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According to the Chicago Tribune, Oprah’s producers have said it would be better to wait until after the election for Oprah to interview Governor Sarah Palin, the Repulican vice presidential nominee.  They (the producers) say Oprah shouldn’t get involved in politics.
Two reasons why this excuse doesn’t ring true.  (1)Oprah has interviewed Democratic presidential nominee Barak Obama twice. (2) Even with all her billions, Oprah is still concerned about ratings.  I’m just guessing here, but having Sarah Palin on her show would be a huge ratings boost right now. Or, just maybe, a high rating and lots of media exposure …read more

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As I watched Governor Sarah Palin give her speech Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention, I was reminded of the Samuel Johnson quote about women preachers:
“… a woman’s preaching is like a dog’s walking on his hind legs. It is not done well; but you are surprised to find it done at all.”
I’m surprised that anyone is surprised that a woman can give a “pit bull” speech.  Why not?  There are some, both women and men, who don’t like Sarah Palin, hence the “caribou barbie” moniker, and worse.
I for one am thrilled that there are two top-level women in …read more

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