Imagine the outrage in feminist circles if a conservative columnist had mockingly analogized a sitting Dem governor to an animal. But Richard Cohen has said as much of Sarah Palin. And I predict you won't hear a peep from the Kim Gandys or Naomi Wolffs of the world—much less from their allies in the MSM.
Cohen begins his WaPo column of today by dismissing Palin as "a sitcom of a vice presidential choice and a disaster movie if she moves up to the presidency." After noting Newt's defense of her nomination, Cohen continues [emphasis added]:
It's a pity Gingrich was not around when the Roman Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, better known by his nickname Caligula, reputedly named Incitatus as a consul and a priest. Incitatus was his horse.
Cohen goes on to accuse GOP spokesmen of lying in Palin's defense, and to claim the McCain campaign made "fools of themselves" by choosing her. Cohen, on a comic note, observes that the Russians haven't invaded since Palin took over as the head of the Alaska National Guard.
Let the liberal media mock. We'll see who's laughing come Election Day.
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This just speaks to the
September 2, 2008 - 08:47 ET by Free ThinkerThis just speaks to the brilliance of the pick of Palin. The left is struggling to find any dirt on her and look foolish in their weak attempts. They know there is no strategic political way to attack her so keep watching for the personal attacks. The McCain camp has to be laughing at how scared the msm and the Obama campaign is running right now. Just wait until she destroys Biden in a debate.
zactly
September 2, 2008 - 10:21 ET by sawing battaYou got it.
Liberals' heads are exploding...the twisted logic needed to piss on this choice and her daughter is just plain sad.
Barack is smart though...he comes out saying "lay off" but knowing that's not going to happen. He's immune now. Nice move, I'll give him that. But you think he or those in his campaign are calling the NYT, the Post, the Networks, etc asking them to lay off? fat chance. They absolutely love and expect this putred coverage.
Along the same line....
September 2, 2008 - 08:48 ET by Prester John...I could say something about BHO picking a jackass to be his VP.
But I won't.
Wapo's Cohen predictable
September 2, 2008 - 08:51 ET by CTWhen slimballs like Cohen express their opinion most people know to use a tissue to wipe off the snot.
Imus was run off for
September 2, 2008 - 08:51 ET by jdhawkImus was run off for remarks as offensive. You're right, nothing will be mentioned of his heinous remarks by the drive by media.
The best we can hope for is that he will be given the axe in the next cicurlation downturn that is sure to happen to this fish-wrap "paper."
If Limbaugh said exactly
September 2, 2008 - 09:12 ET by motherbeltIf Limbaugh said exactly the same thing about Obama's pick, headlines would scream
Limbaugh Calls Biden a Horse
Their insane reaction to
September 2, 2008 - 08:53 ET by mattmTheir insane reaction to Palin shows how panicked they are. What a bunch of small, shallow, deluded people!
If Imus was fired, why not
September 2, 2008 - 08:54 ET by jdhawkIf Imus was fired, why not this jerk?
The best we can hope for is that the next round of circulation downturns will force the likes of this turd from this fish wrap "paper."
Wapo's Cohen
September 2, 2008 - 09:02 ET by sockit2meHey Cohen
Time will show the Palin pick to be one of McCain's most brilliant moments.
The duplicitousness of the remarks of the left on this choice and the "issues" surrounding this choice are blatantly obvious to all...especially those outside the beltway.
Sarah Palin is a great choice for her policy, her ideaology and the sheer normalcy of her and her life.
The attacks on her and her daughter are unusually vile and ultimately show the stupidity and the mean-spiritedness of the left.
Unfortunately, because Sarah Palin does not follow the liberal orthodoxy, the left does not think she deserves anything.
What is absolutely shocking is the chauvinsitic remarks and comments about her ability to have a career and be a mom!
The liberal hypocrisy is on display .....like a jumbotron at a stadium....for all to see.
We conservatives will not be laughing necessarily in November, but we will be celebrating!
"THEY" are very concerned !
September 2, 2008 - 09:15 ET by larry on LIthe leftists {read commies for those educated in our system in the last fifty years} are scared sh*tless that this election might not go according to their plans.the truth about the big 'o ' is finnaly starting to bubble to the top. the uninformed will soon be exposed to the fact that obama and ayers are joined at the hip.
Blow Up Coming Nov. 4
September 2, 2008 - 09:18 ET by NoMoreClintonsThe liberal left wing media, which is most of them, are having a meltdown because they know this is a game-changing selection. They can see it all slipping away from The One because these people know, in their black hearts, that she will appeal not only to independent suburban women, the "soccer Moms" of 2000 and the "security Moms" of 2004 - remember them? - but also a large percentage of disaffected Hillary voters. And if they vote Republican the game is over. So naturally Cohen and his ilk are trying their best to belittle her. I think this will blow up in their faces on Nov. 4.
horse sense
September 2, 2008 - 10:32 ET by AndanteCohen is just p-od because Incitatus was a Conservative stud with an approval rating almost as high as Palin's.
heehaa
"Why can't I just eat my waffle?" -- Obama
Methinks the Libs doth protest too much
September 2, 2008 - 09:19 ET by IgnatzJFahrquarI use the MSM as a meter. The more they complain the more I know it's a good idea.
Talking with some "Ehh, I guess McCain will do" folks at work today, they are now "Hell yeah" folks.
"All generalizations are false, including this one.” Mark Twain
"It's a pity....
September 2, 2008 - 09:22 ET by tbbaxter"...Gingrich was not around when the Roman Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, better known by his nickname Caligula, reputedly named Incitatus as a consul and a priest. Incitatus was his horse."
Fashion
September 2, 2008 - 09:31 ET by KC MulvilleHaving read the Cohen piece, I can’t help but ask: was there any persuasion there at all? Did Cohen say anything that could change any minds? If you already agreed with Cohen, the article merely piled on. If you didn’t already agree, the article offered no cause to change one’s mind.
This is a professional columnist at a leading newspaper. This is supposed to be a place where the general public can come and find something to provoke ideas or thought. But look at Cohen’s article. Nothing. Maureen Dowd is the same, only she rescues her self-indulgence with occasional dark humor. She’s snotty to the point of amusement. If you didn’t already agree with her, she never says anything to change your mind. It’s merely a reinforcement of an adolescent clique. It’s the latest intellectual fashion imposed on impressionable devotees.
In other words, both authors are a waste of time.
Macho Man
September 2, 2008 - 09:36 ET by CaringwhiteguyThat Richie Cohen, what a macho man! I'd like to see him have to choke down a big helping of Moose Stew. Do any restaurants in Georgetown serve it?
Good point, caringwhiteguy
September 2, 2008 - 09:42 ET by Mica the MagnificentHe probably ducked for safety behind his desk and had someone else type 'horse.'
Horseys are scary.
Fear in the liberal streets
September 2, 2008 - 09:46 ET by jondelwicheI hope SP rides out the skeletons in her closet, that really thus far
only seem to make her more a woman of the people than all these Senate Blowhards.
She is the epitome of what the founding fathers wanted in govt:
citizen servants, NOT the professional politicians.
By my observation: she is still the most qualified of the candidates, but the Cohens of the world reveal how shallow the left has become. I agree, if she hangs in there we WILL see who is laughing in November. By the left's angst, fear exists in Obamaville.
Agree jondel
September 2, 2008 - 12:00 ET by acumenShe is the epitome of what the founding fathers wanted in govt:
citizen servants, NOT the professional politicians.
I couldn't agree more jondel. How refreshing. Love any politician that fights government corruption - even in their own Party. Sarah is the bomb. Unfortunately, we can't expect a sexist elitist like Cohen to get that -- Party first for a good little comrade like Cohen.
Once again we see the grade-school mentality of liberals
September 2, 2008 - 10:21 ET by c5thenPalin has nothing that they can legitamately attack, so they are manufacturing vile innuendos and stooping to grade-school recess style attacks.
I love it!!! A couple of my liberal neighbors are actually upset and disgusted with the MSM treatment of this historic event. Even they point out that if it had been Palin on the ticket with Obama, the media would be fawning all over her.
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic. Let's get it back! Alan Keyes '08.
If Newt Gingrich is Dough Faced........
September 2, 2008 - 10:49 ET by connmanyour picture bares a strong resemblence to the Abdominible Snowman from Rudolph the red nosed reindeer!
My guess is that little Dick Cohen is just upset that SP's an outsider and he never got the chance to hit on her like he has every other skirt in DC.
This town needs an enema! - The Joker
Bingo
September 2, 2008 - 11:47 ET by Andanteby c5then "...Even they point out that if it had been Palin on the ticket with Obama, the media would be fawning all over her.."
Thanks, I just stole your comment to make a point with a Democrat friend. The Dem had no come-back other than an embarrassed smile of agreement.
Which end was that, again?
September 2, 2008 - 11:24 ET by Pilgrim1949At least the GOP has the "right" end of the horse!!!
cohen
September 2, 2008 - 11:52 ET by jsimoneJust look at this guys picture, he looks like a pathetic liberal. the thing that really insults these liberals is that Gov. Pallin deals with real men up in Alaska!
The more the MSM squawks about this, the more worried they are
September 2, 2008 - 13:51 ET by kevinm13The media is taking a "hair on fire" approach to Governor Palin's daughter's pregnancy as Mary Matalin said. They are making a big deal of a personal family matter. This still doesn't take away from the accomplishments and experience Gov. Palin brings to the ticket and more importantly, her conservative thought processes. Move on and find something to use to attack her positions. Too bad they can't find anything.
The MSM will continue to make noise about this and will continue to lose ratings. The longer they squawk about it, the more it will be apparent that McCain/Palin is the right choice in November.