The book, Sarah From Alaska, written by two intrepid and embedded reporters following her in the campaign, reveals information that gets us a little closer to the real SP and her troubling supersized ego. Both victory and concession speeches are disclosed in the book.
Had top McCain top aides not intervened, we could have been assaulted with yet another Me-Me moment from our favorite candidate-from-the-right on election night. SP fought to the finish to address her fans, but not only did she lose, she had a blowout with McCain- the guy who holds grudges longer than GW.
But that said, here are the highlights of the newly discovered and disclosed victory speech Palin wanted to give after McCain won the election.- “And I said to my husband Todd that it’s not a step down when he’s no longer Alaska’s ‘First Dude.’ He will now be the first guy ever to become the ‘Second Dude.’”
- “Had it gone the other way tonight, we would not have returned in sorrow to the great State of Alaska. We would have carried with us memories that are forever, and joyful experiences that do not depend on victory.”
- “This is a moment when principles and political independence matter a lot more than just the party line.”
But rest assured, SP is still a very busy non-candidate, candidate.
She is currently working behind the scenes with creepy ultra conservatives like Erick Erickson to displace moderate Republicans and replace them with far-far right candidates in several races. Their work is stamped all over the Adirondack region, where for the first time in 100 years a Dem won the house seat. Apparently even in rural NYS, a very conservative Republican is not wanted. The merry band of ultras sent the moderate Republican favorite packing. Erickson, Palin and their friend, Dick Armey are working behind the scenes in other upcoming election fronts, like FL, and even CA. They won't endorse newly announced CA candidate Fiorina (v. Boxer) because she is too moderate.
This whole deal is making Michael Steele not only sweat, but undoubtedly making his blood pressure soar beyond reason. Erickson and his small band of far right friends could single handedly blow up the Republican party. And they don't care because they think the current party is too moderate. Seriously.
But, this small digression is just a little background on how busy new author Palin has been. After her ghostwriter(s) finished up the new book, Palin was finally able to leave the confinement of the writer's cabin. Her book drops in a week or so and she will have to commence the tour after her Oprah appearance.
With a pattern of dropping out, any wagers on how long it takes SP to give up on the tour and stick it to her publisher? Touring is hard work, and while SP loves pressing the flesh, her appearances will be scripted and tied to a book she didn't even pen herself. It will get boring rather quickly and her attention will wander.
Ex- Governor, anyone?
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I cannot fathom the people who take her seriously. Quite aside from what she says, her mannerisms are annoying - would make a normal person nutz after 10 or 15 minutes (wink).
Wow, yikes, gosh, youbetcha!
Sarah Palin = politcal opportunist and clothers horse.
And can I say....Uuuhhggg? It's even embarrassing to read the phrase 'second dude.' I can't imagine the lack of shame required to self appoint the nickname and then use it in a Vice Presidential victory speech.
A man who is now on vacation with me for 7 days and 5 more to go--some excerpts:
1) Endless stream of racist BS. The shooting in Orlando today was perpetrated by a Rodriguez--"...sounds Mexican to me...", he says. He must have a record because they are showing a picture of him on TV.
2) Amazed at a soft-pretzel and asks if soft pretzels come from Africa as he had never had one (we were at Disney's Animal Kingdom and stopped for a bite to eat).
3) Marvelled at Meredith Veira (sp) being on Today Show here in Florida as well as on the TV back home.
4) Thought Florida was covered in orange and grapefruit trees and never thought there were cities "...down here..."
...and on and on...I sh*& you not!
What's more, I can point to dozens of others of his ilk--all poor as church mice, and have NO clue the depth of thier ignorance. Yet they are secure in thier world view...
Just had to vent...
Lea - indeed. Way scarier than Coulter.
Dorinda - yep.
screamin - vomit bags are in the seat back in front of you....
Cymraeg - like McDoodle would ever let her talk....
Sheepy - I actually forgot about the clothes...wonder if the book tour people will provide her a wardrobe?
old new - it sure is progressing that way.
Melinda - you had it right, then! I, too, am looking forward to the civil war of the Repubs. It will do them some good to splinter into those groups. That is the plan Erickson so uneloquently tries to explain.
Post - condolences! but you certainly made me laugh. you are going to need copious amounts of wine to make it through five more days. Keep writing them down - it would make a fantastic post.
Chuck - she is, isn't she? The Me-Me club.
ocul- not just a dream. it is happening before our very wide awake eyes. click on the link: Erick Erickson. The guy is doing it and boy is he a lunatic.
Kate - indeed! you said it perfectly.
Great post, L&P. And I'm so glad we didn't have to hear EITHER of those speeches a year ago, Wednesday!
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Fudo - Good grief, that was funny.
I had heard about the turning out the lights on Sarah, but thought it was some kind of joke. She's pathetic.
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tell that to people in Maine
I actually think she might have a shot(!) at running for President, though at least one SP supporter said he'd vote Huckabee(!) if given the chance.
Sigh.
Hard to believe (but possible, I suppose) that the publisher would deliver the entire advance before the completion of the book tour
and other promotional activities mandated by the contract. If not - she'll wander away - nah, that would be too much fun - the publisher suing SP for breach of contract and a couple of million dollar damages. It is possible, though, that with Oprah and few more appearances, and Christmas coming on - the sales will make up the advance in a month
...but I would fuck her in a New York second.
I'd probably hate myself afterwards...immediately afterwards...but I would do it anyway.
Love this post.
Bill - you betcha is in that speech somewhere!
Lisa - my oh my, that is scary.
James - I bet the sales already make up the advance, but I also am guessing that it will fizzle rather quickly.
Frank - !!!!! (yikes) ewwwww. What would your sister say?!
mtk - yes, she is. and that is saying something. sigh.
umbrella - I'm hoping that there is someday a punchline to the joke. ditto what you said.
WSFC- want her? guessing she can see you from her porch.
Julie - if I had to guess, I am going to go with how proud she will be to have had a hand in sinking the moderates, and unveiling the "real" Repubs. She and Erickson, Armey and the others are very scary.
And I agree with Lea Lane, the only thing more depressing than this "conservative" is that we have reached a situation where alot of people actually think she matters.
Fortunately I am quite a bit removed from ever being around the people that take Palin seriously. But I cringe at the thought.
Having said that, I wonder if Sarah Palin is related in any way to Michael Palin. You know, from Monty Python?