Another chance to not like Sarah Palin

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This is a long post but I copied it from Confederate Yankee (http://confederateyankee.mu.nu/) since it is sometimes hard to find an individual article there.

Gives some insight and then some thoughts about her.

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The Palin Letter

    To the Sisters, Brother, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends of Trig Paxson Van Palin (or whatever you end up naming him!):

    I am blessing you with this surprise baby because I only want the best for you. I've heard your prayers that this baby will be happy and healthy, and I've answered them because I only want the best for you!

    I heard your heart when you hinted that another boy would fit best in the Palin family, to round it out and complete that starting five line-up.

    Though another girl would be so nice, you didn't think you could ask for what you REALLY wanted, but I knew, so I gave you a boy because I only want the best for you!

    Then, I put the idea in your hearts that his name should be 'Trig', because it's so fitting, with two Norse meanings: "True" and "Brave Victory". You also have a Bristol Bay relative with that name, so I knew it would be best for you!

    Then, I let Trig's mom have an exceptionally comfortable pregnancy so she could enjoy every minute of it, and I even seemed to rush it along so she could wait until near the end to surprise you with the news - that way Piper wouldn't have so long to wait and count down so many days - just like Christmastime when you have to wait, impatiently, for that special day to finally open your gift? (Or the way the Palmas look forward to birthday celebrations that go on for three, four days_ you all really like cake.) I know you, I knew you'd be better off with just a short time to wait!

    Then, finally, I let Trig's mom and dad find out before he was born that this little boy will truly be a GIFT. They were told in early tests that Trig may provide more challenges, and more joy, than what they ever may have imagined or ever asked for.

    At first the news seemed unreal and sad and confusing. But I gave Trig's mom and dad lots of time to think about it because they needed lots of time to understand that everything will be OK, in fact, everything will be great, because I only want the best for you!

    I've given Trig's mom and dad peace and joy as they wait to meet their new son. I gave them a happy anticipation because they asked me for that.

    I'll give all of you the same happy anticipation and strength to deal with Trig's challenges, but I won't impose on you... I just need to know you want to receive my offer to be with all of you and help you everyday to make Trig's life a great one.

    This new person in your life can help everyone put things in perspective and bind us together and get everyone focused on what really matters.

    The baby will expand your world and let you see and feel things you haven't experienced yet. He'll show you what "true, brave victory" really means as those who love him will think less about self and focus less on what the world tells you is "normal" or "perfect°.

    You will grow and be blessed with greater understanding that will he born along with Trig.Trig will be his dad's little buddy and he'll wear Carhartts while he learns to tinker in the garage. He'll love to be read to, he'll want to play goalie, and he'll steal his mom's heart just like Track, Bristol, Willow and Piper did.

    And Trig will be the cuddly, innocent, mischievous, dependent little brother that his siblings have been waiting for_in fact Trig will - in some diagnostic ways - always be a mischievous, dependent little brother, because I created him a bit different than a lot of babies born into this world today.

    Every child is created special, with awesome purpose and amazing potential. Children are the most precious and promising ingredient in this mixed up world you live in down there on earth. Trig is no different, except he has one extra chromosome. Doctors call it "Down's Syndrome", and Downs kids have challenges, but can bring you much delight and more love than you can ever imagine! Just wait and see, let me prove this, because I only want the best for you!

    Some of the rest of the world may not want him, but take comfort in that because the world will not compete for him. Take care of him and he will always be yours!

    Trig's mom and dad don't want people to focus on the baby's extra chromosome. They're human, so they haven't known how to explain this to people who are so caring and are interested in this new little Alaskan. Sarah and Todd want people to share in the joy of this gift I'm giving to the Palin family, and the greater Alaska family.

    Many people won't understand_ and I understand that. Some will think Trig should not be allowed to be born because they fear a Downs child won't be considered "perfect" in your world. (But tell me, what do you earthlings consider "perfect" or even "normal" anyway? Have you peeked down any grocery store isle, or school hallway, or into your office lunchroom lately? Or considered the odd celebrities you celebrate as "perfect" on t.v.? Have you noticed I make 'em all shapes and sizes? Believe me, there is no "perfect"!)

    Many people will express sympathy, but you don't want or need that, because Trig will be a joy. You will have to trust me on this.

    I know it will take time to grasp this and come to accept that I only want the best for you, and I only give my best. Remember though: "My ways are not your ways, my thoughts are not your thoughts- for as the heavens are higher than the earth, my ways are higher than yours!"

    I wrote that all down for you in the Good Book! Look it up! You claim that you believe me - now it's time to live out that belief!

    Please look to me as this new challenge and chapter of life unfolds in front of you. I promise to equip you. I won't give you anything you can't handle. I am answering your prayers. Trig can't wait to meet you. I'm giving you ONLY THE BEST!

    Love,
    Trig's Creator, Your Heavenly Father

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This letter was not for written for public consumption, but for the extended Palin family several days before the arrival of the Palin's fifth child, Trig, who was born with Down's Syndrome.

It speaks of the challenges and blessings such a child will bring into their lives and if it doesn't soften your heart to Palin the woman, the mother and matriarch... well, you simply do not have a heart. This is from the soul, and speaks to the character of the then Governor, long before she became a target for character assassination.

Jeff Goldstein writes eloquently (as he so often does) about the letter, how he hopes some will feel after reading it, and a bit about the soul of future of this nation.
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I don't care if you love Sarah Palin, or loathe her. I don't care if you feel indifferent towards her. But I do want you to understand that this nation desperately needs someone like her in charge, if we are to ever regain our footing and our confidence in this nation.

I find myself a bit surprised by that declaration, but is nonetheless true.

I do not pretend she is perfect.

I do not know if she is up to the job.

And I can predict with exacting, excruciating certainty that her name, character and family will be dragged through the mud and crucified by the MSM and Democrat Party every step of the way (even more than they already have, if that is possible). The din will grow ever more shrill, hysterical, and panicked if she approaches taking the GOP nomination for President, and then contrasts Obama in the 2012 general election.

But I think Jeff is on to something in his thoughts. Sarah Palin reflects the spirit that makes this country great and what it needs to recover. She has had the character and fortitude to fight, survive, and triumph in the face of concerted and powerful opposition, and shows no sign of giving up.

We're going to need someone like that guiding us in the hard times ahead, as we as a nation re-address Obamacare, the reformulation of Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and other entitlement programs. We'll need someone with strength and humility and a solid sense of core American values, who has proven that a leader can come from anywhere... even the mayor of a small town in Alaska.

Run, Sarah, Run.

I'm still a bit of a skeptic, but I want to believe.

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[tombogan03884]

What does this touchy feely family crap have to do with her ability to govern ? I don't see the connection.
As for Palin running, bad idea, the left has been gearing up to campaign against her for 4 years now, if she did win the election she would be forced to spend so much of her time and effort countering the liberals attacks that she would be able to accomplish nothing. The exact same situation that lead to her resigning as Gov.
She is far more effective where she is now than she could be in any office.

[kilopaparomeo]

Agree with Tom.  She's great as a rabble rouser, king/queen maker.  Would be a disaster as a candidate.

I'm for Perry/Bachmann/West/Ryan/Rubio or some combo thereof

[BAC]

I can see her as Sec. of the Interior.  Just sayin'...

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[Ichiban]

FWIW they are already gunning for Bachmann.  Sheesh!
I couldn't get past the first paragraph.

Michele Bachmann's Unrivaled Extremism
http://beta.news.yahoo.com/michele-bachmanns-unrivaled-extremism-040316943.html

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http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/06/top_ten_reasons_why_michele_bachmann_could_win_the_2012_republican_nomination.html

Top Ten Reasons Why Michele Bachmann Could Win the 2012 Republican Nomination
By Jay Kronzer

1. She is a fundraising powerhouse.  She raised more money in the first quarter of this year than any other member of Congress except Speaker Boehner.

2. She has a loyal base.  She is the only true conservative in the race (except for Herman Cain) and would be the obvious choice of the Tea Partiers and grassroots.  And if anybody knows how to organize, it's the Tea Parties, as we found out in '09 and '10 to the Democrats' dismay.  If they get behind her, there's no stopping that train.

3. She has the right amount of name recognition.  At 60%, she has name recognition high enough to attract significant attention in the media and enough to catch on among primary voters, but not too much so that she is still a fresh face.  Romney's recognition might be high enough to be a detriment to his campaign, as he is seen as same-old same-old by many primary voters.

4. She has the second highest positive intensity score.  At 22%, she excites the conservative grassroots -- the Tea Party, social conservatives and evangelical Christians, fiscal conservatives and small businessmen, the military, and constitutionalists.  She surpasses Romney, Pawlenty, Palin, Ron Paul, and all the other candidates except Herman Cain.  While Cain has 25%, he does not have the name recognition (38%), experience (zero in the government), nor fundraising prowess to be competitive.  Michele Bachmann is strong in all the areas Cain lacks.

5. The percentage of people who strongly disapprove of Obama is high.  As of this writing, the number of people that strongly disapprove of Obama is 36%.  That number has been as high as 47% in the past.  Many establishment Republicans claim that Bachmann could be a lightning rod for criticism and that too many people don't like her.  This statistic shows that the number of people who strongly dislike Obama outweighs any dislike for a conservative Republican nominee like Bachmann.  Let's dispel any myths that a staunch conservative cannot beat the President, especially since he is a radical liberal.

6. The percentage of people who strongly disapprove of Bachmann is low.  Among Republicans who recognize her, Bachmann's strongly unfavorable rate is only three percent, and her unfavorable rate is thirteen percent, lower than Sarah Palin, Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich, Gary Johnson, Jon Huntsman, and Mitt Romney.

7. She is, potentially, the only woman in the race.  If Palin doesn't run as she is expected not to, the conservative women will naturally flock to Bachmann.  She is charismatic and attractive.  She captivates audiences and can fire up a crowd.  Bachmann will attract attention and stand out amongst all the other presidential hopefuls making history as the first Republican woman to run for President.

8. She carries little baggage.  Mitt Romney has "Romneycare" and lacks trust with social conservatives.  Newt Gingrich supported cap and trade in the past (as seen in a political ad with Nancy Pelosi), insulted Republicans by dissing the Paul Ryan plan, and has three messy marriages.  Pawlenty also supported cap and trade and, along with supporting a tax increase as Governor of Minnesota, said that "government has to be more proactive, more aggressive" and "the era of small government is over."  Do these men sound like small government conservatives to you?

9. She has a great story.  She is a businesswoman who worked her way up the ladder.  She is a mom with five children who opened up her home to twenty-three foster children.  She is an underdog who can beat the odds, and a real life example of the American dream.

10. She is widely underestimated.  Her opponents, in both the Republican primary and Obama himself, truly believe that there is no way she can possibly win.  This is one of her greatest strengths.  I seem to recall another underestimated conservative who went on to win the presidency in 1980 and is now regarded as one of the greatest presidents in American history.

Michele Bachmann is the only candidate in this race so far who truly contrasts with Obama in every way.  In order to beat the President, Republicans need to offer a distinct alternative.  We need a person who clearly contrasts with Obama both in personality and style as well as ideology.  Obama is a man, Bachmann is a woman.  Obama is calm and cool, Bachmann is energetic, refreshing, and exciting.  He is a staunch liberal and she is a strong conservative.  The other candidates share things in common with the president: they are all male, and most have at least some views that overlap (RomneyCare which is fairly or not seen as similar to ObamaCare, cap and trade, anti-Paul Ryan, etc), Herman Cain being the only exception.  We can't have a wishy washy candidate who shares some of the same views as Obama.  We need to offer a completely and identifiably different alternative to the general electorate, most of whom are tired of the current President's liberal policies.  Michele Bachmann is this candidate.

Also keep in mind that 2012 is shaping up to be an unusual presidential election cycle.  The Republican field is thin and unusually weak, providing the perfect climate for an underdog to take the nomination.  In addition, the Republican primary process has changed significantly; the advent of the Tea Party and the increasing political power of social networking has changed the conventional way of campaigning forever, giving a candidate like Bachmann all the more chance of becoming the Republican nominee.

Indeed it seems Michele Bachmann will be off to an excellent start -- she plays strong with the social conservatives in Iowa, and the fact that she was born there is a huge plus.  She has more experience than Obama had when he became President -- in 2012, she'll have been in office for six years -- he was a Senator for one and a half before he started running for President.  She should turn the tables on Obama by using something similar to his 2008 campaign strategy -- be the candidate of youth, of new ideas, of hope and change from Obama's America.  Be the anti-Obama, the conservative Obama.  Get Americans involved, excite the population.  Make Obama the same-old same-old candidate, the candidate of yesterday like Obama made McCain.

So let's look at the facts; if Michele Bachmann runs, she could actually win this thing.