Critics on right say Palin is 'becoming Al Sharpton, Alaska edition'

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

Oh god why can't she just disappear into oblivion like some bad case of bird flu...

http://nation.foxnews.com/culture/2011/01/17/palin-i-will-take-darts-and-arrows-because-i-know-others-have-my-back

Palin: 'They're Not Going to Shut Me Up'

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Rush stands up for Sister Sarah:

Look, I could understand not wanting her to be the nominee, I can understand thinking there's somebody better, but this? There's an all-out assault on her by our guys that puzzles me -- and now this latest to say that she's Al Sharpton? Our version of Al Sharpton in Alaska? So you guys gotta help me out out there. Somebody's gonna have to explain this to me because it makes no sense. You know, I'm totally immersed in logic and common sense, and some of this doesn't register that way for me. I don't get it.

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I think the simple explanation here is, if you want to be an accredited intellectual, one of the tests is, do you hate Sarah Palin? Do you think she represents a pox? Is she a danger to whatever? If you do, then you will pass the test and you are, therefore, an accredited intellectual.

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There are, I think, elements of the conservative intellectual movement today who are looking to be the next Buckley excommunicating the next Bircher, whoever it might be, movement individual, what have you.

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Some of these conservative intellectuals were totally smitten with Obama at the outset, remember? Totally smitten with Obama. In the case of David Brooks, it was because of the freaking crease in his pants. He said that. "The crease in his pants made me know he was going to be president." And these are the intellectuals. But to these guys Obama was like them. They were like Obama at the outset. I don't think too many of them want to be perceived as like Obama now, but the outset. But Palin, never. They never see themselves as like Sarah Palin, for obvious reasons, be it the pedigree, the education, all the other things.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

To be honest, Palin does not do a lot for me. She is a bit of a chunky monkey and the whiny voice could just never replace Russian sweet nothings whispered in my ear, but still, if she is Alaska's version of Al Sharpton can we see Alaska's version of the "Sprots Illustrated Swimsuit Edition" PLEASE?

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

If she runs for the nomination, do you promise to admit you were wrong?

I can say she shouldn't run. I think she is way to much an ego-maniacova (Russian for woman ego-maniac)not to. I think she will and then she will quit half way through.

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

chunky? The woman runs marathons.

[B_J 2,752]

I don't think she'll run; I think she loses too much "stature" if she runs and doesn't get the nomination. (and the word stature is in quotes for a reason)

I'm curious though, when the nominee is chosen; will that person want her endorsement or not?

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

I just want to see her and Bristol in a Hustler lay out. They could title the issue "Palin's Alaska" It could be like her "grand finale" to the public. After that she can go stick her head in the sand for all I care.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

To be honest, Palin does not do a lot for me. She is a bit of a chunky monkey and the whiny voice could just never replace Russian sweet nothings whispered in my ear, but still, if she is Alaska's version of Al Sharpton can we see Alaska's version of the "Sprots Illustrated Swimsuit Edition" PLEASE?

I think you broke your greenhouse when you cast that stone

She will run for the nomination and when she does you can tell us she's not serious about it. Then when she wins it, you can tell us this is a gimme for Obama because Palin's not serious. Then when she wins, you can tell us about who the real powers behind the throne are because Palin's only in it to get her face on TV and the post-Presidency lecture circuit career.

I think she might run for the nomination despite not having much of a chance of securing it - then she could write another book about how the media and libruls tore her down.

Edited March 15, 2011 by Ron Burgundy

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I think you broke your greenhouse when you cast that stone

Why? It is OK for men to be chunky.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Why? It is OK for men to be chunky.

Why is it not OK for women to be chunky? I'd sure like to hear a straight answer to that one.

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

someone who is capable of running 26 miles in under 4 hours is not chunky

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

someone who is capable of running 26 miles in under 4 hours is not chunky

Or unfit.

[james&olya 1,121]

chunky? The woman runs marathons.

Right! The same way she does everything, including work as governor. Do the sound bite part and then it is splitsville! I hope she does run! Helps guarantee republican defeat!

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

Look, I'm not a fan of Sarah Palin's politics but the woman does run in marathons and has a sub-4 hour time, which is pretty impressive for a non-competitive female runner over 40.

You can not train for those distances and be "chunky"

[james&olya 1,121]

Look, I'm not a fan of Sarah Palin's politics but the woman does run in marathons and has a sub-4 hour time, which is pretty impressive for a non-competitive female runner over 40.

You can not train for those distances and be "chunky"

I could not care less if she is chunky, obese, anorectic, or a 'hottie'! She is an idiot! Does her body shape really matter when it comes to electing a president?