Requests, plus Palin poll, plus new words and phrases.

Palin Poll:

One of the more disturbing and reactionary aspects of the Obama Pods in 2008 was the ruthless and vicious mockery of Sarah Palin, even though Palin was clearly more qualified than Barack Obama. And, frankly, a much more decent person. Obviously. The joy the cocktail party liberal set took in trashing Palin and her family will forever be a putrid stain on feminism. Only the piggish, sexist behaviour toward Clinton by Keith Olberman, Chris Mathews, and the quintessential alimony feminist, Arianna Huffington, was more disturbing.

As I've said before I probably would not vote for her - and did not in 2008- as her views on certain issues are too far from mine. But her reaction to Obama's offensive crack about the Special Olympics reminds me why I liked her personally so much last fall. As one of the rare women who have risen to a state governorship in the U.S. I also admire her. I am curious about your take:


Request:
In my writing group at church I've heard some recounting of recent economic distress. I'd like to hear from people about the new Depression...(or as I stole from Kunstler because I think it is more fitting: The Long Emergency.)
500-800 words. Personal accounts of friends, family or yourself. Though, I get silly, glib and loud with my stuff - I treat all submissions with respect. I really do want to know how people are faring. John@liberalrapture.com


New Words and phrases:

Alimony Feminist: An opinionated divorcee who came into wealth via the dissolution of a marriage. The divorced alimony feminist convinces herself that her money confers respect and/or wisdom and the right to be heard in any number of forums previously restricted to women of who have had real careers, or have spent considerable time in the work force and/or raised children without nannies. Alimony Feminists are often women who vocally endorse feminist principles then consciously or unconsciously work against the advancement of women of actual accomplishment.

Obalosi: see also The Obalosi, in certain regions The Pelama:

The Obamlosi is the amorphous governing entity resulting from the merger of the Obama and Pelosi agendas in the early 21st Century. Usage various.

Examples: The Obamlosi wants those earmarks kept out of the papers.

It looks like Dodd will take the fall for the Obalosi on this one.

Obama insults the Special Olympics.

From Jake Tapper via No Quarter:

the president talked about how he's gotten better at bowling and has been practicing in the White House bowling alley. He bowled a 129, the president said.

"That's very good, Mr. President,"Leno said sarcastically. It's "like the Special Olympics or something," the president said.

Nice. I did not believe it was possible for me to be more disappointed with Obama - but this remark proves that assumption wrong.

Obama is obnoxious. His comment is...say it with me...tacky. The fact is, without a teleprompter Obama is often a mess. I could write a piece about what dorky comments like this mean about those who say them -"you're likable enough, Hillary" comes to mind - but it is already clear that he is an entitled brat who is usually the opposite of what he projects. Instead of belaboring that point - which will , I have no doubt, be proven over and over again in the the next four years, I'd rather say something about the Special Olympics.

If case you don't know:

From Wiki:
Anne McGlone Burke, a physical education teacher with the Chicago Park District, began with the idea for a one-time Olympic-style athletic competition for people with special needs. Burke then approached Eunice Kennedy Shriver, head of the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation, to fund the event. Shriver encouraged Burke to expand on the idea and the JPK Foundation provided a grant of $25,000.

Since that time the Kennedys have been involved with the Special Olympics. Timothy Shriver is now the chairman of the board. California First Lady Maria Shriver is also active. Eunice Shriver and President Kennedy's sister Rosemary was mentally disabled. The Special Olympics have become an American institution and are a blessing to all who participate. They are, truly, a good thing.

Obama must apologize for his lunk headed, rude remark. Obama simply in not mature enough for his job. He is fast becoming unbearable.

I hope we all resist the impulse to mock Obama as mentally disabled himself - as I see no reason to insult the good people who participate in the Special Olympics further. Obama is a fool all by himself. He needs no help or simile.

I end with this question: Can anyone imagine Hillary Clinton saying something so stupid and insensitive as a joke?

Resting a wee bit easier

Hillary Clinton will be the next Secretary of State.
Clinton is set to add secretary of state to her storied resume

Other than the Kennedy clan there is no other political family that has been such a powerful force for good . (The Kennedys are behind everything from the Peace Corps to the Special Olympics.)
Hillary has spent a large part of her working life on women and children's issues. And The Clinton Foundation is a remarkable success.

Of course, The Clinton "family" as a force is but 2 people. Given that one can presume that Obama will have to spend an enormous amount of time on the failed economy - Hillary Clinton may well carve out an enormous power base in the world and the White House. This would be good news. There are few people in D.C. I trust more than Hillary Clinton to be the face of America around the world.


If Obama continues to appoint Clinton Administration veterans I hope he has the good sense to get out of the way and let the grown ups do their work. Back to the future!