As a proud Palin supporter I saw, clearly, last week that she was not going to run.As it turned out I was right and I still hold to my decision not to vote for any other GOP candidate-especially Romney. I will write in Palin even if she endorses a candidate.
Frankly the economic mess coming will destroy whoever is elected-Obama or the GOP candidate and it will be better if Palin runs in 2016 untainted by the mess and with a new broom..
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Here's what I posted last week
Although it may turn out otherwise, it seems to me as if Sarah Palin will not run for president in 2012. Her repeated statement on Greta Van Susteren's show that "you don't need a title to make a difference", her legal action against the publishers of McGiniss's book (which might distract from a campaign) and her upcoming visit to Korea during a scheduled GOP debate, all seem to me to point to that conclusion.
That I am not alone in feeling this way a quick glance at the comments from her most loyal supporters at Conservatives4Palin would confirm straight away-there is much sadness and melancholy there.
Am I personally upset at the prospect, do I feel somehow "betrayed" or taken for a ride by Palin for all the columns and support I have given over the last two years? Heck no-I called it as I saw it, and still believe in the policies and principles Palin stated and embodies. If she is not the vehicle to progress them so be it and good luck to her. My guide in commentary life is the same one that sits on the masthead at "The Other McCain" website;
"One should either write ruthlessly what one believes to be the truth, or else shut up." — Arthur Koestler"
Do I give a damn what people like Doug Mataconis says about Palin supporters (and Stacy McCain absolutely skewers Mataconis)-hell no. People who are afflicted with the psychological problem of Palin Derangement Syndrome are in a much worse mental condition than those who dedicated much of their lives and time to Palin Support Syndrome-one is positive view of life and the other, PDS afflicted, is indicative of a sour, distorted, hateful internal life.
In consideration of Palin not running, and yes, in contradiction to the leftist meme that all Palin supporters are naive die-hards, we actually consider life without Palin, I wrote two articles which I reproduce (with the titles in red) below. the first sets out what I would personally do if she didn't run and the second looks to a possible alternative political future e.g. a third party scenario if nothing changes in the political arena.
The one positive from Palin not running, should that be the case, would be I would "get part of my life back". The negatives, apart from the loss for America of a good person in politics (Palin) would be that a certain electricity and anticipation would have gone from my life. Further, the struggle to find items to comment about, with enthusiasm, would open like a yawning chasm. A Mitt Romney candidacy and presidency-what a terribly boring prospect for the media and bloggers alike!
If she decides not to run, the prospect of Palin ending up as the "contrarian" on some leftist network like Scarborough or Beckel on the rightist network, is too horrible to contemplate. I would prefer to see her in happy retirement writing the occasional commentary or returning from the plough one day (or rather fishing boat) to save the nation like Cincinnatus. Whatever happens, and the choice is entirely hers of course, the nations life has been made more interesting and richer because of this maligned like no other, brave and exciting woman. It's been an honor Sarah (and if you do run I will of course leap into the fray).
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"I Have Decided NOT To Support Any of the Republican Hopefuls"
In considering the 2012 election I posted this some time ago;
"If Palin Doesn't Run-Then who To Support?
It depends of course.
If Palin doesn't run and endorses someone then, except for Romney or Bachmann that's the person I would vote for (Palin supporters are not robots). If Palin endorses a candidate and that candidate subsequently chooses either Romney or Bachmann as their running mate then I would not vote for them.
In both the above,"I won't vote for them" cases I would write in Palin.
If Palin doesn't endorse anyone then I would vote in a primary election for, in descending order, Giuliani, Pawlenty, Perry-if none of those were on the ballot I would write in Palin."
Since writing that, I have had the opportunity to further consider the prospective candidates. My views on Bachmann and Romney have been, if anything, further consolidated- I won't vote for either under any circumstances.
Pawlenty has gone, I have seen enough of Perry to say no thanks. Giuliani is the only prospective candidate I would consider at this point. Even if Palin endorsed a candidate I would not vote for them, except, perhaps Rudy.
At this point I have to agree with the writer of this letter with the one possible exception of Giuliani. If he doesn't run and Palin doesn't run then I too will write in Palin.
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Sarah Palin for Pres. or Bust
I will only support Sarah Palin for President of the United States even if I have to write her in.
A) Americans generally do not trust Republicans or Democrats. (either do I).
Sarah Palin has always been a lone ranger of sorts that held both parties to account.
She didn't play politics...always looking to improve Alaska's economy and the management
of Alaska's resources against crony Oil companies.
It is about time America realize what I realize...
The CHOICES ALL STINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As a PROUD Conservative..... I WILL NOT..... I SHALL NOT...... SUPPORT ANYONE
Palin
As a PROUD Conservative..... I WILL NOT..... I SHALL NOT...... SUPPORT ANYONE
Palin
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