[Cringing Negativism Network]

I’m going to stay on the sideline, though I totally agree with you.

I was an early and enthusiastic Palin supporter. I pretty much crashed and burned when she backed out. I mean, it really hit me hard.

I am still stunned. However I refuse to cling.

I believe Palin by backing out harmed America. That probably strikes many as absurd and melodramatic, but I still believe Palin’s circumstances leading up to this election were a once in a generation pivot point, an opportunity to actually alter the course of American history.

Seriously. I still believe that.

I’ve stopped being bitter, but I’m not ready yet to try to support her unless and until she looks at what is good for America.

I understand the whole family thing, but she was our best hope.

She really was. Her quitting was a very negative thing for the GOP and for America.

[editor-surveyor]

>> “I believe Palin by backing out harmed America.” <<

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I have to agree.

I believe that Palin’s faith was weakened, and her withdrawal was a victory for Satan.

Newt’s rise is the same.
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[Windflier]

I believe Palin by backing out harmed America. ... I still believe Palin’s circumstances leading up to this election were a once in a generation pivot point, an opportunity to actually alter the course of American history.

I'm precisely matching your wavelength here, friend. I couldn't have said it better if I tried. That is exactly the situation we're in, and the result of her stepping aside.

I honestly cannot believe that this isn't weighing on her conscience day and night. It would literally kill me, if I were in her shoes.

[backwoods-engineer]

Agree 100% with your post #29. And I will add this: I attribute her refusal to run to a lack of courage in the face of leftist death threats (and maybe some from the GOP, we don’t know). I’m not sure she is the right person for president after displaying that kind of cowardice.

[American Dream 246]

I believe Palin by backing out harmed America. That probably strikes many as absurd and melodramatic, but I still believe Palin’s circumstances leading up to this election were a once in a generation pivot point, an opportunity to actually alter the course of American history.

Exactly my thought!!! Even if others think we are nuts, I always thought exactly the same way and I am like you - I am completely stunned she let us down and mainly she lets AMERICA down. She is supposed to be such a fighter and she loves America so much. I just can't get my brain around that decision.

That's why, against all odds, I still have a little hope that may be she has another plan - jump in later when the field will be clearer - or - and that's what we are trying to do - call her and see if we can change her mind. Either way I am not going with anyone else for now. We still have time. Why the rush?