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Sarah Palin, Leader of The Pack
The American Thinker ^
| May 21, 2011
| Lloyd Marcus
Posted on 05/21/2011 4:08:46 AM PDT by onyx
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May 21, 2011
Sarah Palin, Leader of The Pack
By Lloyd Marcus
So, who do I like as our Republican presidential candidate in 2012? Parodying the song recorded by The Shangri-Las: "
The liberal media is always putting her down (down,down). They said, she came from the wrong said of town. They told us she was bad. Then I knew she was the best we had. That's when I fell for the leader of the pack." Who am I singing about? Obviously, the one and only Sarah Palin.
Folks, it is a bit too early to go all in on any presidential candidate. I really like Herman Cain. But when I think of the one person who appears to be uncontrolled by liberal media attacks; who epitomizes the kind of "in your face" no holds barred approach to attacking Obama's horrific record, we Tea Party patriots are so desperately longing for, hands down, it is Sarah Palin.
I know. I know. Republican elites and conventional wisdom says, "
Be reasonable. Palin is too toxic. She could never win. Pick an electable candidate like Mike Huckabee or Mitt Romney."
When ObamaCare first became law, Huckabee said repealing it would be difficult. He suggested that we try to find some good in it. My mental buzzer went off, "Wrong answer".
On Rush Limbaugh's radio program, Donald Trump cautioned Paul Ryan to work with the Democrats and not be too aggressive about moving forward with his budget proposal. Again, Trump set off my buzzer, "Wrong answer."
"Working with Democrats"
always means compromising our values, principles and desires. We want conservative representatives with backbone in Washington fighting on our behalf. Yes, the liberal media will portray them as Satan incarnate. But, there's a new sheriff in town called the Tea Party and we have our representatives' backs.
As for Romney, I do not sense a fire in the belly of this man about standing up for conservatism or the Tea Party.
The liberal media is planning a sequel to the McCain/Obama race in which they picked our "moderate" losing candidate.
Once again, the liberal media is telling us who is "too Tea Party" to win and why we should pick a moderate to run against Obama in 2012. The title of the liberal media's sequel is, "Sucker the Conservatives Two: This Time We Really Think You're Stupid".
Let me tell you what I think about moderates. Even Jesus had a problem with moderates. He said, "
You are lukewarm -- neither hot nor cold, I will spew you out of my mouth." In other words, for crying out loud, have the backbone, character and conviction to take a stand for something. The liberal media wants to set us up with another moderate linguine spine to lose
again!
The 2012 presidential election is going to be all about Obama. Thus, we need a candidate who understands this reality and will boldly go after Obama politically; someone with all American John Wayne true grit committed to Tea Party principles. So far, our John Wayne is a Momma Grizzly.
As I said, it is a bit too early to formally endorse anyone. Palin may or may not throw her hat into the ring.
Now, regarding the issues, Palin is pretty much on the same page as most of us tea party patriots; drill baby drill, smaller government and no new taxes.
And once again, I must cite her boldness and confidence when espousing her conservative beliefs. You never see Palin dancing around questions from liberal media hacks trying to make her conservative ideas sound mean, heartless, stupid and racist. It is extremely refreshing and encouraging to see someone on our side fearlessly challenging the liberal media!
And what about presidential charisma? In my nationwide travels on four Tea Party Express tours, in which Palin participated, nobody sparked excitement nor struck a stronger emotional chord with audiences at the rallies than Sarah Palin. She is a rock star. The people love her.
I pray that whomever we select as our presidential candidate will grasp the seriousness of the situation in which we find our country. Various potential Republican presidential candidates are good people with great conservative ideas to get our country back on track. The most important critereon for a candidate to win my support is a willingness to launch a shock and awe all out assault on Obama's horrific record and terrifying agenda.
Obama has the bully pulpit of the Oval Office, his Democrat minions, racist black so-called civil rights groups and a sycophant liberal mainstream media, all working in concert for him to be reelected in 2012. America cannot survive another Republican presidential candidate committed to "playing nice" for fear of being called racist. As they say in AA, "
Half measures avail us nothing".
If Obama is reelected in 2012, America as we know it is over. King Obama must be politically dethroned.
Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
"Campaign to Defeat Barack Obama 2012". Please join us!
TOPICS: Editorial; Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2012president; lloydmarcus; obama; palin; primaries2012
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To: onyx
Moderates, lukewarm. I always mention to them (that is different from telling them and getting personal - got to konw how to deal with liberals), “that either people are part of the solution or part of problem and that there is no middle ground. Either one loves government spending or thinks spending is the problem. People have to choose between freedom from the regulation of government handouts (READ AGAIN: between the freedom from Regulation that goes with Govt Handouts), or accept Government intervention in their lives. Once Govt gets that “free” handout money pumped into the system, it is like becoming a drug addict for the people - they can’t live or just go along with the crowd.
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posted on
05/21/2011 5:12:30 AM PDT
by
Jumper
To: onyx
It looks like all Sarah and her team are doing now is trying to figure out all the logistical problems for a run.
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posted on
05/21/2011 5:13:01 AM PDT
by
Clyde5445
(Gov. Sarah Palin: "You have to sacrifice to win. That's my philosophy in 6 words.")
To: onyx
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posted on
05/21/2011 5:19:46 AM PDT
by
Guenevere
(....)
To: onyx
I've always respected and appreciated Margaret Thatcher!
......Sarah could do this.
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posted on
05/21/2011 5:21:10 AM PDT
by
Guenevere
(....)
To: Guenevere
She is tested. The likes of Couric and Matthews will get wiped out by Sarah.
To: Clyde5445
When you have all the aces and others at the table are betting and raising, you are wise to just call until things settle down.
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posted on
05/21/2011 5:30:02 AM PDT
by
Aevery_Freeman
(What do we do after reelection? The $1,000,000,000.00 fix is in.)
To: SueRae
Good morning Sue Rae! Yes, I think they will get Secret Service protection again. At least, I hope so, because she and her family will need it.
Yes, you’re right and I agree with 100 percent. We will rapidly respond to every assault on TV and in print and write to the pundits those parties out to harm her. We have her back, big time!
GO CUDA! Pray for Sarah and her precious family.
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posted on
05/21/2011 5:31:31 AM PDT
by
onyx
(If you truly support Sarah Palin and want to be on her busy ping list, let me know!)
To: onyx
There’s only one problem with the “Leader of the Pack” analogy. In the end of the pop ditty, the parents (The Republican Establishment) break up the romance, and the Leader, distraught, drives off and dies in a motorcycle accident.
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posted on
05/21/2011 5:32:09 AM PDT
by
Dr. Sivana
(There is no salvation in politics.)
To: mazda77
Hi mazda77!
I don’t know about #2. S/he will have to rise to that spot on his or her own merits. I’m all in for Sarah Palin.
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posted on
05/21/2011 5:34:09 AM PDT
by
onyx
(If you truly support Sarah Palin and want to be on her busy ping list, let me know!)
To: onyx
It looks like Sarah will be on FNC tonite at 9:00 PM est.
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posted on
05/21/2011 5:34:32 AM PDT
by
Clyde5445
(Gov. Sarah Palin: "You have to sacrifice to win. That's my philosophy in 6 words.")
To: Gargantua
It just seems to be the most likely outcome. Romney and Gingrich aren’t stars. Most of the others simply aren’t well known enough to win in 2012. Palin is a star, and the most recent gallup polls have Palin’s recognition x strong favorability among Republicans clearly ahead of everyone else. All Republicans (96%) know her, and more have strongly favorable feelings about her than the other well known candidates. Huge rocketship zoom up to clear convincing victory just seems most likely. Palin or the Palin people here will spend their time in November or December or January that, yes, Cain is good, or yes, Bachmann is good, but it is clear that it is best not to argue who is the best conservative, but to rally around one, Palin, who does have the huge crowds, etc, etc. I think Palin will be successful with that. Someone else said that they wouldn’t be “needed”, and, if Palin’s in there, that’s a valid point.
I think the RINOs realize that Romney has a bunch of real problems, and are looking around for any number of backups. Gingrich and Romney, though, are the only 2 RINOs who are well known enough to win.
To: onyx
She’s going all the way to the top!
She will be able to avoid the land mines and gotchas that zer0 will leave for his successor. When leftists lose power, they get childish and vindictive, but she will foil them in Washington as she did in Alaska.
To: truthfreedom
In early August of 2008, less than 1% of the US knew the name Sarah Palin. Name recognition is meaningless at this stage of the game.
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posted on
05/21/2011 5:37:28 AM PDT
by
Teacher317
(really?)
To: SpaceBar
Did you get a hint when she told Greta she has that *fire in her belly*? I think and hope you’re right that she’s going to “ eat zeros lunch! “
Run Sarah, RUN!
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posted on
05/21/2011 5:39:20 AM PDT
by
onyx
(If you truly support Sarah Palin and want to be on her busy ping list, let me know!)
To: onyx
2012 is the last hurrah, that haas become obvious, especially with Ubama and this Israel thing, we cannot survive 4 mores years of him as a united country
Either way I suggest we install Sarah as our leader no matter what happens, she could be the restorer or a founding mother
We can all go rouge with her.
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posted on
05/21/2011 5:40:07 AM PDT
by
KC_Lion
(America IS at War with itself, and no one seems to notice or care.)
To: SueRae
I don’t think candidates get S.S. protection unless/until they become the nominee. However, an exception was made in Obama’s case (as has been and is done with everything else about BHO); GWB afforded him SS protection from the get-go. Won’t happen one bit for someone running for the republication nomination, for sure.
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posted on
05/21/2011 5:41:43 AM PDT
by
nfldgirl
To: Guenevere
Hi Guenevere!!!
I agree. Sarah can do this!
Millions are praying for her.
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posted on
05/21/2011 5:42:04 AM PDT
by
onyx
(If you truly support Sarah Palin and want to be on her busy ping list, let me know!)
To: Clyde5445
Yes, on Justice with Judge Jeanine Pirro, but the promo I saw showed Sarah Palin wearing the same pink outfit she wore in her interviews with Hannity, Bolling and Greta.
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posted on
05/21/2011 5:47:46 AM PDT
by
onyx
(If you truly support Sarah Palin and want to be on her busy ping list, let me know!)
To: onyx
The 2012 presidential election is going to be all about Obama. Thus, we need a candidate who understands this reality and will boldly go after Obama politically; someone with all American John Wayne true grit committed to Tea Party principles. So far, our John Wayne is a Momma Grizzly.That's it in a nutshell, ladies and gentlemen.
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posted on
05/21/2011 5:52:42 AM PDT
by
MNnice
To: Jumper
That’s one of the great debates we’re having right now and it’ll be alive in the 2012 election. Repeal of obamacare or not. Huge government spending on entitlements or not.
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posted on
05/21/2011 5:52:55 AM PDT
by
onyx
(If you truly support Sarah Palin and want to be on her busy ping list, let me know!)
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