The Palin/Oprah interview yesterday was significant in several ways, but particularly because it modeled intelligent but civil discussion between people who do not agree on much of anything politically.
Most of the folks on FR who bash Oprah Winfrey have rarely or never watched her show. They just know that she stands on the other side of their political beliefs.
Folks, in this country that is acceptable.
If we’re going to win people over to the conservative side, we must quit being so self-righteous and admit that the guy who disagrees with me is not necessarily evil.
He may not be evil, just wrong.
Oprah’s shows range from silly to serious, from political to broadly entertaining. There’s a reason she’s been wildly successful and on the air for so many years. It’s a good show, and when it isn’t to your taste, you can just hit the OFF button.
Palin’s willingness to appear on Oprah, knowing that their political viewpoints are completely opposite, should be a model for all of us. She was sincere, gracious, uncompromising, and completely charming. “She” refers to both parties.
Let’s all realize that we’re not going to win votes by offending Americans who have erred politically in the past. Take a page from Sarah’s book and quit turning your back (or labeling as evil) those who disagree with you.
After all, we have truth on our side.
I think you have given the most thoughtful response to the Oprah interview that I have read. I completely agree with you.