Posted on 05/18/2011 5:39:22 AM PDT by paulycy
I do.
NOT HER TIME TO RUN. Get a grip. I love her, but you all need to face the reality of this next election. If she is on the ticket Obama is guaranteed another four years in the White House and we can all kiss our country goodbye.
Katy Perry needs seasoning in the VP role. < /sarc >
Negatives numbers are illusory. Once she enters those negatives can disappear in a heartbeat. Not to recognize this is not to understand the fluid nature of pre-debate polls in America, especially in this marxist media.
If we were to believe the media polls, we would give up running anybody because, according to media polls, not a single republican candidate can beat zer0 in 2012.
But in the real world I believe that 0bama can be beaten by just about anybody we run, and Sarah is the best of the bunch. Sarah plus another good conservative is a killer combo.
So you go ahead and virulently spout the marxist media spin, and I’ll believe the Tea Party and the good people here on Free Republic who have proven correct so far. Mix those in with the people I know personally in Real Life and I feel quite confident in my predictions.
GO SARAH!
I am just speculating that she may figure the two have so much in common, so why run against her? That she thinks that Bachmann cant win the nomination and that will shape her decision is similar speculation as mine.
Thanks for a decent, and by that I mean kind, reply. On some of these threads that is not always common.
I know a lot of what I wrote might seem “off the cuff” and without basis.
The trust issue comes from my gut when I watch her. I felt that leaving the governorship was a betrayal of trust to her constituents. I understand the reasons, and it is something I would be willing to forgive her for.
The family issues come from personal conversations with people that lived in their home town. I was amazed that college kids I worked with were from such a small town across the country. When they spoke of the family they did not speak of her as a “hockey mom” and they did not really hold the other kids in high esteem. These were non political kids who are literally peers and classmates of her kids. Those, independent comments, made me see her as a normal “big fish in a little pond.” Not uncommon for small town leaders. But don’t try to sell me as one thing, when it is/was pretty easy to get first hand information that is was not as it was presented.
If she had not made it a strong part of her political persona, I really wouldn’t care about her marriage or family. Mine certainly would not hold up to that kind of scrutiny as every family has their private issues.
I think that being a governor is probably the best base from which to run for President. Being the person with the last say, and being the person who can be the last defense against political abuse of the legislature is important. So it has nothing to do with intellect (I dont care if she went to college or where.)
Harry Truman was a remarkable man. He went from the definition of political hack to being a pretty good leader of his party. I certainly respect that. BUT he did plenty of years a senator and did himself proud during his hearings on waste in government contractor spending.
I don’t know enough about Cain to make a point. Bachman may be OK, we will see.
It is really, really early at this time. And, after all of this, if she is the nominee, I will would put a Palin sign in my front yard here in MA. And she will get my vote.
Anyway, those are my thoughts. And again, thanks for a “discussion.” Those are rare these days.
So you go ahead and virulently spout the marxist media spin, and I’ll believe the Tea Party and the good people here on Free Republic who have proven correct so far. Mix those in with the people I know personally in Real Life and I feel quite confident in my predictions.
When you begin your original post by telling us all we need to get a grip on reality you can count on getting a little dose of that reality back.
I do, and if she doesn’t run, I won’t vote. I don’t like any of our other “choices”.
Screen-name, tag-line.
When you begin your original post by telling us all we need to get a grip on reality you can count on getting a little dose of that reality back
There you go defining reality again. I reject it.
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There you go defining reality again
Of that you are not capable. If you think you are defining my reality, that is the definition of delusional. Only you can determine whether this is true or not.
I have my own opinion.
I have to agree. Other than giving a few speeches and saying the right things, what the heck has she done for everyone to go gaga over?
‘Cause she’s pretty?
If it comes down to her or Barry, then we’ll talk.
Of that you are not capable. If you think you are defining my reality, that is the definition of delusional. Only you can determine whether this is true or not.
I have my own opinion.
“And I’m sure she is reading the tea leaves... and Free Republic... to judge her support.”
If Sarah Palin is reading FR threads she should be embarrased, disgusted with the hate filled, name calling, and fanatical “support” from the usual suspects here on FR. She is not a “Saint” as many here have elevated her to, nobody, no politician is.
“Her family seems well adjusted to me. She and Todd seem to have a solid relationship. Where’s the beef?”
Ever hear of Bristol?
There is a common, sophistic theme of criticism running through FR that says "anyone showing support for Sarah idolizes her and blindly supports her for shallow reasons. Those people are fools."
I reject that criticism and point to this very thread to refute it.
Sarah might not run. I've already stated on this thread that I'm looking at Cain either as a running mate or POTUS candidate if she doesn't.
We started at cross purposes when you burst onto the scene with your "get a grip" rant. That is poor form indeed and is not the opening gambit of a civil discourse.
This last info that you favor Herman Cain is the first opportunity you've given me to find common ground.
Something to think about next time.
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