Lady’s night: Palin at the RNC; Rudy mocks “community organizer,” serves up juicy red meat; Lady Sarah is a champ
Scroll for updates…10:24pm Eastern Rudy is having fun…he’s got more energy tonight than he did during his entire presidential run…excoriates sexism against Palin: “How dare they do that?” 10:29pm Eastern. Here’s Sarah Palin. HUGE applause. HUGE…10:43pm Eastern…Code Pinko nut escorted off the floor…Palin shifts into high gear on domestic policy: ethics reform, fiscal discipline, energy, and the environment…Mocks the styrofoam Greek columns…har…double-har: She ridicules the Obama bogus presidential seal…Simply masterful…
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Anticipation builds. Gov. Sarah Palin will speak at approximately 10:30pm Eastern.
If there were ever a time to say “You go, girl!” — well, this is it.
Represent and keep it real.
If you can’t get to a TV, Hot Air has the streaming video embed of the convention.
And talk here amongst yourselves.
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For those of you following the Peggy Noonan drama, here’s the latest. In her latest column, she wrote of the insular “Bubbleheads” who populate Beltway punditry.
Let me say of myself and almost everyone I know in the press, all the chattering classes and political strategists and inside dopesters of the Amtrak Acela Line: We live in a bubble and have around us bubble people. We are Bubbleheads. We know this and try to compensate for it by taking road trips through the continent — we’re on one now, in Minneapolis — where we talk to normal people. But we soon forget the pithy, knowing thing the garage mechanic said in the diner, and anyway we weren’t there long enough in the continent to KNOW, to absorb. We view through a prism of hyper-sophistication, and judge by the rules of Chevy Chase and Greenwich, of Cleveland Park and McLean, of Bronxville and Manhattan.
And again we know this, we know this is our limit, our lack.
All I’ll say is this: “We” are not all like that.
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Update: Pre-release excerpts. Zing!
Contrasting her resume with that of the Democratic presidential nominee, she says: “I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.”
Obama worked as a community organizer in Chicago in the 1980s before attending Harvard Law School. Palin was a two-term mayor of the town of Wasilla, Alaska, a small town of about 5,000 people.
She also contrasts Republican presidential candidate John McCain with Obama.
“In politics, there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers. And then there are those, like John McCain, who use their careers to promote change,” she says.
…”I’ve learned quickly, these past few days, that if you’re not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone,” she says.
“But here’s a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I’m not going to Washington to seek their good opinion — I’m going to Washington to serve the people of this country.”
More.
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10:07pm Eastern. Rudy’s on stage…can’t stop giggling about Obama’s experience as a “community organizer” and inability to vote “yes” or “no.” More: “I didn’t know about this vote ‘present’ when I was mayor in NYC…This is no time for on-the-job training.”
Love the “Zero” hand sign salutes. Har.
10:24pm Eastern. Rudy is having too much fun. Mocks Obama: “Sarah Palin was a mayor…I’m sorry Barack Obama thinks her town wasn’t cosmopolitan enough…wasn’t flashy enough…” Rudy lambastes sexism against Palin: “How dare they do that!”
Wow.
Great lead-in.
10:29pm Eastern. Sarah’s on stage. Massive applause. The cable stations keep zooming in on Bristol Palin’s boyfriend. Crummy.
Tons of “Palin Power” signs. Applause continues.
This is history. I don’t know about you, but I am very moved.
She accepts the nomination. More huge applause.
Palin talks about son Track headed to serve in Iraq and another family member enlisted. She introduces her daughters and baby son to the crowd. Addresses families of special needs children. “I have a message for you: I pledge to you that if we’re elected, you’ll have a friend and advocate in the White House.” Introduces Todd Palin. “Two decades and five children later, he’s still my guy.”
Introduces parents. They taught me that “This is America. Every woman can walk through every door.” Honesty, sincerity, dignity. Hard-working Americans: “They love their country in good times and bad and they are always proud of America.” Jibes the Scranton poseurs vs. the San Francisco back-biting.
Take that, Snobama.
Delivers her pit bull/hockey mom joke. The difference? Lipstick.
Palin is letting it rip. For those who don’t know what the job entails, let me explain what small-town mayor entails. “I guess it’s like a community organizer, except that you have actual responsibilities.”
Shreds Obama’s bitter/clingy remarks.
Palin dives into substantive policy issues: ethics reform, fiscal discipline, energy policy, chief executive policy. Takes on the anti-drilling crowd. “Starting in Jan., we’re going to lay more pipelines, build nuclear plants, move forward on alternative sources. We need American sources brought to you by American ingenuity and produced by American workers.”
10:55pm Eastern. “This is a man who has authored two memoirs, but not a single legislative reform.” This is a man who never uses the word victory, except when he’s talking about his own campaign. When the cloud of rhetoric has passed…when those styrofoam Greek columns go back to some studio lot…what exactly is our opponent’s plan?”
More good lines: Terrorists want to kill us. Obama wants to read them their rights.
10:59pm Eastern. Palin impales Obama on his bogus presidential seal. The American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery. Obama and Biden go on about fighting, but let’s face it: There’s only one man in this race who has ever really fought for you….where winning means survival and losing means death. Introduces a veteran. Climactic ending. McCain and Palin family join her on stage.
That was so very, very satisfying, wasn’t it?
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Advance excerpts:
This evening Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican Party’s vice presidential nominee, will address the 2008 Republican National Convention. Excerpts from the governor’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below.
On her experience as a public servant:
“I had the privilege of living most of my life in a small town. I was just your average hockey mom, and signed up for the PTA because I wanted to make my kids’ public education better. When I ran for city council, I didn’t need focus groups and voter profiles because I knew those voters, and knew their families, too. Before I became governor of the great state of Alaska, I was mayor of my hometown. And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves. I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.”
On why she is going to Washington, D.C.:
“I’m not a member of the permanent political establishment. And I’ve learned quickly, these past few days, that if you’re not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone. But here’s a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I’m not going to Washington to seek their good opinion – I’m going to Washington to serve the people of this country.”
On energy policies that the McCain-Palin administration will implement:
“Our opponents say, again and again, that drilling will not solve all of America’s energy problems – as if we all didn’t know that already. But the fact that drilling won’t solve every problem is no excuse to do nothing at all. Starting in January, in a McCain-Palin administration, we’re going to lay more pipelines…build more nuclear plants…create jobs with clean coal…and move forward on solar, wind, geothermal, and other alternative sources. We need American energy resources, brought to you by American ingenuity, and produced by American workers.”
On John McCain:
“Here’s how I look at the choice Americans face in this election. In politics, there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers. And then there are those, like John McCain, who use their careers to promote change.”
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Go Sarah! Remove any doubt.
Prayers are with you.
Alright! Lady’s night!
I can’t wait. This ought to be a real moment in American history.
Sarah will do just fine. I can’t wait to see the trolls go apesh%t.
The WaPo will be reporting on her clothes…
Can I still play here if I’m not a lady?
Dudes are welcome.
I was hoping we wouldn’t discriminate based on plumbing.
Sarah Palin: I eat chumps like you for dinner.
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No worries. Read the excerpts, she’ll show ‘em all how it’s done.
She’ll do great!!
Peggy Noonan blew it. I am soooo very disappointed in her. Don’t these journalists know when their mics are on or not?? They should always act as though they are on at all times.
Very disappointing.
Hey, here’s something totally unrelated to her children. Did you know that in 2007 the car washing company that Sarah Palin and her husband had a 40% stake in had its charter revoked for failing to file annual reports and pay its annual licensing fee?
Why does this sound familiar?
Oh I know! Its the same thing that MM raked Al Franken over the coals for in April!
There she commented
I wonder if she harbors the same fears with respect to Palin.
Tell us what you think; tell us who you are; tell us what you think needs to be done about energy.
That is your strong point.
Good luck and God Bless
Uh…
… you go Michelle. Lady’s Night at the RNC, how cool is that …
Like the PUMAs say. Never mind. Lame attempt at humor.
As someone who ignores the truth if it doesn’t fit his ideology, you really don’t have a leg to stand on.
I am making it a point to watch Governor Palin’s speech too! From what I’ve seen so far she should knock it out of the convention center!
Peggy has been a disappointment throughout this election season. I used to have such respect for her, but once she waded into Obamalove territory it was all downhill from there. To be really fair, there are some writers at National Review who seem to be suffering from the same kind of elitism pertaining to Sarah Palin. And the biggest sigh of all is for the usually brilliant Charles Krauthammer, who’s been hugely disappointing in his analysis of this historic VP pick.
Do you care to comment on anything of substance?
It’s the Night of the “Awakened Giants!”
Trolls still trying to rain on the Parade… losers.
It’s Killin em and
I Love it!!!
McCain/Palin 08′
Image: chappy just showing his face to be a pest. welcome to the party.
I can’t wait for Palin, but I think Rudy’s gonna tear it up a little first
When you post something of substance, I’ll take it seriously.
Until then, try to use your legal background to make valid comparisons.
Thank you. And sorry…I saw that and couldn’t help myself. but I am sure Palin will knock it out of the park tonight, totally smash Obama, sew up the election 2 months out and so on and so forth.
Oh btw, Chap, I did see your last dig at me after I left for the eve. if thats how you want to play it fine. good luck.
Ladies night?
Well let’s see, the lights are low, I have my Courvoisier…
Bring it on, Sarah!
My wife is Sarah Palin, and my children aren’t perfect either
Hah – 40% owners, that makes them minorities. Sorry can’t pick on them.
As a conservative husband married to a conservative wife……I am so proud that a conservative woman will be on the ticket. I have always known that conservatism produces smart and beautiful babes……. Thank you god…………..
Tsk, tsk.
A few pre-release quotes from Palin’s speech tonight.. looking awesome:
“I’ve learned quickly, these past few days, that if you’re not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone, but here’s a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I’m not going to Washington to seek their good opinion — I’m going to Washington to serve the people of this country.”
And this one’s awesome too:
“I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.”
Should be a good night.
and al Franken? c’mon… your starting to disappoint me, just when we were making progress. lmao
Seems pretty valid comparison to me.
Frankly I thought the whole thing about Franken getting heat over this back in April was stupid, for reasons you can see in that thread. Similarly, this probably really doesn’t say anything about Palin. But I am just curious if this will shake Michelle’s faith in Palin’s fiscal chops as she indicated it did with Franken.
Please, no pre-release notes. I wanna watch tonight.
Oh, this is gonna be fun! I was mad all day about the US magazine, etc. But now, since it appears she’s strong enough to stick it out, I’m gonna love watching the media freak out over this woman.
GO SARAH!!!
I think a lot of us stopped taking him seriously a short while ago.
Go, Sarah-cuda!! As Gov. Huckabee said: “When you’re taking flak it means you’re over the target.” The leftists nuts among us can’t stand you, which is reason enough for us to love you.
Can’t we solve this mano a mano so to speak? Obama, Biden, McCain and Sarah ‘Cuda go in a cage, and the winner takes all?
Obama and Biden would have no qualms striking a woman.
I hope the Demorats have lots of band-aids, their going to need them when Burracuda is through shewing on them.
Another favorite of mine, Michael Steele, is speaking now.
Go away, you POS troll. Nobody is in the mood to put up with your crap tonight, or any of your fellow slime.
I can read this blog and comments at work, but am prohibited from commenting until I get home. I have been reading the comments for the last few days and have been amused at the back and forth about experience, or lack thereof. I think there is no job to compare to POTUS. Not much out there can prepare one for the pressure cooker that is that job. Historically, some of the most experienced people have been failures and some “rookies” have risen to the task surprising everyone.
I make my choice based on character and values. McCain and Palin have both in spades. Obama and Biden – not so much.
Far too late, Peggy Noonan said:
Is Peggy using the royal we or the collective’s mind we?
Answer: both. She let herself get sucked into the hive mind several years ago.
As for Palin: fight and fight hard. Collectivists are a gooey bunch, don’t let their slime infect you when you punch at them.
I asked last night, but nobody knew, did Jason Mattera make the trek to Minn. and if so, do we get more goodies from the land of laughs?
Yes, I can. They were 2 of 4 whole members, along with what looks like another husband/wife team. Its not like she owned 30 shares of GE.
And she was the freaking governor when it happened.
But anyway, sorry for the distraction.
Who’s speaking now?
I doubt that would be the problem…
Hook, line & sinker! Sarah can take the heat, but it’s melting the wax facade off of the glowbama!
The Detroit Tigers… up 2-0 that’s who’s speaking now. ugh.
You mean you won’t sign my MM.com posting permission slip?
Come on…this is all fair game, right? Not about her kids or her husband 20 years ago. This goes to her business dealings. That’s not verboten too, is it?
I’m just sayin’…
Come on Sarahcuda! The heartland is behind you. Forget about the pseudo intellectuals, talk to the real people of the country. Be yourself, it’s good enough.
I haven’t been reading closely enough to know who coined “Sara ‘cuda” but that is a great name and a great song from a great band, Heart.
Sara ‘cuda
::air guitar::
But the Twins went up 3-2!
Girl, show off those
cankle free legs!
Seems to me they closed the business then didn’t bother to file after it closed. Check it out.
it is tonight chap.
Let her Speak…
Ah, yes, one of the reasons feminists hate her. She walks the talk and looks good doing it.
Mitt’s turn now.
“Romney up” were off and running….
Funny how the re-energized conservative base – according to liberals – means nothing compared to the stupid comments of four conservative commentators. Peggy Noonan is the only conservative voting, and her word is gold.
But the 25% of Hillary supporters who won’t vote for Obama – that’s nothing! Just ignore them.
Gag me.
I can’t wait for this thing to be over.
That was a hokey line about the sun rising in the west, but…whatever.
Just watched the end of the O’Reilly show (don’t ask!)…anywho it was the segment patriot or pinhead. The pinhead was a clip of (I can’t remember the guy’s name) this reporter who said that “Barack Obama is the son of a black man from Kenya and a white man from Kansas.”
An honest mistake but so very funny!
I’ll have to admit that I don’t usually like to watch these speeches, But…..
It’s Sarah!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sarah is coming…can you hear the Thunder?
yup, kinda goofy…. i like the sun setting here.
especially in the summer.
By the way, I’m watching/listening to the live feed courtesy of Michelle, Allah and Ed at Hot Air.
Wait a minute…
Romney’s complaining about East Coast elites? Seriously??
Did you, by chance, see O’Reilly walking on eggs regarding criticism of Obama tonight? Seems like his pucker factor was higher than normal to make sure he didn’t lose tomorrow’s interview.
And her hair, and her shoes, and the designer glasses.
Oh, is she giving a speech too?
/sarcasm.
I caught that as well 30. It was pretty funny.
Sorry to say I am having to watch on CSpan because Fox News is too busy talking to avereyone else to let us hear Michael Steele and Mitt Romney …
grrr .. fingerchecks … everyone … not whatever the heck that was I typed …
Why do I feel giddy?
Why do I feel light hearted?
Why do I feel hopeful and elated?
This is our chance to shine.
This is the time we get to stand up!
This is us thumbing our noses at the Media Elite and Dem snobs.
This is America and Sarah represents us!
Sarah is coming…can you hear the Thunder?
Yes! It’s going to be a puff piece and I can’t wait to miss it.
…and her 17 year old daughter, and her in laws, and her cover story on US Weekly, and…
Yep, that interview should be underwhelming. But if Michelle were to ask the questions, then I’d watch.
Let’s keep Algore’s jet on the ground!!! ROFL!
DL,
That’s where we are watch it from as well.
Mitt: Let’s keep Al Gore’s jet on the ground! I love it!
I wonder if he landed that interview with the stipulation that Obama get his questions in advance.
That makes at least two of us. Colmes is a toolbox.
I recently stumbled across an incredible photoshop with Palin’s face placed over Rosie’s. Unfortunately, I can’t remember where. If anybody has seen it, I’d love to know where to find it.
I would tentatively give Peggy Noonan the benefit of a doubt given the media’s reputation for ‘fair and accurate’ reporting.
It is possible that the full tape or transcript might show things to be somewhat different than it seems at first blush. I personally doubt it, as Noonan seems to think that the “blue swing state governor world” is the measure by which conservatives should judge the world. The Republican DC/New England elite is out of touch with the conservative and independent base of voters. Peggy Noonan actually got that part right.
We should not deceive ourselves though. Sarah Palin is not popular with the country club Republicans, and there has been a somewhat tepid response from the Neocons. The difference between Red and Blue is some of those areas is one of nuance rather than principle.
OK, had to change this to CNN to hear Romney. Sheesh!
I’d lay money on it.
Can’t have the fauxxsiah caught out there… *rolls eyes*
That’s not true at all. There a lot of true conservatives in McLean. For example, there is a very conservative Catholic church, St. John’s, right in McLean. Those people going there wouldn’t be trashing Sarah Palin on television. Also, the very conservative and huge McLean Bible Church is right there. So she shouldn’t be using “we.”
That is so typical of “moderates.” They constantly care about what others think of them, instead of standing up for the truth.
I don’t trust any “conservative” writing for liberal newspapers or commenting for liberal news organizations. If they were TRULY conservative, they would never be accepted in these organizations. And if they helped the conservative cause effectively–like Michelle Malkin or Laura Ingraham–they would never be asked to work for these organizations.
Also, I’ve never like the “inside the beltway” terminology. There are tons of real conservatives living “inside the Beltway.”
Three of us.
Nice dig at Michelle O. Proud to be an American. Hah!
Hey crapoutier: you said they owned 40%.
Last time I cked 40% owners usually don’t handle the day to day ops.
Hey is it true your being investigated by your state bar assoc. for incompetence
I’ve heard you have stolen thousands of dollars from your client’s.
Proud to be an American! Left to Michelle O’s chin!
good to hear I am not the only one that wants to hear all the speakers …
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GOP…GO Palin…that’s what i’m talking about
Sarah will look like she is enjoying
this! Because she will be!
Biden will need to be sedated
by around 10:45!
The ‘Oh Sh*t’ heard ’round
the world!
Wouldn’t that be “cheating”?
I missed most of Mitt’s. Oh well…
I was one of those “nuts” O’Reilly so disparagingly spoke of as being against it. I have no objection to him interviewing Obama, it’s the timing I object to. Bill said he might not get another chance and “anybody would do it.” Speak for yourself, Bill.
Isn’t that the Democrat way?
Why?
Oh, wait, here you go:
Careful what you ask for
did you see the sign????????
“BUILD THE FENCE”
I felt a great disturbance in the force.
I like that. Good one! T-shirts?