Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Que Sarah Sarah

What does it say about the nature of modern American politics that a public official who often seems proud of what she does not know is not only accepted but applauded? What does her prominence say about the importance of having (or lacking) a record of achievement in public life? Why did so many skilled veterans of the Republican Party—long regarded as the more adroit team in presidential politics—keep loyally working for her election even after they privately realized she was casual about the truth and totally unfit for the vice-presidency?

Sarah Palin is the logical conclusion of the GOP's "Southern strategy," where ignorance is prized and yelling "liberalism" or "socialism" about any policy with which you disagree is perceived as a thoughtful and considered argument.

From Derek and David, respectively if not respectfully.

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