Palin

Well, I've spent the last two weeks thinking about what I might possibly say in a Palin post that you haven't heard before. So I'll give you the Palin top 10 Talking Points, from a former Alaskan turned Utahn. Former liberal turned Centrist conservative. Former Yuppie wannabe turned mom:
1. I'm predisposed to like her-- she's an Alaskan woman with a strong voice. I want to see myself in her.
2. She has good taste in shoes. -- love those red peep-toes
3. Her family is normal-- I heard someone say "most landscapers have nice lawns of their own." referring to Bristol's teen pregnancy. and I replied, yes, but the grass exercises no free will.
4. She has nice hair-- Shallow, I know, but true
5. Her presence on the ticket is persuasive-- I haven't really like John McCain, but I do like her. I might even vote Republican with her on the ticket.

6. I feel bad for her kids-- I know I'm old fashioned, but I think kids need Mom. I don't care how great a dad Mr. Snowmachine racer is. He's not MOM. Do I think she can do the job, yes. Do I think she should? the jury's still out.

7. I love the reformer persona-- if she truly is who she says she is, it could be a very good thing for the Republican party-- and for the country.

8. Her inexperience doesn't bother me-- I feel like experience is missing on the top of the ticket across the aisle, too. But I also feel it's OK for the VP to be the pupil.

9. Troopergate: So what. If somebody was abusing my sister, I'd probably do more than try to get him fired.

10. She's not afraid to get her hands dirty: Besides felling moose and other large game, she's felled entrenched Alaskan politicians. It's about time.

DISCLAIMER: I know the woman isn't perfect. She may not even be the best candidate for the job. But she seems capable, articulate, and intuitive. She's a woman after all. And I'd like to try a woman at the helm. But not Hillary.