I agree. Mark is funny and insightful, but he gets it wrong now and again. This is one of those times.
Sarah didn't say she was going away. What Republican figure is speaking out for conservatism and against the Marxist tide? None, except Rush. If Sarah goes in that direction, with her charisma, she can really make a difference, make herself a contender, and cause problems for King Bomma.
I predict Sarah will hit the speaking and Pub fund-raising circuit to try to help elect real conservatives, and try to steer the Pub party back to Conservatism and the country away from Bomma and this Marxist disaster. Then she will run for prez in 2012.
Didn't Reagan work to steer the GOP party in a conservative direction for many years when he wasn't holding office? I think so.
In her speech Sarah commented, "I will help those that are proud to be American."
Did ya hear that michelle-my-fat-belle?