Showing the original and then this 2008 version to my 13 year old son explained with poignant humor the contrast between America's mood eight years ago, and today.... and, why we so desperately want (need) CHANGE!

Here's the link to the original bud commerical of eight years ago:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tauYnVE6ykU

"I have to go now, have to post an "I love Obama" diary on Free Republic which will likely appear in the New York Times' front page tomorrow."

It is a total mystery to me why the red-meat wing of the republican party still finds Sarah "the grifter" Palin, appealing.

I heard her say (in so many words) in her interview with Brian Williams that "elite" wasn't a geographical construct, it was when people think they are better than the common folk. Tell me this woman doesn't, in her heart, consider herself is WAY better than the people she wishes to govern.

Just as the heading of your excellent post puts it, Palin feels entitled.

However, regardless the actual cost of the scarf, the idea of the GOP VP candidate wearing the colors of the DNC is rich, indeed.

“If these numbers hold up, he could win the biggest Democratic landslide since Lyndon Johnson in 1964.”
“Sen. Obama is no longer the candidate of the young, the well-educated and minorities. He is now virtually the candidate of the ‘all,' ”
“He is winning among all age groups in all three states. He wins women by more than 20 points in Ohio and Pennsylvania and is competitive among men in all three states. Whether voters went to college or not, they are voting for him.”

That said, I am glad you have been able to find both the candidate and the political party that best represents your vision of America.

To whatever extent I have helped you in your quest, you are quite welcome.

Which ever your candidate, make sure to vote.