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I woke up in a cold sweat this morning. I couldn't figure out why I was so antsy and agitated. I'd slept well--hadn't I? Kids were okay...right? Not late for anything? Check! Then, it suddenly came to me: Sarah Palin will be nominated for the office of Vice President. And try as I might to dismiss this as the ridiculousness that it is, it really is a potential horror story in the making. No, the sky is not falling, but I simply do not trust the voters of this country.
I don't even know where to begin, but here is what I envision might happen and why I woke up in turmoil:
- The meme has already been forwarded and supported that she's not very well-informed on foreign policy issues and is beyond inexperienced. While that may sound great for us on the surface, the fact of the matter is, it's just ANOTHER example of intellectual weakness being perfectly acceptable--for one of the highest offices in the world. The Republican talking points are simply amazing.
- The fact that she's inexperienced and knows zilch will mean that she will be given softball questions at the debate. And if she manages to put two sentences together and not cry, she'll be considered magnificent. What's worse? We've already been told that Joe can't "be too tough on her," or he'll look like a bully. I'm sorry, but Hillary could take it and would expect to get it.
- I live in Kansas, where the world is indeed flat to many people here. While I have YET to see ONE McCain bumper sticker, I fear that too many people here will actually like that she's a creationist, pro-home school, pro-life, and pro-gun. Off the top of my head, I can think of two women--both young women in their 30s, who would identify with her and think it's great that she's just like them. Yes, that's what's the matter with Kansas!
- Isn't it just FRIGHTENING to think of this woman actually being in office? Paul Begala said it last night: What if McCain wins??? What would that mean? We'd have basically a former beauty queen and current bubble-head who "hasn't paid much attention" to the war in Iraq a heartbeat away from the presidency! Don't think it could ever happen? Never forget, we elected a president twice because he'd be great at a bar-be-que! I can easily see a few too many people thinking she's just so nice, and a mom! Why not vote for her!?
I admit I have PTSD about the last two elections, so if this appears to be Chicken Little-ish, I can accept that, but we ignore this woman and her outrageous foolishness at our peril. I am going to work my ass off in Missouri (I live near the state line and can easily get to functions and events there). I'm going to donate as much as I can. I'm going to do whatever I can to make sure this complete IDIOT gets nowhere near the Oval Office!!! As I said--Yes, Hail Mary passes are just that, but every now and then, they are successful. Just imagine how you will feel on November 5th if this clown of a lady is smiling and waving and balloons are dropping. Imagine Tweety and Joe and the bunch talking about how this was Barack's election to lose and how this "bold pick" of McCain's paid off! My blood is running cold with those images. Yours should too. Let's get active!