There’s no reason to pretend. The only person of significance last night at the Republican National Convention was Sarah Palin. I don’t think that I can recall a speech with more riding on it than Gov. Palin’s speech last night. In the midst of the media frenzy surrounding her, Gov. Palin came out swinging. She not only showed the national media that she would not be intimidated, but she also showed them that they are objectively wrong in trying to decrease the Republican ticket’s chances of getting elected in November. She had quite a few zingers. Some of my favorites were, “I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a “community organizer,” except that you have actual responsibilities.” , and, “when the cloud of rhetoric has passed … when the roar of the crowd fades away … when the stadium lights go out, and those Styrofoam Greek columns are hauled back to some studio lot – what exactly is our opponent’s plan?”’
Honestly, I feel sorry for anyone who is unfortunate enough to get in this woman’s way. Her speech last night might have come across as a little confrontational, but I don’t blame her. In fact, I don’t think that she could afford to come out as less than confrontational. With all the unfair judgments that the media has thrust upon both Gov. Palin and her family, it was necessary for her to show everyone that she too can play hardball. I congratulate Gov. Palin, for doing exactly what needed to be done, and saying exactly what needed to be said.
To watch the other speakers from last night, click here.
