Writing Sarah Off (VDH on Palin)

National Review Online ^ | July 4, 2009 | Victor Davis Hanson

[McBuff]

I hate it when our side falls to the erroneous idea that an elected official must be judge based on their profession political experience. First of all, the Left doesn't give a crap about that for their side. . .just look at the present idiot in the White House. . .secondly. . the bogus standard of "experience" is just a euphemism for the inside the beltway crowd to discredit anyone not of their own choosing and not while to bend their knee at their altar.

Sarah Palin would make a great President because of her character, her brightness, her values, her life experience in rugged Alaska, her ability to pull together a team of like-minded conservatives that could understand that it's not about them. ..its about serving the country. . .THIS IS WHAT THE FOUNDER'S INTENDED. . .I want to barf when conservatives whine because they want a President that can fit the Camelot model. . .well the Camelot model is a hoax and masks the reality of corruption that rots the nations soul. GROW UP AMERICA. . .Start electing people who understand the nation is about a Creed and not about mesmerizing personalities. Consider the wise words of President James Monroe:

Republics demanded virtue. Monarchies could rely on coercion and “dazzling splendor” to suppress self-interest or factions; republics relied on the goodness of the people to put aside private interest for public good.

[ejonesie22]

Actually read on Thatcher, she had some similar issues early on.

Under estimating Palin has great risks IMHO.

Anyone can learn policy, hire knowledge, but charisma? It is either there or it isn't.

I have seen the crowds. If she can maintain that, the rest will follow.

Indeed I think that is what this will be all about in the long run..

[seton89]

http://womensissues.about.com/b/2009/07/03/why-is-palin-quitting-ask-auburn-ny.htm

Why Is Palin Quitting? Ask Auburn, NY
Friday July 3, 2009
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin did some traveling in June. And one of the places she visited was Auburn, NY, the home of former Secretary of State William Seward, the mastermind who brokered the purchase of Alaska from Russia under President Andrew Johnson.
To say she received a hero’s welcome would be an understatement. She rode in a parade down streets jammed with gushing well-wishers. Local television showed smiling faces — young, old, male, female — all saying how attrractive she was, how sweet, how much they admired her.
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[Deb]

In the end Thatcher was sabotaged and defeated by the ancient men in her own party.

Not one, single elected Republican or conservative is standing behind Sarah. McCain is a disgrace.

[blackie]

"Remember Jarbidge! It’s Independence Day!"

I remember Jarbidge...nine years ago!!

[Servant of the Cross]

Yes. Toomey and Rubio for sure. Whoever is running against Reid in Nevada for starters.

Also, it would be great to see her make an appearance in Honduras in support of the legal, constitutional government.

[cliff630]

Come on now, don't be negative. She is now MORE
unstoppable.

Here's what to say to anyone who cuts Sarah down.

"You know, sir/madam your setiments about Palin are
EXACTLY how I and so many of my friends feel about
Obama, the most unqualified person to ever serve as
our President."

[libbylu]

Beg to differ, Sarah is our Maggie Thatcher.

[Servant of the Cross]

0bama has unfortunately proven that we live in an ‘American Idol’ culture, which has infected our politics. Sarah has the “It” factor that can compete in this arena. IMO, Fred would be President right now except for this AI filter.

[McGruff]

Nobody know what Sarah Palin’s future is except her and her family.

[McBuff]

Couldn’t you say the same thing to the signers of the Declaration of Independence? Virtually each one, by signing, destroyed the well-being of their families. . .sometimes families must sacrifice for a greater cause. . .the family is important but the call of duty for the sake of this great nation supersedes the demands of the family. Think of the fighting Sullivans. . .if we become a nation that is unwilling to rise to such levels or even to honor it. . .I indeed tremble for my nation.

[upchuck]

Please Sarah, don’t wait until 2016. If you do you’ll find there’s no country to govern.

Gotta be 2012.

[Servant of the Cross]

VDH (my future husband)

I heard he loves mastiffs ....

[Deb]

You need to read a book on Thatcher. Failing that, read her tribute to Reagan after his death.

I love Sarah and she's the only reason I dragged myself to vote for McCain, but if she's "our Maggie Thatcher" we're in pretty bad shape.

The past year will certainly toughen and season her, but Sarah is years away from the command of the issues that Thatcher had. And Thatcher never walked off the battlefield.

Being in a fan club is not the same as being part of a movement.

[duckln]

If Sarah needs to be at home for her kids then so does everyone else!

What an idiotic appraisal on your part. Especially when this is an historic opportunity to save America, given we have an exception candidate.

[Deb]

OMG! The face of heaven!!

[ejonesie22]

Sad isn’t it.

So close to being winners they decide to lose..

[ejonesie22]

The huddled masses don’t do serious until they are in trouble.

[Deb]

I am really stunned at the way she is being left dangling out there. Where is my hero, Duncan Hunter?? Dammit.

On another thread someone suggested she go to Honduras and stand with the new government. I think that's brilliant!

[ejonesie22]

She has options now that she did not have before.

I doubt Duncan will chime in. God knows I love him, but making play of the topic of the day is something he has never been good at, though in the long run when he finally does chime in he is usually right.

Just wish he had made a habit of doing that on the front end, things might be different.