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Yours is a reasonable question (with a little anger tossed in, but that is understandable).

It is because I find the blind spot for some Gov. Palin supporters to be problematic for Conservatives in general, and, IMHO, supporters of Gov. Palin.

If I can get 1 or 2 FReepers to pause and consider the POTENTIAL realities of Gov. Palin’s current position and activities, be it her movie, her possibilities of running and/or her messing with the MSM, then that I have accomplished my objective.

I am not the enemy — I am the Devil’s Advocate at worst.

I really think I am doing good here — even for supporters of Gov. Palin.

I have grave concerns about what her candidacy may mean, but since I can no longer express them, at least I can help people keep their eyes clear.

Thanks for taking it down a notch and asking instead of just reacting. And I do suggest you review the responses to my posts and ask whether you would support a candidate whose supporters merely yell down anyone who asks questions.

I think that sums things up.

Good morrow to all of you.

It is because I find the blind spot for some Gov. Palin supporters to be problematic for Conservatives in general, and, IMHO, supporters of Gov. Palin.

Blind spot? Oh, you mean like the "blind spots" some conservatives had about Reagan, who also had his all-too-human warts?

Here we have someone finally stepping up the the plate in national politics, who comes about as close to a dream candidate as any of us have seen in a generation, and you'd prefer that we take a pass on her because she's got a wart or two?

That logic fails, and is hereby dismissed as a pathetically weak excuse on your part, for your attacks on this rare patriot.

What potential realities would you have us consider, pray tell?

Her current position? She's more well-positioned to boot Bammy from the Oval Office, than any other candidate in (or out) of the race. She's also the de facto leader of the Tea Party movement.

Her activities? She led the charge in the 2010 midterms, to elect a virtual tsunami of Republicans to office across the country.
She's knocked the Obama White House off point over and over again with her tweets and published articles.
She's met with leaders of allied countries abroad, forging bonds that should be the domain of our president (except he's voting 'present' as usual).
She published an account of her life and career in politics that went to number one on the NY Times best seller list.
She's spoken to large groups of conservative activists at many organized functions.
She's made speeches at Tea Party events, the big Glenn Beck shindig in Washington, and in Wisconsin, in support of Governor Walker's efforts to end collective bargaining for public unions.
She also found time to film a series about her home state of Alaska, and has worked as a conservative commentator for Fox.
Don't forget her bus tour and Rolling Thunder.

Her movie? What movie? Palin hasn't made a movie. Steven Bannon made a movie about her life, but she had nothing to do with that.

Her possibilities of running? What of it? Are you perhaps referring to the fact that she's chosen not to jump into the race early, and be a part of the demolition derby we're watching?

Her messing with the MSM? You say that like it's a bad thing. You think maybe she should forgive and forget, after what they've tried to do to her and her family these last three years? Do you not realize that the press hasn't attacking Sarah Palin -- they've been attacking every good and decent thing about you and I, and every other patriot American?

...then that I have accomplished my objective.

And what objective would that be? To knock down one of this nation's most promising leaders, because (gasp!) she has a couple of warts?

“whether you would support a candidate whose supporters merely yell down anyone who asks questions.”

To malign Sarah Palin based on an attempted characterization of her supporters is an Alinsky tactic, not a sincere criticism. This tactic is a type of link between you and other anti-Palin posters on this forum.

There’s a difference between merely pointing out your opinion that The Undefeated will not be the success we believe it will and hoping it won’t succeed.

How do the Roves, Krauthammers, Soroses and their followers feel about the fact that Palin’s “flaws” they had hoped for two years ago have turned out to be nonexistent while her successes have skyrocketed? Why do you run from acknowledging this fact, and doesn’t it represent a level of success rendering your arguments completely meaningless?