I admit I felt sorry for Sarah Palin in the movie Game Change...

[cynatnite]

There were times she was overwhelmed and I thought, who wouldn't be with that level of information and pressure?

She did great when she prepared and memorized. If she didn't...well, she bombed badly.

John McCain was the biggest follower I had ever seen. He had zero ideas of his own.

In the end, I really hated her. She was spiteful and selfish.

Excellent movie, I thought. Ed Harris and Julianne Moore were fantastic. Woodie Harrelson was amazing, too.

[Cleita]

1. I thought they made McCain a little too goody goody.

He was just as much at fault too and he's got a nasty side to him too.

[marlakay]

23. My take was his friends wrote the book

I came away thinking that they made him too nice and he wasn't like that. I bet he cussed a lot about her!

[uponit7771]

2. Unnn, she showed how infantile conservatives could be. Amongst that mindset it's OK for them to act

...like children without shame

[cynatnite]

5. I was disturbed by her mental state...

That was something I hadn't expected.

[Cleita]

3. Also, thinking about your feeling sorry about Sarah, I don't.

She's mentally lazy and got caught. She's been used to getting by on her looks and personality, so even as a politician didn't feel that she had to study policy and all those things politicians should know. If she had, she wouldn't have been overwhelmed.

[cynatnite]

6. There were times she was shown a completely sympathetic light and I went with that...

But she turned demanding, throwing things, and in the end...I just hated her.

You are right...she had gotten by on her looks and was very lazy.

[Skittles]

8. CORRECT

[dsc]

4. the monster she became at the end was downright scary

[graywarrior]

10. It reminded me of the ending of the movie The Prophecy

[HipChick]

7. I didn't feel sorry for her....and still don't...everyone that has dealt closely with her, said...

She has mental problems...

America dodged a bullet...

[Odin2005]

20. She is a perfect example of Histrionic Personality Disorder.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histrionic_personality_disorder

Exhibitionist behavior.
Constant seeking of reassurance or approval.
Excessive dramatics with exaggerated displays of emotions.
Excessive sensitivity to criticism or disapproval.
Proud of own personality, unwillingness to change and any change is viewed as a threat.
Inappropriately seductive appearance or behavior.
Somatic symptoms, and using these symptoms as a means of garnering attention.
A need to be the center of attention.
Low tolerance for frustration or delayed gratification.
Rapidly shifting emotional states that may appear superficial or exaggerated to others.
Tendency to believe that relationships are more intimate than they actually are.
Making rash decisions.

[tridim]

9. Gawd, I don't. She should have NEVER accepted.

It's her own damn fault.

[Ilsa]

42. I'm with you.

She already knew that she had a pregnant teen; knew that she had a disabled baby; knew that her son would be sent into a war theater. She also had to have known that she didn't understand economics or world politics. I blame her for remaining ignorant and doing a very selfish thing for herself. It's her own damn fault.

[Jamaal510]

11. I don't think I'll ever feel bad for Palin.

Not when she and most of her Republican colleagues constantly try to ram a far-right agenda down our throats daily...an agenda that completely opposes the interests of the non-rich, gays, minorities, women, and anyone who isn't a Christian.

[FarPoint]

12. Sarah chose to stay in the campaign.

She gave birth to the tea party essentially. I find her dangerous as just being herself.

[cynatnite]

13. In the end, that is exactly how she looked. n/t

[avebury]

14. I have no sympathy what so ever for Palin.

She was intellectually lazy and in way over her head. She was not and will never be competent enough to be President of the USA. We dodged a bullet on that one. McCain was also not competent to be President if he was afraid to even sit down with her and put her in her place. How could you expect him to be President when it was obvious that he had become afraid of the monster he helped to create.

[obamanut2012]

30. Megan McCain has said more publicly about Palin

And her trashy family than her father ever has. Or probably ever will.

Interesting to me, how McCain didn't give her a coming to Jesus talk, because he isn't known as a shrinking violet.

[marlakay]

48. I think he was afraid she would quit

And he would look like the biggest fool for hiring her. And he was bitter afterwards because he isn't the type to take that from anyone...

[mulsh]

51. McCain is as big a grifter and con man as Palin.

he just has better flacks working his side of the street.

[obamanut2012]

54. Those are VERY good points

[aaaaaa5a]

15. How did someone that stupid every become Governor of any state?

My goodness, they had to prep her, by first explaining to her what side Germany was on in WW2?

[Cleita]

21. Look around, there are a lot of stupid and clueless Governors

around. How did Arnold become governor of California? Special interests, lots of money and manipulation by the Republican Party, that's how.

[jbnow]

22. She knew Alaska issues

Maybe not with any depth but could speak about them as though she understood them.

I watched some of her Alaska gov debating and she did a good enough job

[GoCubsGo]

35. The same way we here in South Carolina got stuck with someone that stupid for our Governor.

She is "Hawt!", she's from the "correct" party (i.e., the majority party), and she says what the people of that party want to hear.

[progress2k12nbynd]

16. Why would any progressive depend on HBO for information ?

They are part of the 1%.

[HangOnKids]

26. This Movie Has You Very Upset n/t

[trumad]

28. Come on man...

you're way to obvious.

[lunatica]

29. HBO is part of the 1%?

That's a new one.

[scheming daemons]

32. Stop... youve been exposed.

...

[Iggo]

38. First: It's entertainment, not information.

And B:

[Ruby the Liberal]

17. Feel sorry for her?

No offense, but have you been asleep the last 3.5 years? Woman has made MILLIONS off of this bobbleheaded bullshit. Lucrative to the point she quit her job as Governor after a half-term to pursue it. She has a 20-ish daughter pulling in 200k+ from Dancing with the Stars and various and sundry endorsements, getting $40k+ so SPEAK as a teen pregnancy icon.

Christ almighty, I wouldn't feel "sorry" for this woman if she was on fire in the intersection of 42nd and Lex.

And I didn't even see the movie.

That said - you have a big heart. I need more of that kind of compassion in my soul.

[cynatnite]

18. I was talking strictly about the movie...

I already had my own opinions of her before seeing it.

Besides, by the end I hated her and in some ways worse than I did before seeing the movie. She looked spiteful and selfish.

[Odin2005]

19. The Queen of England scene made me facepalm.

How can somebody be THAT ignorant of the world outside the US to NOT know that the Queen has only ceremonial power???

[Boudica the Lyoness]

52. We had a chuckle over that.

And she thought Saddam Hassein was behind 9/11. I was still chuckling and missed the bit about Germany...I think she had no idea about Germany's involvement in WW1 and WW2.

I have to watch it again, lol.

[marlakay]

24. I thought she was totally rude to Nicole Wallace

and they made her look like she had the patience of Job. God I would have hated her job.

[TeamsterDem]

25. I didn't. She accepted the job, so her failings after are hers alone

I felt sorry as hell for Steve Schmidt though. And Nicolle Wallace. Those poor bastards had no chance of resurrecting that sinking ship.

The worst thing that election did is legitimize out-and-out stupid into our national politics; Joe the Plumber is even running for a seat. She made stupidity a badge of honor, and judging by what's come after her I'd say we're going to be felling that for a long time.

[unionworks]

27. great post!

Two recent developments brought me to the same conclusion - seeing Rick Santorum on network news and asking myself "why am I seeing this repugnany piece of shit again", and of course Joe the plumber who is neither Joe nor a plumber bumbling through an O'Donnel interview.

[TeamsterDem]

36. LOL "neither Joe nor a plumber"

Excellent!!!

The popularity of stupid ideas literally frightens me. I mean anyone can be wrong from time to time, but when something is so obviously untrue yet it winds up becoming a popular idea surely must be some sort of a blight on our country. I used to say that "it won't be long before the foxes are running the henhouse," but considering the teabag majority in the House I'd say that's already happened to some extent. God help us if they find more idiots to vote for them.

[unionworks]

37. I believe the Occupy movement

...is a sign that Americans are waking up. And it will be field tested this year. it is sad that it falls to these courageous people to do what the unions should be doing but can't due to the Taft act.

[TeamsterDem]

44. Taft-Hartley: Aside from the Patriot Act, the worst law we have on the books

And much like the Patriot Act we'll never get rid of it.

[HopeHoops]

31. I don't, and I haven't even seen the movie.

[Swede]

33. The play is the thing. Wherein we'll catch the conscience of the Queen.

Or not.

[madokie]

34. Gotta love Woody Harrelson

He is one of my favorite actors of all time. So I guess I'll have to watch this movie Game Change after all.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

39. She actually believed she was a brilliant politician prepared to be the VP of the United States.

I read the book, so there was nothing new in the movie for me.

I feel no sympathy for her. She thought she could lie, mislead and manipulate her way into a serious position of power in this country. When her ignorance was exposed she pouted and blamed others rather than do any actual work to improve herself. She all but thrust her fingers in her ears and went through the rest of the campaign going, na-na-na-na I can't hear you.

Selfish, childish and petty people don't deserve sympathy.

[Paladin]

40. Feel Sorry For Palin? Not Bloody Likely.

The movie just confirmed what we already knew---she's the classic Meanest Girl In High School, with a few years added on. Arrogant, ignorant, and rabidly attention-seeking.

John McCain is the one you end up feeling more sympathy for, and I'm no McCain fan.......

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

41. Palin didn't even know where Germany was on a map of Europe or the fact they were the enemy in

two world wars. The experts trying to prep her almost threw their hands in the air at this point. For someone who is that uninterested in the world I'm afraid I have no patience or sympathy.

[KG]

43. piss on sara palin.

[DLevine]

45. I could never feel sorry for that narcissist. n/t

[tridim]

46. Just watched it. Great horror flick.

Everyone should be very thankful that she's not being taken seriously by anyone except herself 3 years later.

We really dodged a bullet in 2008, so be proud of your vote and your work to get Obama/Biden elected.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

47. Recently I've heard three talking heads mention New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez

as a probable Mittens running mate. The logic is that it will help strengthen the GOP's vote with Hispanics and diminish the claim the GOP has a war on women. Apparently, Marco Rubio has ruined his chances with his recent anti-woman legislation.

I'll give you three guesses as to who endorsed Governor Susana Martinez. Yup, that would be Palin.

[tridim]

50. Based on what the movie portrayed I don't think they'll make the Palin mistake again

UNLESS Mittens lets his campaign be run by the Tea Party, then all bets are off.

[Downtown Hound]

49. Liberals are compassionate people, sometimes to a fault

Sara Palin is a revolting human being, and I will never feel a single ounce of sympathy for her. She represents everything that is wrong with America.

[PDittie]

53. I did, too. An emotion I NEVER would have thought I could have.

It was the scene where they had moved vice-prez debate prep to Arizona, and McCain suggested they have a barbecue to which he would invite his neighbor the doctor to observe her for signs of mental instability. During the party Steve Schmidt walks over and asks the doctor what he thinks. "Well, for a woman who just had a baby, has an unwed pregnant teenage daughter, and a son in Iraq, she's doing pretty good. YOU on the other hand look like shit."

I guess I really am a bleeding heart, because that got to me. For a few seconds. Feel free to flame away.

[WI_DEM]

55. didn't and don't feel sorry for that media whore in the least