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Sarah Palin: Paul Revere's Ride to Protect the Second Amendment

Dittohead not! said:
Wasn't the phrase, "The Redcoats are coming!"?
That's the way I remember it from elementary school.
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Believe it or not, the phrase was "The Regulars are coming", and BTW, Paul Revere was proud to be British, which is why they released him soon after arresting him.
 
Simon W. Moon said:
Palin has her issues to be sure. But I think she really intended to say the right things as opposed to when she is actually mistaken and says the wrong things.
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But if she cannot even bother to educate herself on basic things, that does not bode well.

Palin opens her mouth and I can't help but think, "Good God woman, Alaska elected you?!!"
 
obvious Child said:
But if she cannot even bother to educate herself on basic things, that does not bode well.

Palin opens her mouth and I can't help but think, "Good God woman, Alaska elected you?!!"
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Well, they're cold, she's hot - it's a match made in heaven!
 
Sarah Palin just delivered a heaping plate of irony in this latest event. It's almost a godsend, because it shows how truly hypocritical both sides are here. Many of the Liberals who forgave Obama on his 2008 gaffe are now criticizing Palin's gaffe. On the other side of the coin, many Conservatives who criticized Obama on his gaffe are now giving Palin a pass. I do, however, have to give a tiny bit of credit to the Liberals simply because they didn't try to reverse the clocks back to 2008 in an effort to make Obama right. Though, I wouldn't be surprised if they would have tried that. I also am thoroughly enjoying the irony being displayed by the hyper-partisan people on both sides for criticizing others for doing the exact thing that they are guilty of. Such as, criticizing a Liberal for defending Obama and now criticizing Palin and vice versa. It's truly amazing how many people fail to grasp the concept of irony.
 
Dr_Patrick said:
Sarah Palin just delivered a heaping plate of irony in this latest event. It's almost a godsend, because it shows how truly hypocritical both sides are here. Many of the Liberals who forgave Obama on his 2008 gaffe are now criticizing Palin's gaffe. On the other side of the coin, many Conservatives who criticized Obama on his gaffe are now giving Palin a pass. I do, however, have to give a tiny bit of credit to the Liberals simply because they didn't try to reverse the clocks back to 2008 in an effort to make Obama right. Though, I wouldn't be surprised if they would have tried that. I also am thoroughly enjoying the irony being displayed by the hyper-partisan people on both sides for criticizing others for doing the exact thing that they are guilty of. Such as, criticizing a Liberal for defending Obama and now criticizing Palin and vice versa. It's truly amazing how many people fail to grasp the concept of irony.
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In my estimation, there's a bit of a difference between a brain fart and Palin not only completely fracturing the Revere story, but then digging her heels in on it. As I've stated elsewhere; there's something to be said for having enough grace and maturity to own your own.
 
Dr_Patrick, I think a sizable of flak Palin is getting isn't due to the fact she flubbed the first time. It's that she's trying to argue she's right on the basis of a document that in virtually no way supports what she stated. Last I checked, Obama never tried to defend a stupid statement he made by citing a document that didn't support his argument. Revere's letter basically in no way supports Palin's argument. So it's not that she screwed up the first time. It's that she trying to defend her screw up by citing a document that doesn't support her screw up. If Palin just admitted she was wrong, this hardly would have gained this level of attention. Screwing up your defense of a screw up just magnifies things.
 
BDBoop said:
In my estimation, there's a bit of a difference between a brain fart and Palin not only completely fracturing the Revere story, but then digging her heels in on it. As I've stated elsewhere; there's something to be said for having enough grace and maturity to own your own.
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From what I've seen, it's more that Palin's supporters are digging their heels in rather than her, unless I've missed her response. Regardless, it's understandable considering that nobody likes to look like an idiot. Some people own up to their mistakes and others don't. Note: I'm saying it's understandable, not saying it's excusable.
 
Tucker Case said:
I agree with you that the British wanted to seize the militia's weapons, but what is she talking about when she talks about warning the British and warning shots?
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She was certainly inelegant in her telling...
But the basics were right. Almost. She said P.R. was warning the Brits by making the noise, ringing the bells, sounding the warning shots. They were being warned that we would remain free. Still, she is not a good storyteller.
 
Misterveritis said:
She was certainly inelegant in her telling...
But the basics were right. Almost. She said P.R. was warning the Brits by making the noise, ringing the bells, sounding the warning shots. They were being warned that we would remain free. Still, she is not a good storyteller.
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Well...technically the Colonists did consider themselves British. So he and the other riders were warning the British. Just not the British Palin was talking about.
 
The real issue as I see it is that Palin has something more than a track record of mangling history, geography and a few other topics. Her lack of depth in so many areas defines her. She is consistently "off". That is the difference. Everyone has a bad day. God knows, traveling all around the nation in the It's All About Me bus can be tough, even for a narcissist. No one is perfect. Palin is, however, consistently over her head - even on trifling things. It is the rule, not the exception with her.
 
obvious Child said:
Well...technically the Colonists did consider themselves British. So he and the other riders were warning the British. Just not the British Palin was talking about.
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In that case then Paul Revere would have raced through the streets screaming, "I'm coming! I'm coming."
 
Risky Thicket said:
In that case then Paul Revere would have raced through the streets screaming, "I'm coming! I'm coming."
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Sometimes, my mind worries me. That is all.
 
Risky Thicket said:
In that case then Paul Revere would have raced through the streets screaming, "I'm coming! I'm coming."
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There is an opportunity for some really interesting follow-on comments....
But I think I shall pass.
 
Dr_Patrick said:
Then I was mistaken. I'm curious as to who is advising her. It would have been a smart move just to admit the error and move on. It's not that big of a deal, but when you deny it repeatedly it becomes a big deal. I still think there are far bigger fish to fry.
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Some would say Palin did this on purpose to get back into the spot light. Bachmann and Trump have been stealing her thunder for a while. It would be a pity if all of the focus on Palin cost Huntsman a chance. He's the best chance the GOP has and he's polling at 1%.
 
Dr_Patrick said:
Then I was mistaken. I'm curious as to who is advising her. It would have been a smart move just to admit the error and move on. It's not that big of a deal, but when you deny it repeatedly it becomes a big deal. I still think there are far bigger fish to fry.
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Agreed. She could win a LOT of people just by learning that the world won't end if she says "I was wrong." "I made a mistake." It's actually quite liberating.
 
obvious Child said:
Some would say Palin did this on purpose to get back into the spot light. Bachmann and Trump have been stealing her thunder for a while. It would be a pity if all of the focus on Palin cost Huntsman a chance. He's the best chance the GOP has and he's polling at 1%.
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That could very well be. She doesn't seem to have too much trouble staying in the headlines, simply because of the things she says.
 
Dr_Patrick said:
That could very well be. She doesn't seem to have too much trouble staying in the headlines, simply because of the things she says.
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I have a friend who is a lot like the best of Sarah. So I know that if Sarah just made a few minor adjustments, she'd have a serious shot at a successful run, and I am dead serious.
 
Dr_Patrick said:
Sarah Palin just delivered a heaping plate of irony in this latest event. It's almost a godsend, because it shows how truly hypocritical both sides are here. Many of the Liberals who forgave Obama on his 2008 gaffe are now criticizing Palin's gaffe. On the other side of the coin, many Conservatives who criticized Obama on his gaffe are now giving Palin a pass. I do, however, have to give a tiny bit of credit to the Liberals simply because they didn't try to reverse the clocks back to 2008 in an effort to make Obama right. Though, I wouldn't be surprised if they would have tried that. I also am thoroughly enjoying the irony being displayed by the hyper-partisan people on both sides for criticizing others for doing the exact thing that they are guilty of. Such as, criticizing a Liberal for defending Obama and now criticizing Palin and vice versa. It's truly amazing how many people fail to grasp the concept of irony.
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Sarah has had much more than this one gaffe and should not be compaired to Obama who made a simple mistake. Obama is brilliant and should not be compaired to her at all:(
 
Kali said:
Sarah has had much more than this one gaffe and should not be compaired to Obama who made a simple mistake. Obama is brilliant and should not be compaired to her at all:(
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She has had plenty of gaffes, but that doesn't change the irony and hypocrisy being displayed here.
 
Dr_Patrick said:
She has had plenty of gaffes, but that doesn't change the irony and hypocrisy being displayed here.
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It is not the same. Folks make fun of her because she is dumb. Folks tried to make fun of Obama over a simple mistake. It is ok to call out the stupid but not ok to try and fail to bash someone over a simple mistake. You can call it irony all ya want but I call it calling someone out when they need to called on it. Not the same thing. At. All.
 
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