Forgive us, but we’re in love with Sarah Palin. Not the politician, not the pundit, and certainly not the person. But the spectacle. After announcing her independence from Alaska on Friday, the failed vice presidential hopeful is on a new career track. Politico types suspect she’s readying herself for a 2012 presidential run. Media types suspect she wants a television show.
For her part, Palin insists she doesn’t know what her future holds. This may be true!, because: 2012 is still years away. And: Her agent likely hasn’t locked down a show for her to host yet.
What we do know so far is that her decision to resign stems, at least in part, from the heavy legal bills piling up as she defends herself from, uh, politically motivated smear campaigns (LOL, right?). The number of billable hours is probably not helped by having her lawyers make ridiculous demands from the media not to talk about her.
The exiting Alaska governor makes clear that while she’s resigning as the northern state’s chief executive, she’s not excusing herself from the public eye. And for this, we’re grateful. She will help fill the news cycle, sure, but the anti-gay hockey mom will also widen the divide between right-wing zealots and the rest of America. And while we wish everyone could get along, if they can’t, the next best thing is having someone like Palin illustrate exactly what this country doesn’t need.
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dvlaries
Me too. I want a 24-hour channel of her.
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Dennis
The only way I can stand to listen to the inane ramblings of this narcissistic, dim-bulb b*tch, is through the brilliant and spot-on mockery of her by Tina Fey.
Tina Fey’s work helped us dodge a bullet. Palin as VP? God help us…
galefan2004
I thank god every single day for blessing the Repugs with Mrs. Crazy Bitch Palin.
hand
i like her. that NBC interview of her fishing in overalls was just amazing.
i was struck by her answers on gay rights during joe biden. after awhile it was clear, that they had very similar opinions. but biden was lying and she was being straight-up
strumpetwindsock
Why is she still wearing that old red thing?
Did the bailiff take all her clothes away?
Anthony
I love Sarah Palin. How many VP or Presidential candidates do you know started school at a community college and got a degree from a state university. None! Plus, she wears glasses instead of contacts. I love her alone just for that reason.
Cam
Ok, so if I have this right, she quit as mayor to become the head of the Oil and Gas oversight board, then quit that because it wasn’t what she expected, now has quit the governorship….yeah, great resume for running for president. I can see it now “Hugo Chavez says that America is bad, in response President Palin has said that he is being mean to her and she has quit as the President of the U.S.” Siiiigh
Thom Freeheart
I would NOT vote for Sarah Palin under any circumstance.
However, the vitriol that has been directed her way has been so off the scale that it has made me sympathetic toward her. Go girl.
Lance Rockland
She’s a ho.
InExile
At least Sarah is honest about her bigotry, unlike others who make promises with no intention of keeping them.
oh boy
I’m sorry – no politician in US History has taken as many punches as this woman. That includes George W., Cheney, Nixon,and Quayle.
It is ridiculous, considering what a short time she has been on the scene and how little influence she has. (Where as W. and Cheney did all the actual damage).
It is because she is a woman. Period. And a pretty one at that. If she were just another conservative man like Huckabee, no one would notice her.
I am not saying I agree with her…but the vitriol sent her way is so disproportionate it is almost pathologic.
And another thing…if Hillary Clinton had been born a man she would have been President years ago.
I do not encourage women to get involved in national politics. They will find a reason to hate you no matter who you are or what side you are on. Especially other women. FACT.
Michael W.
Not surprising. The Queerty staff voted for her ticket in the 2008 election.
BrianZ
Ooo I can’t wait to read the nut-fuck crazy post SM is going to come up with on this thread!
Besides that, I think Palin’s politics, ethics, and motives are rather distasteful.
Apparently sexism will be around long after I can get married in Texas.
ChristopherM
@oh boy:
She has taken that many punches because she’s an idiot who appeals to the lowest common denominator. Nixon was evil, but at least he was smart.
Had Hilary been born a man she probably would have been president because she would not have been working to serve someone else’s career. But this half-wit? No, she deserves and has asked for everything she has gotten.
mikeincleveland
@InExile- so what do you mean, then? we should vote instead for the person that is honestly bigoted? well, that makes a lot more sense…
J
@Thom Freeheart: you’re confusing mockery for vitriol. mockery well-earned btw
Mr. Cox
I think there is this sick CAMP obsession w drag queens and Sarah Palin. She’s the new Judy Garland except she’s evil and not on our side.
dontblamemeivotedforhillary
My question is “Who will run against President Sarah Palin in 2016?”
A/ Alec Baldwin
B/ Hillary Rodham Clinton
C/ Michelle Obama
Press your key pads now (nothing to do with this survey)
http://www.runsarahrunohgodimissbadsyntaxandunfinishedsentences.com
Dennis
Absolutly amazed at people’s sympathy for her…she takes tons of shit because SHE’S PLAYING WAAAY ABOVE HER LEAGUE…Decent looks, a moderate level of intelligence, and a B.A. in broadcast journalism earned at 5 or 6 different low-level colleges doesn’t cut it folks, sorry. Aw, shucks, but she’s gutsy, and perky, and tough talkin’ and she can see Russia from her house…and knows how to pagent walk and wink for emphasis…still not nearly enough to justify her worth.
Sarah for a School Board President? Sure, why not. Mayor of a 9,000 person town in Alaska? OK, I guess. But if you think she has the sophistication, depth of expertise, and critical/analytical ability to play a vital role on the international stage, you are as narcissistic and brain challenged as she is.
strumpetwindsock
@Dennis:
You forgot to mention the babe factor.
I’m sure that got her a few votes… Margaret Cho’s at least.
bobito
@oh boy: If you really think Sarah Palin has taken half as many punches as Hillary Clinton, you’re off your nut, man. But she has proven time and again that what she dishes out, she cannot take. She now claims distaste for the “vicious bloodsport” of politics, yet during her campaign, she gleefully goaded her followers into such a frenzy against Obama that they were itching to get out there and string him up.
But I do think it’s kind of adorable that she’s now claiming that “one term [as governor] is enough” – how the hell would she know? She’s not even planning to complete one term. And THIS, my friend, is just one of a million good reasons why the media is at times ungracious toward her.
TANK
fUCKIN’ PALIN? Robert strange mcnamara died, you bastards! HOw about some respect for proper american history (which he was)?
ousslander
@Cam: Yes, and HIlary quit her job as senator to take another and Obama quit his job to another one.
Of course they kept those jobs and paychecks while running for higher office and not doing the job they were being paid for.
Tony
I think she missed her calling. She should be a MILF adult superstar. HOT.
dontblamemeivotedforhillary
McNamara was a “Genocidal Fuckhead” for taking us into Vietnam when he himself had doubts! How many died? How many were destroyed including innocent women and children?
Sarah V Hillary 2016 (The media has already chosen it!) but, Oprah picks the winner as we ALL know……
Tony
@ dontblamemeivotedforhillary
“but, Oprah picks the winner as we ALL know……”
LOL. Oprah gave us not one but two douchebags, Dr. Phil and Obama. Wonder what she gives Gayle.
Attmay
“We” are not in love with Sarah Palin.
I, for one, despise all heterosexuals everywhere. And this breeder whore cunt is high on the list, along with everyone in the 2008 Presidential circus.
I hate Joe the Plagiarist Biden too.
sufferthefools
She is a woman who built her life from sheer force of will. I know she will one day see the light. perhaps in 30 years she will be our champion. Who is to really say?
Still, I’m glad she is out of politics.
Happycozy
I can’t believe that some folks hate for Obama is so deep they actually consider Palin good for gay rights.
jjm16
@oh boy:
actually, all the hate is b/c she was an obvious (unqualified) gender prop during a race/gender election…and all leading up to a scary time for our country-now.
strumpetwindsock
Haha!
http://www.boingboing.net/2009/07/08/god-bless-america.html
Kary
After the Couric interview, when she could not list one publication that she reads regularly, and thought Africa was a country, it became clear: the only people that could support her are ignorant white trash.
galefan2004
@Kary: Ignorant white trash is a majority in this country. Not even all the ignorant white trash supported her or McCain would be president.