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Palins going to do what 'big oil' tells her to do. Nothing more.

And far as 'Republican Health Plan'...show me something that DOESN'T benefit the drug companies and insurance companies. Then I might actually listen to what you have to say. The GOP only cares about representing corporations. They sold out the best interests of the average American years ago.

Someone should tell this Idiot that no one cares except him what the other Idiot Palin does. Go away and shut up both of you

"With where?" Is Palin writing his speeches now? They both seem to choose mismatched words when one clear one would do, in this case "when."
And just how does he plan to fix health care without raising money somewhere? Will the Repubs insurance buddies suddenly find their consciences and make rates realistic? Stop gouging us on Rx meds? I doubt it. So Repubs evidently have some magic wand that will give coverage to all with no cost involved. Nice.
Can I borrow that wand to tap some sense into Sarah, who really should do what she said and spend time with her kids....they'd probably like that!

Palin will come out of the wilderness a lot smarter in 2012 and she will PWN the GOP primary competition and then PWN Obambi, becoming America's greatest president.

"Steele also said that Palin is not a quitter and ...." Okay, they wheel out Steele from his double top secret padded cell located somewhere below ground in Washington and he thinks Palin didn't quit? Did I miss something when she announced that she was QUTTING? I also recall that she gave a variety of reasons for QUITTING and looking after her family was not the driving basis. I believe it was mentioned as almost an after-thought when she announced she was QUITTING.

I think I've made my point.

Facts are facts, plain and simple. She did quite. Maybe she didn't quite politics but she did quite as governor in her first term with 2 1/2 years left. Before that she was a small town mayor. I mean the town was super small... Being governor of a far away state and having to deal with those pesky ethics laws was weighing her down. She is not looking out for citizens of this country, she had a taste of the real power and now that is what she seeks. She is self serving.

She showed her cards when she recently came out against about cap and trade. She supported it during the election? The truth is, if she really knew what it was , she wouldn't have supported it. Most of the USA knew had NO knowledge of the policy debate and issues that were being discussed, and yet when we came out and said Palin is an idiot, you said we were just bashing her and afraid of her. That’s pretty funny that the Conservatives thought his way.

Let's change the (R) behind Palin's name to a (D) and see what Mr. Steele has to say about her resignation. I bet that might change his tune. Just like the tune on health care reform has changed for the Republicans. The Republicans were in charge of DC, both houses of Congress and the Presidency, from 2001-2006, so I have to wonder why "fixing he health care system" is now suddenly their "first priority" when they made no attempt whatsoever to deal with it then. Is there anything coming out of Republican mouths these days other than hypocritical hyperbole and "No"? It doesn't seem like it.

Steele says she's not a quitter, then what the bloody hell is she? Where I come from, when you give up your post or job for no reason besides force, you're a quitter. Right? Or am I mistaking?

Ah, yes, what is Sarah Palin up to ? That's the big mystery for both Palin's critics and supporters. It's hilarious how this little lady from far-off, tiny Wasilla AK, can, and continues to command the attention of every major news source. Other than Barack Obama, the President, there is no politician alive, today, who, by the sheer mention of her name, brings forth, instantly, the outpouring of emotions, be it love or hate. Now unencumbered by her early resignation as Governor of Alaska, and her intent, to campaign and raise funds for those who share her conservative principles of governance, the next two election cycles should be very, very interesting. I have a sense that Obama, Clinton, Romney, Huckabee, Pawlenty, and Gingrich, all, will keep a wary eye on her activities, appearances, and policy statements, i.e. the most recent Cap N' Trade op-ed in the Washington Post. Though I am not a Palin supporter, I have come, slowly, to accept the fact that "to underestimate Sarah Palin is to do so at one's own peril". Alaska, since her entrance on the political scene, is littered with the corrupt and/or political corpses of those who thought otherwise, both Republicans and Democrats.

Steele's a bigger idiot than Palin. What else is he going to say?

Comment:
regarding White fireman: they share with one another answers to the
fireman tests, and many other jobs as well, this have been going on since day time. I have experienced this first hand.!!!!, unfortunately
there is no proof, becuz they are going to tell on them selves.
Investigate That.????????

With the reckless manner in which the Democratic administration and congress are executing their responsibilities, the question is not what Sarah Palin is going to do in 2012. I believe she will step forward as a breath of fresh air in Washington. The real question is who are the Democrats going to find to run? Obama has lost his appeal. Backpeddling the issues he will be facing will not win an election. He is out of his league and the results will be hard to hide from.

And the GOP's description of reality isn't the "Republican Talking Points"?

Michael - We HAVE "seen" what Palin has done since being nominated for VP:

- Relentless engaged in politics of personal destruction
- Failed to hold a press conference at all during the campaign
- Failed to answer any substantive questions in her interviews and her debate with Biden
- Paraded her family around at every event and speaking oppty, and referenced them constantly (Track and his "patriotism" and Bristol and her "abistence and values")
- Then scolded the press and the American People for asking legitimate questions while trying to vet her, her background, and her statements.
- Was loose with the truth about her positions and background
- Showed a profound lack of interest in "governing' and doing the job she asked for, and was given by the people of Alaska...

- Then, she QUIT...

tax and spend. those are the only words this group can come up with irregardless of the problems at hand. always been that way and they certainly are not going to change. the world isovong ok whether they like it or not. the people have voted not too long ago for the very things these old fools say "they" don't want. but the balls on our court now. not theirs!! Sarah Palin can keep playing her mind games. the rest of us who voted and believe on change have work to do!

Love to see Palin, Steele, and the Party of No go on a hunt for a grizzly bear witha sling shot. Now that would really new.

this guy is alive!!!!!!!!!!! wow go home please take palin with you

What a crazy and getting crazier party. They are entertaining though.

The blind, leading the blind...

Palin must just be loving this!!! Everyone clamoring to see what she does. She's in the spotlight again and has been since she announced her resignation. You mark my word….before you know it there'll be some 300+ posts here.

People keep saying why is she always in the news, etc., that CNN should stop reporting on her….well, trust me…as long as they see people responding as they do on these posts, you will see more stories on her. You want it to stop….well, then quit posting on any headlines that are about her. Simple as that and then they will stop…because no one will care. But…that will never happen, people just "lap" up this crap.

I noticed some posts the other day on her and Levi Johnston and they were the only ones that had over 300 posts. Any other story on the "Political Ticker" had anywhere from 10 to 100 responses.

So….if people just stopped posting to any news concerning her…she probably would fade away….

CNN MODERATORS....PLEASE POST...I'M ALWAYS HELD IN MODERATION AND I'M THE FIRST ONE TO POST A BLOG....THANK YOU!!

Somehow Steele and Palin appear to have alot in common – no one wants to listen to either one of them and they are born ramblers.

Shut up Michael!!!

Hey Steel, I can tell you what she is going to do to you spineless, whimps, she is going to chew all of you up and spit you out for chum, I hope she starts on the Republican National Committee

Palin's existence is irrelevant. Everyone should just move on and let that Godforsaken train wreck become history.

Palin must just be loving this!!! Everyone clamoring to see what she does. She's in the spotlight again and has been since she announced her resignation. You mark my word....before you know it there'll be some 300+ posts here.

People keep saying why is she always in the news, etc., that CNN should stop reporting on her....well, trust me...as long as they see people responding as they do on these posts, you will see more stories on her. You want it to stop....well, then quit posting on any headlines that are about her. Simple as that and then they will stop...because no one will care. But...that will never happen, people just "lap" up this crap.

I noticed some posts the other day on her and Levi Johnston and they were the only ones that had over 300 posts. Any other story on the "Political Ticker" had anywhere from 10 to 100 responses.

So....if people just stopped posting to any news concerning her...she probably would fade away....

Michael Steel is another one that just need to go away. He has serious issues and he knows it. It is call not being very bright. He was given this job he has because the Republicans were in a bad way. They wanted a black to make the election in a better light but it didn't work so now he can go away for no one cares about him and what he is about which is nothing.

I won't vote for Sarah Palin and anyone in their right mind should just move on from this lack of normal intelligence person who just won't go away and get into a good school and learn her ABC.

I really don't care what she is going to do next other than it will give me something to laugh at in the faces of her few supporters.

Palin looks pretty attractive right now vs. Barak, Nancy,Harry,and the left wing Democratic spendaholics!

Personally, I don't give a rat's ass what little miss what's-her-name is up to. She's just another loser in love with her own perceived celebrity. So flush her down the toilet, and let's move on, shall we?

She quit as governor. How is that a talking point? Also, hasn't SarahPAC raised more than enough to pay for her legal fees?

I'm not a political fan of Ms Palin..but I certainly support her working to put her homefront in order....good for her.

Has mush mouf ever heard of an investment? It takes money to make money?

Could you republicans get rid of this fool?

Seriously every time he opens his mouth I hear both patries groan collectively.

No one is really taking Michael Steele seriously. He should start looking for a gig.

She quit her job. How is she not a quitter.

I can't comment on the stupidity

Palin is past tense, if they are going do anything in 2012 they need to get a strong candidate to represent them. She is not the one.And hopefully the Americans who voted for obama will realize what a monumental screwup they made and put at least someone who knows how to manage money in the running and not let this fiasco happen again.

Palin had a job as governor with two years left in her term. She resigned. What part of "quit" does she not understand?

It is interesting that she has not completed any job she has been elected to. Going for a higher job might be understandable but unless she plans on staying home and shutting up, she just "quit" to do her thing, whatever that "thing" is.

She quit her job...the job she was ELECTED for and entrusted by the peopel to carry out. YES. YES she is a quitter. She is a quitter by the very definition of the word.

All you who defend her are blind and ignorant.

She is a quitter because she QUIT. Totally neglecting her responsibilities. She thinks she can make it as president? Bill Clinton was constantly attacked and distracted by Republican nonsense...the man cheated on his wife...why was this even investigated? None of our business. But even he DID NOT QUIT. She would crumble under the pressure of the presidency.

She is PATHETIC and a QUITTER.

Palin continues to prove everyday what so many of us have said for nearly a year

She is a clueless brain dead female

Who's only motivation is herself

She does not care about Alaska or the people of this country

Sarah only cares about Sarah ... period

For the past eight years, dems championed: Dissent is the highest form of patiotism. Of course, that was then. This is now, dems slogan: Reps-the party of no. Dems campaigned on having smarter planes, yet they whine when reps question or challenge them. Dems called Bush a King (King was a compliment considering all the vile name calling they hurled at him,) chastized reps saying they blindly follow and rubber-stamped Bush admin agenda and policies. Well dems, we have witnessed Obama/admin/dems blunder after blunders and will continue to excerise our constitutional rights and freedoms to SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER. If you consider us as party of no, we will wear the label proudly – DISSENT IS THE HIGHEST FORM OF PATRIOTISM!

The whole republican party should go away and regroup. Its like a three stooges movie. Chill find some people who will help the party instead of the bozos you have now

So, fewer than 1 in 3 Republicans think Failin' Palin is qualified to be President. Why is she still "newsworthy"?

I just don't understand the how we can "wait and see" if she's not a quitter. Any other working American can't quit their current job and obligations due to personal problems and not be considered a quitter, let alone using that as a pathway to a promotion. Why would we set a much lower standard for someone who is suppose to be a political leader?

Obama is failing in everything he does-–he has no clue how to fix the economy, stop unemployment or end the foreclosure problem....

Obama is also failing in Iraq, Afghanistan and N. Korea....

Is there some reason that we need Obama? For what?

adding that the "brain trust here in Washington" should "wait to see what she does."

Alas two words I no long associate with the National GOP "brains and trust"

Mike, Mikey, Michael....Sara has NO chance. Unless she does some type of vodoo on the American public, we aren't going to vote for her.

I know your good boy club doesn't feel comfortable with my guy, but give Ron Paul the spotlight. He is the only thing that can save the GOP. You can take that to the bank.

Yes, I'm anxiously awaiting to see what dear Sarah does!!!! She brings so much comedy into my life. Laughter is good for my health.

We have already seen what Palin does, she quits. It is amazing to me to see Republicans come up with all sorts of explanations they can to avoid acknowledge that Sarah Palin quit on her state and quit on herself. She can not be trusted to not quit on the American people espicially when times get tough and she is overwhelmed.

Just because Steele says she's not a quitter and other republicans say she's not a quitter.......that is suppose to change our minds about her? Well it doesn't......she is a QUITTER and she is as sneeky and sly as a fox......she knew when she gave her ANNOUNCEMENT about quitting what she was planning to do and if she has all the rest of you stupid Republicans convinced otherwise then you can believe it......WE DON'T

Steele is as dumb as Palin. I wonder if he can read a newspaper or even know what a newspaper is. They would make a perfect pair.

Oh no! She isnt going away! Micheal Steele sure put the hip-hop back in the rebublican party! Hes so dope!

There's no question that Palin is a phenomenon. She is for conservative whites what Obama is for liberal people of color. Unfortunately for her she doesn't have Obama's intellect nor his steadiness of purpose. I see her as the last hurrah of the GOP's "southern strategy". As things currently stand, the coalition of white working-class religious fundamentalists and white upper class moneyed interests is no longer competitive at the national level. Palin's appeal to women seems to be limited, perhaps by the fact that she has not really embraced the issues women care about. She splits the Base with Huckabee, which opens the door for Romney, who just doesn't seem to have the right stuff (not to mention that the Base rejects his religion). The GOP needs a serious re-make.

I am no Chairman of no Republican Party and I don't know what "brain trust" Michael Steele is talking about , but my brain tells me that it is very easy to predict what Sarah Palin will do.
She will get herself a talk show, probably on Fox. She will get rich. She will move out of Alaska before winter, perhaps keeping home there only for a bit of summer fishing. She will do no pesky boring jobs like studying legislative issues or studying anything , for that matter. After all, it appears as of recently, the stupider you are, the more truly Republican you are.
You betcha!

"With where in American history or anywhere have you saved money by spending more money?"
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Let me slightly rephrapse and see how it applies:
"With where in American history or anywhere have you made money by investing money?"

Guess it's all a matter of opinion on what you are spending the money on. An investment or a simply spending. Us democrats call it an investment. It will cost more up front, but it will FORCE the competitors to compete with the government. At present, they refuse to compete. They simply sentence people to death to turn a BIGGER profit (which was already huge, but they keep upping it and killing more people....along with the GOP).

Palin quit,therefore she is a quitter. What other definition could rationally be described here? Palin, Sanford, Ensign... in the eyes of the GOP they can do no wrong. Even conservatives are taking note of how the GOP defies all it's own morals.

When push comes to shove, not even Michael Steele is willinging to tell the TRUTH on this one!! Oh Well!! That ain't no BIG surprise!!! Steele has what he thinks is SO MUCH POWER! And in this case, I guess he needs an extra can of "spinach" to really speak his mind!!!

I'm not sure on what Steele bases his statement that Palin is not a quitter. She resigned her position as Governor of Alaska; she quit!

Let Palin do whatever she desires. She is finished in politics because she only appeals to the far right religious zealots of the Republican Party. She may gain the Republican nomination but she will never garner the votes necessary for election to any national election.

Palin has had her 15 minutes of fame so now let her fade away like Joe the Plumber.

What ever!

Steele, Hold your own breath for Palin. She will never hold another political office.

Go away michael stooge.

i think palin is more concerned with retaking control of congress in order to save the country from total bankruptcy than she is with making a run on the presidency in 2012. i admire and trust her values and instincts, and courage to do what's right for the country.

i think if congress, both repub. and dem, really wanted to cut the cost of health care, they'd set a cap on malpractice and liability claims. i know obama has said he wouldn't help do it, but they could override his veto if they had the courage to do it. in my little city here, the lowest malpractice insurance premium for a single practitioner is more than $85,000 per year.
dennisintn

"wait and see what she does" – who cares what she does – as long as she stays away from the republican ticket for any office – good riddance!

It appears that Steele agrees with Conservative ideology as does Sarah Palin, but there is a chance he is facing a task of not promoting Palin in a presidential primary. The odds against her winning are huge. We can probably say the same about Romney and Huckabee.

Sarah Palin has made clear that she is the Paris Hilton of American politics (no offense Paris!).

"You have to take her at face value, why she made that decision when she did and then, let's wait to see what Sarah does next,"
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Mr. Steele. We did watch what she would do next. She ran for Governor, got elected, and then quit before she served her full term, and most of it was taken up trying to run for the VP of the USA.

So, her track record, going all the way back to college states one thing indisputably She quits when it gets tough.

Say it's a democratic talking point all you want. Because yes, it is a democratic quality to call it like it is, and to not be tolerant of "QUITTERS" and not make pathetic excuses for someone that is unable to do the really tough thing of working and taking care of their family. Nobody else in this nation has EVER had to do that...right Mr. Steele? You know, work and have a family: Sarah is the first and only lady to EVER have to handle doing both.

Steele,

You're right on track again, the track to Nowheresville.

Get lost; Alaska would be ok with us!

She quit her job as Governor of Alaska, what does Steele think she did, isn't that being a quitter, and I doubt if she is going to take better care of her family, instead she will campaign for right-wing candidates and raise money.

Don't be surprised if she quits before she ever gives you an answer.

When the going gets tough....Sarah simply quits and goes fishing. If she is having a bad day....oh well, it's time to leave in her mind.

Thank goodness a job like the President of the USA would never entail having a tough day at the office. It's the perfect fit for this "quit any time I don't like how my day is going' politician. I mean, we are attacked on our soil...Sarah's response: "Oh, it's really tough to balance this decision while keeping my family from having sex at a really young age...I quit".

Actually, Mr. Steele, we don't really care.

She is a QUITTER!!!!!!!! I'm not that dumb or stupid to see it...why can't you????????????????

That is funny... (and telling) The Republicans have to wait and see what Sister Sarah is going to do before they know how to proceed. (maybe God told them wait) I thought Rush Limbaugh is the leader of the GOP?

What a joke the Republican party has turned in to. A sick, dangerous joke...

Wait to see what she does? She did it. She quit. That's not a talking point, it's a fact. Give me a break. I am neither R or D, and I do not understand how or why this woman has any support.

Remember Steele, she's after your job.

Yes, without a doubt Palin is a quitter. What else can you possibly call some who quit. I love the Republican spin.
If you are to believe what they say then you must believe that McCain or any other Republican who held an elected office while running for another one sucked off the system as Palin put it.

Quitter (noun) – one who quits; doesn't finish a task; leaves before then end of their expected time

Palin is a quitter, by any definition.

And Steele, I'd like to place a bet with you: According to you, Palin made the decision to quit so she could spend more time with her family. Would that be the same family she's spent so much time away from ever since she was tapped for GOP VP candidate? Or the one she's spent even more time away from since she lost said VP candidacy?

The same family that includes her special needs son, whom she left to go back to work – within less than one week of his birth?

Some family values .... NOT!

Websters dictionary defines:

Main Entry:quit·ter
Pronunciation:\ˈkwi-tər\
Function:noun
Date:1611
: one that quits ; especially : one that gives up too easily : defeatist

nuff said !!!!

If you can't get that ignorant megan mccain to shut up and her dad decide which party he belongs to then Gov. Palin needs to start a new party!

I can't believe Steele said she's not a quitter and then talks about her resigning from the governorship before her terms ends. I consider anyone who resigns from an elected position a quitter unless they resign for medical problems or are convicted of either a morality charge or a crime. When the going gets tough, Sarah gets going (literally)! She quit in Wasilla and now she quits in the capital....and for those illiterate people who say she's more popular than Obama, you need to get a clue. Politics is not about who's more popular, it's about the substance of the person and poor Sarah has no substance evidenced by her trailer park like life.

I'm not even going to bother to comment on Steele's assessment of Palin.

Michael Steele is talking about "brain trust" in the same speech where he mentions Sarah Palin isn't a quitter. This is rich.

Well, if the Republicans had a plan to fix healthcare, they should have fixed it years ago while they were still on top of the heap.
But of course they didn't want to do that – it was more important to keep gays in line and bow down to the Religious Wrong.

now Shaft, if you have to have a press conference to tell us that she is not a quitter, doesn't that mean her behavior is in question

Everyday the GOP makes me certain that it is going down in flames, Palin who I doubt finished college english has the GOP "Waiting to see what she does."

A very deparate GOP is "Not having talked to the governor, I take 2012 off the table right now"

The GOP has time to look for canidates, I suggest that they do, but I would really enjoy it if you ran Palin

Explain to me how quitting doesn't qualify you as being a quitter...it's the same verb! A person that quits is called a quitter, that's grammer, not politics.

Even when we see it we can't understand it. She is not disciplined enough nor is she trained to be in public office. NEXT.

Again, the republicans say the Dems are wrong on healthcare but bring no ideas to the table.

You repubs need to help us fix things or get out of the way.

Help us since you think you have all the answers. Healthcare costs have been ruining hard working americans for over a decade now. We NEED relief.

the "brain trust here in Washington", man, that let's him out, doesn't it? Steele, the only person in the GOP LESS relevant than Palin.

So if I leave my job, what does that make me? A QUITTER...just like Palin.

I can't wait to see the new Sarah Palin line of womens clothing at Wal-mart! She'd be perfect to travel around the country, from Wal-mart to Wal-mart and explain how hockey moms can benefit from her slimming fashions.

Uncle Mike will save us, and the GOP,just ask uncle Steve,the real one.hahaha

she speaks the truth and from the heart, the people that don't like her don't have to listen to her, but they do that and much more don't they? Team Sarah!

who cares!!!

What is all this leading to?

A person quits but is not a quitter but a talking point?

I am really getting frustrated at the way these people in politics seem to think that the general public is just plain stupid. These spin doctors, in all the political parties, don't realize just how these things sound.

Next they will say a person who lies is not a liar.

She quit her job, half way through an agreement with she made with the voters and the people of Alaska. Not for a higher job in washington or anything like that, she just quit.

How is that maverick?

Makes you wonder if she would have quit half way through a term as vice President, dont it?

Palin has a bright future in whatever she does. Hopefully, she will run for presdent. We need her.

These people who say Palin isn't a quitter do not know the definition of "quitter" is. She hasn't been fired or retired from her job as governor. I wonder what word they would substitute for the word "quitter?"

just don't bother about her...let her cook for her hubby...ok...and take care of her children.....she knows by now, politics is dirty....

You know, after watching the Republicans during the Sotomayor hearings this week, I think Palin might actually be the best hope the GOP has in 2012.

Poor Sarah, how could such a good Christian have forgotten Galatians 6:7:

"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatever a man sows, that shall he also reap"

She and the GOP will be left to wander in the desert, ignorant of their own unrighteousness and arrogance

Classic example of GOP spin

Palin quite her job, but she's not a quitter (isn't the definition of a quitter, one who quits??)

Wow-and that is being said with a straight face!!

I'm just glad that Palin is done politically!!

I was taught that if you have a job and you don't finish that job then you are a quitter. So please explain to me how she isn't a quitter. Did she not finish the job that she was elected to do, so isn't that quitting?

HA! The words "brain" and "trust" are not two words I'd use to describe Republicans in Washington.

"brain trust in Washington" is an oxymoron.

Whatever she does she'll always be a quitter for leaving her elected post.

Who cares what a quitter does?

What is missing in this picture? If the republicans would spend as much time and effort in governing, instead of quitting, maybe – just maybe – we could dig out of the whole they dug us into.

She flipping QUIT. Period. Just as she QUIT every job she has ever held. If that doesn't say a great deal about her CHARACTER, I doubt nothing will.

Financial mess, Steele? Her public defense fund is footing the bill. She hasn't doled out one cent, for pete's sake, nor will she have to.

Geesh, when will the lies ever stop coming from this party? Sad as this is, I really think these idiots actually believe their own spin.

She is not a quitter. A good point guard knows when to pass the ball, always looking at the basket. There ya go again, Joe, pointing the finger backwards. You betcha I am going to progress the things I believe in . . .

Run Sarah, run, please. . . pretty please, with sugar on it.

I don't understand why people vote for stupid republicans. They are just plain stupid and I don't understand why anyone would want a stupid person making decisions for them. Every republican I know is stupid. I guess smart republican is an oxymoron. <<<>>>>

Are you f'ing kidding me? SHE'S A QUITTER. That's what "stepping down" means. Give me a break.

Steele, along with the rest of Republican leadership, is so out of touch with any semblance of the twenty first century and the attendant problems, it looks as if they will never regain the national spotlight until they lose some of these bozos like Palin, Romney, etc. No chance for these guys, they will be going up against too much Obama for them. He will have a war chest in the neighborhood of a billion. So the Republican "Brain Trust", in reality is non-existent.

shes is hands down the dumbest politician in america – truly our worst.