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Sarah Palin Visits Vancouver To The Delight Of Local Wingnuts

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For those of you who smelled that slightly awful tang downtown yesterday, it was the stink of Sarah Palin. Remember her? She’s the arctic loon who came close to becoming John McCain’s Pallbearer-in-Chief just two years ago. For BC conservatives, she remains a real dynamo, presumably because she doesn’t read, knows no history, shoots animals from helicopters (so rad), wears pony-tails with heels and does pretty much whatever her husband tells her to do. So anyway, she was in town speaking to an “elite” group of white ancients at the Vancouver Club, each of whom shelled out $500 for a chance to bask/drool in the absence of her ideas, and naturally, no media types were invited to listen to her remarks (save for the Globe, which inexplicably sponsored the event). Nevertheless, CTV scored some choice quotes from some of the attendees as they arrived. Here’s one that says so much without saying much at all…

“She wasn’t 75 per cent approved by the people of Alaska because she was stupid or she didn’t know what she was doing,” said Leroy ‘Bus’ Fuller, founder of West Coast restaurant chain Earls, as he entered the private event. “I mean, the girl’s got it going on.”

Oh yeah she does! Or did, rather, when she was briefly Governor of one of the most conservative states in the Union. This year among all American voters, her “strong” approval dipped below 20%, which is – coincidentally – the same percentage of Yanks who believe dinosaurs went extinct because they were sinners (and that the ability to see Russia from one’s house is a national security credential). It’s nothing short of astounding to me that presumably intelligent people are still interested in being subjected to whatever drivel her handlers scribble on her hand for regurgitation and winks. I’m thinking it’s probably the heels. While she may indeed have it “going on” for good old folks like ‘Bus’ (whose restaurant chain is nicknamed “Girls”), I can’t help but imagine his disappointment when her talk ended and it finally dawned on him that his $500 would not include a lap dance.

What a total bummer that must have been…

There are 18 comments

  2. Obviously Andrew is a looney leftie which explains the gibberish. I hope his bile gurgles up and gives him acid burn and an upset stomach…. hateful people like him either can’t stand themselves or are just plain useless human beings.

  4. @ PhilipJames

    wouldn’t wishing someone “acid burn and an upset stomach” constitute the very hatefulness you are describing?

    p.s. if Andrew is a “loonie Lefty” does that make you a “Righteous Righty”?

    p.p.s. Sarah Palin supporters don’t usually get a lot of ink these days – thanks for the entertainment PJ!

    p.p.p.s. how is that painting of Jesus and the dinosaurs coming along?

  5. OK , so Sarah Palins the Loon? No I would say you are the loon , and Sarah Palin is a gift to the world. You really need to wake up friend. Go Sarah. 2012

  7. I may never eat at Earls again. Just the thought that some profit from my Albino Rhino contributed a microcent to Fuller’s profits to buy that ticket makes me sick.

  8. ‘For BC conservatives, she’s a real dynamo’. Sure pal. As Micheal Moore is the lightening rod for BC Liberals.

  10. @PhilipJames and @willegge

    Please tell me you are trolling. If not, I will have to accept the fact that some Canadians actually give a shit about Sarah Palin. And that’s just not cool.

  12. Scary, isn’t it? As more and more people embrace conservatism, more conservative icons (Palin) come to support it, and the NDP and Liberals become less and less relevant.
    Then the left wing nuts come out with hateful and idiotic reports like the one above, clearly showing their disgusting manners and sheer ignorance.

  13. Nevermind my manners and ignorance, Glenn. Bringing them up takes away from your otherwise excellent point. With “icons” like Sarah Palin to look up to, the future of conservatism in BC is looking really bright. Have you ever considered running for office?

  14. Despite being conservative and vocal, the last thing BC needs is an old fart like me in office.
    BTW… overall, this site looks more like a restaurant blog than a political forum – I’ll refer to it next time I’m planning a meal during my next visit to Vancouver.

  15. Giggle. Yessir, us restaurant folk don’t know shit about politics. Don’t let your hubris trip you up on your way out.

  17. Wow. Ryan. That hurts. Ouch.
    Do they let you use a pencil yet, or are you still limited to crayons?

  18. The wit hurts, presently. It’s a restaurant. Don’t go all “internet commenter” on us.

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