Truth is stranger than fiction - The Sarah Palin Chronicles

[VictorCharlie]

I've never understood the out and out hatred for this woman. I find it odd when "open minded" individuals demonize and insult people b/c they disagree with their politics. I share some common beliefs with Gov. Palin but not all and doubt I would vote for her. That being said she strikes me as a very hard working, family centric woman and all around decent person.

I can't speak for others, but I don't hate her, nor are her politics the biggest problem. IMO you have to take someone seriously in order to hate them. I don't think she's a bad person either, and I could care less about her family values. I just think she's stupid to the point of being amusing, and no-where near capable of leading a nation.

not to rehash the campaign but I don't see how one can say that the current president is or was capable of leading a nation.

[CGM]

I've never understood the out and out hatred for this woman. I find it odd when "open minded" individuals demonize and insult people b/c they disagree with their politics. I share some common beliefs with Gov. Palin but not all and doubt I would vote for her. That being said she strikes me as a very hard working, family centric woman and all around decent person.

I can't speak for others, but I don't hate her, nor are her politics the biggest problem. IMO you have to take someone seriously in order to hate them. I don't think she's a bad person either, and I could care less about her family values. I just think she's stupid to the point of being amusing, and no-where near capable of leading a nation.

not to rehash the campaign but I don't see how one can say that the current president is or was capable of leading a nation.

Whatever, I wan't intending to debate about Obama, or left vs right, my observations were just about one moron, but if you want to compare her favorably to Obama, I'm sure you'll find Lyle will agree with you.

[El Kabong]

She was running for VICE President not President...and I find it very hypocritical that the very same people who support Obama (and therefore support the likes of Joe Biden) call out Palin as an idiot.

[CGM]

She was running for VICE President not President...and I find it very hypocritical that the very same people who support Obama (and therefore support the likes of Joe Biden) call out Palin as an idiot.

I was talking about what she might be intending to do, not what she did do, but ok I'll bite. I'd say that someone who runs for vice president should have some ability to lead the country, wouldn't you?

And your remarks about hypocrisy aren't worth much. Anyone who calls Palin an idiot but supports Obama is a hypocrite? By your logic, I'm sure I can create an argument that says we're all hypocrites.

Guess what, I never said all dems were above reproach, but i knew damn well that as soon as I dared criticize brainiac Palin, you'd turn it into left vs. right. Guess what, I'd be just as horrified if she ended up running for president as a democrat, although I'm sure you'd be quite pleased. Get my drift?

[VictorCharlie]

partisan politics aside, it seems quite often people/media can't differentiate between policy and philosophical differences and personal feelings.

[CGM]

partisan politics aside, it seems quite often people/media can't differentiate between policy and philosophical differences and personal feelings.

speak for yourself dude! You're the one who's turning this into a discussion about politics.

[VictorCharlie]

I am pretty sure it is a political thread by nature considering the OP. People rail against Palin all the time in regards to policy and refer to her as stupid. I just don't understand the hatred this person initiates. Why hate someone b/c they disagree with you? Why is someone stupid b/c they don't follow your idealogy? If this doesn't apply to you than disregard but it describes some of the above posters. You say this isn't the case with you specifically yet you don't really seem to be able to articulate your dislike for her in specifics.

[El Kabong]

She was running for VICE President not President...and I find it very hypocritical that the very same people who support Obama (and therefore support the likes of Joe Biden) call out Palin as an idiot.

I was talking about what she might be intending to do, not what she did do, but ok I'll bite. I'd say that someone who runs for vice president should have some ability to lead the country, wouldn't you?

And your remarks about hypocrisy aren't worth much. Anyone who calls Palin an idiot but supports Obama is a hypocrite? By your logic, I'm sure I can create an argument that says we're all hypocrites.

Guess what, I never said all dems were above reproach, but i knew damn well that as soon as I dared criticize brainiac Palin, you'd turn it into left vs. right. Guess what, I'd be just as horrified if she ended up running for president as a democrat, although I'm sure you'd be quite pleased. Get my drift?

Obviously you have no idea who Joe Biden is and he IS the Vice President....he's also a fucking moron, but he was riding Obama's coat tails so that makes it ok because Obama is perfect in every way and it's that kind of mentality that makes me wait for the day he and his administration gets SLAMMED with controversy and corruption.

I'm not a Palin fan, I don't like her all that much although I do admit she's important to the Republican Party, all I said to begin with was and I quote "The reason the Republicans love her so much is because she's hated and feared by the left" is that not a bipartisan post good sir Sarah Palin is a rallying cry for Republicans, she may not be the greatest BUT she's effective (moreso than anyone else it seems) in mobilizing the core of the party and given the current political landscape that is very important.

Missy, what are conservatives scared of? If it's taxes we're not scared so much as pissed off considering how such money is spent.

[CGM]

She was running for VICE President not President...and I find it very hypocritical that the very same people who support Obama (and therefore support the likes of Joe Biden) call out Palin as an idiot.

I was talking about what she might be intending to do, not what she did do, but ok I'll bite. I'd say that someone who runs for vice president should have some ability to lead the country, wouldn't you?

And your remarks about hypocrisy aren't worth much. Anyone who calls Palin an idiot but supports Obama is a hypocrite? By your logic, I'm sure I can create an argument that says we're all hypocrites.

Guess what, I never said all dems were above reproach, but i knew damn well that as soon as I dared criticize brainiac Palin, you'd turn it into left vs. right. Guess what, I'd be just as horrified if she ended up running for president as a democrat, although I'm sure you'd be quite pleased. Get my drift?

Obviously you have no idea who Joe Biden is and he IS the Vice President....he's also a fucking moron, but he was riding Obama's coat tails so that makes it ok because Obama is perfect in every way and it's that kind of mentality that makes me wait for the day he and his administration gets SLAMMED with controversy and corruption.

I'm not a Palin fan, I don't like her all that much although I do admit she's important to the Republican Party, all I said to begin with was and I quote "The reason the Republicans love her so much is because she's hated and feared by the left" is that not a bipartisan post good sir Sarah Palin is a rallying cry for Republicans, she may not be the greatest BUT she's effective (moreso than anyone else it seems) in mobilizing the core of the party and given the current political landscape that is very important.

Missy, what are conservatives scared of? If it's taxes we're not scared so much as pissed off considering how such money is spent.

So what about Biden? I know who he is but I haven't offered an opinion on him, I was talking about Palin, and I kind of figured I wouldn't be able to do it without getting dragged into some left vs right tit for tat thing.

But your point is taken. If you like, we can talk about why the American people had no big objection to Biden, as VP, when the same cannot be said about Palin. Actually no, I don't really want to enter that debate, i just wanted to point out the obvious.

As for...

"The reason the Republicans love her so much is because she's hated and feared by the left"

It it sounds like you are saying Republicans love her because the Dems think she is a moron, and that's hardly a ringing endorsement for either Palin or the Republicans.

[El Kabong]

CGM, I just think it's ridiculous for people who support Obama (who is inexperienced) and Biden (who is a fucking moron) to call out Sarah Palin as much as they have.

As for that quote, that is MY personal take on Sarah Palin...I'm not a fan of hers politically, that may come as a shock to you, but I think she's fine as a political figurehead and someone who can rally the troops (so to speak) but I don't see her as a leader for the nation, I did however see John McCain as a leader the nation could get behind and someone with experience who could get the job done and not play favorites with either party....but alas this probably won't get appreciated for what it is and I'll eventually have to explain to Kirkland and any other Liberals out there that John McCain is a guy who can work with either party and he is a solid well respected politician...well up until Obama's media got ahold of him and tied him to W.

Here's an introduction to Joe Biden everyone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2mzbuRgnI4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM19YOqs7hU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHEvuVE2MPQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq-eeWow_WU

[Howlin Mad Missy]

She was running for VICE President not President...and I find it very hypocritical that the very same people who support Obama (and therefore support the likes of Joe Biden) call out Palin as an idiot.

I was talking about what she might be intending to do, not what she did do, but ok I'll bite. I'd say that someone who runs for vice president should have some ability to lead the country, wouldn't you?

And your remarks about hypocrisy aren't worth much. Anyone who calls Palin an idiot but supports Obama is a hypocrite? By your logic, I'm sure I can create an argument that says we're all hypocrites.

Guess what, I never said all dems were above reproach, but i knew damn well that as soon as I dared criticize brainiac Palin, you'd turn it into left vs. right. Guess what, I'd be just as horrified if she ended up running for president as a democrat, although I'm sure you'd be quite pleased. Get my drift?

Obviously you have no idea who Joe Biden is and he IS the Vice President....he's also a fucking moron, but he was riding Obama's coat tails so that makes it ok because Obama is perfect in every way and it's that kind of mentality that makes me wait for the day he and his administration gets SLAMMED with controversy and corruption.

I'm not a Palin fan, I don't like her all that much although I do admit she's important to the Republican Party, all I said to begin with was and I quote "The reason the Republicans love her so much is because she's hated and feared by the left" is that not a bipartisan post good sir Sarah Palin is a rallying cry for Republicans, she may not be the greatest BUT she's effective (moreso than anyone else it seems) in mobilizing the core of the party and given the current political landscape that is very important.

Missy, what are conservatives scared of? If it's taxes we're not scared so much as pissed off considering how such money is spent.

non-WASP's i.e everyone not them.

working mothers - destroy familiy values
single moms - ditto
blacks - because of pro-active laws, because they're only one or two generations from a. a lynching, b. the plantation & these negros want revenge or out white women....

etc

[El Kabong]

Missy...it would take forever for me to fix what you have "learned".

I don't care about racial/ethnic/etc minorities...and there have been a number of minorities who are Conservative and they have caught hell from the Left.

You don't have to be a registered Democrat OR Republican to be a racist/bigot or whatever.

And I don't see what's wrong in trying to promote family values.

[VictorCharlie]

I can't speak for others, but I don't hate her, nor are her politics the biggest problem. IMO you have to take someone seriously in order to hate them. I don't think she's a bad person either, and I could care less about her family values. I just think she's stupid to the point of being amusing, and no-where near capable of leading a nation.

not to rehash the campaign but I don't see how one can say that the current president is or was capable of leading a nation.

Whatever, I wan't intending to debate about Obama, or left vs right, my observations were just about one moron, but if you want to compare her favorably to Obama, I'm sure you'll find Lyle will agree with you.

Lyle's agreement is important why? The left likes to paint this woman as stupid. You seem to agree. Why do you think she is stupid is all I am asking? She is often described as not having the experience required to be a viable presidential candidate. I just don't see the difference between a one term senator and one term governor other than one of them actually has at least some executive experience.

[CGM]

not to rehash the campaign but I don't see how one can say that the current president is or was capable of leading a nation.

Whatever, I wan't intending to debate about Obama, or left vs right, my observations were just about one moron, but if you want to compare her favorably to Obama, I'm sure you'll find Lyle will agree with you.

Lyle's agreement is important why? The left likes to paint this woman as stupid. You seem to agree. Why do you think she is stupid is all I am asking? She is often described as not having the experience required to be a viable presidential candidate. I just don't see the difference between a one term senator and one term governor other than one of them actually has at least some executive experience.

Ok forget Lyle's agreement. I'd say it's more than just the left that questions her smarts. And I hadn't questioned experience, I was questioning her intelligence. I'd some say there are some things no amount of experience would compensate for, and she's a prime example. And it's got nothing to do with her being on the right. Like I said, if she was running on the left I'd still say she was a moron. But if you want to disagree agree about my assessment of her brains and leadership qualities, that's just fine.