If you had the chance to see Sarah Palin speak (free) would you?

[MercutioATC]

I have an industry convention in Vegas this spring that I'll probably be attending. Palin is going to be the keynote speaker.

I can skip the speech, but I want to go just to experience the bizareness first hand.


I'm going, I'm just curious what others would do.

[jwirr]

1. No.

[sandnsea]

2. Absolutely go

I'd love to hear what it's really like at one of those things, what those people are oohing and aahing over - and I'd love to hear that you challenged a few with facts and get a report on the looks on their shattered little faces.

And just what the hell industry are you in that considers Sarah Palin speaker material.

[MercutioATC]

5. Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America

...and I don't think it's going to be a Q&A thing.

But I think it'll still be entertaining :)

[Harry Monroe]

12. Get drunk first, then go!!

It'll be more interesting that way!!

[MercutioATC]

21. Just posted about that below. She's speaking at 9:00am.

...and this is going to be a room full of industry execs that I'm trying to impress.

As much as I'd love to, showing up drunk is probably not an option.

[beac]

29. No worries. After listening to thirty minutes of her word salad,

you'll feel like you're bombed off your butt.

[MercutioATC]

32. I hope not. I'll have another 7 hours of gladhanding and selling to do.

I'm hoping it'll set the tone for a fun day.

[beac]

38. Maybe you can squirt some hand sanitizer in each ear for a quick

on-the-go brain bleach! ;)

[MercutioATC]

42. I'll try that.

:)

[sandnsea]

26. No, the people at your table

When she shoots out her little airplane on ebay story - you can lean to the most gaga at your table and say, "it never sold on ebay, a Republican contributor bought it, hahahaha". Then tell me how long it took for their brows to unfurrow.

[MercutioATC]

30. I can probably get away with something like that.

I'm pretty good at "flattering" people while bringing up their faults.

This might be a lot of fun :)

[gratuitous]

3. Can I have the rotten vegetable concession?

But actually get in to hear her "talk"? Pass.

[ibegurpard]

4. nope

[flvegan]

6. It's a free stand up comedy show. Hell yeah I'd go.

[MercutioATC]

10. That's what I'm thinking.

It'll be like one of those carnival freak shows, without having to buy a ticket...I mean, I'm paying to be at the convention, but the speech is part of it so I'm not paying any extra for the entertainment.

[Zynx]

7. That voice is something awful. Can you handle that?

I'm sure its worse without the moderating aspects of T.V. broadcasts. There's nothing to modulate those soundwaves before they hit your ears.

[MercutioATC]

14. True. I would get mildly drunk beforehand, but she's speaking at 9:00am.

I'm there to impress people, but not in that way. :)

[laughingliberal]

8. No. nt

[whosinpower]

9. If Sarah Palin was handing out hundred dollar bills

personally to each and every person who attended - I would still skip it.

I'm just not that "into" her.

[Tippy]

11. I would not go if it were me....First time she winked I know I would toss my cookies....

[Atticus]

13. Not only would I not go,

if I accidentally stepped in her, I'd just lose the shoes.

[TlalocW]

15. I would go

And I would earnestly listen carefully to what she said just so I could yell back pieces of it along with, "What you just said doesn't make any sense!"

TlalocW

[Foo Fighter]

82. +1

Since this is something you pretty much have to attend, I'd say pegging her on a Q & A would be pretty much a requirement. If I were in that position, I'd consider it a requirement, mainly for my own source of amusement. It would be impossible to resist.

[dmr]

16. No, I'm not mad at myself. n/t

[madrchsod]

17. i would`t miss it for the world

yes it would be bizarre

[REP]

18. I love roadside attractions, the bizarre and grostesque

So yes.

[KharmaTrain]

19. Bring A Camera...

Preferably video...you never know what kind of precious moments you may get and share with the world. Maccaca moment anyone???

[MercutioATC]

24. If I get decent seats, maybe I'll try for an iPhone video.

If I get one, I'll let you know.

[KharmaTrain]

35. When's The Date?

I'm thinking of a few days in Vegas in March...I might even want to catch that show. I'll put on my James O'Keefe pimp outfit... :rofl:

[MercutioATC]

37. Closed party. Industry people only.

...which is another reason I think it'll be interesting. A bunch of rich liquor guys listening to Palin...will their politics cancel out the stupid or will they realize what she really is? They may be politically conservative, but they're smart businessmen. What will they come away with?

[Harry Monroe]

20. Change the word "speak" to "naked" and then I would think about it!!

Especially for free!!

[johnnie]

22. Nope

For what? I don't even think the "comedy" of it all could be enough for me to sit there more than 10 minutes. I've turned down seeing and meeting more "famous" people than palin.

[MercutioATC]

27. It has nothing to do with her being "famous".

I just love a good train wreck :)

[Neurotica]

23. I would definitely go - to observe the crowd, not to listen to her

I find her crowd dynamics disturbing and fascinating at the same time. I am dying to ask some people I know why they sport "Palin" stickers on their cars, but I don't think I really want to know the answer!

[onehandle]

25. Fuck no. Let there be empty seats to confront the empty head on stage.

I could not stand to listen to the useless grifter.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

28. I'd be tempted to go to that freak show

but it might depress me too much.

[MercutioATC]

36. I'm thinking it'll be fun.

How often will I get a chance to witness such an exhibition of stupid in person?

[tonysam]

31. I have--twice.

I have pictures of her, too, and an autograph.

[MercutioATC]

34. A fellow collector of oddities!

I love it!

[tonysam]

43. You betcha

Because Nevada was considered a competitive state in 2008, I got autographs of all of the Democratic candidates--except Gravel, who didn't campaign in Nevada during the primary/caucus season--and three of the Republican candidates (the Republicans didn't do much campaigning in the caucus).

Biden--1
Obama--2
Clinton--3
Edwards--7
Kucinich--1
Dodd--1
Richardson--1
McCain--2
Paul--2
Romney--1

And lots more from others who campaigned on behalf of the candidates, including three of Bill Clinton.

[MercutioATC]

49. I'm afraid I only collect experiences, but I don't have a Palin in my collection yet.

Partied with Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails) on occasion when we were in our late teens.

Chatted with the captain of the Jamaican bobsled team (in Jamaica).

Met Dave Foley (Talk Radio/Kids in the Hall) while on vacation in Costa Rica.


...but this'll be my first Palin.

[tonysam]

51. I've seen and met so many famous individuals

It's a lot of fun. My favorite, though, will always be Secretariat just weeks before he died in 1989.

I have a lock of his mane--still.

[MercutioATC]

53. Very cool.

:fistbump:

[tonysam]

56. I've got lots of albums, scrapbooks, and even

put out a few books on demand via Blurb for myself.

[MercutioATC]

63. I do kind of wish I had actual "stuff" to catalog some of my experiences.

Mostly, though, it's just all stored in my head.

[tonysam]

67. I have lots and lots of memorabilia in addition to the autographs

and pictures.

I have a lot from 2004, but my 2008 collection is much more impressive.

[Marr]

33. No, but only because she's an idiot. I'd certainly go listen to a right-winger who

had something to say. If they can make a consistent, valid argument, I'm all ears. It's great to listen to other views. I see reason to go out of my way to listen to anything else, honestly.

[proud2BlibKansan]

39. I'd rather poke needles in my eyes

[hlthe2b]

40. Will there be rotten tomatoes?

Just curious...:evilgrin:

[KingFlorez]

41. Waste of good time and potentially mind damaging

If you like your mind like it is, you'll stay far away from Palin's speech.

[Little Star]

44. Hell NO!

[DBoon]

45. I need to clean up after my dog. Sorry.

I have my priorities.

[riderinthestorm]

46. "Know thine enemy". Go!!!

Absolutely go. She's the Rethug glamour girl and you have a first hand opportunity to observe her in person.

What makes her so charismatic to her base?
What does she say, and what are her code words?
Will she wink at the audience?
Who introduces her? (so we can research their creds and find the connections!)

Oh my gawd, you have been given a gift. Go! While the speech will nauseate you, the peripheral info you will glean should be gold.

[ezmerelda39]

47. a Palin Speech

No. If I wanted to listen to gibberish I would play an old record back wards. But, for those of you who enjoy bullshit, Sarah is by far one of the best BSers around. She can run on for minutes at a time and not say one thing of any merit. But, if you do go.. ask her some oddball question like "Who was the 16th president or what number is Obama?" and listen to the BS. She is a whiz. You might want to give her a minute to check on her Blackberry for answers. Enjoy.

[tonysam]

48. I think you should see her

and bring your camera. It's a lot of fun to go to those events.

It never bothered me to go to the GOP rallies being a Democrat because I have always loved to go to political rallies and enjoyed the history being made.

Although it's not a political rally, you should still go.

[Blue_In_AK]

50. I have on more than one occasion,

but I will try to avoid it in the future.

[noel711]

52. See Sarah Palin... free?

Oh, I can go to my local WalMart and see and hear lots
of 'free' Sarah Palins... why go out of your way?

And what's the upside?

If curious 'looky-loos' show up,
the press will report the crowd as
'over capacity.'

Why add to her publicity?

(Sidebar:
Went to my local bookstore to find a copy of "Game Change"
and it was difficult: the store had 3 copies left hidden in
the Customer Service counter...I had to ask for it.
BUT as you entered the front door, there were stacks and stacks
and stacks of Palin's "Rogue"... stacks...at 30% off...
And everyone just walked by....

There were stacks of Glenn Beck's latest tome stacked up on the
floor underneath a SAle table.. curious... Bestsellers? right....)

[MercutioATC]

59. It's a private industry event, I won't be adding to her perceived popularity.

...and there will be no looky-loos.

It'll be Palin and a bunch of liquor industry execs...not something you get to witness every day.

[noel711]

98. "Private event" or not.. the media sits up and takes notice...

There will be cameras there, there will be people
saying: "LOOK at all the people here! HOw popular she is!"

Just walk away...

[MercutioATC]

100. Fun-killer.

I'm still gonna go, but now I'm gonna feel a little bit guilty

:P

[gateley]

54. No. My blood pressure would skyrocket and I wouldn't be able to keep my mouth shut. nt

[Mz Pip]

55. I don't have that much

copious free time. It would be a couple of hours out of my life that I would never get back. I'm too old to waste time with Sarah Palin.

[varelse]

57. Shit

I can't even read the transcripts.

[MercutioATC]

62. If I do go, I'll fill you in.

[varelse]

96. If you're paraphrasing

No direct quotes, please. Thanks in advance :D

[DeschutesRiver]

58. No. I think seeing this person who could have become our VP or Pres.

would result in sleepless nights for quite awhile. Not good for my health:)

[MercutioATC]

61. I'll be in Vegas. It's not like I'll be sleeping much anyway...

:)

[TankLV]

60. NO.

Why aggrivate myself?!!!

besides, I have a bad heart - it would probably kill me I'd be so upset...

[Quantess]

64. I'd like to see Sarah Palin and Scott Brown gyrate half naked on stage

dirty dancing, slide around a pole, do a striptease.

I'd shove a dollar bill in Scott Brown's pink spandex g-string.

:rofl:

[MercutioATC]

65. Now THAT'S disturbing.

But yeah, I'd go to see that too :)

[Quantess]

69. Let's face it. Everyone wishes they would just shut up and take their clothes off!

They can't stimulate our minds. They aren't capable of speaking intelligently, so the only worthwhile reason to see them on stage would be if they act sexy and grind on a pole.

[MercutioATC]

101. As much as I hate to admit it, you're right.

Pole-dancing Sarah would be a lot more entertaining than "I have something important to impart" Sarah.

...a lot more believable, too.

[guitar man]

66. Hell no

I'd rather jab an ice pick through my scrotum than to have to listen to that shrew. :puke:

[RoadRage]

68. I'd sell my tickets to a freeper for the highest $$$

Make money off of her!

[Kaleva]

70. Go. Observe. Learn.

Attend the speech with the attitude you are there to observe and learn first hand why she ticks for some people.

[MilesColtrane]

71. What would she be wearing?

[Quantess]

73. Exactly!

Same idea with "Mr. Massachusetts" Scott Brown.
They are both so unbearable to listen to, the only way I'd go see them is if they did a live sex act, or something.
:rofl:

[MilesColtrane]

74. I'm envisioning a furry moose costume of some sort.

[Quantess]

78. LOL! Now you're talking!

They could have a microphone, but they would also have to do a striptease, otherwise I'd throw tomatoes.
Levi Johnson and some FOX news talking-head RW hottie would be the opening act.
Thanks for the laugh! :rofl:

[gleaner]

72. No. Never. I value my sanity. n/t

[EmeraldCityGrl]

75. I would go to observe the crowd and pick their

little brains.

[Kaleva]

79. We don't want him to be arrested for sexual assault.

[reynolds1863]

107. Observing

My parents went to one of her rally. I was told not to come along because I wouldn't appreciate what was happening. That is code for "you going to start trouble".

[voc]

76. No. Not even if they paid me. nt

[KonaKane]

77. Record it if you can.

Then post it so we see how the media edits it. Could be an interesting exercise in propaganda.

[lpbk2713]

80. Just thinking about being around that many stupid people makes my head hurt.

Failin is a magnet for idiots.

[hyphenate]

81. Not even in a million years. eom

[Hekate]

83. The mind reels. I'd only go with a group, carrying picket signs. There isn't enough...

... Ranch Dressing in the country to make that word-salad bearable.

What occasion is this going to be?

Hekate

[ChicagoSuz219]

84. I wouldn't. n/t

[Maru Kitteh]

85. I would depend. Curiosity is a factor, but I would NOT inconvenience myself for such.

If I have to stand in line just forget it.

[RedCappedBandit]

86. Only to harass her

[emilyg]

87. Yes.

[winyanstaz]

88. nope..

[Kalun D]

89. I would only go

If they allowed you to take rotten eggs and tomatoes.

[GoCubsGo]

104. And, you'd have to pay me.

At least a high 4-figures.

[Name removed]

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Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[Quantess]

93. That's cute. What if your girlfriend said something similar about Scott Brown?

Never mind, that's Scott boring Brown with his clothes on.

[Bravo Zulu]

91. No,too many creeps will be there!

[Raine]

92. NO, I'm afraid listening to her would drive me to suicide. nt

[HopeHoops]

94. FUCK NO! RUN AWAY!

You lose intelligence just by being exposed to that twit.

[lumberjack_jeff]

95. Hell no. It's one of the reasons I don't have TV. n/t

[yellowcanine]

97. Would she be naked or dressed?

It would make a difference.

[MercutioATC]

99. I'm assuming clothed, but I haven't checked.

[RagAss]

102. I'd rather watch my dog take a shit !

[Jazzgirl]

103. Jeezus....

I don't think I could handle the word salad....

[MercutioATC]

106. "Know thine enemy", "Comic relief"...just the possibility of an interesting story...

I don't see the downside.

[abq e streeter]

105. You betcha...and I'd eat a great big bean burrito right before, if you get my drift

(and believe me, you would.)

[hatesthegop]

108. ABOSLUTELY YES SO I COULD PROTEST HER SORRY SELF

[H2O Man]

109. No.

I only go to see people who interest me. For example, Robert Kennedy, Jr., and (now ex-) Senator Clinton. I had opportunity to see and meet ex-President Clinton, but had no interest in it. Same with Bob Dylan. Hence, there is no way I'd go see SP.

[shadowknows69]

110. If I had some really good hydro to smoke before hand sure.

[asdjrocky]

112. Dude, hydro G. Daddy Purp.

A must have for this occasion.

[asdjrocky]

111. Only if the tomatoes are free too.

[NoSheep]

113. No. I'd pay NOT to see her.

[racaulk]

114. HELL TO THA NO!!! For two reasons...

1. I have absolutely no desire to hear her babble on with her bumper sticker rhetoric and her folksy "charm."

2. The people she inspires truly frighten me, and I don't want to be surrounded by too many of them in one place.