OK. Mammy is still the one ...
Posted on 01/22/2010 10:39:43 PM PST by se_ohio_young_conservative
I wouldn't mind Sarah Palin supporting John McCain if....
John McCain had came out in defense of her against Steve Schmidt and others. But John McCain is a coward. It has less to do with policy and more about Palin's lack od self respect.
These people tried to destroy you Sarah. Sometimes the high road is for losers. Sometimes you have to get downright nasty and take a stand. We need someone that is not afraid to kick some butt.
This talk about loyalty disturbs me. George W. Bush was way too loyal and tried taking the high road. Remember all of the talk about a "new tone" in Washington ? Instead. President Bush allowed liberals to pick him apart everyday. It got to the point it was painfull to watch.
Why isn't Palin fighting back against the haters like Steve Schmidt ? Why, oh why would she go campaign for someone who hired Steve Schmidt ?
Why was she is Wasilla and not in Massacusetts helping out early this week ?
She doesn't seem to have the fire in the belly. I thought I was supporting a gunslinger and a fighter.
The trouble is now that she’s put herself in a very bad position. Damned if she does and damned if she doesn’t.
Steve Schmidt is a nasty POS and a also a Democrat. My guess is Soros paid McCain and Schmidt to insure McCain lost.
i think mccain is a very rich old man. I dont believe he is a coward in the traditional sense of word but he allowed other to treat his running mate badly. No excuse for that.
I think he is a RINO. So JD is a welcome addition and I will support his efforts to replace John.
Your trained seals not performing up to expectation?
No fire in her belly? After what has been done to her and her family? Man, talk about a fair-weather-fan. To her loyalty has a high value. But to some people, that is an inconvenience if it doesn’t suit the time. Those are the types of people that put their finger in the air to see which way the winds are blowing. Is that what you want?
Besides, she was not in MA because it would have done more harm than good. I wonder, what would have happened if Coakley had won. Would you be blaming her? My guess is that you would be. I mean, if it takes so little to rattle you.
We’ll keep an eye on you to see if you’ll ‘keep your word’!
I think Sarah was not in Mass. because she wasn’t invited to be there. If I’m not mistaken, she wasn’t asked to endorse Scott Brown.
I’m not crazy about her helping John McCain, but I don’t think she did anything wrong regarding Scott Brown.
Sarah wasn’t asked to help in MA. She only goes where she is asked. So take your ‘fire in the belly’ comment elsewhere.
You expect whomever you are going to support for political office to share 100% of your ideology and to meet all of your expectations?
BTW, Schmidt does not come off well in Going Rogue.
It is worrisome as to her judgment, which up to now has been flawless. IMHO
How would Sarah Palin have caused any harm in MA ? She is now working for FOX. Hell, she could have went up there with a press pass for goodness sake.
That leads up to the point im trying to make.
She is ALLOWING herself to be isolated by Republican and non Republican enemies.
She does not have what it takes to fight back. I am not going to fight for someone if they are not fighting for themselves.
And going to campaign for McCain is not fighting back. It is playing the GOP good ol boy game. We want to change the game, not play the game.
Have you ever thought that she did contact Brown and Brown asked her NOT to attend because in MA, she would be a distraction. Also, she might not of been needed. I can tell you this: her surrogates, from various blogs/websites, have donated/volunteered to Brown’s campaign.
Sarah has a busy 2010 schedule at various conventions and campaigns. Have some patience before you casualy throw her off the boat.
As to helping McCain, that’s just being prudent. Reguardless how you personally feel about McCain, he’s an influential senator with connections. If the GOP makes a comeback in 2010/2012, his stature/rank will only increase. Sarah will need allies in the house/senate (hence her stumping and speaking engagements in 2010).
Do you know if she’s actually running? Or ever will? Why would she run if the “purity police” and “concern trolls” keep harping whenever they feel slighted???
Methinks you’re suffering Palin-withdrawl-syndrome?
Dear God, please tell me Sarah isn’t going to attract the “nobility” disease and come to town to spend four years trying desperately to show the dems how nice and reasonable she is in the hopes that they will listen to reason and work with her. Especially not after what the dem establishment and MSM have done to her.
If GWB had one big overall failing, that would be it. That rancid noblesse oblige just like his father’s that made him think that gentlemen don’t hit back no matter what. Especially from Katrina onward he just refused to defend himself (and his people). Maybe he didn’t mind the slings and arrows but his allies did and all that unopposed badmouthing eventually settled into the minds of the body politic.
Maybe “Maverick John” did give her her big break on the national stage but she doesn’t owe him this much.
At least—as another FReeper said earlier—not until the primary is settled.
I’m just waiting for McCain to be tempted to “reach across the aisle” to resume his old tricks in exchange for a slightly less stinking version of “health care” in order to win back the petting and stroking of the MSM.
I’m also worried about Scott Brown getting his pretty little head turned by all the glamorous trappings of the Capitol Hill lush life. You can bet your booty the lib establishment is getting to work on him already, trying to test just HOW firm his principles really are and just what he would be willing to trade for a WaPo style section puff piece and open invitations to those proverbial Georgetown cocktail parties...
OK. Mammy is still the one ...
What a stupid remark.
Who cares if you mind?
Sarah Palin is a private citizen, she can support or not support anyone she chooses. She is not asking for your vote so you have no say what she does. Sheesh, how stupid you sound. Get a life.
I disagree with John McCain on many issues but he is not a coward. Obama is a coward if you are looking for one.
Think about it. The media isn’t exactly her best friend. They would have gone nuts over a visit to MA. Besides, it was up to Brown to invite her. I am sure she would have gone if he needed her.
As to your point about being “isolated”. It doesn’t jive with your final point about playing the “good old boy game”. Which is it?
She is doing what she wants. If it doesn’t agree with your sensibilities, then so be it.
It would appear that towards the end of the MA race momentum was in place and SP (and anyone else) wasn’t needed. Repubs would not want to use more politicking than needed, as it could only complicate things, if a win seemed very certain. The independents were the key and I doubt anyone perceived as right of center too much would have not hurt things in that state.
We all appreciate McCain’s service, but I think we are coming up on a big right swing, and all these left-leaning righties are going to have an uphill battle if the country’s mood shifts right. As classic free enterprise is the only hope of U.S. remaining the leading economy, once things turn around, left-wingers will once again be a laughing stock, and the left will be out of fashion. If the government does not “let up” and allow the recovery, all bets seem off to me. Just my 2 cents, for what they’re worth...
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