A Palin convert (must-read)

[ProSense]

A Palin convert

by trenttsd
Thu Sep 04, 2008 at 08:33:22 AM PDT
Last night, Sarah Palin made a convert out of me.

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That brings us to last night. Until last night, I was slightly leaning towards Obama, but I hadn't firmly decided who I was voting for. I held out hope that during the Convention, I could get a real grasp on where the Republican Party was.

Last night, Sarah Palin gave a speech that was in theory meant to get people like me excited about the Republican ticket. This was one that should have gotten me back on board and excited about the McCain/Palin platform.

Instead, it sickened me in a very deep and personal way.

I could go through some of the quotes that made my stomach turn, but many others have already done a great analysis of the speech.

All I heard was a long stream of extremely bitter attacks against Barack Obama, none of which go even the slightest step towards solving the problems of this country. When I tuned in, Rudy Giuliani was firing off some attacks, but I expected that - every convention has some room for criticism of the opposition.

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This morning, I donated $250 to Barack Obama's campaign. Tomorrow, I'm stopping by the voter registration office to change my party affiliation to Democrat. Saturday, I hope to plant an Obama-Biden sign in my front yard.

This lack of respect for your political opponents, this denial of basic human rights to those who oppose us, this complete emptiness of policy - it ends. Right here, right now.

edited fixed link.

[bunnies]

1. Awesome! Rec'd. nt

[1Hippiechick]

27. She looks and sounds like Roseanne Barr used to: voice, snarl, and all.

And this bimbo was getting into that speech last night. I honestly think she BELIEVES that she could take on ANYBODY in a debate and win, and she's ITCHIN' to debate!

Waitin' for the smackdown......

[sunnybrook]

30. I have noticed that she sounds like Roseanne

I would way more prefer Roseanne to her.

[dflprincess]

41. Roseanne hates Bushco

I'd take her over Palin as well.

[Miss_Underestimated]

56. I think she sounds like Phoebe from "Friends"

[Bigleaf]

2. Fuck. This Post made my day. K&R!

:thumbsup:

[ProSense]

26. Mine too. n/t

[FrenchieCat]

3. Many are reacting this way, it appears.

[Barrymores Ghost]

4. Please check dKos link... k&r

You have one too many backslashes at the beginning of the embedded URL.

[ProSense]

7. Fixed, thanks. n/t

[Ichingcarpenter]

5. It ends. Right here, right now. ENOUGH!!!

[girl gone mad]

22. That "enough!" was so effective..

it took my breath away and I hear many others had the same reaction.

Did they really think Ms. Negative Nelly was going to win people over?

[Kahlena]

86. I want to buy

Please tell me I can buy that button and where. It is awesome

[canadianbeaver]

6. ENOUGH!!

Everyone needs to scream that from every corner and roof-top...


ENOUGH...IT ENDS NOW.

[Mme. Defarge]

8. We're mad as hell

and we're not going to take it anymore!

[iamahaingttta]

21. You rang?

I was nearly sickened by the Drill Now! Drill Now! chanting...

[George II]

38. I believe they were referring to the inevitable, what Playboy John was going to do to her!

[Bette Noir]

76. He's 72.

Buy stock in Viagra.

[George II]

80. He certainly won't use Cialis

.....at his age and condition, 48 hours is long-term planning!

:rofl:

[gateley]

9. My God.

I didn't watch the speech, so didn't hear this:

"Al Qaeda terrorists still plot to inflict catastrophic harm on America ... he's worried that someone won't read them their rights?"

That disgusts me on so many levels, I can't even begin...

This is an excellent post, and I'd recommend everyone read the entire piece.

Thanks for posting it! :hi:

[Cha]

23. Thanks I did and there's that

"community organizing" again! :D I knew they made a huge mistake last night when they distorted it.

[karynnj]

67. Especially as it was community organizing done via the CATHOLIC CHURCH

That job was NOT in any way controversial - and it shows that he cared. My question is could this alienate Catholics - in places like Ohio - enough to push them not to vote on abortion alone.

[Errrica]

32. UGH, I know!

As if only 'Muricans are human beings that deserve basic human rights... Actually, scratch that. Palin thinks only disgusting Repuke 'Muricans deserve basic human rights.

[Kahlena]

90. wait there is more

This post will make you ill - it is from another disussion at DU - spread the word. People have got to know what this woman is capable of.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=3920736&mesg_id=3920736

[beac]

10. K&R! I'll bet Slagrah raised a whole BOATLOAD of money for Obama last night

and TONS of converts too!

:bounce:

[ladym55]

42. I heard $8 million

since the speech ...

[Bette Noir]

77. $10 million within 24 hours.

It's called "energizing the base."

[Egnever]

11. Wow

"Every single human being has the right to a fair trial and to be treated humanely by their captors. John McCain, of all people, should understand this. He was a prisoner of war.

On the one fundamental issue that his entire campaign is centered around - the character-building experience of his POW stint - he gets it wrong."

:applause:

[yardwork]

12. k&r. That's a great post. The whole thing is well worth reading.

[AZBlue]

13. I've signed up 3 volunteers this morning alone. And it's only 11:51 a.m. here!

And I'm at work, not in the volunteer office. :D

[DevonRex]

14. ENOUGH!!!!! It does end right here, right now. Thanks. nt

[panzerfaust]

15. Solid.

Those who seek absolute power, even though they seek it to do what they regard as good, are simply demanding the right to enforce their own version of heaven on earth. And let me remind you, they are the very ones who always create the most hellish tyrannies. Absolute power does corrupt, and those who seek it must be suspect and must be opposed.

- Barry Goldwater

(an actual American conservative, as opposed to the Fascist and power hungry Republican party of today)

[dennis4868]

16. but but but....

the teeeveeee told me that her speech was a homerun....

[ProSense]

25. Notice the media isn't making a big deal about McCain's poll numbers?

When McCain went up by one point in one poll, the were spelling doom for Obama. Now that McCain dropped several points, nothing from the media.

[glitch]

17. Wow, 613 comments over there so far. Thanks for posting K & R

It does worry me a bit that they have abandoned any attempt to appeal to moderates and independents.

[Bette Noir]

78. The better to trounce them with, my dear.

[loudsue]

84. They don't need to. They own the voting machines.

It's going to amaze people how many votes the republicans turn up with come election day.

[glitch]

92. True, but they used to make up stories to cover their theft. Now they don't bother.

Perhaps it's a minor point, since their cover stories were barely plausible before.

[DrZeeLit]

18. Wow... I have the biggest goosebumps up my arms right now... THANK YOU is on my lips.

[BumRushDaShow]

19. Get on up there ye thread!

:kick: and rec

[Cha]

20. mcain operatives misjudged the intelligence of the

American People this year. The speech was written by a bush speechwriter, matt scully, for whack red meat, hypocrites, but it's ENERGIZING our Dems, community organizers, Independents, and evidently even some Republicans:bounce:

[sandyj999]

24. All I can say is Thank You!

When she started making fun of Obama it took all I had to continue watching. But I'm a believer that we must know the enemy and what they are saying. When it was over I took a shower.

[pleah]

28. K&R Bravo!

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[Pisces]

29. Wow, maybe that's where the 10 million in 24 hours has come from.

[Kahlena]

88. amazing

See what community organizers are capable of. Take that Sarah Barracuda!

[barack the house]

31. This is very reassuring that Obama's message is stronger clearer and basically hopeful.

[djp2]

33. I keep thinking...

"Stepford Wives" every time I see a republic-an female! They remind me of the Texas Mormon cult wives...

[Willo]

34. K&R

[Top Cat]

35. Thanks for the support

[stark6935]

36. After I saw the speech I said it was over...

They totally killed any optimism, and had to scare off most all independents considering the party of hypocrisy.

[George II]

37. Thank you so much! Sarah Palin is so sad.....

...she's an unwitting patsy and whipping girl sacrificed by the cynical, hateful rightwing of the Republican Party.

[RainDog]

39. she's not unwitting. she's a religious right nutjob.

[Hoosier]

40. exactly

she is ready willing and able

a complete nutjob

[trickyguy]

43. Congratulations on your conversion. Hopefull a lot more feel the same.

[trickyguy]

44. Congratulations on your conversion. Hopefull a lot more feel the same.

[trickyguy]

45. Congratulations on your conversion. Hopefull a lot more feel the same.

[curious one]

46. Thanks for posting.

[Zambero]

47. Thanks for sharing. I hope that you are one of many!

[RaleighNCDUer]

48. A bit of advice for the Palin Convert:

DON'T change your voter registration at this late date. Party affiliation means nothing going into the GE - you can vote for Obama and be registered Republican.

But a last minute change of registration is a good way to LOSE your registration and invalidate your vote - those are the people on the voter rolls whose registrations will be challenged - those are the people who will wind up with provisional ballots which will NOT be counted.

Wait till AFTER the election. THEN change your registration, so you can give it a test run during the next primary, and give you plenty of time to get it straight before the NEXT election.

[casus belli]

52. Seconded. Good advice.

Just make sure that you actually DO change it after the emotion of the general election wears off. :)

[AtomicKitten]

49. Pandering goes awry.

:applause:

[mcollier]

50. The McCain Strategy

The GOP has FAILED America over the past 8 years, give us another chance... We'll keep doing what we've been doing, but this time you can trust us, because I have the help of Sarah Palin and Im a maverick....


Are you fucking kidding me.........................

[snappyturtle]

79. Exactly! n/t

[Douglas Carpenter]

51. kik and recommended

[tosh]

53. Welcome & Congratulations!!

[Imagevision]

54. Palin made me think of Obama's, "do you want four more years of Bush!"

[WheelWalker]

55. I just picked myself up off the floor. Thank you so much for sharing this. k&r for the change

of one person who has chosen to come from the darkness and walk in the light.

[rabbits4love]

57. and i welcome him into the fold

youd think some of even the stanchest republicans would be supporting democrats simply to rid the country of these lying thieving assholes that took over their party.

their whole convention was slander, exaggerations, and flat out lies...

what a sad mess the republican party truly has become.

[DUlover2909]

58. There ya go!

[knixphan]

59. K&R

[kmdemqueen]

60. thats great

I wish I had money to donate. I want sign to.

[xloadiex]

70. I have been unemployed for over a month

but after watching these speeches over the past 2 nights, I knew I had to do something. This morning I shook out my loose change bank,counted out 25.00 and donated to Obama/Biden.

I want a sign too. Everyone who is a McCain supporter seems to have lawn signs. I have yet to see an Obama sign.

[wryter2000]

73. Way to go

A big, big welcome to DU :hi:

[wryter2000]

72. Welcome to DU

:hi:

Why not make your own sign? It'll look even more sincere that way.

[jeff30997]

61. Well I am a real Palin convert.

I used to dislike her but now I say let her continue to torpedo the Pukes by spilling her

venom and show how vile they really are and that more fence-sitters vote for Obama.

(And I still dislike her BTW.) :evilgrin:

[jeffreykoopersmith]

62. AMERICAN POLITICS JOURNAL MAG COVER ON PALIN! (MUST SEE THIS)

[Mister Ed]

63. Count my neighbors across the street as Palin converts as well.

They're lifelong independents who don't go in for party politics. They were disgusted by the selection of Palin, and told me: "That's it. We're off the fence. Obama gets our votes".

Palin will energize the religious-right base that was feeling so uninspired about McCain, but she will alienate thinking people like my neighbors.

[pjt7]

64. She probably lost 70% of thoughtfull

independent voters.

What's the difference between a Hockey Mom & a Pit Bull?... LIPSTICK?

Are you kidding me?

America has seen two women who are locked into their positions, tough as nails, but are un-compromising & un-adjustable. Condi Rice & Christie Todd Whitman. Both have done incalucuable damage to America & I have no doubt this lady would be worse.

[NoFederales]

65. This lack of respect for your political opponents,

"This lack of respect for your political opponents, this denial of basic human rights to those who oppose us, this complete emptiness of policy - it ends. Right here, right now."

This says it all about the differences of the Partys, and I agreee that it ends now, enough!

NoFederales

[Buzz Clik]

66. I, too, was sickened by Palin and those who spoke before her.

I was a Republican. I voted for Reagan in 1980 but abandoned the party in 1984 for the Libertarians (:eyes:). I never voted for a Dem for President of the US until Clinton.

Palin's hateful diatribes were sickening, but I was more appalled by the orgasmic support she was getting from the old guard of the GOP.

They only want the power. They have no other goal. It's sad.

[EnviroBat]

68. You are fantastic!

:applause: Thank You!!!

[Arctic Dave]

69. Palin came off as the bitchy prom queen

that is in every movie about high school.

[Plucketeer]

74. Ain't that the truth !!!

I can't imagine the sort of "compassion" she'd dispense from an executive position. :puke:

[Kahlena]

89. Wait there is more

Read this and it will really make you sick. It is from another DU post

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=3920736&mesg_id=3920736

[wryter2000]

71. Awesome

Reflects what I heard on the music radio this morning. Non-political soul r&b station. Caller said she supported Hillary and had been leaning toward McCain, but when she realized he thought all women were interchangable, she decided to vote Dem. She said Palin's speech made her realize we have to get out and support the Democrats.

[felinetta]

75. No Vote for Palin

Thank you for seeing the Republican party for what it is now.

[SeaLyons]

81. I think Palin has that affect on many...

she will turn out to be an asset for Obama.

[paparush]

82. THIS is a person who is still asking questions.

The Repukes believe they have all the answers they need. God. Guns. Repeat.

[ac0x]

83. You all don't see the plan here

Nominate a right-wing-nut woman for VP you KNOW has a ton of baggage

Have her quit eventually in an emotional (tears and/or anger, doesn't matter which) press conference where she blames the EEEEEEVEEEL LEEEEEEEBERAL MEEEEEEEEEDIA

This EXCITES THE BASE beyond belief

This gets a lot of the "leaners" to move over to McCain because they feel bad of "how she was treated" (Americans, a lot of us here included, are all suckers for a "victim story")

Anyone who says "HE PLANNED THIS ALL ALONG" sounds paranoid

WHY else would he nominate her???? If he wanted a conservative woman, and "executive experience" was a more important criteria to him than "government experience", why not Whitman (e-bay) or Fiona (HP)?????????????????????

The Republicans are NOT stupid. Dear God don't EVER think they're stupid. Comfort yourself with that idea and WE'RE DONE

[Turner Ashby]

94. The "Harriet Myers" theory of removal

Wow. It really takes conspiracy theory pretty far out there. LOL. But, hey, I like conspiracy theories.

But, as to the original post, I thought the speech was a total turn off....delivered well.

[valerief]

85. Keek!

:kick:

[Kahlena]

87. Thank you

Thank you for seeing what I saw. I was beginning to think I was imagining it. Make sure you get your friends, neighbors and anybody you talk to - to register to vote and to vote!

[ghurley]

91. Speech reminds me of the commercial "Where's the Beef?"...

A couple republican friends of mine couldn't stand the speech.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

93. EXCELLENT POST - K&R

Senator Eagleton lasted 18 days after McGovern picked him for V.P. Will Sarah last that long?
She's no longer available to talk to the press? YIKES!

[democraticmajority]

95. Cindy McCain - the new Paris Hilton ?

Is Cindy McCain related to Paris Hilton ? 
Cindy is the spitting image of Ms. Hilton and Paris could
easily play the young Cindy in a movie.

The similarities do not end there either. Both Cindy and Paris
are heiresses, born with silver spoons in their mouths, live
elitist lifestyles and both have been demeaned by their men (
ie. Paris and her infamous sex tape and John McCain dismissing
Cindy as " you C*nt" some years ago.

Of course the mainstream media would never suggest that Cindy
is the Paris Hilton of the Republican Party (  but they are
all too eager to paint Michelle Obama as a dangerous, radical
black Woman).

Finally, if Cindy McCain doesn't want all her houses - why not
give some of them away to charity ?     

[pipi_k]

96. I tuned in a couple of times to the Convention also and let me just say

that I couldn't get out fast enough.

There isn't enough disinfectant in the world to take away the soil and stench...the sense of being so covered in garbage that nothing would ever make me feel clean again.

That's all they have...attacks. Attack upon attack upon attack.

No real PLANS to improve this country....only attacks on Obama.

Well, what does that say to people? Where someone has no real plans but can only attack the opposition, there isn't much, if any, substance below the surface.


We know that...unfortunately, the people who fall for that tactic don't, and never will. No doubt these are people who would be glad to punch someone's lights out, see the person fall to the ground, then keep stomping and attacking while their opponent is unconscious.... because with them, it's all about the ATTACK. Violence disguised as righteousness.

Moronics disguised as parables from the Bible.

Insanity disguised as "Abstinence only" while a VP candidate couldn't keep her own child from saying "yes".

bleh.

hypocrisy sucks.