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Palin even went as far as to lend her voice...
To me, part of listening to anyone’s “voice” is an understanding of where they are coming from. With Palin I am unclear at this point if she purports to speak as a journalist, a candidate, a voice of the people, just a regular ‘gal’ gossiping over tea, or...? If someone comments on a candidate and they are also a candidate it shades the comments in a certain way. Good listeners take motives into account when listening to a “voice” or viewpoint. With Palin I am unsure how to listen with the proper nuance in mind.
No doubt you are.