Posted on 09/03/2008 8:33:43 PM PDT by flyfree
What did we see tonight?
Tonight, we either saw a watershed in American politics, a tour de force, the most striking and graceful debut in our nation’s political life, and a national introduction that makes Barack Obama’s 2004 convention address look like small potatoes… or we saw what we wanted to see, and the country’s persuadable independents saw something else. I’m afraid to believe. If I’m wrong, I don’t really know what Americans want. I know conservatives are thrilled to pieces, and they ought to be. She knocked it out of the park. I don’t think she could have delivered that speech any better. Even if I hadn’t suggested a line, I would say that the speech hit almost every note just right. (Did the Obama fans feel this way? Is this what their exultation feels like? Wonderful. I’m glad they get to experience it too.)
My e-mail box is thrilled. Cam's Talkbackers are thrilled — "you called down the thunder, and now ya have it."
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>She knocked it out of the park.
"Cheer up Democrats, the Worst is yet to come!"
I haven’t felt this way about a candidate since Ronald Reagan. Wow, just wow.
A million times WOW!
McCain better be praying for God to be speaking from his (McCain’s) lips. A tough act to follow.
Think Ronald Reagan 1964. You were there at the birth of the One WE have been waiting for.
But she needs practice for the "long haul" -- it seemed a bit sing-song somewhere past the middle. That's the WORST I can say and she did one heck of a great job!! I didn't see everything that has the Left-Stream-Media screaming in fear, but this was good enough. She'll grow into the position in short order.
With a smile on her face she took Obama/Biden to the woodshed again, and again, and again.
One more test to go. If she can do to Biden in debate what she did in her speech—Biden is toast.
Just effing “Wow”.
I was always going to vote for McCain. What this speech did was transform a tactical vote (to keep Obama out) into a strategic one (to position Palin for her own Presidential campaign in 2012 or ‘16).
I see a pit bull with lipstick and BIG smile.
;-))))
The libs are calling her “sarcastic and mean”.
Put that in your “It’s Over” and smoke it, Noonan!
Believe.
She was magnificent, and this will be the moment when history records the 2008 campaign turned.
yes.
she’s miss personality.
blessed with an attactive countenance.
a very talented speaker.
All of the worrying and frustration I have had for the past few days is suddenly gone. I can honestly say that was the best speech I have ever heard from a politician!
It was brilliant!!!!
We saw a woman who will be finishing her second term in the Oval Office the year her first grandchild (yet unborn) is getting his drivers license.
Palin is the new Reagan. I can’t recall seeing a better political speech, ever. The Dems are probably in a pissing their pants in a panic. She will wipe up the floor with Biden and clean NoBama’s clock. I liked Chris Wallace’s analogy from “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”: Who is that Woman?!
She did not knock it out of the park.
She knocked it over the moon.
Now we all know exactly why the Dims and their corrupt MSM lapdogs have been so afraid since McCain selected Sarah Palin as VP. Now we know what the recent media brouhaha has been about.
I’ve grown old and cynical, but the LADY made me cry. Hooray for Saint Sarah I’ll follow you through the gates of H@!!.
Oui!
We witnessed history tonight, my FRiends.
Sarah!
You were more than simply impressive.
You were (vice) Presidential!
Moose stew, all around! And keep it coming.
I think she can go over the heads of the MSM, Rat Party (formerly the traditional, patriotic Democratic Party), "intellectuals," et al. She's a "Ronda Reagan."
Brit Hume: A star is born
WOW. what a speech!
We saw a woman who will be finishing her second term in the Oval Office the year her first grandchild (yet unborn) is getting his drivers license.
When I pay my bills this weekend, I will be sending a check or an online contribution to McCain/Palin. And I’ll do it with a smile.
Hard to believe just months ago I was returning the requests for money from McCain and the RNC with copies of the McCain peso.
This is THE year for surprises.
I’ve got a dentist appointment this weekend, but I may let Barack Obama take my place: he might need it. He had be missing a few teeth by the time that speech was over!
Go Sarah!
No way the liberal media can allow that speech to run again.
They’ll only air the liberal attacks on it.
Whoever said she’s Reagan in pumps got it right.
WOW! OMG! Gov. Palin knocked the ball out of the COUNTY!
You have just witnessed the first nationally covered speech for the Republican candidate for the 2012 election for the U.S. Presidency, Republican Vice presidential nominee, Sarah Palin!
GOD BLESS AMERICA - THIS GREAT NATION NEVER FAILS TO MEET TODAY’S CHALLENGE!!!
Right after the speech I tuned in to the local left-of-center radio talk show. The first caller (a lib) was very thoughtful, not a raving loon. He sounded very worried and scared. He thought her delivery and appearance made her very appealing (to the unwashed masses).
As Richard Nixon said after Ronald Reagan spoke: "Wooooooowwww...".
Better check Chrissy Mathews to see if he has anything running down his pants...
They were just field-dressed by a master.
Grace and charm wrapped up into Jeff Foxworthy in a skirt. WOW!
I’m speechless. I have no speech.
It was totally unexpected.
Wow. Just wow.
The reason the left is so scared is that she has the star power of Obama, but she also has the goods to back up all the talk.
Here’s how **I** know how good the speech was:
My 75 year old voting mother, who was believing much of the press and very wary about Sarah, called **me** towards the end of the speech gushing how America has a new hero and that Obama better watch out.
Makes me feel even better about what I saw!
It was totally unexpected.
Wow. Just wow.
Great speech, couldn’t of asked for more! Showed she can take it to Obama and Biden without breaking a sweat! Palin 2012!
She is also smart, and can appeal to Joe sixpack as well as every non-NOW woman in America
Out of the park is an understatement!
That was a Griffey Junior swing on a low and outside hanging curve!
My wife and I are so lit right now its unreal! THERE is the ‘Hope’ that everyone is talking about!!!!
Imagine her and Condi as a ticket!!!
I have the biggest smile on my face. :D They ain’t seen nothing yet. Buckle in boys it might be a bumpy ride. :)
Out of the ballpark.
10x the power of Obama Hussein.
Incredible speech; I haven’t seen anything like it.
Go Palin!
No offense to Mr Heath or Nancy Reagan but I think we just found Ronald Reagan’s unknown love child / long lost daughter!
You mean, like poop?
Awww, poor wittle wibs can't take what they've been dishing out for the last week!
Obama say's,"It's a BIG lie...
...those weren't styrofoam pillars, they were plywood."
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