One year ago, Sarah Palin burst onto the national political stage like a comet. Yet even now, few Americans know who this remarkable woman really is.
On September 3, 2008 Alaska Governor and vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention that electrified the nation and instantly made her one of the most recognizable women in the world.
As chief executive of America's largest state, she had built a record as a reformer who cast aside politics-as-usual and pushed through changes other politicians only talked about: Energy independence. Ethics reform. And the biggest private sector infrastructure project in U.S. history. And while revitalizing public school funding and ensuring the state met its responsibilities to seniors and Alaska Native populations, Palin also beat the political "good ol' boys club" at their own game and brought Big Oil to heel.
Like her GOP running mate, John McCain, Palin wasn't a packaged and over-produced candidate. She was a Main Street American woman: a working mom, wife of a blue-collar union man, and mother of five children, the eldest of whom is serving his country in Iraq and the youngest, an infant with special needs. Palin's hometown story touched a populist nerve, rallying hundreds of thousands of ordinary Americans to the GOP ticket.
But as the campaign unfolded, Palin became a lightning rod for both praise and criticism. Supporters called her "refreshing" and "honest," a kitchen-table public servant they felt would fight for their interests. Opponents derided her as a wide-eyed Pollyanna unprepared for national leadership. But none of them knew the real Sarah Palin.
In this eagerly anticipated memoir, Palin paints an intimate portrait of growing up in the wilds of Alaska; meeting her lifelong love; her decision to enter politics; the importance of faith and family; and the unique joys and trials of life as a high-profile working mother. She also opens up for the first time about the 2008 presidential race, providing a rare, mom's-eye view of high-stakes national politics—from patriots dedicated to "Country First" to slick politicos bent on winning at any cost.
Going Rogue traces one ordinary citizen's extraordinary journey and imparts Palin's vision of a way forward for America and her unfailing hope in the greatest nation on earth.
Warph,
57 states ?? It sounds like who ever wrote that took obama's gaff to heart .:)
Newt & Sarah in 2012 !!!!!!!
She's following the money. Now that she has a fan base why would she bother with politics? She can make much more money as a speaker. I wish her well.
Lady Di---damn this is kill'n me---I think she wants more than money. She wants the Katy Couric's of the USA to eat crow and see how many Liberals will move to another country when she is sitting in the White House. And do I wish her well ?? Newt and Sarah in 2012----or Sarah & Newt !!!
I'm a gambler, I'll take bets on how that will go. I say Sarah and Dick!!!!! ;)
Guns,
Dick ?? You mean Cheney ??? Never happen. He would spend all his time defending himself from the crazy left witch hunters. Rove ?? I could live with that.
Cheney? Rove?
I thought you people were supposed to be conservatives......
LOL a book about her life.......if her life is special enough for a book so is mine....think I'll write it and see. hmmm........what would I call it.........
Dick Cheney???? Karl Rove?????? Gingrich?????????you have GOT to be kidding.
Just thought Palin and Cheney could go hunting together and see who was the best shot! ;D ;D ;D
According to her "almost son-in law", she wasn't very interested in guns. My bet would be on Cheney.
Jar, I just didn't see Sarah as a vindictive person who would be interested in Katy's crow or anybody else's. Politics can be ugly, they all know that. Why keep it stirred up? She'll need those reporters if she does run.
Lady Di ( I'm dieing a slow death here but only 4 more days to go )
I don't think Palin needs the Couric's and Gibsons of this world. Nobody believes anything that spews forth from their sewers anyway. The day might come when Palin gives interviews with REAL fair & balanced journalists and leave the "Gibson's & gang" having nothing to blubber on about except it "all Bush's fault ."
And Levi Johnston ???? Anybody that believes anything that moron says has to be someone grasping at straws. For enough money or a chance to see himself on TV he would tell the world that Billie Roe is a far left liberal.
Pam---and what's your beef with Gingrich. Is it because when he debates a Liberal that they walk away from him mumbling to themself, knowing they just got their arse kicked in the debate ?
Lol no jarhead. I don't like him because he's him. That's allowed you know.
My God Warph, I thought ALL beauty queens were dumb but Ms. Palin has already shown with this that she is smarter than Barack Hussein Obama.
Pam, you could call your book, Nobody Cares, Nobody Cares About Me, or Nobody Cares About Me Because I'm Nobody. Take your pick although the last title's a little long!
MR. KS
P.S. Joe and Dick in '12!!
Jar, that's pretty funny. Way back when Sarah's pregnant teen daughter came to light and all the press coverage started, I said it was too bad because most teen couples in that situation don't make it, let alone the microscope they would be under. Well, I was admonished because some how THEY would be different and he was so wonderful, blah, blah,blah. Sadly I was right. I take no pleasure in it, I assure you. They didn't make it and now you've turned on HIM? Interesting. Also, if being even remotely civil to me is such a hardship for a big strapping Marine such as yourself, I release you from your bet, that YOU started. I wouldn't want your death on my poor old 64.9 year old hands. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Lady Di (a deals a deal ) I think you have me confused with someone else. I never , ever said anything about Levi Johnston before today on this forum but that's OK because I also know how old brains get confused. Thank you for the big ol strapping Marine comment. Greatguns will probably have some snide comment about me being "big " but Guns has been crazy as a pet coon since she was a pup and damn sure aint got better in her old age.
Pam, you are right, you can dislike Newt just because you can---just like i can like Palin just because I can---and it don't hurt that she's a hottie.
Not my fault, it is the Edwards blood. ;D ;D
Not interested in guns. What does she hunt moose with?
Jar, I wasn't talking about anything you personally said. Sorry I didn't make that clear. Others did the saying. I'm just not going to stir something up again by naming names. Back then "they"were talking about how great he was and he was living up to his responsibilities, etc. Then you hammered him. As far as I'm concerned the whole pack of them are as nutty as a bag of squirrels. And that's Ok, they can be who or whatever they want to be. I just don't see her retaining any interest in election politics any more. We'll see. As far as her moose hunting, beats me. He was quoted as saying she asked him to show her how to shoot. I have no personal knowledge of it. My point was that sadly, they did step right into the predicted path and all turned on each other. Now there is another unwed teenage mother facing a hard road and a lot of hard decisions.The whole thing is sad.
Yeah you're right. I forget I'm supposed to laugh and say "oh that's so funny! mr hillbilly!" "Wherever did you get your GREAT sense of humor?" " Go ahead, PLEASE take another shot at me I enjoy them so much" "I'm SO very sorry I dissed the GREAT Sarah Palin, she has made SUCH contributions to humankind that I should be asHAMED of not thinkin she's the best thing since sliced bread, that someone as UNknown and as UNworthy as I should have had the audacity to joke MY paltry little life is probably just as interesting to read about as Hers!"" "Please forGIVE me!"
(now please excuse me I'm gonna go throw up...............)
Pam, you and Greatguns both gather your Edwards blood and "GO GET 'EM" ;) :angel:
What ?? Greatguns & pam---Edwards blood ?? I knew I was adopted !!!!! Maybe they came from the Edwardsowski side of the family . :)
O'Edwards ;D
Ohno, you are a true Edwards. Who in their right mind would have adopted you? ;D ;D ;D ;D
Come and get me. 205 W. 4th, Longton, KS USA. Ron, (Jarhead), you know where I live and I know where you live. I don't know where Pam lives. I don't know where greatguns lives. I know where Flo lives. My door is always open to all of you.
MR. KShillbillys 8)
Heh,heh,heh....and Halloween is coming....heh,heh,heh. :angel:
Yes it is Diane. I see from your picture you have your witches costume on.
MR. KS
Yes, only a warlock would have picked up on that. It's not visible to regular folk. Do you ride the wb500 broom or the super charged wb1000?
Quote from: kshillbillys on October 05, 2009, 07:33:42 PM
Come and get me. 205 W. 4th, Longton, KS USA. Ron, (Jarhead), you know where I live and I know where you live. I don't know where Pam lives. I don't know where greatguns lives. I know where Flo lives. My door is always open to all of you.
MR. KShillbillys 8)
Lol. think I had this conversation with your mrs. one time she knows where I live :) We made peace Lol, Feel free to come on over ;D that's BFE Missouri in case she doesn't remember. I'd give you the mailin address but it's for a town 10 miles away so you can't find me over there LOL
LOL Good one Diane
Quote from: Diane Amberg on October 05, 2009, 08:01:09 PM
Yes, only a warlock would have picked up on that. It's not visible to regular folk. Do you ride the wb500 broom or the super charged wb1000?
I ride the WB1000. I suppose you have to ride a vacuum cleaner, Endora?
the MR.
Hey, how did I get on the hit list ?? I will come over Mr Hillbilly but you gotta furnish the cold beer. :)
KS, with my 7 figure income I have a jet pack 2400, easier on the tush.
Jarhead--Consider it done! Bring some deer jerky and I'll get the beer.
MR. Hillbilly
Since I'm on the list, maybe Jarhead will tell you where I live when you are drinking beer together. That is of course, if he knows.
I don't believe I have said anything to you, about you, or for you though. Have fun with your friend Jarhead.
Quote from: flo on October 05, 2009, 02:16:02 PM
Pam, you and Greatguns both gather your Edwards blood and "GO GET 'EM" ;) :angel:
greatguns, you may not have
said anything but it was
said for you...
Ya'll knock it off, before you end up on my list. I'll chop up the broomsticks, smash the jet packs, lock up the beer, and give the jerky to the dog.
You have no sense of humor at all! :P
Diane and I had something going on and you had to go and screw it all up Billy!
the MR...
yeh, butt out! ;D ;D ;D
You guys are wierd.....
Sometimes it helps. ;D :angel:
It helps A LOT! Everyone has to have a creative outlet for fun! ;D
whooooeeeee!! I hadn't followed this thread for a while and had to go back and reread the whole thing.
Anmar, you are right! They are weird! How fun!
Did anyone find out what the best thing was before sliced bread?
I was out the door with my suitcase in hand when I heard about the cold beer and deer jerky, but then remembered I can't drink beer anymore. So have one for me.
And, Billy, R.A.M.B.O. will be waiting for his share of the jerky. Just cut it into small pieces, he's got a little mouth.
You people are just too much, but don't stop on my account.
And, jarhead, I would (if I were you) really consider that comment about who would want to adopt you very seriously. Semper Fi.
Larryj
Aw hell Larry, Guns don't know didly squat about my "roots" .You and I both know that Chesty Puller is my Daddy and when I hit MCRD at San Diego in "68" Gy/Sgt Troy Hensley informed me that for the next 8 weeks he would be my mother---so I guess he must be my mamma.
No Billy Rambo aint getting any of my hickory smoked deer jerky. It's so smokey that when you pass wind a little puff of hickory smoke belches out and Varmit has too many enemies to be giving his position away. Be like smoke signals !!!
Jarhead, you could have shortened that to Guns doesn't know didly squat and called it good. ;)