Attention Media: Sarah Palin Hates You, You Betcha!

Sarah Palin hates the media and all the smarty people in it. All the people who have been keeping track of her record and her "message" with evidence and actualities -- she hates them. She hates them all so much her revenge was on the Friday of a three-day holiday weekend (when many members of the elite media were vacationing at no-doubt elite places) she would hold a press conference late in the day and tell all via the media she wasn't taking "the quitters way out," she was in fact quitting. She announced she will step down as the Governor of Alaska at the end of the month.

So the media people who were on vacation suddenly all had to call-in to the second tier anchors, type their witticisms on their phones and otherwise put down their snooty nose plugs, garishly garnished drinks and 100 proof sunblock to try and translate some "Palin speak" even though they've gotten a little rusty since the campaign.

"We are doing well!" exclaimed Palin at the one-way press conference. "I wish you'd hear MORE from the media of your state's progress and how we tackle Outside interests -- daily -- SPECIAL interests that would stymie our state. Even those debt-ridden stimulus dollars that would force the heavy hand of federal government into our communities with an 'all-knowing attitude' -- I have taken the slings and arrows with that unpopular move to veto because I know being right is better than being popular," Palin relayed between manic breaths.

So the media people who cared (enough) to sober up long enough to wonder why a first-term governor with little executive experience and an eye on the big prize of the White House would refuse to gain anymore executive experience. "How could a first-term governor be a lame duck anyway?" they wondered. Don't you have to be up against term limits to be a lame duck? Does Palin know what a lame duck is? Was that just a lame duck quacking in the background during the speech? What's up with her and background fowl anyway? They all wondered if there was a scandal. Because a scandal would make sense. Dodging an indictment would make tons of sense. Oh yeah, those media elites like fancy stuff like sense and coherent reasons. Humph bluebloods.

Within 24 hours of the 140 character (and some blogging) bon mots bonanza Palin had her lawyer threaten to sue the entire establishment of the Internets for suggesting there could be a rational reason for her actions.

So on the Nation's Birthday, Independence Day , Palin did the most American of acts: she made her lawyer write an intimidating letter. Palling around with terrorists indeed.

Again, right in the middle of the also very American of acts of blowing stuff up while stuffing charred meat into your face, Palin's lawyer released a four page letter. Which forced media elites to squint to read it on their 3GSes. Then Palin herself released a statement. And just to mess with the elite, surely sloshed members of the press even further -- her statement was full of grammatical errors.

First the fireworks exploded. Then the heads of chronic copy editors.

For some overly-flattering reason, Palin's resignation has been compared to Richard Nixon. Quitting after losing a gubernatorial race after being Vice President of the United States is a Nixonian move. Quitting before being impeached is a Nixonian move. Quitting while the quitting is good is a Nixonian move.

But, in fairness Nixon was a genius for punishing elites. He perfected the art of debate. He would plant traps for his opponents using the wrong name of something obvious. His opponent feeling smug about the misstep would correct him. Then Nixon could say something to the effect of,"I guess I didn't go to a fancy school like you did." And he would score populists points.

I'm convinced that when Palin called General McKiernan, General McClellan in the 2008 Veep Debate, she was attempting a classic Nixonian move. Joe Biden just didn't fall for it.

See, Nixon was bitter because he was just as smart and capable as elites -- he just wasn't one. He got accepted to Harvard but his parents couldn't afford it. Palin is bitter because "Facts," as Ronald Reagan once said accidentally, "are stupid things."

But the press, Palin's press, her watchers, the people she threatens in the same breath as praising the First Amendment, her press people were given the big screw you on the Nation's Birthday Eve. In a way saying, "You want to pay so much attention to me -- I'll make you do it when you don't want to! That'll TEACH you!!!"

Proving, she who laughs while you're face-down hammered and out of cell range -- laughs best.

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Comments

[psychologist]

As a mental health professional I am concerned at the absolute hatred generated toward this woman. It is clear the hate is due to the fear and anxiety of having to face the facts that nothing touches her. She is growing in popularity daily. The more you talk about her the more people turn to her and see your attacks as useless!

[glennleon]

who cares

[NationalTreasure]

What I don't get is why the folks in the main stream media continue to cover Palin's idiotic rantings

Simply because someone is "popular," or has "starpower," does not mean they are worthy of being taken serious on public policy issues like energy, national security or international relations

Brittney Spears, Paris Hilton, Amy Winehouse, Lindsey Lohan and a host of other folks are "popular," and have "starpower," but no one would want them making public policy and advising Americans on energy, national security or international relations or any other issue

It is dishartening that the folks in the main stream media treat our political discourse as though it were a board game or reality TV freakshow

[Toonadude]

Some people see things the way they should be and say: "Why not"

Others see things the way they are and say: "You betcha"

[martinfrosa]

"Sarah Palin hates the media and all the smarty people in it." Really? Are those the same "smarties" that have driven their media companies into the ground and can't seem to avoid financial disaster? You mention that Nixon was "as smart and capable as elites." Are you talking about the same Ivy Leagues "elites" that invented mortgage-backed securities, bankrupted Bear Stearns, bankrupted Lehman Brothers, nearly bankrupted Merrill Lynch and ruined the financial system of the entire free world in the process? Are you talking about the Ivy Leagues "elites" that AIG hired by the hundreds only to lose billions and have to be rescued by the government? These so-called "elites, these ersatz "elites, these faux "elites" you refer to have proven that an Ivy League education is not something to be proud of. I have worked with may of these "elites", most of whom don't have the common sense God gave a turnip. Come down off your high horse sistah.

[Keith Thomson - Huffpost Blogger]

This has the keenest insight of the 187 or so pieces on this topic I've read this week. And it is perhaps the best-written piece I've seen on this site.

[LizM]

I'm guessing that you haven't read this, yet:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-weigant/sarah-palin-preparing-to_b_226671.html

[SparkyDash]

Chris did a great job. I about di ed when I saw the headline first time, though.

I quickly recovered. A lot of "sweating" references. Very mavericky.

[SparkyDash]

Which reminds me, LizM, intelligent comments encouraged

http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/07/08/joe-biden-clean-up-detail/comment-page-2/#comment-79907

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D99B5D6G2&show_article=1&catnum=3#idc-container

[ChampLessFuzzy]

Dupuy:

"So the media people who cared (enough) to sober up long enough to wonder why a first-term governor with little executive experience and an eye on the big prize of the White House would refuse to gain anymore executive experience."

Ha! "...media people...sober up.." now that was worth reading, Ms. Dupuy, thank you.

[Nebraska Native]

Terrific article! Thank you!

[DestinationsUnknown]

A few weeks ago Palin was in Central Texas when she slammed Letterman.

Does anyone recall this?

Did anyone in the media ask why she was in Central Texas- a few weeks ago?

Central Texas?

Why is no one in the msm picking this up?

In her rambling appearance on Friday- did anyone pay attention to her speech?

Some of Palin’s rambling points:

*Gatekeeper of the Nation
*Oil and Gas
*God gave us energy
*Humbling responsibility- Alaska for National Security
*No more politics as usual
*Developed responsibly to develop their resources - oil and gas
*Petroleum development office
*Drilling for Oil and Gas
*58 to 1 victory protecting Alaskans to flow to the lower 48 - pro private sector project

A few weeks ago she made her decision to quit- In a few more weeks – she will be connecting to K Street in DC or in the proximity of K Street

National Security- oil and gas!

Central Texas? A majority of governors are behind Obama’s Energy Plan- 34 or 36-She was not one of them.

The train is leaving the station- enter Lobbyist Palin.

[SouthernYankeeBelle]

Gee, I guess Fallin Palin is a member of "The Family". Do they have rooms for women who can live at C street? l see a pattern here with the religious right. According to Maddow's guest the religious right is moving into position to get in all parts of the government. I see it happening in the military, and you can see it happening in congress. I hope people are aware what kind of people we are getting in our government. These people are even trying to get in the education department. Just look what is happening in TX school system. If this stuff continues I see that many liberals who believe in science and a real democracy will be pulling their kids out of school. TX is trying to change their school system making it about creationism and having religion taught in school. I believe in god but I will be dang if I want some evangelical pushing their beliefs on my grandkids.

[sjones66]

Grat article. Alaska's relief is the lower 48's burden.

[glitz]

Tina, now you've done it...Sarah just slammed the door and went to her room.

[eoshea]

Good post, Tina! I almost missed it, obsessed as I am with all the Michael Jackson fun. Sarah Palin seems sort of inconsequential in light of the demise of the KING OF POP. Kidding!! (Not really.)

[peterg76]

Why does everyone have to ruin Palin's resignation? Why can't we just enjoy?

[mychagal]

We can.