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Coming Soon, President Palin

The ambitious, telegenic, hockey mom from Wasilla, Alaska, wants to be president. She hasn’t said as much in words, but her recent actions speak volumes. The former governor and former vice presidential nominee, has morphed into a powerful, political supernova . Her endorsements garner votes. Her television appearances fetches millions. And her public appearances draws [...]

You Betcha She’s Running

Andrew Sullivan is right about Sarah Palin’s presumed presidential run. His bottom line: She’s running. And I’m inclined to agree. Palin 2012 is already in motion. And some are frothing at the mouth at the prospect. But Sullivan isn’t one of them. “She has wanted to be president for much of her adult political life. She wanted it well over a decade ago. [...]

Unkind Humor

Fox’s animated comedy series, Family Guy, is known for its acerbic satire and political incorrectness. Viewers expect the show to lampoon overrated celebrities and loathed politicians. Its content is an ongoing gag meant to poke fun at American popular culture. But a recent show episode invoking Sarah Palin’s son has offended the sensibilities of some [...]

Fox Outfoxes

Conservatism’s ascendancy into the mainstream consciousness of America, has been confirmed by the rise of a cable news channel. Fox News, the affable antagonist of liberalism, has become the voice of the disenchanted. Its preeminence is irrefutable, its influence undisputable. Fox News’ dominance over its rivals is a concrete, objective fact. It’s all in the numbers. [...]

See Palin Run

It lurks beneath the surface. Quietly making its way into the heartland of America. It’s taking form—-slowly morphing into a tangible force capable of unhinging the foundations of neo-liberalism. Some question its relevancy while others cautiously dismiss it as a transient fad. But to the disgruntled masses that hope to propagate Palinism—- it’s a matter [...]

Republicanism Versus Conservatism

 Ideological infighting among Republicans has nationalized New York’s 23rd District congressional race. At the center of the squabble are three candidates with differing philosophies. Dede Scozzafava, an assemblywoman, is the official Republican candidate. Douglas Hoffman, an independent conservative, has become the spoiler in the race. Watching excitedly from the sidelines is Democratic hopeful Bill Owens, [...]

The Case For Sarah Palin

The Republican Washingtonian establishment are in a quandary. With the 2008 elections over, they now seek to purge themselves of a popular figure. This endeavor has united a small cadre of self-appointed Republican pure brands, from all corners of the elitist frontier. Their mission, minimize the role of Sarah Palin within the Republican party. With [...]

The Audacity of Krauthammer

After the 2008 elections, where Republicans were savagely defeated, one question lingered. Who is the leader of the conservative movement? Is it, John McCain, Sarah Palin or Michael Steele? Or perhaps a fresh faced Bobby Jindal, Governor of Louisiana. Some even looked to past leaders, such as former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich and [...]

The Rise of Palin, Part 2 – In Pursuit of Civility

The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, a daily Alaskan newspaper, has issued an apology for referring to Sarah Palin as a “Broad”. The paper published a story titled “A Broad in Asia” and featured a photo of the former Alaska Governor. Rod Boyce, Managing Editor of the newspaper, offered the following written apology: “There can be no [...]

The Rise of Palin, Part 1 – In Pursuit of Leadership

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is back in the US after visiting Honk Kong last Wednesday. Palin was the keynote speaker at an investor’s conference hosted by CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets. Past CLSA speakers include Bill Clinton, Al Gore and Desmond Tutu. Palin’s speech, her first outside the US, was closed to the media and was [...]