Another Cheney... i.e., another asshole.

So Sarah Palin is McCain's chosen running mate. Gross. In addition to her lack of experience, her Creationist bent, her belief that humans have nothing to do with global warming, there's another reason to loathe her, her lack of a soul. Listen to her telephoned interview with Anchorage's answer to Howard Stern, The Bob and Mark Show. The fact alone that she was on a show of such level makes one wonder about her judgement. But what's worse is her reaction to things said about her political rival, Lyda Green, president of Alaska's state senate. (Although they're both Republicans, they have apparently clashed rather seriously.) Bob twice calls Green a "cancer," which is foul since Green is a cancer survivor. The second time he calls Green a cancer as well as a bitch, Palin laughs in response. The host insults Green in other ways, including a reference to her "big and cushy" chair, an allusion to her weight, and Palin never contradicts, never tries to elevate the conversation. She giggles and cackles like Regina George. In fact, when Bob and Mark say that they'd like to come visit Palin, she responds with "We'd be honored to have you." Palin's actions after the interview are just as cowardly and immature, calling Green's office and saying that the governor does not condone name-calling. But isn't that what she does when she lets it pass in silence or, in this case, just giggles? Shouldn't she stop someone speaking publicly in a way which is morally reprehensible and ask him to conduct himself in a more suitable manner? Shouldn't she demand that the level of discourse match the dignity of her office? She's supposed to be ready to step into McCain's shoes when he croaks, for Christ's sake! But how is she supposed to stand up to Medvedev when she can't or won't stand up to a dickhead DJ?



According to Lyda Green's own website, she's withdrawing from the race for re-election. One wonders if her health has been a factor, which would make Palin's response especially odious.