Posted on 10/06/2011 5:18:21 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
I have more to say, but for now:
I do not believe this (her ultimate decision) was something she went back and forth over constantly in the past few months or years. I believe that not only did she leave the governorship of Alaska with 2012 and the US presidency in mind--but she left McCain's concession stage the night Barack Obama was elected in '08, with 2012 and the US Presidency in her sights.
I believe there was careful strategy behind the timing of her book releases, their content, and the way they were written and the way they ended. There was *political* strategy behind choosing to go on Oprah to do her first interview following her resignation--and to meet with Barbara Walters shortly thereafter. I do not believe she chose to go on Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno's return to The Tonight Show episode just because she "loves" being a celebrity. I believe all of it was political and part of her efforts to appear before the masses unfiltered and real. AKA: she was campaigning.
I believe there was strategic considerations about her personal political future behind her decision to become a Fox commentator and her efforts to revamp her media image. Same goes for her decision to invite cameras into her home for "Sarah Palin's Alaska" and I'm sure she even saw the hidden political benefit of having Bristol Palin win the minds and hearts of the public on "Dancing With the Stars."
I believe she changed her foreign policy advisors early this year in light of her presidential aspirations. I believe she went to Israel, India, and Haiti (Sudan was cancelled) and Korea (which she is scheduled to visit next week) with the US presidency in mind.
I believe her decision to release "The Undefeated" in Iowa and key voting states had electoral considerations in mind. I believe every SarahPAC YouTube video screamed "will be running soon, watch out." Her bus tour, her facebook notes touting her record, and her retweets which linked to her most key supporters and supporting organizations like Conservatives4Palin and TammyBruce were intended to encourage site viewers to see her in the context of a potential candidacy.
I believe all her speeches in Iowa and New Hampshire in early September were serving as very BLATANT precursors to her running: touting her experience fighting crony capitalism in Alaska, talking about "HER plan" for the country, etc...etc...
I believe that up until even two weeks ago: she had the fire in her belly. She is a fierce competitor with unlimited energy.
I believe she is confident in her ability to beat Barack Obama and run a fantastic, history-making campaign that breaks all expectations and conventions.
EVEN TINA FEY parodied Palin's "2012 aspirations" on one of her final appearances on SNL the end of the last election cycle. All of Palin's most vociferous haters and denyers, were deep down, expecting Sarah Palin to run...
Which is why, I believe:
Her decision to not run was a very carefully thought out--but last minute decision she's made over the past two weeks at the MOST. I know the lives and safety of her children were of utmost consideration and that there were several recent issues that must have initiated severe worry.
But ultimately, I believe there is more to it that she won't ever say. There is so much that we don't know--about the inner workings of the GOP, for example, that we simply are not a part of and will never see. But I do believe there were things that happened or that she has learned of in these past few DAYS that ultimately led to her final breaking point decision...Something dramatic and sudden, and something more political in nature--than having to do with family.
That's just my guess.
Ultimately, I believe this was simply GOD's way of telling America: at this point, you're not deserving or worthy of a godly leader. You blew it.
That's what my next post will be about.
Not a joke on my part. Read this vanity, and you'll see why I said it:
Sarah Ringbearer, or, A Gift From Frodo
Cheers!
The threads on this here were pretty interesting. McGinniss stepped in it from what I read and with him waving discovery it is an open book and he made Random house very liable if I get the FR-Legal-Eagles correct. She may end up owning the company was one of the more wild claims, but it seems not out of the question, but you get the drift...
I believe she made up her own mind. She said no and that is her right. Why not leave her alone. She has a nice family, a nice home, and a nice thing going. Why mess it up with the headaches this country would bring.
I don’t believe that nonsense about Rice for a split-second. The rumor started with those loathesome, psycho Alaskan bloggers. The timelines doesn’t jive with reality, and it totally conflicts with hundreds of character references done by reporters, covering everyone who knew Palin, which paint a pretty clear picture of what kind of person she was back then.
... But, I don’t doubt for a minute that Rice could be the recipient of a cool $500,000 or so in some Swiss bank account, ready to come forward and go on every sleazy talk show imaginable about his supposed ‘one-night-stand.’ That is, if Palin were to have won the nomination.
Maybe she was wanting Christie to split the Romney vote.
Palin said today on Hannity radio that she’s merely reloading and has a heavy schedule of public appearances, and thinks she can be more influential (for now) as an independent person.
Let’s see what she does going forward. That’s where the answers to most of my questions lie.
As is clicking on the *post reply* button and acting like the self-appointed posting police.
I can agree with one thing, the majority of Americans aren't Godly - and most of them deplore those of us who are 'religious.'
From the perspective of many, we are near, or already in the 'end of days' or the 'end time.' Sarah may see that clearer than most, and if so, could have weighed in her decision. Just a thought...
I should add to my post: remember in early 2009, when Levi Johnston was being paid $10,000s of dollars by Dem political operatives to go down to the lower-48 onto national talk-shows to spread crap about Sarah... each time making up larger and larger whoppers. The media slobbered it all up. (until he eventually started sounding so ridiculous nobody paid him any attention).
Just like the conspiracy to bankrupt Palin and her family, these are the kind of truly unprecedented efforts Palin was being personally targeted for destruction with. What other politician has had to contend with this level of cordinated evil? This kind of vileness would have continued tenfold had she decided to run. And sadly, too many people would have bought into it, because they just couldn’t believe the media would actually LIE.
Many who put their faith in her did it because they saw/see her character and sadly, because they wanted a human savior to save them from the evil Zero is putting forth as a faithful puppet.
But Sarah has always exhibited a servant’s heart and humility and has said as much “it’s not about me or any one person”. But many didn’t get that, or, like me, hoped it was just a simple truth being spoken.
God has used her to speak out and pave a way - it wasn’t her time to be THE one to lead this country at this time, and I think she’ll be endorsing Cain. She said a few weeks ago about possibly her role to be a helpmmate and last night on Greta about much prayer and receiving a confirmation (Christian-speak for a decision being verified by an unmistakable event).
The encouragement Sarah gave us to speak up for conservative and Godly principles should not be wasted. But it’s each man’s responsibility to carry it forward.
Hey, you're the one who posted and *then* complained loudly.
What *did* you expect from the title, a stirring tribute to Joe Biden? /sarc>
Cheers!
Well, I have $200 I was saving to donate to Palin’s presidential run. I’m now mailing it to SarahPac tomorrow. But yes, I don’t doubt it will take a hit.
I used to be active in Republican politics in my county. One of my friends was running for State Rep, against another of my friends. I had to stay neutral. Then the guy dropped out. He told me later he'd had a visit from from people from the State party. They told him that if he ran in the primary, he'd get no support from them, and if he won the primary he'd get no support from them either. They wanted his opponent. In fairness I have to add his opponent won the general election and is doing a good job. But I thought the stab in the back for a potentially good candidate was really unfair. Anyway, I wouldn't be surprised but that Palin was visited by a similar delegation, and decided it wasn't worth fighting her own Party.
“”Clicking on threads is an *elective* activity.”
As is clicking on the *post reply* button and acting like the self-appointed posting police.”
As is telling someone to “spare us”, and not to post anymore on the subject? Uhmmmm weren’t you kinda being the posting police FIRST? And now you are telling someone else not to be the posting police? HAHAHAHAHAA
She said that she thought she would be more effective in other areas, not that she just wanted to spend more time with her family. All she said about the family was that it came before politics. I doubt she’s just going to hang around her house and disappear from the political scene.
“I just can’t see how Sarah’s influence/importance doesn’t shrink very quickly...”
We’ll just have to wait and see. On Hannity Sarah rattled off some interesting political stuff. I think she will continue to be able to grab people’s attention. She still has that powerful mind and ability to express her thoughts clearly and inspiringly. That’s what got her to the point she’s at now.
Thank you. You words are comforting and inspiring.
How is she a hypocrite?
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