Posted on 10/09/2011 8:50:20 PM PDT by SarahPalin2012
I had signed up on FR after my overnight subzero wait to meet Sarah for her booksigning (I still have 3 extra signed books). I did not view her possible candidacy as destiny or anything so dramatic, but I had sincerely hoped for it as Sarah is a Godly, wise and brave woman and seems to be so much the opposite of Obama. One of the things that truly impressed me was her advocacy for Israel. I wish Sarah and her family well.
The reason I had hoped for a Palin candidacy was that I had believed that she may be able to start to right the sinking ship that is America. But I fully accept that it will not be the case at least until 2016 (and very possibly never). And for those that likewise believed that Palin was meant to be our candidate, there was once a possibility that even Queen Esther would refuse to be the person that would be instrumental in rescuing Israel. Esther chose to participate, but her uncle Mordecai made it clear that if not Esther, then there would be someone else. My hope for a Palin candidacy was never about Sarah herself. It was because I believed she was someone who would courageously follow the truths of God as it relates to public life and policy. If she will not be a candidate, we must move on and accept that there are reasons for such outcomes.
One thing that is now readily apparent is the fallacy that some believed that Sarah would somehow be more effective at promoting conservative causes as a non-candidate. Sarah was very effective ONLY because of the possibility that she may become president. Without that possibility, she is not much different than someone like Condi Rice--at one time very relevant for America, and for now much less so. To see that Sarah was very instrumental in guiding the 2010 elections and thinking that she could wield such influence even after public knowledge that Sarah was not running -- well that's just very shortsighted.
It's not super important that we decide on a candidate right now. We knew Sarah well -- we may need to look wisely to see who is a genuine conservative that will win. It's important to me however, that we win in 2012 -- I'd even take a win with a less conservative candidate rather than have the alternative outcome.
This is a farewell to all those who have worked so hard for Sarah and America. Thanks Onyx, 2ndDiv, SE Ohio, Virginia Ridgerunner, and so many others. You guys were truly fantastic and tireless. Much admiration for your incredible and gargantuan effort that everyone here knows about. This is probably my last post regarding Sarah. May God forgive and bless America.
I’m not so sure that Mittens would lose to Obummer. He is extremely damaged and it is getting worse everyday for the Regime.
I am pretty sure that Mittens will not get the nomination. If you notice the polls over the summer, one thing always stays the same. Mittens ceiling of support. He can’t break through that 25%. That means 75% of base voters do not want this stooge and are waiting for someone to break out of the pack. Could be Cain, could be Perry. Who knows right now. Either way, I think Mittens is not going to do well.
You are a typical female!
She gave every appearance that she was running with no negative objections.
She just up and quits and you blame her believers!
Just knock it off, she led us to believe she was running without trying to dissuade us from believing it was true!!!!
People like you who are attacking me for being upset with her.
Why the heck are conservatives attacking Sarah like they are attacking Perry?
She isn’t even in the race.
I don’t understand this venom for our own
Attacking you? LOL! All you have shown how thin skinned you are and how you twisted everything said said and did!
So far - I’m attacking you and Sarah upsets you. LOL! At least I’m in good company! What has barry done to you? You’re $upporting him and his family vacations and bailouts. Watch his every step - not private citizen SARAH.
Because she turned out to be just another politician.
All mouth and no backbone.
You are attacking me, and you are not going to get people to support Palin if you do that. I was a supporter of hers, but I am not defending her late announcement. It hurt the other Republicans in the field, because many voters were still undecided, and I believe she knew awhile ago that she wasn’t running.
Interesting. I think similiar and so do others.
Check this out, as it says basically the same thing:
See #68
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2790252/posts?q=1&;page=51
Vile mouth - proud of yourself?
I won’t save my breath - I’ll say just what I think about your whiny post - just like you think you can post vile language on this conservative God, Family, Country site.
“She misled her supporters. I don’t have PDS. I supported her.”
You misled yourself!
JC
She said up to a few weeks ago that she was still considering running. I didn’t mislead myself.
Maybe you invested to much in her.
She isnt a superstar, she can only do so much.
I’d still take her camping
Oh give it a rest.
Working men are pissed
“What are you, some control freak? Like the ones who smeared graffiti on her bus. God forbid if Sarah uses her right to tour America with her family - let’s mark up her bus and question why she is doing it. You must enjoy your leader and his plans for you - watching your every step.”
I was saying it made her look like she wasn’t going to be running, and if it was just a vacation, why is she using that kind of bus?
Yep.
Just like you and Perry.
I’m not takin’ him to a dog show, he’d lose!
Her daughter said in June that she definitely knew whether or not she was running. The other Republicans were hurt, because Palin supporters didn’t support the other candidates until Palin made a decision.
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