[SevenMinusOne]

I understand the "phrase" game before an election. But Palin's choice of words here, is only further showing her mindset to be from a self-absored line of thinking. Dems such as Kerry, Edwards, Gore and Obama use phrases such as "fighting for you little guys" (because they seriously see themselves as superheros to us dimwitted masses). But I do not recall Reagan or GWB using such phrases. They spoke to the notion of getting out of the way and allowing you to 'fight' for yourself.

Or course that loser Huckabee, went with the "fighting for the small guy" during 08 and in the end only helped the DEM cause, IMO. Best regards.

[FreeReign]

But Palin's choice of words here, is only further showing her mindset to be from a self-absored line of thinking. Dems such as Kerry, Edwards, Gore and Obama use phrases such as "fighting for you little guys" (because they seriously see themselves as superheros to us dimwitted masses).

Palin is indeed out there "fighting", the words "little guy" mean small business, and what she is fighting for is to get government off their backs.

It's true that when taken out of context, like what was reported in this article, the phrase "fighting for the little guy" is a bit nauseating.

That said, you really need to look at the full context of what she is saying and not be so quick to compare her to Obama, Kerry, Gore et al.

[Windflier]

You’re making a mountain out of a mole hill.

“Fighting for the little guy” is a very old concept. The phrase (and variations thereof) has been uttered by politicians from both sides, since Hector was a pup.

Put the statement into context with the other high points of her speech.