Posted on 06/22/2011 5:40:40 PM PDT by Windflier
I applaud Stephen Bannon for doing the hard research, investing his hard-earned money, and revealing the hard facts that resulted in The Undefeated. His efforts allow us, the viewers, to take a pilgrimage with him into Governor Palin's successful career in politics. I applaud him, yes.
However, I will applaud more vehemently those who have the guts to see the documentary, especially those who admit they only know her through the media, those who have dismissed her as both undignified and unqualified to hold any meaningful office, and those who have been more comfortable lambasting her than learning about her. I will applaud them for being men and women enough to choose truth over childish narratives that have become the meat and drink of many a critic.
Tonight, I got a closer look into the career of Governor Palin as I was honored to preview this movie that has been heralded as a game-changer. Some have claimed that while The Undefeated will further endear her to her supporters, it will do nothing to change the minds of those not in her corner. I beg to differ. Having seen the documentary, I agree with the assessment of the people who have said this is a film for those who are on the fence. However, I'll take it even further and say it's also a film for those who heretofore have been dead-set against her. Disagree that a two-hour film can so drastically impact a person? Well then, I submit the same challenge Lisa Mei Norton did in her Big Hollywood article: I dare you to go see it. Anyone with a shred of decency, even just one honest bone in his body, wants truth, not propaganda. The Undefeated provides the truth about Governor Palin's record that has purposely been hidden, distorted, or ignored.
The film leaves no doubt as to Governor Palin's well-documented accomplishments. It reveals her as one of the "ordinary, hardworking people." It shows that with a servant's heart, a steel spine, and a sense of purpose, everyone can make a difference--even a hockey mom who simply loved her state more than she loved her own comfort, who was willing to take on the Corrupt Bastards Club, the establishment, and the unbelievers to battle for free enterprise, energy, and ethics.
Much appreciated, Sand. I just try to call it as I see it.
Americans stand facing a great fork in the road today. One road leads to certain ruin, degradation, and death for everything good this nation has ever stood for. The other is undergirded by timeless principles of freedom and liberty, and leads back to that "shining city on a hill" that a great man once spoke of.
Fortunately, the road to the right can no longer be hidden by the Detour!, Danger!, and U-turn signs of the left. The freedom of information we enjoy today, has blasted those misdirections away. People like Sarah Palin have done much to show others the road back to American greatness.
I sincerely hope that the deeds of those patriots are never forgotten.
Okay. I’m sure you’re right that I have said quite enough.
Palin Country threads should be left in peace, to only those tolerable souls who don’t mind at all the vacume left to them by their pick, who is not running.
I too need to join the small army who have already quit posting on the subject of said vacume, and cheerfully leave you to Deborah and the cake eating.
Bye!
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