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Originally Posted by Bond
Well, here is how I see it. Palin was not the most qualified vice-presidential candidate ever, but I'm not so sure if Joe Biden was either. To be honest, I would be saddened if either ever attained the office of the Presidency. Palin received so much more flak because she is an average person, perhaps even a simpleton (which doesn't necessarily need to carry a negative connotation). What do elitists who write for The New Yorker and other such publications fear the most? The likable Republican. Hard to beat in an election. That being said, I like a lot of the elitists at The New Yorker, but it is important to look at the issue both ways.
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Whoa dude...I don't think 'elitists' are afraid of her. I could not imagine her being politically threatening to anyone.
The reason people insult her is because she's an awful public speaker who comes off as quite dumb as she spits out buzz phrases and fails to answer the actual questions posed to her.
Who the hell are these "elitists" anyways? Is elitist is now a negative term used by Republicans to refer to educated people? I remember in the Obama run, when people brought up his education, Fox News would refer to him as an elitist. It's just another new buzz word that we'll hear used over and over again. And it's a shame because being smart should not have negative connotations.
I was actually surprised by your comment here, Bond.
Also: Being a simpleton is a negative thing in politics. Common sense, small town values, and a can-do maverick attitude should not qualify someone to be a politician. Not to say that these are bad things but they need to be coupled with intelligence and communicative abilities.