Like many bloggers, I find Palin irresistible to watch like a primate without an opposable thumb: a reverse evolutionary wonder that is able to function despite the obvious advantages of other competing mammals. The Tea Party convention (covered adoringly by Fox) was no disappointment with Palin proclaiming that she is prepared to run against Obama and his “hopey, changey” policies. When asked about her priorities for the nation, she quickly rattled off three priorities, including oil/gas exploration and an Administration that openly seeks “divine intervention” so that we can prosper again.
The godly answer comes around 3:45 on the video. What is so striking is how Palin attributes the current crisis to the failure to publicly call for divine intervention.
Palin also introduced the country to the poor person’s teleprompter with clearly visible notes written on the inside of her hand, here.
The crowd clearly relished every line, including such greetings as “I am so proud to be an American. Thank you so much for being here tonight. Do you love your freedom?” The correct answer to yes.
Continuing her effort to fully morph into Tina Faye’s stereotype from Saturday Night Live, Palin asked “This was all part of that hope and change and transparency. Now, a year later, I gotta ask the supporters of all that, ‘How’s that hopey, changey stuff working out for ya?'”
Palin appears to be combining a potent mix of monotheistic faith and monosyllabic words to rally her base. In this faith-based fantasy world, simply calling for divine intervention is likely enough to push the Dow back above 10,000 and restart the housing market. She fails to explain how the crash occurred under Bush who made faith-based politics what it is today. But none of that matters to this crowd, which appears desperate to hear a leader say that it is merely a matter of drilling and praying to return to “the good days.”
Those are cute, just what she needs to sell the message of redemption….
Good one athena, however, you gave me an idea. Since Palin is insanely religious, I would call it her creationist’s version of:
Psalm Pilot
The notes scribbled on her hand? That’s the Palin version of Palm Pilot….
I wonder if ‘Fesser T or Schoolmarm Ms. EM ever caught their students so obviously peekin’ at crib notes written in their hands.
I heard one person call that Palin’s “Telepalmter”
Folks, I think we is done for anyway. Let’s just elect prez Palin and get it over with.
No wonder those ‘ragtops’ livin’ in 3rd world caves know they can defeat us with ‘Stike Anywhere Kitchen Matches’ shoe bombs.
First we elect G. Bush for *8* years and now put Palin on center stage. We are complete fools…
I must be dreamin’ and Oh, What a Dream!
There is, AY. His name is Mammon.
I thought there was a God of Oil.
I see Palin is a disciple of the Gospel According to Larry.
God and oil?
What a nitwit.
Wait a minute! Perhaps I wuz wrong ’bout sissy Palin.
Ifn’gawd put all ‘dat gas n’ earl in the ground, then he done knows hits’ wharbouts, then by hisn whisperin’ in President Palin’s ear through prayer, she n’ VP Todd will know whar to drill and can pocket the taxpayer’s dough normally spent on geological exploration.
“Sounds like a ticket with two great candidates–a wannabe secessionist and the wife of a wannabe secessionist. Imagine where they could lead our nation!”
With Todd thrown in that mix–what a threesome…
A toxic mix of politically and religiously insane stooges, The Three christianeers.
And I would willing let them do so. The question is do you think Uranus is willing to accept them as a real life form or do you think we could sell them as artificial intelligence. Nah, the Uranium are probably smarter than that.
Maybe they could secede and form a white christian nation.
Swarthmore mom–
Sounds like a ticket with two great candidates–a wannabe secessionist and the wife of a wannabe secessionist. Imagine where they could lead our nation!
Tennis? Not for Sarah! She goes in for more manly sports like shooting wolves from helicopters.
Governor Perry of Texas is also probably running for president. I can see a Palin/Perry ticket. I am not joking.
Thank god we have someone willing to stand-up for the principles of the fat, greedy and willfully ignorant, again.
I, too, am just so proud to be an American.
Now, maybe god and baby jesus will start returning our phone calls.
Pat Robertson/Sarah Palin 2012………….and then let the end of the world begin! (hey that maybe a good idea for a movie. Its mine! trademark. copyright.)
At least during her speech she didn’t look like she was at a tennis match.
I don’t think Palin even knows what she’s talking about. She’s like the energizer bunny of blather.
EXCLUSIVE (Update): Palin’s Tea Party Crib Notes (Huffington Post, 2/7/2010)
Excerpt:
Closer inspection of a photo of Sarah Palin, during a speech in which she mocked President Obama for his use of a teleprompter, reveals several notes written on her left hand. The words “Energy”, “Tax” and “Lift American Spirits” are clearly visible. There’s also what appears to read as “Budget cuts” with the word Budget crossed out.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stefan-sirucek/did-palin-use-crib-notes_b_452458.html
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The article goes on to say that the notes were probably for the Q&A session that followed Palin’s speech. You can see pictures of her left hand at the Huffington Post article.
I think she very well could be the republican nominee now that the tea party folks have decided to stay in the republican party.
Sarah Palin – the comedic gift that keeps on giving.