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Sarah Palin is Perfectly Representative.
Whatever the reason for Palin's abrupt resignation, it's kind of a shame because her biggest failing was arriving late to the party.
She isn't materially dumber or less articulate than George W. Bush. Her opinions are solidly representative of conservative thought, such as it is, on a wide variety of topics. She articulates the Republican talking points as well as anyone. Like every other conservative, Palin supports tax cuts for all rich people and opposes spending for most poor people. Like every other elected Republican, Palin also supports deficit spending for her own particular circle of rich people. Her personal drama (so far) is broadly comparable to other prominent conservatives. Her daughter's shotgun engagement is no more shocking than the serial divorces of Giuliani, Gingrich and Limbaugh. So far as we know, she's never engaged in the bathroom prowling of a Craig or the sex tourism of a Sanford. Her highly self-trumpeted Christian persona is no less Christ-like than Rick Santorum's or Tom DeLay's. In other words, she is perfectly representative of Republicans and conservatives. But she has bad timing.
She isn't materially dumber or less articulate than George W. Bush. Her opinions are solidly representative of conservative thought, such as it is, on a wide variety of topics. She articulates the Republican talking points as well as anyone. Like every other conservative, Palin supports tax cuts for all rich people and opposes spending for most poor people. Like every other elected Republican, Palin also supports deficit spending for her own particular circle of rich people. Her personal drama (so far) is broadly comparable to other prominent conservatives. Her daughter's shotgun engagement is no more shocking than the serial divorces of Giuliani, Gingrich and Limbaugh. So far as we know, she's never engaged in the bathroom prowling of a Craig or the sex tourism of a Sanford. Her highly self-trumpeted Christian persona is no less Christ-like than Rick Santorum's or Tom DeLay's. In other words, she is perfectly representative of Republicans and conservatives. But she has bad timing.
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True enough. Your reasoned explanation of bad timing on Palin's part reminds me of David Bromberg's chatty introduction just before a live performance of Mr. Bojangles.
Bromberg explained how fellow performer Jerry Jeff Walker met the right woman at the right time, in the wrong place, when the woman's husband, the bartender...
July 4, 2009 2:34 PM | Reply | Permalink
It seems to me there is no shortage of grovellers who believe if they say the right things, the hyper-rich of the GOP will accept them and reward them. Sarah Palin was a nobody, and rose to prominence saying the Reich thing. What she fails to realize is that there is more to the politicians then mouthing the words to their talking points. The pols at the top are extremely well-educated in the affairs of state, and all manner of other affair, but that's another topic. When all is said and done, despite a very well received ability to throw spitballs, she lacks the knowledge needed to get anywhere close to credible regarding the affairs of state., Alaska or the USA.
As Paul Harvey would say, I am curious what is "the rest of the story" related to this abrupt decision.
July 5, 2009 2:48 AM | Reply | Permalink
2067 Chairperson Limbaugh will see this as a shrewd move on the part of SP. The Republican Party has declared themselves to be in opposition to America's democratically elected government. Their goal is the failure of America's government. From a physical point of view, it takes less energy to destroy order than to create order. SP can rally the mobs. She has no ethics to hold her back and is easily directed into any activity she perceives will enhance her narcissitic personality disorder. I think she will become the de facto RNC chairperson and joyfully bring her politcal vandalism into any and all RNC activities against America. The RNC can cut her strings when they find it convenient.
July 5, 2009 10:29 AM | Reply | Permalink
I'm not believing this. TPM = All Palin...All the Time.
What's the matter Josh ?? Slow news day ??
C
July 5, 2009 1:31 PM | Reply | Permalink