Deep Reflections from a True Palinista (Vanity but Important)

[SarahPalin2012]

I had signed up on FR after my overnight subzero wait to meet Sarah for her booksigning (I still have 3 extra signed books). I did not view her possible candidacy as destiny or anything so dramatic, but I had sincerely hoped for it as Sarah is a Godly, wise and brave woman and seems to be so much the opposite of Obama. One of the things that truly impressed me was her advocacy for Israel. I wish Sarah and her family well.

The reason I had hoped for a Palin candidacy was that I had believed that she may be able to start to right the sinking ship that is America. But I fully accept that it will not be the case at least until 2016 (and very possibly never). And for those that likewise believed that Palin was meant to be our candidate, there was once a possibility that even Queen Esther would refuse to be the person that would be instrumental in rescuing Israel. Esther chose to participate, but her uncle Mordecai made it clear that if not Esther, then there would be someone else. My hope for a Palin candidacy was never about Sarah herself. It was because I believed she was someone who would courageously follow the truths of God as it relates to public life and policy. If she will not be a candidate, we must move on and accept that there are reasons for such outcomes.

One thing that is now readily apparent is the fallacy that some believed that Sarah would somehow be more effective at promoting conservative causes as a non-candidate. Sarah was very effective ONLY because of the possibility that she may become president. Without that possibility, she is not much different than someone like Condi Rice--at one time very relevant for America, and for now much less so. To see that Sarah was very instrumental in guiding the 2010 elections and thinking that she could wield such influence even after public knowledge that Sarah was not running -- well that's just very shortsighted.

It's not super important that we decide on a candidate right now. We knew Sarah well -- we may need to look wisely to see who is a genuine conservative that will win. It's important to me however, that we win in 2012 -- I'd even take a win with a less conservative candidate rather than have the alternative outcome.

This is a farewell to all those who have worked so hard for Sarah and America. Thanks Onyx, 2ndDiv, SE Ohio, Virginia Ridgerunner, and so many others. You guys were truly fantastic and tireless. Much admiration for your incredible and gargantuan effort that everyone here knows about. This is probably my last post regarding Sarah. May God forgive and bless America.

[PetroniusMaximus]

Sarah Palin is Fred 2.0

[SatinDoll]

It ain’t over yet. The election is more than a year away, and in politics a lot of things can happen, sometimes very surprising things.

[JoenTX]

Very sober and realistic of you. Cheerio!

Those followers of Palin should understand and react to reality accordingly. She is not a factor 2012. Thus, her endorsing anyone should not equate.

She is “something”.......sideline cheerleader......media advocate......prognosticator? I dunno.

But, the calendar moves along and you must make your choices as a result of that.

[Politics4US]

If she had announced earlier, it would be ok. People are upset with her now.

[mylife]

Sarah Palin has found herself in a position in which she wields power without having to suffer the barbs of public lawsuits.

I think she has done well and will continue to shape public debate.

[presently no screen name]

The upset ones are those with PDS - not those who supported her.

[greene66]

It’s funny to me, in that even though I very much wanted Palin to run, and was in thorough anticipation of it, it really didn’t phase me all that much that she declined. Some pangs of sadness and disappointment for a few minutes, but not much beyond that.

I think it’s because my support of her has never really been contingent on a run. It’s been a combination of her pitch-perfect (for me) positions and incredible grace under fire. Just looking at her speeches from this weekend, she still inspires me, far more than all these garden-variety politicians milling around wanting my vote. So I’m still supporting her as much as ever, with whatever direction she wishes to take. And from the sounds of it, she’s just going to re-direct her fight, to a more optimum battlefield. Really looking forward to seeing it unfold.

[Politics4US]

She misled her supporters. I don’t have PDS. I supported her.

[Diogenesis]

Gov Palin and her children have been attacked for years
by Romney and his legion of backstabbers.

That continued to the very night she took herself out
... for her children who were so threatened.

How about people consider the threats and the implication
of choosing a GOP representative behind this.

[presently no screen name]

Gov Palin has integrity - and she’s a proven Patriot when one looks at her accomplishments for the people of Alaska. When was the last time we saw a candidate like her? These current crop of presidential candidates wear MEDIOCRE labels.

[Meet the New Boss]

Sarah was very effective ONLY because of the possibility that she may become president

Not correct.

It was because she gave voice from the heart to those Americans who love God, work hard, play by the rules, do their best to raise their children properly and have watched the Ruling Class try to destroy the greatest nation on earth with the poison of secular progressivism and statism.

And anyway, we should never look to Sarah alone to right the ship. Pray and have faith that others will be raised up to this task as well.

“Believe in God, believe in yourself and believe in the greatest country in the world...”

[Kevmo]

One thing that is now readily apparent is the fallacy that some believed that Sarah would somehow be more effective at promoting conservative causes as a non-candidate. Sarah was very effective ONLY because of the possibility that she may become president. Without that possibility, she is not much different than someone like Condi Rice—at one time very relevant for America, and for now much less so.
***That’s about how I see it. I’m disappointed in her. Also, I lost a ton of money supporting her on Intrade.

Oh well, maybe she’s just angling for that VP spot which is basically a sinecure and she can stay viable. If not, Perry/Cain 2012

[Politics4US]

Who did Romney have attack her? I haven’t heard Romney attack her.

[Lazlo in PA]

It ain’t over yet. The election is more than a year away, and in politics a lot of things can happen, sometimes very surprising things.

It's close to over for jumping in to run for President. Filing deadlines are fast on there way and some may have moved up because if the mess in FL moving their Primary. The FL deadline is Halloween and SC is Nov 1st.

[GlockThe Vote]

Give it up! It’s over!

[Navy Patriot]

To see that Sarah was very instrumental in guiding the 2010 elections and thinking that she could wield such influence even after public knowledge that Sarah was not running -- well that's just very shortsighted.

Yep, since announcing that she's not running for the Presidency she's dropped out of the media totally.

Nobody, but nobody, writes, talks, or blogs about her, speculates on her endorsement, or anything.

It's like she never existed.

[Diogenesis]

Really? You should get out more. ;-)

Romney for Obama in 2008

Late in October, The American Spectator's The Prowler revealed:
"Former Mitt Romney presidential campaign staffers…
have been involved in spreading anti-Palin spin to reporters, seeking to diminish her standing after the election.
'Sarah Palin is a lightweight, she won't be the first, not even the third, person people will think of when it comes to 2012,'
says one former Romney aide…
'The only serious candidate ready to challenge to lead the Republican Party is Mitt Romney.
"Some former Romney aides were behind the recent leaks to media, including CNN, that Governor Sarah Palin was a 'diva' and was going off message intentionally."

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The Palmetto Scoop reported: "One of the first stories to hit the national airwaves was
the claim of a major internal strife between close McCain aides and the folks handling his running mate Sarah Palin."
"I’m told by very good sources that this was indeed the case and that a rift had developed, but it was between Palin’s people and the staffers brought on from the failed presidential campaign of former Gov. Mitt Romney, not McCain aides."
"The sources said nearly 80 percent of Romney’s former staff was absorbed by McCain and these individuals were responsible for what amounts to a premeditated, last-minute sabotage of Palin."
… aides loyal to Romney inside the McCain campaign, said The Scoop, reportedly saw
that Palin would be a serious contender for the Republican nomination in 2012 or 2016, which made her a threat to another presidential quest by Romney.

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"These staffers are now out trying to finish her off ….hoping it would ingratiate themselves with Mitt Romney."

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"Who's the Palin Leaker from the McCain Campaign?
National Review Online The publication of a Vanity Fair profile of Sarah Palin
appears to have opened old wounds in the McCain campaign.
... the source of the “Diva” leak was Nicolle Wallace’s husband."

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"Peeking Out From the McCain Wreckage: Mitt Romney"

"Someone's got to say it: IS MITT ROMNEY RESPONSIBLE FOR OBAMA'S VICTORY?"

"Vanity: Team Romney Sabotaged Palin and Continuing to Do So?"

"Romney Supporters Trashing Palin"

"Romney advisors sniping at Palin?"

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[Politics4US]

It was liberals attacking Palin, and establishment Republicans on Fox and other media outlets.

[presently no screen name]

She did not mislead - didn’t she always say she doesn’t need a title to make a difference? it was never about her but America! didn’t she say she didn’t know if she will run? More like you ignored what she had been saying and just kept believing she will run. You disappointed yourself. I supported her knowing she was the best of the best for America. But I always knew she had a tough decision and many things had to be weighed - along w/the fact we don’t know all that went on behind the scene and still don’t. Evil knows no bounds.

If she ran, she would win - no question about it. And our country would indeed make a comeback - but I’d hate for those with venom in their veins to benefit by her leading this country and they would. So now instead they will reap what they sowed, more than they sowed and later than they sowed. They deserve every rotten thing that comes their way. They are no different than the scum, Joe McGinniss.

America can never reach to deserve Gov Palin - it lost it’s chance.