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Wow!

Just watch...no introduction needed.

Steve Benen compares this performance to Bart at the Model UN session talking about Libya:

He stood up, cleared his throat, looked at the blank page in front of him, and winged it.  "The exports in Libya are numerous in amount," Bart said earnestly. "One thing they export is corn, or as the Indians call it, maize. Another famous Indian was Crazy Horse. In conclusion, Libya is a land of contrast. Thank you."  None of this made any sense, but Bart couldn't just stand up and say, "I have no idea what I'm talking about because I'm unprepared." He had to say something, so he made up some silliness and got the ordeal over with as quickly as possible.  Every time I hear Sarah Palin try to answer any question on any subject, it immediately reminds me of Bart's classroom presentation.

I'd argue that Bart was slightly better prepared because the actual presentation begins with:

Skinner:  "OK, Libya...exports!"
Bart:  "Yes, sir, you American pig!"
Skinner:  [chuckle] "Nice touch."

Why is anyone with a working organ inside the skull listening to anything that this woman has to say?  This isn't like Dubya.  Sure he was a little rough around the edges, but no one doubted that he had the basics down.  Palin scares me.  Her followers scare me even more by constantly reminding me of this nation's dark moments brought forth by willful ignorance.  Which one?  "All of them." 

Full post as published by Nuts & Boalts on January 14, 2010 (boomark / email).