Posted on 07/05/2009 9:20:18 AM PDT by jpsb
I am really enjoying the pundits bewilderment over the calculus of Sarah Palin's resignation as governor of Alaska. I just want to point out that Sarah said she is seeking a “higher calling” and not a “higher office”. Observe also that she does not believe one needs a “title” to be an effective agent for change. Both comments indicate to me that her resignation is not, by design, the beginning of a national campaign for President of the United States.
But just for grins, lets pretend Sarah is “crazy like a fox” as Bill Crystal suggests and that she is pursuing a strategy to win the presidency. There is very little reason to believe this is the case, but it is fun to play “what if” so .......
The one thing that truly terrifies our ruling elites is the outsider populist. The oligarchy is only really threatened when an outsider populist gains enough support to become a viable candidate. This shall not be allowed to stand!
We've seen a couple of populists campaigns in resent decades, Ross Peroit and Pat Bucainin. And while both campaigns failed they certainly showed that if done correctly with perfect timing the opportunity is there. Peroit's timing was excellent, however he lost all creditability when he dropped out of the race and then for the lamest of reasons re entered the race a few weeks later. Pat's timing was not nearly as good and the Government Media had already ruined his reputation as punishment for opposing Bush 1 in 1988 with a populist GOP primary campaign.
Enter Sarah Palin.
If Peroits timing was excellent in 2000, Sarah timing would be perfect in 2012. Conservatives are leaving the GOP in droves, Democrats have turned into out right Marxist, leaving many Reagan Democrat with no place to go. Independents are by definition fed up with both parties. Add to the mix the cratering economy, sky rocking unemployment, deficients though the roof and extreme anger at using tax payer monies to bail out thieves on wall street. If a populist can't win in 2012 a populist can never win.
Sarah said she is going to work for “values” candidates regardless of party label, sounds like a populist to me. And what are her values?
“smaller government, free enterprise, strong national security, support for our troops, and energy independence”
I'd buy that for a dollar and I am certain she can expand on this list. She also has a history of taking on the entrenched corrupt bureaucrats in government. She cleaned up government in Alaska. So she can legibly claim to be an effect reformer. She is already in a much better position then either Peroit or Bucainen for a populist 2012 effort and it is only 2009.
So if this is the plan or even if it is only a contingency plan, how does she best proceed .
First and foremost DO NOT TELL ANYONE THIS IS THE PLAN! Should the oligarchy even think for one second Sarah was considering going populist they would throw EVERYTHING they have at her. Think her press is bad now? You ain't seen nothing yet. Think her legal battles are bad now? You ain't seen nothing yet. The oligarchy has weapons we don't even know about. So it is a must that Sarah stay “mainstream” as long as possible.
Second she must gain as many connected allies as possible, by connected I mean other like minded elected politicians. This she can do by campaigning for them in the very difficult upcoming 2010 election. She needs to build a base of support that also has a voice in the media. Once the attacks start she will need defenders those voices can not be ignored by the media. The more supporters the better, support from corporate and main street America will also be needed. Number three should insure this.
Third she will need an agenda that address promoting her values in a meaningful way. Clever sound bites and nice speeches will not get the job done. She will need at the very least an outline of a plan to achieve “smaller government, free enterprise, strong national security, support for our troops, and energy independence”. Of the three this should be the easiest. There are a number of very bright patriotic American she can consult with and formulate a plan with. Steve Forbes for example would be excellent on monetary policy and the economy. In fact he's make a great VP for Sarah. Lol, shameless Steve Forbes plug.
Obstacles:
There is really only one obstacle to implementing “the plan” and that is Sarah herself, does she have the temperament to take the unbelievable heat that would surely come. If she did not really crack under fire in Alaska and really did resigned to take the battle to the enemy then maybe. If not forget it Sarah, don't even think about it.
Does she have the intellect to formula a plan for the nation and the ability to defend and explain her ideas. Anything she puts forward is going to be riped to pieces and she's got to both defend it and explain it to the American people . She's got to have the ability to get her message out through a howling hurricane of media noise. That will require and very smart, very savvy lady that always stays on message and is not distracted by detractors.
Fortunately if she campaigns for others in 2010 she will get plenty of practice in getting her message out and plenty of experience in handling the hack media. She'll also be exposed the many diverse points of view on what is best for the nation, that is always a plus if she keeps her mind open.
Well there is my “what if” for Sarah Palin and 2012. It is of course sheer fantasy, but it was fun to write and I hope you found it fun to read. For what it is worth I hope this blind squirrel stumbled upon a nut and something similar is going through Sarah head. Personally I am convinced that Sarah is not looking at the GOP for 2010, way to much bad blood there. IMHO her only real option with any chance of success is the above.
Great analysis!
Sarah CAN and WILL win in 2012! She has so much support already. We’ve just gotta convince others not to believe the feces that is foaming from the mouths of the liberals & the MSM.
SA-RAH, 20-12!
SA-RAH, 20-12!
SA-RAH, 20-12!
SARAH PALIN, HELL YEAH!!!!!!!
thank you! and thanks for the bump!
This morning, it seems Palin resigned because of financial considerations. A book deal and the speaking circuit. No one could blame her for this and her desire to provide for her family I hope. I do not think she will fun for higher office. Esp not now. I do wish her and her family the best.
I think the decisive battles will be the debates and townhall meetings with Obamarx and Palin. She will destroy him.
hope you like this
That's for sure. She is very serious about it. ;oP
“She will destroy him.”
Oh, of course she will! That’s when she’ll shine even further, because Obama can’t speak without a teleprompter and she CAN!
I am routinely amazed at conservatives willing ability to delude themselves.
As far as the Presidency Sarah is gone, get used to it.
LOL! Posting with cat on keyboard. That is my excuse. Okay. Again..I will try ...I do not think she will run for higher office. Proofing this post..twice.
Viking Kitty?
LOL...she wishes!!!
Sarah’s best bet is to keep her mouth shut about any possible plans to run for office in the future. I agree with this article, she needs to just start networking across the country and keep the pundits guessing.
Sarah Palin would do more for the nation, in my opinion – that is - take over the RNC and kick out Steele. She could get much more done for this nation as opposed to running for office - that could come later...
This would:
* Bring conservative principles back to the RNC (small government, get government out of our lives, lower taxes, 2nd amendment support, state's rights, small business support, strong defense, non-nonsense foreign policies) Conservatism works every time it is tried.
* She could be a credible spokesperson for energy, drilling, etc in light of sane environmental initiatives.
* She could, on a daily basis, take the wind out of Barry's sails on a host of his anti-American issues (bank take-overs, nationalization of large sectors of the economy, socialism, class warfare, generational theft, bigger government, anti-job creation). Her media appeal would take away from the daily barrage of "new plans" put out ad nauseum by Barry, Rahm, Steffy, and Astro-Turf Axelrod. She would be a countervailing force to the crap we get from the White Crib on a nearly hourly basis.
* She could - and this is the biggest reason - help with a 1994-esque take-over of both houses and start blocking the hopey-dopey-changey-strangey crap we have seen for the last 6 months.
Where is the substance? One of the few specitic stands she has taken is to "help special needs children." Where does she stand on TARP? Does she support or opposed Obama's Afghan policy? Does she want to audit the Fed? What precisely would she cut in the federal budget to balance it? Does she support the war on drugs? Let's here fewer generalities and more specifics.
“As far as the Presidency Sarah is gone, get used to it.”
Ummmmmmmm.....how about, NO??
SARAHCUDA isn’t gone; in fact, she’s just sharpening her teeth even further!
We must realize who is the only one who can beat Obama and that is SARAH PALIN!!!!! Why else would the liberals defame and slander her so much??? They know that she can and they are trying take her out!
We can’t believe the liberal maggots! SHE IS NOT FINISHED!!!!!
We will throw the clowns (both Dems and RINOs) out of Congress next year and pave the way for SARAH to oust Obama in 2012!!!!!!
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