It seems Republican Governors, as of late, have got a thing for disappearing acts. If it's not for some Argentine bimbo it's for an rv tour of the lower 48.
I might be mistaken, but isn't it fucking bizarre for a Governor to just up and quit the job for no reason other than to "travel around the country." Sort of like McCain taking off from his Presidential campaign to go save the economy. Palin says, "she can be more effective for Alaskans if she's not Governor." I keep saying to myself if I repeat it enough times it will begin to make sense, but alas it is not the case. I am in awe of her idiocy.
You do have to take into account that all these corruption scandals she's facing like troopergate aren't going away and she's still catching heat for taking off in the middle of an epic flood crisis to go to some lame-ass fundraiser she wasn't even invited to. But still you can't make this shit up.
"Known as Sarah Barracuda when she played basketball in high school, Ms. Palin used point guard analogy in explaining her decision, saying she knows “exactly when to pass the ball so the team can win.” NYT "Pass the ball"?? Is she really that retarded. I have never heard of a Governor handing their office over to someone else because they thought they could do a better job. Is Palin really capable of such altruism? Must be.
It looks as if the Republicans are starting their 012 campaign with Mitt Romney touring the country for the last 3 months enlisting support from oil and coal guys. I guess Palin figured she'd better get hoppin' and do the same if she's going to be the first female president. But who supports her?
"Ms. [Mary] Matalin joked that despite her own initial inside-the-Beltway reaction of surprise, shoppers at her local WalMart in the Shenandoah would be whooping “hoo-rahs” because of Ms. Palin’s continued popularity among conservative voters."
Walmart shoppers of course. Because they know a deal when they see one and Palin is cheapest thrill that side of the Mason-Dixon. The scary part is that no one knows just how many of these Walmart shoppers actually exist- and that's her secret weapon.
The scary part is that no one knows just how many of these Walmart shoppers actually exist- and that's her secret weapon.
There are tons of these WalMart shoppin', sweatpant wearin' sheep out there. But on the flip side, wasn't the Obama camp counting on a lot of sheep following to put him in office, also? I do recall a lot of people voting for Obama because "he's cool".
Posted by: Whatley | July 04, 2009 at 11:28 AM
I do recall a lot of people voting for Obama because "he's cool".
Kids, whadaya gonna do. At least they voted this time. Understand, I don't think the next general election is going to be determined by dorito-eatin' redneck walmart welfare wackos or any other one block or such. But FOX news will instantly portray that group as some kind of populist ground swell (i.e. "middle america" "nascar dads" "soccer moms" etc.) and try to convince people she actually has a shot.
But on the flip side, wasn't the Obama camp counting on a lot of sheep following to put him in office, also?
Obama won because he ran a smart campaign- he didn't make a lot of really stupid mistakes like Clinton and McCain. That coupled with the fact that it was his race to lose made it fairly predictable. That's my read but I'm totally biased- I like starbucks.
Posted by: Mr. Kruger | July 04, 2009 at 12:46 PM
The basketball analogy -- like Palin -- is retarded on its face.
Posted by: jackie | July 04, 2009 at 08:03 PM
Listen, fuckers. Sometimes you just gotta pass the ball, ok?
Posted by: Newman | July 05, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Hey, guys? Anyone voting for Palin was voting Republican anyway. Her fans aren't exactly a swing vote.
Personally, I look forward to Sarah's pursuit of her higher calling. Maybe she'll say something stupid frequently enough to earn her own BFF tag on this site.
Posted by: Assman | July 06, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Hey, guys? Anyone voting for Palin was voting Republican anyway. Her fans aren't exactly a swing vote.
I can't even consider the notion that she'd be an option for the GOP. They're not that desperate. right?
Posted by: Mr. Kruger | July 07, 2009 at 12:46 PM
I can't even consider the notion that she'd be an option for the GOP. They're not that desperate. right?
I wouldn't be surprised although I have no idea how they'd sugarcoat the fact that she once quit in the middle of her term.
Posted by: Vandelay | July 07, 2009 at 01:10 PM
"I can't even consider the notion that she'd be an option for the GOP."
She's not. Too polarizing. But I wouldn't rule out a Senate run. Let's be honest -- Congress isn't exactly chock full of America's best and brightest.
Posted by: Jack Klompus | July 07, 2009 at 02:17 PM