[Congressman Billybob]

Let me know what you think. I am sharing this particular piece only with my colleagues at FreeRepublic, wather than sending it out thither and yon.

John / Billybob

[Jeff Head]

I believe Palin is flanking the political establishment. Booth the rabid MSM and left, as well as those in the Republican areana who do not want to see her run.

But, I listened to her entire announcement and have read her statement since. It was honorable, it was direct, and it punctuated the insane politics of our day...it also punctuated her personal commitment to fight, and to do so when it would not distract further from her job as Governor and the foundation she has built there.

I am proud of her and support her. She is a great American.

The left, the MSM, and many RINOs hate her precisely because her very life and its achievements refute all of their entitlement and big government arguements...and let's not forget, many hate her as well because she and Todd chose life for their down's syndrome son, Trig. God bless them for that.

I think Sarah has just turned, like a fed-up mama Bear, on her detractors. She has put things in order, she has left them in the hands of capable people, and she has now turned to face her enemies directly.

...and I think they are going to be sorry. We have smelled the fear in them for a long time. Good on her!

Sarah will now get her book out, go on tour, give speeches and promote conservatie principles all over this country in the midst of the Obama administration disaster and gain great political capital in the process. Then she will support conservative candidates in 2010 and help them win, amassing much more political capital. She will then take all of that and make an awesome, stunning run for the Presidency in 2012...and she has my full support.

GO SARAH GO!

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[CharterOakie]

I believe you’re correct. But without wishing to sound smug, it seemed fairly obvious to me just listening to Sarah’s announcement on Friday. I can’t understand why people are so perplexed about what she’s doing and why.

She heard the clarion call to national service but couldn’t do what needs to be done while trapped in the AK Governor’s office fending off frivolous ethics complaints and waiting for the GOP establishment to support her (till the cows come home).

I don’t pretend to know the details, but the broad strategy seems clear enough.

Toss in my own hunch: wouldn’t be surprised to see Sarah encourage and support military vets willing to run for office. Talk about patriots who understand sacrifice and service to the country! And Sarah can provide instant name recognition and momentum.

Just a hunch.

[Zathras]

There are actually SOME things we can learn from Bill Clinton.
He understood that meeting the PEOPLE face to face is of tremendous value.

If Sarah uses the next year to do this, and bypasses the DC media, she will not only improve her delivery but connect with the American people like no other politician since Reagan.

[Mozilla]

Smart thinking. I too was wondering if maybe this was done to give time to focus on how to be more active in Republican politics. She won’t have to worry about the job of being governor making her stay at home.

[Rockitz]

Another great point!

Here’s mine. Sometimes it’s better to be an outsider in the political game and this is definitely one of those times. Incumbents will get crushed in the next set of elections.

[mtnwmn]

Palin most certainly thinks outside the box and that has got all the tongues wagging. I flew from Anchorage to B’ham and the trip was brutal....at least 8 hrs plus lay overs.

[Man50D]

No one knows if she will return to politics in the future considering she has not made any comment to that effect but it is hard to imagine a person who has been very active all her life resigned so she can be only a stay at home Mom indefinitely.

She will need to renounce her membership with the Republicrat party if she has any chance of advancing Conservatism should she run for President.

[Irish Eyes]

Let me know what you think. I am sharing this particular piece only with my colleagues at FreeRepublic, wather than sending it out thither and yon.

John / Billybob

Excellent, go ahead share it with everyone.

[hoosiermama]

Though not as elegantly written as your article this is what I’ve been posting all weekend.
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She already accomplished her goals as GOV

Resigning enabler her to:
FInish the book and get it to the printers sooner (according to FOX seven figure advance)
(there been a rumor to a seond book for the liberal...a picture book)
Go on the Book tour(s)
GO on the talk shows.

Do the hundreds of speaking for pay engagments she’s had to turn down (She makes less than 100,000 as gov.)

Campaign for other running for congress...Get the GOP elected.

Basically she’s following the step Charle Krauthammer listed for her.

1. She’s gotten rid of the governorship, it had become a stone around her neck holding her back.

2. Decide of a few topic to emphasis....That was done in the last paragraph of her Independence Day greeting today.

less government intervention,
greater energy independence,
stronger national security, and
much-needed fiscal restraint

3. Get down to the lower 48.
First event scheduled in CA Aug 8th.

[lovesdogs]

This is spot on. I would never in my wildest dreams imagine that Sarah Palin would teach her daughters by example to cry uncle when a bully has his foot on your throat.

Women learn that the direct approach is not always the most effective one in situations like this. I would not be shocked to learn that she is laying land mines for her tormentors in her grand scheme.

[Lancey Howard]

Excellent analysis. Thanks for posting your thoughts here.

Palin was tethered to Alaska and getting bombarded with expensive, frivolous “ethics” complaints and now she is FREE to raise a gajillion dollars from mainland coast to mainland coast. By resigning now, the new guy (reportedly a conservative Republican) will get a tremendous leg up (as the incumbent) on getting elected to a full term in the next gubernatorial election.

But my favorite part is the handwringing tizzy the scumbags are in thanks to her announcement:

“Oh my! What did Sarah do? Where will Sarah go? What will Sarah do next? Oh my!”

[Tench_Coxe]

I think it is an interesting analysis. I also think the Republican Uriah Heeps are going to slink about to put it down.
Some of the soft martial arts are to use the strength of the enemy to defeat him. A strong punch? Step to the side then 'encourage' his momentum to send him flying across the room.

Water is one of the most deceptive of elements. Blocked by stone, it flows around and, over time, wears it down.

[TexasCajun]

One thing is for sure!

When Sarah does speak, the world will be listening!

Including all those little ankle biters in State-Media.

[Balding_Eagle]

"My fellow Americans, I come before you today not as a Republican, not as a Democrat, but as an American who is deeply, deeply concerned about the wrong directions this nation is taking

(Here is where I think you went off path)

because of failures by politicians in both of those ancient political parties...."

I think she is too much a diplomat to start such a unecessary fight. Plus it wouldn't help her cause.

[new cruelty]

Sound thinking. Time and Sarah will tell.

[balls]

That fits exactly what she outlined in her speech. My biggest concern is that she has no idea on how to handle media cross examination. She doesn’t allow herself any think-time and takes the bait then falls into the trap. Since the MSM and DNC are one and the same, she needs serious tutoring in media control.

(I have plenty of space for her here in the Boston area.)

[skinkinthegrass]

thanks, for the information / thread / post.

[Fudd Fan]

Excellent take.

My bottom line is, I’m confident that Sarah will ultimately do what she believes is best. I’m also fine with waiting to see just what that is. That it’s driving the MSM stark raving mad is the icing on the cake.

[mjaneangels@aolcom]

I would say that your ideas are very possible.

[HighlyOpinionated]

I would love for her to be in DC on Sept 12!

I’m driving back up here from Georgia to attend.

It would be soooooooooooo fantastic if we had a million or more attendees on that day.

Some people I know in GA couldn’t attend both and are planning to attend the DC rally in Sept. Hopefully there are many many others.