OMG: Palin can't name one magazine/newspaper she reads
By SilentPatriot Monday Sep 29, 2008 7:00pm
She really is George Bush in lipstick. Katie Couric asks Palin another one of those "gotcha" questions, this time about which publications she reads to learn about the world.
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COURIC: And when it comes to establishing, I was curious, what newspapers and magazines did you regularly read before you were tapped for this to stay informed and understand the world?
PALIN: I've read most of them, again with a great appreciation for the press, for the media.
COURIC: Like what ones specifically?
PALIN: Umm... all of them. Any of them that have been in front of me over all these years.
COURIC: Can you name any of them?
PALIN: I have a vast variety of sources where we get our news... Alaska isn't a foreign country where it's kind of suggested it seems like, wow how could you keep in touch with what the rest of Washington, DC may be thinking and doing, when you live up there in Alaska. Believe me, Alaska is like a microcosm of America.
Good Lord. Put this poor woman out of her misery already.
UPDATE: Glenn gets it.
In order to learn the source of her political knowledge, Katie Couric asked her three times what specific newspapers she read prior to being selected as Vice President, and Palin -- after trying to answer a couple times with her trademark rambling incoherence ("all of 'em, any of 'em that have been in front of me all these years . . . a vast variety") -- abruptly decided that the question was an elitist, condescending East Coast media assault on Alaska and chided Couric accordingly, without answering. How could you mock that other than by repeating it verbatim?
UPDATE II: Holy crap. It completely slipped my mind that Plain has a degree in journalism. Yes, someone who studied journalism can't name a single magazine or newspaper.
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Holy cow! Caribou Barbie is a moron!!!
LoL. You just can't make this stuff up. From not being able to name a single news source to "Alaska is a microcosm of America".
It that is true we are in really deep shit.
I'm sure she would be able to rattle off some publications. The fact that she didn't see that she should to shut Couric up is what's shocking.
some of you people want sarah palin as next possible
commander in chief of the united states...wow
Magazines?
"In what respect, Charlie?"
wow.... you can't think of even a newspaper??? this woman doesn't read!
mud hippy @ 6:
bingo
Not even National Enquirer?
My browser is choking and won't show the video clip. Is this part of the original disaster of an interview or the new disaster? It's getting so you need a program to keep track of all the gaffes in the McLame/Quaylin campaign.
Go Twins!
Newspapers are full of liberal lies, of course. Well, except the Wall Street Journal.
They aren't really going to let her debate, are they? I mean, they have to be thinking up some elaborate excuse to get the event canceled. Right?
If she is elected the government just flat needs to be overthrown. If this moron makes it to Pres should McCain die then nukes will be flying. It will be nuke the gay whales for Jesus. She is absoultely stupid, cluelss and a goddamned moron. There is NO way the citizens of this country should bend over and say "please sir can I have another".
Does MAD Magazine count?
oh deres a lot doncha know
we got dat dere
Maritime Border Times
The Russian Neighbor News
Airplane Hunting Today
Lipstick Press
SnowMachine Racer Magazine
Is dat enough for ya?
ontheleftcoast @ 9:
when does that game start and is it at the metrodome.
to think they traded santana...wow
That's alright - neither does Bush - oh what am i saying! Mind you McSame can't read a 3-page document on the Economy so she's in good company.
This had me laughing. Truly scary to have this as a vice presidential candidate. I can only imagine Katie Couric going back to the office and being involved in the editing process... wondering what the hell she can use that won't get her accused of picking on the Alaskan Queen. I'm an atheist, and I pray that McCain doesn't win. We've already had 8 years of shock doctrine- McCain and Palin would be easier to manipulate than children.
She prolly stays up to date on current issues via Chick Publications.
http://www.chick.com/default.asp
to walter: "i did not know that"
"All of them"
Possibly the best answer ever. You can't even parody that. It is impossible.
When I lived in Alaska, the Seattle PI or the Seattle Times was the most accessable source of news.
And the Emmy for broadcast journalism goes to.....
KATIE COURIC!!!!
For asking a nimrod what she reads.
Bushie, your soulmate has arrived. Watch out Laura.
Palin's provincialism, lack of curiosity and virtual illiteracy is just the kind of thing Republican voters relate to and feel comfortable with. Don't be surprised at how many people out there would see this and think, "she's just like me."
Oh my... It's like she doesn't have one intellectual bone in her body. But, seriously, Couric didn't ask her if they had magazines in Alaska.
Well I saw one picture of her at her desk with reading material in front of her. Someone who recognized it identified it as being the John Birch Society publication.
Maybe she just didn't want to mention that as being one of her reading resources...
constituent @ 4:
Us people? Here? I know I haven't posted in a couple weeks, but did I miss an influx of clueless people?
RickMack @ 12:
Excuuuuse me! Mad is for intelligent people! Wit. Irony. Satire. You know, all those things the Thuglies lack.
Does this woman have enough brains to be able to dress herself in the morning????
http://bagnewsnotes.typepad.com/bagnews/2008/09/early-signs-of.html
Apparently she likes to read the John Birch Society's publications. I wonder why she didn't want to mention that?
Bit NOLA @ 5:
Lots of Laughs. That won't get old for a long time.
sharkcellar @ 17:
Ha, nice! We used to draw in those things and make our own stories. I haven't seen them for years though. Good to know they're still crazier than ever.
"Ahhhh, I'll get back to ya on this one....."
Palin is McCain's insurance policy to protect him from impeachment. Better hope you have a valid passport and an emergency fund.
ontheleftcoast @ 9:
Youtube version
A mind is a terrible thing to have shoved up your arse!
Now THAT is bad.
Not reading anything is bad enough, but what really sucks
is Palin's child-like attempt to bullshit her way through the
question.
Absolutely disgusting!!
Well, she's certainly not part of the readership problem that newspapers are having. After all, she reads ALL OF THEM. May it's our problem. We can't grasp the breadth of knowledge this woman has. She won't expound because our heads will explode if exposed to that much intelligence.
I think lots of drinking will be in order if McCain/Palin are elected.
God help us if J-Mac is elected.
I'd love to keep playing, C&L, but your ads keep breaking my browser.
Maybe she doesn't read such low grade writing such as newspapers and magazines. Maybe she spends her time reading 3 Shakespeares -- like Bush.
Damn...the teleprompter broke again!
;)
Geez, Katie Couric just redeemed herself.
As much of a republiCON that she can be, interviewing that IDIOT Palin just made Couric look really, really smart.
Meanwhile, Palin just confirmed that she truly is an IDIOT!
i like that Sammmy @ 1:
... we should call palingate moose from now on.
crush a beer on her skull, shell b ready 2 answer any question w/ a question - anytime (not just on baldie bullet propaganda time).
antv @ 269:
Well, there was that Architect guy from The Matrix ...
I guess people and us weekly don't count.
I'll bet Courtney Love will feel qualified to run for office now..
dfgdg @ 361:
Should the US be afraid J McCain or the rest of the world knowing, there are that many stupid, war-mongering people in the USA and John McCain/Sarah Nimrod?
MsJoanne @ 96:
DAMN !!! What's your last name? Google? Nice.
Saw this on the NFL Channel.
old clip of a journalist interviewing Joe Namath.
Reporter: "So what did you major in in college, basket weaving?"
BroadwayJoe: "No, journalism, it was easier."
Bush, Cheney, McCain & Palin.....
Let's Find Us A Mountain For..........
"THE MOUNT RUSHMORE OF INCOMPETENCE!!"
Ringaling! Hey Gov. Palin, the alphabet called and said you can have the letter "g" back We wouldn't want Sarah comin on tv and talkin like a hick. Sheesh!
MarinatedInSmog @ 369:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65Y9c26w8MM
Funniest part of this, she was just on the cover of "Time" 2 weeks ago!
Hell, I think I could name at least three that I subscribe to, and they'd all anwer the question. So from which side of his venerable brain did McBush did get the confirmation that she was the right person to run with during her 1-day vetting process? What questions did he ask, besides "Will you be my VP?" He was probably staring at her photo while he talked over his cell-phone.
Referring to Palin as "Carribou Barbie" is insulting to both!
The only magazine she reads is "The New American," the official magazine of the racist/fascist John Birch Society:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/cross_tabs/2008/09/sarah_palin_and_the_...
mrdot @ 298:
I'm into birching too.
ScrewedRUs @ 323:
She thought it was for Hi Lights, but it turned out to be:
http://www.goodworksonearth.org/bookimage-magazine-high-times-2000-sept.jpg
Dick @ 134:
Thank her for me..... Really.
For the love of God, she's now quoting Homer Simpson!
http://some-came-running.blogspot.com/2008/10/open-door-homer.html
Jo @ 109:
Facts have a liberal bias. It's best not to read them.
The requirements to teach in our local school systems are more strigent than the vetting process used for Sarah Palin.
I was in a staff meeting yesterday where Palin's name came up. Because I'm Republican, I was asked my opinion of the media attacking Palin. I told them, "the photo journalist hold the cameras, PALIN discredits herself everytime she opens her mouth. In my opinion she is not qualified to be Vice President". I thought I was going to be physically attacked by 3 females and one male co-worker. I was given a tongue thrashing and told, "You need to get on your knees and ask GOD to forgive you for sinning. Palin is a Christian - God ordained to be in the VP position. She will change the Rove v Wade and put the DAMN faggots back in the closets before they get to our children".
Yes, I am a yankee Republican who lives in the south.
Folks, because Palin is a Chrisitan, the Chrisitan Right could care less if she can even READ! "She is GOD ordained" to be the one to place into law their social agenda. Like she is going to change the law on her own. I saw HATE in the eyes of some co workers because I spoke the truth and voiced an honest opinion that was different from theirs
and my intention to vote Obama. Two of the women refuse to speak to me; we are interacting for work via emails.
The 'broken glass religious right republicans' do not care what she does, says, "or even if she can READ" they said, "she is a God's Moses for our generation and HE will guide her". Sadly, they believe that from the deepest parts of their beings! READING materials, or reading skills/ability is not an issue to Republicans in my area!
celcus @ 383:
That's what the H in Jesus H Christ means...
D'oh!!!
celcus @ 383:
Too bad it wasn't these guys, but the debate hasn't started yet:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfilR67QAIE
I'm afraid to ask her how the dinosaurs became extinct. She probably say "Noah just couldn't fit them all in the ark." :-)
Sure she reads her favorite daily newspaper: The Endtimer Times.
The sad thing is that she is right... like Alaska is a like a microcosm of America.
and she is the governor.
God help you.
palin is so dumb
she thought Fargo
Was a documentary.
She and her hubby tried to start their own wood-chipper business.
Neil @ 13:
Abstinence Review Monthly
Newborn Traveling Times
Most here are assuming she doesn't read at all but what if.....
She knows damned well she would be naming some really extremist publications if honest so she just goes mum, not quick enough to make up a neutral answer?
Why does she talk like Herb Tarlek's wife?
I can't wait to see the debate tomorrow.... Hopefully it won't be cancelled and blaimed on the 700+ billion dollar bailout vote. Those bankers belong in prison.
Has any one see the youtube video with Palin vs. Miss Teen South Carolina??????
I still think the ultimate Sarah Palin question is "What does the Governor of Alaska do?"
Snowball @ 22:
Totally.
John Amato’s virtual online magazine
if you read something somewhat routinely that comes to
mind rather quickly.palin gives NO publication and then goes into her defensive posture. this person doesn't read routinely.that gives me some ideas about her knowledge about issues in the states and abroad. palin may be smart enough but knowledge is another story.palin has been cruising with the mayor and governor position(s). nothing really that tough about the governorship except determining what to
spend the oil money/revenue on.
Oh Yeah. "In What Respect, Charlie" is an instant classic catch phrase.
I plan on using it all the time. Every time I don't want to answer a question.
"..all of them. Any of them that have been in front of me.."
In front of her. In front of her.
In front of her.
IN. FRONT. OF. HER.
Holy Shit.
Watch out, Biden!
Are you sure this wasn't just Sarah Palin doing her best Tine Fey impersonation?
Krisken @ 25:
take it easy it was bait for denass or marge
Thats GOLD Sarah...GOLD!!
in her earpiece someone is saying "read" "you read the news" "say Washington Times" and she's thinking, that's a phony, there's no such thing as a Washington Times Just "Time magazine" I think? "who is talking in my ear?" "is that you dog?"
"who do we get to kill next?"
Krisken @ 30:
Yeah, I used to collect em whenever I'd find one on a bus stop seat or in the men's room or maybe on a bank teller's counter. They were my pokemon cards before pokemon. They've always had halfway decent artists in those things, but man is the content batshit nuts.
NEliberal @ 42:
Nnnnghh! No! Don't play with my head, you fiend!!
This is just more "gotcha" journalism from the liberal media. Don't you people know McCain was a POW and Palin can see Russia from her house?
Katie Couric should get some kind of award for these interviews...
new302 @ 395:
See Russia from her house? I got that beat!!!!
I an see the MOON at night! That must make me an Astronaut!!!
sharkcellar @ 17:
Ohhh Jack Chick!! Comic writer to the Assembly of God!!
Great Evangelical Porno!!
Kind of scary that a person second in line to be the president of US has not read anything but bible tracts and and the church bulletin on a regular basis.
When you are a Republican, all you really need to know are talking points. Intelligent thinking is not required. Did they actually speak with her before they chose her?
So what do the PUMA's think now? Have they changed their minds, or are they retrenching because the MSM is "unfair?" I can't believe anyone would consider "what magazines or newspapers do you read" a gotcha question. Likewise, naming a Supreme Court decision other than Roe v. Wade. But then, I could never understand the PUMA's anyway...
As Rick Davis, McCain's manager said, "this election is not about issues, ...it's about a composite view of what people take away from these candidates." So far, Palin is accumulating a negative view. That means the Republicans will tackle Obama even harder these next few weeks. It's going to get even nastier.
Sarah Palin is a functional illiterate. I've met a person who suffered from the same deficit.
Could function with the spoken word; however, could not understand anything in print.
Only a melanoma lesion away from the Presidency.
tru_thordare @ 387:
Didn't jesus kill them all by hand when he went to the desert?
I'm pretty sure that jesus killed them. Up til then, dinosaurs were a real menace.
Numinous @ 396:
I can see the whole milky way! I AM RULER OF THE GALAXY!!
zugzug @ 401:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZcH7348eiw
bamboozled @ 141:
I'm trying to figure out why Americans seem to want someone dumber than they are in the White House. Maybe they are afraid someone smarter could pull something over on them? I know I sure as hell ain't smart enough to run this country and I read the New Yorker and the Economist.
402 zugzug
You ever hear of the Greek myth of the Milky Way?
Apparently, all the Deities of the Pantheon wanted the infant Herakles made a God, since he was the son of a God and a virgin. Hera was opposed. So Athena arranged to talk a walk with Hera, who had just given birth and was nursing. They came across the hungry infant Herakles, and on Athena's suggestion, Hera picked him up to suckle. His powerful lip muscles caused her pain, and she instantly realized who he was and tore him away, causing a spray of milk to exit out, and that became the Milky Way
But she was too late, Herakles had a taste, so when he died years later he was apotheosized.
So why can't we require this be studied as an alternate theory in Astronomy class?
To take a walk...
OMG: Palin can’t name one magazine/newspaper she reads
So what would palin think of this painting?
http://ammaghoonagh.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/max_ernst_the_virgin_spa...
Palin reading John Birch Society publication.
This woman could be picking Supreme Court justices one day, people.
"We don't need no edjukashun!"
Heck, all they seem to care about is whether or not she can field-dress a moose after she's shot it.
The bitch is simply a liar and a gimmick. Just like Dumbya, this "pit bull with lipstick" seems to expect people to believe her lies and bullshit. I'll bet she's been a bullshit artist all of her life.
Can Palin and Couric get their own sitcom please?