I had heard the phrase before but didn’t take time to fully understand the history behind it until I read this thread.
I’ve read every single post so far.
There are alot of prediction about how this will help her or not help her.
There is high fiving going on and comments about how this is a great political moment for her - and how she’s possibly outdone Obama.
One can only speak for themselves.
I have “supported” Sarah in the sense that I voted for her in 2008 (not McCain!). I am thrilled with her pro-life message and her “real person” appeal.
Has this helped her when it comes to me and my vote?
As far as primaries go - I would have to say no (assuming there is someone other Mitt, Newt, and Huck ;) )
Would I pull the lever vs. Obama - absolutely.
I may not be so uneasy right now if Gifford were not jewish, and it is her jewishness that causes me to view the statement as insensitive.
While I do believe it is a good time for a statement of self-defense against terrible slander, I do not believe it is a good time to “appear presidential” or try to score political points - or to “know the MSM off message.”
6 people are dead.
A child has been murdered.
A jewish woman lays in the hospital with half her skull removed.
I do understand the anger and indignation that “we” have been accused of aiding this monster.
I just don’t think “we” should be trying to scoring our own political points today - on a day when the memorial should be about the victims.
Agreed with you ...Gifford’s Jewishness makes it even more awkward...this video is a “draw” as far as politics go most likely. I will be curious to hear the current President’s speech later today...will he resist the temptation to score political points...I would hope that he does not use the word “dialogue”, or the phrase “make no mistake”, because I am required by House Rules to take a shot of tequila whenever he utters those during a television speech...I almost need a new liver...magritte