Posted on 07/05/2009 1:27:44 PM PDT by big black dog
A couple of years ago, I conditioned myself to bless George Bush every time I saw him on TV. I did this because I really felt hatred for him, which is not something I wanted to feel. So I focused on the fact that his time in office would be the tipping point for many to wake up and swing the other way. I’m comfortable that our ‘08 election proved to have that result. And my exercise of sending love to Bush’s image on TV was fairly positive to my overall well being in many ways.
So, when Sarah Palin hit the news waves as McCain’s running mate last summer, she evoked in me the same intense disgust that I had earlier felt for Bush, which gradually increased as I saw more and more of her. Unfortunately, I was not as successful at sending her love. I did try, but I just couldn’t.
I had a very close friend who was much like me in many ways except for our being polar opposites politically. We always agreed to disagree and just avoid discussing politics for most of the 8 years leading up to last fall. It worked for us for the most part, and I honestly never felt very politically-oriented or cared enough to let it matter. Our husbands got along great, and at least 3 or 4 times a year, we got together for a Saturday evening dinner, drinks and a movie at our home or theirs. We celebrated each others’ birthdays, and exchanged gifts. I’m not a highly social person, and she had become my closest friend, after my daughter and husband.
Last year on October 18th, we all got together for dinner at their place, and as we normally do, had a few drinks. We had successfully avoided touching on any political discussions prior to sitting down to dinner. We were finishing up our food as my husband brought up the fact that Sarah Palin would be a guest on Saturday Night Live that evening, and he wondered how that would go. He later said he thought it would be safe to say that, but he never realized what would follow.
I spoke up and said, “Sarah Palin is a F***ing Moron. That woman is the biggest F***ing moron I have ever seen. Oh my God, Sarah Palin is really a F***ing moron.” That may be slightly paraphrased, but I definitely repeated the sentiment at least 3 times with slight variations, all of which included the “F” word adjective. I rarely use that word in casual conversation; I store it away like a gentleman’s tuxedo, and only bring it out for the most appropriate occasions.
Next thing I knew, my friend was saying, “Leave now. Pack your things and go. Hurry Up, get the hell out of here.”
Huh?
Seriously, my closest friend was kicking me out of her house because I called Sarah Palin names.
HUH?!?!
Well, my husband and I packed up our cooler with the remaining few beers, and our casserole leftovers from dinner, and her husband walked us out to our car. I was numb. He said, “Sorry guys, but that’s just the way things are.” I hugged him and I think I said something about being sorry things happened that way. I certainly did not apologize for my words.
The drive between our houses took about 20 minutes, and as we drove home, my husband and I were in shock, and exchanged speculation about what just happened and why she would be so unable to tolerate my comments. After all, just a few months earlier, she had said “I hate Barack Obama” in my living room. I had let that slide and changed the subject.
Once home, I sent her 2 emails. They were defensive, and something to the effect that “if Sarah Palin (the F***ing moron) is more important to you than me and my friendship, then you both should have a nice life”. Yes, I had to repeat the offending sentiment, because I really believed it. I still do. She is absolutely stupid if she thinks she can possibly fool enough people to be taken seriously.
Obama wrote “The Audacity of Hope”. A book by Palin could easily be titled “The Audacity of Fear”. She’s a fear-monger with a pretty face. I think that’s what pisses me off most about her and a few other current female media names. They are attractive, so they get their foot in the door and their ugly, hateful poison is heard. Women without pleasing physical features have to have actual substance to them in order to be heard, or featured on Oprah, GMA or CNN.
But enough of my digression, back to the story.
My husband left his hat at their house that night and Trudy mailed it to him. No note in the envelope, just his hat. He was happy to have it, and I suggested he email her to thank her, and see if it might break the ice and get her talking. He felt like she did it in a “here’s your stuff, now go away forever” gesture.
I became almost obsessed with the experience. I’d never, ever been kicked out of a place, or asked to leave because I said the wrong thing. Trudy and I had been quite close, and had shared many confidences. I still loved her as a friend, and the greatest issue for me was not really understanding what was going through her mind, and how a public figure in politics could possibly be more important to an individual than a personal friend.
I decided, out of love and respect for Trudy, that I would try something for both of us. I once read about a culture that had this custom: when people had a legal dispute, they actually had to present evidence for the opposing side. This concept always intrigued me as the best way to obtain unbiased information and open people’s minds. So, I decided to do research on Sarah Palin, and attempt to write an essay on her positive qualities. I would send this to Trudy with a message hoping that we could resume our friendship.
This project was a failure. I could not find anything about this woman that I perceived as positive. I was more convinced than ever that she is completely inappropriate to hold a high political office, and I mourn the state of Alaska. I concluded that her most effective quality was charisma, and that she had no substance behind it.
The research did lead to an unexpected revelation. Initially, in the sober light of the next day, I blamed my poor choice of words on the liquor. I felt like, we both knew that I would not support the Republican candidates, so it was the booze that prompted me to blurt out my offending comments. But no. In the sober light of day, at 10:00 in the morning, with no influence other than some caffeine, I will repeat: Sarah Palin is a F***ing moron.
The election is old news now, and yes, I had a small amount of satisfaction, personally, over the outcome. I did want Obama to win, even more than I wanted Palin and that old guy to lose. The political games continue, and now that we are almost 6 months into this new administration, I’m disappointed that the machinery is just a bit too settled in to react quickly and positively to our new driver. Not too surprising, though.
But, what is surprising to me is that Ms. Palin will just not go away. She stays in the media, and continues to bring out the worst in people. Letterman allowed it. Katie Couric was criticized about a month ago for not just dropping the subject. And I really think that it’s that intangible quality she has that I detest so much. She has captured the public’s attention, kind of like Paris Hilton. She doesn’t really do anything much of note, but we keep watching her and talking about her.
Meantime, Trudy’s birthday was last week. I still think of her, and I still wish her and her husband well. I miss the fun we used to have together. I would still love to open a dialog with her. I sent her an e-card, which she picked up. A few hours later she replied to me saying, “you must have sent this to me by accident”. I drafted a lengthy response which I never sent to her. I have finally recognized that this is a friendship that is over, and I need to focus on love and move on. Trudy lives in fear. I can’t save her.
There is a neighbor up the street from me that has a Republican shrine in his front yard, with Palin signs still displayed with red, white and blue ruffles around them. So, every time I go by his home, I get to practice what I found so difficult last fall. I bless her. I send her love.
I have not shared this story with anyone other than my close family members. I don't believe in gossiping, and I don't wish Trudy anything but a happy life. I have to wonder if she regrets her actions, and what she tells our mutual acquaintances who used to ask her about me (I worked at the company that she still does, for years). I have wanted for a long time to share this so I could get feedback from others, as it still puzzles me.
I thought this might be a good place to share, though I was concerned it might be too long, personal, and... long.
This broad sounds like one of those liberal, “Most of my best friends are black” types.
More importantly: she doesn't care.
“the machinery is just a bit too settled in to react quickly and positively to our new driver”
OHHHHHHH, now I get why the stimulus is not working!
I’m glad she clued me in to that..../s
She’s smart, attractive, conservative, successful, and very blunt.
She drives the libs nuts!
Kudos to Trudy for kicking this sorry *ss b*tch out of her house!!
Methinks Trudy is better off without this frothing loony-bird.
Wow....
words fail.
Okay, whoever this is...as I think my Southern female relatives would say, bless her heart.
— The depth of the putrid hatred for certain people such as Palin, Bush etc. — The intensity! Why? . . . Um, maybe they sense that Palin embodies ideals, values, and/or virtues that are completely opposite to their own?
“And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first . . . Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and priests, because an excellent spirit was in him . . . Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.”
I got about a 1/4th through it.
Next...
I want to be friends with Trudy!
But let us not forget that they belong to the “Reality Based Community”. The “Reality” they belong to I have never figured out. I doubt that it exists outside their simple minds.
Here's one of her posts from the "Imagining World Peace" thread:
"I believe that peace will come when each of us believes in our hearts that what we do to each other, we do to ourselves. Unconditional love, given freely, and the belief that it is possible are necessary.
If each of us can look within and start with ourselves, we can make it happen. And when we doubt, try again. And when we fail, try again. And when someone says it's not possible, or not practical, keep trying anyway.
At least that's the answer for me."
This woman is definitely a whack job.
I never felt hatred per se for GWB just utter and total disgust, wondering why he even wanted a career in politics when he proved so inept over and over.
She mentions Trudy still working for years at the company she used to work at.....could it be she’s a recipient of her “brilliant” El presidente’s stimulus package or is she the victim of the company just doing what companies usually do to dead liberal weight.......
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