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Title: Palin
Post by: Sarah on July 03, 2009, 07:00:18 PM
I will simply repeat what I posted in Chinatown:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: erika on July 03, 2009, 07:18:48 PM
That book deal was just really taking up too much of her time brain.

Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Martin on July 03, 2009, 08:50:10 PM
There you are, Sarah!
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 03, 2009, 09:12:14 PM
I assume she is timing a pregnancy so that new little baby Brillo can be suckling as she is giving stump speeches.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: nec13 on July 03, 2009, 09:21:46 PM
She's going to cash in over the next two years with her book deals and countless jaunts on the rubber chicken circuit. She's isn't going anywhere, unfortunately.

I know she told Andrea Mitchell that she's done with politics for good, but we all know that's a bald faced lie. She'll be back in 2012 to torment us further.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: orator on July 04, 2009, 12:06:00 AM
I wonder what Todd Palin thinks about all this.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Trembling Eagle on July 04, 2009, 12:51:01 AM
I wonder what Todd Palin thinks about all this.

poor fella probably just wants to race his snow mobile in peace.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Gilly on July 04, 2009, 12:54:03 AM
Seeing Pawlenty in action for the past however many years, the Republicans are in a sad state of affairs if these are the two morons they're running. I don't get how real conservatives can still call this their party. I guess I have similar thoughts about liberals but not to this extreme.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 04, 2009, 03:12:41 AM

Today, I discovered the (soon to be) ex-governor's twitter page (http://twitter.com/AKGovSarahPalin).

And I have become mesmerized by that page's hallucinatory and messianic background image (http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitter_production/profile_background_images/10758186/SP_TwitterBG5.jpg), which is best appreciated in high-resolution glory. Due to weird photoshoppery and pixilation, the profile view of Sarah's sheaf of papers appears to be some type of deadly spork gun.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Big Plastic Head on July 04, 2009, 03:53:12 AM
I wonder what Todd Palin thinks about all this.

poor fella probably just wants to race his snow mobile in peace.

It's called a "Snow MACHINE'.

...you munch.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: AaronC on July 04, 2009, 07:41:39 AM
I wonder what Todd Palin The First Dude thinks about all of this.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: nec13 on July 04, 2009, 12:19:55 PM

Today, I discovered the (soon to be) ex-governor's twitter page (http://twitter.com/AKGovSarahPalin).

And I have become mesmerized by that page's hallucinatory and messianic background image (http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitter_production/profile_background_images/10758186/SP_TwitterBG5.jpg), which is best appreciated in high-resolution glory. Due to weird photoshoppery and pixilation, the profile view of Sarah's sheaf of papers appears to be some type of deadly spork gun.

Thanks, man. I was looking for some new desktop wallpaper.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: jbissell on July 04, 2009, 01:11:17 PM
I'm sure she resigned because CBS has secretly offered her Letterman's job as a settlement.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Fido on July 05, 2009, 10:49:06 PM
In Maureen Dowd's column in the NY Times this weekend, http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/05/opinion/05dowd.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/05/opinion/05dowd.html), she posits that Sarah Palin is a raging case of narcissistic personality disorder.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissistic_personality_disorder (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissistic_personality_disorder)
Among other things. I'm no psychiatrist, and while I admire Ms. Dowd, I'm inclined to read her columns with a very large salt shaker sitting next to me, but that analysis kind of makes sense to me.

Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 05, 2009, 11:12:15 PM
The clowns who hate on Obama claim he's a narcissist, too.

Personally I think good ole crazy applies in this case. Also, you want to be a politician and you can't stand people saying mean stuff about you? Good luck w/ that. If you can't deal w/ criticism, you got no business there.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 06, 2009, 10:56:22 AM
http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4160 (http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4160)

It's interesting that he posted this just days before her announcement.  While I appreciated his insight, stupid is, in fact, as stupid does, and her media appearances demonstate a lack of knowledge and even curiosity.  I hope her career isn't over so she can continue to divide Republicans.  Personally, I'm hoping that Democrats opebly become a conservative or right-leaning moderate party and a real liberal party emerges.  I'd proudly be a member of the Slightly Silly party.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Bryan on July 06, 2009, 12:35:00 PM
Pastor Josh, that link is kind of nuts. That guy is trying to claim that the fact that Palin was elected to public office is proof that she's not stupid or crazy! His self-certainty that he's the only reasonable, rational thinker in the world, in combination with his weird, baseless claims comes off as pretty bizarre.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: nec13 on July 06, 2009, 12:38:51 PM
However, he is OTM on the Apocalypse 2012 nonsense.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 06, 2009, 02:32:34 PM
It's definitely one of his weakest podcasts.  Anyone who's ever been around local politicians knows that the crazy rises to the top.  I see what he's trying to do--ad hominen attacks don't make for policy debate--but his point is off.  A lot of people have trouble with his smugnes, but I find him charming as part of a diet high in skeptical podcasts.  And, like I said, he might be right that her actions make sense giver her weird world view, but she behaves and speaks in ways that seem stupid to an observer.  Talking to your shoes make sense, too, if your worldview is that your pants are out to kill you.  Maybe I did Brian Dunning a disservice by linking to this podcast, but it seems appropriate.  I highly recommend it, however.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: nec13 on July 06, 2009, 02:39:30 PM
Talking to your shoes make sense, too, if your worldview is that your pants are out to kill you.

I talk to my shoes all the time. Not because I'm paranoid, but because I have no friends.  :(
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Martin on July 06, 2009, 02:56:56 PM
Shoes, huh? Rich kids.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Matt on July 06, 2009, 03:07:36 PM
However, he is OTM on the Apocalypse 2012 nonsense.

Wait, this ISN'T happening?

Roland Emmerich can expect a sternly-worded letter in the near future.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 06, 2009, 04:51:54 PM
It's weird that people forget that the Aztecs made their little dealie before the switchover to the Gregorian Calendar.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: nec13 on July 06, 2009, 04:54:12 PM
It's interesting that he posted this just days before her announcement.  While I appreciated his insight, stupid is, in fact, as stupid does, and her media appearances demonstate a lack of knowledge and even curiosity.  I hope her career isn't over so she can continue to divide Republicans.  Personally, I'm hoping that Democrats opebly become a conservative or right-leaning moderate party and a real liberal party emerges.  I'd proudly be a member of the Slightly Silly party.

You are a man wise beyond your years, Pastor Josh.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 06, 2009, 05:21:25 PM
It's interesting that he posted this just days before her announcement.  While I appreciated his insight, stupid is, in fact, as stupid does, and her media appearances demonstate a lack of knowledge and even curiosity.  I hope her career isn't over so she can continue to divide Republicans.  Personally, I'm hoping that Democrats opebly become a conservative or right-leaning moderate party and a real liberal party emerges.  I'd proudly be a member of the Slightly Silly party.

You are a man wise beyond your years, Pastor Josh.

You have no idea how old I am.  I might be a very dense four-hundred-year-old.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: nec13 on July 06, 2009, 05:36:15 PM
It's interesting that he posted this just days before her announcement.  While I appreciated his insight, stupid is, in fact, as stupid does, and her media appearances demonstate a lack of knowledge and even curiosity.  I hope her career isn't over so she can continue to divide Republicans.  Personally, I'm hoping that Democrats opebly become a conservative or right-leaning moderate party and a real liberal party emerges.  I'd proudly be a member of the Slightly Silly party.

You are a man wise beyond your years, Pastor Josh.

You have no idea how old I am.  I might be a very dense four-hundred-year-old.

Alas, perhaps it was unwise to make any presumptions about you.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 06, 2009, 05:56:36 PM
It's interesting that he posted this just days before her announcement.  While I appreciated his insight, stupid is, in fact, as stupid does, and her media appearances demonstate a lack of knowledge and even curiosity.  I hope her career isn't over so she can continue to divide Republicans.  Personally, I'm hoping that Democrats opebly become a conservative or right-leaning moderate party and a real liberal party emerges.  I'd proudly be a member of the Slightly Silly party.

You are a man wise beyond your years, Pastor Josh.

You have no idea how old I am.  I might be a very dense four-hundred-year-old.

Alas, perhaps it was unwise to make any presumptions about you.

No one with Johnny La Rue as their profile picture could ever do anything unwise.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Matt on July 06, 2009, 06:52:05 PM
It's interesting that he posted this just days before her announcement.  While I appreciated his insight, stupid is, in fact, as stupid does, and her media appearances demonstate a lack of knowledge and even curiosity.  I hope her career isn't over so she can continue to divide Republicans.  Personally, I'm hoping that Democrats opebly become a conservative or right-leaning moderate party and a real liberal party emerges.  I'd proudly be a member of the Slightly Silly party.

You are a man wise beyond your years, Pastor Josh.

You have no idea how old I am.  I might be a very dense four-hundred-year-old.

Alas, perhaps it was unwise to make any presumptions about you.

No one with Johnny La Rue as their profile picture could ever do anything unwise.

Unless it involves a crane shot.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 06, 2009, 09:42:17 PM
It's interesting that he posted this just days before her announcement.  While I appreciated his insight, stupid is, in fact, as stupid does, and her media appearances demonstate a lack of knowledge and even curiosity.  I hope her career isn't over so she can continue to divide Republicans.  Personally, I'm hoping that Democrats opebly become a conservative or right-leaning moderate party and a real liberal party emerges.  I'd proudly be a member of the Slightly Silly party.

You are a man wise beyond your years, Pastor Josh.

You have no idea how old I am.  I might be a very dense four-hundred-year-old.

Alas, perhaps it was unwise to make any presumptions about you.

No one with Johnny La Rue as their profile picture could ever do anything unwise.

Unless it involves a crane shot.

Nicely done, sir.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: crumbum on July 06, 2009, 10:50:07 PM
A lot of people have trouble with his smugness, but I find him charming as part of a diet high in skeptical podcasts. 

Count me as one of those people. I'm interested in skepticism and when I first discovered the Skeptoid podcast it seemed right up my alley. But after a while whenever I heard this guy's voice I just wanted to throw his glasses on the ground and stomp on them.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: todd on July 06, 2009, 11:06:50 PM
Isn't anyone who self-identifies as a part of some "Skeptic Movement" an asshole by definition? The whole thing smells like Penn Gilette's greasy ponytail and John Stossel's greasy mustache.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 06, 2009, 11:12:27 PM
Isn't anyone who self-identifies as a part of some "Skeptic Movement" an asshole by definition? The whole thing smells like Penn Gilette's greasy ponytail and John Stossel's greasy mustache.

A lot of them, yeah.  But I find it entertaining.  Penn and Stossel are pricks, though.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: crumbum on July 06, 2009, 11:17:51 PM
Isn't anyone who self-identifies as a part of some "Skeptic Movement" an asshole by definition? The whole thing smells like Penn Gilette's greasy ponytail and John Stossel's greasy mustache.

Those two are both libertarians and self-identified skeptics. I think that particular combination does generally result in assholism.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: todd on July 06, 2009, 11:38:43 PM
Isn't anyone who self-identifies as a part of some "Skeptic Movement" an asshole by definition? The whole thing smells like Penn Gilette's greasy ponytail and John Stossel's greasy mustache.

Those two are both libertarians and self-identified skeptics. I think that particular combination does generally result in assholism.

Well the thing is, it isn't libertarianism/skepticism that makes you smug. It's that smug cocks seek out things that let them feel superior.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: buffcoat on July 07, 2009, 08:00:33 AM
Both those things.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: crumbum on July 07, 2009, 08:05:32 AM
Isn't anyone who self-identifies as a part of some "Skeptic Movement" an asshole by definition? The whole thing smells like Penn Gilette's greasy ponytail and John Stossel's greasy mustache.

Those two are both libertarians and self-identified skeptics. I think that particular combination does generally result in assholism.

Well the thing is, it isn't libertarianism/skepticism that makes you smug. It's that smug cocks seek out things that let them feel superior.

well put.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: buffcoat on July 07, 2009, 10:26:41 AM
Also if somebody tells you they're an Objectvist or an Ayn Rand fan or a Rush (the Canadian rock group) fan.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: yesno on July 07, 2009, 11:07:13 AM
how many times can you disprove ghosts?  being a "skeptic" sounds repetitive.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: todd on July 07, 2009, 02:21:12 PM
Also if somebody tells you they're an Objectvist or an Ayn Rand fan or a Rush (the Canadian rock group) fan.

Smug dicks pray at the altar of Neil Peart, who exemplifies everything we've listed so far. Their anthem? "The Trees," from Hemispheres.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 07, 2009, 03:32:52 PM
how many times can you disprove ghosts?  being a "skeptic" sounds repetitive.

Until news organizations stop telling people that they might be real.  It is repetitive, an that's causing some tension in the skeptic movement right now.  And, it's true that pricks seek out things to make them feel superior, and that can be anything from religion to skepticism to indie rock.  Doesn't mean liking any of those things makes you a prick.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: yesno on July 07, 2009, 03:59:50 PM
how many times can you disprove ghosts?  being a "skeptic" sounds repetitive.

Until news organizations stop telling people that they might be real.  It is repetitive, an that's causing some tension in the skeptic movement right now.  And, it's true that pricks seek out things to make them feel superior, and that can be anything from religion to skepticism to indie rock.  Doesn't mean liking any of those things makes you a prick.

Hey, I liked Michael Shermer's book Why People Believe Weird Things, I just don't see it as a lifestyle choice.  But, if you focus on advocacy (as opposed to preaching to the choir) I can see how it could be useful.

I agree that pricks are into everything.  But there is something about totalizing ideologies that draws them out.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 07, 2009, 04:34:02 PM
how many times can you disprove ghosts?  being a "skeptic" sounds repetitive.

Until news organizations stop telling people that they might be real.  It is repetitive, an that's causing some tension in the skeptic movement right now.  And, it's true that pricks seek out things to make them feel superior, and that can be anything from religion to skepticism to indie rock.  Doesn't mean liking any of those things makes you a prick.

Hey, I liked Michael Shermer's book Why People Believe Weird Things, I just don't see it as a lifestyle choice.  But, if you focus on advocacy (as opposed to preaching to the choir) I can see how it could be useful.

I agree that pricks are into everything.  But there is something about totalizing ideologies that draws them out.

I think that's the main problem with the skeptical movement, that it survives by preaching to the choir.  Do they really think someone is going to wander into TAM and change their minds about anything?  When Shermer can say, with a straight face, that free markets lead to the end of child labor, then you know you have something so corrupted by ideology as to almost be worthless.  There's no outside commentary or criticism.  It can be as insular and inbred as fundamentalist religion.  That's why I like the bad astronomer and the SGU best of all--they're more open to conversation than a PZ Myers or a Penn.  However, I enjoy the podcasts, and I'm amazed at how my criticl thinking has improved since I've been challenged by them.  I appreciate what they have to teach me, but I don't want to lurk inside thier movement.  As a Christian, I wouldn't really be welcome, anyway.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 07, 2009, 05:55:40 PM
Also if somebody tells you they're an Objectvist or an Ayn Rand fan or a Rush (the Canadian rock group) fan.

I am a Rush fan. But so is, I believe, TL.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: crumbum on July 07, 2009, 06:06:04 PM
... I'm amazed at how my critical thinking has improved since I've been challenged by them.  I appreciate what they have to teach me, but I don't want to lurk inside thier movement. 

I feel the same way. After I became aware of the idea of a skeptical movement maybe five years ago, I was amazed to realize how little I had ever really considered the validity of, say, most alternative medicine. As opposed to ghosts and UFOs, that stuff actually affects many people I know.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Stan on July 07, 2009, 06:45:42 PM
 If you hand me a classical guitar I can't help but play at least the intro of The Trees. Why?

 Because, as I have proven year after year, I am a smug asshole.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Sarah on July 07, 2009, 06:50:45 PM
Hence my enduring affection for you, sir.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: cutout on July 07, 2009, 08:26:29 PM
Quote
There is no 'Department of Law' at the White House.

The zinging sound at the end of this article is almost ear-splitting.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=8016906&page=1
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: orator on July 07, 2009, 10:27:50 PM
 I like how she isn't OK with Alaska state dollars being spent on her legal battles, but federal dollars would be a-ok.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Sarah on July 08, 2009, 12:56:19 AM
I like the way she says millions have been spent, when the number is in fact in the low hundreds of thousands.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: nec13 on July 08, 2009, 01:06:04 AM
Not unlike Richard Nixon, Sarah Palin is extremely paranoid. Like Richard Nixon, she believes that the media is out to get her. Could a Palin Enemies List be far behind?
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 08, 2009, 01:43:43 AM
Richard Nixon also had really nice legs, just like Palin. Little-known fact!
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Trembling Eagle on July 08, 2009, 02:10:07 AM
I like the Skeptoid podcast but his episode on NLP was so wishy-washy (sacred cows aside). I still listen though.
Yes, I am a complete asshole.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: pscan on July 08, 2009, 05:27:31 AM
She's really giving Orwell a run for his money. Quitting = fighting. 33 months = 4 years.

My prediction is that she's going to go the entertainment, rather than political, route. And that she will flame out horribly, because in order to have a good talk show, the host needs to have a modicum of curiosity about the world. And nothing interests her at all, other than her own self.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: NJL on July 08, 2009, 07:55:40 AM
She's really giving Orwell a run for his money. Quitting = fighting. 33 months = 4 years.

My prediction is that she's going to go the entertainment, rather than political, route. And that she will flame out horribly, because in order to have a good talk show, the host needs to have a modicum of curiosity about the world. And nothing interests her at all, other than her own self.


Oh, so she will pull a Huckabee.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: jbissell on July 08, 2009, 09:32:43 AM
She's really giving Orwell a run for his money. Quitting = fighting. 33 months = 4 years.

My prediction is that she's going to go the entertainment, rather than political, route. And that she will flame out horribly, because in order to have a good talk show, the host needs to have a modicum of curiosity about the world. And nothing interests her at all, other than her own self.


Oh, so she will pull a Huckabee.

I'd take Huckabee over Palin any day.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 08, 2009, 09:33:58 AM
Yeah, far as I know Palin doesn't play bass.

She's really giving Orwell a run for his money. Quitting = fighting. 33 months = 4 years.

My prediction is that she's going to go the entertainment, rather than political, route. And that she will flame out horribly, because in order to have a good talk show, the host needs to have a modicum of curiosity about the world. And nothing interests her at all, other than her own self.


Oh, so she will pull a Huckabee.

I'd take Huckabee over Palin any day.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Sarah on July 08, 2009, 10:46:34 AM
Richard Nixon also had really nice legs, just like Palin. Little-known fact!

And he, too, liked to wear stockings under his running shorts.  I think he may also have Vaselined his teeth and taped his nipples, but I'm not sure.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Chris L on July 08, 2009, 10:54:36 AM
Richard Nixon also had really nice legs, just like Palin. Little-known fact!

And he, too, liked to wear stockings under his running shorts.  I think he may also have Vaselined his teeth and taped his nipples, but I'm not sure.

You may be thinking of Haldeman on those last two but point taken. 
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Bryan on July 08, 2009, 10:57:37 AM
She's really giving Orwell a run for his money. Quitting = fighting. 33 months = 4 years.

My prediction is that she's going to go the entertainment, rather than political, route. And that she will flame out horribly, because in order to have a good talk show, the host needs to have a modicum of curiosity about the world. And nothing interests her at all, other than her own self.


Oh, she'd do just fine on a certain news channel, even with her lack of curiosity.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Chris L on July 08, 2009, 11:05:28 AM
Oh, she'd do just fine on a certain news channel, even especially with her lack of curiosity.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: orator on July 08, 2009, 11:58:40 AM
She's really giving Orwell a run for his money. Quitting = fighting. 33 months = 4 years.

My prediction is that she's going to go the entertainment, rather than political, route. And that she will flame out horribly, because in order to have a good talk show, the host needs to have a modicum of curiosity about the world. And nothing interests her at all, other than her own self.


Oh, so she will pull a Huckabee.

I'd take Huckabee over Palin any day.

 It's the same batshit views, only he's articulate and charismatic. I may hate Huckabee even more because he hides the crazy better.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 08, 2009, 12:02:22 PM
She's really giving Orwell a run for his money. Quitting = fighting. 33 months = 4 years.

My prediction is that she's going to go the entertainment, rather than political, route. And that she will flame out horribly, because in order to have a good talk show, the host needs to have a modicum of curiosity about the world. And nothing interests her at all, other than her own self.


Oh, so she will pull a Huckabee.

I'd take Huckabee over Palin any day.

 It's the same batshit views, only he's articulate and charismatic. I may hate Huckabee even more because he hides the crazy better.

I agree.  I'm from Arkansas, and I know how this guy operates.  He can pass as not crazy, but he's a nutty as Palin.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: orator on July 13, 2009, 08:51:45 AM
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/07/13/us/13palin.xlarge1.jpg)


 I don't have anything to add, except my faith in humanity drops a little lower.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: nec13 on July 13, 2009, 01:39:00 PM
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/07/13/us/13palin.xlarge1.jpg)


 I don't have anything to add, except my faith in humanity drops a little lower.

I don't recall St. Ronald ever being THIS popular.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: steve davidson on July 13, 2009, 01:44:36 PM
hey check out how if you switch the letters on this celebs name it turns into other words. i made a picture:

(http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/3109/paras.jpg) (http://www.imagehosting.com/)
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on July 14, 2009, 05:24:18 AM
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/07/13/us/13palin.xlarge1.jpg)


 I don't have anything to add, except my faith in humanity drops a little lower.

That baby's up on eBay now.  I bid on it, but it's way past what I can afford by now.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: fonpr on July 14, 2009, 09:08:25 AM
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/07/13/us/13palin.xlarge1.jpg)


 I don't have anything to add, except my faith in humanity drops a little lower.

That baby's up on eBay now.  I bid on it, but it's way past what I can afford by now.

I think the kid is trying to get away from her.
  
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: wood and iron on July 14, 2009, 09:41:29 PM
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/07/13/us/13palin.xlarge1.jpg)

I'm not sure if I'm processing this image correctly. That's Sarah Palin autographing the dress of a child with Down's Syndrome while the mother gawks on in awe? So now your child is nothing more than a prop, congratulations lady of the special needs child.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Reeleyes on July 14, 2009, 10:02:35 PM
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/07/13/us/13palin.xlarge1.jpg)

I'm not sure if I'm processing this image correctly. That's Sarah Palin autographing the dress of a child with Down's Syndrome while the mother gawks on in awe? So now your child is nothing more than a prop, congratulations lady of the special needs child.

She is such a bad example of a human being.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: orator on July 14, 2009, 11:23:42 PM
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/07/13/us/13palin.xlarge1.jpg)

I'm not sure if I'm processing this image correctly. That's Sarah Palin autographing the dress of a child with Down's Syndrome while the mother gawks on in awe? So now your child is nothing more than a prop, congratulations lady of the special needs child.

 I don't know where you're getting Down's Syndrome from. I think it's just a normal baby that looks to be crying.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 15, 2009, 03:23:51 AM
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/07/13/us/13palin.xlarge1.jpg)

I'm not sure if I'm processing this image correctly. That's Sarah Palin autographing the dress of a child with Down's Syndrome while the mother gawks on in awe? So now your child is nothing more than a prop, congratulations lady of the special needs child.

 I don't know where you're getting Down's Syndrome from. I think it's just a normal baby that looks to be crying.

I agree with Woodandiron.  It's hard to tell from the picture, but it looks like the child has the tell-tale physical signs of Down's Syndrome.  I say this as someone with experience in the field.  Although, it is an awkward angle.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: fonpr on July 15, 2009, 09:25:37 AM
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/07/13/us/13palin.xlarge1.jpg)

I'm not sure if I'm processing this image correctly. That's Sarah Palin autographing the dress of a child with Down's Syndrome while the mother gawks on in awe? So now your child is nothing more than a prop, congratulations lady of the special needs child.

 I don't know where you're getting Down's Syndrome from. I think it's just a normal baby that looks to be crying.

I agree with Woodandiron.  It's hard to tell from the picture, but it looks like the child has the tell-tale physical signs of Down's Syndrome.  I say this as someone with experience in the field.  Although, it is an awkward angle.

Down's or not the kid's smart enough to try and get away.

Too bad the media aren't as smart.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: orator on July 15, 2009, 04:55:18 PM
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/07/13/us/13palin.xlarge1.jpg)

I'm not sure if I'm processing this image correctly. That's Sarah Palin autographing the dress of a child with Down's Syndrome while the mother gawks on in awe? So now your child is nothing more than a prop, congratulations lady of the special needs child.

 I don't know where you're getting Down's Syndrome from. I think it's just a normal baby that looks to be crying.

I agree with Woodandiron.  It's hard to tell from the picture, but it looks like the child has the tell-tale physical signs of Down's Syndrome.  I say this as someone with experience in the field.  Although, it is an awkward angle.

 Oh, OK. Then that's double the fucked up-ness. Like, damn.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on July 15, 2009, 06:29:17 PM
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/07/13/us/13palin.xlarge1.jpg)

I'm not sure if I'm processing this image correctly. That's Sarah Palin autographing the dress of a child with Down's Syndrome while the mother gawks on in awe? So now your child is nothing more than a prop, congratulations lady of the special needs child.

 I don't know where you're getting Down's Syndrome from. I think it's just a normal baby that looks to be crying.

I agree with Woodandiron.  It's hard to tell from the picture, but it looks like the child has the tell-tale physical signs of Down's Syndrome.  I say this as someone with experience in the field.  Although, it is an awkward angle.

 Oh, OK. Then that's double the fucked up-ness. Like, damn.

I think that's actually a little person.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: gravy boat on July 15, 2009, 06:38:55 PM
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/07/13/us/13palin.xlarge1.jpg)

I'm not sure if I'm processing this image correctly. That's Sarah Palin autographing the dress of a child with Down's Syndrome while the mother gawks on in awe? So now your child is nothing more than a prop, congratulations lady of the special needs child.

 I don't know where you're getting Down's Syndrome from. I think it's just a normal baby that looks to be crying.

I agree with Woodandiron.  It's hard to tell from the picture, but it looks like the child has the tell-tale physical signs of Down's Syndrome.  I say this as someone with experience in the field.  Although, it is an awkward angle.

 Oh, OK. Then that's double the fucked up-ness. Like, damn.

I think that's actually a little person.

That's no autograph.

That's her resignation letter!

[Ba-dum-pah]

Whether you agree with Palin's political world-view or not, she has at least proved that she is not a flash-in-the-pan when it comes to providing comedic moments.  I, for one, hope she is not sunk by a looming scandal (as some have theorized) and that she and Dirty TP stay on the scene for years. 

Title: Re: Palin
Post by: nec13 on July 15, 2009, 10:32:15 PM
Sarah Palin isn't going anywhere. It's not just the right wing that is smitten with her, it's also the news media. Palin may not have overwhelming "book smarts," but what she does have in spades, is media savvy. She knows how to stay in the news and thus will remain ubiquitous in the public conscience. So expect to see more photo ops like this.

God help us.

Title: Re: Palin
Post by: orator on July 15, 2009, 11:38:53 PM
Maybe God's on her side.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Sarah on July 16, 2009, 09:12:44 AM
The media is smitten with her only because she's a freak/joke that helps them feed the endless, gaping maw created by the 24/7 news cycle.  This may get her a show somewhere at some point but hardly bodes well for her political future.

I think she'd rather be Limbaugh than president, anyway.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Bryan on July 16, 2009, 10:36:19 AM
I think she'd rather be Limbaugh than president, anyway.

She could pull off a career on television, and be quite powerful and dangerous there. Unless something crazy happens, she doesn't stand a chance of winning the presidency, but from a perch on tv she could help someone else scary get there.
Title: Re: Palin
Post by: Reeleyes on July 16, 2009, 11:55:01 AM
The media is smitten with her only because she's a freak/joke that helps them feed the endless, gaping maw created by the 24/7 news cycle.  This may get her a show somewhere at some point but hardly bodes well for her political future.

I think she'd rather be Limbaugh than president, anyway.

Limbaugh makes way more than the president.