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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (143382)9/7/2008 12:14:21 AM
From: SiouxPal  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 362352
 
Palin has been appointed High Inquisitor of the Republican Party

The "Bush Woman" has shown herself to be a Dolores-Umbridge type: a smiling, kindly façade that spews forth ruinous Republican talking points while criticizing those who are trying to make America a better place.

Sarah Palin is Dolores Umbridge by Jeff Sirmons:

The similarities are astounding. Here are a few:

1. Palin has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the center of politics. Umbridge, likewise, came from nowhere to take over Hogwarts.

2. They resemble toads, wear glasses, and have an affinity for all things pink.

3. Both like censorship. Umbridge censored using wands and having fun, and Palin tried to censor certain books in a public library that were against her morals (bizarre b/c Palin is a communications major--turncoat!).

4. Both were selected to high posts by really old dudes. Come to think of it, McCain might even be Cornelius Fudge...hmmm...

5. They both have acidic personalities--either agree with them or leave. Umbridge polarized Hogwarts while Palin, upon being elected mayor of tiny Wasilla, Alaska, asked a bunch of her staff to resign if they supported the former mayor.

6. Both ignore obvious problems. Umbridge ignored the constant evidence that Voldemort was returning to power, whereas Palin ignores the fact that her daughter is living proof that abstinence-only education is retarded.

7. Both have a tendency of being wicked with a sunny disposition. Umbridge, among other things, make Harry scar himself with pointless discipline, with a smile, while Palin is willing to send our troops to die for an unjust cause, with a smile (idea compliments of Charles Mitchell).

The list can go on, and I'm sure over time it will. But the fact is that we as a country are seriously considering a Fudge/Umbridge--I mean, McCain/Palin ticket.

(From teapee)



To: Wharf Rat who wrote (143382)9/7/2008 5:03:54 AM
From: stockman_scott  Respond to of 362352
 
Robert Reich on Vetting:

robertreich.blogspot.com