Dear Readers: As a big fan of Alaska’s Governor Sarah Palin, I am saddened to hear of her impending resignation. The Anchoress has a wonderful roundup of thoughts and comments, which should be read by clicking HERE.
I’m sticking with my original thoughts. Either she or someone in her family is ill, and she wants to keep it private and not subject it to the vulgarity of the Palin-hating beasts in the press, who savaged her last year, or…she and Todd are on the rocks, and she doesn’t want to subject her children and her marriage to the same vulgarity.
Can’t say I blame her in either case. And I hope I’m wrong on both counts.
But nothing else makes sense, does it?
All I can say is that I will be praying for Governor Palin and her family — for their health, happiness, and peace of spirit. As I read through the comments, many of my conservative friends are angry about this “dereliction of duty”. As none of us can fully understand what Gov. Palin and her family have been subjected to (the most recent incident being Letterman’s idiotic crudity – and I am still not watching cBS), I hesitate to either speculate or denigrate.
Truly, the left will be crowing about Palin’s resignation — as if that gives them the additional imperium to carry out their massive, liberty-crushing, economy-strangling programs. This is not the case.
I am a founding member of a Tea Party organization. We, and our sister groups and partners, have hundreds of rallies planned for July 4th and beyond. There are hundreds of newly-minted activists who will eventually evolve into civic minded politicians. So, to the these celebrating lefties and pimped-out media types, I say this:
If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.
UPDATE: Kurt Schlicter of Big Holllywood seconds my Star Wars analogy in his post, The Force is with Sarah Palin. However, he thinks that she is the one who will return. It is my contention that it is the newly-energized Tea Party activists that will pick up the “light saber of liberty” and fight the “dark side” of oppressive government control. In other words,the concept of citizen politician (rather in keeping with the vision of our founders), will be carried on by regular people who have become involved with the process only recently. In that sense, the left’s triumph is Phyrric at best. Will we win in 2010? You bettcha!
UPDATE II: Frugal Cafe has opinions from Rush Limbaugh and Mark Levin with outside-the-Beltway perspectives worthy of a listen.
For more Star Wars analogies that are Tea Party oriented, please check out my latest post: IMPRESSIVE. MOST IMPRESSIVE.
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Mut’s Money Links: The following is a round-up of what other blogging heroes and divinities have to say.
THE DIVINITIES:
Michelle Malkin: STUNNER: A Palin announcement: Resigning in weeks; “It hurts to make this choice. But I’m doing what’s best for Alaska”
Instapundit: SARAH PALIN TO resign as governor?
Hot Air’s Ed Morrissey: Is Palin’s national political career over? (Yes) and Allahpundit: Palin’s brother: The nonstop media blitz and frivolous ethics complaints weighed on her and, to add more confusion, Close friend of Palin’s: She’ll seriously consider running for president!
THE HEROES:
Rosita the Prole: No Joy in Mudville. Mighty Sarah Has Bowed Out.
Little Miss Attila: Pray for Sarah.
UPDATE: Hat-tip to Little Miss Attila for this wonderful analysis at Pajama’s Media: Palin Resignation Shocks Political World. MUT’s Money Quote — There does come a time, after all, when one simply gets fed up and decides that it’s time to get into the field and put down a moose or two; there’s nothing more patriotic than moose stew for Independence Day, after all. And if Sarah were at that point, I’m sure most libertarians and Republicans would understand — and would welcome her back into politics when she’s darn good and ready.
Fire Andrea Mitchell: Sarah Palin resigns as Governor Todd Palin Confirms – LT. Gov Sean Parnell to be sworn in July 26th
Gateway Pundit: BREAKING: SARAH PALIN RESIGNS! (Video)
17 responses so far ↓
LCB // July 3, 2009 at 11:06 pm |
I am so glad I’m going to a tea party tomorrow so that I’ll have people to talk this over with. I’m stunned.
You know, that’s a great quote you used. That’s going to reverberate with me.
Sarah Palin Career Change; Sets Sights on National Level Politics; Will not seek new term as Governor of Alaska « VotingFemale Speaks! // July 3, 2009 at 11:41 pm |
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kywrite // July 3, 2009 at 11:49 pm |
First time here – let me say, that was a BRILLIANT title!
Tea Party commenter — thank you! The media keep saying this was a dumb time to announce this — you know, news dump Friday? Nope. She announced it at exactly the right time to make it the huge buzz at tea parties and every 4th of July celebration in the country. Oh, we haven’t seen the last of Sarah yet, not by a long shot.
And More About Alaska’s Soon-To-Be-Former Governor . . . | Little Miss Attila // July 4, 2009 at 12:01 am |
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Lipstick Underground // July 4, 2009 at 12:15 am |
Fabulous observation…FABULOUS QUOTE!!
I Came Back from Vacation for This?!? | The American Freedom Network // July 4, 2009 at 12:36 am |
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atlasshrugged // July 4, 2009 at 4:12 am |
Excellent Quote. Palin is a little far right for me but I liked her fiscal performance and was ready to vote for her. She has to weigh what it’s worth to her family to suffer as a sacrificed lamb for the corruption in our country’s leadership. I’m very sorry that she had to take such a beating in the public eye. She never asked for it. She didn’t sell toxic assets, she didn’t pass a bailout, she didn’t sell bad mortgages, she didn’t commit terrorism in the middle east…
But realistically is it worth taking the beating for what she can accomplish in the time being? Maybe there’s a better way. It’s probably best that she keeps her hands clean of the corruption. It may be a late move, but it’s a smart one.
I can’t see that the main stream reflects remotely what people think.
A lot of us are struggling in between jobs and the media refuses to tell us which way is up or down. I don’t think the masses truely hold a grudge against her.
God Bless.
Sarah Palin Unleashed; Socialist Party and Media scared and desperate « VotingFemale Speaks! // July 4, 2009 at 1:10 pm |
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Filmmaker John Ziegler Defends Sarah Palin, Denounces Media’s Attacks on Her Children… Heated Interview on ‘The View’ about Media Bias « Frugal Café Blog Zone // July 4, 2009 at 2:32 pm |
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Political Calamity // July 4, 2009 at 3:09 pm |
“Only dead fish go with the flow”-Sarah Palin
These are words we should be inspired by.
Perry // July 4, 2009 at 8:50 pm |
I feel very sad about Sarah Palin. But, between the media and the left (same thing), they torpedoed her just like they do anyone they don’t like. After they bring their targets to their knees, the media and the left are stunned that their target quits. They will be laughing about it forever.
If there is a room with 10 people, there are 10 authorities.
Thank you, Internet and the left, for bringing out the worst, worst, worst in many people.
Stanley // July 5, 2009 at 9:05 am |
“We’re not retreating; We’re advancing in a new direction.” sarah spoke volumns with these words. this is why she resigned as Governor of Alaska. As to quiting in mide term, Well Obama resigned to become president, without completing his first and only term.I think Sarah is entitled to do the same. Go Sarah 2012!!!
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