BillO: Palin’s numbers dropping because she won’t answer my questions

Posted by The Right Scoop on March 29th, 2011 in Politics | 132 Comments

BillO strikes again, suggesting that Palin’s numbers are dropping among independents because she’d rather give a speech than directly answer his questions:

“The same thing’s happening with Sarah Palin. Her favorability amongst Republicans and Independents has dropped four points in a month. And the reason I think it’s dropping is because she’s not engaging. Y’know, when I had her on this program, I asked her some specific questions, she didn’t want to answer them, she wanted to give a speech.”

This is the second time BillO has taken a swipe at Palin after she chided him for interrupting her. I don’t believe that his correlation theory for her declining poll numbers is correct and attributing it to her giving more of a ‘ball park’ answer to his question seems a bit much. Besides, she hasn’t even declared her candidacy and polls don’t really matter right now. All of this will change if she announces and begins to campaign.

What seems fairly clear to me though is that he is using his bully pulpit to get back at her for that little comment she made a few weeks ago.

(via Mediaite)

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Anonymous

With each passing day, bill “ted baxter” oreilly becomes more of a “You Lie!” hussein apologist who is massively arrogant, pompous, boorish, rude and nasty. Like hussein, baxter is nothing more than a self-absorbed, empty-suit hAHrvAHrd elitist who thinks he knows it all – and that is why he constantly buts-in and prevents his “guests” for even completing a sentence.

I don’t understand why anyone watches “ted baxter” oreilly when they can see his role model, the ORIGINAL TED BAXTER, on reruns of Mary Tyler Moore’s show.
http://twitter.com/shane77rose Shane

Bill is starting to look like some kind of a weird old stalker. HEY BILL…….Sarah Palin dosen’t need you………..YOU need her. LOL!!!!! Poor old guy.
Anonymous

Guess she really did cut him down to size back then. Wow! Ted Baxter you really are struggling to get over that Governor Palin cut down your ego to size. Tell you what? Take all the time you need to recover and massage your ego. Governor Palin has moved on, last night she flayed skin off of “The Won”, so you don’t matter when it comes to it. But you massage that ego OK Teddy!
http://twitter.com/akaLeppod Leppod

BillO’s narcissism rivals that of Obama.

Anonymous

AMEN !!!!

http://www.solitudeholdings.com/blog1/ Dan C

Sarah will not be bullied by O’Reilly or anyone else and he did not like it!

poljunkie

Thats one of the reasons we like her Dan!!!

Johnschaffran

I am telling you that I am sick and tired of RINOS yes RINOS like Bill in the so called conservative establishment that think Palin could not be a fine commander in chief. What more does this woman need to prove? Across the board she is a hard core conservative Reagan type and this country would be a much better place with her in the WH.

Anonymous

O’Reilly is not a Republican or any kind of conservative. He never has been. He’s a pro-life Catholic who hates child molesters. That’s it. Other than that he’s a flaming liberal.

Anonymous

Plus he hates women. Check him out.

Cheryl~

He doesn’t hate women-do you know who is wife is?

Anonymous

Let me tell you; BillO is worse than MSMBC; he is a cheat an a liar.

He knows he is not speaking the truth; but because his big ego has been hurt ( Sarah Palin asked him not to interrupt) he is performing a “jihad” against Sarah Palin to satisfy his ego.

For the past two years Sarah Palin has worked tirelessly to fight Obama’s policies and elect conservatives; Sarah Palin was #1 in the fight while others were sitting on the fence.

Who led the fight against Obamacare?
Which political leader, is most responsible for the Republican sweep in November?
Who led the successful fight against cap and tax?
Who flew down to Arizona to stand shoulder to shoulder with Governor Jan Brewer in her fight to force Obama to protect the border?
Who has been more vocal in attacking Obama’s disastrous fiscal policies?

Sarah Palin gave countless interviews; not only to foxnews but also to Roberts ,BBC, NYT, etc.
She went to Long Island a gave a well received Q&A ; the same in India.
http://www.planettron.com NickDeringer

I stopped watching BillO ages ago. He is all ego and no brain. He has lost touch with the reality of the political scene and has become a self-referencing popinjay.

It’s just a matter of time before Beck takes over his spot in the ratings war.

http://profiles.google.com/cassandra.dublin Cassandra C.

As much as I love Glenn Beck, I don’t know he will survive the current hate campaign meant to silence him unscathed. We shall see.
Cheryl~

Do you really believe that?
Anonymous

Bill O’Reilly is ignorant on Economics and is pretty much knee jerk and establishment/elitist across the board. O’Reilly is a fake.
Anonymous

Gosh I hope you are correct.

Anonymous

I stopped watching him two years ago. He’s a slobbering excuse for “white guilt.” Maybe she didn’t breathe heavy enough for him.
http://profiles.google.com/cassandra.dublin Cassandra C.

He is an ASSHOLE and I am growing very weary of his schtick.

Up yours Bill. YOU gave OBAMA a FREE PASS on your show, you asked him NOTHING of worth, and yet you see fit to attack Sarah like the rest of the liberal vermin.

Your time is ticking away fella……..and it can’t be soon enough for me.

We have enough enemies to contend with, never mind this breed of subversive cretin who pretends to be an ally as he attempts to land a kick in to Palin.

We are awake at last, and this next election is not a joke. Elections have severe consequences.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_QHIB3HSTHJ6B7QZE6HGU6AMTYE Josh

I think that all of the true Tea Party audience has left Bill because he is a softy. Now he is pandering to the left to make them think he is “fair and balanced”. Pretty soon, you will see Bill cashing an MSNBC check while Beck takes his spot.
zytekfan

Nothing more than Bill trying to stir some crap up in order to improve his ratings…
Anonymous

Content warning for those with delicate sensibilities:

Poor Bernie Goldberg. Poor all of them who have to go on The Factor and swallow their pride and kiss Bill’s butt. And they all do it. It’s really pathetic. Bernie. Dick Morris. Glenn Beck. Laura Ingraham. Greg Guttfeld. They all bow to the God that is Bill O’Reilly. Michelle Malkin did it until Geraldo threatened to spit on her and Bill refused to take sides. And even then she just quietly stopped appearing on The Factor and stopped guest hosting and made some little blog post about how she just couldn’t do it anymore. But she wouldn’t say why because she still wanted that paycheck from Fox News. So now Malkin goes on Hannity, who everybody knows is loathed by Bill.

My guess is that Bill O’Reilly has a dick about 2 inches long. I’m not kidding or being facetious. That really would explain his personality. He’s a very tall guy. Something like 6’7″. But he’s so insecure and so small minded, it’s as if he’s suffering from classic short/balding syndrome. He’s balding, but he’s not short. So he has to be small in the dick. That would explain it. And that old wives tale about the size of mans feet being an indication of his manhood is not always accurate. I once dated a really big guy who couldn’t make to two inches erect. It was quite shocking, really. I didn’t know what to do with the poor little thing.

I honestly think that explains Bill’s problem.

Newyork197020

I do NOT have a delicate sensibility.

However, I DO think your post is vulgar and inappropriate.

Anonymous

I edited my content warning.

Anonymous

Jaynie. You have so many good points I want to encourage you to just stick to regular English and try not to go out there.

Norman Bates

Billy Boy you better get as many interviews with Obama in the next two years, because something tells me that for the next eight years after that, your going to be out in the cold as far as the next President is concerned. Right SARAH.
Anonymous

I think there is something else to this as well. Both Rush and Mark Levin love Sarah and it is well known within conservative circles that Bill can’t stand them. I think Billy takes some of this resentment out on her. And of course his big ego was hurt before this as well when sarah went on hannity’s show instead of his after the Arizona shooting. Gasp! How dare she! Just keep in mind folks that there is a lot of ego in broadcasting and no one’s ego is bigger than Bill Blowhard O’Reilly
Anonymous

I think there is something else to this as well. Both Rush and Mark Levin love Sarah and it is well known within conservative circles that Bill can’t stand them. I think Billy takes some of this resentment out on her. And of course his big ego was hurt before this as well when sarah went on hannity’s show instead of his after the Arizona shooting. Gasp! How dare she! Just keep in mind folks that there is a lot of ego in broadcasting and no one’s ego is bigger than Bill Blowhard O’Reilly
poljunkie

Here’s an interesting question, if Sarah Palin wins the primary will Bill O Reilly become gracious again towards her? …And would she even bother with him if he did?

Anonymous

Don’t bet on it. Once a jerk always a jerk.

Anonymous

There’s more to an answer than Yes Bill or No Bill, that seems to be all that BOR wants to hear.
Anonymous

Wimpy O’reilly used to whine during 2008 campaign because Palin wouldn’t appear on his show. To anyone comparing O’reilly to Ted Baxter. Watching Ted Baxter on Mary Tyler Moore show was entertaining. Watching Wimpy O is more like a dirty job.
http://www.facebook.com/ilikedavid David Landrum

Last week, both Laura Ingraham and Beck were clearly frustrated at O’Reilly when they were on the show. O’Reilly is on a week to week basis for me. I’ve cancelled all recordings on my DVR. I’m personally disappointed. I used to respect his opinion and now I just end up fast forwarding through his show.

poljunkie

us too- AND the filler with all the “regulars”- it’s gotten very annoying.
Anonymous

I never could watch him for a whole show. Too pompous.

Anonymous

Yes, it is all about you, Bill. I wish the two B.O.’s could refrain from saying “I” for a week. Of course, they would probably be frothing at the mouth after 15 minutes and collapsing in 30 minutes. Maybe, B.O. the spinner should consider that Ms. Palin numbers go down every time she is on his program. Wouldn’t it be great if the two B.O.’s could come out of their political closets and spare my sanity, anyway.

Anonymous

“Refrain from saying I”. Too funny. I have had that exact thought for both BO’s myself. To tell ya the truth I don’t think either of them could do it.

Anonymous

I stopped watching BOR months ago because I was fed up with the way he won’t let his guests speak. Now here he is taking another swipe at Sarah because she smacked him for it. He’s pathetic.

Ted Baxter without the wit or charm.
Newyork197020

I see a lot of BOR bashing.

For your consideration, I have worked in television news, and can tell you without question that people in the business can smell from a mile away the stall-for-time answer or the avoid-the-question-by-shifting-the-answer-to-another-subject kind of response. Plus consider that some do pre-interviews. Bottom line – BOR is tired of indirect, hazy answers … which ALL politicians routinely give.

Don’t be fools and think that any one of them is any different … including Palin.

I’m not taking sides here as I don’t have a horse in the race. I just want the best for this country and lament the loss of direction, values, and core principles.

But back on point – BOR is impatient, true. But frankly, with all the BS out there, I don’t blame him. It’s really rare when you learn something from a politician’s interview because they are spitting out buzz words and catch phrases.

By the time a politician gets to the point where they have a national audience (and even sooner actually), their words have become measured, controlled, artificial talking points.

Test your understanding of this concept by looking at a transcript of the gist of what your favorite politician is saying … then put those words into the mouth of a politician you don’t particularly like. What’s your reaction?

So, are you truly reacting to the message or the messenger?

Anonymous

You have got to be kidding me. Your excuses for his boorish behavior are lame. He is disrespectful to his guests. I can’t watch anymore because it has become apparent to me that he is a misogynistic narcissist. A lot of people are getting tired of BOR.
Anonymous

If Bill treated both conservatives and liberals the same I would agree with you. But he doesn’t.

Bill O’Reilly’s biggest weakness is the absolute total fear he has of being called a conservative. He gets physically upset at anyone who tries to make it seem as if he is biased towards the Right. He gets angry. He bristles at what he perceives as the Left’s opinion of him and he does everything he can to counter that perception.

So Bill O’Reilly treats all Republicans and conservatives like fools. He has a visible chip on his shoulder going into an interview with anyone who is not a flaming liberal. I’m not kidding. Watch him. It’s like he’s gearing up for a battle. He’s rude and impatient with all of them. The women get the worst of it, but he does it to the men, too.

But with liberals? Oh, it’s truly pathetic. His demeanor is totally different. He does everything but jump through the screen and kiss their butts. He compliments them profusely for appearing on the show and no matter what they say or do he never forgets to commend them for being such “stand up” people for having the “courage” to come on The Factor. He sucks up to people like Barney Frank who have provoked him into shouting matches because they use him to spout their crap. He just asks them back so he can kiss their asses some more.

He really is a head case.

Newyork197020

Obviously you’ve never worked in television. Frankly, it’s ALL a show.

While I may agree with you about interviews with Barney Frank and others, that is all beside the point. Anyone who even occasionally watches the show has a negative impression of Frank, which they should because he’s a sleazy corrupt creep.

Not buying your comment about his interviews with men versus women, and that’s a pretty nervy thing for you to say because your earlier post just minutes ago inappropriately and publicly mocked the size of your own former boyfriend’s manhood, as you wrote that you “didn’t know what to do with the poor little thing.”

Only a pig talks like that (no offense intended to the farm animals).

Anonymous

Here’s a clue: next time you see a content warning on a post don’t read it.

Newyork197020

Here’s a clue for you:

The Editor deleted your vulgar man-hating comment with a warning that it was “vulgar.”

To think that you could attempt to justify that level of vulgarity speaks volumes about what YOU are.

Newyork197020

Let me be even more precise. Your vulgar man-hating comment was edited by the moderator as follows (for ALL to see if they scroll around and find your post):

***EDITED: Please refrain from using blatant vulgarities***

I rest my case.

Newyork197020

Obviously you’ve never worked in television. Frankly, it’s ALL a show.

While I may agree with you about interviews with Barney Frank and others, that is all beside the point. Anyone who even occasionally watches the show has a negative impression of Frank, which they should because he’s a sleazy corrupt creep.

Not buying your comment about his interviews with men versus women, and that’s a pretty nervy thing for you to say because your earlier post just minutes ago inappropriately and publicly mocked the size of your own former boyfriend’s manhood, as you wrote that you “didn’t know what to do with the poor little thing.”

Only a pig talks like that (no offense intended to the farm animals).
Anonymous

Very observant!! I will glance at him once in a while to observe this.

Anonymous

NY:
Your point would be valid if he didn’t bend over backwards for Obama. It seems he goes out of way to praise the White House.

He used to be interesting to watch and hard hitting, but he’s become a caricature of himself.

Cheryl~

He doesn’t bend over backwards for Obama-whether you like it or not he is still the President and if Bill O talked like you did about the President he wouldn’t have a show! How could he have opposing views on if he treated them like dirt on the ground? I am certain that if someone doesn’t like him they won’t go on his show.

Anonymous

????

Since, when did I say BOR has to treat Obama like dirt on his show? I don’t understand your argument.

Anonymous

Sir I respect your point of view on the matter. And your right that most politians give indirect answers. But I have watched Bill O”Reilly for years and have finally come to the conclusion that Bill O’Reilly is about Bill O”Reilly. He is in it for the ratings FIRST princliple SECOND. Also Sarah did not advoid the question. She said that things must change because of the debt and that the only way to get out of the situation we’re in right now we need to cut government intervention and make sacrifices for the future. Now is that a pretty general explaination? Yes. But its true. Finally sir. Conservatives need to take great care in what they say because the media is liberal and will try and take what they say and label it “extreme”. And Sarah gets the worst of it. Im sure they have a honing device on her just waiting for her to say something that they can twist for their own purposes.

Cheryl~

Sarah Palin did not answer Bill specifically-which appeared to give her an out to the question and that gets old-but then again Sarah is indeed a politician!

Anonymous

Cheryl I can see you are not a Palin fan. OK. I would like to change your mind but I dont think thats going to happen. I certainly understand your cynicism told politicans(who doesn’t). Of course Palin is a politican but she is a unique politican. Shes faithful. Is she perfect? No. But her record speaks volumes to me. I encourage you to buy her books as well as listen to some of her radio interviews (BOB and Mark show I personally recommend). This woman has been vetted to the point were many in the media have resorted to petty comments made by hollywood stars. Thats all they can use to slam her anymore. All that vetting and they found nothing. Just a thought

Newyork197020

Dear kbbookgirl,

Thank you for your civil and thoughtful response.

Sure, when you get right down to it, Bill is about Bill. But there’s principle also, of course. Be aware that just because he puts on a show, or if in fact he doesn’t say exactly what you want, doesn’t mean he doesn’t have principles. I can’t explain in detail for time and space, but he’s got great tv instincts honed over years. I not part of a fan club, though, and he has said things that offend me.

Now re Palin, what concerns me is that while she believes in tradition, she avoids answers which can no longer tolerate in our politicians.

Yes, they all do that! But don’t we want someone different? Also the lack of depth and experience bothers me. Please hear me out …. I refer to someone who truly understands through actual work and life experiences on the order of Ronald Reagan (a multifaceted life before she became president) … Or perhaps the foreign policy savvy of Nixon/Kissinger.

I don’t mention these people fortheir literal positions but rather for the knowledge and experience they represent. For God’s sake don’t compare being mayor of Wasilla to that! Ditto 2 years as governor, a good of which was spent running for VP.

Yes we desperately need help, and I can understand your desire, hope, and dream that we have found such a leader. But let’s be careful and patient to put everyone to a very rigorous test before signing on. Let us endeavor to put this country back on the right track with our eyes wide-open and hold EVERYONE’S feet to the fire.

On a side note, kbbookgirl … Disappointed that someone as intelligent as you would like that earlier vulgar post by Jaynie59. Would you like it so much if a man made an actually tasteless and crude remark about a woman? I think not.

Anonymous

Reguarding the post made by Jaynie59 no I don’t approve at all. Unfortunatly I was going through the posts rapidly and did not read all the way through that post. My mistake. As for Palin’s level of experience she was on the city council, mayor, oil and gas commissioner, and finally a govenor who did more in nearly 3 years than most politicans could do in 2 terms. I encourage you to read her books. She will need to be more specific in the primarys and of course she has much to prove in the debates but we will see what happens. Im a big supporter of hers but I do believe in holding everyones feet to the fire. Just please keep in mind that she is held to a different standard in the eyes of the media. Believe me I have been keeping a close track on her for 2 years now. I dont say that just because I support her or use it to excuse her shortcomings. Thank you!

Newyork197020

Thanks, kb. OK … I was following Palin from before McCain picked her. I appreciate what you’re saying and love your passion. Believe me, I want to believe. But honestly – your good points notwithstanding – I am not perceiving her to be on the level of where our POTUS should be. I have high standards, and shouldn’t we all for the CEO our our beloved country!? I am very, very concerned … Troubled greatly by what is evolving right in front of our eyes.

By the way, having worked in television … and in NYC … I can tell you stories that would turn your stomach. You bet there is a liberal bias and don’t think otherwise. It’s a nearly solid wall. Wasn’t easy to feel and think this way and work in that kind of environment.

I understand the need and the perils. And I understand why you feel as you do. Palin’s experience is small town and limited. I’m being brutally honest. Yes she’s faithful, but we need MUCH MUCH more in a leader. Can she become that person? I cannot say at this time, but she is not that person at the present … And I don’t think she will convince the whole country of that either.

Anonymous

Well Im sorry you feel that way. I like you and enjoy this little back and forth we’re having. All I know is this woman has been underestimated her entire political career. I also have high standards and I have high standards for her. What does she need to do to change your mind about her? You know there is this to consider-if she does run then she must have complete confidence in her experience and ability to articulate her vision for this country. She would never run if she had any doubts. And again, do I think shes perfect? Not at all. And yes her delivery when conducting TV interviews could do with some more specific detail. But I have faith in her chacter and that ALWAYS comes first in my book.

Newyork197020

I like you too and hope my mind will change … And that our dialogue will continue. Perhaps I might figure out a way of sending you my email address without broadcasting it to the world.

Thank you for your hopes and dreams and steadfastness, kb.

Anonymous

Same to you Newyork197020
Newyork197020

Thank you, kb.

Clues in the coming posts tomorrow and beyond …

Anonymous

You spin your words well, having worked in the NY media. I am sure some of your stories would turn stomachs but thanks to the internet, we have a lot of sites that expose them.

After reading your posts, I find you somewhat condescending to posters and to Sarah Palin when you say things like:

“I have high standards, and shouldn’t we all for the CEO our our beloved country!”

“I understand the need and the perils. And I understand why you feel as you do. Palin’s experience is small town and limited.”

“I don’t mention these people fortheir literal positions but rather for the knowledge and experience they represent. For God’s sake don’t compare being mayor of Wasilla to that! Ditto 2 years as governor, a good of which was spent running for VP.”

“Also the lack of depth and experience bothers me. Please hear me out …. I refer to someone who truly understands through actual work and life experiences on the order of Ronald Reagan (a multifaceted life before she became president) … Or perhaps the foreign policy savvy of Nixon/Kissinger.”

I am not a Palin supporter, but I detest how the liberal media has made her out to be some sort of inexperienced yokel from Alaska. Can you put on your resume that you were mayor, governor, a VP candidate, a mother, a spouse and a businessperson? Do these not count as “life” experiences?

Ronald Regan was laughed at because he was nothing but an actor before he became Governor of California and then President of the United States. Look how he is revered now and rightly so. To me, he was one of the greatest Presidents of modern times and his conservative legacy guides us today. My point-he didn’t have the political background of a Kennedy or a Nixon or for that matter, a Bush, what he had was common sense and a lot of courage to speak out. That trumps all of the Kissinger-esque foreign policy background a person has.

IMHO, your standards of perfection for a candidate are impossible to reach. If you put your standards of perfection on the Founding Fathers, I don’t think they would be able to reach your high and unrealistic ideals.

FYI-Before you ask me who I would like to see running, I’ll have to sit this one out, as I am a Canadian……

NewYork197020

You could not be more wrong about me. You are reading condescension into my posts where none was present. But … I sensed you had an ax to grind and sure enough you revealed it later by accusing me FALSELY and without one scintilla of evidence direct or indirect of not being willing to support a woman. If you have read all my posts on this matter and others you would have seen that just yesterday I said that Bachmann didn’t have the brains or gravitas of Elizabeth Dole, aganist whom was contrasted unfavorably most of the people now thinking of running (i.e. men). Wonder if you have the decency to apologize for your snide and false remarks.

Anonymous

Sorry NY, I have no ax to grind, I make no accusations against you, nor do I offer any apologies, just my opinion of how I found your remarks and I stand by what I have said.

One last thought-don’t let my unisex avitar fool you-I’m a girl……
Newyork197020

I knew you were a girl right from the start … That’s what I meant!

Hope you really don’t have an ax to grind, but you got backed inside a misread of my tone and perhaps missed the larger message.

There isn’t a word for what I am, I think. I believe in keeping the good traditions and getting rid of the bad ones. What do these labels mean anyway? Just a way to divide all of us while the garbage continues.

I long for honesty and decency in our government, but I fear the system is too far gone now.
Anonymous

If you had said this in the beginning:

“I believe in keeping the good traditions and getting rid of the bad ones. What do these labels mean anyway? Just a way to divide all of us while the garbage continues.
I long for honesty and decency in our government, but I fear the system is too far gone now. “….

……..there would have been no misunderstanding as to tone and content. It’s clear, to the point, and illustrates your position a lot better than your other posts.
Newyork197020

Over many posts these past couple of days, I did more or less say that. You picked it up somewhere in the middle and attributed thoughts to me that I don’t have … and never expressed! So I accept your apology.
Newyork197020

Over many posts these past couple of days, I did more or less say that. You picked it up somewhere in the middle and attributed thoughts to me that I don’t have … and never expressed! So I accept your apology.
Anonymous

I felt from the beginning you might be a bit jaded and not open to a new face on the scene.

Anonymous

You spin your words well, having worked in the NY media. I am sure some of your stories would turn stomachs but thanks to the internet, we have a lot of sites that expose them.

After reading your posts, I find you somewhat condescending to posters and to Sarah Palin when you say things like:

“I have high standards, and shouldn’t we all for the CEO our our beloved country!”

“I understand the need and the perils. And I understand why you feel as you do. Palin’s experience is small town and limited.”

“I don’t mention these people fortheir literal positions but rather for the knowledge and experience they represent. For God’s sake don’t compare being mayor of Wasilla to that! Ditto 2 years as governor, a good of which was spent running for VP.”

“Also the lack of depth and experience bothers me. Please hear me out …. I refer to someone who truly understands through actual work and life experiences on the order of Ronald Reagan (a multifaceted life before she became president) … Or perhaps the foreign policy savvy of Nixon/Kissinger.”

I am not a Palin supporter, but I detest how the liberal media has made her out to be some sort of inexperienced yokel from Alaska. Can you put on your resume that you were mayor, governor, a VP candidate, a mother, a spouse and a businessperson? Do these not count as “life” experiences?

Ronald Regan was laughed at because he was nothing but an actor before he became Governor of California and then President of the United States. Look how he is revered now and rightly so. To me, he was one of the greatest Presidents of modern times and his conservative legacy guides us today. My point-he didn’t have the political background of a Kennedy or a Nixon or for that matter, a Bush, what he had was common sense and a lot of courage to speak out. That trumps all of the Kissinger-esque foreign policy background a person has.

IMHO, your standards of perfection for a candidate are impossible to reach. If you put your standards of perfection on the Founding Fathers, I don’t think they would be able to reach your high and unrealistic ideals.

FYI-Before you ask me who I would like to see running, I’ll have to sit this one out, as I am a Canadian……

Newyork197020

Thanks, kb. OK … I was following Palin from before McCain picked her. I appreciate what you’re saying and love your passion. Believe me, I want to believe. But honestly – your good points notwithstanding – I am not perceiving her to be on the level of where our POTUS should be. I have high standards, and shouldn’t we all for the CEO our our beloved country!? I am very, very concerned … Troubled greatly by what is evolving right in front of our eyes.

By the way, having worked in television … and in NYC … I can tell you stories that would turn your stomach. You bet there is a liberal bias and don’t think otherwise. It’s a nearly solid wall. Wasn’t easy to feel and think this way and work in that kind of environment.

I understand the need and the perils. And I understand why you feel as you do. Palin’s experience is small town and limited. I’m being brutally honest. Yes she’s faithful, but we need MUCH MUCH more in a leader. Can she become that person? I cannot say at this time, but she is not that person at the present … And I don’t think she will convince the whole country of that either.

K~Bob

By “lack of depth and experience” are you forgetting all that she’s done in life, or simply dismissing it as being of no importance, say as compared to the usual politician?

I don’t know about you, but if I had to buy a house constructed by the usual politician or one built by the Palins, I’d go with the Palins, because it would be have walls that are square and plumb, and would be designed to work. They are the kind of folks who get stuff done. The high-minded, eastern, ivy-leaguers are just not a match for people who’ve run businesses and been executives.

Her accomplishments have been posted many times, but anti-Palin people on the “right” seem happier to tout the leftist line of attack: simply claim she’s dumb, and has no experience. They never address the things she’s accomplished. They just dismiss it. Hell, that’s easy to do with anyone.

standing4Liberty

I understand your points, NewYour197020. But consider Greta’s intreviews. It seems to me that she and her guests cover a lot more substance while she treats them with utmost respect, no matter who they are. She always gives them the opportunity to make their point without bloviating. I come away from her show remembering what was discussed.

Newyork197020

Yep, good points. But again, Bill’s has honed his act to a place where it works for him, and boy has it worked! His ratings far exceed others. That doesn’t make it right. Also, by the way, either through inside info or instinct or both, he continues to call a lot of things before they happen. He’s smart. But the biggest threat to his little empire is himself.

For my taste, I would lose the fluff segments and hire more investigative journalists. But that costs, and doesn’t always get ratings. Hope he doesn’t continue further down his present road and reigns thing.s in a bit.

K~Bob

You are correct, in as far as the usual operating premise of “hot” cable talk goes. Radio talkers operate more loosely, since they usually have more than one hour to fill. But BOR takes it to a ridiculous extreme. Hannity, too. It’s irritating as hell when nobody gets to finish a sentence, whether they are moving to the point as fast as the host wants, or not. When you turn those guys off, it’s like when the kids go to sleep, and you can relax.

BOR isn’t great at that particular aspect–stopping the “politically safe answer,” because it’s irritating to viewers from both sides of the “spectrum”. He just interrupts. Chris Wallace is much better to listen to at that game, in my opinion. What BOR *is* good at, is appearing to be fair and open-minded when in fact he’s just positioning himself artfully as fair. He doesn’t bring the slam like Hannity or the execrable Maher. Instead he applies steady pressure.

He also appears to be taking sides without actually making bold statements consonant with *either* side. He’s very careful about his word choice, and is pretty disciplined about it (English teacher, remember). But everyone needs to remember BOR isn’t on any one’s “side.” He’s got a tailored operation, and it works: but it can only be taken in small doses by anyone serious about politics.

Nunya Bidnes

Does anyone remember a year or two back when O’Dopey used to have Michelle Malkin substitute for him? Then one day M.M. was no longer substituting for O’Penishead and has never again returned to the O’Stupid show. Bet the old lech became “inappropriate” and Malkin smacked him; O’Dopey has a verifible past history of questionable interactions with female employees.
Anonymous

It is consistency between interviewees that I look for in an interviewer. BOR treats some better than others. Compare a Palin interview with a Mitt or Huck interview. It just sounds like he respects Huck and Mitt, and not so much Palin. Besides number and sharpness of interruptions, his tone of voice is different throughout the interview. 90% pinhead – 10% patriot (at most)

Cheryl~

But you would love Bill O if he loved Sarah Palin correct?

Anonymous

Bill589′s argument is that all of O’Reilly’s guests should receive equitable treatment. If he’s going to hit hard during interviews, then again – the same applies to Palin. However, if O’Reilly is going to toss softballs at Obama and others, then ditto for Palin. There’s nothing in his post advocating that his support of O’Reilly is contigent upon the amount of “love” that O’Reilly harbors for interviewees – including Palin. Not sure how you arrived at that conclusion.

Cheryl~

That is ridiculous-do you interact with all people the same? Is there no difference in talking to the President of the US and the governor of a state? He wasn’t disrespectful to her-she refused to get specific when answering his question-typical politician-she should have been specific-it would have stated her position on more solid ground-she spoke in generalities. It was not a hardball question.

Anonymous

That is Not rediculous.

Cheryl – I act differently toward my son than I do my mother. Of course.

But if my job often included my interviewing political people, I would do my best to have consistent standards, and consistent reactions between interviewees. Especially if I called myself, “Fair and Balanced” and proclaimed, “The spins stops here.”
Anonymous

but it was a hardball squeeze. It was a trick play designed to leave him in control of what she would be allowed to express.

Anonymous

Love is rater a strong word, respect would e more like it, only if he gives her the respect she or any other guest is due – in other words, debate her on the issues, agree if warranted, disagree as well but don’t interrupt, don’t be dismissive and petulant toward a guest.
Anonymous

Schmuck, I have been skeptical of O’Reilly since he attacked Limbaugh and Levin for opposing TARP.

Anonymous

And my guess, when it is President Palin he interviews, his ‘ratings’ mind set will take over and he will kiss her butt, lest Hannity or Van Susteren (sp?) gets the future interviews.
Anonymous

Bill O’Reilly has become a geniune piece of crap. The Obama Praising, Romney Loving Fraud. Mark Levin and Rush Exposed O’Reilly as a moron.

Cheryl~

You mean because he presents a different side to “think” about you think he is worthless? How unfortunate that you cannot even entertain other thoughts or ideas for even a few minutes…

Anonymous

If you want a different way of thinking, turn your dial to Tingles Matthews at MSNBC. There’s respect for ya!!!

Palin, Coulter, Ingrham, Beck, he blows them all off because they have this bad habit of having an opinion contrary to his. O’Reilly has NO respect for any of his guests because he does not let them debate him. It’s his way or the highway.

To use his own words against him: He is a bloviating pinhead.
Anonymous

If you want a different way of thinking, turn your dial to Tingles Matthews at MSNBC. There’s respect for ya!!!

Palin, Coulter, Ingrham, Beck, he blows them all off because they have this bad habit of having an opinion contrary to his. O’Reilly has NO respect for any of his guests because he does not let them debate him. It’s his way or the highway.

To use his own words against him: He is a bloviating pinhead.
Anonymous

No, because he is a drip.

Anonymous

O’Reilly is pathetic and Palin smacked him last interview. He is retaliating because she controlled the Interview and did not fall into his traps. Bill Lost my viewership. I will not buy another one of his books. Bill O’Loofah knows nothing about anything Palin will not treat you with respect unless you treat her with respect.

Cheryl~

Well I hope she doesn’t think that way and I doubt that she does because it is not part of Christian teaching! It isn’t: you show me respect and then I will show you respect…

Anonymous

If everyone “…did unto others, etc…” it wouldn’t matter who did it first – now would it??

The reason the handshake (as a greeting) began was to show the other person you had no arms i.e., ‘I come in peace’ – that’s being respectful and done simultaneously. So your point is????
Anonymous

Yes, it is. We are to stand up. Read it again. Get a new teacher!

Anonymous

“03/29/11 , I STAND WITH ISRAEL .” (period)
http://www.facebook.com/people/Dave-Kawasaki/1798183858 Dave Kawasaki

Blow. Hard.
Mkuallus

Ted Baxter’s ego just cannot accept that Sarah shut him up.
Anonymous

Bill, get over it, you were obnoxious and she told you to SHUT UP so–SHUT UP!!!
Noname

Pompous, arrogant, egotistical, narcissistic, bullying, condescending, rude and boorish. And those are the nice things I can say about Bill-O. His holier than thou act got tiring with me years ago. Love how he always gives his guests “the last word” then chimes in after each of them with an additional comment. He calls his female guests (who work for Fox) by their last names, totally unclassy – but it comes natural to him. He always puts down guests who disagree with him yet will not call out those in power on the carpet. He has clowns like Anthony Wiener, Al Sharpton, etc. on and lets them say whatever they want. Hats off to Palin for standing up to him.
Super Mario

I’ve had this problem with Palin for a long time. I like her, but man, just answer the darn question straight and quit with the speeches.

I was disappointed when she couldn’t even respect Glenn Beck and his 8/28 event being NO POLITICS. She just had to throw a little snipe at Obama. Just HAD TO. I expect this kind of behavior from Hannity, but I had hoped in vain Sarah was different.

I don’t know what more to say. I read some of the comments here and I don’t see anybody defending Sarah Palin in her interview with Bill. Everyone, save a few like Cheryl, are just taking the opportunity to bash Bill O’ Reilly.

When I watch somebody like Allen West debate and give interviews, he’s the kinda guy I want to see in the White House. Someone who knows what on earth they’re talking about. Someone who can pull information and less commonly known sections of the constitution out of their head. Someone who knows and understands the importance of history! Somebody who knows this country is a REPRESENTIVE DEMOCRACY or a constitutional REPUBLIC! Not a straight up democracy, like I hear over half of Republicans still say.

I don’t agree with Mr. West on everything (the stupid patriot act for example), but I have been convinced that the guy is honorable and a leader. He isn’t running for president. I’m glad he isn’t either. I WANT him to prove himself as a good legislator first.

Now who else has as good, if not better credientials, understanding of history, and can articulate their positions well? I’ve looked. Palin? Bachmann? Cain? I’m sorry, but I don’t see it.

Man, I don’t really want to get into this stuff too much. It just makes me angry and uncomfortable. I just want the dang country to be okay, but I don’t feel comfortable with anybody. Whoever accepts the office of presidency has to accept the job as a sacrifice, like George Washington, not an opportunity, like Barrack Obama (Golfing? Jay Leno? Isn’t it obvious who these people think they are?).

Anyway, if Palin becomes president, I hope she truly becomes Miss America and surpasses all expectations in freeing this nation from the tyranny it has already been suffering for many many years now and no additional gubment interventions take place.

But since this IS a wild dream of mine, in reality I’ll remind myself and you guys right now that YOU are the only one you can trust. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best. God bless!

Anonymous

Good grief Sarah knows what shes talking about. Much of her solution included Paul Ryan’s Road map. I will just say one more time that conservatives have to be firm in their convictions but very careful when articulating their ideas since the media constantly trys to coin them “extreme”. We saw this very clearly in the last election. Will she need to be much more specific if she runs? Of course. But to say that she doesn’t know what shes talking about is insulting.

Super Mario

Type your comment here. If that’s insulting then it’s a good thing I didn’t say she didn’t know what she’s talking about.

We agree that she needs to be more specific. I’ll leave it there.

Super Mario

Oops. Pretend “type your comment here” doesn’t exsit in that post. I didn’t realize I had to delete that or else it’d turn up with the rest of my post.

Anonymous

Mario, Newyork –
Her books would be better, but you can read many of Palin’s op/eds on her Facebook page. It appears everyone that questions her intelligence don’t know her at all.

Anonymous

Though I have a different and more positive perspective about SP I don’t think you deserve some of the sniping being directed at you. It seems to me you are offering your ideas in a respectful and reasoned manner.

Newyork197020

Dear Super Mario,

Agree. That’s what I’ve been writing for the past couple of days on this site and I was beginning to think I was the lone voice.

West, Rubio … articulate, knowledgeable, a good start … and very promising for the future.

But what about right now?

The good people here – and I believe they ARE good people – want so very much to restore this country to greatness. So hope does truly spring eternal. Eventually someone will come along, hopefully before it is too late. I just do not see that person being Palin, as nice and down-to-earth as she appears to be. Being president requires a lot more than being down to earth. A Canadian here, Linky, commented that my standards are too high and that the Founding Fathers would not have passed my test.

That is laughable. The Founding Fathers are the original giants.

Here’s a stab at what I am looking for in a POTUS … (in no particular order)

experience (not necessarily tons of D.C. experience)
a vision for a return to a great America,
character/integrity/honesty,
wisdom by virtue of life experience AND nature,
sound judgment,
bravery/courage,
intelligence,
intuitive intelligence,
street smarts,
the common touch,
the intelligence to know what he/she doesn’t,
a disarming and gentle honesty,
good communication skills/oratory,
an appropriate sense of humor,
the instinct to surround him/herself with the right people,
statesmanship,
the elusive leadership factor,
charisma (not Hollywood BS that passes for charisma),
… and an abiding love of this country, of the principles and traditions that have made it great, and of the people.

In a word … Lincoln.

Go ahead and laugh!

Are there no longer great leaders in our midst?

Is it folly to seek this in someone who leads the flagship nation of planet earth, its 300+ million people, the world’s biggest economy bristling with legendary energy and creativity? Is it folly to seek these qualities in someone who would be the figural inheritor of this singularly magnificent legacy begun in the 18th century?

I think NOT. Emphatically so.

Have we become so jaded that even the mere thought of a Lincoln in out time seems laughable?

What does that say about where we have come?

crosshr

and you are so defining SARAH PALIN,
Great job newyork…

Newyork197020

Thank you for reading my long post, crosshr.

With all due respect, as a bit of a history buff I must protest! And frankly, I cannot imagine more than just a few of the most ardent Palin supporters comparing her to Lincoln.

I am speechless.

K~Bob

Lincoln wasn’t Lincoln until AFTER he’d won the war. Before that he was a dweeb with a reedy, high-pitched voice (a standard complaint about Palin, I might add) who was funny, like Huck, but clever as hell.

You don’t get Reagan and Lincoln right out of the can. It doesn’t happen that way, and it never has. You get them after they’ve been there a while and you finally realized how damned lucky you were to have noticed their greatness.

People fell for the label on the can with Obama. And yes, he was compared to Lincoln. So go ahead and be speechless. Better still to look more closely at Palin’s actual accomplishments.

Anonymous

K-Bob:
Your statement rocks. If anyone knew their history, they will understand great leaders don’t come made, they are tested over time.

Winston Churchill was the laughing stock of Parliament, the same things were said about him when he warning the Western world of Hitler’s aggression. Instead, WC was called a war monger, only after many years of hard cold reality was his prophetic vision vindicated.

Remember GWB? The hard partying, dumb, sliver spooned “frat boy?” What changed that? His leadership during 9-11.

Thank you for bringing some perspective into this discussion. Also, great leaders have come from small towns, knocking Palin’s small town roots is yet another short sighted argument.

What- do we want Bloomberg for President by this standard?

Norman Bates

You are looking for some kind of SAINT in that list, because no human like that exists, yet.

Anonymous

Isn’t this the same thing the Lefties did with Obama? They put him on that unicorn with sunshines and rainbows.

Anonymous

I have to agree with he rest of the posters here, NY. You’re looking for a saint for a leader. Others made the point that great leaders were recognized for their qualities during times of crisis.

Since you’re such a history buff, look at Winston Churchill – he was not popular before he became Prime Minister before WWII. Look at his accomplishments in office during the war and how he is thought of now.

No one has a crystal ball to see who will lead the Republican charge against Barack Obama in 2012. Whoever that person is has yet to be decided. To start holding that unknown person up to impossible standards is, in my opinion, a recipe for defeat before getting out of the gate.

Anonymous

To me, this is one of her strongest points. She doesn’t answer their (stupid) questions. Instead, if the question has an agenda, she takes the opportunity to give her perspective on the subject, which if often more intelligent that the question. No wonder they don’t like her. They don’t even know what hit them. She stays in control and doesn’t become subservient to their agenda.

Super Mario

I’ve had this problem with Palin for a long time. I like her, but man, just answer the darn question straight and quit with the speeches.

I was disappointed when she couldn’t even respect Glenn Beck and his 8/28 event being NO POLITICS. She just had to throw a little snipe at Obama. Just HAD TO. I expect this kind of behavior from Hannity, but I had hoped in vain Sarah was different.

I don’t know what more to say. I read some of the comments here and I don’t see anybody defending Sarah Palin in her interview with Bill. Everyone, save a few like Cheryl, are just taking the opportunity to bash Bill O’ Reilly.

When I watch somebody like Allen West debate and give interviews, he’s the kinda guy I want to see in the White House. Someone who knows what on earth they’re talking about. Someone who can pull information and less commonly known sections of the constitution out of their head. Someone who knows and understands the importance of history! Somebody who knows this country is a REPRESENTIVE DEMOCRACY or a constitutional REPUBLIC! Not a straight up democracy, like I hear over half of Republicans still say.

I don’t agree with Mr. West on everything (the stupid patriot act for example), but I have been convinced that the guy is honorable and a leader. He isn’t running for president. I’m glad he isn’t either. I WANT him to prove himself as a good legislator first.

Now who else has as good, if not better credientials, understanding of history, and can articulate their positions well? I’ve looked. Palin? Bachmann? Cain? I’m sorry, but I don’t see it.

Man, I don’t really want to get into this stuff too much. It just makes me angry and uncomfortable. I just want the dang country to be okay, but I don’t feel comfortable with anybody. Whoever accepts the office of presidency has to accept the job as a sacrifice, like George Washington, not an opportunity, like Barrack Obama (Golfing? Jay Leno? Isn’t it obvious who these people think they are?).

Anyway, if Palin becomes president, I hope she truly becomes Miss America and surpasses all expectations in freeing this nation from the tyranny it has already been suffering for many many years now and no additional gubment interventions take place.

But since this IS a wild dream of mine, in reality I’ll remind myself and you guys right now that YOU are the only one you can trust. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best. God bless!
Anonymous

I have read everything and I cannot help but agree. I just ask that everybody remember something. Fox is owned by Rupert and some ARAB, I cannot think of his name right now, bought a sizable amount of the stock in this Corp. of Rupert M. I am willing to believe that O’Reilley is beating the band in this direction to please a few people. I do no think this will happen to Beck and Hannity. O’Reilley is toast it is just a matter of time. But will FOX survive? If not…..someone will start a Network that will not be told what to do and you can bet the Farm that Hannity and Beck and Kelly show up there. Maybe Greta. O”Reilley ans Poor Shep…Never. Cavuto ? Anybody ever here of Kelsy Grammer and his programing? Just thinking.
K~Bob

Ace, over the HQ, is in the same kick. Fact is, Palin is still right up there in a statistical dead heat with the other “front-runners” (none of whom have announced definitely) — Huck, Newt, and Mitt. “Her numbers dropping markedly” means they went down a bit, compared to those guys, and Herman Cain and a few others get some life at the bottom end, but still nowhere near close to her.

Dust motes are boulders when you look close enough. So don’t forget the relativity.
bubba

Hmmm I agree with your assessment Mr. Scoop. However, I think Bill also realizes Mrs. Palin also generates ratings. That’s obvious to anyone who’s studied any of her media appearances. All Bill has to do is talk s#$% about her, and he’s hoping she’ll show up on his show. Bill is one of the so called “Independents”, in reality just a bunch of lemmings with their heads up their arses.
Anonymous

He appears to me to be a classic misogynist.
post*tenebras*lux

The jerk, Bill O’Reilly is looking out for the jerk, Bill O’Reilly. His “talking points” regrading Bammy involving us in another war was sickening. He refuses to criticize O’bammy yet, Sarah is a constant target for him. No wonder Sarah leaves him in the dust when she interviews him. (pun intended).
Anonymous

Billo’s arrogance is exceeded only by Obama’s.
He is so rude.
Thinks he is always right.
No manners.
Newyork197020

“L’audace, l’audace. Toujours l’audace!”

This has been an interesting 48 hours.

As a newcomer to posting on this site, I note the reactions received from a few posts I have made to this board over the past couple of days.

Many have been polite (such as those by kbbookgirl, standing4liberty), others less so.

I must say openly – and with audacity – that the strongest (indeed, most vehement) responses have been from Palin supporters.

Passion and faith are fine.

Name-calling is not.

I have been called … a word spinner … condescending … jaded …

and also accused of … discriminating against women … having standards that are “high and unrealistic” …

and challenged that I cannot put on my resume … “mayor, governor, VP candidate, mother, spouse, and business person.”

And believe it or not, I was also taken to task (by a few!) for expressing disbelief at one person comparing Palin to Abraham Lincoln.

So first, let me say that I would like to think I write well (and think well, too) … alas, that doesn’t quite rise (or sink) to the level of being a word spinner, the accusation of which in any case I am fairly certain was meant as an insult.

Neither am I condescending or jaded. If you don’t fancy my syntax, then I beg you forgive my stunted growth for having grown up in NYC. In fact, I am rather idealistic and hopeful on any scale, which tells you something about my soul (you’d know what I mean if you grew up here).

Discriminating against women – that is laughably untrue. Anyone who reads my posts would see that I dismissed the men on the list, and also praised Elizabeth Dole. Just because someone is not convinced by Palin doesn’t mean they discriminate against women. Take a guess what that kind of attack tactic sounds like – the LEFT!

I can’t put mayor, governor, etc. on my resume. Correct. Neither am I running, nor am I contemplating running, for any political office, much less POTUS.

Impossibly high standards? Aren’t high standards and a return to greatness what we seek? No, I believe this country is great and that there are still great people here. We have to create a political climate in which the great people want to come out and serve. What we have now is sickening to me – it’s all about money, corruption, lobbying, self-interest, and power grabs.

I save the best for last.

Lincoln.

And here’s where there’s more and more audacity on my part, to quote the French Revolutionary leader Georges Danton …

If you put on a par the Palin of today with the Lincoln of, say, 1858, you are in a word, deluded.

One person wrote that Lincoln didn’t become Lincoln until after the Civil War.

That’s Henry-Fonda-in-the-movies Lincoln.

Have you read the complete transcripts of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

I have. It was Lincoln’s incredible command of the issues, his penetrating oratory, the extraordinary strength of his convictions, his abiding faith … all cloaked in the most eloquent and moving expression, peppered with his country humor and self-effacing charm … that brought him to national attention. He was a rare compassionate and caring political genius.

Can you compare Palin to THAT!!!?

Read her books, one person wrote. OK, fair enough. I’ve read excerpts but not her entire books.

But uh … books … are different from answering questions ad libitum. With books you have time to sit down and ponder your words, get advice or help from others, get all your talking points on the page.

Same with speeches (see Obama with his prompters) … which, by the way, I did not fall for right from the start.

But a leader, a president, needs to think quickly on his/her feet. And for God’s sake STOP the talking points and buzz words that have completely infected our national discourse.

Talking points, buzz words, and catch phrases are demeaning to an intelligent electorate. Yet that is all we hear today.

An occasional rehearsed zinger is fine (i.e. Reagan’s promise not to “exploit for political purposes my opponent’s youth and inexperience.”).

But that’s for a zinger.

Otherwise speak in coherent sentences, unrehearsed, unscripted, and responsive. Have the courage and command to speak clearly and not dodge.

Yet they all play the game including Palin – she’s a politician.

But frankly, she is NOT good at ad libbing answers … frequently she either stumbles around for an answer … or makes an awkward transition until she gets back on track to her scripted talking points.

So yes, her passion and faith and honesty and directness are refreshing … even promising.

But the way she handles herself in unscripted interviews is not sufficient proof that she should be POTUS.

Now you could call me all the names you want, or point to more “safe” interviews or scripted speeches she has given.

But I am looking for her to become totally ad-lib fluent on the issues facing us today domestically and internationally.

By the way, I am not in anyone’s camp at this point because they ALL have the same problems.

If you are still perplexed, watch the Nixon-Kennedy debates. Two very different people, different styles … but LISTEN to the QUALITY of their words and ideas.

The political discourse in this country has become so dumbed-down just like everything else – it is pathetic.

I am so sick and tired of the emptiness that I have the audacity (Danton’s audacity, not Obama’s audacity) … not to fall for the first person who seems to embody something close to what I believe in because he/she knows how to speak in rehearsed lines.

That’s not enough. There are plenty of smart-traditional-conservative people in this country who can speak and rehearse their lines too.

Why don’t we make them ALL president!?

Why? Because it takes a lot more to be president.

And the clear evidence of that was seen by many in the 1858 Lincoln.

We have not seen anything in that UNIVERSE from anyone in the forefront today.

We should be more selective … much, much more selective … about who we elect to join that small club.

L’audace … you bet, toujour l’audace … the audacity to want the REAL thing.

Super Mario

Whoa, fantastic post! I think I agree 100% with this one.

Just as note though, we must understand that you (who is pratically on the same side as all the commentators here) are being attacked because you are blaspheming Sarah Palin. Some of her supporters have elevated her to a ridiculously high status.

For a while I was torn to make repiles to some other posts here, but I couldn’t find it fruitful. We should be debating about raising the retirement age. Instead, I’m finding myself asked to read Palin’s writings and behold her intelligence (I never questioned her smarts).

Fact is, Palin is smart. Obama is too. How else could he have risen to presidency? Politicians know how to play to the crowd. That’s all they do. Palin is a politician, not by name, but by art and trade. Expect talking points, fancy photos, lip play, question dodging (because she get’s asked “stupid” questions like “are you willing to raise the retirement age?”) all the garbage we expect from politicians.

Someone here said Palin’s snipe at Obama at the 8/28 event was based on principle. Seriously? C’mon! That was political play. There was nothing honorable about a cheap snipe like that which was meant to rise one being and degrade another. The event was suppose to be no politics, yet one person couldn’t resist the urge.

You want a real leader? Find someone who can speak to you like an adult. Things are going to suck in the next couple years. Inflation is on the rise and there is no telling how bad this can get.

No one in Washington is preparing people for the worst. According to Washington, today always sucks, but tomorrow will be awesome, full of nuts, honey, and cereal. Same story everytime.

This political game will end. I think this country will be witnessing some heavy economic warning shocks in the coming months. I don’t know what the picture will be like, but unfortunately I imagine most people would have gubment take care of them and not choose to take care of themselves when prices start to get ridiculous. The wars, border security, residency problems, all these neverending issues are abound. Something is gonna give folks. Washington isn’t gonna solve it. They’re not even gonna talk to you about it (cause they already have the answer, lol).

We need to learn to take care of ourselves and our families. No one else will. The tidal wave is coming. Head to high ground, have food ready, etc… consider everything! Once the storm dies down, we’ll come together as a people and be better than we were before.
Anonymous

Nice speech,but didn’t change any mindes,sorry!

Newyork197020

Believe me, I am aware that I cannot change a mind such as yours.

But I do believe I am allowed to express my thoughts, or do you wish to herd and browbeat me there as well?

Cheryl~

It is difficult to discuss Sarah Palin because many on here desperately want her to be the next President and simply won’t even constructively criticize anything about her-thus elevating her to a position I don’t even think she would want to be in. There is very little room for conversation only defending.

But I hear you…she makes me worried when she speaks- I feel like she isn’t sure of her answers at times and I worry that she won’t know what to say-I guess it could just be the delivery but she really doesn’t come off smoothly -like say Bachman-though I doubt that she too could get elected.

I do think you can express your thoughts as long as you are polite and repsectful but I do think those that are passionate about her becoming the next President forget to be polite at times.

Newyork197020

Thank you, Cheryl.

And yes, I am always polite. Did you read by long post (above) to which the aptly-named “snapshut” responded?

KC

For a smart pinhead/patriot BO, it is not a smart winning strategy to bash SA and alienate tea party conservative (If the majority responses from RS a sample of the silent majority) to the detriment of long-term career viewership of BO. Opinion and preception are business reality once set.

It is not just undemining SA of her unconventional style/approach, for tea party supporters, it is an assault to the convervative small-gov constitutional values that she represents for the grassroot. It does not have to be mutually exclusive,but it is sad that the Republican vs. Tea party, establisment vs. grassroot friendly fire battle raging on, while the focus should be winning the war againt the progressive to win back the nation.
KC

For a smart pinhead/patriot BO, it is not a smart winning strategy to bash SA and alienate tea party conservative (If the majority responses from RS a sample of the silent majority) to the detriment of long-term career viewership of BO. Opinion and preception are business reality once set.

It is not just undemining SA of her unconventional style/approach, for tea party supporters, it is an assault to the convervative small-gov constitutional values that she represents for the grassroot. It does not have to be mutually exclusive,but it is sad that the Republican vs. Tea party, establisment vs. grassroot friendly fire battle raging on, while the focus should be winning the war againt the progressive to win back the nation.
MordSith

Remember when BillO went to the White House a couple of times after Obama got elected?

That’s when I saw the change in BillO. He likes Obama and has been careful not to offend Obama since then.

Does BillO want to go to another dinner with Obama so he can play at being a big shot again?
BillO has turned squishy since he started hanging out with Obama.

Palin/West 2012 will stop the Obama train in it’s tracks!
Anonymous

Newyork197020 and Cheryl,i don’t know were you are comming from,i myself am scared if Sarah Palan become the nomenie,and if i defended you i’m sorry,i didn’t mean to do that,maybe it was just a poor respont,Newyourk,you didn’t have to call my name an apty-name that wasn’t very nice and of course you can express your’e feelings.

Newyork197020

OK … then next time don’t be so dismissive of my long, carefully-written post.

And to all the rest of you, stop the name calling just because someone isn’t on the Palin bandwagon.

I read that one of you call Cheryl a “schmuck.”

Not nice at all.

Anonymous

Newyork197020 and Cheryl,i don’t know were you are comming from,i myself am scared if Sarah Palan become the nomenie,and if i defended you i’m sorry,i didn’t mean to do that,maybe it was just a poor respont,Newyourk,you didn’t have to call my name an apty-name that wasn’t very nice and of course you can express your’e feelings.

BillO: Palin’s numbers dropping because she won’t answer my questions

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