wannabes out there, I think Palin is the best choice.
Kini on December 5, 2009 at 1:08 AM
Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 1:11 AM
HEH! I’m a hack with MS, I much prefer Linux to anything else. It’s just that you have program everything with Linux that makes it cumbersome to use.
Kini on December 5, 2009 at 1:11 AM
I like Firefox much better than other browsers although the latest version is a little more top heavy than the previous ones.
Dare I say it? Google chrome is pretty quick too and close to the same in the anonymous dept.
Speakup on December 5, 2009 at 1:12 AM
You were very helpful. Thanks
Kini on December 5, 2009 at 1:13 AM
or an occasional beer at the WH
disillusioned on December 5, 2009 at 1:17 AM
I’m running Windows 7, but I won’t touch IE-8, because the Firefox browser that works on MS operating systems is just that good. I can’t find anything wrong with it, and I am a picky son-of-a-bitch to start with. I’ll probably end up trying out their OS, but I’m a little bit chicken until I learn a little more about what the ____ I’m doing.
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 1:19 AM
Win 7 is solid. Too many improvements to mention. Touch and pen-based computing, OCR, voice recognition all built in.
I have been running Win7 (Release candidate) for about 8 months. Very light weight as opposed to the resource hog that Vista is. Boot time is so fast, installation is a piece of cake, device support is superb. It is so good I can’t believe MSFT did it.
Documents folders have been really improved and windows explorer is way way better. It is a pleasure to use. No Viruses either.
Geochelone on December 5, 2009 at 1:19 AM
Non-Alcoholic of course.
Something tells me that Biden gums would flapping something furious after one drink. Not that he’s already like that anyway.
Kini on December 5, 2009 at 1:20 AM
Its been said before, but is worth repeating: Why are Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachmann the only ones in the Republican Party who have any balls?
tomswid on December 5, 2009 at 1:21 AM
They are the only Conservatives in the party?
Holger on December 5, 2009 at 1:23 AM
She really is an amazing and inspiring woman. I read these quotes and watch her Oprah interview and really have to wonder how jaded her critics must be and how empty their lives must are living in their world of self-delusion.
Allah is a real putz for his constant attacks on this true American leader. Typical sexist pig. He obviously is intimidated by a powerful woman and feels a need to attack her because of his own inadequacies.
I guess from a Freudian standpoint you would say Allah feels his junk isn’t enough to satisfy a real woman like Sarah so he has to smear her.
Mr Purple on December 5, 2009 at 1:24 AM
Chrome was too quarky and beta when I tried to use it, although I hear the later versions are running more smoothly. I haven’t tried it lately. Explorer though has been, and probably always will be, a Nexus 6 style program destined to eventually die over time with a limited lifespan.
\geek
disillusioned on December 5, 2009 at 1:25 AM
That’s actually a question, but rhetorical nether the less.
Beauty and Brains
Kini on December 5, 2009 at 1:27 AM
Yeah, I’m pretty impressed with Windows 7, but I still think that the Firefox browser for Windows is light-years ahead of IE-8. Like I said before, this is from a rank amateur, so massive doses of salt are necessary before listening to any of my advice. I’m just now exploring all of the new features on W-7, and so far, I am impressed.
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 1:29 AM
I don’t think AP is attacking Palin as you say. AP is only posting what others have said and written about. I’ve never read any posts by AP that slams Palin in the least. AP has posted the shrill ramblings of the leftist wackjobs and other conservative elites, Frum for example. I actually think AP likes Palin and is engaging us in debate.
Kini on December 5, 2009 at 1:32 AM
Dang. Treacher killed all the trolls yesterday so there aren’t any left for us mere mortals to have any fun with. They are licking their wounds, among other things. They will be back.
Geochelone on December 5, 2009 at 12:05 AM
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Whaa? Hallo? Did somebody call me?
Meremortal on December 5, 2009 at 1:33 AM
Try Chrome again, mine works fine.
MS and yahoo browsers are mondo top heavy with commercial blood suckers not to mention they attract malware like dogs collect fleas.
Also I recommend Kaspersky, worth every penny.
Speakup on December 5, 2009 at 1:36 AM
Go ahead. Say something stupid.
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 1:37 AM
The damnable feminists should study the suffragists.
Connie on December 5, 2009 at 1:39 AM
Then I guess Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and you hate President Obama because you are racists with small d*cks.
Norman Blizter on December 5, 2009 at 1:42 AM
two more password attempted changes now, this makes three from emails received. somebody’s got their panties in a bunch. I’m waiting to see some “All hail the Lizard People” comments if the hack attempt works.
disillusioned on December 5, 2009 at 1:43 AM
Sadly, history is becoming a lost art….or a victim of liberal imaginations. You are SO right.
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 1:43 AM
When they want abortion to be a right?
They are killing their own kind.
However, if you are looking at Palin as Woman Power, then you’re on to something. Role model.
Kini on December 5, 2009 at 1:43 AM
I had a total of six. I shut done Outlook and restarted.
I messaged tips@hotair.com letting them know this happened after visiting the Politico site.
Kini on December 5, 2009 at 1:45 AM
MereMortal! hehe
Geochelone on December 5, 2009 at 1:46 AM
Why is this worthless turd still here? I know that the moderators here are generous, but ???
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 1:46 AM
This woman amazes and encourages me. She is a breath of fresh air in the stale winds of politics.
Mo2Do on December 5, 2009 at 1:48 AM
I’m defending the moderator you inbred idiot.
Norman Blizter on December 5, 2009 at 1:48 AM
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Better than electing leaders because you think they are “god”
NEVER saw that in the constitution either!!!
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gET a LifE Bradky……….phrikin moron baby TRolL
MBoogie on December 5, 2009 at 1:50 AM
I’m normally willing to give anyone a second or even third chance, but this person has done nothing but stir trouble from the first day he posted. Do a search and you’ll see what I’m saying. I believe in freedom of speech, but freedom of idiocy is a bridge too far.
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 1:50 AM
Then leave and you’ve solved your own problem.
Norman Blizter on December 5, 2009 at 1:52 AM
Hold your breath. Blisterboy.
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 1:55 AM
OK, then STFU and stop your whining.
Norman Blizter on December 5, 2009 at 1:59 AM
Here’s the deal. I’m at least ten times smarter than you, blisterboy, so that makes you ten times dumber that a snaggle-toothed hillbilly. Deal with that, knuckle-dragging idiot. By the way, this is the last time I will respond to your pathetic nonsense. So bye bye, blisterboy.
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 2:00 AM
He’s actually pretty funny. I like him.
John the Libertarian on December 5, 2009 at 2:01 AM
You can always tell when someone has never read the Constitution.
With some folks, Ignorance is Bliss
Kini on December 5, 2009 at 2:01 AM
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Wow kini your must work for the LSM, cuz u be a pro at takin peoples viewpoints out of context!!!
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Try re-reading what was actually said
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So now we are electing religious leaders preordained by God. Wow – never saw that in the constitution.
Bradky on December 4, 2009 at 11:39 PM
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Better than electing leaders because you think they are “god”
NEVER saw that in the constitution either!!!
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gET a LifE Bradky……….phrikin moron baby TRolL
MBoogie on December 5, 2009 at 1:50 AM
MBoogie on December 5, 2009 at 2:07 AM
Have at it. To me, he doesn’t exist. I’m done with that mess.
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 2:07 AM
Judging by your grammar, I don’t think so.
Well it’s way past your bedtime and I’m sure your mommy is just dying to tuck you in.
Norman Blizter on December 5, 2009 at 2:10 AM
I was actually agreeing with your comment about Bradky.
You must have taken my post as a slam against you.
That was not the case.
Bradky has made inflammatory remarks on HA in the past. Normally, I ignore them. This time, I was agreeing with you.
Unless, you were agreeing with Bradky????
Kini on December 5, 2009 at 2:15 AM
Somebody better tell blisterboy that my “mommy” died a horrible death years ago, and if I ever find out who he is, I owe him an inside-out nose for bringing my mother into this deal. Idenify yourself, blizterbutt, or not. You are worse than a piece of shit. Let me see you face-to-face and then we’ll talk about “mommies”, you son of a cow. This is my last communication to you, unless you have the nuts to meet me somewhere, in which case we’ll talk.
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 2:19 AM
Heh – trolls tickle me and make me giggle.
Intrepid on December 5, 2009 at 2:26 AM
The cool thing is that I’ve got a coupla friends who are seriously into the IT thing, so blisterboy isn’t as anonymous as he thinks he is. Life’s a bitch.
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 2:32 AM
Trolls keep the comments high, generate interest. They are doing a great job along with the MSM in keeping Palin popular and supported. Trolls aren’t the smartest.
csThor on December 5, 2009 at 2:40 AM
People have more fun than anybody.
hillbillyjim on December 5, 2009 at 3:03 AM
You betcha!
atheling on December 5, 2009 at 3:45 AM
I think Palin has gotten a bad rap by our MSM, but I don’t see how giving birth to Trig showed any “audacity”. A Republican governor having an abortion in office would have made her hated by the Pro-life base and even the Republicans who don’t care about abortion would have seen her as a hypocrite to the party’s pro-life platform.
There was no way she would have been able to keep an abortion a secret. I suppose she could have become a Democrat and been wildly celebrated by them, which would be pretty funny.
Speedwagon82 on December 5, 2009 at 3:46 AM
No I hate Zero because of his empty rhetoric and damaging polices.
Kind of disgusting to me that you fantasize about other mens dicks but whatever gets you thru the day I guess.
Mr Purple on December 5, 2009 at 3:53 AM
No I hate Zero because of his empty rhetoric and damaging polices.
Kind of disgusting that you fantasize about mens d*cks – but whatever gets you thru the day I guess.
Mr Purple on December 5, 2009 at 3:53 AM
2020?? You are a Democrat.
leftnomore on December 5, 2009 at 4:12 AM
What an inspiration Sarah Palin is. Thanks for featuring her series of thoughts on faith and how it has strengthened and motivated her.
DaMav on December 5, 2009 at 4:17 AM
Greta or Hannity interviewed Billy Graham’s daughter last night. They showed a photo of Graham, Palin, and Trip.
Moving.
I don’t ever want to see another person like Obama near the seat of power in this country every again.
BuckeyeSam on December 5, 2009 at 5:24 AM
You forgot Liz Cheney.
Sarjex on December 5, 2009 at 6:46 AM
She’s going to run for president in 2012. That’s obvious to everyone, right? It was completely clear to me after reading Going Rogue (yes, Washington Post reviewer, the whole) thing. But this just clinches it.
This single bit of video provides a far clearer, more consistent, and more useful view of its speaker as an American and as a human being than anything—anything—Barack Obama has ever said. Whether you love or hate Palin is irrelevant, I think. The more she’s allowed to be herself and to say what she believes, the more concretely she proves she’s anything but the robotic stuffed shirt that represents the alpha and the omega of Obama.
WesternActor on December 5, 2009 at 6:56 AM
A cynic would say that AP posted this video to display Palin as a religious wacko who would, in his view, trample all over the First Amendment and the mythical “separation of church and state” clause.
Good thing I’m not a cynic. /
pugwriter on December 5, 2009 at 7:16 AM
When Sarah Palin first burst upon the scene, she reminded me of Queen Esther from The Bible. You can even watch the movie over the internet
And I do believe she has used a line that is a paraphrase from Esther…”If I die politically, I die”
Do you believe that GOD can arrange events that are beyond our comprehension for “such a time as this”? I do.
lukespapa on December 5, 2009 at 7:16 AM
I do too.
pugwriter on December 5, 2009 at 7:18 AM
I am still looking for Australia’s equivalent of Sarah Palin.
Will another Menzies or Howard be waiting in the background somewhere?
Crux Australis on December 5, 2009 at 7:26 AM
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