"Going Rogue" a step in the direction of literature

Luckily for all of us, Sarah Palin's new book "Going Rogue" has been pushed up from a summer publishing date to November 17th. Thank goodness. The suspense was absolutely killing me.

Somehow, the unimformed former Alaskan govenor managed to write 400 PAGES in just four months. Incredible? Nope. Co-author.

Meet Lynn Vincent. Vincent is acclaimed by writings on Democratic Party as "pro-gangster" and the "party of treason and subversion." Her work for World Magazine, where she was an editor, includes a description of President Barack Obama as the "minority survivor" of the "black genocide" - that is, abortion.

"Palin's choice of Vincent suggests that hers will be, emphatically, a partisan tract. And it is of a piece with a post-election posture in which the nation's most intensely popular, and most intensely unpopular, Republican has chosen to deepen her bond with her base at the cost of antipathy from the independent voters who decide presidential elections."


Let the countdown begin! I can hardly wait to hear about Palin's five attempts at graduating from college through the eyes of a conservative, all written (very carefully) in just under 4 months My favorite online comment: "Wouldn't waste the money on this ghost written word salad from an incoherent loony tune like Palin. Then again it did give her something to do while she was recovering from all that plastic surgery in San Diego."

Preorder your copy today!

Not Failing Drastically; Palin's Hong Kong Speech

Makes your body shiver a bit, huh?

Sarah Palin's speech in Hong Kong today, called a success by some, was generally received as “long, humorless and George W Bush-like” by others.

But defining success in Palinland is kind of like finding comfort in a rear end collision next to a 6 car pileup.

For Palin, success is not defined by achievement, but instead by "not failing drastically."
We can look back to Palin's interview with Katie Couric (also repeated VERBATIM by SNL) and just think to ourselves, "wow, what an epic failure in life." Confusing Iran and Iraq...it happens. Not knowing Kissinger's opinions on negotiations with the Middle East...okay. But saying the US should support Israel to avoid a Holocaust and not being able to name a SINGLE Supreme Court Case...wow.

Two weeks later, her debate with Biden was called a "defining success." Bob Underwood of Yorba Linda (Orange County, CA) writes:

"Let there be no doubt that Gov. Sarah Palin is ready to deal with world matters. Her poise, character and confidence surpassed all expectations. There will be no free ride in this election for Obama/Biden. Palin answered all the questions with nary a hesitation. Nice job, Sarah Palin."

I suppose "not failing drastically," is and accomplishment, especially in Yorba Linda, California.

“I’m going to call it like I see it and I will share with you candidly a view right from Main Street, Main Street USA,” the former vice-Presidential candidate declared, before beginning a 90 minute discussion on the all too relevant Alaska fishing industry.

Several audience members reportedly walked out of Ms Palin’s speech 30 minutes before the end, citing “more important things to do” or describing the talk as “too partisan and too much like a speech at the Republican convention,” according to the Times Online.

I suppose, with a track record (no pun intended) like Palin's, supporters are always happy to rejoice in the meritocracy of "not failing drastically." Everyone needs something to hold on to...

Ebay...seriously?

So in recent Sarah Palin news, the former governor is (and I kid you not) auctioning herself off on ebay.

I didn't think that selling yourself was allowed in our Great American States. Apparently, as long as its for charity, there isn't a problem.

Palin has decided to host a lucky individual and 4 of their very fortunate friends at her house for dinner, for the small price tag of $25,000. Well actually, that's just the opening bid.

The final price tag came $63,500. There were actually 61 bids, and 7 DIFFERENT bidders, all wanting to pay thousands of dollars to eat with Sarah Palin and the "First Dude."

Did I mention the "fine print?"

A background check for all attendees is mandatory. Failure to pass the background check will result in the winner forfeiting the experience and a refund given. The dinner experience with Sarah Palin will take place at a site to be determined and at a mutually agreed upon time and date to be determined by Ms. Palin and the winning bidder. Ms Palin may bring up to three guests of her own. The dinner will be paid for by the seller. There are no age restrictions but anyone under 16-years-old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Winner may take personal photos and allowed to bring one item of reasonable size i.e. no larger than what can be carried by hand (t-shirts, books, magazines, etc.) The decision to sign the item will ultimately be up to Ms. Palin. Respect for Ms. Palin and her guest(s) is expected at all times. Inappropriate behavior will result in the conclusion of the experience with no refund.

Dinner shall last no more than four hours, but could be less, in the sole discretion of Sarah Palin.* Governor Palin reserves the right to refuse dinner with a winning bidder if, in her sole discretion, the winning bidder is not a suitable bidder based on her subjective standards of suitability, professionalism, background and other factors. In the event the high bidder is rejected for this reason, the high bidder's bid will be refunded, if paid, and the next highest bidder shall be notified, and thereafter, until a suitable match is determined.

Hope she finds someone suitable. I would hate for the winning bidder to be out 63 grand just because they wanted to talk about Tina Fey or Russia.