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Rush Blasts Krauthammer on Palin
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Conservative intellectuals like Charles Krauthammer and George Will have not been shy about their disapproval of Sarah Palin as a potentially serious presidential candidate. A new article in the American Thinker wonders why Republicans must bow down to Krauthammer, a former speechwriter for Walter Mondale, and now Rush Limbaugh weighs in and concludes that in today’s media universe nobody, including Krauthammer, is capable of being universally respected.
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Comments (191)
insight
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 7:26amKrauthammer is correct. I do not want that rube Palin representing conservatism, “don’t cha know.”
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 9:10am“Don’t ya know” seems to be another term for Squishy Moderate at best, DEMOCRAT hack at worst.
Ron R’s 11th commandment
Report Post »“Thou shall not speak ill of other Republicans”
PaulQ
Posted on June 4, 2011 at 12:55pm@13thImam,
“Ron R’s 11th commandment
“Thou shall not speak ill of other Republicans”
but then Ron hadn’t met Sarah…
Report Post »Mr.G
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 7:05amDr. K is a pompus a$$ who has absolutely no understanding of what real folks believe or how they feel.
I for one am sick and tired of the typical politico and will walk the streets for Palin should she run.
Report Post »emmjayne
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 7:05amI like and respect both Rush and Krauthammer and wonder about Rush’s comments. Rush is upfront and gungho. Charles is thoughtful and analyzing. Does Rush assume that he himself is always right in his opinions?
Report Post »I was surprised by his criticism …sounds like sour grapes to me.
neverending
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 6:41pmTypical Rush – when you disagree you can see what you get.
Report Post »Thevoice
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 6:52amWe are so far past the point of thinking some how we will find some genius to elect as president. What we need is someone that will not be afraid to say …Boarder were closing it. Muslims ..Sorry your done. When you see our armies surrender to them or die for your evil misguided beliefs. You brought this upon your selves. And we the American people will no longer give a ounce of liberties for the sake of your evil . Then march a army foot by foot to Mecca what ever they use to stop us gets flattened. You go around nothing.They surrender or die that;s it. Top three months .And no rebuilding who and what is left it stays that way they live with the carnage they brought upon themselves. The economy..the EPA Gone One grade fuel thats it. Drilling mining ..You go through the state your going to work it….Education department Gone .The USDA ..Inspect food period. Department of transportation Gone the states fix and maintain. Flat tax …IRS gone ….Wars over, Muslims gone ..Homeland security tsa the whole bunch …Gone ..In the end America is brought back to where it belongs a winner a leader and free ..And the American people full of pride and determination again….
Report Post »oldandtired
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 6:50amSarah Palin has a better idea of what America is going through than Krauthammer does
Report Post »When was the last time he was out amoung the people and listening to what we have to say?
He’s just a DC Elite like the rest of the GOP! Just sit down little people and shut-up!
jmpoet2000
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 6:46amI don’t think that Charles Krauthammer understands what is taking place in this country at the moment. People are tired of lifetime politicians; they are now seeing that absolute power corrupts, absolute. The day of this or that( Republican/democrat) are gone. Both parties have failed America. The Republican Party was formed as a third party and may be replaced by another, if they do not follow what the people who put them there are saying.
Report Post »Flown Over Too Long
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 6:37amKrauthammer is not nearly as in touch with us common sense, non beltway conservatives as is Rush. Charles personifies the Establishment Elite, the Ruling Class – albeit on the Conservative side. Rush reflects those of us who stongly resent that ruli8ng class that has given us what we have now – a bankrupt, corrupt oligarchy of Big Business, Big Government held together by Big Lobbyists and Big Money -
Report Post »Palin is a threat to that “Too Big Already Has Failed” system — she fought it in Alaska and she will fight it in DC
GoSarah, Go Rush – at least someone hears us….Charles just wants to bew SMART – not fix anything
lonewolf57
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 6:23am“With him [Obama] we get a president with the political intelligence of a Bill Clinton harnessed to the steely self-discipline of a Vladimir Putin. (I say this admiringly.) With these qualities, Obama will now bestride the political stage as largely as did Reagan.”-Krauthammer on Meet the Press 2008
Yeah right Charlie.
Report Post »ofallon
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 6:18amCharles Krauthammer is to be taken with a grain of salt. He is pro-choice and shot down Christine O’Donnell rather quickly along with Bill Crystal. They are gatekeepers for entrance into the Holy City of D.C. Might as well throw in A.B. Stoddard who called Sarah Palin a “troublemaker” on Special Report last night.
Unfortunately, they can only allow feeble Mr. Romney into their gated community who blows wherever the wind blows but is so very predictable about doing what he is told.
Report Post »legendarytwo
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 6:08amKrauthammer is a parasite of big government. He will kiss Obamas butt when he can. A man with his interest above all others cloaked in intellectual reasoning that idiots fall for like Okie from Muskogee. Rush hasn’t sold out. He is trying to protect the America he loves. Krauthammer offers eggs while Rush gives you the bacon. Maybe Okie can understand farm talk.
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 6:05amCharles Krauthammer earned a salary working for Jimmy Carter, Walter Mondale & PBS. That should tell one all they need to know about the laughably termed “conservative” Charles Krauthammer . He’s a gold plated phony.
Report Post »mickie4
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 7:09amTed, you and Rush got that exactly right. I can’t do any better.
Report Post »psst
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 8:54amAnd if Will had any cojones, he would have told ABC to kiss his $$$ when they promoted the newcomer Steffy (of Lying bilLIE’s war-room and admn) to host the Sunday am show.
Report Post »ABC public reasoning was that Will was too close to republican polls since he was a writer for RR.
Now they again (passed him) and gave Amanpour the former CNN radical that post.
Will wants to be like by the MSM. Anyone w/ some cojones would not have taking being snubbed publicly (many times)like that.
Alan
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 5:52amI like Rush because he’s a republican who fights for what he believes in. He does not back down. That said, I also like Krauthammer, who displays some of the same tenacity. Conservatives aren’t afraid to disagree and argue a point, unlike the closed minded left, who will destroy you if you don’t walk in PC lock step. I say let both Rush and Krauthammer have their say. Also, I like Palin, a lot, and I feel Krauthammer is failing to see her true worth. She’s a straight shooter, willing to mix it up with anyone on the left. She‘s about the toughest conservative we’ve got willing to lead, instead of standing aside and observing as too many male conservatives in office are doing. So she’s not as politically astute as many are, but she’s willing to mix it up, and that we conservatives desperately need in our leaders.
Report Post »Marylou7
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 5:33amWhat I don‘t like about Krauthammer is it’s his way or no way. Will never forgive him for abanding Chris O’Donnell. When the people have spoken in the primaries then all other conservatives should get behind the chosen candidate NOT FEED THEM TO THE LEFTIEST IDIOTS. Charles Krauthammer broke the golden rule of politics. How’s his democratic candidate working out for him? Actually it could be exactly what he wants…could be he’s a RINO. He certainly acted like it in the last election and he is doing the same thing now.
Report Post »The Third Archon
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 5:21amWho is this “Krauthammer” everyone is speaking of? With a name like that he should be in some WWII video game that involves murdering Nazis with a chainsaw bayonet. I guess its not murder if they don’t have a soul ;D
Report Post »tomf
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 5:02amCharles Krauthammer is on TV to make money, pure and simple. He is one of the myriad of taking heads who spout drivel trying to impress people. He has an opinion, and you may or may not agree with him. He lives inside the beltway, hobnobs with the liberal elite and goes to their shindigs, is mostly associated with RINOS and liberals. Whatever he says his real motive for being a talking head is to be called to show up on the next show to enhance his income.
Report Post »Bigliardi
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 1:12pmPerfectly said…
Report Post »CaptRory
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 4:44amThere are people whom, even if you don’t agree with them, you should weigh their opinion carefully. In my opinion, Charles Krauthammer is one of those people. No one is infallible and opinions aren’t facts.. But he is intelligent and he has been around for a long time.
Is Sarah Palin still naive, one might even say ignorant, of larger global issues? I don’t know. I hadn’t thought about it as my attention has been focused mostly within our own borders. But its an important question. Whether you think she is or isn’t, it is an important question to answer. How much do you want your president leaning on his or her advisers? On which issues? These are also important questions.
It is important to have these answers regardless of what they are. They are important to having an open discussion. Its okay to have an unpopular opinion. Its better if you can back it up with facts. But just having the discussion is extremely important in a time where anyone who dissents is shouted down or worse.
Whether you agree or disagree with Mr. Krauthammer you should weigh his words carefully because you will almost certainly learn something. Have the discussion. Do the research.
Report Post »Andrew Smith
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 4:25amMr. K. is correct, as usual. Palin is not smart enough to be POTUS (she actually believes Jesus was someone more than a great thinker). The GOP needs to shed the “special folk” who believe their canon to be literal and nominate a candidate who believes in low taxes, low spending, federalism, capitalism, and constitutionalism.
Report Post »Mr.G
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 7:02amSo do millions, your point?
Report Post »captcooke45
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 4:23ami do not trust the krouthammer,he is part of the good ol boys club back there,whats needed is to kick all the establishment repugs butts out of office just to wake them up so they might start to listen to us ,then put the guys back in that will do what we ask of them and keep the rest of them out. sarah would make a very good pres,no one person runs this country, i know she would pick good people to help giude this country back on course, and, if we have both house&senate it will be much easier to get responsible policies in place,and, drill drill drill plus all the other good stuff. anyway, i hope she runs, i’ll put a sign on my prop alongside the freeway for people to see
Report Post »The Third Archon
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 4:22amI can’t believe the P.O.S. Rush made a good point–no one is going to be liked by everyone. Still Palin, is liked less than most. Besides which, she is a clueless, perhaps well-meaning, politician without the vision or leadership to lead America into glory once more.
Report Post »Jimtt500
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 8:09amThe REP establisment and LSM have done everything they can to vilify Sarah Palin and her family but despite a massive effort to destroy Sarah Palin, she is still on her feet and making a difference in the political world.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 9:04amUnlike Barry leading the USA into oblivion.
Report Post »My dogs stool could be a better leader than Barry
chasbronson
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 4:22amKrauthammer has become concieted and too big feeling.
Report Post »rickinnyc
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 3:58amRush shouldn’t be making more enemies his ratings have dropped 33%, that’s huge. All that he’ll be left w/ soon are his seasoned citizens:
http://www.businessinsider.com/rush-limbaugh-hannity-imus-radio-ratings-2011-5
Report Post ».45peacemaker
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 9:43amwhatever rush is still the king his ratings have been up, his listenership has never changed except to increase the man brings in billions for advertisement, thats why he got that huge raise in 09.
Report Post »1SSF
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 9:06pmRICKINNYC: The truth is Arbitron ratings fluctuate, as with other free-markets. (Oh-oh. “Free Markets”. There is that dirty word.) Furthermore, Jen Ortize is a liberal hack, spouting leftist talking points, and who doesn’t even think it is worth mentioning [in her article] the impact of last year’s election cycle to the market place. Moreover, it surprises me that the administration and the classic liberal mind has a reasonable explanation for every declining in the country – what supposed to be “up” is “down” and what supposed to be “down” is “up”, and yet it has nothing to do with failed Marxist policies – but lower than normal conservative talk radio ratings mean utter and complete failure in the market place! Yeah. Right. Fat chance and wishful thinking. Lastly, liberal talk radio can only dream of having one-tenth of the audience of either Rush or Hannity, even when funded by Soros and other foreign entities.
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on June 4, 2011 at 4:24amAH, sure, we believe you. Where do you get your info, dude? AP? CNN? HUFFPO? Snopes? LOL
What‘s wrong with you people who don’t believe that 75% of this COUNTRY is made up of PATRIOTS?
Report Post »The major think that GLENN BECK did for his country was to SHOW us all that we are not alone…THE BLOODY MSM almost had each of us convinced that we were alone…like hell we are. There are 3.5 times more of us than there are of you…and Trying to make ICONS like RUSH appear to be loosing his audience is just another ploy to try to depress his significant influence. GOOD TRY..NO CIGAR.
Jediusetheforce
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 3:56amYou go RUSH…Charles I believe needs to hold his tongue for once. His ego is getting to big. Soon I will have to pity the man(Charles Kracked) when he is washed away. Poor old fool.
Report Post »Aunt Nee Nee
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 3:54amI have always admired and respected Charles Krauthammer. I look forward to hearing his take on current events during Special Report on Fox News. His experience and insight are invaluable, however I have had serious disagreements with him on some issues. He is not always right.
Report Post »Fight for America
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 3:39amPalin isn’t one of the good ole boys. She doesn’t fit in to the Intellectual Elitists Club.
Who brought this country to where it is politically and financially today (from both sides of the aisle?
The good ole boys and the Intellectual Elitists Club.
Why do we wonder why America wanted change for the better instead fo the change it was sold in 2008?
She‘s not perfect and doesn’t claim to be unlike the talking heads who seem to ignore that the world right now isn’t working the way it did before. Maybe we need someone clean for a change.
Lately we’ve had Chicago style politics. Illinois is drowning in debt. Its kids are getting crappy educations. And for some reason people thought it was good to vote that stuff into DC. WRONG.
Someone with common sense and less ties to the past is probably a better choice.
Report Post »burnteye86
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 4:10amYou’re right, Sarah Palin is not a typical politician. I believe she’s honest (something lacking in Chicago style politics. Sarah Palin or my next door neighbor would be a better president than Barry Obama.
Report Post »3NeedyKids
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 5:04amI think you’re right on the money, Fight for America. My dad is an 80 year-old life-long republican, and he LOVES Sarah Palin, and thinks she can win. I’m a bit more skeptical on her chances, but I do think she has a better chance this time around than back in 2008, when so many in this country were blinded by the Obama light.
Report Post »avenger
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 6:20amGo SARAH !
Report Post »avenger
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 6:30amgo SARAH !
Report Post »roadmaster
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 8:26amPalin is a trailblazer – she is showing the way for mush mouth, weak kneed RINO’s who think they might want the job. They all are adopting some of her rhetoric and attacking the enemy where he is weakest. I hope she doesn’t run, but she’s got the guts to stand up to the media slime machine. She won’t change many minds that are already made up. All you hear from them is she’s a “quiter.”
Report Post »psst
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 8:41am@Burnt.
Report Post »My dog would make a better prez than Soetoro.
My dog is not a communist.
Jaycen
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 12:07pmAmen, FIGHT FOR AMERICA.
It really torques me off when pundits talk about “the experience needed for the position”. That’s not what the founding fathers had in mind.
Maybe it’s time someone with less experience inside the political machine got into the position. A “regular Joe” who’s going to make mistakes, but who isn’t tainted by the system.
People complain about Obama’s lack of experience, but he had TONS of political experience in Chicago. No, his problem wasn’t a lack of experience. His problem is his experience is steeped in the political corruption and cronyism of Chicago and Washington.
Report Post »Wilkins
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 3:34amKrauthammer, the tolerable conservative on MSM.
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 4:06amI respect Krauthammer’s opinion more than most. But i never substitute my opinion with someone elses.Although I do wish I were as “Schooled” as Krauthammer because he is a brilliant man.I did disagree with him some when he said that about Palin. I‘m sure she doesn’t know all that is to know about Foreign Policy but I also thought that was why you had advisors and surrounded yourself with people that were experts on such things. He did say however he did not think we wanted someone else in office that was “ In Training”. The reason Obama looks like and is in training he has surrounded himself with fools.
The only time Obama “made” the right decission (to get bin Laden) I will never believe it was his decision to kill him. I believe that was Penetta’s. I think Obama would have brought him back and put him on trial.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 4:26amI actually respect Krauthammer’s thought/opinion in higher regard then Rush’s. I do not always agree with Krauthammer’s opinion but he clearly articulates his thoughts and views. He does not try to manipulate or sway you, he simply does what he is paid to do and respectful gives his opinion. Krauthammer, IMO, wants no one to bow to him. He’d rather debate you respectfully and intellectually.
Rush disrespectfully gives his thought/opinion daily and anyone who challenges Rush is attacked by Rush. Rush doesn’t clearly articulate his view and is very very dramatic. Rush, IMO, wants people to bow to him and his thought. He’d rather not debate you but disrespect you unintelligently.
I can find agreement on opinions of both as well as disagreement. I prefer Krauthammer’s approach as it seems more mature/respectful and Rush’s is immature/disrespectful..
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 4:36amPalin is one who is outside of the mainstream, and is unafraid to make changes and challenges what has been the ‘established’ way things get done for so long of time, by both of the main parties. It is time for new blood and new ideas for saving the nation, which is going on now.
Krauthammer is entitled to his ideas, as we all are; it is in the disagreeing or agreeing with our own oppinions established that debate begins…when you surrender the choice of oppinions to another, then slavery and tyranny go hand in hand.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 5:46amKrauthammer has a precise calculating mind. Palin in my opinion is a rah-rah cheerleader. I have yet to hear her say anything convincing me she could handle the problems America. Pretty words with nothing to back them up are all that I see. I like Palin But I think she is not this country needs
Report Post »canuck44
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 6:06amIt is interesting that Dr K is probably getting more respect as a mouth than as a shrink. Within medicine many look at psychology and psychiatry as the most precise of the occult sciences. I heard
Report Post »Rush’s commentary which was respectful but entirely accurate…Will and Krauthammer are both inside the beltway “socially acceptable” conservatives with a very small “c”. (Will more so than Krauthammer). Neither of them sees Washington and their elite churns as anything more than normal and anyone outside who is not completely elite status is not likely to be a welcome edition.
avenger
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 6:19amit is time to trim chuckie’s arrogance.I used to like him,however,cannot tolerate this smug elite shet any longer !
Report Post »butterfly53
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 6:26amI really like and respect Krauthammer but feel Rush has his pulse on conservative America more than Charles. He speaks with people daily. I say, Go Sarah! and Down with RHINO Romney!
Report Post »GETLIFE
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 6:33amTrue, Krauthammer often has unique insights and analysis, but his Palin comments don’t fall into that category. They were pure conjecture about how he imagines Palin has or has not been preparing. Mere assertions– comparable to nothing– because so far we have seen very little of how other candidates have “prepared” their policy positions. Very hollow arguments –uncharacteristic for Krauthammer.
Report Post »Jackers
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 6:43am“Schooled” or not, I like Sarah Palin! She is a much-needed breath of fresh air, a go-getter and a true American patriot. We must stop basing all of our political opinions on Beltway political pundits, who are paid to lead us one way or another, and start trusting our own instincts…
America is desperately in need of real change… OUT with the typical “established” presidential “front runners” who will typically run the status quo and drive us over the cliff, and IN with candidates outside the Beltway who actually get it and will offer us real hope…
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 7:06amSISSYKATZ, I agree with your assessment. Unlike Obama, Sarah Palin will surround herself with the best minds who have the country’s best interest at heart, and will make the right decisions because of that. Her heart and soul are in the right place, unlike the current administration who is working just as fast and furiously as they can to commit jihad from within and destroy our freedom and way of life.
Report Post »dizzyinthedark
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 7:30amFrom the beginning of Palin‘s rise Krauthammer has been after her and for what reason I’m not sure, probably because he cannot figure her out.
I would like to hear more from Palin about how she would solve the ills of America’s problems, but then again she has not mentioned she’s running has she! With that said her record of running a State speaks for itself. She does not have to defend herself there as her record does. I really like how she is taking charge, sign of a leader, and this drives the MSM nuts as they believe they should be driving the bus. Sarah is telling and showing us right now what we need to know–what is great about America and being American. Also she is bringing the truth of America back. She is in charge, she is running her life and wanting all of us to know what is important right now. Anymore than that, Krauthammer, Rove and the rest who like to ‘control’ and think they have our best interest will have to take a ‘chill pill’ for now.
Report Post »The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 7:30am1) Rush has had “wood” for Palin for years…time for him just to admit he’d dump his wife for her if she would only leave her husband.
2) Palin MIGHT make a decent VP…but not up to the job as Prez.
3) Our biggest problem in the world is the M.E. and that situation would explode if a female president attempted to deal with it.
4) Palin’s “breath of fresh air, new ideas, not afraid to shake things up” will be worthless unless the house and the senate are republican controlled. What exactly has Obama done on his own in almost 3 years? Started a war (Libya), named a whole bunch of pathetic czars, gave the “go” order on Bin Ladin…everything else had to go through congress or senate hearings and so on. Which is exactly how the republicans have been stone walling him since the last election. Judging by the lame things many newly elected republicans have done, and even lamer things the Rino’s have done…it is not a sure thing that we will keep the house next go’round…much less take the senate. So, we’d be looking at a minimum of 4 years of gridlock.
5) Palin has waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy too much baggage and skeletons in the closet. Not only will her rivals in the primary smear her badly, but if she does somehow get the nomination, Obama’s team will be merciless.
6) Be real…the RNC selects the candidate based on who they will back and who they instruct to endorse her. They like the staus quo and are not going to back a boat rocker.
Report Post »beebacksoon
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 7:31amsissykatz
Report Post »Yeah, Obama would have had Eric Holder find just the right state, NY, or their “favorite state”, AZ, to hold never-ending trials.
I’d be surprised if Palin jumped in the race, however, she’s had almost 3 yrs to “brush up” on world politics if she does.
jeffyfreezone
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 7:39amI wanted to address what Okie said, and it was getting too long so I decided to quote Mary Matalin, here goes, “a day without Rush Limbaugh is a day not worth living”. I think this quote sums it up for me. Dr. K sold out when he rolled to dinner with Obama, and has had a soft spot for him ever since. He can be rented with breadcrumbs of respect, and will roll over the views of average Americans and national figures to endear himself to insiders and media types every chance he gets. I find his whoring disgusting!
Report Post »lectron8
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 7:48amI like Charles, but do realize who he is. Palin’s treatment and timing reminds me so much of the late great RR. They all called him just an actor and much worse. Still he played the media like a fiddle. He came to rescue U.S. from the horrible JC. I don’t see anybody but SP riding in to rescue U.S. from this mess. Clearly if the media were honest SP has much better creds then BO. Doesn’t need the teleprompter, and has already been strip searched thoroughly. Run Sara Run!
Report Post »Jimtt500
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 7:54amAs governor, Palin demonstrated many of the qualities we expect in our best leaders. She set aside private concerns for the greater good.
She succeeded to a remarkable extent in settling, at least for a time, what had seemed insoluble problems, in the process putting Alaska on a trajectory to financial well-being.
While other states reel under staggering deficits, budget cuts, and protests, Alaska has built up a $12 billion surplus, most of it attributable to Palin’s tax. Galvin estimates that it has raised $8 billion more than Murkowski’s tax would have. But given the corruption that plagued the PPT, a better benchmark might be the tax it supplanted—the one put on the books after the Exxon Valdez spill. By that measure, Palin’s major achievement has probably meant the difference between a $12 billion surplus and a deficit…
On the big issues she left the state in better shape than most people, herself included, seem to realize or want to credit her for.
Palin’s achievement was to pull Alaska out of a dire, corrupt, enduring systemic crisis and return it to fiscal health and prosperity when many people believed that such a thing was impossible
Report Post »carnifex
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 7:56amCharles represents the “establishment” Republicans. Who are our nominal partners at best. We carry the same name, but they don’t represent us. Us being outside the beltway conservatives. Inside the beltway conservatives LIKE the way the government is, just wish it would slow its growth to a more manageable rate. Analogous to a Boston Pops concert featuring country music, or a Farm Aid concert featuring Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels, and Hank Williams (Senior and Junior). The one thinks it is more refined and fru-fru, but the underlying gestalt is what is different. The Farm Aid is big and boisterous. The Boston Pops restrained. And even though they’re playing the same genre of music, few fans would recognize it as such, and absolutely refuse to cross over to hear the other side. I myself have an eclectic taste in music so I listen to both sides, some I like , some I don’t. What makes us more sustainable than the Democrats is that we do have choice to listen to either one. Democrats, well Liberal progressives I should say, have almost an revulsion to hearing a dissenting voice. A different genre of music. They think ‘their” style of music is superior to any others, and anyone who doesn’t recognize that fact is just stupid. So they try to establish what I call a “Tyranny of Goodwill”. You will listen to MY music cause its the best! The horrific thing is that because they assume they are in the “right”, they see nothing wrong with imposing their vi
Report Post »HappyStretchedThin
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 8:03amAnyone else notice how the average word count of comments skyrockets when discussing Krauthammer?
Report Post »kralspaces
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 8:13am@The_Almighty_Creestof … what Palin baggage are you referring too? MSM’s creations?
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 8:37amI enjoy how informed Krauthammer is,
HOWEVER, I believe he calculates everything from a political STRATEGIST pov.
WE THE PEOPLE, however, SHOULD CALCULATE everything on what is best for The U.S.ofA.!
As such, it is reasonable that we come to different conclusions than Krauthammer.
Report Post »He is still worth listening to, though! We always need tactical / strategic analysis.
I’d have him in my cabinet any day!
kaydeebeau
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 8:37am@ Okie. you obviously don’t actually listen to Rush and are just spewing the tired, old, incredibly false narative of the rest of the drones who don’t listen to Rush either.
Provides specific cites with links to the proof to substantiate your claims regarding Rush (fyi – Huffpo and other blogs do not qualify as reliable sources)
Report Post »Eblaze44
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 8:50amKrauthammer – a Mondale (democrat) speechwriter is now considered a conservative – Black is really white and white is black. The leopard may change his spots – but a liberal socialist democrat – seeing is believing and I don’t believe this one.
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 8:56amGeorge Will, Bill Kristol, Carl Rove and Charles Krauthammer try to be king makers for their RINO candidate buddies. They are part of a cabal that always try to take out any serious competition for their RINO buddies. They are part of the reason that Repubs have such a bad record for picking losers as presidential candidates. These days, FOX seems to be part of this cabal. They look down their noses at fly over country folks and operate as Repub candidate gatekeepers where only “properly schooled” candidates need apply. Frankly, we have had enough of their ilk. Just look at where we are and how we got there.
Report Post »Stuck_in_CA
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 9:13amThere’s a reason, Rush is #1. Rush is right.
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 9:25amI love reading the comments on how Sarah Palin is one of us.
Sarah Palin at one time was one of you, not anymore. Sarah Palin no longer shops at consignment stores. She’s a VIP at Neiman Marcus now.
She was shopping at White Plains NM a couple of nights ago after store hours. (don’t ask me how I know that ). I could care less if Blazers believe it, but it is true.
Nothing wrong with Palin shopping at Neimans, she has every right to do that, but this argument that she is one of you, that went out the window as soon as she sold out. And she did sell out.
Report Post »stogieguy7
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 9:31amI saw what Krauthammer said on O’Reilly and he was RIGHT. Palin has a lot of good attributes, but lacks the knowledge of history (i.e. the background) and he pointed this out. Also that she has had the time to educate herself and has chosen not to do so. He’s right on both counts.
Although I agree with her on most topics, she comes off as unintelligent AND her resignation as governor both count against her in my view. Her resume is weak and, after all, that’s a key thing that you look at when hiring someone.
And those of you who are big Palin fans, don’t bother lecturing me about how Obama is less qualified. Dumb argument – we now all know how bad it is to have an incompetent president. That Obama had no business being elected is no excuse. He is a disaster.
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 9:40am@Akmiikeus
You are probably right about Sarah spending a lot of money. What women wouldn’t if they were rich like she has become. She is a star. She did earn it and it is hers to spend. Making (and spending) money is a good thing.
Sarah Palin has been there and done that the same as us. She has a fresh memory of being ordinary and that is a whole lot better than most RINO’s and other 2nd or 3rd generation wealthy folks, some of whom are very fine people. In the end, I doubt she will run because of her past experience with a corrupt media and such RINO luminaries as Carl Rove, Charles Krauthammer, and other gatekeepers like them on FOX.
Report Post »Dan
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 10:09amYou mean “Inside The Beltway Krauthammer”. The same one who thought and stated on many occasions that Reagan would never win the presidency.
Krauthammer = has been.
Dan
Report Post »jeffyfreezone
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 10:09amI agree with everything polwatcher said about the RINO cabal except the ‘Fox cabal’ stuff. I don‘t watch Bret Beir’s roundtable if Dr. K and Kristol are there, but I LOVE Steven, Jonah, and Tucker. I will always watch those guys. Kristol is a mini Dr.K wannabe. Come to think of it, when I see Kristol on ANYTHING I quit watching. As for Akmiikus, cut this woman some slack! She has spent the past three years being politically disemboweled and she STILL scares the poop out of the LSM and regular Americans LOVE her guts and tenacity. I know I could not have endured the continuous hammering she takes. She keeps smiling and pushing.
Report Post »techengineer11
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 10:12amIs Krauthammer Jewish? That really doesn’t matter I suppose but it may help provide a little insight on why he offers absolutely no empathy for Sarah Palin. While there’s a lot I like about SP she would simply be another Israeli whore and America already has enough of them.. By the way, AIPAC has already granted her permission to run if she so chooses.. Nice of them I know.
Can‘t we just return to do what’s best for America and focus on returning America once again to a Constitutional Republic?
Seriously it appears that Ron Paul is the only man that will be willing to redirect our attention to the Constitution. Or maybe a Jim DeMint if he decides to run but I believe he’s an Israeli whore too.. I wonder what our Founding Fathers would have thought about all the dual citizens in America today and all of those who hold allegiances to foreign nations?
Report Post »fatjack
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 10:21amI have lost all respect for chuckie boy. I dare him to make my decisions. Hes a RINO and in my opinion makes him dangerous.
Report Post »jnobfan
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 10:31amEveryone agrees he is a smart guy but he is also a straight up Republican Party guy.
Report Post »He will do everything he can to get a Mitt Romney, John McCain,Bob Dole type as the GOP candidate. Thats his opinion and I respect it but strongly disagree.
I will not vote for another Mitt,John or Bob.
Polwatcher
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 11:21am@Jeffyfreezone
I agree with your comments. My reference to FOX and the RINO cabal is mainly due to what I see as Roger Ailes gives more authority to his middle managers and they happen to belong to the RINO club. While there are still numerous conservatives on FOX that are not RINO, the leading opinion makers are RINO. FOX is still the only decent channel to get our news but they recently have a RINO accent to them.
Report Post »jeffyfreezone
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 11:58am@Polwatcher
Report Post »I agree RHINOs have some juice at Fox, but it’s still the only place where real conservatives have a voice.
Jaycen
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 12:04pmMost of the time, Krauthammer is spot on. Lately, he’s been way off base in terms of people like Palin and Beck.
When I see him try to take them apart, he loses his normal hold on substance. It makes me wonder if he’s not too tied to the old Republican leadership.
Report Post »red1
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 1:42pmI thought Krauthammer’s crticism of Palin was fair and I agree with him. It doesn’t make me like Palin less. She does need a greater education on history and foreign affairs. I still think that if she runs, she will be the best man in the race. I found George Will’s comments to be less fair however.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 1:44pm@Okie
Are you serious? Rush does not clearly articulate his views?
Sorry my friend, but if you think he is not clear, you are not listening.
You may not like what he is saying, but a lack of clarity is certainly not one of his characteristics.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 1:48pm@HappyStretchedThin
Yes
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 3:04pm@KayDeeBeau
I have listened to Rush, but no, I do not any longer. I‘ll catch some clips and talking points but I don’t tune in everyday. IMO, it seems he spends more time being dramatic then articulating his idea and finding solutions. Krauthammer is calm and lays his OPINION in a rational manner, non dramatic. Please notice I think for myself and agree with both and disagree with both OPINIONS on occasion.
Just like Glenn crying everyday now, I personally don’t like that and I honestly see no point in a grown man getting on radio and tv and bawling. I feel he is being dramatic and I personally in my opinion do not like it and see no need for it.
If you do not like my opinion, sorry, don’t read it. Have a great day.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 3:14pm@RightsOfBilly
I probably said that backwards.
Rush is dramatic is his articulation where Krauthammer is non dramatic is his articulation is how I should of said it. One end is Rush huffing and puffing and the other end is Krauthammer who could put you to sleep.
That’s what I liked about Glenn before he started crying everyday. He articulated his views pretty clear and with the mix of some drama. He was the in between.
You think Palin is running? I’m not so sure.
Stay safe.
Report Post »Rashomon
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 3:38pmWhen Palin visits all 57 states, then she’ll be as smart as obama
Report Post »JRook
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 4:19pmWell Rush is finally right on one thing. He (Rush) doesn’t deserve any respect, at least not from an intellectual or citizenship point of view. A true national disgrace.
Report Post »Eraldo
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 4:25pmGod Bless Rush!!!
Report Post »JRook
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 4:34pmHave you actually listened to some of Palin’s comments during this family vacation. They are at best unintelligible. As George Will say’s who in their right mind would give her access to anything associated with federal office let along nuclear weapons. I am still waiting for her to utter something other than a criticism of Obama or other Republicans. Her proximity and comments regarding Romney were so so trailer park. You can‘t fix stupid and you can’t fix low class.
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 7:16pmI’ve raised my eyebrows a few times over what Krauthammer has said and recently George Will too. I’ve been wondering if I misunderstood or if my radar was right on. After reading some of the others thoughts. me thinks me should listen me inner self and accept it more often. It’s usually right on. And, Rush seems to see through most of the “stuff” pretty accurately.
Report Post »bombshelterbob
Posted on June 4, 2011 at 12:58amI gave up on establishment, elitist republicans along time ago. Sarah Palin should wear these jackasses’ disapproval as a badge of honor. I’d vote for Palin in a heartbeat for two reasons:#1: I’d like to see a real/rational American in the WH for a change; and #2: to piss off all the inside-the-beltway boobs.
West and/or Palin 2012
Faith-Food-Firearms-Gold-West/Palin The perfect survival plan
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on June 4, 2011 at 4:19amYOU GO RUSH!!! While you’re at it: add BILL O’REILLY…he’s got the same snide, condescending attitude toward SARAH as Charlie Gibson had…even tho‘ he knocked Gibson’s interview with her…then minutes later turns around and insinuates that she doesn’t have the “book learnin’” to match OBAMA.
R U KIDDING ME? All Obama (and BUSH) and all his COMMIE CZARS (and creeps like AYERS and DOHRN) SUNSTEIN et al…have are COMMIE-PLANT TEACHERS’ educations…in other words they have been BRAINWASHED by these creeps…. SARAH has the real education. O‘REILLY hasn’t read her books. I also despise how he has treated GLENN BECK… Beck is good natured about it, and maybe, being a woman, I pick up the insults under the breath from O’Reilly…I mean, Glenn says O’Reilly has been a great friend…gees louise…I‘d hate to have him for an enemy if that’s how O’Reilly treats friends… WE need to applaud GLENN and keep supporting him. I’m in hopes that he will have a show on at the same time but on the WEB…it’s going to be very difficult not being inspired by him on a daily basis!!!
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on June 4, 2011 at 4:45amAlso, you can read PALIN‘S AMERICA BY HEART and then tell me Sarah doesn’t know History; the current state of WORLD AFFAIRS… how many people know that she’s been diligently learning and sharing and making tremendous efforts to connect with all of us. SHE is the real deal. READ HER BOOK(S).
Report Post »stormcrow53
Posted on June 4, 2011 at 9:52amThe only time I thought Palin slipped up is when she was doing what the McCain handlers ordered her to do. Beyond that she and her family has been incessantly and dishonorably attacked by the Progs and their propaganda machine and the paid mercenaries of gossip that they hire and has handled the entire blitzkreig against her with grace, wit and guts. I don’t see any other Republican out there (except for Bachmann) with the same amount of courage, stamina and charm.The Progs have lied about Palin from the beginning. The Republican elites and bluebloods are worried about a third party? The GOP is the third party. I will never vote for Gingrich or Romney. Never, never, never!!! If I have not made myself clear let me repeat: NEVER!!! The line has been drawn. No more McCains! No Gingriches. No Romneys. No Snows. No Collins. No way, no how! NO LIE! You will not have my vote!!! I will write in my choice. Cut the bull and cut the budget!
Report Post »dominke
Posted on June 4, 2011 at 7:16pmIf Charles was so smart as he thinks he is ,why is he not running for something? Charles opinions are coming from the liberal left. He is old school with democratic mind. Most of the commentators could not run a hot dog stand.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on June 4, 2011 at 11:15pmRun Sarah RUN!!!!
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