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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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Views: 43287
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."
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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.
You have serious problems with attractive women,don't you? You can't make a post about Palin without writing "beauty queen" in it somewhere. Here is a hint for you. Being attractive and female no more disqualifies a candidate for president than being unattractive and male does qualifify a candidate. Maybe you would prefer Lady Lindsey Graham as a candidate?
Yes, no substance to her beliefs. She is disqualifies because she supports everyone but Americans. Playing the bigot card is beneath you.
#88. To: Moderate Mammal (#85)
You have no freaking idea what her beliefs are on this issue. All you know is what she said while following the script as a VP candidate. On top of that,her being the Governor of Alaska at the time and having lived in Alaska her whole life made her the only governor with no illegal alien problem. I can guarantee you that there are no illegals camped out in gullies in Alaska or hanging around outside building supply stores waiting to pick up tax free jobs. Now that she has traveled around the rest of the states during the campaign trip and now the book tour,I suspect she has a MUCH better understanding of the issue than she had before. Not that either one of us know for sure because as far as I know,she hasn't said one word about it either way since the campaign ended. If it were JUST about illegal aliens and not her appearance and gender,you would be willing to wait until she stood on her own feet and made her own statements on illegal aliens before you started jumping down her throat. Who knows,once she does I may join you in slamming her? Being pro-amnesty is a deal-breaker for me,too. I'm just willing to wait until I see and hear her say she is pro-amnesty now that she is on her own before I pass judgment. Until that time,she remains the sole acceptable potential candidate for 2012.
See a psychiatrist before you hurt yourself, moron!
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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?
#82. To: Moderate Mammal (#62)
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.
#85. To: sneakypete (#82)
You have serious problems with attractive women,don't you? You can't make a post about Palin without writing "beauty queen" in it somewhere. Here is a hint for you. Being attractive and female no more disqualifies a candidate for president than being unattractive and male does qualifify a candidate.
Replies to Comment # 85. Yes, no substance to her beliefs.
#91. To: Moderate Mammal (#85)
She is disqualifies because she supports everyone but Americans.
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