We seem to think that politicians, particularly Regressives (aka Republicans), have only recently been saying idiotic things. Part of the problem is that in the past candidate statements typically had the ring of truth to them because they were tethered, however tenuously, to some accurate evidence. Even the lies justifying war with Iraq seemed plausible, partly because trustworthy people like Secretary of State Colin Powell were uttering them.
That all ended when Governor Sarah Palin was tapped to run with Senator John McCain in 2008. The wannabe vice president invited ridicule far beyond anything seen before. That includes Vice President Dan Quayle's turn in the spotlight, which is saying a lot. Her virtuosity at speaking as far removed from reason and truth as her house is from Russia became a hit among Regressives. Given her huge popularity and the vehemence with which she was defended, is it any wonder others in her party began emulating her? Everyone, particularly those identified as or with Tea Party terrorists, has found honor in sticking to their guns when challenged by facts and analysis.
To thank Governor Palin for this highly entertaining addition to politics, here is a song, using the melody from "Bette Davis Eyes" by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon, to remind us of her impact on American political culture. Cheers!
Sarah Palin Frames
Her hair is moosey brown
Her lips smug with fame
Her tone can make Dems frown
She’s got Sarah Palin frames.
She’ll turn the righties on
You know she plays the game
At every stop she makes
She’s got Sarah Palin frames.
When she sees you
She’ll deceive you
All the better just to please you
She’s atrocious
And she knows just what it
Takes to be all pro-Bush
She got that Dan Quayle kind of fame
She’s got Sarah Palin frames.
She’ll let you learn life’s rough
Who needs to have a choice?
She’ll say you don’t need stuff
She’s got Sarah Palin frames.
She’ll show you Russia out there
Debt piles up just the same
Build a bridge to where?
She’s got Sarah Palin frames.
She’ll dispose facts
As she snows you
The hockey mom façade just throws you
She’s obnoxious
And she knows just what it
Takes to be all pro-Bush
The Tea boys think she’s a dame
She’s got Sarah Palin frames.