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Title: Sarah Palin at the Gridiron Dinner. Excerpts, Photos(Barney Frank is MAD)
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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
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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."
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#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.
mumbling moron is not what he pretends to be. "He" is a total fraud, whose entire purpose is to tarnish all of us opponents of the current invasion of illegal aliens. He is nothing but a liar and a fraud, who is working for illegal aliens and their supporters.
He is nothing but a liar and a fraud, who is working for illegal aliens and their supporters. Liar. I've done more than 80 protests against illegal immigration which I documented on Liberty Post. While you have spent the last 8 years bending over for Jorge and McCain. You just another Bushbot asshole who will trash anyone that puts Americans first. In fact, when LP is back up I'll post some of your comments supporting Bush and his "hard workers". Then we'll see who's telling the truth.
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight "mumbling moron is not what he pretends to be. "He" is a total fraud, whose entire purpose is to tarnish all of us opponents of the current invasion of illegal aliens. He is nothing but a liar and a fraud, who is working for illegal aliens and their supporters."
"mumbling moron is not what he pretends to be. "He" is a total fraud, whose entire purpose is to tarnish all of us opponents of the current invasion of illegal aliens. He is nothing but a liar and a fraud, who is working for illegal aliens and their supporters." That's all you Bushbots got left. Lies. Even attack Americans who did protests, the Minutemen and others all to worship Bush. It's no wonder we have Obama. It's what you dirtbags deserve.
What's the matter you simpering pu$$y? Don't you like being treated like you treat everyone else a$$wipe? Too F ing bad. "mumbling moron is not what he pretends to be. "He" is a total fraud, whose entire purpose is to tarnish all of us opponents of the current invasion of illegal aliens. He is nothing but a liar and a fraud, who is working for illegal aliens and their supporters."
Don't you like being treated like you treat everyone else a$$wipe? You're an asshole. Always was and always will be. Just like the rest of the Bushbots. I point out Palin is a fraud and traitor and you response with lies. Take your beauty queen and shove it. She and the rest of you Bushbot traitors and no different that Obama. Trashing loyal Americans to whoreship for a party over principles.
LOL! "What's the matter you simpering pu$$y? Don't you like being treated like you treat everyone else a$$wipe? Too F ing bad." "mumbling moron is not what he pretends to be. "He" is a total fraud, whose entire purpose is to tarnish all of us opponents of the current invasion of illegal aliens. He is nothing but a liar and a fraud, who is working for illegal aliens and their supporters."
www.diggersrealm.com/mt/archives/002985.html Sarah Palin Is Pro Amnesty For Illegal Aliens - Univision Interview By Digger Sarah Palin finally came out and made her stance on illegal immigration clear. She is pro amnesty for illegal aliens. In an interview to Univision she stated unequivocally that she is for a pathway to citizenship. In the same interview she says she is against amnesty for illegal aliens. Have your cake and eat it to, I think that is called. Back on the same day that John McCain chose Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential candidate I started investigating Palin's past on illegal immigration. I invited others to send in anything they found. There was nothing on the record. Many did write in and said that Laura Ingraham said that one time she was talking to Palin and she said she was against amnesty. That was the only statement anywhere that could be found. Now we know that she is against amnesty, all the while she is for it with a "pathway to citizenship". You see this is what is wrong with these people. They think they can be on both sides of the issue at once and that simply isn't possible. You are either against amnesty or you are not. If you are for a pathway to citizenship for those who have illegally entered our country then you are pro-amnesty as you have virtually absolved them of all of their illegality. People have bashed me for questioning "the Palin". They wrote in to say that obviously she is against illegal immigration. This was all wishful thinking and like so many other issues that the politicians have avoided, until they take a clear stance don't assume anything (and even then, if they're only saying it look at their record). Sarah Palin is in lock-step with John McCain when it comes to amnesty for illegal aliens. Her answers are almost indistinguishable from McCain's, Obama's or even the most pro-illegal alien congressman in the house, Luis Gutierrez, for that matter. Read it and weep. Univision Univision: Governor, let me ask you about immigration. How many undocumented immigrants are there in Alaska? Sarah Palin: I don't know, I don't know. That's a good question. Univision: As governor, how do you deal with them? Do you think they all should be deported? Sarah 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. Univision: Do you then favor an amnesty for the 12 or 13 million undocumented immigrants? Sarah 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. Univision: To clarify, so you support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants? Sarah 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. ... Univision: What is your strategy? How are you planning to win the latino vote? Sarah 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. Sickening we can't find a real leader in this country who cares about Americans first.
"LMAOAY!!!!! What's the matter you simpering pu$$y? Don't you like being treated like you treat everyone else a$$wipe? Too F ing bad." "mumbling moron is not what he pretends to be. "He" is a total fraud, whose entire purpose is to tarnish all of us opponents of the current invasion of illegal aliens. He is nothing but a liar and a fraud, who is working FOR illegal aliens and their supporters."
What's the matter you simpering pu$$y? I thought you Men's Room GOP'ers didn't like "pussy"?
LMAOAY!!!!! What's the matter you simpering pu$$y? Don't you like being treated like you treat everyone else a$$wipe? Too F ing bad. "mumbling moron is not what he pretends to be. "He" is a total fraud, whose entire purpose is to tarnish all of us opponents of the current invasion of illegal aliens. He is nothing but a liar and a fraud, who is working FOR illegal aliens and their supporters."
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2399921/replies?c=60 To: KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle Yup! Anyone still claiming not to understand the Governor's position on illegal immigration, at this point, is either disingenuous; dim-witted; or both! ;) Brief off-hand comments on a radio show, ones which don't even answer any key questions about her previously-stated position in support of amnesty, aren't in any way a substitute for the kind of serious principled statesmanship that is going to be required if we are to have any hope of saving this republic. The amnesty debate is going to burn like a political inferno in the next few months. If this is the best she can do she is doomed. People have way to much at stake here to mess around any longer with equivocations of any kind on this crucial question. 60 posted on Friday, December 04, 2009 3:25:35 AM by EternalVigilance (The Supreme Law of the Land: "No person shall be deprived of life without due process of law.") [ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 56 | View Replies]
LMAOAY!!!!! What's the matter you simpering pu$$y? Don't you like being treated like you treat everyone else a$$wipe? Too F ing bad. "mumbling moron is not what he pretends to be. "He" is a total fraud, whose entire purpose is to tarnish all of us opponents of the current invasion of illegal aliens. He is nothing but a liar and a fraud, who is working FOR illegal aliens and their supporters."
What's the matter you simpering pu$$y? Don't you like being treated like you treat everyone else a$$wipe? http://www.diggersrealm.com/mt/archives/002931.html Hugely Pro-Illegal Columnist Ruben Navarrette Endorses Palin By Digger There's something dirty going on and everyone is ignoring it, except me it seems. That is the stance of Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin on illegal immigration. Now we get word in this latest column by Ruben Navarette Jr. - a champion of illegal aliens in this country who is fresh off of ranting and raving about how good the child of illegal aliens did in the Olympics - to bring us this piece on how Palin is a good choice for the Republican Party. The endorsement of someone who has involved himself so much in pushing the illegal alien agenda for so many years and now endorses Palin should send up red flags for anyone who truly cares about this issue. In the piece he basically reiterates the same thing others have been saying, but I believe there is an ulterior motive for someone who has championed for illegal aliens for so long. His piece is very well written to obscure this fact though and it makes me even question her stance on illegal immigration even more. Just as an example of the pro-illegal propaganda Navarrette puts out, just have a read of this piece where he gives illegal alien supporters a little advice on how they can win the battle for America. Oh, there is plenty to criticize in the most recent round of immigration raids, starting with the fact that employers never seem to get punished as severely and as publicly as workers do – at least not by immigration officials. (There is always the hope that other government agencies – such as the U.S. Labor Department or even the Internal Revenue Service – will look at a case and mete out their own brand of justice.) Or the fact that those who are apprehended often are herded like cattle and charged with heavy crimes such as identity theft. Or the fact that, lacking access to counsel, many plead guilty in proceedings they don't even understand, and end up in prison rather than simply being deported as they typically have been. "The fact" that illegal aliens are herded like cattle? Really?
#76. To: Moderate Mammal (#75)
LMAOAY!!!!! What's the matter you simpering pu$$y? Don't you like being treated like you treat everyone else a$$wipe? Too F ing bad. "mumbling moron is not what he pretends to be. "He" is a total fraud, whose entire purpose is to tarnish all of us opponents of the current invasion of illegal aliens. He is nothing but a liar and a fraud, who is working FOR illegal aliens and their supporters."
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#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?
#57. To: Liberator, mumbling moron aka moderate mammal (#49)
#58. To: Mad Dog (#57)
"He" is a total fraud, whose entire purpose is to tarnish all of us opponents of the current invasion of illegal aliens.
#59. To: Moderate Mammal, liberator, ALL (#58)
#60. To: Mad Dog (#59)
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight
#61. To: Moderate Mammal, Liberator, ALL (#60)
#62. To: Mad Dog (#61)
What's the matter you simpering pu$$y?
#63. To: Moderate Mammal (#62)
#65. To: Mad Dog (#63)
#67. To: mumbling MORON aka Moderate Mammal (#65)
#68. To: Mad Dog (#67)
"LMAOAY!!!!!
#69. To: mumbling MORON aka Moderate Mammal (#68)
#72. To: Mad Dog (#69)
#74. To: mumbling MORON aka Moderate Mammal (#72)
#75. To: Mad Dog (#74)
LMAOAY!!!!!
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