Really should not quote this whole article so I include the intro, more or less and a link:

Sarah Palin, a former runner-up in the Miss Alaska beauty contest, burst on to the political scene in 2006 by becoming both the first female and youngest governor in Alaskan history at the age of 42.

She had previously gained statewide attention as a gutsy maverick unafraid to speak truth after whistleblowing on ethical violations by state Republican Party leaders during her time on the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.

A “soccer-mom” type with telegenic appeal, Mrs Palin is a real life Miss Congeniality — she won the title in the Wasilla beauty pageant back in 1984.

But the mother-of-five combines her homely air with a keen grasp of the issues and a formidable campaigning style.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article4635147.ece

Those Brits are odd. How can she be both telegenic, yet make the air around her all homely?

brebro - 29 August 2008 03:32 PM

Those Brits are odd. How can she be both telegenic, yet make the air around her all homely?

Excuse me?  Brits?  Please explain.  The hair, no doubt, is knock out gorgeous when she lets it down and I ‘spect she is inclined to do that under the right circumstances.  This is one conservative I could get in bed with.  Bet she’s gonna hear a lot of that, runner up in a state beauty pageant?  I believe the pretty face is just the tip of the iceberg.

much more pleasant on the eyes than Joe Biden, eh?

and probably much less prone to verbal gaffes.

Oh sorry, it’s just that:http://www.timesonline.co.uk/ was the paper’s url, and it seemed British to me.

Okay, okay, geeesh Tom, we get it, you think she’s hot, enough already. ;) What happened to all that talk from you the other day about having transcended such an imprisonment, and all those unconscious impulses that overwhelm the sensibilities and drive our actions? Weren’t you supposed to have gone beyond such impulses and, what were they again, childish pursuits?

Besides, keep it up and to be fair, we will have to talk about Biden’s cheekbones just to keep the discussion of VP looks on an equal and non-gender-focused level.

brebro - 29 August 2008 05:55 PM

Oh sorry, it’s just that:http://www.timesonline.co.uk/ was the paper’s url, and it seemed British to me.

Okay, okay, geeesh Tom, we get it, you think she’s hot, enough already. ;) What happened to all that talk from you the other day about having transcended such an imprisonment, and all those unconscious impulses that overwhelm the sensibilities and drive our actions? Weren’t you supposed to have gone beyond such impulses and, what were they again, childish pursuits?

Besides, keep it up and to be fair, we will have to talk about Biden’s cheekbones just to keep the discussion of VP looks on an equal and non-gender-focused level.

It’s her hair and those luscious red lips, I love brunettes.  I never said I have transcended. But let’s get real.  This women is a looker and she knows how to use it.  Think she’s Miss Susie homemaker?  No, she is a tough as nails conservative who knows how to get down and dirty.  Tell me I’m wrong, they learn that toughness in beauty pageants.  Don’t let that sweet demeanor and the five kids fool you. 

Don’t misunderstand, I like what she did in her home state but I cannot buy her views on women’s rights and her lack of environmental sensitivities.  In that respect she is bad for Alaska, bad for America.  Go home momma, take care of your kids, retire from politics.  The old guard is on it’s last legs.

That’s my humble opinion.

TomH - 29 August 2008 03:24 PM

Really should not quote this whole article so I include the intro, more or less and a link:

Sarah Palin, a former runner-up in the Miss Alaska beauty contest, burst on to the political scene in 2006 by becoming both the first female and youngest governor in Alaskan history at the age of 42.

She had previously gained statewide attention as a gutsy maverick unafraid to speak truth after whistleblowing on ethical violations by state Republican Party leaders during her time on the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.

A “soccer-mom” type with telegenic appeal, Mrs Palin is a real life Miss Congeniality — she won the title in the Wasilla beauty pageant back in 1984.

But the mother-of-five combines her homely air with a keen grasp of the issues and a formidable campaigning style.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article4635147.ece

Ms Palin is going to cause Joe Gaffe look like a serious buffoon every time he opens his mouth.

travelah - 29 August 2008 06:21 PM

Ms Palin is going to cause Joe Gaffe look like a serious buffoon every time he opens his mouth.

I wouldn’t bet on it.  Did you see her at some venue reading from her prompts while grampa John stood by and watched?  I think Biden is going to expose this women for the ignoramus she is regarding foreign policy.  He is going to be on his best behavior, I would guess.  He has shown he can control himself when the need arises.  The need has arisen.

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Palin is a monster. She will goble mccain up. i love her. McCain is just there to prop her up.

Anyone catch Gingrich on the Daily Show two days ago? He made a comment Jon seemed to miss about the possibility of a Palin 2012 Presidential run with a mischievous little grin.

She’s a pit bull all right.