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Jonathan — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:48:53 -0000

I was, believe it or not, actually *in* Alaska this weekend when the news hit.

Most "real Amurricans" I came into contact with up there blamed the media (for everything), but were also fairly honest in professing total confusion as to why she was resigning just then, at that moment.

Also, most of them had no idea what was going on until I (equipped with blackberry and google news feed) told them. GREAT SUCCESS!

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Marcos El Malo — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:15:40 -0000

She only needs to make it plausible to the base, who are confused by Sarah Palin's actions but are more than willing to give Palin the benefit of the doubt. Actually, this is understating the matter. Many of her supporters are viewing this as a great lateral move, a strategy worthy of Sun Tzu (and they were talking like this even before Billy Kristol gave them their cue).

Keep in mind that what you hear and what the base hears are completely different. A reasonable person hears Stapleton's words and concludes that Palin doesn't know what the hell she is doing and/or hasn't figured out what her next steps are (or possibly that Stapleton doesn't know, if Palin does.) The base hears that Palin has a secret plan for toppling the political establishment in 2012.

Personally, I think Palin's future is clear, even if she hasn't realized it yet. She will lead a raid on the arsenal at Harper's Ferry to spark a taxpayer's rebellion.

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Marcos El Malo — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:44:58 -0000

"A good point guard drives through a full court press, protecting the ball, keeping her eye on the basket . . . and then punts!"

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Marcos El Malo — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:44:13 -0000

Now the resignation makes sense. As Governor, the media was throwing sand into her oyster, making it very itchy and irritated.

Wait. That only makes sense if the world is literally her metaphorical oyster. Nevermind.

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Marcos El Malo — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:38:14 -0000

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anna perez — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:28:13 -0000

Adolphus, think of these kind of interactions as post-code movies in America. The anchors/interviewers must find another, "code-friendly" way to communicate their utter "WTF did you just say" in a way that still enables them to book the cognesenti for the shows. Think of it as the beach scence from in "From Here to Eternity." The crash of the waves says it all, connubialy speaking.

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dvdv — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:14:17 -0000

Clearly, Palin's spokesperson found out about Palin's decision no more than 5 minutes before WE did (via an AIM message from Bristol no doubt). She's clearly grasping at straws in a vain attempt to sound somewhat in the Palin loop. It's yet another example of her unwillingness to work with other people. Palin really is the worst qualities of Bush (total lack of any intellectual curiosity and utter inability to communicate) and Cheney (secretiveness and vindictiveness).

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anna perez — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:41:51 -0000

Lennox, in that case, for the original observation, I should credit my very wise friend, also my hairdresser and the brother I should have had, Winfred Cook. I check in regularly with the Daily Kos, and will look for your posts.

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dragnet — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:22:13 -0000

haha i'm from chi too (lavergne & washington! westside 4 lyfe!!!11!!1!) and i remember a similar show being on either V103 or WGCI when i was coming up. hours of endless entertainment for my brothers and i.

but yeah the thread jacking ends now...

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Josh Jasper — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:08:24 -0000

I'm literally sorry for you that you failed to learn how to use the word literally correctly. I hope that some day, both you and Sarah Palin get an education on how to use the English language correctly.

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Adolphus — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:00:39 -0000

And I think I knew what you meant, so I apologize for calling it nonsense. I just got tired of people complementing her on her spinning skills. She may have the chops, but there are some baskets too tall for even Michael Jordan to reach.

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nawimean — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:00:14 -0000

Love it!

I live in Chicago. Several years ago the main top 40 R&B station had a segment on the evening drive show that featured Chicago "homejams." The "homejams", written and performed by local aspiring artists trying to make their big break were often a great source of amusement to me. As you might imagine, these "homejams" often sounded like "something cooked up at the house." Unfortunately my homejam methaphor is often lost on those who did not listen to Mike Love and Diz in the late 90's. I'm thinking I need to add "at the house" to my vocab.

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Lennox — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:35:18 -0000

I wrote a DKos diary to this effect last nite.

Sarah Palin, and most of her supporters, don't see positions in government as jobs, with responsibilities and duties. They see them as titles, with perks and privileges.

I have several family members who think Palin is the best thing since the invention of the microwave, and I've been turning it over and over in my head. How can these otherwise intelligent people think she is qualified to be the President of the United States (possibly the most difficult job on the planet)? I know there is a certain tribal recognition they see in her, and that explains it to a certain extent, but even so... President? Really?

But today I realized that to Palin and her supporters, qualifications are irrelevant. It's not about being able to do the job. Since government can't do anything right (except bomb Muslims, of course), it doesn't matter if she can do the job or not.

No, for these folks, the President is basically a glorified Prom King (or Queen, in this case). Just a title, and one they believe should rightfully be held by a representative of their tribe.

That's essentially the main point I would make about this...

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Bruce — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:19:20 -0000

i gagged all the way through the video...i couldn't contain my disgust for myself for actually trying to live through that excruciating attempt of spinnage. she truly is a farce, and for the future of american comedy (god bless it), i hope she sticks around in one way or another. However, the level of unintentional comedy of actually leaving office while arguing leadership, is of the charts....i still can't believe this is real, and it feels like i'm waiting for something...

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anna perez — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:10:28 -0000

One of my very wisest friends used to say during the campaign that the difference between McCain and Obama was that the former wanted to "become" POTUS while the latter wanted to "be" POTUS and that is why he predicted, last summer, that McCain would lose. This, I think is as true of the soon to be ex-gov. Palin as it was for McCain. Campaigning and governing is, if you are truly serious, really, really hard work and the bigger the show, the harder the row. Baby girl is not a serious person and she just doesn't want to work that hard. Time to "cha-ching."

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Miles Ellison — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:01:05 -0000

Why does anyone watch CNN anymore? They both made my head hurt.

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Lennox — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:00:55 -0000

Yep. Literally. Quite Literally.

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anna perez — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:56:30 -0000

Other Dan, actually, she is the world's worst spinner and I say that as a former GOP spinner. I would never have said about my "principal" "the world is her oyster," especially if you want people to think he/she will seek another elected office and not abandon the post to chase some bucks. The woman is dumb as a rock. If you were being satirical, never mind.

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mpbruss — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:10:22 -0000

I read through several pages of freeper comments on Friday night, and I saw several "I'm never voting for Romney"-type comments. As frustrated as I am with Obama, that made me pretty happy.

My best-case scenario would be her running as an independent or trying to start a new political party. Right-wing Nader ftw.

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Stacy — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:44:01 -0000

I haven't been able to watch the video yet. Did the spokeswoman say that the world is "literally Sarah Palin's oyster?" Please tell me that's the case.

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Lennox — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:38:22 -0000

Because, silly, "America" is just a mental construct in Palin's cosmic mullosk. Also.

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E-Mess — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:16:20 -0000

My attempt at a quip:

If Palin's careful consideration led her to conclude that her not governing Alaska was the best thing for Alaska, why would anyone then think that her governing America was the best thing for America?

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Lennox — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:15:03 -0000

oh my Palin... all my life's study and soul searching to attempt to make some sense of this thing we call life... my quest for meaning... all worthless... now I understand.

This 'life' is an illusion as we are all merely part of a cosmic mollusk belonging to one Sarah Palin, who's human form is certainly just a facade masking her true godhood.

How misguided I've been. Forgive me, O Lady of the North!

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Buskertype — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:36:16 -0000

I think she would make an excellent replacement for John Madden.

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Ta-Nehisi Coates — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:18:39 -0000

Neither can my lulz.