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Tuesday, September 9, 2008 12:00 AM

The dominatrix

Sarah Palin is trying to seduce independent voters. But she comes across like a whip-wielding mistress who wants to discipline a naughty America.
By Gary Kamiya

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  • Wednesday, September 10, 2008 07:17 AM

    It's not politically correct...

    ...but I think Gary's right on the money. We may all decry this as "sexist" and "fetishist" but I feel that human nature being what it is, Ms. Palin appeals to the lowest common political denominator. It may be an unconscious appeal, but it's there, nonetheless. Mr. Kamiya just dares to voice it.

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