I blame her father for misguiding her. He told her once that I was a liberal. She asked, "What's that?" and he replied, the enemy.
I am the enemy in my family.
That's okay...better than being the ignorant.
Today, Sarah Palin is no longer Governor of Alaska. Some of my friends see this as a bad thing--they are afraid that Mrs. Palin will gain momentum and potentially more support to help her raise a bid for the 2012 election. But I don't. I think that the Ethics Violations (and the half million dollars she's already forked out personally for her defense) offend most progressive, reasonable Americans. Her true lack of experience is frightening. Now she can add another adjective to her resume--quitter. I don't think the American people are too keen on having a public servant who is willing to quit mid-term. What happens if the Presidency gets too hard for her? What then? One of the greatest lessons my Dad ever taught me was that once you start something, you don't quit (so I wonder what he thinks of his girl Palin, now?). Quitting is a true character flaw! Forget that she was willing to abandon a special needs child to seek her own political gain. Forget that her teenage daughter was knocked up before she graduated high school (and seriously? that is a reflection on the parents, no matter how the Republican pundants try to spin it). Once she begins her multi-million dollar book and speaking tour, pays off her debt, gets some more designer clothes, and continues putting her foot in her mouth...America will wisen up. People are disabled financially and her "folksy charm" isn't going to make them feel better when she has private jets and the like.
Yeah, 100,000 people follow her on twitter. 10 times that follow Ashton Kutcher. There are over 300 million Americans. Sarah Palin is small potatoes. People still remember the catastrophe that was the Katie Curric interview. Or that Palin believes she can see Russia from her back yard...or that Joe completely annilated her in the Vice Presidential Debate. She wants to run with the big boys (and girls...I would have LOVED to see Hillary run her down) but she can't...and if the Republicans are going to be that ignorant as to nominate her...then you ain't seen nothing yet. BO will mop the floor with her so bad, she'll turn down the nomination before she gets a chance to apply her lipstick!
As for my misguided cousin...I still have hope. She's only in the 5th grade...and it is kinda cute when she dresses up like Palin and wears her "Palin Power" button...but she doesn't really know better, she doesn't have a chance to know any better. I have seen her generosity, love, and progressive nature--once she gets a chance to really "get" what is going on, she'll move over to my side.
And then we'll be allies.
Lori:
ReplyDeleteMy father is far from ignorant. He is one of the smartest people in this world. He has led me in the right direction and Im far from misguided. Im not pleased at all with this message and this upsets me. You do not blame my father for leading me to the wrong side. I believe in my parents political opinions. If you think someday in your perfect world that everyone in this country will love Obama you can keep dreaming. Obama flew Michelle to New York on a date in Air Force 1 at OUR expense. I am not "misguided youth" I am "guided youth." If my parents have taught me one thing it is that Just because someone has different opinions then you,doesnt make them ignorant. And I "get" what is going on in the world just fine thank you.
P.S. My "ignorant" dad said the unenployment rate is going up 12%. Hows that "hope and change" thing working for you?
My dad wrote 1 sentence and my mom wrote 1 sentence. Guess which 2?