Once again, a number of pundits on both the left and the right were wrong about Sarah Palin. The former governor has been the subject of considerable criticism from many, including some widely respected bloggers in conservative circles for demanding, they alleged, a six-figure dollar amount for the speech she will deliver to the Tea Party Convention. Gov. Palin debunked that notion in her discussion with Bill O'Reilly tonight.
Here's the transcript of that discussion (from about 5:30 in the second segment):
BOR: Finally, you're going to do a Tea Party event in Nashville, Tennessee in February. Now, I predicted that you may run on the Tea Party ticket in [2012].There are some apologies owed to Sarah Palin. This is what happens when otherwise very smart conservative bloggers take for granted the crap in articles from left wing sources such as Politico. You can understand how the nutroots left would run with any old BS they get from the lamestream media that they think they can use against Sarah Palin, but conservative bloggers should know better.
SHP: Well, there is no Tea Party ticket.
BOR: There could be.
SHP: I am so thankful for the Tea Party movement, for people having a place for their voice to be heard. I can't wait to do this event, and there are a lot of Tea Party events...
BOR: keynote, here right?
SHP: I believe I am the keynote. There will be other speakers, too, though, but I can't wait to get to hear from those who are so concerned about our economy and about our national security issues and share with them what I believe the solutions are.
BOR: They'll love you at the Tea Party, boy. They will love you!
SHP: Well, I can't wait to be there, and there's always that controversy it seems surrounding whatever it is that I announce I'm going to do. There's controversy involved in this one because the Tea Party offered me a speaking fee. I will not financially be gaining anything from this.
BOR: You should, though. You have a family to support. Take the money.
SHP: You know what's more important? More important than money in my pocket from an event like that is being able to turn it right back around and contribute to campaigns, candidates and issues that will help our country.
- JP
"Oh ye of little faith"
ReplyDeleteCan something as inconsequential as "Koolaide" transform one into a Doubting Thomas? Just what does it take to be faithful to a professed allegiance? Understanding? Truth? Knowledge? Trust? What?
ReplyDeleteRed State is particularly obtuse about Sarah Palin. Time and again they get it wrong. They may want to reflect on the possibility that they might have less judgement than Sarah Palin; especially about what Sarah Palin ought to do. Sarah Palin is a natural leader:she gets the big picture; they worry about details. Bin counters cannot understand nor predict people with vision.
ReplyDeleteThanks for pulling out those comments..
ReplyDeleteYes, I think Governor Palin is owed an appology in regards to the misinformation being spread by our own side. It's a shame that it had to happen but at least we know now how certain bloggers feel about her supporters and a certain goup of their own (former in my case) readers.