[counterpunch]

Take a breath...you’ll need it. Palin is not just a person, she is an idea. One that is lost on the sell out Republicrats.

That she certainly is.
And that's just the problem.
Much like 0bama, Palin is a 'symbol', and that is what her defenders are drawn to.
But real conservatives do leadership, not symbolism.
 

[meadsjn]

But real conservatives do leadership, not symbolism.

Please do share with us who you would consider a leader among conservatives.

[Earthdweller]

"But real conservatives do leadership, not symbolism.

The GOP used to symbolize indiviual freedom for me...

Busted flat in Baton Rouge, waitin' fer a train
When I was feeling nearly faded as my jeans.
Jonny thumbed a diesel down, just before it rained
And rode us all the way to New Orleans.
I pulled my harpoon out of my dirty red bandana.
I was playing soft while Jonny sung the blues, n-yeah
Windshield wipers slapping time I was, holding Johnny GOP's hand in mine
We sang every song that driver knew.

Freedom's just another word for nothing left to loose
Nothing, I mean nothing honey if it ain't free, no no
Yeah feeling good was easy Lord when he sang the blues
You know feeling good was good enough for me.
Good enough for me and my John GOP.

From Kentucky coal mine to the California sun
Yeah John GOP shared the secrets of my soul.
Through all kinds of weather, through everything we done Yeah Johnny baby kept me from the cold world.
One day a near Selina Lord, he slipped away.
He's lookin' for a socialist home, and I hope he finds it.
But I'd trade all of my tomorrows for one single yesterday To be holdin' the old GOP next to me...

Freedom's just another word for nothing left to loose
Nothing, and that's all the GOP left me, yeah.
But feeling good was easy Lord when he sang the blues
Hey feeling good was good enough for me, hmm-mm.
Good enough for me and the old GOP.