PALIN: PIT BULL
What's the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull? Lip stick.
-Sarah Palin
I imagine Sarah Palin's RNC address surprised a lot of people. She and her entire family have suffered a week of relentless media attacks, yet tonight, she spoke confidently, assertively, and passionately in a major speech that accomplished four vital tasks:
- She defended herself, her family, her state, and her values.
- She aligned herself with small town, working class America. From this point forward, as far as the GOP will have voters believe, an attack on Sarah Palin is an attack on rural, working class American values.
- She vigorously attacked Barack Obama, rehashing his infamous "bitter" comment in San Francisco, mocking him as a celebrity, and furthering the claim that he is an elitist.
- She evoked admiration for John McCain, breathing fresh life into his P.O.W. mythology.
The Democrats are in a pickle--Sarah Palin has circumvented their early attacks. She can level harsh criticisms against the Democratic ticket, and at this point, they can't do much to refute her without seeming to alienate an entire, vital demographic.
Sarah Palin created a persona tonight that will be a huge boon for the Republicans. This could spell danger for the Democrats if they don't find a way to neutralize her rhetoric.
16 comments:
Based on the Republican argument that Gov. Palin has more experience than anyone on the Dem's ticket. Following that reasoning John McCain, also has NO experience other than the hardships he endured for America. If that is the case then any disabled vet is ready to be the commander and chief, and that is LUDICROUS. If Palin has more experience than Obama and Biden then she has more experience than McCain. The republicans are trying to have it both ways and no one is calling them it on it, and I find it disgusting.
I firmly believe that McCain is experienced enough to lead the country. My only issue is that McCain does not have a clear vision for where the country should be lead. His vision has become clouded by the Bush Presidency and a divisive agenda of the far right conservatives. I have been leaning towards Obama, but this RNC, and Palin's speech, has pushed me firmly away from McCain.
I am sad that McCain is no longer the man that ran against Bush in 2000, and is now being forced to be the politician that runs a campaign that is classic smear.
I'm fairly thick-skinned, but I won't vote for a person that I can't imagine "liking". Palin seems like one of those nasty, nasty back-stabbing middle school girls that I remember from my youth. You know -- the ones that got in cat fights and pulled people's hair out.
Having someone like that as VP and backup for the top spot???
No way,
BD
The only task that Sarah Palin accomplished last night is letting everyone know that she can be nasty, sarcastic, and cynical like the rest of the republicans. She did not talk about what their plans were because they have no vision or direction.
I couldn't decide whether or not to watch her speech. I did.... it was like watching a train wreck. It's a horrible tragedy, but you just can't make yourself turn away. She was entertaining... So is the Circus, but I don't want a Clown to run the Country anymore than I want to see Palin in a position to run it. The only reason she was selected was to draw attention away from Obama and to the Republicans. I'm insulted by the fact that they think the American public is that naive. The Republican were desperate to make history. All they managed to do is make fools of themselves, and THAT will go down in history.
GO OBAMA/BIDEN!!!
I am pleased to see these comments. Sarah Palin has struck a chord that has you realizing that Obama is a joke. The Democratic party has repeated the "McGovern Mistake" and now have no choice but to cry "unfair". We have been waiting for the truth to come out as the media has prevented any of it thus far. And while they had, and still have, no intention of forcing Obama to accountability for his words or ations, you can bet it won't take long to bring the entire establishment to bear on Sarah. It appears though that they may have their hands full with one that will fight back.
Come on Obama, step up and be willing to come clean yourself!
McCain and Palin have way more experience then Obama, and that is the truth
I can't believe that the republican party pimped a women-what an insult to all of us women who supported Hillary; Well, I heard it straight from Palins lips ( She basically called herself a bitch( a dog who wears lipstick!)
stshoreslady
Folks,
All this political stuff! Here's some music to unite everyone...
A new group from WI & MN... battleground states I guess,
www.thenewnorthstringband.com
"What's the difference beetween a hockey-mom and a pit bull? Lipstick" As a woman and a mother I find that remark to be tasteless and offensive. However, I do think it's a very apt description of Gov. Palin. All that she's shown to be is a pit bull; a mindless animal with only one purpose in life - to attack and keep fighting until either she or her opponent is dead. God help us if she makes it to the White House.
Obama/Biden '08
When will she actually face the media?
http://palincounter.blogspot.com/
America is to blame for 9-11 (Obama silent) Farrakhan is a great guy (Obama silent)The US Govt. created aids to kill blacks (Obama silent) Hey Barack, you're down in the polls (Obama - I'M OUTRAGED!!) I liked BO in the beginning but he never got past the shallow end of the substance pool. Now I'm undecided.
I don't know about you but I'm so tired of this Republican macho crap. If 8 years of a "Cowboy" wasn't enough, 4 more years of "The Maverick" just makes me sick to my stomach. This is just the same re-packaged politics, nothing has changed but the name. Sadly so many people just don't see it.
I am not for sure if Palin is drawn as a Pit bull but McCain is drawn as a Maverick Horse and a skunk in this political deck of cards. Check it out at http://www.newtsgames.com/politically-wild.html
Hey macho no no,
If you really think McCain is the same as Bush you are crazy! McCain backstabs his own party too much.
Willy,
I checked out that deck of cards you were talking about. I love it! They have captured the true spirit of politics by painting all of the politicians as wild animals!
THE LIPSTICK HOCKEY MOMA BARRACUDA ATTACK PUPPY IS REALLY A WHACK JOB AS HER OWN RNC FOLKS WOULD SAY AND SHE IS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE THE OBAMA LANDSLIDE ON TUESDAY.
AFTER THIS "ELECTION" HER "CAREER" IS OVER AND I HOPE SHE GETS IMPEACHED BACK HOME.SHE WOULD STAB HER MOTHER TO GET AHEAD AND SHE HAS THE BRAIN OF A FLEA. PROBABLY NEVER HAD AN ORGASM IN HER MISERABLE WRETCHED LIFE.
GOOD BYE YOU MISERABLE FREAKO NAZI WHACK JOB. OH YA AND I HEARD ABOUT YOU AND HUBBY BELONGING TO THAT WEIRDO PARTY WANTING TO SEPARATE FROM THE USA. YOU REALLY ARE PATRIOTIC I GUESS AND GOOD LUCK WITH THAT WITCH DOCTOR YOU DEAL WITH AND ALSO TROOPERGATE IS NOT YET OVER SO PREPARE.JOHNNY IS SENILE TO HAVE CHOSEN A FREAKY PIG LIKE YOU FOR THE PRESIDENCY
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