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  • Monday, September 1, 2008 09:51 AM

    Leave it alone

    Why "truly stunning"?

    Leave it alone.

    Voters can make their own judgments on Gov. Palin's readiness to assume the awesome responsibilities of the Presidency.

    Personally-directed snarkiness, misogyny, and condescension are more likely to prove counterproductive than to enhance the quality or seriousness of the campaign. And they add nothing of value to our political discourse.

    Alan J. Weisbard (blogging as "TheWiseBard")

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