Yes, Palin was invited to Rolling Thunder
posted at 8:15 am on May 28, 2011 by Ed Morrissey
Last night, NBC’s Andrea Mitchell and Lauren Stephenson reported that the veterans group Rolling Thunder had not invited Sarah Palin to their annual ride taking place this weekend and were dumbfounded when Palin announced her participation as the start of her bus tour. Under the headline “Stealing Their Thunder,” Mitchell suggested that Palin was hijacking their “very serious purpose” with her participation. The piece hinges on an interview with Rolling Thunder’s Ted Shpak, who called Palin’s announcement “a big distraction”:
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One day after Sarah Palin announced her bus tour, a group sponsoring a Memorial Day weekend event she plans to attend said they never invited her.
“She wasn’t invited. We heard yesterday she came out with a press release she was coming to Rolling Thunder,” Ted Shpak, national legislative director of Rolling Thunder, told “Andrea Mitchell Reports.” Shpak is one of three members of Rolling Thunder’s current leadership who says he had no idea Palin was coming until it was posted on her website.
On Thursday, the former governor of Alaska and potential GOP presidential candidate announced her bus tour on her political action committee’s website, Sarahpac.com. The tour is to begin in Washington, D.C., where Palin plans to participate in the Sunday motorcycle rally sponsored by Rolling Thunder Inc., a group that raises awareness of prisoners of war and those missing in action.
“She’s not invited to speak. We’re not endorsing her … (but) we can’t stop her from coming to ride, if she wants to ride,” Shpak continued.
There’s a problem with this story, but to be fair to everyone, it seems to be an honest case of an internal miscommunication at Rolling Thunder. After I read this story last night, I got in contact with Christine Colborne, who handles the media for Rolling Thunder. She explained that Shpak didn’t know that Palin had been indeed invited to ride at the event. The invitation came from a retired board member, Michael DiPaolo, who had connections in Alaska and got Palin to agree to attend.
Requests for high-profile personalities to attend the event are not new. Colborne mentioned that actor Robert Patrick (Terminator 2: Judgment Day) attended at least one of the Rolling Thunder events, as have other celebrities, usually just to ride with a lower profile. Most times, though, those requests don’t even get responses, let alone acceptances. That’s a shame, because the Rolling Thunder event highlights the issues surrounding American POWs and MIAs from the Vietnam War and later conflicts, as well as providing support to their families, who really need the emotional support they get from this group of volunteer veterans.
Colborne spoke with me on the phone in the middle of an all-night car ride to Washington DC, and explained that the last-minute RSVP didn’t get communicated through the echelons of Rolling Thunder. Everyone is either in transit or already in DC, and internal communication broke down as often happens before a major event. Shpak (and Colborne) were taken by surprise by Palin’s announcement. Shpak does have the authority to speak for the organization, Colborne says, but he had no idea that Palin was invited by DiPaolo, and Shpak worried that Palin’s arrival might be a “big distraction” from the issues on which Rolling Thunder wants people to focus. Obviously, Shpak — a Vietnam veteran himself — feels passionate about defending the organization, but went on NBC with faulty information. Shpak, Colborne, and almost everyone else at Rolling Thunder are volunteers, just ordinary people doing extraordinary work, and that means they get the occasional hiccup.
Palin will indeed be welcomed to the Rolling Thunder event. It’s a good organization with a worthy mission, so don’t let a miscommunication distract people from its purpose, either. Be sure to check out the web site, the merchandise that helps support the group, and other ways in which we can all assist them in that mission.
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Get over yourself.
davidk on May 28, 2011 at 10:26 AM
I too would be inclined to give Shpak the benefit of the doubt if MSNBC had cherry picked their coverage. But they sought out an official spokesman, found one, and Shpak proceeded to give them his personal opinion cloaked in his spokesmanship. The kindest thing that I can say about Shpak is that he makes a piss-poor RT spokesman.
gryphon202 on May 28, 2011 at 10:29 AM
It’s hard sometimes. My first bike since I started riding was a Sportster 48. It’s the largest of the Sportsters, but it isn’t a large bike. I’m 6’2″. Most people are nice, but a riding buddy of mine did once say that I looked like a spider monkey on a circus bike. He also asked what my sister rode. Doesn’t matter though, because I like it.
:-)
hawkdriver on May 28, 2011 at 10:19 AM
good one
I was looking at a sportster chopper but my friend said I’d look like a bear in a circus…
Sonosam on May 28, 2011 at 10:30 AM
So is she actually going to ride a Harley or just give a speech?
txmomof6 on May 28, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Why not both? Personally, I think it would be kind of foolish to invite her and not give her an opportunity to speak. But your mileage may vary.
gryphon202 on May 28, 2011 at 10:32 AM
It was just announced that Chris Christie and his twin brother will ride in Rolling Thunder.
NoNails on May 28, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Nah, Shpak has made a very good living off of his Vietnam service. He says he came back a nut like all Vietnam vets came back nuts. Excuse me?
He’s an ass. You can’t tell whether his devotion to this is because of his war experience (whatever that was) or because it’s his job to sue chemical companies for Agent Orange.
Vince on May 28, 2011 at 10:35 AM
They all are.
Shez livin in dey headz – makin dey earz buzz.
Solaratov on May 28, 2011 at 10:35 AM
gryphon202 on May 28, 2011 at 10:32 AM
That’d be fine by me, just curious.
txmomof6 on May 28, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Just ride.
Vince on May 28, 2011 at 10:36 AM
I’d say just get the one that you like the looks of, that you can ride with comfort and forget what anyone thinks.
hawkdriver on May 28, 2011 at 10:39 AM
MSNBC still pushing this crap this morning…
Pathetic!
idesign on May 28, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Just ride.
Vince on May 28, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Cool. That picture ought to be worth a few thousand words.
txmomof6 on May 28, 2011 at 10:40 AM
I’ll bet Ed Morrissey will give us a complete background on Shpack to disclose any hidden motives, to be fair…
the_nile on May 28, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Don’t hold your breath. I wasn’t even able to find much on Shpak, and I’m usually pretty good at finding stuff like that.
gryphon202 on May 28, 2011 at 10:42 AM
LMAO! My husband rides a Kawasaki Versys and that’s a rather high sitting bike. He’s 6’0″ and his feet doesn’t sit flat on the ground on that one.
mizflame98 on May 28, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Palin in second Palce in WI with highest favorablity
%
http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_WI_0527.pdf
unseen on May 28, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Probably just some misunderstanding…
the_nile on May 28, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Great video, cool bike.
hawkdriver on May 28, 2011 at 10:49 AM
I hideous beast like Andrea Mitchel is obsessed with the brains, ambition, resume, and looks of Sarah Palin.
Andrea should concentrate on learning how to eat with a fork.
jake-the-goose on May 28, 2011 at 10:50 AM
that right there just wasn’t right. but funny as hell
unseen on May 28, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Wow, talk about a personal attack….
AprilOrit on May 28, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Why the personal attacks?
AprilOrit on May 28, 2011 at 10:52 AM
I think Ms. Mitchell forgot some journalism basics in her quest to rush this story to air. Once Ted Shpak indicated he didn’t think Palin was invited, did you even bother to contact the Palin Team and ask from whom their Rolling Thunder invitation originated? Team Palin would have probably identified Michael DiPaolo, and then you could have chatted with him.
If this false report is what passes for professional journalism today, Palin has nothing to worry about on her bus tour to the White House. However, if this is reflective of the depth of reporting on other subjects, this is disturbing indeed.
Mutnodjmet on May 28, 2011 at 10:52 AM
I wonder what bho has planned for Memorial Day to try and out do Sarah? Probably get his face on the tube and give a speech as he usually does. I can’t wait to see the pictures of Sarah with the Rolling Thunder group! Palin/West.
L
letget on May 28, 2011 at 10:54 AM
oh. brother.
VegasRick on May 28, 2011 at 10:55 AM
You have to wonder? I’m not at all surprised about this coming from MSNBC. What concerns me more is the woeful lack of information on Ted Shpak. It seems he feeds into the “We [Vietnam vets] all came back crazy and all did crazy things” meme, and has made a tidy sum for himself suing Agent Orange manufacturers. I don’t know, but I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if he was a liberal dem.
gryphon202 on May 28, 2011 at 10:56 AM
You never fail to miss the point of the thread and make it about the commenters themselves. Any opinion about the interview, no? Any opinion about the mistake MSNBC made, no?
Yep. You and Bradky.
hawkdriver on May 28, 2011 at 10:57 AM
I think you are right – look at his face when he is talking about SP. You can see the PDS.
VegasRick on May 28, 2011 at 10:58 AM
My hat is off to Nails.
katy the mean old lady on May 28, 2011 at 10:59 AM
He’s going to make some time to get in a photo op in Joplin, MO.
/He’d be better off just staying in Europe.
Key West Reader on May 28, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Well Ibet it will not be at the tomb of the unknown soldier. He hasn’t been there yet. he must be saving that for 2012
unseen on May 28, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Gryph, I’m not sure what he is but it doesn’t really matter. His conduct in the interview was not in the spirit of being an emmisary for his organization and event. He might even be a Conservative but it doesn’t change the fact he willingly participated in a hit piece.
hawkdriver on May 28, 2011 at 11:01 AM
/He’dWe’d be better off just staying in Europe.Key West Reader on May 28, 2011 at 10:59 AM
VegasRick on May 28, 2011 at 11:03 AM
April, if you and ernesto ever left your respective Burroughs, you might discover a great big Conservative nation out there.
kingsjester on May 28, 2011 at 11:05 AM
As a Proud Army Mom of two deployed soldiers, Sarah’s obvious love and support for the military is THE main reason I support her as I do.
Can’t wait till we call President Palin CnC.
tencole on May 28, 2011 at 11:05 AM
And as I said earlier in this post, the kindest thing I have to say about Ted Shpak is that he makes a piss-poor Rolling Thunder spokesman. I think you and I are on the same page here.
gryphon202 on May 28, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Here’s a real personal attack for you:
You’re a moron. Go away.
gryphon202 on May 28, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Ain’t that the truth.
The picture here says it all….
http://cdn.ihatethemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/andrea-mitchell-one1.jpg
tencole on May 28, 2011 at 11:09 AM
I disagree. I think MSNBC did cherry picked their coverage. I haven’t done a thorough search of their site, but Ted Shpak’s name is way, way down the list of contacts as far as I can tell from this newsletter pdf.
But there’s like forty names and phone numbers on the organizational list. He’s not one of the two official media contacts which are listed on their Press Room page. If they had called the number from the Contacts page, MSNBC would have gotten Artie Shaw, the Executive Director.
Now it’s possible MSNBC has him on their Rolodex, with others from RT I might add, as he’s one of the two Legislative Directors and they never bothered to go the proper route. Considering Andrea Mitchell’s attitude and bias, I have little doubt her motivation was to find a person who would be sympathetic to the point she wanted to make.
I’m inclined to give Shpak the benefit of the doubt, though. I don’t know that his sympathies run to the Left when not talking about Vet’s issues. It’s likely or they wouldn’t have gone to him. Even so, I wonder why his phone is ringing off the hook for this. Maybe, everyone’s at RT was as a result of the announcement.
Dusty on May 28, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Maybe Shpak was lying about his phone ringing off the hook. I wouldn’t put it past someone like him, who has used personal injury shysters to make a hefty buck. Something about Shpak just stinks. And while I’m not anywhere near giving MSNBC the benefit of the doubt on this, anyone who is surprised and/or concerned about Andrea Mitchell’s conduct in this matter really needs to wake up from their coma.
gryphon202 on May 28, 2011 at 11:13 AM
The leaders are kicking him to the curb in Europe. Joplin is gone. Where would his photo op be?
katy the mean old lady on May 28, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Ha. Shows you how many Artie’s I know. That should be Artie Miller.
Dusty on May 28, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Isn’t Angrea(as Rush calls her) married to Alan Greenspan? Is that how she got her job????
And remember this?
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/06/the-obama-on-a.html
reshas1 on May 28, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Please…katy…with the “h” word…
JetBoy on May 28, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Ed, thank you very much for clarifying this… but would Palin be getting an official apology (media-broadcasted no less) from the group and from Ted Shpak?
Because Shpak behaved very poorly!!!
It took you just one phone call to find out what happened – couldn’t he have done his homework before spouting off to the media?
PDS is running rampant through the media, Dems and even some Republicans. But they better be careful because 2012 will be a whole different ballgame altogether and those seeking to take cheap shots and denigrate her will get slammed twice as hard!
TheRightMan on May 28, 2011 at 11:18 AM
That’s two people I’ve seen here who have accused him of stuff without referencing something specific or linking to anything. I may have missed the comment where it was backed up, but can someone point to the backup for these accusations?
Dusty on May 28, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Pee Wee Herman was embarrased at that picture.
VegasRick on May 28, 2011 at 11:18 AM
You’re right Ed.
The MSM…..masters at manipulating people. I feel very bad for Mr Shpak, getting caught in the middle and now becoming the scapegoat for all this.
This is a wonderful, powerful event and no one should forget why they’re there.
Ed…..THIS is the video you should have posted…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gfnmDGk0KM
tencole on May 28, 2011 at 11:20 AM
The end of Rolling Thunder for me as long as Mr. Shpak is associated with the organization.
unclesmrgol on May 28, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Because it’s fun?
Plus these aren’t “attacks” – they’re “opinions”.
Just like my opinion that your faux indignation is based solely upon your mistaken belief that you’re morally and intellectually superior to all – which, amazingly, is the same thing Andrea Mitchell believes about herself!
Rod on May 28, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Go ask Aunt Andrea
darwin-t on May 28, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Who cares…;)
This….
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=183605625021536&set=a.164982930217139.27930.153872224661543&type=1
Palin/West 2012
tencole on May 28, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Vince on May 28, 2011 at 11:22 AM
That’s very harsh. Spider monkey my Aunt Agnes! The Husband is selling his 06 Road King Classic. Or at least he will be once we detail it and put it in the paper.
Cindy Munford on May 28, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Whoa…in all fairness, when a non-’nista offers up “opinion”, it’s usually immediately labelled an “attack” by the ‘nistas.
Just sayin’.
JetBoy on May 28, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Ted Shpak is a con artist. I was on the staff of the Vietnam Veterans Of America and the question came up that more veterans of Vietnam had committed suicide then had been killed in combat. I traced this back to testimony given to the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committe they came from Shpak and another man both who at that time were engaged in litigation against the Agent Orange manufacturers and were good friends of each other. I queried them both where they got the information and the both admitted the story was a fabrication. They made it up. When I asked them why they said that added over $250,000 to the grants they received from the government taking them from $150,000 to $400,000 and then subsequent grants totally well over a million and a half. The two of them also settled against the Orange manufacturers. The two still receive grants from the government.
When I asked them why run the risk one said that the Mercedes he drives was worth the risk. Veterans ripping off veterans has a long history. Henry V written by Shakespeare told off scams perpetrated by veterans.
This guy is a good buddy of Chris Dodd and he came to Richard Blumenthal’s defense when he was exposed. Look at the pictures of Blumenthal when he was at the VFW hall Shpak is standing there with the other veterans.
When I queried the Congress about his testimony he was allowed to amend his testimony but never forced to give back the money. Those are fact go check them out. Also who ever is using my screen name on this knock it off.
Jdripper on May 28, 2011 at 11:23 AM
No, Ed, his politics went so much further in the NBC statement that he’s just alienated a third of his base. Shpak flung mud, and there’s only one sacrifice which will quell the mud god — his resignation.
unclesmrgol on May 28, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Outstanding. Pass me some Kleenex.
Key West Reader on May 28, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Ed…..THIS is the video you should have posted…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gfnmDGk0KM
[tencole on May 28, 2011 at 11:20 AM]
Nice.
Dusty on May 28, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Compared to This
LOL
Key West Reader on May 28, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Wow.
You’re not kidding…pass that Kleenex this way…
JetBoy on May 28, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Andrea Mitchell-Hussein-Obama
georgealbert on May 28, 2011 at 11:26 AM
The most memorable one for me, was the “shout out” after the FT Hood massacre.
Believe me when I tell you, that I haven’t listened to any of his speeches…or should I say “shout outs” since. :(
tencole on May 28, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Picture this: Sarah, wearin’ leather, kick starts her vintage, rigid frame chopper on the first try, blowin’ fire out the drag pipes. Andrea Mitchel runs up waving a mike and yells, “Who do you think you…” Sarah says, “What’d you say? Sorry. Gotta go!” Camera zooms in on “US Troops Rock!” emblazened on her jacket as she speeds away. Mitchel scowls. Sarah smiles. Some people watch life, snarling and sulking. Others live it, cheering and celebrating. Sarah wins. I’m happy.
Landon Thompson on May 28, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Dad blasted hay fever
darwin-t on May 28, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Don’t forget the dead soldiers at the event in NM.
darwin-t on May 28, 2011 at 11:32 AM
For him, Palin being there is a big distraction. This would not change if she was officially invited or never invited in the first place. So he clearly doesn’t want her there, and probably doesn’t like her.
Of course he doesn’t have to like her, but he did an interview with the MSM voicing his disapproval of her joining the event. He has soured what should have been a great chance to spread the word.
Dongemaharu on May 28, 2011 at 11:33 AM
I’m with Gryph and others. Sounds like a con artist. Reckon he could be a wannabe? Info is sorely lacking on his “service”.
Yeah, I was there. Got the pics, t-shirt and scars.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m6wss0oxhQ
marinetbryant on May 28, 2011 at 11:34 AM
The real issue is…..will Mitchell make a public retraction?
No you say?
Therein lies the problem Sarah will have. The LSM will say what they want and ignore the truth. Unless people are reading blogs such as Hot Air or watching Fox, their perception of Sarah will change.
Fox beats all the LSM shows you say? Sure, on an individual basis. But when you have 6 outlets spewing the same left wing hate, Fox can only do so much.
csdeven on May 28, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Yep…our favorite Lt.Col will be there….and not only that….he’ll be speaking!!
HOOAH! :)
http://email.address-verify.com/q/05Xe0DrRMc-NN5WlOoDuUxqKO8H6mexSkB9jR0se95UuGbwQggX3cF8qX
tencole on May 28, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Jdripper on May 28, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Vince on May 28, 2011 at 11:22 AM
That good enough for you?
gryphon202 on May 28, 2011 at 11:35 AM
csdeven on May 28, 2011 at 11:35 AM
great Eeyore showed up
djohn669 on May 28, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Ed, I think you’re being too “fair to everyone.” Look at it from Gov. Palin’s perspective. She gets invited to participate in a veteran’s benefit and agrees, then the leadership of the organization goes on national TV and trashes her as a classless grandstander who cares more about herself than the event.
Wouldn’t you think that someone in Shpak’s position would do a bit of a fact check himself before running with the least generous take on the matter, given that he has to know how bad he’s going to end up making Palin look?
That’s really crappy.
And this has nothing to do with Palin! I’d say the same thing in defense of John freaking Kerry! Criticize these guys on the merits, don’t entrap them into situations just to make them look bad.
And if Rolling Thunder doesn’t want to cultivate some ill will over this, they should coordinate their efforts a little better. Being disorganized is not a license to smear and impugn the motives of good people who are just trying to help them.
Kensington on May 28, 2011 at 11:37 AM
If Sarah Palin’s problem is that the MSM lies about her, then that is not a problem unique to Sarah Palin. If Sarah Palin’s problem is that most of America will believe the lies, then I have no problem with Obama’s re-election (though I won’t help the effort).
gryphon202 on May 28, 2011 at 11:38 AM
[Jdripper on May 28, 2011 at 11:23 AM]
Thank you for at least giving some back up to the two accusations, and at least a point of reference wrt his sympathies (Blumenthal’s press conference). I’ll look it up from here.
Dusty on May 28, 2011 at 11:38 AM
:)
tencole on May 28, 2011 at 11:39 AM
How lucky we are no other republican candidate will get that same treatment…
the_nile on May 28, 2011 at 11:39 AM
I tried what I thought was a rather exhaustive search, and I didn’t find much. Good luck.
gryphon202 on May 28, 2011 at 11:39 AM
And remember, Shpak knew about Palin’s involvement since the day before his interview. He couldn’t make a phone call to someone and find out the facts before smearing her and impugning her motives?
It’s a detail like that which makes me less inclined to cut him slack given the rancor of his comments.
Kensington on May 28, 2011 at 11:41 AM
That applies to any GOP candidate that poses some real threat.
pseudoforce on May 28, 2011 at 11:47 AM
He’s a Democrat, and MSNBC knew just who to go to to get a comment that would put Palin in a bad light. Same ol’ same ol’.
pseudoforce on May 28, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Yup, out in full force. Politc-hoe: Sarah Palin goes behind enemy lines
Really? Traveling to the Nation’s historic sites to commemorate them is “enemy territory”? Geeze oh petes.
Key West Reader on May 28, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Shpak needs to go…anywhere but as spokesman for Rolling Thunder. Since he chose Andrea Mitchell and Lauren Stephenson over Palin, perhaps NBC would hire him as a spokesperson and Male Toy for Andrea.
Karmi on May 28, 2011 at 11:48 AM
[gryphon202 on May 28, 2011 at 11:35 AM]
Yeah it is, Gryphon, or rather, Jdripper’s is. I don’t see where Vince’s was any kind of back up of your earlier accusation.
That doesn’t help with you, however. Why didn’t you initially provide it? Why didn’t you subsequently provide it instead of waiting for someone else to do so?
That was my point — if you are going to make accusations like that back it up yourself right off the bat, at the very least with something minimally tangible. I ask that because I look for that so I can differentiate between those who are just spouting and those who are credible in an argument. Do you understand what I’m saying here?
Dusty on May 28, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Yeah , why attack her.
the_nile on May 28, 2011 at 11:51 AM
I tried what I thought was a rather exhaustive search, and I didn’t find much. Good luck.
[gryphon202 on May 28, 2011 at 11:39 AM]
Yeah, me either with my try before Jdripper’s comment. I haven’t had a chance to do so since.
Dusty on May 28, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Because I didn’t feel like highlighting it and linking it, blowhard. I specifically said that I didn’t know where Shpak’s political loyalties lie. Why I would say that, and then turn around and lie about his extensive Agent Orange Lawfare makes no sense to me, but maybe it makes sense to someone around here. I’m not a goddam journalist. I’m a dude on a blog’s comment section expressing his opinion.
gryphon202 on May 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM
You have some really good photos there marine. Still keep in contact with any of those guys?
Thank-you for your service, and I hope things are going well for you.
This is for you and all our brave warriors. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTs6a0ORdQU
tencole on May 28, 2011 at 12:05 PM
There is no “if” about it. She will never get a fair hearing from the left. Most Americans watch outlets other than Fox. That is a reality until Sarah can get a law passed forcing all media outlets to report accurately.
Sarah is THE target of the LSM. No other politician will be demeaned as much and no other candidate will get more favorable attention than Obama.
And it is your right to sit home, vote third party, or relish in the downfall of America because Palin isn’t given a fair shake. I think you should vote the lesser of two evils, but that is just me. Good luck to you!
csdeven on May 28, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Looking around the web it’s amazing how much traction this story is getting. If Mr. Shpak’s intention was to keep this event apolitcal, he has failed miserably.
As a matter of fact, it couldn’t have been much worse if he had been a willing participant. Oh wait …
hawkdriver on May 28, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Not as much as Sarah.
csdeven on May 28, 2011 at 12:06 PM
wait a minute I thought she hides out in the fox bunker. I’m so confused…..behind enemy lines or a coward hiding in the fox bunker I wish these people would make up their minds….
unseen on May 28, 2011 at 12:07 PM
A little morning comedy….
Jay Leno: Are you dating anyone?
Meghan McCain: No. I’m in, like, dating Babylon. Like, I go on dates with men and, literally, like Sarah Palin will come up in like the first 20 minutes, and that doesn’t put me in the mood. Like, talking about Sarah Palin. And they just want to know gossip, and I’m just kind of taking a little hiatus from dating right now, because I just don’t want to talk about Sarah Palin.
idesign on May 28, 2011 at 12:08 PM
We tried that in 2008. That just worked out swimmingly, didn’t it?/
gryphon202 on May 28, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Sarah is THE target of the LSM. No other politician will be demeaned as much and no other candidate will get more favorable attention than Obama.
csdeven on May 28, 2011 at 12:06 PM
ROFLMAO…sure tell that to GWB.
unseen on May 28, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Duh. You insult my intelligence by even implying that I need that pointed out. What you call a bug, I call a feature. Chalk it up to a difference of opinion and move on. If a vote in the primaries for Sarah Palin is a wasted vote in your eyes, then I will readily and proudly admit that I have every intention of wasting my vote.
gryphon202 on May 28, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Dang! Beat me by two minutes.
http://theothermccain.com/2011/05/27/comedy-gold-meghan-mccain-blames-her-lousy-dating-life-on-sarah-palin/
davidk on May 28, 2011 at 12:11 PM
cd, as someone who has follwed your comments for a long time and appreciated the true Cnservative position in what you offer I really do have to say, I’d take a breath if I were you. This thread is a great point and example. It has nothing to do with Palin’s electability. It’s central theme was Andrea Mitchell using a RT leader to mischaracterize Palin’s involvement in the event. Over, pretty much a lie. So, why do you think it’s helpful to sidetrack the issue to put Palin in an even worse light?
Because the theme whenever you’re involved in a Palin thread is something along the lines of, “Oops, the media is attacking her again and Oops, good because we think she’s an idiot too.”
You do their work for them.
hawkdriver on May 28, 2011 at 12:12 PM
I invited SP to RT. I ,an American Citizen. I invite any AMERICAN CITIZEN ,who ever they are, where ever they are ,to go to any public event that they want to attend.
BruceB on May 28, 2011 at 12:12 PM
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