Sarah Palin, and the elusive interviews

I just caught a statement on the news from a Republican campaign strategist. We all know how much speculation has been circulating as to whether Sarah Palin will be giving interviews, and therefore allowing her record, positions, and other specifics to come forth into the light of day. Of course, speculation is only speculation.

What I saw, however, was a little frightening. This campaign strategist seemed quite agitated by questions aimed at him, and the question that set him off was, "Is Sarah Palin afraid to be interviewed"? In his agitation, he overextended a bit, and responded with a resounding, "We run the campaign"! Ah, well okay, then. This doesn't sound too promising for Americans.

One would think that for all the hoopla about her experience and 'know-how', their campaign people would be tickled pink and excited for "we the people" to hear how she answers those tough questions about foreign policy, and her executive experience. But, then that would mean that the election was actually for, "we the people", wouldn't it?

If the only difference between a hockey-mom and a pitbull is lipstick, then I really need to hear more about her fundamental principles and premises regarding foreign policy. If this is not possible, then we need to keep her finger away from any important buttons on the console.

John and Sarah tout:

• Honesty, integrity, and honor. Yet, they signalize secrecy regarding Sarah Palin. The American people wish to make informed choices with all cards up on the table, yet they are kept indefinitely waiting in the dark. Will her record not stand the test of scrutiny?

• They tout giving government back to the people, and they claim that they work for the people. But, does that not begin with allowing the people to make an informed choice at the starting gate? Do they really work for all American people, or just the party base? After all, they repeatedly state, 'We are all Americans'. Well, then we need to hear you answer the tough questions, Sarah Palin.

The campaign managers 'run the campaign', which is fine and well. In a way, I suppose. However, it kind of rubs the wrong way, and seems to exude 'authority, and control'. I'm shaking my head in dismay as I write this, because in reaching for authority and control, they also have to be maintained, and what usually happens is that someone eventually makes a mistake in the endeavour. It's a hard road to travel. As we've seen before, one way to maintain this is through fear and secrecy. In other words, bully-tactics, which just may be appropriate for a pitbull, after all. Immoral, unethical tactics, and coming from the party that touts the high moral ground.

Is this what 'we the people' want?

We are waiting, Sarah Palin. Just make sure that too much time doesn't pass, lest swing-voters swing that door in the direction of your behind. Another day of campaign tactics, and verbal poo.





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