Where the real death panels areSarah Palin may have sounded batty accusing Obama of creating “death panels” to determine whether the sick and elderly should live or die, but they do exist, in one form or another, all over the world. Even in the US.
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Win dinner with the Palins!
With Levi Johnson recently revealing her taste for something called a “Crunchwrap Supreme”, lovers of fine dining will no doubt be chomping at the bit to bid on eBay for a dinner with Sarah Palin. Bids are already up to US$37,700, so get in fast, foodies!
In the battle of Johnston vs. Palin, the winner is Vanity Fair
America’s favourite redneck and former-future-son-in-law of Sarah Palin, Levi Johnston, has been making waves in the media with a candid interview for Vanity Fair. But the media is divided over whether his “expose” justice served or just sleaze.
PODCAST: The rise and rise of Levi Johnston
NPR looks at how a monosyllabic 19-year-old from nowhere Alaska has become one of the most in-demand interview subjects in the US media, and the people working behind-the-scenes to shape and promote his public image.
Why Palin’s death panels are like Hitler’s testicles
Familiarity breeds belief, explains behavioral scientist Peter Ubel, and much like the myth of Adolf Hitler’s third testicle, the more people who hear Sarah Palin’s claim that the Democrats are advocating “death panels”, the more likely people are to believe it’s true — even if theyr’e told it’s not.
Is Sarah Palin writing her own Facebook notes?
Every time former Alaska governor and VP candidate Sarah Palin writes something on her Facebook page, the press goes nuts for it. But come on, says Gawker: they’re far too coherent, well-argued and grammatically correct to have ever been penned by Palin herself.
Harriet Harman: the new Sarah Palin?
UK Deputy Leader Harriet Harman — a tenacious hard nosed feminist — is “bringing politics back to Westminster” in her role as the stand-in PM.
Palin to become the next golden tonsils?
Former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin is keeping quiet about her future political plans, but rumours abound that her dulcet tones are headed for the airwaves. Could she be the next Rush Limbaugh? You betcha!
Video of the Day: William Shatner reads Sarah Palin’s farewell speech
“Master thespian” William Shatner reads Sarah Palin’s resignation speech as it was truly intended to be performed: as a beat poem.
Palin’s last day: it’s all about the money
It’s Sarah Palin’s last day as the governor of Alaska, and still no-one’s entirely sure why she’s leaving. But according to the Christian Science Monitor, her departure is at least partially motivated by money.
Palin’s resignation: the edited version
Sarah Palin’s resignation speech was never going to be the Gettysburg Address, but it still lacked, er, polish. Just how bad was it? Vanity Fair let their sub-editing team loose on a transcript to find out.
Palin fundraising has echoes of Obama
Sarah Palin’s fundraising haul this year has mostly come from small, grass-roots donors. It may not give her huge economic clout going into 2012, but, says Nate Silver, as Obama discovered, small donors often turn into activists and voters.
Palin into insignificance
Has Sarah Palin quit as Governor of Alaska so she can make big bucks? Probably, writes Hendrik Hertzberg.
Sarah Palin’s WashPo op-ed
In an opinion piece for the Washington Post, soon-to-be-former Alaska governor Sarah Palin makes her case against Obama’s cap-and-trade energy plan.
Palin and the politics of resentment
Sarah Palin’s combative resignation soliloquy, though much mocked by prognosticators of all political persuasions, has an equally vociferous and more powerful constituency, argues Frank Rich.
Biden and Palin agree; media treats them differently
When Sarah Palin says it, it’s stupid. When US VP Biden says it, he gets graded on a curve, says Joe Taranto about reaction to their comments on Israel’s military rights against Iran.
There’s still hope for President Palin
Sarah Palin may have resigned her post as Alaska’s governor. But there is a way for this impressive candidate to become Pres, says Fred Barnes… in, say, 2020.
5 good reasons Palin quit
Forget the pregnancy and presidential rumours — Palin’s reasons for leaving are multilayered and largely personal. Time wraps the most important factors that insiders say went into her surprise decision.
Guy Rundle: Palin will be back, oh yes she will…
Palin’s proud know-nothingness may have thrilled the guns-n-god crowd, but intelligent conservatives knew that she lost far more votes than she gained.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: The First Dog/divine hand relief kerfuffle continues
Crikey readers weigh in on Dog and Christianity (again), Ronald Biggs, wage restraint, Tee Vee, Tour de France, MJ and Sarah Palin.
Sarah Palin: why did you quit, crazy lady?
So why did Sarah Palin resign as governor of Alaska? Is she running for President? Is she knocked up again? Is she just plain crazy? Wonkette covers all the speculation currently doing the rounds.
The trouble with Sarah
Palin’s life has sometimes played out like an unholy amalgam of Desperate Housewives and Northern Exposure, writes Todd S Purdum in a timely profile for August’s Vanity Fair about her future, and what McCain’s staff really thought of her.
Palin quits, splits GOP
The surprise resignation of Sarah Palin as Governor of Alaska has left the Republican ranks divided — should she have seen out her term? Can she still shoot for 2012? Politico speaks to those in-the-know.
Letterman rally draws more press than protestors
A protest rally against David Letterman over a joke about Sarah Palin and her daughter attracted 35 members of the media… but only 15 protesters.
