I was expecting something else from Sarah.
http://youtu.be/JDrhVR8d2Gk (http://youtu.be/JDrhVR8d2Gk)
I can die now.
Huh.
I admit it, I am surprised.
My first thought after watching the video:
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Her creationism status (//http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/Bright-Green/2009/1119/going-rogue-is-sarah-palin-a-creationist) has long been up in the air (//http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2009/11/15/69364/palin-book-evolution/) and the video isn't much help because it's an old clip from back in her Veep-and-Weep days, and obviously, whatever she (I'm looking for a word that is similar to "thinks" but doesn't involve actual thought) is no longer of any relevance. So, meh. *shrugs*
Holy mother fucking dick tits ass cunts. That's like hearing Bill Maher say Republicans and smart in a positive way in the same sentence 0.o
I've long held the belief that her perceived stupidity is just a facade; if you're too brainy, the Republicans will run from you.
Quote from: "Broede"I've long held the belief that her perceived stupidity is just a facade; if you're too brainy, the Republicans will run from you.
I think she is an idiot, but I don't think she is as big of one as she puts on, yah. And her stupidity I think is more one of culture than just being straight-up slow.
Has she ever spoken in support of creationism in schools before? I can't remember her saying much on this topic at all. I also wonder why she was never called out on the carpet by her fundamentalist political supporters for making such a comment. Maybe she was, but if so, I missed it.
Quote from: "SGOS"Has she ever spoken in support of creationism in schools before?
Yes. I linked it.
Quote from: "the article"During a televised debate for the 2006 Alaska gubernatorial race, she was asked whether creationism should be taught alongside evolution in the state's public classrooms. Here's her response, according to the Anchorage Daily News:
"Teach both. You know, don't be afraid of information. Healthy debate is so important and it's so valuable in our schools. I am a proponent of teaching both. And you know, I say this too as the daughter of a science teacher. Growing up with being so privileged and blessed to be given a lot of information on, on both sides of the subject – creationism and evolution. It's been a healthy foundation for me. But don't be afraid of information and let kids debate both sides."
Quote from: "Hydra009"Quote from: "SGOS"Has she ever spoken in support of creationism in schools before?
Yes. I linked it.
Quote from: "the article"During a televised debate for the 2006 Alaska gubernatorial race, she was asked whether creationism should be taught alongside evolution in the state's public classrooms. Here's her response, according to the Anchorage Daily News:
"Teach both. You know, don't be afraid of information. Healthy debate is so important and it's so valuable in our schools. I am a proponent of teaching both. And you know, I say this too as the daughter of a science teacher. Growing up with being so privileged and blessed to be given a lot of information on, on both sides of the subject – creationism and evolution. It's been a healthy foundation for me. But don't be afraid of information and let kids debate both sides."
Hmmm. A politician saying opposite things for two different audiences. Who would have thought such a thing could happen?
I love how she uses "as the daughter of a science teacher" in both ways. She's just literally saying the opposite of her previous answer, using the exact same structure and delivery, without even blinking about the hypocrisy.
She's smart enough to know creationism has no real credibility, but plays to that audience for votes and/or money..
Quote from: "AllPurposeAtheist"She's smart enough to know creationism has no real credibility, but plays to that audience for votes and/or money..
You have just defined "politician." Which means-gasp! she is one!
Quote from: "Solitary"I was expecting something else from Sarah.
http://youtu.be/JDrhVR8d2Gk (http://youtu.be/JDrhVR8d2Gk)
Funny how she doesn't practice what she preaches. She came to Texas and joined Gov. Perry promoting that evolution be taught as a theory that had no proof of being real, and that Creation was the true science that should be taught as Intelligent Design.
Quote from: "mykcob4"Quote from: "Solitary"I was expecting something else from Sarah.
http://youtu.be/JDrhVR8d2Gk (http://youtu.be/JDrhVR8d2Gk)
Funny how she doesn't practice what she preaches. She came to Texas and joined Gov. Perry promoting that evolution be taught as a theory that had no proof of being real, and that Creation was the true science that should be taught as Intelligent Design.
As others in this thread have said, classic politician. Politicians from both sides do this all the time, and they have been doing it for a very long time. It's just now we have the internet to record everything they say publicly, so it's much easier to catch them in the act.
Back in the day, before the hand of John reached out and pulled her into the forefront of national political debate, she was pretty well liked up here. It was after she got picked as the Republican vp candidate and put under a microscope that she showed her flaws. I felt sorry for her.
As a lifelong Alaskan it was pretty cool, even to a democrat like me, to have our governor make it on to the national stage. This one clip is just about the only good moment she's had since 2008. Then to follow up a constant stream of bad interviews, to quit her job halfway through her term, really finished her as a serious candidate for any office.
Quote from: "Eric1958"Back in the day, before the hand of John reached out and pulled her into the forefront of national political debate, she was pretty well liked up here. It was after she got picked as the Republican vp candidate and put under a microscope that she showed her flaws. I felt sorry for her.
As a lifelong Alaskan it was pretty cool, even to a democrat like me, to have our governor make it on to the national stage. This one clip is just about the only good moment she's had since 2008. Then to follow up a constant stream of bad interviews, to quit her job halfway through her term, really finished her as a serious candidate for any office.
I spent a winter in Alaska before she ran for VP. I know she was well liked. Never heard a bad thing about her. But national politics is a much harder game, and done in front of a much more intense media. After she entered the national scene, I began to think she was a risky selection my McCain, or whoever was responsible for putting her on the ticket. She seemed like a wild choice by a desperate party.
Quote from: "Broede"I've long held the belief that her perceived stupidity is just a facade; if you're too brainy, the Republicans will run from you.
Not her problem.
The only reason she says "accepted principle" is that Couric said it three seconds before Palin opened her mouth. If Couric hadn't said accepted principle I doubt Palin would have ever said that. Palin stumbled through the entire interview and this question was no different.
This is going to cost her half her base. The other three people are going to seriously consider their support too.
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