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Palin on SNL

Started 3 years ago by Bayou
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Bayou
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I'm curious what people think about Sarah Palin appearing on SNL tonight? I'm especially interested to know what conservatives think about it.

Posted 3 years ago #
CH
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It's too bad that this is what passes for campaigning now, I would have liked to see her do a press conference or appear on the Sunday talk shows first.

Posted 3 years ago #
Anonymous
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Bayou - As a conservative, I have nothing to comment regarding the politics of her appearance, but I think it's great that she's doing it.

I think it takes a very big character to go into a situation where she has consistently been the butt of so many jokes.

I'm glad she's doing it and I think SNL could possibly have record ratings tonight. I'll be watching! : )

Posted 3 years ago #
FullTilt
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I think it is smart of the GOP to not allow her to speak anywhere unscripted. She can do SNL, but keep her away from any open discussion talk shows.

Posted 3 years ago #
Irukandji
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Who was it that made the quip that Sarah Palin said she'd pose for Playboy so long as she didn't have to do the interview? One of the comedians out there. Funny.

Posted 3 years ago #
Zenguy
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NR, I think it is funny of you to say you have no comment and then comment three paragraphs on her appearance.

Posted 3 years ago #
MrJT
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Sad truth.

Posted 3 years ago #
Anonymous
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Grow up.

I answered a question.

Posted 3 years ago #
Zenguy
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Yes, but you contradicted yourself...typical Republican.

Posted 3 years ago #
Anonymous
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"Bayou - As a conservative, I have nothing to comment regarding the politics of her appearance..." - Me

That's not contradictory, Zen. See that? The POLITICS of the appearance. I commented on her appearance in general, not on the politics of her appearance.

I can't believe I have to explain this in such depth. Can you, seriously, not see the difference?

Ignorant comments.... typical Democrat.

Posted 3 years ago #
Zenguy
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You said you had "nothing to comment on the politics of her appearance".

Then you said you thought it was great that she was doing it, that you thought it took a big character to do that being the butt of jokes and that they would probably get great ratings because of it.

At least stand by what you said.

Posted 3 years ago #
Jo
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NewResident, Arietta and Zenguy: STOP IT! Just go to your rooms, and when you come out, see if you can play nice.
Good Lord!

Posted 3 years ago #
WSMom
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"In the end the Palin candidacy is a symptom and expression of a new vulgarization in American politics. It's no good, not for conservatism and not for the country. And yes, it is a mark against John McCain, against his judgment and idealism.

I gather this week from conservative publications that those whose thoughts lead them to criticism in this area are to be shunned, and accused of the lowest motives. In one now-famous case, Christopher Buckley was shooed from the great magazine his father invented. In all this, the conservative intelligentsia are doing what they have done for five years. They bitterly attacked those who came to stand against the Bush administration. This was destructive. If they had stood for conservative principle and the full expression of views, instead of attempting to silence those who opposed mere party, their movement, and the party, would be in a better, and healthier, position."

Peggy Noonan, Wall Street Journal, Oct. 17, 2008

Posted 3 years ago #
Anonymous
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Well, one thing is true. Palin is *a very big character*. Now, if she only had character.

Posted 3 years ago #
arietta
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I guess my post was deleted. NR I'm sorry I gratuitously slammed you. I was crabby because I was stuck inside working on this gorgeous day for a job I don't particularly enjoy going to. No excuse to take it out on others I know, but anyway, I went out and was kind of distracted the whole time by the thought of coming back here to apologize when I got home.

Posted 3 years ago #
CH
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spoiler alert.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/18/sarah-palin-on-snl-with-t_n_135887.html

Posted 3 years ago #
k
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i loved how they mocked her! alec baldwin and tina fey didn't even LOOK at her. during weekend update, she was being openly mocked and just sat there. amazingly brutal and delightful to watch. SNL allows people they like to mock themselves. in her case, they went for the jugular. (could have been much better, but still a delight to watch her implode.)

Posted 3 years ago #
flipjack
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When Baldwin kept calling Palin "Tina" ...I don't think she was expecting that..very painful to watch.
The Rap was funny. But man is out culture ever in trouble if that "reformist" gets in the whiteyhouse.
I'll bet SNL will be off the air within a year.
THere was actually a great article in the latest TIME magazine (of all places) about the image conveyed by the real Palin and the SNL Palin.
Both appearances of each are really getting blended into each other. I mean Tina Fey's rendition actually takes the edge and the horror of the reality of the racist mean spirited ever frightening rightousness of the real Palin.
I think it's actually backfiring.

Posted 3 years ago #
Cait
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That's all they could do?! Good lord. They could have done that with a cardboard cut out.

Posted 3 years ago #
FullTilt
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Remember that this woman was chosen to appeal to the darkest side of America's psyche. She has political views closer to the Taliban or El Duche, then anything the founding Fathers had in mind. Sure she may look like an attractive cougar "hockey mom", but she is really an extreme right fascist tool.

Posted 3 years ago #
acemotel
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Good point as always, FullTilt.

About her appearance on SNL: yawn.

flipjack: what do you mean that it's backfiring? ..... that turning her into a caricature diminishes the horrible danger of her extreme politics? Interesting idea ....

Posted 3 years ago #
k
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yes, they could have done more, but what they did was mock her full force directly to her face. after re-watching the rap this morning, i cannot believe she allowed them to do that. they flat out slapped her in the face while she was sitting there. the time with tina fey was wasted, but the fact that seth meyers wrote a rap that spoke of all her evils was fantastic!

Posted 3 years ago #
CountingCoup
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I missed it last evening but watched it this morning on line.

SNL did it as respectfully as possible without losing too much of their edge of describing her political divisiveness.

That said, she was a good sport through all of it, and I have to say I am still laughing about the Moose being shot in the Rap scene...

Posted 3 years ago #
Dunno
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I might have to take a look at this SNL skit. Is it as funny as all the knashing of teeth and and spilling of guts and gore on this subject.

I agree its a rough go in this life, and the Republicans are trying to stick it to us in every way possible, but sometime you need to take a deep breath and think, at least I'm on top side of this ground.

NR, I like reading your point of view too. You have thick skin, and I admire that.

Posted 3 years ago #
Anonymous
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I usually love Alec Baldwin, but he was kind of lame. Palin did the best she could with that material. The rap song was better. Mostly because Amy Poehler is always hysterical. Palin seemed uncomfortable but made the best of it.

Posted 3 years ago #
CountingCoup
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Sorry but I had to post this: I have watched this 3 times this morning and am still in stiches about it...

Rap Lyrics:
Amy Poehler’s Sarah Palin Rap Lyrics, Weekend Update

one two three

my name is sarah palin you all know me
vice president nominee of the gop
gonna need your vote in the next election
can i get a ‘what what’ from the senior section
mccain got experience, mccain got style
but don’t let him freak you out when he tries to smile
cause that smile be creepy
but when i be vp
all the leaders in the world gonna finally meet me

how’s it go eskimo
(eskimos)
tell me what you know eskimo
(eskimos)
how you feel eskimo
(ice cold)
tell me tell me what you feel eskimo
(super cold)

i’m jeremiah wright cause tonight i’m the preacha
i got a bookish look and you’re all hot for teacha
todd lookin fine on his snow machine
so hot boy gonna need a go between
in wasilla we just chill baby chilla
but when i see oil lets drill baby drill

my country tis a thee
from my porch i can see
russia and such

all the mavericks in the house put your hands up
all the mavericks in the house put your hands up
all the plumbers in the house pull your pants up
all the plumbers in the house pull your pants up

when i say ‘obama’ you say ‘ayers’
obama. (ayers) obama (ayers)
i built me a bridge - it ain’t goin’ nowhere.
(ohhh)

mccain, palin, gonna put the nail in the coffin
of the media elite
(she likes red meat)
shoot a mother-humpin moose, eight days of the week

[three gunshots]
now ya dead, now ya dead,
cause i’m an animal, and i’m bigger than you
holdin a shotgun walk in the pub
everybody party, we’re goin on a hunt
la la la la la la la la
[six gunshots]

yo i’m palin, i’m out!

Posted 3 years ago #
Dunno
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CC,

I love the rap. Now thats funny! Thanks for the good Sunday mornin laugh.

Posted 3 years ago #
CountingCoup
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SNL did it again. I predict Obama will say something about Sarah Palin looking as if she has some rythm in the very near future.

Will all of the ugly campaigning recently, this SNL skit and the "Al Smith Dinner" roast was much needed to remove some of the pressure we are experiencing in the last few weeks before the election.

Posted 3 years ago #
flipjack
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acemotel:
Yeah that's what I mean. Also, just the fact that she is a sitting duck as far as all the things we can crucify her for is just what the GOP wants. They want Liberals to look like big ugly bullies picking on the poor mom with a disabled child.
It's just more fuel for their fire really. Both sides need the other to exist and the more mean one side can make the other look the better for them.
That's also what I mean by backfiring a side from what started out as an innocent caricature of Palin.
I don't think the GOP would let her go on there without having a specific and controlled purpose in mind.
If, God forbid, she got in office (shudddddderrrr) you don't think she would remember all the ignorant sinners who made fun of her and want to make them repent?
Anyhoo, whatever.

Posted 3 years ago #
flipjack
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I agree FullTilt!

Posted 3 years ago #
CountingCoup
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I understand what your implying flipjack but I have another angle on it.

I agree with Rachel Maddow in that the GOP likes to have fun and play at even their own expense in the late night crowd, but by day they campaign furiously in the most awful and insincere way.

Maddow compared it to a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde analogy.

I think the GOP is putting Palin and McCain out there to soften up their appearance, to support the next level of underhanded campaign tactics.

Posted 3 years ago #
RainyDay1235
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Well, I think she did quite well. She appeared casual, easygoing and had good timing. She definitely has stage presence.

I have to admit though, I was pretty shocked that she was involved given the content. The negativity was more hardcore than normal - and she just went along with it. I guess I just assumed they would all poke fun at Obama, and she would make some cracks about herself. But Alec calling her 'that horrible woman' and singing about McCain's creepy smile, making light of Obama/Ayers when it's really been a major staple of her speeches?

They are calling her a good sport, but I have a feeling McCain was not happy. I agree, it could backfire. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad - just surprised.

Also a shame that SNL had a huge opportunity to bring people back to the show, and it was otherwise rather lame. I really think the Thursday night specials have robbed the Saturday shows of real content. It's like the Beatles White Album when really it should have been another great single album!

Any Palin-supporter thoughts....? :)

Posted 3 years ago #
flipjack
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I totally diagree Rainday. The White Album is probably my most favorite album of all time. I relish every nuance of every song on that album. It has more atmosphere than any of the Beatles other records and it wouldn't be complete without a single note that is on it.

Posted 3 years ago #
RainyDay1235
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And odd that there were no McCain/Palin commercials - but the Obama camp got a great one in showing McCain on VIDEO saying he voted with President Bush 90% of time, more than any of his republican counterparts. Wow.

Posted 3 years ago #
Cait
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LOL! I love the White Album and I completely agree. As a huge Beatles freak, that will now enter my mind every time I hear the White Album. I forgive you for that. :)

Posted 3 years ago #
Cait
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BTW - is it just me or is everything that Amy Poehler does just 10 times funnier now because she's so pregnant! I love her.

Posted 3 years ago #
Cait
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Oh and to be clear I was agreeing with flipjack on the white album thing - although I get what you were saying Rainy. If you're going for widespread appeal you need Rubber Soul... if you want to appeal to musical elitists (lol! a loaded word these days) you go with the White Album.

Posted 3 years ago #
angelescrest
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The White Album is the most generationally transcendental album ever. However many times I listened to on LPs (remember how you could get the album to repeat!?), same goes for my kids...via cds & laptops & cellphones. Mesmerizing; always.

Posted 3 years ago #
Bayou
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Thanks to everyone for sharing your thoughts. (I've been away from the computer most of the weekend.) I didn't want to bait the question but I was really wondering how many people felt like CH:

"It's too bad that this is what passes for campaigning now, I would have liked to see her do a press conference or appear on the Sunday talk shows first."

When we've seen so little of Palin speaking unscripted, I wondered if this was good or bad for their campaign. I guess it depends on how you look at media attention. (If you think any press is good press...) I, too, thought Baldwin was rather lame in his part but the Palin rap had me nearly rolling in the floor. I wish we could have seen Sarah's face throughout the skit. It seemed like she was gritting her teeth a couple of times.

Oh and since the subject turned to the Beatles, the White Album is incredible. :)

Posted 3 years ago #
FullTilt
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I have to agree about the White Album. I think it is an amazing chunk of audio history, and I despise the Beatles. I feel that they were responsible for destroying Rock and Roll.

Posted 3 years ago #
Cait
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FullTilt! Oh no!

I'm always fascinated to run into people who hate the Beatles because they're sooo deified in our culture. Any specific reasons you hate them so?

Posted 3 years ago #
villagegreen
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Rock and Roll has been destroyed?! Rock and Roll must have been weak and pathetic to have succumbed so easily to 4 fancy lads. Lame.

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