Thank You for the Sarah Palin pings FRiends!
From the article:
The Democrats don’t have lousy Presidential nominee candidates merely because the good ones were keeping their powder dry. A Black Swan candidate of 2008 is appreciably responsible for it, and no one seemed to notice. When Sarah Palin became the focus of the hopes of committed conservatives, the swamp did everything in its power to destroy her. Venal Republican operatives were so beset with personal jealousy, they were willing to crash the ship on the rocks to ensure against her ascendancy.
They won their battle, sadly. But, a single line — just one — provided the foundation for conservatives. Mrs. Palin told America “Do you know the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull? Lipstick!”
In one succinct line she captured the commitment and determination of conservatives seeking to protect something they love.
Fast forward a year, and those same conservatives saw Obama trying to destroy that which they love and without hesitation, these conservatives jumped into a new political movement. Bolstered by their belief that Sarah Palin was an everyday somebody like them, and infuriated by her maltreatment, they populated the ranks of the Tea Party. They were determined to protect America. Within months, they were activists.
Then in 2010, the Tea Party revolt wiped out the budding careers of a huge number of Democrats — about 1000 existing Democrat officeholders were sent packing, as were a large number of what the Democrats thought were viable challengers. It was not just a loss; it was the creation of a schism in the Democrat Party, one that has gotten worse in the nine years since.
This one election left them without a pool of sane people at the party’s center. The old guard in ultrasafe districts continued their careers, but had no one to mentor. The modestly experienced Democrats were gone, and the highest priority for the party was recruiting replacements. In this, they made the only choice they could; they went for youthful rookies. And over the last four election cycles they continued the strategy, building on its limited success. They forgot or never recognized the risk — that the new youth party was opposed to their system.
Too much of a good thing is a lesson taught by such experiences as eating green apples, but no one in Democrat leadership ever thought such a thing was possible. Thus, the election of a cadre of young socialists and now Muslims has split their party into two distinct factions. These two factions are the old entrenched officeholders and the super radicals following the path of a non-Democrat Bernie Sanders — loyal to their delusions, not their party. Neither faction excites the other, and both alienate conservatives and many independent voters.
Out of this divided party we see candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination struggling to distinguish their candidacies because they all lack gravitas, magnetic personalities, and records of leadership. This despite the fact that the candidates the Democrats have fielded are the creme de la creme in their party.
We conservatives are all a bit paranoid, so we see a lot of speculation that the Democrats will field a star player at just the right moment. Michelle, Hillary, or some unknowable superstar are supposed to be on the sidelines. This is unlikely. Losing is easy enough without turning to another false hope, and an intraparty war would result from anyone trying to seize the nomination. No one need think about a new messiah figure suddenly appearing. The Democrats don’t have one.
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Do you have her phone number?
Asking for a friend...
Your posts normally make me laugh, but this one gave me a lasting smile. Thank you!
Mclame blamed her for his loss, no you were an a##sucking loser
Over the years I had seen many more "Palin" stickers. Even though she wasn't running for anything, it's what she stood for.
She was a walking "Gadsen Flag".
Thank You for the Sarah Palin pings FRiends!
SARAH 2024 The American Party
brilliant analysis
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She did more of the ‘heavy lifting’ in a few short years than most Americans could even dream about doing in their entire life. She deserves a rest and a life free from politics if she so desires. I am greatfull for her contribution. Thank you Sarah....