Most emailed NYT op-ed so far today: "Lipstick Bungle"

Among Republicans asked why they support 'Snowjob Squareglasses,' her intelligence won a three-way tie for eighth place, behind the vacant and nebulous 'I just like her.'


"Lipstick Bungle," by Charles M. Blow:

"Mr. McCain, on Monday you repeated your delusional notion that the fundamentals of the economy are strong. Now, the federal government is working on a deal to save that economy from collapsing. You have admitted that the economy is not your forte, so you could have used a running mate with some financial chops. (Remember Mitt Romney?)

But no. Who did you pick? SnowJob SquareGlasses whose financial credentials include running Wasilla into debt, listing (but not selling) a plane on EBay and flip-flopping on a bridge to wherever. In fact, when it comes to real issues in general, she may prove to be a liability.

In what respect, you may ask?

It turns out that the Republican enthusiasm for Sarah Palin is just as superficial as she is. They were so eager for someone to cheer for (because they really don’t like you) that they dove face first into the Palin mirage. But, on the issues, even they worry about her."

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/20/opinion/20blow.html?em

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"Snowjob Squareglasses"! :rofl:

(and I thought that was just a DUism... :rofl: )

Love it when the columnists turn the populist snark on.

LOL! Great piece!