Palin Power

Palin Power

I was really depressed when I found out that Republicans had selected John McCain to run in the '08 elections. I was definitely not a fan to begin with, but I knew there was no way he could possibly compete with Obama fever. But my outlook brightened considerably when I got word that Sarah Palin would be his running mate. The RINO would be forced to reckon with a true elephant. It was now a dream ticket. She is such a powerhouse, with a contagious excitement that easily tops Obama's “Yes we can” platform. The more liberal McCain might be more attractive to democrats and disillusioned republicans, and any socialist deeds he might be inclined to would be kept in check by the ever- conservative Palin. It was now a ticket I could definitely get on board with.

Palin was a breath of fresh air to the Republican party. She incited a fresh enthusiasm that we truly could have change without sacrificing our principles. Liberals saw this, and it scared the hell out of them. Here was a woman who truly had everything, family, career, looks, charisma, and a run for the highest office in the country. (And she did this on her own. She didn't have to ride on anyone's coattails). You really can't hope to get much better than that. You'd think that the feminists would love her. The only problem is, she didn't do it their way. She didn't count on government handouts. She sent her son off to war. She didn't believe in “choice,” and acted out those beliefs in her everyday life.

Liberals certainly weren't going to have any of this. Because they recognized what a threat they were, they made sure that McCain was painted in the same hues as Bush, although the two couldn't be more different. And the popular Alaskan governor had to be quickly cut down to size.

They constantly pummeled her with inexperience allegations, which is simply ludicrous given her opponent's level. Her experience as Governor gave her more executive experience than Obama. She has experience running both City and State, as Governor and Mayor. She has experience lowering taxes as well as building an oil pipeline, which helped meet the energy needs of Alaska. She did all this while raising a family and giving birth to a newborn baby, herself. She didn't even let having her water break stop her speech at a conference in Texas. Is she Superwoman or what?

In 1992, when she was just 28, she began her two three-year terms on the city council of Wasilla, Alaska. This was prompted by a concern that the revenue from new sales tax would be spent recklessly.
Although she labeled herself as a conservative Christian, and the particular church she went to disapproved of alcohol. She surprised her opponent, and probably everyone else, by voting against a bill that would force bars to close 2 hours early,

It's understandable that Hilary had to be feeling a bit one-upped by Palin. In fact, according to the NY Daily News, In September '08, Hilary Clinton angrily backed out of a pro-Israel, anti-Iran rally when she learned that Sarah Palin would be there as well. She was so threatened that she got her leftist cronies to disinvite Palin.

Erik Sean Nelson, of The Huffington Post wrote a very offensive piece entitled, Palin will Run in '12 On More Retardation Platform. In fact, the article was so offensive that he pulled it. In it's place is an apology.

While it's true that every public figure must develop “thick skin.” There is something very venomous about the attacks Sarah Palin has had to endure. She'll have 4 years to regroup, unencumbered by the duties of Governorship, hopefully to make a run in 2012.

c. 2009