Jeff,
I hold the utmost respect for your opinion and commentary. Yet it is quite difficult to reconcile the printed statements (yeah, I know it is the bought and paid for nooz) with the forward commentary that you posit. This excerpt caught much attention:
“”Some are going to question the timing of this and let me just say that this decision has been in the works for a while. In fact this decision comes after much consideration,” Palin said, holding up her left index finger as she amended her thought, “Much prayer and consideration. And finally, I polled the most important people in my life, my kids. And the count was unanimous. While in response to asking, ‘Hey, do you want me to be a positive influence and fight for all our children's futures from outside the governor's office?’ it was four yeses and one ‘Hell, yeah.’ The ‘Hell, yeah’ sold it.”
A little support for the party platform might have been nice. Even a mention about the “little peons” from the lower 48 that gave blind obedience to the ticket might help.
While in response to asking, ‘Hey, do you want me to be a positive influence and fight for all our children’s futures from outside the governor’s office?’ it was four yeses and one ‘Hell, yeah.’ The ‘Hell, yeah’ sold it.”
I think that’s a pretty accurate transcription of what I heard (several times), up to the last part. I’m certain that she said “The ‘Hell, yeah’ SEALED it.”
Not to quibble. Just for accuracy’s sake.