The VP Debate

You betcha, I watched and I'm am sure glad I did dont'cha know.

I thought Sarah Palin met the very low expectations she had coming into the contest. She was very able in repeating her lines and coming across as an attractive small town beauty queen turned GOP saviour. Those who like her undoubtedly loved the debate last night.

However, those of us who were looking for substance continue to be frightened of the prospect of Sarah Palin in the White House. She answered questions she wasn't even asked, ignored the topic of discussion and regurgitated the same old Republican talking points I have been hearing my whole life. If anyone watching the debate still buys into Republican ideology , they certainly heard it repeated dutifully by the woman from Alaska. But those who see the need for real change in this country probably did not fall for the "cutsie" factor and certainly did not want to consider the prospect of living through more of the same old Bushonomics and foreign policy ideas. Also, how she could gush about Ronald Reagan over and over while trying to ridicule Biden for criticizing our current President was beyond ridiculous.

So. I agree with the polls that Biden won the debate. Some may once again be fooled by Palin's attractiveness and sunny demeanor, but I think most people are ready to move beyond the superficiality that has defined the modern Republican movement. No more old movies stars or fake cowboys and certainly no "hockey moms". What we need is serious thoughtful people bringing about true reform to this country. Sarah Palin came no where near crossing that critical threshold.

UPDATE 10:00PM

I just wanted to pat myself on the back once again (twice really)for being proved correct - well ahead of the curve.

First, remember here and here where I expressed the concern that Palin was a megalomaniac who wanted to use the office of the Vice Presidency to further her extreme agenda? Well, here is some proof of my correctness. Remember, it is now vogue among Conservatives to say the elections serve as their ONLY check on their power. They believe, once elected, they can do whatever they please. Palin, from her comments last night, does plan on using the position of VP in very powerful and frightening ways.

Second, I have received some grief today about calling Conservatives out for their superficiality. I argued that Palin's good looks and charm have blinded some on the right into not seeing her incompetence and (see above) megalomaniac tendencies. Well, here's a little gift from one of the most influential Conservative writers in America. Rich Lowry wrote this today ... read it and go ewwwwww.