The Onset of a New Democratic Illness: Palin Envy
Posted on September 4, 2008
A prediction from Radarsite: Yes, that’s right, Radarsite is stepping up to the plate, and for what may well be the very first time making a political prediction. Having just come from watching Sarah Palin’s Acceptance Speech, Radarsite feels confident in predicting the almost certain immediate outbreak of a debilitating new mental illness: Democratic Palin Envy, otherwise known as the Palin Envy Complex. Certain classic feminists will of course be well aware of the symptoms of this discomforture: an irrational but overwhelming sense of having been cheated and victimized; illogical, unsubstantiated feelings of inferiority, coupled with a need to seek redress for these perceived grievances. Unfortunately, for those unlucky Democrats afflicted with this new illness, these perceptions of being in a position of inferiority are all too real.
Imagine for a moment, if you can, being a Democrat and having to react to Sarah Palin’s magnificent and perhaps history-changing Acceptance Speech this evening. Now, imagine visualizing your dream team: the Empty Suit OB and that old insider politico Biden. The effects of this epiphany could easily become traumatic. And, faced with this reality, who could help but feel victimized and cheated.
Sarah Palin was a shining star who lit up our screens and lit up our hearts beyond all expectations with honesty and energy and hope. Hope for all of us. Hope is in her face and in the way she holds herself and in her un-self-conscious confidence. Hope is what she offers to bring this great country of ours. And we believe her.
And, in all honesty, Were I a Democrat (God help me), I would be suffering right now from this very same affliction.
Brava Sarah! – rg
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Hey Roger — would those suffering from this affliction be known as PECkers?
lol — Why not?
For those of us who don’t affiliate with either party, this is perhaps the funniest thing about the election. No matter which party you talk about, they’re both doing the same thing. Except for the first paragraph, you could have substituted the ‘Palin’ with ‘Obama’ and ‘Democrats’ with ‘Republicans’, and it would have still been accurate. First, the Republicans derided Democrats for their enthusiastic support of Obama. Now you’re going to do see the same from Democrats about the Republicans and their support of the “un-vetted” Palin.
Either way, whether it’s the Messiah or (now) the Holy Mother, those of us looking in from the outside think both groups are pretty stupid.
Sarah was a great speaker but came across as bullying and arrogant. The Democrats always seem to have more class. With the experience of a middle manager($13 million dollar budget when mayor!) and a bright future in politics (after a little polishing) – she is far from being ready to step in as President of the USA. I liked one commentators comment when he said – sure she can give a good speech, but he has heard good high school students who are good speakers too.
To Jason. Wow. It must be wonderful to live up there amongst the stars in that rarified atmosphere of superioity, so high above us mere mortals.
I’m surprised you took so much time away from your mirror to be able to write in that comment.
And to Pam — “bullying and arrogant”? Are you sure you were watching the same channel we were? I’m afraid you’re exhibiting some of the first signs of Palin Envy: petty resentment at superior endowments.