SNL Parody: Not That Different From The Real Thing
The funny sad thing about the open of “Saturday Night Live” is that it’s not that far removed from the the Katie Couric interview that it was satirizing.
From the Katie Couric interview:
Couric: You’ve cited Alaska’s proximity to Russia as part of your foreign policy experience. What did you mean by that?
Palin: That Alaska has a very narrow maritime border between a foreign country, Russia, and, on our other side, the land-boundary that we have with Canada. It’s funny that a comment like that was kinda made to … I don’t know, you know … reporters.
Couric: Mocked?
Palin: Mocked, yeah I guess that’s the word, mocked.
Couric: Well, explain to me why that enhances your foreign-policy credentials.
Palin: Well, it certainly does, because our, our next-door neighbors are foreign countries, there in the state that I am the executive of. And there…
Couric: Have you ever been involved in any negotiations, for example, with the Russians?
Palin: We have trade missions back and forth, we do. It’s very important when you consider even national-security issues with Russia. As Putin rears his head and comes into the air space of the United States of America, where do they go? It’s Alaska. It’s just right over the border. It is from Alaska that we send those out to make sure that an eye is being kept on this very powerful nation, Russia, because they are right next to, they are right next to our state.
From SNL:
“Couric“: On foreign policy I want to give you one more chance to explain your claim that you have foreign policy experience based on Alaska’s proximity to Russia. What did you mean by that?
“Palin“: Well Alaska and Russia are only separated by a narrow maritime border; you’ve got Alaska here, and this right here’s water and this right here is Russia, so we keep an eye on them.
So Palinites…looking at Palins record of ‘trade missions’ with Russia. Since this was done under official statebusiness, there should be a record. I am interested in what kind of agreement she made with the Russians.
I searched on the State of Alaska’s website on any possible information, but was not able to find any. Since you suporters are probably more informed on her actions as governor, can you please inform me on what ‘trade missions’ that Palin has made reference to several times.
thanks for the info.
September 28th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
WTF!!! why is Katie Couric more knowledgeable than the nominee for the 2nd most important job in the world??? WHY? WTF if going on in this country where stupidity rules.
September 28th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
“she’s supposed to know a little of this”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8__aXxXPVc
September 28th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Palin vs Tina Fey (SNL) (can you tell the difference).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeMypXCUWMw
September 28th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
This is all intended to distract from the fact that her actual experience in negotiations with Canada – our most important trading partner and military ally – dwarfs Barack Obama’s experience advising and consenting. Why is it so laughable to call trade missions foreign policy experience but not “growing up in Indonesia”?
September 28th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
^ The PARODY imitating the PARODY! They didn’t even have to make up new words, they simply used what Palin actually said! Holy Moly… LOLOLOL!
Funny as hell but PATHETIC! John McCain you could have done much better than that, how embarrassing!
Thanks for those links WTF, I hadn’t seen the whole CBS interview.
September 28th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
“trade missions”
like someone stated earlier, what ‘trade missions’???? Even the most ferverent reporters haven’t been able to find any documentation on any trade agreements with Palin. But knowing how much the media are just a bunch of liberal fascist pigs (of course owned by conservative republican pigs), how about some of you palin supporters pointing us to some trade agreements made between Palin and Russia.
September 28th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
KNOW SARAH PALIN:
She was no where to be found when her teenage daughter was having sex behind her back.
Did Sarah Palin know that her teenage daughter was having sex at a young age?
Did her job prevent her from knowing about it?
Was she busy in the world of politics to give a crap about her own children?
SARAH PALIN:
She says she is defending Americans. But how so?
She said that by every plane that crosses her state that comes from russia, she keeps a close eye on that plane.
That is what she said when it comes to protecting America.
SARAH PALIN:
Claimed she was against the bridge to no where in Alaska from the beginning!
WRONG!
She was actually for the bridge until congress stopped the bridge to no where, and then she flip flopped and said she was against the bridge to no where.
SARAH PALIN:
She said she has more experience in foreign relations than Obama. How so?
She said that because her state is close to Russia.
Than I guess I am an expert when it comes to the states of Oklahoma, and New Mexico, and Louisiana and even Mexico because I live in Texas, right?
Incredible.
SARAH PALIN: THE WORST CHOICE FOR JOHN MCCAIN/BUT THE BEST CHOICE FOR OBAMA TO TAKE THE WHITE HOUSE IN NOVEMBER!
If Sarah Palin said she is a hockey mom, well Palin, her teenage daughter was having sex behind your back while you were involved in politics and didnt knot crap about it!
If that Sarah Palin, is your experience to be VP, then America is f****!
IF YOU SARAH PALIN CANT EVEN MANAGE AND CONTROL YOUR OWN CHILDREN, YOU CERTAINLY CANT HANDLE AMERICAN PROBLEMS!
Sarah “the flight attendant’ Palin. You are a disgrace.
You have nothing to offer to the GOP ticket, but the thought of being a woman. Thats it!
America knows it, just by looking at the polls!
September 28th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
I would ask Sarah Palin to resign and to go back to Alaska, but that could hurt Obama.
So, lets just leave her on the McCain ticket.
It will be an easy ride to the white house for obama, all thanks to the flight attendant we all know and found to be a fake, Sarah Palin.
September 28th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
Obama camp wants rally signs banned in Virginia at a public college on public property.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/rnr/858124541.html
September 28th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
http://wizbangblog.com/content/2008/09/28/obama-camp-threatens-to-prosecute-critics-in-missouri-governor-blunt-responds.php
Now they are going after missouri
September 28th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
t. Mason, stop smearing Obama.
It aint working. The polls numbers are proving that.
sorry, you lose T. mason.
September 29th, 2008 at 12:01 am
Louie, It’s all they got left. They are going into fullblown meltdown mode. Gonna be good humor! They get their talking points from sissy hannity and the druggie. Honesty,credibility,and integrity mean absolutely nothing to these dishonest punks. It’s sad really.
September 29th, 2008 at 12:59 am
PALIN: They’re our next door neighbors and you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska, from an island in Alaska.
Okay, let’s assume that seeing Russia from an island gives your foreign policy credentials a boost.
Has Governor Palin ever been to that little island?
September 29th, 2008 at 2:19 am
Louie,
Typical. if anyone points out things that he and his camp is doing that is WRONG it is smearing. But if you sit on here and talk trash you are stating your opinion.
Typical. Maybe you should apply for the truth squad yourself?
Maybe you should be worried about losing your free speech?
September 29th, 2008 at 8:20 am
If it did happen to be true that Obama knew the sergeant’s mother had changed her mind about letting him use her dead son’s name, I would be very disappointed in him. Don’t suppose we’ll ever know for sure, because the campaign certainly wouldn’t admit it if he did, but it doesn’t seem like the sort of thing Barack would do deliberately.
Unlike his treacherous old opponent, I see him as a very honourable man and a worthy President.
September 29th, 2008 at 8:32 am
John,
This morning the mother is saying she did ask him to stop wearing the bracelet and not to mention his name. The dad says she and he both contacted the campaign and asked them to not make it a political issue.
The mother is also saying that maybe it was a mistake, since McCain brought it up first.
either way, if he was asked to stop it is pretty bad. I hope he apologizes if that is the case.
September 29th, 2008 at 8:35 am
If it is the case (big if) I too would be disgusted. I saw the spiel on Fox’n'fiends (was it just before or just after they broke the astonishing news that the NY Young Republicans were supporting the half-baked Alaskan?) and it didn’t appear that they had a smoking gun.
September 29th, 2008 at 8:50 am
Palin’s Experience Negotiating with Canada!
Is the commenter who is making this argument really that stupid? Governors don’t negotiate with foreign countries, except on the most minor trade issues. Foreign relations are a Federal responsibility. Its that simple. She has NO foreign policy experience.
Sarah Palin is an unqualified Idiot! And a Serial Liar to boot!
September 29th, 2008 at 9:17 am
RE: Bracelet–It was the woman’s separated or divorced husband who said Obama shouldn’t wear HER son’s braclet. The woman who gave him the bracelet, the dead soldier’s mother was, per AP yesterday late afternoon: “I am ecstatic that Obama is wearing my son’s bracelet! And even more ecstatic that he brought up my son in the debate!”
September 29th, 2008 at 9:20 am
T. Mason,
I watched your clip. At a time when I think everyone would agree that the media is biased, where are Americans supposed to get their information so they can make an informed decision? I would be all for some accountability for parties who run ads that they know are lies, are proven to be lies and STILL choose to run them. The video clip didn’t seem to be as much about censoring free speech as it is about truth in advertising which I absolutely support for both parties. JMO
September 29th, 2008 at 10:01 am
Kuvas,
I think it is quite funny that the Governor of MO is upset that Obama wants MO laws enforced. I wonder which other laws on MO books the Gov. would say:
“I can think of nothing more offensive to Jefferson’s thinking than using the power of the state to deprive Americans of their civil rights.”
I agree with his statement. Not in regards to this particular law, but maybe he is a civil rights champion, ala ACLU, and just has extremely strong views in this area. I await his further denunciation of oppressive MO laws ;)
September 29th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Um Cara, Blunt is an idiot; he is often referred to as “the boy governor” by citizens because he has been clueless as the governor of this state. I wish I could say he was a civil rights champion but like his father…he is only a champion of the republicans and narrow mindedness.
September 29th, 2008 at 11:44 am
BUFATUTU,
Nice quoting HALF the article. Just another example of manipulating information to prove your point of view. You neglected to post the part where she said she did in fact send an email to him in February asking that he not politicize the death of her son.
she then in turn said she hoped this would die down, and that he said his name as a sort of quid pro quo to John Mccain.
“i have one” “so do I”
September 29th, 2008 at 11:48 am
In my opinion, supression of free speech should not be tolerated. Missouri isn’t the only place this is going on. They reportedly banned signs at a rally in Virginia that took place at a public college, on public property.
They are also sending letters to TV stations in PA and one other state (can’t remember which one) asking them to NOT run TV ads.
I see a pattern. What’s next?
September 29th, 2008 at 11:51 am
T. Mason,
But surely you expect states to enforce their laws? If there are folks in MO who share your outrage, they should challenge the law to their supreme court (and on up to the US Supreme Court if necessary)
But a Governor who doesn’t want to enforce the laws of his state? If I were a MO resident, I would be interested in knowing the full list of laws my Gov. did not want enforced.
September 29th, 2008 at 11:57 am
This is another article, but so far haven’t found anything about which law you are talking about? Maybe I’m mising something, I am multi-tasking
http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080929/BLOGS09/80929021
September 29th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
T. Mason it is not suppression of free speech, it is about truth in advertising. You can come to MO and say anything you want, you can write anything you want, and you can pay for a commercial to say anything you want. The issue is whether you can LIE to the people of the state and not be held accountable.
I really don’t understand why you always “freak out” and jump to conclusions instead of reading something for what it is and then making a decision. You remind me of chicken little…. And what is so shocking about not allowing political signs on public property? LOL I mean think about it!!!! The property is PUBLIC which means people from all political and religious affiliations pay the taxes to support and all are to be ‘welcome’ there.
To allow political signs for one party equates to the exclusion of another! Use your head. Put your sign in your yard where YOU pay the taxes.
September 29th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
T. Mason,
The latest link you give references MO ‘ethics laws’, that is the law (or laws?) I am referring to.
September 29th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Um Cara, Have you read the article about Palin in Newsweek (Sept 29, 2008) written by Sam Harris? Pretty good read.
September 29th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Kuvas,
No – I have a hard time getting English language magazines in Brazil…
Is it this article?
http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/stumper/archive/2008/09/23/gerson-vs-harris-is-palin-prepared-for-the-presidency.aspx
Heading into the office, but will read it later, if that is the one you are referring to.
September 29th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Kuvas,
The fact is, if the shoe were on the other foot this whole board, including Alan would be jumping up and down on the keyboard.
Are you trying to tell me that you can’t carry a sign around at a public university where you live? Much less carry a sign to a political rally?
The great part about this country is I am supposed to be able to make my opinion known regardless of where I am or who I am around without fear of prosecution.
UM,
Thanks for the info. I can see how getting a handle on outright LIES would be in line with the ethics law. It still bothers me when you tie it with the other two instances though.
September 29th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Um Cara, That is the article I was talking about. Brazil? I used to live in Salvador; am now in (you guessed it) MO.
September 29th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Um Cara, Sorry that is not the article. The complete article is at http://www.newsweek.com/id/160080 I hope this link works for you.
September 29th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
T. Mason, you can carry a sign at a political rally march or anywhere on private property. You can wear a political t-shirt to university (or anywhere). But, no you can’t plant a sign or banner on any property that is paid for with taxpayer money.
September 29th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Kuvas -
Yea, I live in Sao Paulo. I spent this year’s Carnaval in Salvadore though. Adoro! Quero voltar de novo.
And that article was good – he articulated quite well my primary concern with her religious beliefs, the whole end of times is right around the corner thing.
T.Mason, you once asked me why her belief in the end of times being within her lifetime was a problem for me, take a look at the article for a better explanation than I gave (my explanation being that it leads to some pretty short term thinking).
September 29th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
I wonder when SNL will start doing skits about FDR being on teev talking about the depression.
Oops, bad example. The doofus that said that was a democrat.
The issue is whether you can LIE to the people of the state and not be held accountable.
Funny, when clinton was lying where were the democrats then to complain about being held accountable.
Why do liberals/democrats never hold their own to the standards they hold republicans to? Do they simply have lower standards for their own party and not expect better?
So…
When obama put out that ad that lied about mcsame and his use of email, did you complain about that or is that different because obama did it?
To allow political signs for one party equates to the exclusion of another!
Google pictures of obama and mcsame on college campuses.
I would ask Sarah Palin to resign and to go back to Alaska, but that could hurt Obama.
Wow, a lefty had a logical thought. I wonder why all the other liberals have to smear her 24/7? Maybe they know the truth and the truth scares them.
It aint working. The polls numbers are proving that.
Good point louie the liberal. Your party’s smearing of palin is working.
The woman who gave him the bracelet, the dead soldier’s mother was, per AP yesterday late afternoon: “I am ecstatic that Obama is wearing my son’s bracelet! And even more ecstatic that he brought up my son in the debate!”
She asked him not to mention her son back in February, but since mcsame mentioned his bracelet she no longer cared if her son was used as a prop for the sole reason obama wouldn’t look lame being without a bracelet. She put party before her son, how sad for her son.
September 29th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
But, no you can’t plant a sign or banner on any property that is paid for with taxpayer money.
Kuvas…
Unless it’s advertising obama.
Scroll down to the 6th picture, the picture of the obama sign on the expressway.
http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/group/NortheastKingdomforObama
The words under the picture talk about even more signs on public property- “To make matters worse, the Obama signs on highway overpasses had been replaced by 8-foot Hillary signs.”
Scroll down either further and see obama signs hanging from public street lights paid for by taxpayers.
And this is just one page on obamas own site. I could have posted the pictures of obama supporters knocking over mcsame signs and replacing them with obama signs but those are on foxnews, so like all good liberals you would discount those without even looking at the pictures.
September 29th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
T.MASon
your nothing but a smear merchant to attack and smear Obama at all costs.
YOu should be ashamed of yourself!
September 29th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Louie,
No she isn’t. You just don’t agree with her. I rarely do either, but she isn’t a ’smear merchant’. Why don’t you just show where you disagree and/or where she is wrong instead of calling her names?
September 29th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
I aint calling anyone names. Im simply stating the truth.
September 29th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
What a sad and pathetic commentary.
September 30th, 2008 at 12:55 am
LOL. Ok Louie, way to really step up and make a point.
You smear somebody by calling them a smear merchant without actually being able to back up what you are saying.
Louie, you are a doo doo head. And that’s not calling you a name, it’s simply stating the truth.
September 30th, 2008 at 1:22 am
Good day! medrol pack
October 21st, 2008 at 10:04 am