Commentary: Lipstick on a rogue

Jay D.
11/22/2009 9:33 AM

Nothing like a little Sunday morning bickering to get the blood pumping. Personally, I'm glad Sara Palin has new handlers, she was in desperate need of new handlers. Her book has been out a week and the insidious left/right wing media is all over it like _______ on _______. (mad libs!). People are obviously fascinated, and you can count me in as one of those people. I do not think she would make a good president whatsoever, and I think the women opposed to her are the women who are able to spot a puppet. In the meantime, what a show!

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Jay D.
11/22/2009 9:00 AM

*yawn*

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Bob K.
Atwater, MN     11/22/2009 7:48 AM

This is what I like about Carie L. She posted "Yes, Brian - Sarah Palin was Governor... for a year". Having been elected in Nov, 2006, Inaugurated in Jan, 2007, serving until Jul, 2009, makes her service as governor a total of 2 years and 7 months. Typical of some posters who just can't seem to get their facts correct.

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joe r.
Willmar, MN     11/22/2009 2:42 AM

Todd this is what I mean about people like Larry, he hears something from Rush, who is usually behind some of these misleading or false statements. Larry then repeats them as if they are fact, and he has researched them. No doubt Larry will swear to a lie, then after he was proven wrong, he will swear he never made the comment. We have been there before Todd.

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Brian K.
11/22/2009 1:02 AM

Carie L....but BO had so much experience........how hypicritical......wow.......both of these clowns are not experienced enough to run the country.......but that didn't stop both these pathetic parties from voting them in during the primaries. Its funny though how poeple like you jump on her for lack of experience but you refuse to do the same for BO. Neither one of them are qualified for the job......but hey......lets jump on the beauty queen.....why?....because she is a woman. Wow!!!!

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Bob K.
Atwater, MN     11/22/2009 12:40 AM

joe r. i gave links to the facts - all you do is post denials with no links or facts. I win.

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Carie L.
Granite Falls, MN     11/22/2009 12:29 AM

Yes, Brian - Sarah Palin was Governor... for a year. She was also a beauty queen, and a sports caster. Being Governor of a state for one year does not presidential material make. I'm sorry, but, Sarah's down home Alaskan charm will not carry her thru meetings and negotiations with foreign leaders. She lacks credibility, frankly. Sarah is not incredibly interested in educating herself about issues, here or abroad. Sarah likes to talk... and Sarah likes applause in response... and now Sarah is liking the money and publicity that's come with her book. Good for Sarah - seriously... good for her. But, is she presidential?? No - absolutely not. -- And there you go, again, Brian... commenting that my so-called hatred for Sarah Palin is because she is successful. That is not it, Brian - get over it. I am not jealous of Sarah Palin, not in the least. And, to be honest, I see success in my own life - and I don't spend any time comparing mine to hers. It's not relavent - I do not aspire to Sarah's lifestyle, I don't feel threatened by Sarah, and I don't hate her. It's not personal - but you can't seem to see it is anything but. Why is that?

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Brian K.
11/22/2009 12:11 AM

Planet earth to Carie L(and Goodman as well I guess).......she was a Governor. I would say that is better than a little league coach....I mean a city organizer.....or what ever the %$#% that screw up did before becoming a Senator......I mean.....and Candidate getting paid to not be a Senator. She is exactly the same as that clown we have running the country now....but it is funny you only choose to bash her. And then you bash us because of your hate towards her....maybe it is because she is successful? Frankly, I don't give a hoot about her.......and I think she would have stunk as a Pres....but hey, look at the dork we have messing things up now.......now what's the difference. Also, "Lipstick on a rogue"...........I mean come on...........

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joe r.
Willmar, MN     11/22/2009 12:08 AM

Bob K the stratigic air commander looked into the allegations of violations of air space by the Russians, and stated there was no evidence of any violations. As for the information you have obtained who knows what some others are stating. I only know what I heard and seen when it was on TV. Also for your info Bob K, McCain came to the aid of Palin and claimed there were incursions and she was briefed by the military, But the military has suggested that the Russians flew close to US boundaries, but have not crossed into them as far as they know. Palin also stated to Katie Couric CBS that she has experience with Russia during trade missions. However it was told by the McCain campaign she has had neither no negotiations, or dealings with any Russian officials. Palin stuggled to explain her comments to Katie, but of course Bob K while you were looking up dirt on Obama you must have over looked this interview, or your are blocking it out, because it was an embarrassment. Either way Bob K you offer no evidence and your creditability is no better then Larry's.

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Carie L.
Granite Falls, MN     11/21/2009 11:45 PM

I am getting pretty tired of listening to men bash women who dislike Palin... all the snide comments, the assumptions that, because we're women, not taking Sarah Palin seriously as a politicial must mean that we're jealous... I guess, because women are "catty like that". Because, gee, there can't be any other reason for a woman not to feel like Palin is a serious, legitimate contender. -- You know what that is? Men thinking that women are incapable of forming an opinion of another woman based on substance - women are incapable of "sizing up" other women in the way men size up other men... we're just too superficial, apparently. This commentary by Goodman is practical, and smart... and is not some jealous, pity party rant. To think it is, is nothing short of a general disservice to all women... and that includes Sarah Palin.

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