Posted on 11/18/2011 7:50:31 AM PST by LJM
Mark Twain famously wrote, "There is no distinctly native American criminal class except Congress." Peter Schweizer's new book, "Throw Them All Out," reveals this permanent political class in all its arrogant glory. (Full disclosure: Mr. Schweizer is employed by my political action committee as a foreign-policy adviser.)
(Excerpt) Read more at online.wsj.com ...
So... why are you sitting out perhaps the most important presidential election in America's brief history??
I read this article this morning. It was quite good and she made some good suggestions.
Largely because the MSM has destroyed her standing with much of the American people?
Not only does she keep knockin’ em down with her astute observations, I think she is coelescing the uber left to the very right. May she run as an independent AND WIN!
good question
I expect Sarah to formally endorse Perry very soon.
And if Conservatives & Republicans pick Perry over Gingrich & Romney as the nominee, I predict Perry will ask Sarah to be VP.
The MSM will do that to any Republican who gets uppity
I wouldn’t vote for Perry even if Palin is VP. Perry is not any different than the types she has been “fighting all during her career”. He is a py-to-play jelly bean politician.
Given the musical chairs of "front runner" status in this GOP primary, there are plenty of opportunities for Sarah to rebuild her standing.
I’m sure she had her reasons for not running. I think she may have been alarmed by the cult of personality that seemed to have developed around her (which was probably somewhat inevitable, since she was touring the country not backed by a political party or organization, but on her own) and actually wants to be thought of as someone who can develop policies and not just play to crowds.
I wouldn’t be surprised if she runs for political office from her new state. In my opinion, leaving the governorship of Alaska as a mistake, but we also have to remember that she was under incredible attack from the left and also that she had a virtually newborn handicapped child to take care of. But perhaps she’s ready to get back into state politics or even run for legislative office in the future.
To Ratify Amendments
* Three-fourths of the state legislatures approve it, or
* Ratifying conventions in three-fourths of the states approve it. This method has been used only once — to ratify the 21st Amendment — repealing Prohibition.
The Supreme Court has stated that ratification must be within “some reasonable time after the proposal.” Beginning with the 18th amendment, it has been customary for Congress to set a definite period for ratification. In the case of the 18th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd amendments, the period set was 7 years, but there has been no determination as to just how long a “reasonable time” might extend.
Of the thousands of proposals that have been made to amend the Constitution, only 33 obtained the necessary two-thirds vote in Congress. Of those 33, only 27 amendments (including the Bill of Rights) have been ratified.
Within the GOP, yes. In the general, I am not sure she could. Dan Quayle never fully recovered his image after the MSM hit him with a similar attack 1988-92.
For that to happen Perry will need to come up with a pithy 5~10 point Pledge as POTUS, that he can remember, (yeah, had to throw that in) and includes addressing illegal immigration in a non-Shamnesty manner: a secured border, punish employers, and no social benefits = self-deport.
Largely because the MSM has destroyed her standing with much of the American people?
Don't forget the RINO, establishment, ruling class, elitist, backstabbing Republicans that would "have her back" while she was out front, leading the party as a candidate.
They'd be more help to the MSM than the DemoRats.
AT this point I can’t see any of them as a great candidate
If so, I implore her - Sarah, please travel the nation advocating ...
... a Constitutional Amendment stating:
"Members of Congress may NOT exempt themselves from the laws they apply to the rest of us. "
It should be worded to include their families, staff, etc.
And that includes Health Care.
A few names for collections of wildlife (and I didn’t make the last one up).
Gaggle of Geese
Pride of Lions
Exhaltation of Doves
Congress of Baboons
RUN, SARAH, RUN
Agreed, but that shouldn't stop us from voting straight party ticket as usual, come next Nov.
Any Republican will be far better than Bari.
As a former huge supporter of Palin for President let me say you have asked the million dollar question. When I saw this article (and others since declining to run)the first thing that now enters my mind is “tell me something I don’t know...”
There are plenty of us out here that know that...we needed somebody who had the means and the visibility to lead us.
As of this time she’s just part of the chattering class.
Yes I’m still pretty bitter about it :)
“And if Conservatives & Republicans pick Perry over Gingrich & Romney as the nominee, I predict Perry will ask Sarah to be VP. “
YES, YES, YES, YES, YES!
I could care less about the party. If its Romney, he has stated that his main goal is to moderate the party. I am never voting for Romney for anything.
Wow!
We'll see who has my final support come Super Tuesday, but regardless who wins the primary, I'll be voting straight party ticket.
Sarah Palin for President.
For all the faults of current primary candidates, THEY'RE RUNNING and Sarah is not.
Well said.
If Palin endorses Perry I will have lost all respect for anything she’s said or will say.
IMHO this post is just another sad attempt by the Perrywinkles to push their candidate. Like the outcome based polling their also very good at.
Good thing we can track fund raising. It’s the only reliable indicator of a candidate’s standing.
Has anyone noticed how quiet the fake Cain accusers have gotten? Where the heck is Gloria Full of Crap and her goofy press conferences? Surely she can find tons of women who’ll lie about Cain for money.
A most excellent question, and the precise reason I believe Gov. Palin lacks courage. She said that the threats against her family were a factor in her not running (Mark Levin interview). This leads me to believe the death threats were too much for her (and that they came from both GOP and Democrat sources), so she went back to the bunker in Wasilla.
I don't want a president who says "family first." No.
There are no more political solutions to the problem of the out-of-control federal government. We are going to have to have a president who is willing to BREAK THE SO-CALLED LAW and EVEN BE IMPEACHED for firing millions of bureaucrats and closing whole departments over the objections of Congress. It is the only way.
Damn straight! This isn't about fixing the GOP brand....this is pure survival. If I can have my say between a head cold and brain cancer, you bet I will make my choice. See the tagline!
Yep, that's the answer all right. ...that'll show those Republicans!
- NOT -
A Ron Paul or Sarah Palin 3rd Party bid is lunacy!
DTogo [to Palin]: So... why are you sitting out perhaps the most important presidential election in America’s brief history??
dirtboy: Largely because the MSM has destroyed her standing with much of the American people?
I’m going to go with dirtboy here and add that if Palin had run, I would be terrified for her life. Just look at the frothing insanity of the OWS scum. Now imagine the level that insanity could reach with their Soros/DNC/union/LSM puppetmasters instigating them against Palin.
Sad to say, but that may well be a reason to stay out of the race.
i’m waiting for Sarah. if it’d help get her into the race, i’d walk from florida to alaska and ask her to help our country.
she has the ability. she has the history. she also, probably, fears for the safety of her family, rightly so.
i would personally stand guard to insure her and her family were safe... and i’m sure i wouldn’t be alone.
i don’t pray very often... but i’ve found myself praying she would help save us from ourselves.
we’re on the edge... and Sarah is the only chance this country has.
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