Sarah Palin should be banned from politics.

Palin will never sniff the Presidency. It's honestly sad that she is still in the public arena. Most if not all of my friends are smarter than she is.

O yeah and the Tea Party is a bigger joke than Palin is.

I'd vote for her just for the lulz.

I like how you want to ban someone from politics because they misspoke but you aren't calling for Obama's or Biden's heads after all the stupid crap they say. Obama doesn't even know how many states America has and Biden attempted to cajole a crippled man out of his wheelchair by cheering and telling him to "Stand up so everyone can see you".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap2Cg_FDRy4

The gaffes of the current sitting P and VP are far greater than that of someone who isn't even a politician,

Regards

I don't think Palin could raise the money to win a bid. Tea Party candidates did alright in primaries but some got slaughtered at the polls. Presidential elections are different... I don't see big donors coming out in favor of Palin since she doesn't have any idea what she is doing.

Yes, we all know Sarah Palin isn't the brightest politician in the world, especially when it comes to foreign affairs. I mean she can only talk about "common sense conservatism" so much before she actually has to answer questions with substance. For the sake of the republican party, I hope she doesn't become a candidate.

As for saying stupid things, the Bush slip-ups were extremely publicized. Most people can name a few off the top of their heads. But Barack Hussein Obama has had just as many himself. Messing up # of states, saying healthcare costs can decrease 3,000%, not knowing how to say corpsman, and many more that I can't remember. But hey, he gave himself a solid B+.

She misspoke. What is the big deal. Obama's teleprompter broke and he thanked himself.

People shit on Palin so much, but she is the epitome of a skilled marketer. The woman was a little known governor and know she is a multi millionaire and an extremely powerful promoter.

Everyone hates the tea party and then in the same breath they complain about the government moving too far from their roots. You cant win with people. Don't bother trying to get a grass roots movement going because as soon as you do people will call you extremists.

The demographics on the typical "tea party" supporter are clear. Middle class, educated, and older. Sounds a lot more stable and worldly than a bunch of 20 somethings who think they know everything.

Well, banning Palin from politics was obviously an exaggerated expression, but what I got out of this is that it's sad that politicians actually have to be or even become "average" in order to appeal to the public. And perhaps the other way around -- "average" politicians and candidates appeal more to the common people. I mean... I don't know about you, but I would like some smart people in power. So why are we aiming for mediocrity?

Most people thought Barack Hussein Obama was smart. Ivy league educated. Great orater. Smart and black, even, I mean there are very few of those.

We see how this turned out.

10% unemployment (But really more like 16% unemployment). Hundreds of billions of money wasted on extremely unsuccessful. Healthcare reform that will ruin the industry. Actually believing in global warming, and promoting cap and trade (we all know how incredibly dumb this is). Probably some more that I can't think of because I'm more focused on the Cowboys v. Saints game right now.

Yeah, but Sarah Palin is the "stupider" one.

***** yes, I know this is put together from a select few individuals and in no way represents the average sarah palin voter******

just thought this was funny :D

Anthony, you're embarrassing yourself at this point. And confusing the religious right in the political sense with people that have beliefs (however moronic) and practice them without intruding on others just shows that no amount of schooling will make an illogical hack logical.

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/opinions/view/opinion/In-War-Against-the…

and more: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/22/palin-wont-waste-time-o… durrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr can she even form coherent sentences? cmon son, this bitch is an embarrassment. She is a great example of why democracy fails.

How am I embarrassing myself? I made a statement, you came back with insults and biased opinions. I refuted what you say and you just keep coming back, talking in circles.

To say Palin is a puppet is to ignore the fact that she successfully ran and won the governors race in Alaska. She was also selected as a VP candidate entirely to win the female vote and as a counter to the first black president. After the election she was discounted and thought to be a splash in the pan. Since renouncing her position as the governor in Alaska she has gain significant support, following and political power.

Also, no where did I say I support Palin or would vote for her. I am just stating a fact.

And thank you for clarifying your distinction between politically religious individuals and non politically religious individuals. I still think you are way too judgmental for your own good.

http://www.gallup.com/poll/144491/palin-unfavorable-score-hits-new-high…

Palin is obviously a polarizing candidate. She is so on purpose. Here approval/disapproval numbers indicate this. The fact that you don't see McCain in any polls anymore indicates to me that Palin knows how to spin a story. This is called being politically savvy. Respecting this is about respecting the game. Plain and simple. Don't agree with it, don't disagree, but it is what it is.

Jerome, you can call me all the names you want. Your arguments are weak and you don't back them up. Only one who is looking illogical or silly in this thread is you.

Wait, so Obama refuses to be on Fox or even recognize their reports and this is cool, but Palin says she is not going to let someone who is openly hostile towards her have an interview and this is stupid? I completely agree with Obama and I completely agree with Palin. Why waste your time.

I saw that Atlantic article and yeah, Palin messed up a little with that. I also 100% support her message that parents should be deciding what kids eat and not the government. Why is that so hard for people to accept. The government needs to focus on fixing the budget, finishing the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and reducing its size. Let parents make the lunch choices.

I'm extremely bemused by this entire thread. Since I don't want to get between WSO's own version of John Rocker... er... I mean Jerome Marrow... and Anthony, I'm going to let them duke out their own opinions and watch from the sidelines as John Rocker fails to bring a valid and unbiased argument to the table while taking Anthony's point of view with a grain of salt. I gotta stay unbiased in the matter, but my money's on Anthony to win this. Sorry John Rocker... er... Jerome Marrow, but looks like the odds are stacked against you.

To the OP, banning some one from politics is like banning people from drinking, it won't work. If Palin wants to run for President, she'll go through the exact same process as everyone else that wants to run under the Republican or Democratic banners pursuant to them meeting the criteria of being able to run for President. As long as you have the support of your party or are able to fund your own campaign and are able to get enough support that you are added to the ballot for whatever race you are running, then go ahead and run.

You may not like the candidate, so you won't vote for them. Do not, however, propose something that takes fundamentally alters the way we are allowed to choose our leaders. As much as I hate many politicians (and I've been vocal about that here), if people want to vote for them and they are elected, then they become our representatives and we have to deal with it until either they are elected out of office, they hit their maximum term limit or they step down.

Plus, there have been people that are supposedly far brighter than Palin ahemJon Corzine* elected to run more important states and have done a far worse job than she could ever do.

What is so funny is I would never vote for Palin either lol. I want someone a little more middle ground and without the social issues.

All I want is a smaller government, less taxes and reduction of the deficit. I think efficiency and cutting wasteful spending could achieve all of these goals without really hurting anyone. Alas, simple is not politically attractive.

I just hate the blatant bias people have and the dismissive attitude towards her. The chick is playing a part and doing a good job. If you asked anyone before Obama won if Palin would still be relevant two years later everyone would laugh at you.

Why is Bush being brought into this?

You call Palin a dumb ass and then say she is politically savvy. I am confused.

I am the king of biased opinions? How so? I have changed my opinion a bunch of times on this board once information was made light to me. I have strong opinions and I am welcome to a debate on them.

You think she is an embarrassment. I think electing someone because he repeated Hope repeatedly is a joke. To each their own.

anthony for president!

Thanks Peter. I didn't realize government dictating a persons private life is not exceptable because it makes financial sense. Yet another reason not to have government paid for healthcare.

Uncle Sam, stay the fuck out of my private life.

Sorry, I watch mainly the BBC and Bloomberg TV. Never been on zero hedge before.

This thread is for people with opinions. Go form one and then come back.

1) Get real. This entire thread has been full of opinions. Nice of you to take one single comment, out of context, and attempt to use it to validate your point.

2) Yes, Uncle Sam, get the fuck out of mine and everyone elses personal life. I do hope you agree with that statement.

The government has a couple of real obligations. Last time I checked, regulating my diet for me was not one of them. I do not support government intrusion in its citizens personal lives. I think people have the right to make decisions that effect themselves and to deal with the subsequent consequences.

I am beginning to consider your posts to be nothing other than a weak attempt to troll. Please change course and prove me wrong.

I'm watching her on Hannity now. She is a complete clown..... what has America come to?

When I say I want the government out of my life I am not talking about the mayhem. I am talking about the government not treating me and other Americans like a child. We do not need certain foods banned. We do not need laws forcing us to buckle up. We do not need countless regulations and restrictions for things that only effect us.

This is not to say I think the police department should be disbanded and people should fend for themselves. I simply think that the government should not interfere with the normal functioning of peoples lives.

I also do not think I am somehow special because of my education. If stupid people want to over eat, smoke, drive without a seat belt, who cares? They are taking the risk and they will have to deal with the results. I think it is perfectly fine to resent an overbearing government that has grown continually and over reached its boundaries. I think it is perfectly fine to criticize and push for it to be restricted and reduced because at the end of the day the government is wasting OUR money.

Also, I am just as stupid as everyone else. Just because I have an advanced degree in one field does not mean my intelligence transfers to other areas. Doctors continually fall into this trap. I believe that this was one of Socrates main points. I am wise because I realize how little I truly know.

from a European perspective, Palin comes across as so utterly retarded, she is probably right now the prime reason why Europeans believe all Americans are complete idiots. Someone like this should not be active in the public space in a serious role. Palin could be like a popstar or something where her bimboish qualities are more appropriate.

See, there is the problem. When government subsidizes people they have an incentive to infringe on freedom. Government should ensure companies abide by law, not step in and play mom and dad.

Yes, I think the seat belt "law" is nothing more than a revenue generator. The small fine, irregularly enforced is a pretty weak deterrent in my opinion. People are told repeatedly that wearing a seat belt saves lives. I wear mine and make those who ride with me wear theirs. I do it not because I care about a fine that I would most likely not receive. I do it because it is common sense safety.

See, when you start making arguments that the government should do things because it is safe or to protect us from ourselves, you start on a slippery slope. How about the government should have cameras in every home to make sure we go to sleep when we should because drowsiness has been shown to be as unsafe as driving with a couple drinks. How about regulating what we eat, the clothes we wear or the behavior we engage in. Sickness costs all of us money through reduced productivity and it can be reduced through regular hand washing and a better diet.

Real easy to start down this road.

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

Disregarding traffic lights and signals endangers those around you.Not wearing a seat belt endangers only yourself.

Enforcing the rules of the road IS a job of the government (aka police). Enforcing personal behavior is not.

So the govt should not be involved in first time drivers who are too dumb to know right from wrong and more often than not prefer not to wear a seat belt? Should we let them just die because they are acting irresponsibly therefore it is their problem ?

Again, you are talking with the idea that everyone thinks like you do. Believe me, most people out there are not like you. There is a lot of ingorance out there, it is amazing. This country especially has a huge problem with education. You either got the money to afford a good one, or you are left out and all you have is very basic education. Not sure where you live, but if you r in nyc or any other big city, than you are not seeing the rest of the real population out there. This is a huge country, and the more you go and check out the inner states, the more you will realize that it is pretty bad.

U r thinking that everything is efficient on its own and no one should intervene. Well so didn't we learn anything from the past few years from wallstreet? Didn't we get in huge trouble because greed took over and lending got drunk ? And no one was regulating anything, yet look at what happened, people took advantage. And that's what will always happen, people will always take advantagd if they think they can get away with it.

Now everyone is bitching against obama for wallstreet regulations etc. But i mean, so what the hell r we supposed to do ? U let them play, and they end up stealing. You regulate, and u r a communist. The tsa gets strict, they are rapist. They let loose, they are not doing their job.

At the end of the day, all the tea party really is is abunch of frustrated closed minded people who only complain wihtout even having an alternative that makes sense. Good luck wishing on no tsa, no govt and no wallstreet regulation. This country in six months would get bombed all over, and banks would collapse because let's face it, most of them are really worthless and a few of the greedy ones will profit while the economy goes to hell. Then i wanna see what the tea party is gonna say.

I am liking you more and more Future.

1) I do not think people think like me. I assume everyone things differently. That is why I want people to make up their own choices. You give an example of young people not buckling up. Can you point to some data that shows a $65 dollar ticket is the difference between a kid putting on their seat belt? What about all the other unsafe things they do? Fines and tickets for that also? I believe in personal responsibility, plain and simple. I don't tell you what to do, don't tell me what to do. That avoids all these sticky little issues.

2) I have no problem with government regulation or making laws. I do have an issue with government pretending like they are the white knight with everything. Government played a part in creating this mess (some will debate how much of a part, but I think we can agree that the government pushed for relaxing lending standards as a way to increase mortgage lending diversity). My point is the government does a lot of feel good things, but does not pay attention to the ripple effect these things have.

China had a one child policy to reduce their growth rate. Now they have an imbalance of boys to girls. unforeseen consequences.

3) I do not live in NYC. I am from a very urban area, grew up in a very rural area, went to school in a dying city and now live in a big city. I know full well about educational opportunities. If you live in NYC I would suggest looking at Baruch. State tuition and a great reputation.

4) I support your statement about the people and their hypocrisy. We hate regulation and then act like children when we have to fend for ourselves. I think there needs to be much more common sense with things. What I would like to mention is your TSA comment. The government set these rules and regulations. They act like our parents, but only offer the illusion of safety.

5) The Tea Party does have a platform, but I will admit, I think it needs more work. The "party" which is really a misnomer since it is more of a movement, is extremely new. What is important is people are extremely tired of seeing their hard earned money taken from them, only to be wasted. They are tired of government promising to solve a problem, but only multiplying them. Some people believe in liberty and freedom. It seems like every day the government is slowly chipping away at this.

No where does the tea party mention that they want to gut the NSA, FBI, CIA, etc. What they do want to do is reduce the size of the government and eliminate non critical roles. Anyone who has interaction with the government can plainly see these "workers" have no incentive to do anything but the minimum while looking forward to benefits and a retirement that non of us in the private sector could dream of enjoying.

I'm a conservative independent who votes GOP in most elections. But there's no way I'm gonna support Sarah Palin if she runs in 2012.

I see the other side of the argument. Politicians work for the people, and they should represent the "common" folks. I agree with this, but there's a clear line between being a down-to-earth politician who understands the people and someone who is downright ignorant of the important issues facing us and has shown no desire to learn the issues. Palin clearly belongs in the latter group. Her ignorance, quitting the governorship after 2 years, and being a celebrity figure, make her downright unpresidential. She would easily be the most unqualified person to become president, if she were to win. And her presidency would do enormous damage to this country.

For what it's worth, I think Obama was unqualifed as well. The liberal media gave the guy a free pass.

Damm, I miss Bill Clinton.

No way in hell she gets the nomination or enough votes to win. She belongs in the category of Rush Limbaugh. The Republicans need to start grooming a candidate real fast though because she is taking up way too much lime light.

Mr. Future watch this.

We need Mitt Romney and then another up and comer for VP, someone like Rick Perry or the Governor of Indiana Mitch Daniels. Ideally I want Chris Christie for VP, but he needs a few more years to "incubate" and clean up NJ.

No way in hell Mitt gets the nod. I would love to vote for him, but it is going to be a cold day in hell that an ex finance guy gets the nomination. I can already see the negative attack ads in my head.