We are on the same side.
Too many people around here assume the worst of someone if they disagree.
I will say, regarding your comparison of Obama and Palin on the faking it front.
Obama has had handlers, those working behind the scenes to promote him nearly throughout his entire life. Who paid for his expensive college education? Legislature bills with his name stamped on them that he had no actual part of. All for a larger end. He’s been a major part of the Chicago political machine where they all cover each others back to promote themselves and maintain power.
Palin has had none of the above. She’s been essentially on her own taking whack after whack and she’s still standing. You can’t fake that. Very few people have the character to take that kind of abuse and shrug it off and continue going forward gracefully. That was one of Reagan’s best qualities.
Something that would be good for all of us to learn a little of.