Palin and her rhetorical flourish

In a recent discussion regarding Sarah Palin's resignation as governor, it was brought to my attention that two NPR spokesman regarded the now former-governor as anything but a feminist. Such a strong comment! Followed by such poor reasoning! They claimed her fame in politics did not provide her the attributes of a "feminist" as she was a married soccer-mom dedicated to her church. I couldn't stop laughing when I heard that statement, more through shock, as it is rare that I find NPR's conservative views so distasteful. What then, does that make her husband-counterpart, a dedicated father of five children and just as religious.

I, instead, feel that Palin was an iconic feminist. A lady who broke past the views that working mothers could not rise to political power. If we so consider feminisim as the rise to power and equality with men, both politically and socially. There are several forms of intelligence, and there is no doubt that Palin embraced at least a few. She was able to catch a crowd, lead a crowd, and make an impact (whether small or large). Beginning as a member of her Alaskan city council about 20 years ago, she emerged as the city mayor, became chair of an Alaskan climate control program, and then finally because the first female governor of Alaska, prior to becoming the first US VP republican party nominee. She went from an average American working-mother to governor of Alaska and presidential candidate in just two years. It doesn't matter how you manipulate the situation, her success took leadership. Importantly, all leaders receive criticism, and it is with no doubt that Palin received her fair share. Despite being "female", she conquered her audience and made a difference, which can definitely be said about her success with the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Ruedrich scandal.

If we are to critique Palin at all, it would be to attack her state of constant and utter confusion. Her thoughts and ideas seemed blurry, far-fetched, and careless. I have found it consistently difficult to seek any coherence in any of Palin's speeches or comments. Even her tweet messages seem of cavalier attitude. If you caught even a glimpse of Palin's lengthy, and perhaps even incoherent, resignation speech, you might strongly agree. You can watch it a million times, and you will still feel that you learnt nothing, that she meant nothing, and that, worst of all, she solved nothing. Her incapability to continue her term as governor proves that people caught on to her rhetorical flourish. But at least she made it that far.