I am really getting worn out by having discussions/arguments with others about what is really driving people to want Sarah Palin in the White House. I tend to think that many things are based on racism. I’m usually right. Nevertheless, I’m tired of being right. I would like to be able to not get so worked up. I would like eloquent words to flow that explain our current situation without people getting all cross eyed because a sensitive nerve has been touched. I would like to not have to soak my head in ice after talking with intelligent idiots.
I found the way. I found the words. Someone else said them and did so, beautifully.
Deepak Chopra: Obama and The Palin Effect
SteadyCat 
September 11, 2008 at 6:04 pm
I’m saddened to say, deepak chopra got it right: Sarah palin is the perfect gop’s foil for obama — they saw a young, healthy, enthusiastic, charismatic, intelligent young minority with limited experience but who had captivated the public and the media, and asked themselves, “why isn’t he quite closing the deal? And, how could we top this?” And rightly understanding the psyche of America, they appropriated all his attributes and packaged them in the person of ms. Palin. Equally young, healthy, enthusiastic, charismatic, intelligent, young and of the female minority. Plus, they added the one component that he could never be, and that which they understood the American people still need in spite of all our progress of the last 50 years -– the factor of white. americans are still afraid of the “othernesss” of black; they’re still not comfortable with this, the gop understood these fears and packaged Palin as obama in lipstick, full body white lipstick.
Thanks for stopping by angelic1. I guess if we were searching for the good it can be said that we can’t heal until we’re honest about the problem. Somehow, that doesn’t make me feel better but I’ll stay with it for awhile. Give it a bit more time. *shakes head*
September 11, 2008 at 11:01 pm
I wrote about this very thing. I do believe that many people’s decisions are racially motivated. Sarah Palin has done nothing significant and extraordinary. Yet, she is the talk of the town. Just one of those things that make you go hmmmmm.
We are going through some trying times. The key (for me) is to remain a compassionate person without becoming too reactionary. It’s hard but I prefer being more like Deepak than a pitbull with lipstick. HA! *tiny joke*
September 14, 2008 at 4:32 am
AMEN.
I was amazed that during Sarah W. Palin (I just like to throw the W in there, because she reminds me of George) interview this past Thursday with Charles Gibson of ABC; that she didn’t know what the Bush Doctrine was. Then after Charles Gibson explained it to her she gave a “Well Duh” answer. The Palinsaniacs are just putting on a good face basically. They would have done better with a standard, run of the mill Republican. The Palin shine is getting dull now. I guess since it’s time for her to think for herself the obvious is coming into view for them.
Like I said on my blog last Wednesday, I ain’t scared of these… and hope Joe Biden proves that she is no Hillary Clinton.
John McCain can put lipstick on a Bush, but it’s still George W. Bush with a —–.
(I’ll let you fill in the blanks, but it’s just a “Bush” joke.)
I’m hoping that the brain of the public will start working when they see that she can’t answer questions – or be responsible for our entire country. When ever I get too depressed I force myself to remember that there is always a possibility for change – for the highest good of everyone.
September 15, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Stay on that soapbox!
I envy people who can talk ( and write) intelligently about politics for I am a lone Democrat amongst my friends and family so I – more often than not – get completely flustered and tongue-tied when discussing such. I wish I could think and speak like Deepak but my mind just won’t cooperate.
Now where’s that ice bucket … can I use it next?
I know, I know. *grins and passes the ice bucket* I know exactly what you mean by flustered and tongue-tied.
September 17, 2008 at 4:52 pm
I agree with Fitch–stay on that soapbox! 🙂 This link was helpful indeed, thank you. I’ll be coming back to this blog!
Thank you Chelsea. I went to your blog to say hello but I didn’t see a way to leave a comment. Either way, I’d like to say thanks for stopping by.
September 18, 2008 at 4:48 am
Thanks for putting up that link for the article on Huffington Post.
It just about makes me puke when I hear Palin talk about being a reformer. From where I sit, it appears the ONLY thing she is “RE-FORMING” is her lack of substance on any issue and her desire to “RE-FORM” the USA to match her own twisted agenda.
I mentioned before that I had been (past tense) a Republican for decades. I am aware of how they think and process information and also aware of how they twist and suppress information.
Again…thank you for making this information known to us…your readers.
Steadycat, you rock!
Michelle
Hi there. *waves at Michelle*
September 18, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Hmm. I’ve been fiddling with a new layout, so I’ll have to see if that option was forgotten in the coding! Thanks for letting me know. 😀
September 18, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Aha. Okay. You have to click on the title of the blog, and then there’s a “leave a comment” section at the bottom. I have defeated you, layout. Muahaha.
September 19, 2008 at 5:05 am
What’s 2008’s “reform candidate” was 2004’s “mandate candidate.” Back then people believed they needed someone to keep them safe. Now they’re told they need a maverick. Politics has become boring. This election cycle I’m voting for myself to do what’s right.
Me. too.
September 20, 2008 at 1:16 am
Chopra explains a big part of it. Part of it also is that women have been excluded from the Vice Presidency and Presidency as have African Americans. There is a tendency to be more aware of injustices directed at people like you, and that plays a role in many women who have been supporting Palin so far.
Also, Palin is the flavor of the month, now that Obama is a fairly familiar figure. The novelty of Palin already is wearing off, as the polls are showing.
Thank goodness people’s brains are beginning to catch up with their loins. The babe with the shotgun as our VP has started to sink … in.
September 20, 2008 at 6:01 am
How very sad.
My sentiment exactly.
September 20, 2008 at 4:19 pm
I found out who is driving Sarah Palin to the White House —
CAR DRIVING PALIN TO THE WHITE HOUSE
HA! 🙂 But, where is she going to put her shotgun and that poor dead moose?
September 24, 2008 at 7:50 am
Yesterday one of our national newspapers (I live in Belgium) printed a full page story on how latent racism is threatening Obama. A Stanford study shows that racial prejudice (even among Democrats) could cost Obama as much as 6 points in the elections. Sad, sad, sad. I’ll write more about the findings of this study later. Not sure how much coverage it gets in the US media. My experience is US and European news cover quite different topics or at least with a very different spin.
*waves at Kim from London* While in London I’ve realized that what the media displays is often different than what is shown back home. The good thing about racism amongst Democrats and other liberals becoming more visible is – it will allow all of us to take a good look at ourselves and make the necessary, positive changes. I can hope, can’t I? 🙂
PS – Is it true that the chocolates there are the best in the world?
September 24, 2008 at 3:28 pm
🙂 Why yes, we do have the best chocolate in the world. The gourmet pralines from Neuhaus, Leonidas or Godiva are very popular, but my personal favorite is the Noir de Noir chocolate from Côte d’Or.
If you have time, you should hop across the channel on the Eurostar and come chocolate tasting.
yumm, yumm. I just might do that. *adds chocolate tasting to schedule*
September 10, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. 🙂 Cheers! Sandra. R.