Palin Helps to Rebrand the GOP!
5 05 2009
Get ready folks. A bunch of conservative presidential wannabees is coming to a town near you for a warm fuzzy ”listening tour.” I can see them all now, with their elbows on the table, and their little chins cupped in their hands, heads tilted to the side and gazing into the eyes of whatever few Republicans are left in the rapidly shrinking party. Watching the death throes of the party has been morbidly fascinating. I guess they figured out that after 8 years of doing whatever they wanted, and the subsequent careening down the slippery slope of wingnuttery, most people weren’t pleased.
The goal is to “rebrand” the Republican Party. Feeding us the same swill in a different package and hoping nobody notices? They may as well try to rebrand cod liver oil as “yummy good time fish juice.” They’re not fooling anyone, and ”rebranding” will not help this stinker. They need to change the contents of the bottle if they expect any takers.
Come to think of it, hasn’t the Republican party already had a ”listening tour?” I believe it was called the presidential election. People listened to John McCain and Sarah Palin, and they voted for Barack Obama. And the smart Republicans also voted with their feet, creating a mass stampede to become Independents or Democrats. So, I suppose we could save the wheezing, staggering shell of a party that used to be known as the GOP some time as they try to figure this all out. If you want to become liked and relevant, become more like the Democrats.
But on to Palin. After not getting back to council leaders, and being accused of snubbing the party yet again, she has now accepted panel-ship in a project called National Council for a New America. Palin spokeswoman Meg Stapleton said the governor would be honored to participate, as long as everyone realizes “Alaska always comes first.” (a whole bunch of Alaskans just rolled their eyes) I guess Palin is trying to rebrand her own image here at home too, because since the election, Alaskans of all stripes have gotten the distinct impression that Alaska comes at least second to her national aspirations.
According to an email from Meg Stapleton, the governor “looks forward to doing all she can to bring about positive change many desire and deserve, across Alaska and our great nation, through this National Council for a New America and others,” Is it me, or has Meg Stapleton started to sound a lot more like her boss? See what all that listening does when it happens in close proximity to Sarah Palin? Council beware.
We look forward to hearing all about how this new rebranding process goes in the weeks and months ahead. Meanwhile, if you believe they’re going to save this GOPosaur from the tar pits, then open wide. I’ve got a nice tablespoon of yummy good-time fish juice for you.
May 5th, 2009 at 9:57 PM
…they never answered the old problems facing America, so whats the new crap?
she is so done!
May 5th, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Late with my comments as usual, I see. However, AKM, I especially appreciated this gem:
“Come to think of it, hasn’t the Republican party already had a ”listening tour?” I believe it was called the presidential election. People listened to John McCain and Sarah Palin, and they voted for Barack Obama.”
Thanks for the astute observation and chuckle I got from it.
May 6th, 2009 at 2:03 AM
McCain really ripped open Pandora’s Box (3+ / 0-)
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when he picked Palin!! He gave the hardcore wingnuttia their beauty pagent standard bearer and she enthusiatically and ego-maniacally assumed the role of her life!
AND THEY CAN’T CONTROL HER!!! SHE’S THEIR FRANKENSTSIN MONSTER!!!
The base is going to be so galvanized and vocal that cooler heads within the GOP can’t prevail without her support. In fact, behind Rush, Palin is probably the most influential person in the party. Luckily, her willful ignorance and that of her devout followers will be amusing to say the least and ruinous to the party for decades to come.
The Wasilla Simpleton: Can’t keep her on the farm after she’s seen gay ol’ Parieeee!
May 6th, 2009 at 5:25 AM
My thoughts exactly……………Didn’t America just say NO to McCain and Palin in a little thing called a National election? How stupid is the GOP, and exactly how does this “rebrand” the GOP when they trot out the same people that American’s rejected back in November?
To top it off, the post-BUSH GOP (trying to recover from 8 years of a Bush in the White House) puts another BUSH on the comittee. Huh? They don’t get it, do they?
May 6th, 2009 at 5:57 AM
Sarah, the unmarried pregnant mother of Bristol who is the unwed mother of Trip all on the stage together supporting and preaching for abstinence before marriage. What is wrong with this picture? At least Sarah married the father with whom she enjoyed sex with before marriage.
May 6th, 2009 at 8:24 AM
Nobody is doin’ squat without runnin’ it by Bisquit Butt ………
http://thinkprogress.org/2009/05/06/cantor-limbaugh-listening/
May 6th, 2009 at 8:47 AM
Get ready folks. A bunch of conservative presidential wannabees is coming to a town near you for a warm fuzzy ”listening tour.”
According to Can’tor, it is no longer a “listening tour”. Why? Because Limbaugh objected and Can’tor bowed down and kissed Limbaugh’s ass.
May 6th, 2009 at 9:19 AM
107 katiebegood Says:
May 6th, 2009 at 8:47 AM
Get ready folks. A bunch of conservative presidential wannabees is coming to a town near you for a warm fuzzy ”listening tour.”
According to Can’tor, it is no longer a “listening tour”. Why? Because Limbaugh objected and Can’tor bowed down and kissed Limbaugh’s ass.
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Check my post at the end of the the rebrand thread.
May 6th, 2009 at 9:20 AM
never mind……brain fart.
May 6th, 2009 at 9:31 AM
#81
“Given your presence on a political blog, it has to be assumed you are probably past their target audience. What response can you expect from the company; more than that, what response did you expect from us?”
I am 24. As they target 13 year olds, you are correct, I am past their consumer advertising demographic. If I were, 42, there would be an assumption, in their marketing, the likelihood my household would include an, “Audience”, to their crap. Conclusion, I am relevant, whether, I am me or not…as long as there is contact, they are listening.
I do not use, PalinSucks, in my correspondence when I am conveying concern or attempting to address entities with gains & losses. I use, PalinSucks, for quicker, Google reference to irk Palin’s, PACS.
“What response did you expect from us?”
WHAT?
Who are you & who are the us, you speak of? Lol, should you be part of a PAC, then read the above…GOTCHA and thanks for following.
May 6th, 2009 at 10:24 AM
110 PalinSucks Says:
May 6th, 2009 at 9:31 AM
#81
“What response did you expect from us?”
WHAT?
Who are you & who are the us, you speak of? Lol, should you be part of a PAC, then read the above…GOTCHA and thanks for following.
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Glad that UK Lady brought that to your attention. She had a little “discussion” with the same person the other day.
May 6th, 2009 at 11:47 AM
The Republican re-branding effort is being led by big-time party insiders beholden to the base, the party status quo and the continuance of worn-out policies and power taken as an entitlement. It is not about listening, or change in party direction, or even escaping the chains of Limbaugh, but is a PR stunt. Reminds me of the cartoons of plutocrats tossing chaff to the underclass.