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Governor Palin Applauds 'American Idol' For Their Highest Standards
Conservatives4Palin ^ | Thursday, November 18, 2010 | Sheya

Posted on 11/18/2010 3:41:36 PM PST by onyx

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1 posted on 11/18/2010 3:41:39 PM PST by onyx
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To: trisham; Radagast the Fool; DefeatCorruption; Fast Moving Angel; mpackard; dayglored; Vinnie; ...
SARAH PALIN'S PING LIST


2 posted on 11/18/2010 3:43:24 PM PST by onyx (If you truly support Sarah Palin and want on her busy ping list, let me know!)
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To: onyx

Thanks for the ping! Excellent article.


3 posted on 11/18/2010 3:48:58 PM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: onyx

People VOLUNTEER and line up to be on American Idol.

They INVITE “celebrities” to be on DWTS.

It is common knowledge many are poor dancers such as octogenarian Buzz Aldrin, or that Sports Center guy who has now made a career on the show because he was their worst dancer ever.

There is no comparison, furthermore Bristol is improving as adancer and got “9’s” on one dance from all three professional judges.


4 posted on 11/18/2010 3:53:13 PM PST by Williams (It's the policies, stupid.)
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To: Williams

Precisely! Well stated, Williams.
Thank you very much!!


5 posted on 11/18/2010 4:00:22 PM PST by onyx (If you truly support Sarah Palin and want on her busy ping list, let me know!)
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To: onyx
Well written AND insightful, and revealing of an amazing philosophy of excellence based upon ability, not self-esteem.

In a test on Math and Science, American school kids did almost the absolute worst; yet when asked to rank how they thought they did - they all seemed to think they did a much better job than they actually did. Americans: #49 out of 50 in actual results, but #1 in self esteem. Ouch! Palin hit the nail on the head with this one...

“But in the wilder world, these kinds of instances of hard-truth-telling are increasingly rare. Instead of eventually confronting the limits of their inflated egos when it comes to paying the rent and putting food on the table, Americans are increasingly being told not to worry about it. Someone else will provide for them. I think a large part of the appeal of American Idol is the spectacle of Simon Cowell pouring cold water over the heads of these young people. Cowell can be a little harsh at times, but he upholds the highest standards, and something in us recognizes and responds to that.”

6 posted on 11/18/2010 4:00:27 PM PST by allmendream (Tea Party did not send the GOP to D.C. to negotiate the terms of our surrender to socialism.)
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To: onyx

Very good read.


7 posted on 11/18/2010 4:03:13 PM PST by Gator113 (Sarah Palin can win, and she will win.)
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To: onyx

American Idol is going into the gutter this year, you can probably bank it.


8 posted on 11/18/2010 4:04:03 PM PST by GeronL (http://libertyfic.proboards.com <--- My Fiction/ Science Fiction Board)
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To: allmendream

self-esteem = selfish steam


9 posted on 11/18/2010 4:06:12 PM PST by b9 (P rinciple A uthenticity L eadership I ntegrity N ational pride)
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To: onyx
Unfortunately, Cowell is almost alone in his willingness to tell hard truths. Instead, a growing chorus of voices is trying to convince our kids that hard work isn’t necessary anymore, that they’re entitled to a lengthening list of benefits paid for by others, and that they don’t have to accept the consequences of their actions when those consequences are bad.

Glad to hear it Sarah. You've got wonderful values as a person. You are courageous, patient, and positive. Now go learn something about history, military strategy, and economics before running for President. Reagan spent years traveling the country with a GE VP learning how manufacturing works in the real world. He studied de Toqueville, Montesquieu, and the writings of the Founders. I suggest you do something similar. I cringe every time you open your mouth with yet another empty sound bite. You might make a fine President someday. You are not ready yet.

10 posted on 11/18/2010 4:08:34 PM PST by Carry_Okie (The power to manage "The Environment" is the power to control the entire economy.)
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To: allmendream
In a test on Math and Science, American school kids did almost the absolute worst; yet when asked to rank how they thought they did - they all seemed to think they did a much better job than they actually did. Americans: #49 out of 50 in actual results, but #1 in self esteem.

Ouch! Palin hit the nail on the head with this one...

YES! Sarah Palin can sure write brilliantly. Her degree in journalism is shining through. If she can articulate her visions and solutions for America, only half as well as she write, she's going to sweep to the nomination and the presidency.

I think we're now into Week #3 of "STOP SARAH" (Alinksy style) and now I see the lamestream is going after daughter Willow, --- wild child and rumored pregnancy.

May God bless and protect Sarah Palin and her family. There is never any let-up from the lamestream.

I can barely wait until my book arrives!

11 posted on 11/18/2010 4:10:50 PM PST by onyx (If you truly support Sarah Palin and want on her busy ping list, let me know!)
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To: GeronL

Sans Simon Cowell, well DUH.
:)


12 posted on 11/18/2010 4:11:44 PM PST by onyx (If you truly support Sarah Palin and want on her busy ping list, let me know!)
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To: allmendream

The Tortoise and the Hare ~
a great lesson, it would seem.

One has humble confidence,
the other, selfish steam.


13 posted on 11/18/2010 4:13:24 PM PST by b9 (P rinciple A uthenticity L eadership I ntegrity N ational pride)
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To: onyx

They just can’t resist one Palin thread. Can they?

And Bristol told Mark that she drove down from Alaska to Cali in her truck to get there. She was 19 and made up her mind to do it. Sarah couldn’t have stopped her anyway.


14 posted on 11/18/2010 4:14:49 PM PST by ReneeLynn (Socialism is SO yesterday. Fascism, it*s the new black. Mmm Mmm Mmm.)
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To: ReneeLynn
They just can’t resist one Palin thread. Can they?

Nope, not a one.

Pit - tee - full.

15 posted on 11/18/2010 4:17:45 PM PST by onyx (If you truly support Sarah Palin and want on her busy ping list, let me know!)
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To: onyx
SP just tweeted on this book excerpt subject:

SarahPalinUSA The publishing world is LEAKING out-of-context excerpts of my book w/out my permission? Isn't that illegal?MT @C4Palin http://bit.ly/cD6DOQ

16 posted on 11/18/2010 4:23:14 PM PST by Al B.
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To: Al B.

Thank you very much for the information!

You betcha it’s illegal and I found the original source last night. I’ll think I’ll let her know “via channels.”


17 posted on 11/18/2010 4:25:24 PM PST by onyx (If you truly support Sarah Palin and want on her busy ping list, let me know!)
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To: Syncro; Al B.

Ping to Al B.’s post.
It’ll all make sense to you, soon.


18 posted on 11/18/2010 4:26:17 PM PST by onyx (If you truly support Sarah Palin and want on her busy ping list, let me know!)
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To: onyx
Pit - tee - full.

ROFL! Using your best "Jed Clampett" impersonation I take it.
Well Done!
I can almost hear 'ol Jed sayin'
Pit - tee - full. Jes Pit - tee - full.

And he'd be right too
LOL

19 posted on 11/18/2010 4:30:42 PM PST by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: Fiddlstix

LOL. Yep, that’s the voice I intended!


20 posted on 11/18/2010 4:43:23 PM PST by onyx (If you truly support Sarah Palin and want on her busy ping list, let me know!)
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