FRITSCH: "Not only has she not ripened in poise and communication, but she has left behind the fresh-faced natural beauty we fell in love with when she was on the stage with John McCain in 2008. Our bespectacled wonder has been traded in for an overly coiffed, stiffed-faced...well, stiff. One wonders if she is capable of having a voice true to herself in the midst of fitting in."
If she can dish it out... she can take it.
...all commentary on Gov. Palin's behaviors, not inherent looks.
And commentary that calls for discussion as to whether Mrs. Palin is able to be herself while also "fitting in" as she moves forward. Before most FReepers had even heard of Gov. Palin, I had remarked that "maybe it's beauty queen poise training that allows her to handle fish like a pro," but I know that many are disappointed at how she's acted lately and might believe she hasn't "ripened in poise and commmunication" like had been hoped.
If Mrs. Palin has more than beauty behind her, then why can't that be the focus of a reply to a column on her other characteristics?