Vote 1 Common Sense

Watching the interviews with Sarah Palin on ABC with Charles Gibson, I am slightly fascinated with the latest instalment to the Republican campaign.

I soon realised while watching the interview, McCain wasn’t looking for the most experienced running mate in America (I guess thats obivous). He was looking for what I would call, a strong political statement that is going to reach a large contingent of America.

Despite her insular existence up there amongst the captivating peaks and troughs as the female version of the ‘governator’ of Alaska, Palin represents something pure to those who choose to listen to her speeches about 'god given rights'. And yes these are the ‘hockey mums’, the pro-life, church going, 4WD wielding white women who despite what anyone says, are alive, well and kicking (there are others Im too scared to mention).

Despite the recent polls (see The Age) showing ‘the Palin effect’ is on the wane, she maintains a level of popularity that surely cant be justified.

Realistically Palin isn’t particularly media savvy which may end up being her downfall, but she has the charm when it comes to standing up and pleasing the masses with catchy one-liners and getting the big wild cheers from adoring fans. But she fails to answer the big questions when in the hot seat.

She ain’t suitable on the world stage and she may just plunge the US back into the depths of despair, where it has been for quite some time now. Matt Damon referred to her as ‘terrifying’ but probably not as scary as the dinosaurs she referred to that walked the earth only 4000 years ago (true story).

The worst part about all of this is for intelligent Americans, it doesn’t really matter what she says, she’s already got half of the US on her side than doesn’t mind the old pre-emptive strike or carrying a gun in case you need to 'shoot first then ask questions later'.

If anything, this woman has reaffirmed the inherent problem with America: the demos, the mob, call it what you will, puts in power who they want (the majority seem to want to their protect their right to life by carrying a gun - Palins all for it). Unfortunately this election (like the last) will come down to the people pulling their heads in and putting their vote where it counts.

Can I just say when the time comes, "Vote 1 Common Sense".

Written By Daniel Challis