Michele Bachmann: Beware 'the Soviet Union'

[bingley]

Michele Bachmann: Beware 'the Soviet Union' - latimes.com

This makes me miss Sarah Pailn, who sees Russia from her house. At least she got the name right. Here's what some of our Russian friends think (they have a big crush on Sarah):

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR9V_aOCga0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR9V_aOCga0[/ame]

DB

 

[scully]

Sarah Palin never said she could see Russia from her house. That was Tina Fay doing a parody on SNL. I would suggest more research.

 

[jsgolfman]

Yeah, she's a real leader that lady

 

[gunman41mag]

I think she ment to say "CHINA"

 

[Kirk Freeman]

This makes me miss Sarah Pailn, who sees Russia from her house.

Palin did not say this; it was Tina Fey.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz4YHcqXNHI&feature=related[/ame]

 

[bingley]

Sarah Palin never said she could see Russia from her house. That was Tina Fay doing a parody on SNL. I would suggest more research.

Now, now, they're equally cute. There is no need to compete for my love. I've got enough for both of them!

DB

 

[scully]

I think she ment to say "CHINA"

I think you meant to say meant.

 

[mrjarrell]

I think she ment to say "CHINA"

China was mentioned in her list, before the Soviet Union. She meant what she said, just reinforcing the fact that she's shy a few bricks.

 

[JetGirl]

Sarah Palin never said she could see Russia from her house. That was Tina Fay doing a parody on SNL. I would suggest more research.

Palin did not say this; it was Tina Fey.

Exactly. Palin said you could see Russia from Alaskan land. Which is true.

 

[semperfi211]

 

[ryknoll3]

I'm concerned that the Soviet Union will invade and conquer the 57th and 58th states!

 

[spec4]

Maybe we should ask her if she plans to visit all 57 states, or ask her to say "Marine Corps" (corpse). Anyone on the left playing up minor gaffes, to me is quite hypocritical.

 

[level.eleven]

Dr. Bachmann would never say things like this.

Memento, Starring Michele Bachmann - Politics - The Atlantic Wire

 

[gunman41mag]

 

[Expat]

It was a dumb thing to say, especially knowing you are under the microscope. But I am not sure how much real difference there is with the former KGB still running Russia along with organized crime syndicates. Putin has indicated he intends on rebuilding their military.

 

[John Galt]

Say what you want about Palin, but before she became Public Enenmy #1 of the Dems/Libs, she had the highest approval rating of any governor at 93%. That speaks volumes right there in the world of politics! Do a little research on her accomplishments and quit falling for what we are spoon-fed by the MSM. She started off on city council and has management experience as governor, AND, she has a bigger set of stones than almost anyone I know of in national politics. Both Establishment Parties are scared to death of her and she has endured more personal attacks than any politician I know of. She has shaped politics, and speaks more of individual freedom and the potential good power of the United States than anyone else - growth, reduced regulation, freedom, limited government. Is she perfect, absolutley not. But, the worst thing we could do right now is to let perfect become the enemy! The next 3-6 months are going to do A LOT to shape the Repub lineup and the future of America

 

[edporch]

In all fairness as a political independent, Bachmann referring to Russia as the USSR, it's a common mis-speak that many of us in the "older" generation sometimes make.

At 55, after growing up with the threat of the Soviet Union a good part of my life, I sometimes find myself STILL mistakenly referring to Russia as the "Soviet Union".

So it's not a stretch that being of the same generation, Bachmann might make the mistake of referring to Russia as the USSR.

I REALLY think it's a stretch to think she's so dumb she still thinks the USSR still exists.
It's more just a case of "gotcha" journalism.

 

[Garb]

Say what you want about Palin, but before she became Public Enenmy #1 of the Dems/Libs, she had the highest approval rating of any governor at 93%. That speaks volumes right there in the world of politics! Do a little research on her accomplishments and quit falling for what we are spoon-fed by the MSM. She started off on city council and has management experience as governor, AND, she has a bigger set of stones than almost anyone I know of in national politics. Both Establishment Parties are scared to death of her and she has endured more personal attacks than any politician I know of. She has shaped politics, and speaks more of individual freedom and the potential good power of the United States than anyone else - growth, reduced regulation, freedom, limited government. Is she perfect, absolutley not. But, the worst thing we could do right now is to let perfect become the enemy! The next 3-6 months are going to do A LOT to shape the Repub lineup and the future of America

I disagree. She spent more money on pork projects than a lot of governors. Maybe that's why she has a 93% approval rating. Welfare for states is pretty popular these days it seems.

 

[RichardR]

In all fairness as a political independent, Bachmann referring to Russia as the USSR, it's a common mis-speak that many of us in the "older" generation sometimes make.

At 55, after growing up with the threat of the Soviet Union a good part of my life, I sometimes find myself STILL mistakenly referring to Russia as the "Soviet Union".

So it's not a stretch that being if the same generation, Bachmann might make the mistake of referring to Russia as the USSR.

I REALLY think it's a stretch to think she's so dumb she still thinks the USSR still exists.
It's more just a case of "gotcha" journalism.

Same here, I catch myself doing that too, non-newsworthy story IMHO.

 

[Libertarian01]

To All,

I don't mean to threadjack but Sarah Palin did actually reference seeing Russia from Alaska. It wasn't a verbatim "I can see it from my house", but...

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXL86v8NoGk[/ame]

Regards,

Doug