Fantasy politics

Palin's political strategy comes straight out of Orwell. Begin with a lie, and then correct it. Thus, something like, The President should quit insulting the troops. Not only has Obama never insulted the troops, more than any president in recent memory he has been visible in his support of the military and their families, meeting coffins, visiting cemeteries and families, fighting for VA rights. But Palin's lie, and her criticism, make some (many?) folks believe our president insults the military.


In her speech, she told the same tired story about Obama and his teleprompter, and this after he was incredibly impressive WITHOUT notes of any kind in the way he answered questions and returned fire with the GOP. It was a command performance by a man thinking on his feet with an incredible stock of data in his memory. The very opposite of Palin's insinuation (she who had her own notes scribbled on the palm of her hand for a lightweight Q&A after her speech!).

Tell the Big Lie and people will believe it, straight out of Orwell.