Bill Kristol Defends His 'Heartthrob' Sarah Palin's Decision to Step Down
By Heather Sunday Jul 05, 2009 12:20pm
Well, we've already had Mary Matalin defending Palin's decision to step down as Governor of Alaska. Now, no surprise, it's Bill Kristol's turn. Is it just me, or does anyone else think the man doesn't look like he believes a word that's coming out of his mouth? More than usual I mean.
Even though Kristol admits that the move is "high risk", he defends it as some sort of brilliant strategy where Palin can now go campaign full time and become the Obama administration's chief critic. Good luck with that Bill. As Juan Williams points out, Palin can no longer even say that she's a one term Governor of Alaska.
I thought conservatives didn't like it when someone decided to "cut and run". I guess that's okay if you're the object of their affection and want to cut and run for President.
John Amato:
It's no wonder why William the Bloody is defending Palin's decision to bail out. He's the one who pushed McCain big time to make her his VP.
Jane Mayer explains it all took place on a cruise in her piece: How John McCain came to pick Sarah Palin.
Palin received two memos from Paulette Simpson, the Alaska Federation of Republican Women leader, noting that two prominent conservative magazines—The Weekly Standard, owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation, and National Review, founded by William F. Buckley, Jr.—were planning luxury cruises to Alaska in the summer of 2007, which would make stops in Juneau. Writers and editors from these publications had been enlisted to deliver lectures to politically minded vacationers. “The Governor was more than happy to meet these guys,” Joe Balash, a special staff assistant to Palin, recalled.
On June 18, 2007, the first group disembarked in Juneau from the Holland America Line’s M.S. Oosterdam, and went to the governor’s mansion, a white wooden Colonial house with six two-story columns, for lunch. The contingent featured three of The Weekly Standard ’s top writers: William Kristol, the magazine’s Washington-based editor, who is also an Op-Ed columnist for the Times and a regular commentator on “Fox News Sunday”; Fred Barnes, the magazine’s executive editor and the co-host of “The Beltway Boys,” a political talk show on Fox News; and Michael Gerson, the former chief speechwriter for President Bush and a Washington Post columnist.
Kristol fell in love with Palin, kinda like Sanford fell in love and called his Argentinian girlfriend his soulmate.
The most ardent promoter, however, was Kristol, and his enthusiasm became the talk of Alaska’s political circles. According to Simpson, Senator Stevens told her that “Kristol was really pushing Palin” in Washington before McCain picked her. Indeed, as early as June 29th, two months before McCain chose her, Kristol predicted on “Fox News Sunday” that “McCain’s going to put Sarah Palin, the governor of Alaska, on the ticket.” He described her as “fantastic,” saying that she could go one-on-one against Obama in basketball, and possibly siphon off Hillary Clinton’s supporters. He pointed out that she was a “mother of five” and a reformer. “Go for the gold here with Sarah Palin,” he said. The moderator, Chris Wallace, finally had to ask Kristol, “Can we please get off Sarah Palin?”The next day, however, Kristol was still talking about Palin on Fox. “She could be both an effective Vice-Presidential candidate and an effective President,” he said. “She’s young, energetic.” On a subsequent “Fox News Sunday,”
Kristol again pushed Palin when asked whom McCain should pick: “Sarah Palin, whom I’ve only met once but I was awfully impressed by—a genuine reformer, defeated the establishment up there. It would be pretty wild to pick a young female Alaska governor, and I think, you know, McCain might as well go for it.” On July 22nd, again on Fox, Kristol referred to Palin as “my heartthrob.” He declared, “I don’t know if I can make it through the next three months without her on the ticket.”
And now Kristol is forced to back Palin's weird decision to quit on the people of Alaska to pursue her own agenda. Way to go, Bill.
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I thought he would use this as an opportunity to step down from journalism. Or admit he was wrong on everything he has commented upon.
you can see it all over his face when he talks about her swooooon!
kind of gay,... not that there's anything wrong with that,... but that little smirk, the way he always smiles even when he is talking about torture, ... come to think of it maybe he's not gay maybe he has fantasies of getting tied up and spanked by Madame P.
William the Bloody has been wrong about everything... the last thing anyone wants to hear is him agreeing with you. It can only mean one thing...
More like william the boogery
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than what Bill Kristol thinks of Sarah P?
water levels in the bloody Maldives?
Palin herself
for me she rates up there about the same as that broad that has the litter of 8 kids.
Palin's close, she has a litter of what, 5?
it's not rising seawater levels in the Maldives, it's rising seawater levels of the entire ocean.
if you visit the nearest shoreline in your area, you will see that the effects are real are worsening.
can kiss every winkee in the rethug party.
Chapped lips, anyone?
on the mind today. Or in your chaps.
from work and no school work to do for UNLV.
Weeee
So they can be on a first-name basis with the thing that makes all of their decisions.
That's Kristol.
I call mine Roddy.
His wang is called Kristol?
That would explain he's always spouting off...
Least of all when you want it to.
Kristol must be on a first-name basis with his sphincter, then.
if he had a penis, he would have a name for the little fella.
Someone reported on the Faux website that bloody bill kept singing this phrase on the 4th...."Yank my doodle, its a dandy".
He hasn't been right about anything since he left grad school.
and be a big hit at parties.
He hasn't had anything right since he replaced Borgnine with McCain on McHale's Navy. Palin was a good replacement for Tim Conway (Rove), though. At least she's funnier.
How the fuck can one man be so wrong, about so many things, and yet, still be treated as some kind of "expert" in the media? This guy has "FAIL" tattooed all over his ass; why does he still have one paying job, let alone several?
He has his signature on thee PNAC memos. That makes him relevant.
so his fans can't read what is stamped on the ass they are kissing.
they put on Carly Fiorina as an "expert" many times.
she's an expert at driving a company into the ground.
I think I see a pattern here..
It's because of the STELLAR job Kristol did as Vice President Dan Quayle's Chief of Staff: setting out Quayle's highly effective policy agenda, successfully creating Quayle's public image as an able, confident, eloquent and far-seeing leader, helping to nurture a new generation of upstanding, honest, moral Republicans.
How soon some people forget . . .
"FAIL" should be tattooed on his forehead, then the FOX watchers would be able to see it. Not necessarily be able to read it, but at least see it. Possibly be able recognize the "F" or something.
the revelation is, they will go for religio-political punditry. They will hire Palin because video tape is cheap and they can afford to buy her a nice studio where she can do retakes all day to make up her half hour weekly show. But they have to enlist the religionista's and replace the current group of plain war profiteers. Becchhh is good, he already believes himself to be god. These are the kinds of talent they will opt for. They will get Buchanan from MSNBC and he will have a show called, "Whitey don't talk to boys".
They don't care if you do time on Fox. That makes you an R. Just don't do anything unexplained or you get a D next to your name and the viewers will stick pins in the little dolls and shout curses on cue.
takes Pat Buchanan off of MSNBC, does that mean he will be hosting a weekly repug circle jerk for their pin-up girl Palin. I'm sure Kristol and Hannity would be regulars.
Do it now.
Sarah Palin was going bankrupt defending herself against the attacks since McCain nominated her for the VP slot.
Here's how.
1. She got $11,000,000 for her book deal. Even if the legal fees hit $1M, she still rakes in a cool $10M
2. Some, if not all, of the attacks were coming from GOP candidates' camps and GOP operatives who cannot stand her.
3. For someone who continues to smear and attack Obama and the Dems, it's pretty crybabyish to then walk away because she felt hurt by the venom. Don't fart and then complain about the smell.
Get to it.
... would be the kiss of death of any career pertaining to anything but cleaning restrooms at an elementary school somewhere in middle america.
at the retirement party for the custodian at my son's school a few years ago, I'd say Kristol's accomplishments in journalism and Palin's commitment to the job to which she was elected do not stand up to your better elementary school restroom cleaning standards.
.....only under the strictest supervision.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE_8LXNizPA
Hey, what happened to all those tea parties yesterday. I couldn't find anything on even Fox's site.
Republic of Texas. One featured Joe the War Corresplumber. The other featured Sen. John Cornyn. He got booed.
Wonder how many male rapes were reported?
They had one in Texas, but it looked like not even a hundred was there.
I was watching it on our local news. And they had some old biddy with her husband saying they're retired, and worried about taxes.
And I'm all like what taxes, has Obama even brought that up yet?
And more than likely it'll be increased rates on the wealthy, perhaps some program cuts, and the retired least of all, even if they were crooked CEO with Haliburton, banks, oil, insurance, pharmaceuticals....
It's very clear now that he is not at all bright.
And I don't mean "I disagree with him a lot" not bright.
There are a lot of people on the right with whom I disagree, but who exhibit some semblance of sentient behavior.
Kristol is just "D-U-M," dumb.
...but who exhibit some semblance of sentient behavior."
You're kidding, right? A lot of Wingers who exhibit sentient behavior.
A lot?
I'd love to see a list of all those Republican philosopher kings.
Jeez, BobbyFlav, I'm laughing harder at what you wrote than I am at what Bloody Billy said, and Kristol is nothing if not hilarious.
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Bill Kristol: "she has been the object of more hatred... than any politician in history."
Chris Wallace: You think she has been on the receiving end of worse treatment than Bill Clinton? Worse than Mark Foley? Worse than former speaker Tom Foley? Worse than Newt Gingrich?
viewer: ha ha ha! Like a tv interviewer would ever ask Bill Kristol to defend his asinine statements.
I think someone needs to launch a website: Billkristoliswrongabouteverything.com. There would be so much material to post! From his false NY times articles to his weekly false prognostications.
Any admission that he could have been wrong is the admission that he is a fool. So a con game victim defends the con-artist, the car buyer who gets a lemon insists it's a great car, and those who send all their money to a crooked TV preacher insist he speaks for God.
of her Governorship? Will Coulter defend her for terminating before the third trimester?
No matter how much you suck up to Sarah, she still won't sleep with you, Billy.
...of two old guys at the corner convenience store, and they both said they think someone was about to out her for behavior akin to Gov. Sanford's. Just reporting the zeitgeist.
Bill is behaving like your buddy who got taken for his wallet, his watch, and his cell phone by the hooker at the airport.
Another bomb blows up in this idiots face. He's the clown that dismissed the idea that, in Iraq, the Sunnis and Shias would have any problems. He'd call the speculation, "pop psychology." He should be put-out to pasture, along with Bob Shrum.
to thank the troops again for fighting for our freedoms - even the ones she doesn't like!
http://breepalin.blogspot.com/
This article misses the real point.
Kristol, like Dennis Hopper in True Romance likes books and history.
"You know, I read a lot. Especially about things that have to do with history. I find that shit fascinating."
Palin we doesn't. His attraction to Palin therefore is the same as Cheneys attraction to Bush, basically the useful idiot. All GOP leaders know she is a blank slate, some think that is not acceptable (Frum, Parker) for others, that is the great opportunity. If you keep beating the drum about teenage fantasies you miss the crucial GOP issue. The desire for a leader who can be lead by an oligarchy.
read the vanity fair article
that is what the mcinsane campaign was hoping for too
there is a dif between bush and palin
bush pretended to be in control, but allowed himself to be led, cuz he was clueless and knew it much of the time
sarah doesnt know that she is clueless
unlike bush, who was always in the shadow of daddy and his bro, palin was the star of her family, and she has bought into the jock/beauty queen hype
sure, she was molded by some in alaska, but she was quick to toss most of them under a bus
honestly, the repuke men love her, cuz she is a wingnut fantasy girl
just like coulter
But is it only me that wants this lady to STFU!!! She can take her band of Wasilla Hillbillies and stick them where the sun doesn't shine for 6 months out of the year. Enough about this drama queen, get back to some REAL news!
STFU? Why?
Please, Sarah, keep up your nonsensical, self-serving stream-of-consciousness blather as long as anyone in the Stupid Party will listen.
You're the gift that keeps on giving.
Watch out for the sharks!
In order for Palin to be Kristol's heartthrob, he needs one... Palin is probably his dickthrob.
Considering Cheney is also Kristol's dickthrob, I'm not sure that's the category one wants.
....... from Dan Quayle's former chief Of Staff?
How some men, presumably with two brains to rub together, can kid themselves that Palin is brilliant.
ever been on a date with an attractive, yet shallow person, and you deny that the person is an idiot cuz you want to get them in bed?
that is what is going on here
she is a repuke dream girl
so they make themselves believe that she has something between the ears
I really didn't want to touch that one, but the two brains are the ones that are stored in their bricthes. To be blunt, they want to do her.
Quite creepy indeed. Sadly for him though, he is wrong as usual!
Watch FOX, the sour grapes station turn into a rasin.
While the rest of the world focuses on reality.
grow up FOX.
There starting their own whinery.
Where starting their own whinery?
it's always a wondferful thing when any assjacket repugluKKKan leaves office.
Then that explains all the Palin pimping that Fred Barnes was doing last fall on FOX's "Special Report". Barnes sounded like he was literally in love with her.
I think that is the first time I have liked Juan Williams in a long time.
But 1 minute and three seconds and I began to feel ill.
I just cannot take listening to fox snews republican idiots.
I just can't do it.
republicanism is a mental illness!
Yes. yes it is.
Bill Kristol always have a look on his face like he's got a turd stuck in sideways?
Kristol should get together with Ari Fletcher. They can feed off one another. They would have a great time together, so they could be banished together to the phantom zone without anyone feeling remorse.
Well I'll be. It never occurred to me that William "The Bloody" Kristol gave women a single thought much less one being his admitted "heartthrob"
I mean what the the over-the-top man crush he has on "W".
Who knew?
Well, me being a Socialist, after seeing this clip of her and Hannity cheering for Socialism, maybe I do want her as President.
Not really, but check this clip out. She doesn't even realize what she is saying.
http://progressnotcongress.org/?p=2025
Interesting...but that's been evident since the beginning. And Scarborough's..and Buchanan's, and others.....hey wait, aren't these idiots supposed to call their doctor when that have that - er - 'problem' for more than four hours?
Kristol must be more of a man than we thought folks...his has lasted...um........since...um....or might that be the reason for his extreme pained look all the time...
This guy is absolutely
psychoticpsychic and consistent---he is on the wrong side of things every time. Wonder how many hits of LSD this blowhard has to have to make these bizarre on air comments.It's not uncommon here in Harris County Texas. The GOP seem to think that they're entitled to remain in office in perpetuity. Some officials resign soon after re-election so as to annoint or appoint their successor without the risk of a popular election. By the next cycle, the replacement has the name recognition and money stream to hold the seat.
I don't get it? How is it possible the "The Broken Crystal"
is always on the wrong side?
On all things Palin.She would also be my choice too if I was into the whole "Cut and Run" thing. Not to mention goin out there to the "Real America" makin lots of money and sniping from the sidelines. And of course there is the old victim routine that every one has learned to love. Yeah Bill you gotta real winner there. Another great pick!
Let us not forget
That it was McCain's
Choice - VP Palin
That was, according to
The Faux Noise crew,
A work of pure brilliance!
Hmmmm? Turns out "they"
Were as wrong about that
As much as they’ve been wrong
About cakewalking Iraq!
IMHO there are a couple of things that I am certain will happen:
1) Palin will have a show on Fox News where she can spout her shit and bring on assholes like Kristol and Goldberg and their jag-offs to "educate" her on the issues so that in 18 months, she can "RUN BABY, RUN"
2) William Kristol will be her advisor, her Karl Rove strategist.
Kristol says that Palin is the most attacked politician of all time.... DOES THIS ASSHOLE WATCH OR LISTEN TO ANYTHING THAT THE RESCUMLICANS SAY? I GUESS THAT KRISTOL MUST NOT CLASSIFY PRESIDENT OBAMA AS A POLITICIAN THEN.
find a screen shot that looks as though Bill Kristol has just loaded his pants. It's astounding.
Are you allowed to keep the title, 'Gov.' if you flat out, quit?
Does it become: Ex-Gov. Palin or Quitter Palin?
will be bitch.formely.known.as.guv
that this country can move beyond the right wing nut cases?
We have an economy that is being stripped the way a slumlords used to strip tenement buildings.....the copper plumbing is being stripped and sold off for easy profit with no thought of the future..
There are also much more important things going on internationally.
We still have 160,000 troops in Iraq, thousands more in Afghanistan and it would be interesting to know how many total are deployed overseas.
Krystal, Dick Morris, Limbaugh,Rove, Palin and the rest of the right wimg nuttery have been a never ending stream of incompetence, corruption, bizarre behavior, drug addiction, dishonesty, etc.
Their noise level far outstrips the percentage of the population that takes their dishonesty seriously.
This country needs to raise it's standards and move on to honest, constructive debates, dealing honestly with the issues and addressing and solving real problems.
Billy the dirty old man, especially liked Palins daughter since she is available now.
Maybe her 'higher calling' is to be a tele(promptor)evangelist.
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