Remember that this is only your opinion, and not exactly supported by everyone. In fact, I would go so far as to say that many people have a misinformed view of Sarah Palin and her record, including you, since you so freely cast aspersions without presenting a shred of proof to back them up.

You have asked “why is anyone listening to this person” (Sarah Palin). The better question would be, why should anyone listen to you?

Since, Jesse Cornish has failed to answer the question put forth by the author I will attempt to do so. Why does anyone listen to Sarah Palin? I have several theories:

1) She speaks in loud, broad, flamboyant terms which appeal to a portion of the public raised on television

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MB’s comments are naive and the article by Curtis is fruitless. SP is listened to mainly because the media covers her comments. Attempts to come up with some logical rationale about why people get covered by the media would be much more meaningful.

Sarah Palin is a direct product of our society’s growing facination with celebrity and the media. She is reality TV at it’s best as she undoubtedly has “star quality”. Her soap opera life and outlandish behavior creates its own kind of theatre that almost everybody, whether you love her or hate her, finds compelling. Much like a car accident, it’s hard to look away from the Sarah Palin show.

Sarah Palin is the most ignorant, narcissistic vicious political figure since Dick Chaney. “None are so blind as those who will not see.”

Why would YOU worry about being called a sexist? If I dare voice an opinion about our new commander in chief I get labeled a racist. If I voice opinion against the failed bailout, I’m called a bigot. And if I dare voice an opinion regarding OBAMA’s recession, HIS 9 trillion dollar deficit, and HIS Marxist/Socialist Big Government agenda, I am called un-American (which by the way is the most insulting). What happened to Hillary’s screaming at the top of her democratic lungs, that we have a right to debate and voice opposition? I could careless about Sarah Palin’s political view points, or where she decides to share them. If you are offended by the likes of Sarah Palin, then don’t read, listen, or pay any attention to her. The problem is, like most liberals, YOU are afraid of the ones that ARE reading her words, listening to her speak, and paying attention to her. Folks, we are in a battle for survival of this country’s financial future and our Constitution. I don’t care which side you on, but get informed, get involved and make a difference. But don’t come out with the kind of OPINION that is not supported by any facts. Lets get and keep it real.

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“MB’s comments are naive and the article by Curtis is fruitless. SP is listened to mainly because the media covers her comments. Attempts to come up with some logical rationale about why people get covered by the media would be much more meaningful.”

The media doesn’t cover MANY individuals like Palin and people still follow them—Why? Because as a species we gravitate towards others like ourselves. Palin is defended viciously because in all her guilt over her past choices, xenophobia and willing ignorance, she represents a large part of her base. It’s that simple. Why else would a welfare recipient vote for someone who constantly refers to that lifestyle as “socialism.”

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lol,, lol.. I just love how Sarah Palin has all you libs worked up. Keep up the good work Sarah!!! It’s working.

I’d have to agree with LW’s comment that “Sarah Palin is a direct product of our society’s growing facination with celebrity and the media.” We’ve been groomed for that for many years. At one time I worked in the adverstising industry, and believe me, it’s much easier to lead people to a particular conclusion than they would like to believe. Particularly uninformed people who prefer to stay that way.

As far as Thomas’ assertion that this is “OBAMA’s recession.” A recession takes years to create. It was the result of continuous greed, governmental neglect in enforcing SEC laws, and deliberate policies that pretty much gave a blank check to the financial industry. Saying it’s “OBAMA’s recession” is a little like blaming the obstetrician who delivers an illegitimate baby.

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the article is spot on, it left off the dysfunctiality of her family. It left off her education of 5 colleges only to graduate from the 6th. the list just goes on and on. I am a republican and feel that mccain was willing at all costs to get elected and used Palin in that vain. I certainly want some one smarter than myself to run for office. Her personal life and political life have been a dismal failure

roflmfao, you libs need some new talking points. try picking some that have at least some truth behind them. if obama ever takes a sharp corner, you’ll have get your necks broken.
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Sarah Palin is merely the latest in a long line of attempts by the Republican Party to appeal to the “everyman”. Since we’re talking about a party run by trust-fund elitists, they have absolutely no idea what the “average American” is like, and so they instead go with their perception of what “average” means; i.e. unengaged, uninformed, and just downright stupid.

The trend started with Spiro Agnew in ’68, who lost his credibility as the “everyman”, not for going to prison, but for using polysyllabic word to describe his personal dislike of the White House Press Corps (“nattering nabobs of negativity”). The trend continued with Dan Quayle, who is responsible for such wonderful quotes as, “I stand by all the misstatements that I’ve made,” and, of course, famously tried to teach a room full of school children the incorrect spelling to the word “potato”. Many of us hoped that it had culminated with George W. Bush, who, while not a great thinker, at least tried to do the job, even going so far as to enrage Vice President Cheney by realizing in the second term which one of them was the Chief Executive.

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As long as liberals like you keep writing and hating on her..I guess you answered your own question.

Stop writing and worrying about this “insignificant” woman if you can stop your own morbid fascination with her..remember the opposite of love is not hate..it’s indifference…you liberals are not indifferent to Palin so you obviously care about her in some way…that you can;t deny.

JC is totally on point. Palin is dangerous because she is so stupid, and only other stupid conservatives could possibly agree with her. It is difficult to hear an intelligent and well-though comment coming from her, but of course these birthers and creationists could care less. All they want to hear is that liberals are evil, and their guns remain at their sides.

Here’s a fantastic blog that tracks all things Palin related. Watching her in action during the primaries showed us how fragile our democracy is and how primed she is to drag her religious jihad to the gates of Armageddon. Scary stuff.

http://nailinpalinnow.blogspot.com/2009/07/sarah-palin-detox-post_29.html

There is more evidence that Obama is a communist/fascist/marxist…than Palin a sociopath.
So I claim the former is true…based on your level of evidence required to reach conclusions.

Unless you;re a far left loon..you can;t possibly believe Obama/Reid/Pelosi government can be good for our country…This is not your “father’s” democratic leaders..these are far left leaders that in NO WAY are representative of most Americas (right of center) positions on issues. Healthcare is just the straw that will break the camel;s back if they insist on ramming that through Congress on a democratic only vote.
These three far left zealots are the real danger to our country..not Palin

If Obama and Congress were interested in fixing what;s wrong with our HC system..they would approach it in a more targeted and limited approach to the problems that perhaps less than 5% of the popululation have in obtaining quality HC. IT would be far less expensive and very politically feasible to pass a bill of $30Billion to cover the 15MM americas that are chronically uninsured because of affordability issues (rather than just chosing not to buy or being in this country illegally)..why overhaul a system that 85% of Americas are happy with ..to fix limited problems? Unless your goal is just power accumulation to the federal government and HC is the perfect excuse…what did Rahm say..never waste a good crsis..or if there isn;t one..make up your own.

True the words “death panels” don;t appear explicitly in the bill..but if any of you read Palin;s supporting arguments..you saw she reference actual pages and sections of the bill to reach her conclusions (ie, she used facts unlike some of you who criticize her)..having a governemnt run medical board that can decide what treatments will be given to what patients based on age, condition, etc…is what this bill proposes…its in the bill..read it! I can see how the need to cut costs and maintain our human dignity in our dying or old age.. can certainly be a conflict of interest in this type of scenario…If you think the government beuracrats will act in your best interest when your sick or dying..think again..their primary directive will be cost containment in a governemnt run system..not quality nor individual choice/welfare.

Interesting, 19 comments. Perhaps some people are just scared at the thought she very well could be our next President. And i have to say being a Governor certainly makes one more qualified for the position than a Senator.

The answer is easy… Sarah Palin is Octa-mom and Micheal Jackson all rolled into one. Where else can you get so much “spectacle” bang for the buck?

She’s a shiny trinket being used by the RNC to put out stuff that no one who valued their credibility would dare publish. Once it’s out there, they can talk about what “she” wrote and play it up to the hilt.

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Like her or not Mrs. Palin has brought up at least two real issues in the Health Care discussion that no one else did.

1) Will some Government Official get to determine who get’s health care and who doesn’t?

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“True the words “death panels” don;t appear explicitly in the bill..but if any of you read Palin;s supporting arguments..”

I have—> On April 16th 2008, then Gov. Sarah Palin ENDORSED some of the same end of life counseling she now decries as a form of euthanasia. In a proclamation announcing “Healthcare Decisions Day,” Palin urged public facilities to provide better information about advance directives, and made it clear that it is critical for seniors to be informed options…

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These statements about “if you don’t like it don’t listen” and “we all are entitled to a voice” are completely correct. They’re also completely off-base. The terms of this health care bill relating to the claim of Death Panels had to do with the ability of the elderly to be compensated for the coordination and planning of their health care at the end of their lives. For those of you who don’t realize it, the human mortality rate is 100% over time. We are all going to die, and this provision allowed those people logically the closest to death to be able to have a conversation with their doctor about it in order to make their wishes known.

It’s been clearly and soundly proven that those people who are able to afford such measures as this have an invariably improved level of overall health than those who do not. Why in the name of God would anyone then oppose that? Well it can only be one of two things, either she is too stupid to understand the provision and its intended result, or else she is simply so selfish and driven that she is willing to sacrifice the health and well being of our nation’s elderly in order to drive forward a patently untrue claim to advance her personal agenda.

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The people not the politicians run our life decisions. Just like there is usually a good woman behind every good man. As the saying goes- I am glad to have public voices like Sarah. I would rather 100 Palins speak up then 1 politician. I would rather the politician vote in light of the public not despite it.