The author, David Frum, is 1 for 5 here. His #4 is correct and is one reason Palin reminds me of Reagan:
“4) She talks unlike a politician.
Most politicians speak in ways intended to guard against mistake. This imperative leads many to a style of speech that sounds artificial, remote, even stilted to many listeners. Palin doesn’t do that. She just lets it rip.”
Overall, Frum is 1 for 5 = batting 200 = 20% correct. Frum is a failure overall.
Definitely not a Frum fan here and I agree with your evaluation of his point #4. I would, however, award partial credit for the other points for just their headings. Frum draws the wrong conclusions when explaining his headings, thus helping us understand when he throws his lot in with the RINO wing. I am not saying Palin is the solution for the GOP (registered Independent here) but she does serve a great purpose as a lightning rod that causes those that would prefer to act as finely nuanced politicians to actually take a position.
“...she just let’s it rip.” That, alone, is good enough for me...after all the mealy-mouth pablum I get from Tennessee Senators when I complain about the obscene Obama-Clinton give-away of “borrowed” taxpayer monies to terrorists who want to destroy Israel.
What a breath of fresh air!
Pretty much, but if Sarah decides to run and puts together a team, you can bet Frum's resume' will be there, seeking hire as a speechwriter.