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Palin knows the issues, Ed Rollins (and unlike your boy Perot, she’s sane)
Northstar National ^
| December 2nd, 2010
| Dan Calabrese
Posted on 12/05/2010 8:01:32 AM PST by curth
I like Sarah Palin, but you already know that. And as Ive often said, I have no idea if she wants to run for president. The resolution of that question is not terribly important to me. I am more interested in policy substance than in politics, especially when it comes to campaigns that are yet in the future, and I dont sit around obsessing over whether someone I respect is going to run for this, that or the other thing.
Who are you telling to study?
But it seems that just about everyone else is obsessed with Palins presidential prospects, and that includes a certain Ed Rollins, who holds forth today on CNN.com with a piece titled, Palin, I knew Reagan. Youre no Reagan.
Well.
There is much to mock about a piece on Gov. Palins supposed lack of presidential qualifications, especially coming from a man who once tried to help win the presidency for H. Ross Perot, who was not only unqualified but also insane.
But the one that deserves to be exploded is one of the most oft-repeated, condescending slams on Palin. It certainly does not represent any original thinking on Rollinss part, as its been expressed many times by the likes of George Will and just about every D.C.-based political consultant. It is this:
If you want to be a player, go to school and learn the issues.
Bullshit, Mr. Rollins. Bullshit.
The notion that Sarah Palin isnt up to speed on the issues is one of the most groundless ideas on the political landscape today. Take your pick where it comes from: The stupid Charlie Gibson Bush Doctrine question? (In which Gibson demonstrated he doesnt know anything about the Bush Doctrine.) The medias full-court coverup of Palins truthfulness in talking about death panels?
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TOPICS: Government; Politics
KEYWORDS: freepressforpalin; issues; palin; rollins
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posted on
12/05/2010 8:01:37 AM PST
by
curth
To: curth
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posted on
12/05/2010 8:07:15 AM PST
by
IMissPresidentReagan
("Sorry I'm late. I had to stop by the wax museum to give the finger to FDR!" C.Hill (Palin '12))
To: curth
Spot on article!
I've known successful political consultants. Mr. Rollins, you're not one.
To: curth
Honestly thought Rollins was deceased until he surfaced for this. He should thank her for bringing him back...he’ll probably be getting a lot more Christmas cards this year.
To: curth
If you want to be a player, go to school and learn the issues. I couldn't agree more.
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posted on
12/05/2010 8:39:58 AM PST
by
earlJam
To: curth
Knowing about a particular issue is one thing, knowing how the government is supposed to be run is another. Palin knows what government can and can’t do. More important she fully understands what America is about. I’ll bet she knows plenty about all the major issues too.
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posted on
12/05/2010 8:45:50 AM PST
by
driftless2
(For long-term happiness, learn how to play the accordion.)
To: curth
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posted on
12/05/2010 8:46:18 AM PST
by
E. Pluribus Unum
(DEFCON I ALERT: The federal cancer has metastasized. All personnel report to their battle stations.)
To: curth
Rollins == Huckabee
Should be all anyone needs to know about his PDS laced comments.
To: SoConPubbie
WHATEVER her role, we’re better off with her than without.
Thank you Palin family. You give me hope for the future of our great country.
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posted on
12/05/2010 8:56:32 AM PST
by
bicyclerepair
(CD-20, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)
To: curth
The thing that kills me about the 'unqualified' tactic is that a President doesn't need to be an expert on all of the 'gotcha' topics the press or DC elites can conjur up. More than a few good Presidents were modiocre men but they surrounded themselves with capable people. During WWII, General Eisenhower was never known for being a great tactician, but he was a great administrator. He knew what he didn't know and got somebody to fill him in so he could make informed decisions. Fortunately, his Presidency was during fairly mild times but his waging of the global war was not.
A good President is, above all, an effective manager and a great President is above all principled in the virtues of Americanism. Sarah Palin certainly has the principles and she has the potential to be a great President if she shapes up to be an effective manager. No question, IMM, that she can take the heat and give as well a get. She's a quick study and has a strong backbone. FWIW, she certainly seems to be setting the agenda for all of the empty suits and talking heads who usually assume they're the ones in charge of the national debate.
For all of the piss and wind whirling about a Palin Presidency, there is NO question that she's certainly more qualified than the current dipstick playing games and destroying the nation. Isn't it odd how that debate isn't being waged in plush circles and in ink across the fruited plain?
Sarah Palin will do just fine in the White House as President and Todd will reintroduce America to the concept of real manhood.
To: curth
Why would we want another “player” as President of the United States.
Why would we want another player “schooled” at another commie University hive?
Complete and utter balderdash!
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posted on
12/05/2010 9:08:05 AM PST
by
roses of sharon
(I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13)
To: earlJam
What issues would you say Mrs Palin is not up to snuff on? She sounds pretty well-versed too me. What did Ike know, except military matters? Nixon surely wowed us with his command of economic matters! FDR allowed eastern Europe to fall under Soviet control. But I digress.
Sarah Palin is certainly qualified to be POTUS. Perhaps more so than any modern president with the exception of Reagan.
By the way, I think 'Sarah Palin's Alaska' is lame. Yet irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. One should him/herself, 'what REALLY matters' as to the direction our country needs to be taken, and whom best to get us there?
I'll tell you who - the lady running around barefooted in her home up in Wasilla.
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posted on
12/05/2010 9:22:01 AM PST
by
jla
To: WorkingClassFilth
"The thing that kills me about the 'unqualified' tactic is that a President doesn't need to be an expert on all of the 'gotcha' topics the press or DC elites can conjur up. "
THAT is the BEST line I've read to sum up this situation...spot on.
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posted on
12/05/2010 9:30:40 AM PST
by
FrankR
(Don't let the bastards wear you down!)
To: curth
Thanks for posting!
Can I add you to the "Bloghaters can KMA!" ping list?
LOL
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posted on
12/05/2010 4:39:48 PM PST
by
sausageseller
(If you want to cut your own throat, don't come to me for a bandage. M, Thatcher)
To: curth
Thanks for posting!
Can I add you to the "Bloghaters can KMA!" ping list?
LOL
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posted on
12/05/2010 4:40:38 PM PST
by
sausageseller
(If you want to cut your own throat, don't come to me for a bandage. M, Thatcher)
To: curth
Well said, Mr. Calabrese!!
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posted on
12/05/2010 8:35:28 PM PST
by
SuziQ
To: curth
If you don't like reading blogs, don't read this. I'll read 'em if they are posted in full here.
I won't click on a link to go to some disease-ridden
off-site blog in order to pay some filthy pimp a blog hit.
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posted on
12/06/2010 11:06:39 AM PST
by
humblegunner
(Pablo is very wily)
To: sausageseller
Can I add you to the "Bloghaters can KMA!" ping list?FYI
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posted on
12/07/2010 5:19:05 PM PST
by
Jean S
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