Thanks for reading the linked material and for your thoughtful reply.
Couric severely edited the interview, but that aside, Sarah should have been first sent to friendly venues at Fox News Channel before being subjected to Gibson and Couric and then only with strict conditions: tape rolling; no editing; no close-ups; interviews conducted at campaign appearances in front of live audiences. I mean, those networks were already in the tank for Obama so they didn’t merit one on one interviews. Those interviews should have been left to McCain.
She’ll need a trusted professional to help her handle the news media. Maybe someone like Dana Perino. I would prefer a real SOB, but that’s the protectionist coming out in me. :)
I agree with you that she has the executive experience and like every governor who seeks the nomination, her lack of “hands on” experience in foreign affairs need not be an impediment, given that she was the CIC of Alaska’s National Guard. She will have time to travel more and to master world events. Obama is such a neophyte, that voters are going to be looking for someone who instills trust and leadership. Sarah loves and respects our military, whereas Obama can barely hide his distain. I hope you were able to read the speech she gave in Hong Kong. If not, she posted excerpts from it on her Facebook page.
I like what you wrote here.... noting that you said “formidable presient” !!!!
“A few moments ago, I referred to Sarah as a great vehicle. To my way of thinking, Palin is a person who has great instincts. That to me represents a great foundation from which to build from. If she can develop sound foriegn policy stances, a strong healthy immigration stance, and an ability to think quickly on her feet, she’s going to be a formidable president. She’s the latest model of Conservatism right off the showroom floor. Now it’s time to see what options we can install.”
Ever since she’s been calling her own shots, she’s met and exceeded my expectations, and she’s not yet a declared candidate. I started calling her “Sarah America” during the campaign and I think it’s fitting. The lines of people at her book signings seem to validate that she is America’s Sarah.
Thanks for your additional comments. I generally agree with them. I do want to make sure folks don’t become “Tiger Woods” type fans here though.
That sounds like an insult, but don’t take it that way. The reason folks are angry with him, is because he became their hero. Nobody should become something bigger than life to people.
Sarah is a good person. I like her a lot. She still shouldn’t be Sarah America to people. It’s just my opinion, but I think that sort of thing demonstrates a tendency to object when people make sound comments about her. She should have our respect, but not our adoration.
I’m sorry if that casts you unfairly, but from our previous discussion, I think you’ll know my hearts in the right place here, and you’ll understand what I am saying here without seeing it as an attack.