Palin's Trip To Ireland? A 'Shannon Stopover'

At some point, one has to expect that we will finally come to know all there is to know about Sarah Palin. But until that day comes, here's another tidbit, courtesy John Aravosis. See, back when Palin was announced as McCain's Veep, inquiring minds wanted to know: had she ever traveled abroad? Her spokeswoman told Politico's Ben Smith that she had been to Germany, Kuwait, and Ireland.

At least one Irish blogger, Suzy Byrne, stepped forward to call blarney on that:

Two words to describe that visit to Ireland I think.

SHANNON STOPOVER! *

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*For US readers the Shannon Stopover refers to planes landing at Shannon Airport to refuel when on their way to and from parts of Europe/Middle East. Shannon Airport sees many US Military and contractor flights arrive there each month for refueling -- passengers get off the plane for a while and then get back on again. Hardly a visit to Ireland?

Well, give it up to the international blogosphere, folks, because as it turns out, Byrne was absolutely correct. Ben Smith, today:

The Ireland trip was a refueling stop on her trip to military installations in Germany and Kuwait, spokeswoman Maria Comella said.

Do you need anything from duty-free, America?

Comments

[the964kid]

Was sniper fire involved?? I mean as long as you're lying why not go out with a bang?

[SoCalNick]

ummm what ever happenned to "YA GOTTA HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR"

I have found mine... I have been CRACKIN UP now for 5 days!!!

[XME]

Many years ago, when I was a child, I was on a flight that stopped over in Cuba for refueling. I never got off the plane, and I've never stated I've been to Cuba. Turns out I was wrong...all these years, I could have told folks that I've traveled to Cuba (not that that is something to brag about!)

[confuseddemocrat]

Quick Get out your resume....you qualify for secretary of state in the McCain administration

[Chas53]

Pathetic; poor GOP now they are reduced to playing the victim card. Victimizer to victim in one easy lesson. I feel so sorry for them. i can't wait until ole Sarah makes herself available to the press for some QUESTIONS.

[nonconformist2]

When I was eleven, I had a six hour layover in the Tehran Airport. I'm also a woman.

Consequently, I am clearly an expert in middle eastern relations and imminently qualified to be Secretary of State.

Thank you for your support!

[Nyland8]

You've got my support.

8~0>

[nonconformist2]

Well, to be fair, Sarah Palin is so far out of the mainsteam that I imagine traveling in the lower 48 constitutes "foreign" travel in her eyes.

[aznurse]

well, at one point she was in that Secede group. Then the US would've been a foreign country.

[Nyland8]

I can relate. Back in the day, I flew Loftleidir Airlines to Luxembourg - but at least I took the 24 hour stop-over (not counting the 10 hour wing de-icing delay on the way back) I got to sample the local pastries, visit the hot mud springs and ate the smorgasbord. But I drew the line at sampling the cold, translucent whale blubber cubes. They seemed ... unappetizing.

We all have our regrets.

8

[nonconformist2]

5 days

It has now come out that the McCain campaign spent a total of 5 days vetting Sarah Palin.

The same kind of thoughtful sober process we can expect from McCain before he drags us into yet another war, this time with Iran.

I can't think of anything that illustrates the judgment and temperament of a candidate than this.

[uheardme]

http://www.blog.newsweek.com/blogs/stumper/archive/2008/09/02/bushies-come-to-palin-s-rescue.aspx

Folks, she is in this race to stay. Take her seriously and prepare yourselves.

[HeIsTheOne]

LOL, Caribou Barbie.

Prepare myself to be further outraged if this ridiculous campaign continues.

The Republican Party has sunk to a new all time low of ignorance. Going forward we may have to require a test to allow anyone to gain a political office.

ENOUGH!

[mckinley]

A debate against Joe Biden on Oct. 2?

Anyone wanna bet she doesn't cry?

Seriously.

[Richard22]

How dare you suggest a refueling stop is not international travel! That's outrageous and sexist!

[Rutabaga]

Sarah Palin is the gift that keeps on giving!

[harriscrl3]

If she keeps this up Obama is going ot hit the 60% mark. Go for it Sarah.

Carol

[MountainTime]

All the Repoops keep saying "she has a wonderful story to tell" We dont need anymore "stories" we need someone who can organize and galvanize the American people into a long term direction instead of punting on first down with this "drill here, drill now" fecal dripping's
hmmmm

anyone know of a good community organizer I could vote for?

[nonconformist2]

8 - )

[markkraft]

Still, you have to admit... it was a nice piece of fiction, wasn't it?! ;-)

[aznurse]

I'm waitng for the movie.

[jamula]

The best part is watching the right wing spinners squirm in their seats whenever they are forced to confront the lapses in all things Palin!

I just wish they'd start doing it to McCain

[repugnicansfearme]

Use the GOP Talking Points/style/methodology:
A noun, a verb, POW and now--- Down's Syndrome.
Sure fire, elicits many forms of sympathy. Brilliant.

[MsLiz]

I've been to Athens, (Alabama), Paris (Tennessee), Rome (Georgia), Scotland (Pennsylvania) and saw Niagara Falls from the Canadian side! Sign me up!