So Long Caribou Barbie

Today is the last day in office for Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The youngest governor in the history of the state, Palin has quit just half way through her first term.

She has been dogged by ethics complaints and the large legal bills which go hand in hand with defending these charges. She was the impetuous and poorly chosen vice presidential running mate for Republican senator John McCain of Arizona who couldn’t answer even simple and routine questions asked by the news media. She proved very good at improving her wardrobe and those of her family members, while using other people’s money.

Her minor, unmarried daughter got pregnant and had a baby while Palin was Governor, and there have been reports that her son has a long history of serious drug dependency problems. Her performance and results as both a parent and an elected official has not been a very positive role model for the fundamentalist Christian right wing. But they seem to love her anyway.

I say Good Riddance to Mrs. Palin and all of her problems. From my view she is just another poorly educated, badly informed ex-beauty queen who is now well beyond her best before date.
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