I wish that Sarah Palin and her whole brood would disappear into obscurity forever. I am so tired of hearing about these people and their dramas. Now that she's come out with a new book, they're saturating the media with this drivel.
The more I hear of Sarah Palin, the more I am convinced that she's absolutely unqualified to be President of the United States. What's so shocking is that there are people out there who actually think she would be a decent President. That just tells you how low people's standards really are.
Obama is making a very important trip to Asia to visit our bankers, yet the media barely covers that. Instead all we hear about is Palin; the minute details of her conflicts with the McCain campaign, her disdain for Charlie Gibson (who famously asked her whether or not she agreed with the Bush Doctrine), and other assorted dronings. The MsM gives us 30 seconds worth of coverage of Obama's trip, yet they give us detailed coverage of Sarah Palin, a person who's out of public life after resigning from office early because she's couldn't hack it as governor of a remote outpost.
This is just another example of how politics and celebrity are becoming increasingly intertwined. Why after all are we putting Sarah Palin in a list of celebrities?? The same marketing techniques, values and ideals are being used by the political establishment for their aims. The result? A focus on trivia over substance, apathy over engagement, and general ignorance of public affairs.
When did we stop judging candidates based on their accomplishments, qualifications, moral fiber or intellectual ability? No wonder we get the same caliber of candidates running for office on a constant basis. In what universe is a one term governor of a backwater state who has the depth of a turnip seen as qualified? In what universe is a one term Senator from Illinois with limited political experience and practically no knowledge of economics or foreign policy seen as qualified for the Presidency? Let's not even get to George W. Bush!!
And meanwhile, Rome continues to burn.
Next thing you know we're going to see a draft movement to get Levi Johnston to run for some office. In fact, I wouldn't be too surprised if this has already happened!!
