An exercise in talking points, empty words, and hot air

If you ever wanted a lengthy analysis of what Sarah Palin fans are like, just watch this video. I don’t think there isn’t a single right-wing stereotype that isn’t being fulfilled, here.

The vid’s description and analysis from YouTube is spot-on:

On November 20, 2009, Sarah Palin visited Columbus, OH as part of her book signing tour for "Going Rogue." When her supporters were asked broad questions about why they why they thought she should be president, the responses were vague: She's "real." She'll "stick up for America."

It has been said comments that you would find similarly talking point-driven, substance-less supporters at an Obama rally, and we agree. But no politician has emerged on the national stage as undefined and unqualified as Sarah Palin, and her public persona--which is anti-intellectual by definition--discourages substance. Instead, we get winking. One could hardly imagine her giving a complex speech about race in America, or speaking eloquently about our country's relations with Islam. Not just because she couldn't write such a speech (Obama has speech-writers, of course) but because she wouldn't--such necessarily academic discussion is antithetical to the persona she's created for herself and that her supporters have come to love.

Can’t put it better myself. These people would want to see Sarah Failin’ become President, despite her knowing nothing of actual politics (or much of reality) – and they, themselves, don’t even know anything about her and her policies (or lack thereof). The mind doesn’t just boggle, it sizzles.

(via VeritasKnight)
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