Poor, Pitiful Palin - Page 4

Undertoad · 11-20-2009, 08:22 AM

We worked that issue at the time and found nothing there. Here's the deal:

When Palin was first announced, there was a media fishing ~~expedition~~frenzy that moved to Wasilla for about three weeks, looking for garbage. They interviewed her political enemies. The library story was one of the things they came back with. It was a non-story, as no books were banned and nobody lost their job.

The non-story was widely played presenting Palin as a book-burner and unreasonable mayor. This information was somehow coupled with a bureaucratic approach where all city officials are fired and re-hired, and many people repeated the notion that the librarian refused to ban the books and was fired.

TheMercenary · 11-20-2009, 10:15 AM

Why are liberals so afraid of her? Because she wrote a book?

11-20-2009, 10:25 AM

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Why are liberals so afraid of her? Because she wrote a book?

It is quite the contrary.

I cant speak for all liberals, but I LOVE the character known as Sarah Palin. She brings a smile to my face every time I see her on the news or hear her speak.

It is a wildly entertaining show, knowing that she is the most visible and popular (and unpopular at the same time) Republican on the national scene.

It is the Republican establishment that is afraid that she wont go away.

glatt · 11-20-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary

Why are liberals so afraid of her? Because she wrote a book?

Speaking for myself, I'm amazed and horrified that Bush 2 ever made it to the White House, and was reelected. If somebody like him is able to make it into the White House, then somebody like Palin can absolutely make it there too. I don't think she has the the right qualities to hold any position of authority, but she came fairly close to the most important position in the free world, and it's possible she will again.

TheMercenary · 11-20-2009, 10:46 AM

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Speaking for myself, I'm amazed and horrified that Bush 2 ever made it to the White House, and was reelected. If somebody like him is able to make it into the White House, then somebody like Palin can absolutely make it there too. I don't think she has the the right qualities to hold any position of authority, but she came fairly close to the most important position in the free world, and it's possible she will again.

I agree with every thing except the thought that, " she came fairly close to the most important position in the free world." She never had a chance. But I have enjoyed all the frothing by the left as her new book has come out. It is like Kabuki Theater.

SamIam · 11-20-2009, 11:04 AM

I think Palin is high comedy. You can never lose, though, by betting on the stupidity of American voters.

Spexxvet · 11-20-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary

Why are liberals so afraid of her? Because she wrote a book?

Not afraid of "her". She would make a poor leader, and we're afraid stupid people will elect her.

xoxoxoBruce · 11-21-2009, 04:25 AM

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Not afraid of "her". She would make a poor leader, and we're afraid stupid people will elect her.

Yes, except for Quayle, the major party's choices of candidates were people that you might note vote for, but you didn't have to worry about them causing an Apocalypse.

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...and then use her influence for support of a candidate she personally endorses. If she tells her base that "candidate X" is a good choice, there is a good chance her base will support that candidate.

The Republican Oprah.

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Therefore, no matter what is said here, or MSNBC, I will support her.

No surprise there.

Glinda · 11-21-2009, 01:29 PM

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Palin addresses dejected fans on book tour

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8mAZhOJIfI

The video above shows how upset Palin fans were as Palin was unable to fill everyone's request for an autograph at a book signing on Thursday in Noblesville, IN. Outside the Borders bookstore, fans shouted, "Sign our books! Sign our books!" as Palin's bus drove away, heading for the next book tour stop.

The estimated 100 or so disappointed fans were reportedly given signed pieces of paper, while some demanded refunds. Most fans were dejected because they never received an apology. However, late Friday night, Palin addressed her fans on her Facebook page:

"The response on this book tour has been overwhelming. We are truly humbled, and I thank you.

I've been told that yesterday there were supporters in Noblesville who stood in long lines for hours in the cold and rain, and the book signing event ended without a chance to say hello to everyone who showed up. I am so sorry. We are working on a solution for those who were left behind.

I apologize."

"I've been told?!" She couldn't hear the shouting from inside her fancy bus? She refused to look out a window?

Ms. Palin's "quitting early" stunt last night kinda reminds me of something else she did not long ago...

xoxoxoBruce · 11-21-2009, 01:50 PM

I find it tough to hold her personally responsible for this gaffe, because I doubt she's in charge.
This tour is like a campaign, organized by the publisher, with a group of handlers, and a whole lot of logistics to coordinate. I'll bet Palin is busy jumping through hoops, in this dog & pony show, and could have been completely unaware of what was happening in Noblesville.

Griff · 11-21-2009, 01:52 PM

I've been told that yesterday there were supporters in Noblesville who stood in long lines for hours in the cold and rain, and the book signing event ended without a chance to say hello to everyone who showed up. I am so sorry. We are working on a solution for those who were left behind.

Interesting language choice...

Spexxvet · 11-23-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Glinda

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The video above shows how upset Palin fans were as Palin was unable to fill everyone's request for an autograph at a book signing on Thursday in Noblesville, IN. Outside the Borders bookstore, fans shouted, "Sign our books! Sign our books!" as Palin's bus drove away, heading for the next book tour stop.

The estimated 100 or so disappointed fans were reportedly given signed pieces of paper, while some demanded refunds. Most fans were dejected because they never received an apology. However, late Friday night, Palin addressed her fans on her Facebook page:

"The response on this book tour has been overwhelming. We are truly humbled, and I thank you.

I've been told that yesterday there were supporters in Noblesville who stood in long lines for hours in the cold and rain, and the book signing event ended without a chance to say hello to everyone who showed up. I am so sorry. We are working on a solution for those who were left behind.

I apologize."

"I've been told?!" She couldn't hear the shouting from inside her fancy bus? She refused to look out a window?

Ms. Palin's "quitting early" stunt last night kinda reminds me of something else she did not long ago...

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We are truly humbled

Now she thinks she's royalty.

Undertoad · 11-20-2009, 10:46 AM

Liberals love her as a punching bag.

After her departure from Alaska, we can dismiss any possibility that she would be on a national ticket. She is a highly divisive figure, either deeply loved or deeply hated; and furthermore she will remain a generally poor candidate, not cut out for a national campaign. This is now a cash run.

TheMercenary · 11-20-2009, 10:48 AM

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Liberals aren't afraid of her. They love her as a punching bag.

If they would ignore her she would be more marginalized. IMHO, the more attention they give her the more hard core right wings flock to her just to piss off the left. I think she may have a chance to get into the senate or house but that is about it.

piercehawkeye45 · 11-20-2009, 12:32 PM

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If they would ignore her she would be more marginalized. IMHO, the more attention they give her the more hard core right wings flock to her just to piss off the left. I think she may have a chance to get into the senate or house but that is about it.

There are still a lot of roles she can fulfill, depending on how split the Republican party is. She could be doing this for cash, as UT suggests, and then use her influence for support of a candidate she personally endorses. If she tells her base that "candidate X" is a good choice, there is a good chance her base will support that candidate. Another scenario is that she may make a presidential run solely to try to influence the race. Even if she will lose, she will have a large influence on the race and her political opponents will be forced to fill the voter vacuum when she drops out, making the winning candidate closer to her views then if she didn't run. She could also be delusional.

11-20-2009, 10:15 AM	#2
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Why are liberals so afraid of her? Because she wrote a book? __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

11-21-2009, 01:50 PM	#10
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I find it tough to hold her personally responsible for this gaffe, because I doubt she's in charge. This tour is like a campaign, organized by the publisher, with a group of handlers, and a whole lot of logistics to coordinate. I'll bet Palin is busy jumping through hoops, in this dog & pony show, and could have been completely unaware of what was happening in Noblesville. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-21-2009, 01:52 PM	#11
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I've been told that yesterday there were supporters in Noblesville who stood in long lines for hours in the cold and rain, and the book signing event ended without a chance to say hello to everyone who showed up. I am so sorry. We are working on a solution for those who were left behind. Interesting language choice... __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

11-20-2009, 08:22 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	We worked that issue at the time and found nothing there. Here's the deal: When Palin was first announced, there was a media fishing ~~expedition~~frenzy that moved to Wasilla for about three weeks, looking for garbage. They interviewed her political enemies. The library story was one of the things they came back with. It was a non-story, as no books were banned and nobody lost their job. The non-story was widely played presenting Palin as a book-burner and unreasonable mayor. This information was somehow coupled with a bureaucratic approach where all city officials are fired and re-hired, and many people repeated the notion that the librarian refused to ban the books and was fired.

11-20-2009, 11:04 AM	#6
SamIam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Not here Posts: 2,655	I think Palin is high comedy. You can never lose, though, by betting on the stupidity of American voters.

11-20-2009, 10:46 AM	#13
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Liberals love her as a punching bag. After her departure from Alaska, we can dismiss any possibility that she would be on a national ticket. She is a highly divisive figure, either deeply loved or deeply hated; and furthermore she will remain a generally poor candidate, not cut out for a national campaign. This is now a cash run.

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