Corrupt Government
See other Corrupt Government Articles
Title: Sarah Palin at the Gridiron Dinner. Excerpts, Photos(Barney Frank is MAD)
Source:
[None]
URL Source: http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/200 ... alin_at_the_gridiron_di_1.html
Published: Dec 10, 2009
Author: Lynn Sweet
Post Date: 2009-12-10 05:31:27 by borntoweardiamonds
Keywords: None
Views: 41087
Comments: 119
Rep. Barney Frank and Sarah Palin at the winter Gridiron Club dinner Below, Todd Palin's cummerbund is modeled after the Alaskan flag. Palin faces 'death panel' and leaves 'em laughing GRIDIRON CLUB | She lightheartedly roasts journalists at their annual dinner WASHINGTON -- "Sometimes you just got to trust your instincts. And when you don't, you end up in places like this," joked former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin at the Gridiron Club winter dinner. She was speaking to an unfamiliar audience Saturday night -- an exclusive gathering of journalists. "At least now I can put a face to all the newspapers that I do read," Palin continued, spoofing that Katie Couric question to her during the campaign about what she reads. Palin mocked herself -- and the reporters -- all in the spirit of the evening, which called for heavy doses of self-deprecating humor and gentle barbs: "It's good to be here though, really, in front of this audience of leading journalists and intellectuals, or as I like to call it, a death panel." Palin shared the bill at the black-tie dinner of the 124-year old club with Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.). She was joined by her husband, Todd Palin, and her parents. Palin -- a potential 2012 presidential candidate -- is touring the nation promoting her memoir, Going Rogue: An American Life. Frank, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, just published a biography titled Barney Frank: The Story of America's Only Left-Handed, Gay, Jewish Congressman. At the reception, Palin mingled and posed for pictures. She told me, when I asked, that her purse was made from otter. Todd Palin explained to me his cummerbund was based on the Big Dipper and North Star in the Alaskan flag. Palin's speech was loaded with zingers -- aimed at her and the journalists. Palin, John McCain's running mate, had some interesting help in crafting her speech, enlisting Eric Schnure, a former speechwriter for former Vice President Al Gore. Other good Palin lines: • She almost had another title for her book. "Somebody suggested that I go with How to Look Like a Million Bucks for Only $150,000. Todd liked The Audacity of North Slope. I considered not having a title at all. I said it before, but some of the Beltway Boys just don't get it: that you don't need a title to make an impact." That was a dig at critics who slammed her for quitting as Alaska governor. • Her book did not have an index, so she made one up: "So under A, we have Alaska, media not understanding, pages 1 through 432. Under B. Biased media; pages 1 though 432. And under C, conservative media, got to see acknowledgments for that." • After her book came out, a cadre of former McCain staffers trashed Palin. Without using his name, she slammed Steve Schmidt, McCain's bald campaign manager. "Normally the Democrat speaker would deliver a speech after me. But instead, I hear the McCain campaign staff asked if they could use that time for a rebuttal. . . . Suffice it to say, that if ever I need a bald campaign manager, it appears all that I am left with is James Carville." • On Vice President Biden: "I can't help think of what might have been. I can be the vice president overseeing the signing of bail-out checks and Joe Biden could be on the road selling his new book, Going Rogaine." • Before Frank spoke, the Gridiron chorus sang a song about Frank to the tune of "We Three Kings." Retorted Frank, "I'm very flattered to be the second Jew to have that tune dedicated to."
Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest
Begin Trace Mode for Comment # 56.
#23. To: borntoweardiamonds (#0)
But won't compulsively obsessing over Palin's nebulous "path" comment lead you straight back to a "path" to 0bama for another four years?? Who's got a chance to beat 0bama in 2012? I welcome ANY sane idea, MM. GOT ONE??
Who's got a chance to beat 0bama in 2012? I welcome ANY sane idea, MM. GOT ONE?? Palin and Obama are the same path. Americans last in their own country. True supporting Americans for a "change".
Hey Keith - either you forgot your sarcasm tag, OR you're Alternative Universe material. They are the polar ANTITHESIS of one another. Do you have an actual solution or know OF a politician with a solution? JUST ONE WILL DO.
Do you have an actual solution or know OF a politician with a solution? So what position does Palin differ from Obama? Globalism? no Illegals? no War in Iraq? no Bailouts? no Outsourcing? no Jobs for Americans first? no "free trade"? no Maybe one prefers doggie style over missionary when fucking over Americans.
Globalism? no Illegals? no War in Iraq? no Bailouts? no Outsourcing? no Jobs for Americans first? no "free trade"? no Oh....maybe their CHURCHES differ....maybe one is a Marxist, the other NOT...one HATES America, the other LOVES it....One's a thief of America's wealth, the other isn't....One belittles and derides America, the other encourages and inspires...One believes in self-sustaining energy, the other believes in crippling America's energy sources...one believes in capitalism, the other communism...one lies, the other tells the truth. One is a sworn enemy of the Republic, the other....well...maybe you get the idea. Bush I started the NWO and outsourcing, Bubba NAFTA and socialism and hijacking the courts, Bush II the war and tsunami of Illegals, and you expect Palin to suddenly wave a magic wand on Day One? Palin's vision is for the right direction; If you want Perfect, wait a bit longer - Jesus Christ is coming back.
Are you fucking blind? http://blogs.chron.com/immigration/archives/2008/10/post_172.html Palin: impossible to deport all illegal immigrants Palin When Sen. John McCain announced Sarah Palin as his running mate we wondered aloud about the Alaskan governor's immigration positions. Now, after the Republican vice presidential nominee's interview this week with Univision anchor Jorge Ramos, the picture is a bit clearer. Palin doesn't favor deporting all illegal immigrants. But she's not for amnesty -- just partial amnesty. Not sure how that would work. Oh, and her grasp of Spanish is very, very limited. Here's an excerpt from the interview: RAMOS: Governor, let me ask you about immigration. How many undocumented immigrants are there in Alaska? PALIN: I don't know, I don't know. That's a good question. RAMOS: As governor, how do you deal with them? Do you think they all should be deported? PALIN: There is no way that in the US we would roundup every illegal immigrant -- there are about 12 million of the illegal immigrants -- not only economically is that just an impossibility but that's not a humane way anyway to deal with the issue that we face with illegal immigration. RAMOS: Do you then favor an amnesty for the 12 or 13 million undocumented immigrants? PALIN: No, I do not. I do not. Not total amnesty. You know, people have got to follow the rules. They've got to follow the bar, and we have got to make sure that there is equal opportunity and those who are here legally should be first in line for services being provided and those opportunities that this great country provides. RAMOS: To clarify, so you support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants? PALIN: I do because I understand why people would want to be in America. To seek the safety and prosperity, the opportunities, the health that is here. It is so important that yes, people follow the rules so that people can be treated equally and fairly in this country. RAMOS: And the last question would be about politics. You only have two more weeks left... PALIN: Yes RAMOS: What is your strategy? How are you planning to win the Latino vote? PALIN: I will tell you, I wish that there were more hours in the day so that we can get out there and to more of the communities with such the strong Latino vote that is out there and really tell them that we desire to work for them. We are asking them to hire us and let us work for them. RAMOS: Thank you so much. It would be impossible to ask you to say a few words in Spanish, right? PALIN: Oh my good-well, I don't want to embarrass myself, but ... but gracias and I do thank you so much for this opportunity. I appreciate it.
#100. To: Moderate Mammal (#56)
RAMOS: Do you then favor an amnesty for the 12 or 13 million undocumented immigrants? PALIN: No, I do not. I do not. Try hosing down the beer goggles next time, Magoo.
Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest
#29. To: Moderate Mammal (#23)
#31. To: Liberator (#29)
But won't compulsively obsessing over Palin's nebulous "path" comment lead you straight back to a "path" to 0bama for another four years??
#35. To: Moderate Mammal (#31)
Palin and Obama are the same path.
#40. To: Liberator (#35)
Hey Keith - either you forgot your sarcasm tag, OR you're Alternative Universe material. They are the polar ANTITHESIS of one another.
#49. To: Moderate Mammal (#40)
So what position does Palin differ from Obama?
#56. To: Liberator (#49)
Bush I started the NWO and outsourcing, Bubba NAFTA and socialism and hijacking the courts, Bush II the war and tsunami of Illegals, and you expect Palin to suddenly wave a magic wand on Day One?
Replies to Comment # 56. Are you fucking blind?
End Trace Mode for Comment # 56.
[Home] [Headlines] [Latest Articles] [Latest Comments] [Post] [Mail] [Sign-in] [Setup] [Help] [Register]