Having been shunned by the daytime talk queen before last year's elections, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has decided to finally go on "Oprah" in November.
As announced moments ago at Oprah.com:
In a world exclusive, Oprah Winfrey will interview former Alaska governor Sarah Palin for an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show to air Monday, November 16, 2009. Winfrey and Palin will meet for the very first time on the episode, which will mark Palin’s first interview to discuss her upcoming book, Going Rogue: An American Life and her first-ever appearance on the Oprah show.
Unfortunately, judging by some of the comments being left at her website, Oprah's fans are not pleased:
- I am so disappointed that Oprah is helping sell Palin's book . I thought you were above that Oprah.
- I am soo disappointed in Oprah for giving Sarah Palin airtime. I will no longer be watching the show.
- Please, Oprah....don't do it. I don't understand how you would choose to give her any more air time than she has already had. She doesn't deserve to benefit from the choices that she has made. Don't become like the rest of the media. Stand up for you beliefs. I am all for allowing people to speak their mind, but don't let your show be part of the publicity that helps her in anyway get another political position. You always use your show to promote good, don't stop that now.
- I'm a huge Oprah fan! But I will not watch this nutty lady from Alaska and anything she might have to say. What are you thinking Oprah? Ratings? Maybe not!
- So "Barbie" Palin surfaces again - not that she's out for the $$ nor self-aggrandizment or anything like that. I'm amazed that she merits being on your show when she seldom can speak a complete sentence or deliver one that makes any sense. We all know that she was not the actual author of the book - gave her input, yes, but didn't actually put together the words. Well, the boys will be happy to look at her again - cause they sure aren't listening to her blathering. I'm sorry you're giving her the recognition she does not deserve.
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You've just gotta love...
October 20, 2009 - 17:25 ET by FuzzlenutterYou've just gotta love the typical liberal line, "I am all for allowing people to speak their mind, but..."
", but..." Yeah. But
October 20, 2009 - 17:50 ET by seanrobins", but..."
Yeah. But just don't say anything I don't like.
sean robins
See my signature....
October 21, 2009 - 07:09 ET by Tom1969ca...it says it all, in this case.
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"Liberals claim to want to give a hearing to other views, but then are shocked and offended to discover that there are other views."
-- William F. Buckley
okra fans aren't the bightest bulbs
October 20, 2009 - 17:29 ET by right of wayi put oprah fans in the same class of fans of the view, mindless morons who don't know much about politics, or for that matter anything outside there homes and around the world.
Well personally I think
October 20, 2009 - 17:30 ET by kangarooWell personally I think Sarah should of told dopra to go jump!! I hope Sarah mops the floor with her, cause you know dopra will talk about everything but Sarahs book and try to make her look like a crack pot. Watch out dopra, Sarah is way more than you can handle on a good day.
Damn Straight
October 20, 2009 - 23:23 ET by well99Sara shouldnt go on Oprah's show.The book is going to be sold why give in to Oprah after being snubbed last year.
It Just Doesn't Matter...
October 21, 2009 - 12:55 ET by Corny_McPooNo matter how well Gov. Palin does on Oprah's show, she'll be ridiculed by the SCM, and Oprah will be praised as an astute interviewer/ "journalist". This is a foregone conclusion and inevitability.
Signed, Corny McPoo
Do Something Amazing!
I think I better go more in depth.
October 20, 2009 - 17:35 ET by HeavyChevyWhen I say Epic Failure just like GB no matter what SP do or say will be seen as racist, and anti-(insert whatever here)
my first post vanished?
October 20, 2009 - 17:36 ET by HeavyChevyanyway what I said in my first post that this will not end well for SP
HC
October 21, 2009 - 04:29 ET by well99I think your right.I am really surprised.I just dont see any good coming out of sitting down with Oprah.
Hey Well99
October 21, 2009 - 13:48 ET by HeavyChevyMaybe Sara got something planned that would be the only reason why she would step into the lion's den.
HC
October 21, 2009 - 20:23 ET by well99I hope your right.I dont believe in rewarding bad behavior and Oprah not haveing Sara on last year to me qualifies as that.
Remember, Beck the poor
October 20, 2009 - 17:38 ET by kangarooRemember, Beck the poor bugger had 4 screeching libral woman ganging up on him, and I think Elizabeth was hiding under the table. great support there.
I wonder kangaroo
October 20, 2009 - 17:51 ET by HeavyChevyhow long Glenn showered to get the soiled feeling off him?
A bloody long time mate, my
October 20, 2009 - 18:04 ET by kangarooA bloody long time mate, my guess is he ran the hot water out of 50 Gal tank
And my guess is
October 21, 2009 - 13:12 ET by chiefpaynehe STILL didn't clean it all off!
Conservatives aren't afraid of the opposition as liberals are.
October 20, 2009 - 17:35 ET by Calypso JonesIn one respect i don't want Saracuda gracing Oprah's stage but then...what better way to get to some of the not quite lost oprah viewer. Here's hoping she shows some of them how wrong Oprah is and to come over to the (b)right side.
My favorite comment to
October 20, 2009 - 17:48 ET by bse5150My favorite comment to Oprah is the one where the poster says 'I'm all for allowing people to speak their mind...'
I'm worried about Palin walking into this viper's nest. You know damned well that the White House, the MSM and the Oprah staff are in meetings daily about how to end Palin once and for all once they get her on the show.
Sarah Palin isn't perfect, just as most humans, but to her credit, she's never driven a tank, never driven an Oldsmobile off a bridge, never killed a fetus, never denied her blue collar lifestyle, and never been arrested,
She has been the senior Alaska state executive, she is an accomplished mother, she savaged the oil companies with diplomacy, and she has been a royal pain in the ass to liberals. She can go a long ways with the right help from both professionals and we members of the proletariat. And I add that Palin supports:
God
Guns
AmericanOil
Strong Defense
Less Government
Less Taxes
Less Abortion
I think Sarah should go on
October 21, 2009 - 14:11 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonBut WHY stoop to the level that the fat 'lady' stoops to?
Sarah can handle any liberal in any debate with facts.
But the fat broad uses a paid, professional audience to attack, boo and
demean her 'guests' when one is scheduled that she wants ridiculed.
Toss in a few gratituous camera angles and mission accomplished.
IF the fat broad really wants to interview MRS. Palin, she can go to
Alaska, rent a studio hire a local makeup artist, use local camermen,
and do an interview, one on one, leave an exact copy with Sarah, then
gome home and doctor to her hearts content.
Then, when the 'interview' is aired, Sarah would have the ability to
show the aired version, and the original version side by side on
youtube IN CONTEXT.
Show the world exactly what kind of people run the boob shows.
http://gjresult.com
The book is already a best seller, Sarah doesn't need Oprah...
October 20, 2009 - 17:48 ET by Roscoe MendagoIt'll probably get enormous ratings, the Oprah Show that is, while the telling of that classic tale "Beauty And The Beast" will also be resurrected to large ratings...
To bad the interview wasn't before Nov. voting..
October 20, 2009 - 17:50 ET by upcountrywaterSarah, must insist that the interview is only between her and the O.
Trust but verify.
Make sure Sarah, Make sure!
State controlled health care is Tort Reform.
There are only two possible
October 20, 2009 - 17:59 ET by bse5150There are only two possible scenarios coming from this interview:
1) The Oprah people, working behind the scened with the White House and the MSM are finally able to damage Palin enough on this appearance to successfully end her political aspirations.
2) Sarah comes across so well that the book sales go even higher than expected, giving her a tremendous revenue boost and an enlarged fan base.
Option #1 would be my bet!
October 20, 2009 - 18:59 ET by PoljunkWish SP did not go on OW, this is a boost for OW and a huge risk for SP!
I am not sure this will end well... the notion that she would be given a fair shake is not conceivable! If SP is not ready for prime time, guess now is as good a time as any to find out! I pray this is not another Katie Couric rotten deal! if it is..... the Libs will burry SP and she can forget any future political future!
Best she can hope for is a neutral outcome, let's face it OW is not about to elevate Sarah Palin (is she were I would be even more suspicious!).
Those nasty Dems have me so cynical
With all this buzz generated
October 20, 2009 - 22:21 ET by BeukeboomWith all this buzz generated even before the book is released it wouldn't surprise me in the least is Palin's book debuts at #1 on the NY Times Bestseller list. But expect the Times to downplay it and try to ignore it.
It's difficult to see what
October 20, 2009 - 17:58 ET by celatorIt's difficult to see what advantage Palin will gain by going on the babbling Ohhhhpra show, but it's her decision to make. Also hard to figure out why Oprah changed her mind about having Palin on, as well. The all-ego Oprah likely thinks she can cause Palin to bluster and cringe and otherwise embarrass her.
I suspect Palin is ready for all of Oprah's whack job questions, and might have something in mind to make Oprah uncomfortable and get her into making those stupid faces she likes to make when she doesn't understand what a person is talking about.
Would be great to see Oprah walk off her own show with her head held down in shame. You can bet Palin has done some research on that phony. Hope she uses it. There's plenty of stuff Oprah hopes is never made public.
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
I think it would be a
October 21, 2009 - 09:15 ET by redmikeI think it would be a mistake to attack O, as this would be seen as an attack on her audience. I would think it would be better for Sara to just offer her opinion and play up the victim angle about being attacked by horrible men during the campaign. I don't know if she can pull it off, but an emotional breakdown on stage would go miles with that audience if it is sincere. Look at the bump Hillary got when she choked up.
That audience is all about emotion. Give them something to empathize with, feel superior and supportive all at the same time. It's a great opportunity to get in front of an audience that has pretty much tuned out all conservatism. I hope it goes well.
nice to see the womens movement is still alive ..not
October 20, 2009 - 18:07 ET by TheLipReading the comments from Oprah's fans it looks like the womens movement has been borged. essentially they are saying "if you're a woman like us they we support you otherwise you're the enemy". I remember when women use to respect each other for just being able to have a career and raise a family.
Retardation
October 20, 2009 - 18:17 ET by MrShyOn parade.
All of those comments sound/read like Oprah/daytime soap/all-day-to-kill nitwit housewives (or -husbands. :p)
GUARANTEE -
October 20, 2009 - 18:26 ET by DeskpilotThis will be Oprah's HIGHEST rated show with the probable exception any of the Obama's appearance, which of course were just media feeding frenzies. If you have a new product to advertise, this is the show to do it on.
If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read it in English, You're welcome - Deskpilot, AM(H)1 (AW), USN (Ret)
Don't do it Sarah !!
October 20, 2009 - 18:28 ET by Free StinkerDon't do it Sarah !!
IT'S A TRAP !!!
Oh, why oh why do all Conservatives fall for the tricks of the Liberals? :-(
I dont know
October 20, 2009 - 19:30 ET by general companyI dont think Oprah will try to brow beat her, I have never know Oprah to do that. And I dont care if she does get her questions from Obama's camp. Palin will be fine, she will attract new folks and change some minds. If this was mslsd or a few other shows, I would agree.
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Free, I agree. Sarah should shun the Oprah
October 20, 2009 - 19:47 ET by R D HelmHeavy is right. Nothing good can come of this.
-Dave
Our elected representatives have failed us.
I have faith in
October 20, 2009 - 21:04 ET by general companyPalin, it will be interesting to view the remarks after its aired
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
No Free...it's not...it's an OOO trap!
October 20, 2009 - 23:02 ET by BlondeOh this is just too rich for words.
Oprah (and the Obama's) think this is going to be Sarah Palin's downfall.
Please, people...think about this. Last year, Sarah Palin had absolutely NO experience with the "big" media....like Charlie Gibson and Katie Couric. Not so bloody fast!!!!
Sarah Palin is smart like a fox....she'll have Oprah thinking she's going to be a lamb to the slaughter.....but Oprah will never know what hit her. Sarah Palin is going to absolutely wipe Oprah all over the floor, first with charm, second with wit, third with logic. This is going to be an epic take-down of liberal lunacy.
Oh how I wish I had a ticket to be in the audience.
The "oh s***" factor is going to be palpable in the room as all the liberal twits finally get a clue.
Is it going to be live? LOL, I hope so. If not, I hope Sarah Palin has her own camera crews there to deflect any selective editing, which, my friends, will be the only way Oprah has a hope in hell of sandbagging Palin.
Rock on, Sarah!
<Edit> Oprah will have a cow just because Sarah is slimmer and prettier. Mark my words, ladies and gents....Sarah will be better dressed and better looking, even in jeans and flannel. Oprah's going to split a gusset, LOL.
I hope he fails, too.
HopeCHops she does it live and hAve her own camera
October 20, 2009 - 18:29 ET by Dan The Man 2Know how to keep a Troll in suspense? Ill tell ya in the morning.
Why Sarah drives these libs nuts ...
October 20, 2009 - 18:30 ET by metaphorsbwithuIt just eats at these people that Sarah Palin is pretty, personable, fit, confidant, intelligent, genuine, connects with people, is a self-made woman ... a stark reminder of what they are not, but could be if they stopped whining and playing the victim game.
I'm hoping Sarah insists the interview be run unedited.
Oprah really is lucky Sarah granted her this interview to rescue her drooping ratings.
metaphorsbwithu
bleargh
October 20, 2009 - 18:32 ET by katainkentthis seems like a poor move. The only person who can benefit from this is Oprah. I went back and read more comments... oy vey! - I have to write Dr. Laura again to thank her for keeping me from that path :P
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The Emperor, he has no clothes
Oprah fans can't
October 20, 2009 - 19:55 ET by Delsahandle the truth!
After reading so many la la books they don't understand the REAL world.
Might be good for her group to hear the other side for a change.
I wish Palin luck
The things that the right really object to
October 20, 2009 - 19:55 ET by FastEdare strong woman, strong woman who are conservative, strong woman who can read, strong woman who can write, strong woman who can write books that others read. Meanwhile, we are afraid of drones, which are mainly libs. I be afraid!
Proud member of the MOB - Move Over Barack, we want our country back!
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Palin Will Be As PC as Possible on The Show As She Can
October 20, 2009 - 20:02 ET by John Galt1776It is already obvious from her Hong Kong speech and subsequent Notes on her Facebook site that she has significantly toned down her "Cuda" attacks. No more "Death Panel" phrases or anything like that.
Palin is definitely gearing up for a run in 2012 at the POTUS. Why else would she say that Indonesian Misogynists Muslims are American friends, like she alluded to in her Hong Kong speech.
The old Palin that her base came to love is dead. The new Palin at least until Nov 2012 will be a lot more mellow and less confrontational.
You betcha
Mellow Sarah?
October 20, 2009 - 20:08 ET by CO2MakerMaybe, I haven't followed it that much. Perhaps, in a post-C**TUS daze, she's been reading real books. [No, folks, that's just heavy irony.]
C**TUS = [Katie] Couric Operatives In The U. S.
Johny
October 20, 2009 - 20:15 ET by Free StinkerWhy else would she say that Indonesian Misogynists Muslims are American friends, like she alluded to in her Hong Kong speech.
Are you channelling the spirit if PopTech ?
HUH? Man, have you not
October 21, 2009 - 01:06 ET by Gary P JacksonHUH?
Man, have you not been paying attention!
Sarah doesn't have to say "death panels" ever again. It's now part of the lexicon! One can never think of ObamaCare without thinking "death panels" and one can never think about Rahm's brother Ezekiel, without seeing him as a modern day Dr Mengele, thanks to Sarah Palin!
Everyone else now talks about the death panels, so she doesn't have to. EVERYONE knows there will be rationing, and EVERYONE knows that there will be what amounts to death panels who will determine who lives, and who dies.
Since then, Sarah has been stomping on Obama over our energy situation, his sweetheart deal in Brazil with George Soros, and the crashing dollar. Palin has been quoted world wide on that one, and quoted favorably.
Plus, between wishing Alaska "Happy Alaska Day" and Bristol Happy Birthday, over the weekend she pulled out the long knives over ObamaCare and the fact that Obama lied about transparency.
Look, Obama sent his campaign chief-of-staff, now White House adviser, Pete Rouse up to Alaska. Obama himself was involved in the Troopergate witch hunt, and Rouse, a native Alaskan, called up his budies, who in turn recruited hate bloggers as well as folks to file all of those bogus complaints against Sarah.
You think this ain't just a tad bit personal?
Sarah loves her country, and knows Obama is destroying it. It's one of the reasons she stepped down. She wanted to take this communist head on.
While Sarah sincerely wants to serve the nation, and sincerely wants to stop Obama from destroying it, don't think for one second that this gal doesn't want Obama's head mounted in her trophy room!
Why do you think they are all so scared of her? They all know they made a mistake by not leaving her alone after the election. You can only poke a Mama Grizzly so many times before she turns around and rips you to shreds!
Rule #1
October 20, 2009 - 20:09 ET by ThoreauNever take what the enemy offers you.
I think Palin is making a mistake- again. If she wow's the liberal morons they'll disparage her. If she doesn't they'll disparage her. She would do better going on Glenn Beck or Andrew Naploitano's show.
It's great to have ideas and want to improve the world, but unless she's Jesus or the Apostles, going into a den of whores is not going to improve anyone.
No. Never care what the enemy offers you, but take it!
October 20, 2009 - 20:15 ET by CO2MakerAfter Oprah, she should go on Lecherman and ask him about how that cheating on his wife thing is going. Oh, btw, did you see the National Enquirer headline from last week: Wifey Lasko is planning to sue for divorce and $300M!
LETTERMAN $300 MILLION DIVORCE - Celebrity News | Gossip - National Enquirer
Schadenfreud
October 20, 2009 - 20:38 ET by Free StinkerWhile the Enquirer is a suspect source, they did break or help to break the following stories:
I really, really, really hope they've got this one right.
Also the Kennedy cousin thing in Florida, IIRC
October 20, 2009 - 20:44 ET by CO2MakerThey named the complaining victim, which allowed NBC and others to jump in and show her face and name, too.
True, but the Enquirer also
October 20, 2009 - 22:19 ET by BeukeboomTrue, but the Enquirer also has a long history of losing lawsuits and/or settling out of court.
They go out on a limb to sell their paper but many times they cut the limb off while they're still on it.
Palin's book is already huge
October 20, 2009 - 20:35 ET by math4lifePalin's book is already huge and it has not been printed yet. She does not need to go on Oprah's show. I hope she is well prepared because Oprah is not going to be friendly. She is a diehard Obama supporter and will ask about the "palling around with terrorists" comment. Oprah will try to humiliate her, but if she does well, it will give her a boost.
On Editors and Titlists
October 20, 2009 - 20:47 ET by CGatton"We all know that she was not the actual author of the book..."
Does this 'person' think Obama actually wrote his books? {Severely raised eyebrow} Does hesheit believe any of these pundits/politicians write their own books...and no, I do not consider that one writes one's own book if it is severely edited in the process by the publisher. If so, I have some excellent land to offer in the Everglades...
As for all those yelping about her appearing on Oprah's show...I assume you all agree that Obama should not appear on Fox, and run the risk of hard questions. The situations are somewhat comparable. If she cannot handle and survive whatever a lightweight like Oprah throws at her, and the resulting smoke storm, then she is not the person who could be a contender for the heaviest weight fight in the world, and needs to be weeded out now. I, for one, believe she will do just fine, but would like to know now, not in August, 2012.
V/R
Clyde
"...the aspirants to tyranny are either the...men of the state, who in democracies are demagogues,... or those who hold great offices, and have a long tenure.." - Aristotle, Politics, c350BC
Clyde
October 20, 2009 - 23:08 ET by BlondeAll I can say, my friend.....over long distances and different experiences, Great Minds Thnk Alike.
I posted (above) before I scrolled down here to read your post.
I think she's going to smoke Oprah. Book it.
I hope he fails, too.
After the threat of losing
October 20, 2009 - 22:16 ET by BeukeboomAfter the threat of losing fans and ratings, I wouldn't be surprised if the Palin interview was quietly cancelled.
Man, there's a lotta hate
October 20, 2009 - 23:56 ET by mattmMan, there's a lotta hate on the Left...
First of all, those "fans"
October 21, 2009 - 00:45 ET by Gary P JacksonFirst of all, those "fans" of the Oprah's who left those comments are probably astroturf. There are folks who do nothing but wait for stories and then go hit 'em.
They don't just do this to Sarah, but she's a huge target of it.
As for doing an interview with the Oprah, why not?
You think the Oprah is going to do something stupid? She got nailed for being all in for Obama and made a LOT of her viewers mad. She had a HUGE ratings drop. She's just now recovering.
Look for this to be a largely friendly interview.I wouldn't say softball, but the Oprah won't have Sam Nunn writing her questions for her like Perky did!
This is good for Sarah, she doesn't need it for book sales, but it will be a great way for her to re-introduce herself. And Sarah will be Sarah. She won't be burdened by the idiots from the McCain campaign making a mess of it all. She won't have to follow the company line.
There is absolutely no downside here whatsoever.
Unlike Obama, who must have a fawning, sycophantic press to survive, Sarah can handle the hostile media.
Again, it's all good!
The book will already be a best sell by the time she goes on the Oprah and she'll have over a million on Facebook. Several strong talking points to build on.
BTW, in case you didn't know it, Amazon and Wal-Mart have a price war going on. You can order Sarah's book, and others, from Wal-Mart for $8.99, and Wal-Mart pays the freight!
http://thespeechatimeforchoosing.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/retailers-look-to-sarah-palin%E2%80%99s-new-book-for-healthy-bottom-line-amazon-and-wal-mart-locked-in-price-war/
Oprah's fans are mostly
October 21, 2009 - 02:30 ET by RR GOPOprah's fans are mostly Libtards like my (lovely but misguided) wife.
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 86% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
Go Sarah
October 21, 2009 - 07:34 ET by sevenThis is simple. Palin is strong. She has courage. She is opposite of the welfare disgusting losers that drool on Oprah.
Obama doesn't have the guts to meet Rush or Glenn beck..He is a coward. Cowards hid behind something to insuklt people they are afraid of. Obama's fear is exposure of what he is. It is his deepest fear. He spends millions covering his birth cert.
Oprah is a slob. She couldn't go salmon fishin' with Gov Palin. It would be work. Sarah's moral and spiritual values are the opposite of the narcisist Oprah and Obama.
Oprah's fans are much more
October 21, 2009 - 09:09 ET by nadadhimmiOprah's fans are much more pleased with her false stories and constant weedling for money however.
NOT the author of her book?
October 21, 2009 - 09:12 ET by MCLANTIEREBut ... that Bill ayers actually wrote the Obama book about his father (you know ... the father who ABANDONED him, and left him to be raised by a white mid-west couple) ... that's OK?? People are such TOTAL SHEEP!
mclantiere
Put A Positive Spin On This
October 21, 2009 - 10:37 ET by UtherpendOk, Sarah is going on Opies show without the restrictions and restraints of McCains political handlers or her past office. She is free to talk about what it means to be a successful mother, politician and role model for normal America. She can address all the Hollywood examples of marriage and parenthood that scum bags like Letterman pretend to be. And I dare Opie, who has never been married, never had children, nor ever had a normal relationship, to criticise her on any of these issues.
I see this as a positive.
"For a people who are free, and who mean to remain so, a well-organized and armed militia is their best security."
Re Positive
October 21, 2009 - 11:36 ET by slickwillie2001Yeah, but you know that right now Axel and Rahm are putting together a list of questions for Oprah to ask Palin. Oprah will try and ambush her. Palin should have her grizzly-bear hunting head on.
A good thing
October 21, 2009 - 11:47 ET by Rev_EricSarah accepting this interview is a good idea. If she turned it down, she would come across as afraid. This interview will also show what Oprah cares about more, supporting Obama or her ratings. I think this is a move to regain the viewers (Read--conservatives) that she lost. If she comes down on Sarah too hard, those viewers will not come back.
Fake Palin Book
October 21, 2009 - 15:05 ET by slickwillie2001Lefties releasing fake Palin lookalike book, 'Going Rouge': http://shelf-life.ew.com
This has to be actionable.