Sarah Palin Turns Pro
It was an almost impossible mission, but in resigning from office with 17 months to go in her first term, Sarah Palin has made herself the bull goose loony of the GOP.
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It was an almost impossible mission, but in resigning from office with 17 months to go in her first term, Sarah Palin has made herself the bull goose loony of the GOP.
Progressives should take special pride in this holiday, for it was the ultimate achievement of progressive values that brought us this day.
Does anyone have any confidence that she gives a damn about policy or making a difference? No, her main interest is plainly obvious now -- the career of Sarah Palin.
On issue after issue, Obama has shown a strong reluctance to challenge established thinking and to confront powerful interests. Retreat from positions boldly declared has become the hallmark of his administration.
For veterans, the Fourth of July can be a difficult holiday to celebrate. With every uniform that marches by in parades, we remember our friends that did not make it home.
Some pundits have said that Palin's resignation is out of character. Hardly. Don't forget that she resigned from her last statewide office. Sarah Palin is a quitter.
This Fourth of July, consider the true cost of freedom. Beyond spilled blood and loss of life, it is tolerating those not like us, who wish to defend us.
"We've done an inventory of the left-over painkillers at Neverland Ranch," Mr. Obama said. "There's enough junk there to tranquilize the entire nation until the year 2050."
What's Palin's next move? Her script says "national office." Her body language says "uh-oh." Reports are coming in that she's told those close to her she's finished with politics. Some think she has no choice.
How many of Sarah's millions of admirers will feel flattered by her most recent selfless and beneficent decision?
When UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon meets the military dictatorship in Burma today he will have the whole world with him. His mission is critical to the future of the Burmese people.
Ironically, you've announced your babbling bailout on the eve of Independence Day. The people of Alaska may indeed finally be free of you. Unfortunately, the rest of us are about to become hostages.
Palin's mention of wanting to stop the ethics complaints makes it seem like she's got something to hide. This wasn't your average resignation speech.
Being a government official is a hassle. Say something stupid and half the country makes fun of you. Say something stupid on TV and your ratings go up. Good luck, Sarah. We'll see you in prime time.
Palin is a tenacious a political fighter. She'll no doubt put the time gained of her early exit from the governor's mansion to good use -- perhaps studying up on issues for her visits to the people of Iowa and New Hampshire.
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I just ended three days in London that were like a cram session in British politics -- ranging from a conversation with Gordon Brown to dinner with Frances and George Osborne, the Tories' Shadow Chancellor.
Enough prevaricating. The storm is perfect. Kick some ass, Mr. President.