Just in case you don't know what I'm referring to, it's on the front page right now:
http://www.dailykos.com/...
A Canadian comedy duo called The Masked Avengers from CKOI 96.9 FM in Montreal, Quebec pranked Sarah Palin, convincing her (and her team) they were receiving a call from French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
In the interview, which lasts about six minutes, Palin and the pranksters discuss politics, pundits, and the dangers of hunting with current vice-president Dick Cheney.
OK, first, I'm writing this diary on the assumption that the woman's voice we heard really was Sarah Palin. I mean, it sure as hell sounded like her, but I'm covering myself just in case. UPDATE x2: IT'S REAL!! She's even issued a response!
Having said that...
Was that actually PALIN?? For real???
Dear God. The implications of this are astonishing.
Not so much about her--she reacted pretty much exactly how I was expecting, given everything we know about her (although even I was amazed that she didn't catch on when he a) started SINGING and b) referred to NAILIN' PALIN, fer Chrissakes!)
HOWEVER, the implications regarding the McCain campaign's utter lack of ANY sort of security/screening measures is nothing short of amazing.
How the FUCK did these guys manage to get through to the VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FOR THE REPUBLICAN PARTY??
What sort of screening process did they use? Do they just let ANYONE claiming to be Someone Important® get through to Palin?
What about McCain? Are his calls screened any better?
What about if (god forbid) they somehow win??
Can we expect any "Joe the Plumber" to be able to just wander on into the White House any time of day?
Will the Russian Ambassador be allowed into the War Room to look at the Big Board?
Jesus. The Secret Service must be livid.
Update: DIGG THE STORY UP!!
UPDATE 3: Thanks to CatM for posting a transcript (link to her diary so I don't swipe any credit), and one more amazing blunder in the Palin camp's official response:
Gov. Palin received a phone call on Saturday from a French Canadian talk show host claiming to be French President Nicholas Sarkozy," emailed spokeswoman Tracey Schmitt. "Gov. Palin was mildly amused to learn that she had joined the ranks of heads of state, including President Sarkozy, and other celebrities in being targeted by these pranksters. C'est la vie."
OTHER CELEBRITIES???
So, Palin is now admitting that she's a "celebrity"?? I thought "celebrities" were Evil® and Not Ready®??
Too Goddamned, easy...
Update 4: I'm embedding the YouTube (audio only) for convenience' sake: