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Rogue Thoughts: Chapter by Chapter on Sarah Palin
First Things ^ | 11-27-09 | John Mark Reynolds

Posted on 12/01/2009 8:22:33 AM PST by Bob J

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I thought this would be an interesting read and opportunity for those who have read the book to offer their own analysis, chapter by chapter.

The writer appears to be a Christian evangelist writing for a Christian website called "First Things" who is a Palin fan. It looks to be a fair and unbiased book review as opposed to either the over the top slobbering or gratuitous attack job we have seen so far.

Palin fans may not like it's rawness, but here is your chance to counter argue the authors points.

And no, I haven't read the book yet but that is because it has been hinted I might receive a copy at Christmas, so I'll have to wait until then.

1 posted on 12/01/2009 8:22:34 AM PST by Bob J
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He says -
Her inexplicable resignation as governor of Alaska years before her term ended....

Even though I am a Romney guy...

I don’t need to read past that.


2 posted on 12/01/2009 8:28:43 AM PST by slag (reelect nobody)
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To: Bob J; SolidWood; euram; Al B.; jla; Clyde5445; Diogenesis
Even though I am a Romney guy, 2012 is too far away to have overly firm commitments if you are just a regular guy and not a Party apparatchik and Palin could persuade me.

This admission kills any credibility the writer of the piece may have in terms of objectivity.


3 posted on 12/01/2009 8:29:52 AM PST by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin has crossed the Rubicon!)
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re: Even though I am a Romney guy

Oops, I think I hear my mother calling me. May I be excused?

Say no more.


4 posted on 12/01/2009 8:32:34 AM PST by jwparkerjr
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“...Even though I am a Romney guy...”

Yep his whole tone is like that of a Romney guy: curtsy, semi-liberal, and pseudo-sophisto.

5 posted on 12/01/2009 8:32:47 AM PST by Monterrosa-24 (...even more American than a French bikini and a Russian AK-47.)
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There is no need to read any further than this:

Even though I am a Romney guy...

The opinion of anyone who supports the charlatan from Massachusetts isn't worthy of consideration. Plus, it's the same kind of slimy "I used to like ___, but now that I think about it, I'd rather support a medicine socializing liberal, because ___ just isn't perfect enough for me." that Romney supporters have been depositing on conservative forums like so much bird droppings for years now.

No thanks.

6 posted on 12/01/2009 8:33:30 AM PST by perfect_rovian_storm (The worst is behind us. Unfortunately it is really well endowed.)
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Even though I am a Romney guy..................... Bye Bye!


7 posted on 12/01/2009 8:34:55 AM PST by Bringbackthedraft (Beware of the Palin Tsunami!!!)
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To: Bob J

First Things is published by The Institute on Religion and Public Life, an interreligious, nonpartisan research and education institute whose purpose is to advance a religiously informed public philosophy for the ordering of society.


8 posted on 12/01/2009 8:35:13 AM PST by Technical Editor
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9 posted on 12/01/2009 8:36:00 AM PST by KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle (http://www.conservatives4palin.com/)
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To: slag
He says -
Her inexplicable resignation as governor of Alaska years before her term ended....

Even though I am a Romney guy...

I don’t need to read past that.

Exactly, that's where I stopped.

10 posted on 12/01/2009 8:36:30 AM PST by fedupjohn (If we try to fight the war on terror with eyes shut + ears packed with wax, innocent people will die)
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I don't know who the guy is who is writing his impressions of Sarah and/or her book - but he lost me when he said......

"Her inexplicable resignation as governor of Alaska years before her term ended should be difficult for even the most devoted Palinista. She has also not been much of a team player and it has been hard to discern a coherent pattern to her positions."....

First of all she didn't have "years" to serve as governor - just one year or less and was prohibited from running again. Second, the frivolous lawsuits she was bombarded with by the LEFT made it all but impossible to actually work as governor. In addition, she needed to make some real money because Alaska doesn't shield their public servants - they're on their own for legal bills.

Not a team player???? How can he say this when she stifled her own impulses to be available and up front with people but the McCain handlers kept her down. I'm convinced they saw all too clearly that she was the real star of that team - not McCain by a long shot.

So after reading those points in the "review" and seeing how wrong they were - I figured it wasn't worth my time to read any more. I'm reading Sarah's book and I'm enjoying it simply because it's not the slick, snake oil salesman we're used to hearing!!!

11 posted on 12/01/2009 8:36:31 AM PST by Elkiejg (GO SARAH GO!!)
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Romney guy? Who the heck thinks Romney can win anything?

He has the charisma of a pile of dirty laundry..........Oh yeah, let’s run him...........

Sarah has more charisma and leadership skills than the entire Republican party and Demon-crat party...........in her little finger..........


12 posted on 12/01/2009 8:36:34 AM PST by RRTJSP...........
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“Her inexplicable resignation as governor of Alaska years before her term ended....”

Obviously a political Know-Nothing.

“Even though I am a Romney guy...”

Obviously a supporter of ObamaCare too.


yawn not worthy of analysis...find something better to dissect numnutz.


13 posted on 12/01/2009 8:37:07 AM PST by rbmillerjr (It's us against them...the Establishment RINOs vs rank and file...Sarah Palin or bust)
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Even though I am a Romney guy

Apparently out to sabotage the the conservative girl early.

14 posted on 12/01/2009 8:38:37 AM PST by Navy Patriot (Sarah and the Conservatives will rock your world.)
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Even though I am a Romney guy.....

I stopped reading right there.

Hey Bob, aren't you a Romney guy too?

15 posted on 12/01/2009 8:41:01 AM PST by P-Marlowe (LPFOKETT GAHCOEEP-w/o*)
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“The writer appears to be a Christian evangelist writing for a Christian website called “First Things” who is a Palin fan.”

Where did you get that idea, the writer starts off with “I’m a Romney guy!” NO ROMNEY GUY is a Palin fan, their goal in life is to trash Palin, and you put this CRAP up as “an objective well written review” IT’s a HIT JOB by a Mitt fan. Let me guess, you’re a mitt fan too? So the I’m a Ronmey guy admission didn’t strike you the way it did me....


16 posted on 12/01/2009 8:41:42 AM PST by Robbin (If Sarah isnÂ’t welcome, IÂ’m not welcome, itÂ’s just that simpleÂ…)
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To: Bob J
I think by the end of the book this person will be more impressed. I agree that it started out slow, and that there are strange ebbs and flows in the wording that seemed forced and contrived at times. But over-all I really enjoyed the book and think it gives a rather honest account of who she is and what she believes. Both of which I like. I just wish she would stop trying to sound intellectual. It actually has the opposite effect of she wants.

That's the only complaint I have ever had about her. When she's not confident about something, she tends to think words will somehow hide her lack of knowledge. It doesn't work. She needs to focus on those things that she believes in and let the chips fall where they may. I hope she is studying like mad (assuming she even wants to move on to higher office). She may surprise us all and simply decide government is not the best avenue for her. I'm certainly enjoying her turning the MSM on it's head. :)
17 posted on 12/01/2009 8:41:53 AM PST by TruthBeforeAll (To liberals, if something is a complete and utter disaster, it's because there's not enough of it.)
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Romney = red flag.

Plus, I'm only 153 pages into Sarah's book, and I love it so far.

No deal on this blogger.

18 posted on 12/01/2009 8:44:54 AM PST by thefactor (yes, as a matter of fact, i DID only read the excerpt)
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To: Robbin

Yes, he’s a Mitt fan.

Also a big McCain supporter.

I confirm that.


19 posted on 12/01/2009 8:45:46 AM PST by rbmillerjr (It's us against them...the Establishment RINOs vs rank and file...Sarah Palin or bust)
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More drivel from another loser RINO a-hole.


20 posted on 12/01/2009 8:49:50 AM PST by facedown (Armed in the Heartland)
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