I'm glad to see so many opinion pieces about Palin that are not from the "traitorous, cowardly, whore-like political class" (the Sobbering Cult Media, Democratic Vampires or Republican Cannibals).Sarah Palin represents what Americans once were. She is a traditional American in a political universe of chic Europeans. That is her greatest strength. What will Sarah Palin "do" next? Ah, we can all ponder that, strategize, calculate, and gaze into our political crystal balls. But when we exercise our minds that way, we miss the point.
With no special gift for prognostication and no way of reading the mind of Mrs. Palin, I can tell you -- with as much certainty as I can say about anything in public life these days -- that Sarah Palin will do what she believes in her heart and in her soul is right.The current Governor of South Carolina, I fear, is thinking about what will "work" in Sanford's career. Will Mark Sanford's wife stand by his side? Will the Republican Party accept Sanford? Can he win re-election? The outgoing Governor of Alaska, I sense, is looking at her life from a completely different angle.
This Tale of Two Governors is very much like the chasm in the Republican Party or, indeed, the chasm in the Republic. We do not need glib words or exciting novelties in politics or in governance.
We need honor, courage, faith, and clarity. Those virtues are not just the key to winning elections, they are the reason why winning elections matter.
The Gunslinger
Enemy of the Imperial State
Vampire & Cannibal Hunter
Semper Paratus
"the Sobbering Cult Media, Democratic Vampires or Republican Cannibals..."
ReplyDeleteLOL! I love your choice of words! I linked to your "Republican Hacks" article on the Sourdough. It's really interesting that so many of Sarah's REAL friends and supporters are really enthusiastic about the possibilities that lie ahead for her. The GOP has been PATHETIC through this whole thing.
You will surely like this one too, Gunslinger - http://gonzosbarandgogogrill.mensnewsdaily.com/2009/07/08/the-resignation-of-sarah-p/ Gonzo is one of the finest bloggers I've ever had the pleasure to read. Thank you for posting this; I'm encouraged that other people see this as exactly what it is - one woman doing exactly what she knows is right and following her conscience and an excellent moral compass to the best and utmost of her ability. No more, no less.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately the cannibals (coughKathleenParkercough) are still out there...
ReplyDeleteOh My God! Anniee.....
ReplyDeleteI have a total cruch on Gonzo!
He's so totally my soulmate.
heh heh.
Thanks so much for the link!
Parker needs to be among the purged.
ReplyDeleteI knew you'd like him - he'll be a must-read for you from now on, I assure you :)
ReplyDeleteHe's already at the top of my Blog Bookmarks!
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