Sarah Palin: Politically Correct March Madness

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Here's the latest from Sarah Palin, as posted on her Facebook Notes page:

Warning: Subject to New Politically Correct Language Police Censorship

March Madness battles rage! My family and I join millions of Americans enjoying college basketball’s finest through March Madness. Underdogs always get my vote as we watch intense competition bring out the best in these accomplished teams.

The Final Four is an intense, contested series (kind of like a heated, competitive primary election), so best of luck to all teams, and watch for this principle lived out: the team that wins is the team that wants it more.

To the teams that desire making it this far next year: Gear up! In the battle, set your sights on next season’s targets! From the shot across the bow – the first second’s tip-off – your leaders will be in the enemy’s crosshairs, so you must execute strong defensive tactics. You won’t win only playing defense, so get on offense! The crossfire is intense, so penetrate through enemy territory by bombing through the press, and use your strong weapons – your Big Guns – to drive to the hole. Shoot with accuracy; aim high and remember it takes blood, sweat and tears to win.

Focus on the goal and fight for it. If the gate is closed, go over the fence. If the fence is too high, pole vault in. If that doesn’t work, parachute in. If the other side tries to push back, your attitude should be “go for it.” Get in their faces and argue with them. (Sound familiar?!) Every possession is a battle; you’ll only win the war if you’ve picked your battles wisely. No matter how tough it gets, never retreat, instead RELOAD!

- Sarah Palin

"We can't spare this woman. She fights!"

- JP

Palin: After July 26, "I can really call it like I see it"

Another sign that Sarah Palin will be even more outspoken as a private citizen than she has been as Alaska's Governor was given in a remark she made in an interview with the Associated Press:

"Once I am 'Sarah Palin, Alaskan,' I can really call it like I see it," she said.

The governor also hinted at this Friday in a message she posted to her Twitter page which she indicated that she was counting the days until:

"less politically correct twitters fly frm my fingertps outside State site"

The AP, in a surprisingly balanced story, reported on the reception the outgoing governor received in the remote Alaskan village of Unalakleet:

More than 100 people packed a community center and bingo hall to greet the outgoing governor as she signed a bill continuing state subsidies for rural electricity.

The town, known locally as the place where the East wind blows, was an unlikely stop during Palin's final days. A remote collection of unpaved streets on the Bering Sea, the town is so remote that is only reachable by plane and most residents get around by ATV or by foot. There are few cars.

But this is what Palin loves best: Reaching out to Alaskans, no matter how remote. She barely had time to eat lunch - king crab and salmon and a barrage of homemade desserts - as families surged toward her, trying to shake her hand and get an autograph. Pictures of the governor were not enough. Residents wanted to talk to her and pose with her, even as an aide tried in vain to shield the governor and then get her to leave quietly.

Palin smiled through it all, basking in the attention. She nodded sympathetically as a man told her of a relative in Iraq. She hugged a mother whose baby has Down syndrome, as does Palin's youngest child Trig. She signed every post card and datebook thrust in front of her.

As has been her practice, the 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee declined to engage in any talk of a potential run for the White House in her future.

- JP