Mrs. Palin, Quit Makin' Things Up!

After I read Sarah Palin's Facebook page response to the president's speech on health care reform, I had to walk away and count to ten -- in Russian. You may say, why bother? She's not relevant. She's the pin-up girl for crazies.

Last night, a man with a gun attempted entry into the Capitol. Rep. Joe Wilson yells, "You Lie", and teabaggers think it's porn. The radical right, which celebrates the assassination of Dr. Tiller and protests their children hearing the encouraging words of a black president, love Palin. She does nothing to denounce their idiocy; she revels in it. I write about her now because of who she represents -- very dangerous people.

Here is her statement with my response.

SP: After all the rhetoric is put aside, one principle ran through President Obama's speech tonight: that increased government involvement in health care can solve its problems.

SM: Nope, not what he said. So, to borrow a line from one of your fans, "You Lie!" Many suspect you did not write your Facebook response, but for argument's sake, I will assume you did.

SP: Many Americans fundamentally disagree with this idea. We know from long experience that the creation of a massive new bureaucracy will not provide us with "more stability and security," but just the opposite. It's hard to believe the President when he says that this time he and his team of bureaucrats have finally figured out how to do things right if only we'll take them at their word.

SM: Hmmm, reminds me of Homeland Security and cavity searches to get on a plane. Or illegally wiretapping Americans. Or, yellow cake uranium and WMD. Or, maybe you're just projecting.

SP: Our objections to the Democrats' health care proposals are not mere "bickering" or "games." They are not an attempt to "score short term political points." And it's hard to listen to the president lecture us not to use "scare tactics" when in the next breath he says that "more will die" if his proposals do not pass.

SM: It is a sad fact that 14,000 people lose their health insurance every day in this country. Less coverage means less treatment means more people die. It's simple math. In fact, an estimated 18,000 Americans die every year because they are uninsured. Scare tactics? That's rich. I am a survivor of the Alaska Pageant circuit and if "scaring the be-Jesus out of old people" were a talent, you would've worn the crown. The president (remember, he won the election) basically called you a liar last night.

SP: In his speech the President directly responded to concerns I've raised about unelected bureaucrats being given power to make decisions affecting life or death health care matters. He called these concerns "bogus," "irresponsible," and "a lie" -- so much for civility. After all the name-calling, though, what he did not do is respond to the arguments we've made, arguments even some of his own supporters have agreed have merit.

SM: First off, who's "we"? Do you have a monkey in your pocket or are you referring to your ghostwriter? I'm quite sure President Obama didn't respond simply because of you. Name calling? Like when you said, Obama was "Pallin' around with terrorists"? Or, "he's not like us"? You are an irresponsible liar and fear monger-President Obama was right. If you're going to take credit for changing the conversation, then own the labels that you so richly deserve.

SP: In fact, after promising to "make sure that no government bureaucrat ... gets between you and the health care you need," the President repeated his call for an Independent Medicare Advisory Council -- an unelected, largely unaccountable group of bureaucrats charged with containing Medicare costs. He did not disavow his own statement that such a group, working outside of "normal political channels," should guide decisions regarding that "huge driver of cost ... the chronically ill and those toward the end of their lives...." He did not disavow the statements of his health care advisor, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, and continuing to pay his salary with taxpayer dollars proves a commitment to his beliefs. The President can keep making unsupported assertions, but until he directly responds to the arguments I've made, I'm going to call him out too.

SM: "Unelected, largely unaccountable group of bureaucrats" - like your ethics board? You, Madam, came between adequate care to Alaskans and their doctors with your negligence to those citizens who needed medical care. On your watch, Alaskans died. If you want to call the President out on his policies, expect you will be called out as well. Why the hell should he "respond to the arguments" you've made? You've become a simple shill for the wealth-care industry.

SP: It was heartening to hear the president finally recognize that tort reform is an important part of any solution. But this concession shouldn't lead us to take our eye off the ball: the Democrats' proposals will not reduce costs, and they will not deliver better health care. It's this kind of "healthy skepticism of government" that truly reflects a "concern and regard for the plight of others." We can't wait to hear the details on that; we look forward to working with you on tort reform.

SM: You haven't come up with one idea on how to help people. As governor, you signed a bill that allowed the state to monitor and record every pharmaceutical taken by Alaskans. You, Madam, grew big government and invaded the public's privacy. On my radio show, I begged you to veto that bill. Your party is paid well to grease the wheels for industry. There's a word for that-the merging of government and corporate interests -- it's called fascism. I know your supporters won't understand the word, hell, at least one of them misspelled it on a t-shirt. Google it.

SP: Finally, President Obama delivered an offhand applause line tonight about the cost of the War on Terror. As we approach the anniversary of the September 11th attacks and honor those who died that day and those who have died since in the War on Terror, in order to secure our freedoms, we need to remember their sacrifices and not demonize them as having had too high a price tag.

SM: You have embarrassed Alaskans long enough. Stop it. My pop was moose hunting on 9/11. He didn't even know it had happened for several weeks -- but he knows Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11. Even G.W. Bush admitted as much. Where were all the teabaggers on the Iraq War? Shame on you. How dare you. I don't know what the daily worry of another terrorist attack is for Americans, but there is another terror that keeps at least 40 million minds busy. The terror that they, or one of their loved ones will become sick and they won't have the money or insurance to have adequate treatment. You, Madam, don't live in this state of fear, but it is real. Health care reform is another war; a war against the corporations who make a profit from denying services.

SP: Remember, Mr. President, elected officials work for the people. Forcing a conclusion in order to claim a "victory" is not healthy for our country. We hear you say government isn't always the answer; now hear us -- that's what we've been saying all along.

SM: Remember, Mrs. Palin, you were an elected official. You quit! You've been saying the government isn't always the answer. Well, you certainly weren't the answer. You proved that the wrong person at the helm is dangerous for the American people as well as the planet. "Forcing a conclusion in order to claim a 'victory' is not healthy for our country." No kidding - does the banner "mission accomplished" ring any bells?

SP: Sarah Palin

SM: Thank you for not signing Governor. Really, I mean it, thanks.

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Comments

[Emerald1943]

Thanks, Shannyn! I know I can always count on you to put Ms. Mooseburger's comments in perspective.

There is no way she wrote this.

I would love to know what she said in her address in the far East. Any information out there? I understand it was closed to the media, but surely somebody knows what kind of drivel she was spouting to embarrass the country.

Keep up the good work!

[VMax1029]

Shannyn;

Thanks for calling Ms. Palin on her idiotic lies. I am soooo tired of this woman. She's yesterday's news and so many people are over her. I wish that the media would drop the "governor" title since she decided that it was too much work for her . . . and certainly not enough money for the office. I would think that the current Governor of Alaska would drop her a line to let her know that Alaska has only one governor . . . and it's not Palin.

Keep on writing. I enjoy the comparison of fact v. fiction.

[miastella]

Thhanks AGAIN Shannyn!!! I agree she didn't write this and I wonder who is stupid enough to ghost her given everything she does blows up. Sooner or later, she'll present something that gets a poor response and she'll blame her ghost for putting words in her mouth and expose him or her. She blames everyone else for anything that goes bad and . . . oh well good luck to that target.

[Carol Fairweather]

Yes, Shannyn PLEASE keep up with your editorials on Sarah. Sarah Palin is an ignorant and dangerous person!! After reading your editorials on Sarah Palin I too feel my blood pressure decrease!! Keep it up!!

[brt929]

Shannyn:

While watching C-Span this morning, the reporter covering the march this morning mentioned that Palin (or her image) seems to be the mother of the whole thing. Many of these nut-cases seem to think that Palin is going to be their next presidential candidate- or maybe they are planning a revolution and plan to crown Palin- I'm not sure which.

Palin has become more than comic relief; she has reached the dangerous category.

I would love to see a column on the phenomenon of her influence on the birthers or the fringe movement of the right.

[lvnlyfe]

Great post, Shannyn! Sarah is a very dangerous person and she continues to excite and ignite the wackos out there....r­eally scary and we all need to continue to pay attention. She is NOT going away.

[Hammerofthor]

When Sarah speaks, America listens. She has the gift of oratory. Sarah's prose is eloquent and lucid. When she writes a column, Americans understand the issues.

[nbanflfan]

Her ONLY talent is bringing out the very WORST in people. That includs Dems, GOPers, Independents, me and you as well, evidently.

[Actongue]

How dare you use Mjolnir as your Handle on here(or anywhere). You are a disgrace to Thor, the Vikings and their Gods.

Another matter, why is it a christian would choose to worship and call theself something that is of a Pagan religion other then to prove your ignorance.­(which is apparent by your total lack of understanding and lack of comon sense by saying Sarah has functioning brain). Those of your ilk and the IGNORANT Barbarians on Cons for palin are proof in their idolatry and fanatical worship of Sarah. It is a rare day to see a single person on Cons4Palin and her facebook page to say anything negative or question something she says or does.

She would be no more then a serving Wench in Valhalla. True Barbarians despise Sarah for her stu pidity and inability to think on her feet.

Americans(and the world) hear what Sarah says and are appalled at her lack of education and common sense.

Gotta love the Fact that 4 days of our Week are named after Viking GODS.

This was written BC (before coffee) :}

[Martha57]

Dear Shannyn,

I love your posts, you are always spot on! Well said, keep it up. . .it may not change minds of those who see her as a goddess, but for me it helps keep my blood pressure down knowing that I am not the only one who can see who she truly is. Thank you!

I heard Sean Hannity make the same comment she wrote on her post, could he be her ghost writer? I know that Fox News and their keepers are holding the pen for her, it all sounds so much like the hate they spew!

Again, Thank you

[Ann Joyce]

Thank you Shannyn. Sarah's facebook posts (although penned by others) are so full of self-serving nonsense she needs the smug smacked off her from time to time. Bright side is at least we are spared her shrilly voice.....­.

[WellTickleMeWillie]

Speaking of PALINg around with terrorists, silly sarah baracuda is one. Her rhertoric is full of fear mongering from the moment when I first heard of her after John McCain picked her.

[charlietuna11]

shannyn, who knows better than you that sarah suffers from intellectual anemia.

[Paulied]

I will eat my hat is Sarah Palin wrote one word of that.

[gigihoffman]

Thank you for all you do Shannyn! Exposing Sarah Palin is necessary if we are to ever be rid of her.

[Theresa Darklady Reed - Huffpost Blogger]

Sarah Palin waves her Down Syndrome child around like a flag, but -- as the sister of a mentally retarded adult -- I wonder what life for Trig will be like and is now, with mom dumping HER wonderful, tax-payer financed insurance and going out into the grand and glorious world of the free market.

For all her supposed concern about the life span of Trig and the care he'll receive during it, if the Palins lose their work-associated insurance benefits, they will get a lesson about what life for real hockey parents is like when it comes to pre-existing conditions. She'll get to fill out endless forms, provide endless reams of proof she's related and that he's really disabled, and generally learn what a fabulous array of medical and pharmaceutical options are legally available but financially unaffordable.

Or maybe her books and speaking engagements (if she decides to show up for one) will finance the lifestyle she feels she so richly deserves. Since that's not how "real world" Americans finance their needs, she'll just be another out-of-touch elitist blowhard pretending to grok the ways of the middle class and working poor, assuming she isn't one now.

Given that she claims she couldn't find any useful information on the internet about one of the most well-documented forms of mental retardation that there is, I'm not optimistic about Trig's chances of finding a well-informed defender in the shapely form of opinion rich/information poor Sarah Palin.

[kwalters]

Todd is at least half-Alaskan Native. The Palins are covered with Government Run, Singly Payer, Universal Health Care Coverage. As children of an Alaskan Native, the Palin kids, including Trig, will never have to worry about health coverage. Don't worry about them diving into the free market of health insurance.­..they have a safety net.

[Elizabeth44]

fortunately, he is also entitled to special education services through the school district. This would include physical therapy and speech therapy as well as pre-educational services. The newest IDEA mandated services down to birth.

[alwqb]

We all wish Sarah Palin would go away, except for Rushbo and Co and unfortunately they live for every word she speaks. Keep up the great work Shannyn for exposing this woman for what she really is.

[moesyzlac]

On the contrary, I hope she gets her own reality show. I know, its like waiting at the tracks to see a train wreck, but I am addicted to this train wreck. She might actually be able to destroy the GOP.