That was a hoot. All those people reading my little blog and getting so upset. Who knew there were so many people who still enjoy hearing Palin talk? Then again who knew Palin supporters were smart enough to read?
There sure were a lot of comments about how old I am. You want in on a little secret? The picture on the top there was taken several years ago. I look even older now. But I still have my figure! Now Margaret, on the other hand, looks terrific. She walks everyday. Eats right. She’ll out live the whole lot of us.
My favorite thing about young people is that they never look back. They are always looking ahead. That’s why when they see someone like me – and by “like me” I mean old – they see a life almost over instead of the life that has been lived. If I could give them just one piece of advice it would be to make sure you get to the end of your life with no regrets. Don’t misinterpret. I didn’t say with no mistakes. I said no regrets. If the worst thing I have done in this world is calling Sarah Palin a bitch then I haven’t lived much of a life. And if it’s the best thing I’ve done then I would have a lot of regrets.
I lived through McCarthyism. I don’t recall anyone being asked to shut up. As I remember it, the tactic was to use people’s words and writings and their relationships with others to suggest that they were unpatriotic, unAmerican and a communist sympathiser. Now who does that sound like? Oh yes, an aging beauty queen from Alaska who became governor because a whopping 114,697 Alaskans voted for her. She beat her opponent by 17,000 votes which is almost twice the population of the town that elected her Mayor. And she got a national platform because McCain was desperate to get support from the Republican base – otherwise known as the 28% of Americans who still think Bush is doing a good job.
When someone is talking during a movie, I ask them to be quiet. If they are on their cell phone, I tell them to shut the hell up. When a radio station plays music I don’t like, I change the station. When a news station gives platform to someone like Sean Hannity or Ann Coulter, I tell them to shut the hell up. In my day, the local and national news shows went to great lengths to let you know when they were providing an editorial or opinion piece rather than reporting the news. Only newspapers seem to do that these days and even then it can be hard to tell when you have left the news pages and started into the editorials. Rush Limbaugh – not news. Not fair and balanced. Certainly not excellence in broadcasting – now that one’s a real laugh riot. Rush Limbaugh is like me – old, fat and opinionated. The difference is that I am also funny while he is just old and fat. Neither of us is news.
You know back in school I loved science. Most girls hated the day the frogs arrived. I loved it. Dissecting them to see how they worked. Fascinating. I think that is why I like writing this blog so much. For me it’s not about what I have written, it’s about the comments that follow. I read each one of them to see how everyone reacts to what I have written. And that last batch was a doozy.
This 28% of America intrigues me. I really would like to figure out how they work. So I began to dissect the comments. A lot of it was child’s play. Sticks and stones sort of stuff. Like the following comment:
“You Silly dummies!”
My, my but there is a blog I would love to read. It’s a shame she didn’t leave an address. Kind of reminded me of our old friend John McCain. He wanted to be mean but he really wasn’t very good at it.
And let’s get the really stupid stuff out of the way. It took this “senile old bitty” about 1 minute to research and discover that, in fact, Barack Obama is a U.S. born citizen with an authentic birth certificate. I mean, my God people, that is the best you can do? At least give your beloved Sarah Palin some credit. If the guy wasn’t even legally qualified to run, that idiot would have surely made that her stump speech rather than some hard to follow, loose association with a college professor named William Ayers. Enough with the birth certificate already. At least uncover an illegal war or approved torture inside the military before you get your panties all in a tangle.
Oh and one more thing. That Messiah bit. The Chosen one. How about we wait until he actually walks on water before we start heaping those kinds of expectations on him. However, he has performed one miracle to date – He became America’s first black President. He didn’t turn water into wine but he did manage to turn North Carolina from Red to Blue. That has to count for something.
Now some of the comments actually were a little more interesting.
One person first writes that he is shocked at my hate speech because I called a few politicians idiots and morons. But then he goes on to write this about every politician:
“Everyone since ol’ Abe has been a lying scumbag. Not a good one in the whole bunch.”
So I guess it just shades of gray. Idiots and morons is hate speech but lying scumbags is a love fest. I wonder if he read my earlier rants when I called them bitches and asses. I guess that would be considered really-hate speech requiring my immediate execution. I do appreciate his broad sweeping approach to it though. Not just Obama but EVERY politician since “ol’ Abe”. Good Ol’ Abe. Did I mention that Abe and I used to date? I’m almost 83. Quick. Do the math.
Here’s one that requires a little more studying to get. See if you can find the hypocrisy. It’s not apparent at first but it’s there:
“You and your cronies are obviously uneducated sheep and think that the constitution is something that to take lightly, well I don’t. If you are not part of the solution than you are part of the problem. At least those people that you bashed are trying to educate people and protect your rights. They do, whether you like or not, have the people of this great country at heart. Not so much can be said for you. You are the one that needs to sit down and shut up! Reep what you sow!”
Ignore the spelling and grammer errors. I’m sure she was typing fast and trying to read the bible at the same time so we’ll give her the benefit of the doubt. Although she does like Palin so quite a bit of doubt should exist. But did you see it there at the end? The part where I am the one who needs to sit down and shut up. According to her, I am bad because I told Sarah Plain to sit down and shut up. So to let me know just how bad it is that I have taken the constitution so lightly (read: Free Speech), my punishment should be to sit down and shut up. That and I need to “Reep what I sow.”
Hypocrisy can be kind of tricky. She almost pulled it off as well as Rush, Sean and Ann. But let’s give her a break. After all, those other guys have had years of practice. However, she did make me think. When you have an outlet like Rush and Sean that gives you an audience day in and day out to millions who think you are there to report the news… well then the expression “As you sow, so shall you reap” takes on some real meaning because those guys are sowing a bunch of seeds. And the rest of us have to live with the “what you reap” part.
But of all the comments that were left. My favorite was from someone called simply “The Watcher”. Sounds so mysterious. Kind of like Big Brother. He started off pretty good when he wrote this:
“I guess it’s true. There are people who do not get wiser with age, instead, they get more bigoted and more opinionated, and more blind. I don’t blame it on age, though. Somewhere in your life you chose those qualities to embrace. I hope some day you wake up and dump them.”
Not bad. At first I thought he might be a nice young man who was just caught off guard by my sailor mouth. Seemed even intelligent compared to most of your run-of-the mill Sarah Palin supporters. He left a few more messages. They too were not bad:
“Palin is a woman, and a classy lady. Love her politics or hate them, it matters none, nothing even vaguely as crass and vile has ever come from her. The real sign of intellect, is being able to use the other person’s words and ideas against them – with honesty and truth. This rabid propaganda is not the work of an admirable person, but of a bitter, angry, spite-filled narcissist.”
OK. Forget that part about Plain being a classy lady. I mean that is just stupid. But the rest of it is pretty good, don’t you think? That part about using the other person’s words against them. Now folks, you have to admit, that is good writing. I really thought the two of us might even become friends. But then he had to go and write this:
“Pity them. Their sense of betrayal when they discover Obama is not who and what they think will be painful to see. Strong people are not threatened by the failure of others. These people don’t even have a soul. ”
Ouch. That “no soul” part really stings. Kind of reminds me of our old friend Elizabeth Dole and her “godless American” attack against her opponent. Note to The Watcher: she lost that election.
I gotta tell ya folks. You tell someone to shut up and sit the hell down and what you are really saying is that you don’t want to hear their nonsense anymore. You are tired of their ripping the country apart all in the name of rating wars and advertising dollars. But when you tell someone that they have no soul… well that ‘s just downright mean. Don’t cha think? By golly. You betcha!
Thanks for stopping by everyone. Sorry you had to see all that mess along the way. I think some of you deserve a piece of pie for how you handled it all. Thank goodess Margaret was out of town. I hope you still want to come back again. Really. I mean it.
There are certainly a whole lot of particulars like that to take into consideration. That may be a nice level to deliver up. I supply the thoughts above as normal inspiration but clearly there are questions just like the one you deliver up the place the most important thing shall be working in trustworthy good faith. I don?t know if finest practices have emerged round things like that, however I am sure that your job is clearly recognized as a fair game. Both boys and girls feel the influence of just a moment’s pleasure, for the rest of their lives.
By: Normand Addair on April 7, 2011
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WHAT MAKES YOU A LEFT OR RIGHT GOVENMENT
If you pay taxes to the government and the government then give you social programs like Healthcare Medicare Welfare and better schools and fight for equal rights. YOU ARE TO THE LEFT! If you pay taxes to the government and the government then want to start wars that they don’t pay for. Wants to turn Healthcare over to Wall Street attack and blame and laid off teachers fire police officer and firemen and women! YOU ARE TO THE RIGHT! If you believe in equal right for all American! YOU ARE TO THE LEFT! If you are against women “right to choose” and against gay marriage against legalizing weed! YOU ARE TO THE RIGHT! Today right wing conservative Republican Tea Party people are against the rebuilding re-tooling of America under President Obama! They want their country back they want government to stay out of social security! YOU ARE TO THE RIGHT! Today left wing liberal Democrat want to stabilize the country putting the power in the people hands! Too close to corporate America too close of oversea businesses! YOU ARE TO THE RIGHT! Not telling the American people your achievement under President Obama! YOU ARE TO THE LEFT! Passing a 350 billion dollar stimulus package and not explaining where or what you did with the money! YOU ARE TO THE RIGHT! What is so wrong with left right consevative liberal Republican Democrat! You the American citizen are asked to be on the side of one of the two! AGAIN…..If you pay taxes to the government and the government then give you social programs like Healthcare Medicare Welfare and better schools and fight for equal rights. YOU ARE TO THE LEFT! If you pay taxes to the government and the government then want to start wars that they don’t pay for. Wants to turn Healthcare over to Wall Street attack and blame and laid off teachers fire police officer and firemen and women! YOU ARE TO THE RIGHT!
By: Tyrone on October 30, 2010
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I think Sarah Palin on top of being plain stupid is a hypocrite, she is a hired hand of the Republican Party to say what she is told to say! She’s on a 15 day tour of spreading hate and attacking President Obama, she never was a hockey mom, you can’t be at your kids hockey game when you’re in Las Vegas. I always thought Palin was a idiot, but since she quit her job, and turned into a paid spokesman for the racist “Republican Tea Party” she prove it.She smelled money,and fame over the American people,she has lost self respect and that of a lot of people. It’s too bad she let the almighty dollar ruin her life and now her kids life! I wonder who watches the kids while the mom and daughter are doing the Hollywood scene. Sarah Palin is a direct reflection of white Republicans……phoney! Un American and stupid is an understatement when talking about Sarah Palin. Today on the “View” Levi Johnston was interview his claim to frame was impregnating Sarah Palin underage daughter. Now the 20 year old unemployed high school drop out Levi is running for Mayor! He is just as stupid as Sarah Palin! But the women on the View didn’t asked any hard question. They made light of his ignorance and creating a child he does not see or take care of financially! Whoopie even stated that she didn’t want people to see him as a joke! Sarah Palin came on the scene and attack and made false allegation about Senator Obama. Then did a interview and the world saw she was a idiot and should never be near the White House! After the interview Sarah Palin blame her lack of knowledge and stupidity on the interviewer! Levi didn’t do that he just stated I DON’T KNOW!
By: Tyrone on October 18, 2010
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you are Delightful!! I just discovered your blog via a web site I post on.. someone linked your ann coulter comments.. you make me miss my grandma marty more than I already did!
Please continue sharing your insight..
ty so much..
By: Joan on February 24, 2009
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By: T100P TEN 23/2/2009. And Top Posts WordPress English 3/12/2008OP « Kopanakinews’s Weblog on February 23, 2009
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Helen, I’d propose to you if only Harold weren’t in the way. Thank you for your wonderful blog!
By: Nguyen on January 3, 2009
at 10:13 PM
I am convinced that the wrong turkey was butchered after the pardon.
By: minnesota gabe on December 14, 2008
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I’m a registered Republican of 35 years and I voted for Obama.
As a military veteran, a college graduate and a mother I am so offended by the Republican parties affair with this woman.
As an American with friends throughout the world (thanks to my military experiences) I am profoundly embarrassed that this woman was chosen to be the VP nominee.
I will not support any Republicans in 2012 if this woman has any prominence.
By: Sherry on December 8, 2008
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Thanks guys for setting me straight! lol My faith in (and love for) Helen and Margaret has been restored!
By: SGIME on December 8, 2008
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HERE’S A NEWSFLASH!! Maybe LIBERAL PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANS pray to God themselves, and, lo and behold, maybe the prayers of the LIBERAL PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANS were answered THIS time?!
*******
My father (now deceased) was a minister. And was known for slapping his congregation upside their collective heads. . . he really upset some folks with one of his sermons when he talked about the fact that 1) God is not Santa Claus, and 2) prayer is not wish list, and 3) sometimes God says NO.
To this day, I remember that sermon and the reaction of the congregants. And to this day, when someone goes on and on about why God didn’t answer their prayer (granted their wish) I often find myself echoing Dad’s sentiments – “Maybe God said NO and you refused to listen.”
By: Greytdog on December 7, 2008
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omg I am so glad I wandered onto this site! You make my day. Keep it coming.
By: lori on December 6, 2008
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Something I’ve learned over the years…
You gotta name it before you can deal with it.
The Bush Depression™ ®2008
☮Δ
By: Whirled Peas ~ ☮Δ on December 6, 2008
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There you see! 28% of all Americans and Alaskians are well educated and know that I am the right president!
Oh deeeeer, I will go hunting tomorrow. I am sooooo excited! It will be fun!
By: President Sarah Palin on December 6, 2008
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There you see! 28% of all Americans and Alaskians are well educated and know that I am the right president!
Oh deeeeer, I will go hunting tomorrow. I am sooooo excited! It will be fun!
By: President Sarah Palin on December 6, 2008
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Helen, Margaret and all,
Here is another Bush Lame Duck Roll Back. Sad
http://thepoliticalcarnival.blogspot.com/2008/12/rachel-maddow-bush-rolling-back.html
By: JuneauJoe on December 5, 2008
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One of your readers said, “At least those people that you bashed are trying to educate people and protect your rights.”
They are tring to educate people?!? Educate them about what? How to lie, cheat and steal without getting caught? Didn’t Caribou Barbie goe to 5 or 6 schools to get a 2 year degree? Didn’t her 2 oldest children drop out of high school? Where is the logic? Caribou Barbie got her degree in journalism and cannot string together a sentence?
Helen, I know you live in TX, and I’m stuck here in TN. But these rabid Palin fans must come from the south. You know, where they never want to spend any kind of money on education. It just simply boggles the mind, people who think she is a great politician. You don’t even need an education, just reality and common sense! Jeez.
By: mary on December 5, 2008
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Sgime: My mother is 86 & dissected frogs in H.S. -she went on to become an RN & had to dissect a cat in nursing school (which she had to hunt up on the streets outside her school…yeah, real nice, but true, nevertheless!)
Keep up the great work, Helen…I treasure every single day with you!
By: carolanana on December 3, 2008
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Helen, you make me laugh so hard. There really is no use trying to talk sense to the knuckle dragging 25% percenters (ie: Elisabeth Hasslebeck). The Iraq war was a good thing, George Bush is misunderstood, everything is Clinton’s fault, Palin will be president in 2012 and there is a war on Christmas. The remaining 75 percent in this country needs to try and work together to clean up the mess as well as creating a better future for our children and grandchildren.
By: Abby on December 3, 2008
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Greytdog-
I really appreciated your personal illustration, in your mom, of the point that while some activity may not be common, it doesn’t mean it is not occuring .
My dad , an early and practising proponent of outdoor science education, hiked his 7th and 8th graders all over the real landscape of biology, geology, botany, etc and by the early 50s had them making and using simple solar ovens to cook their picnic lunches. While it is now common for that age group, dad ticked off the high school by teaching his kids algebra because they were ready for that next step. I remember one big flap with a high school administrator who actually WHINED ” we don’t know what to do with those kids now…” to which my pop , Mr Practical, simply answered “Move ‘em on to the NEXT step… they are ready. Age appropriate curriculum is a guide , not a law.”
“In fact she was so enthralled with the discovery of science in her life she actually thought about medicine as a possible career, but instead answered her life’s calling to be a minister.”
Your mom sounds like one of the jewels all we ladies can point to as we move forward…A multi-faceted shining example of a well rounded, well lived life. Helen shines with a similar light in her sharp insightful comment… and Margaret, in her quieter way, too.
By: Alaska Pi on December 3, 2008
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Just a little OT clip to start the day:
YES HE CAN!!!
~ PEACE ~
By: Whirled Peas on December 3, 2008
at 9:44 AM
..most excellent rebuttal of all the crackpots who didn’t get what they want for Christmas; another four years of aimless dog paddling… You are truly a breath of fresh air! Your newest regualr reader!!!
Grantman
By: grantman on December 3, 2008
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“Dissecting frogs didn’t become common in colleges until the 1920s, and it wasn’t common in high schools until much later.”
And with a reported age of 82, that would give her a birthdate of 1927, placing her in high school in the early forties…
By: Charles on December 3, 2008
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