I'm wondering how many people here watched her Alaska special...
For those who didn't, first, it was a great look at the State of Alaska. Palin and her family flew all over the state and showed the rest of the world a part of what makes Alaska a great asset to the United States. The scenery was magnificent.
Second, it showed the Palin family in their semi-normal routine. She took care of her kiddos, interacted with her husband, spent time with cousins, grandparents, etc. Of course, with cameras running, every line is somewhat scripted, but she didn't seem to be trying that hard to be an actor, and if anything it was the other way around. She said and did what she says and does.
Third, she thumbed her nose at every politically correct position under the sun and that was perhaps the greatest thing of the entire program. She fired guns in multiple episodes, including hunting and bagging a caribou. She picked up a Stihl chainsaw and cut down a huge tree while visiting a logging camp. She beat fish over the head with a club after catching them in the ocean. Her family fishing operation was shown for what it is -- commercial salmon fishing that helps to feed a hungry nation. She never "abused" nature, but she sure used it. Meanwhile, she talked about the neighbor who moved into the home RIGHT next to hers (they build a huge wall to halt his vision into their windows). She showed off her father's home, covered with mounted game animals (he is a school teacher). She showed native Alaskans preserving fish for their winter needs. She talked about oil, gold, water, and wilderness. I'd say that she has a dose of testosterone that many a man in Washington DC could use.
Fourth, she showed that she has a sense of humor and that she is not quite as stupid as everyone suggests. She has built an admirable empire and has moved up in a hostile world in ways that few others ever accomplish. She certainly is not the darling of the establishment or establishment media, yet she manages to be there, in their face, anyway.
I'm a fan... But, all that being said, I also hope that she does not run for President. Not because she cannot do it -- she certainly can -- but because she won't live more than a week or two in office before someone offs her... We see that sentiment even in the posts here on this BAPTIST board. :BangHead: