Comments on: John Ziegler’s Review of Going Rogue

By: jennielynsan

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By: nordskoven

nordskoven — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:55:57 +0000

Sarah Palin is Harry Truman in a skirt. Harry Truman was a corruption-buster within his party as was Palin with Republican oil interests in Alaska. The forthright and engaging Truman was also mocked as a simpleton. Even after election to the presidency, Truman’s daughter, Margaret, was ruthlessly demeaned for banging away on the piano to entertain the family. Dewey was projected to win the presidency because all the media insiders second-guessed American voters. So it is with Palin. Her populist appeal is the iceberg waiting to sink the unsinkable while the corrupt Titans of Chicago socialism rearrange the deck chairs.

By: jcil

jcil — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:04:18 +0000

Thanks for the interview. Loved Media Malpractice and look forward to this book. As always love and truth will remain, even when deeply shaken.

By: chuck

chuck — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:29:47 +0000

I’m guessing that most, probably all, of the mocking comments on here are by people who haven’t read the book. Still, I don’t think Ziegler does the book any favors with a tone that at least comes across as hyperbolic…. “greatest literary achievement” of his lifetime? How old is he? If he’s sincere about this, it would carry more weight and lend more seriousness to his review (which could then perhaps be read as positive yet thoughtful and critical rather than just advertising from a die-hard fan)if he had cited other books by political figures he thought were great and then done some comparison…

I haven’t heard Ziegler’s defense of Palin’s resignation as governor, but John Tantillo actually published a piece that also defended her choice. Since he’s a marketer and writes about everything from a branding angle, he argued that it was the right move because her reasons were consistent with her brand http://blog.marketingdoctor.tv/2009/07/08/john-tantillos-brand-winner-and-loser-sarah-palin-and-political-pundits.aspx

But even Tantillo criticized the book–for its focus on the past. http://blog.marketingdoctor.tv/2009/11/17/tantillos-brand-winner-and-loser-khalid-sheikh-mohammed-and-sarah-palin.aspx He maintains that Palin, like Obama, had “forward motion” (a branding term he coined) going for her–they both seemed fresh, new. In turning her attention to the dissection of the campaign rather than looking forward to something, anything, I think she has hurt her ‘brand’ and lost out on an opportunity to expand her base.

(An article on CSM has a cool map and explains her book tour strategy–which does make a lot of sense– http://patchworknation.csmonitor.com/csmstaff/2009/1120/why-sarah-palins-going-rogue-tour-looks-like-a-campaign/ )

By: incredulous

incredulous — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:57:33 +0000

Oh, lord, thanks for the hearty laugh. This is the best satire I’ve read in a long time. “John Ziegler,” your assumption of the typical over-the-top, fact-free, hyperbolic Sarah Palin fanatic is spot on, and just hilarious.

I almost wet myself a little at: “For many reasons, this is by far the best book and greatest literary achievement by a political figure in my lifetime.” And the “backstory!” The fake documentary with the awful, awful title, the tidbit that you gave Sarah advice, publicly and privately…oh, my, it’s all too perfect!

Do you do stand up? What’s your real name? You are funny!

By: Ted

Ted — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:35:30 +0000

VaClassicrider – first of all your spelling is at least as horrible as our beloved and angelic/saintly/pure to the bone/God like Sarah’s spelling is (big sigh)!! It’s actually “…your days are numbered” and “Oh, that’s know as a conservative” should read “…known as a Conservative.” Are you two hanging at the same coffeehouse!?

I’ll bet dollars to doughnuts you’ve got one big poster of “Sarah” taped to your wall.

PS – Don’t take it personally, people correct my spelling all the time. Well, actually just one guy does but I’m good with it.

By: VaClassicrider

VaClassicrider — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:32:05 +0000

Thank you John! And for the lefties who can’t seem to comment without resorting to elementary school style words, phrases and tactics; your jealousy and concern that there is someone who is real and can get people fired up, really gets under your skin!!! Kind of like that splinter you just can’t get to! I’m lovin’ all of your comments while your elected liberals are the cancer that will destroy your beloved party! Notice, not one person here that made a comment didn’t fire back at your childish words at all! There must be something about that! And… if they do/did… it would be respectful, not childish.

For those of you that want to say she is “getting” back and “only” has an axe to grind making untruthful comments (the media has already started). This woman is the one who cleaned house in Alaska, within her own party! So, who do you think I will believe, Sarah or some political adviser who is only going to play CYA?

Liberals… your days are number! You have finally woken the working sleeping giant! (Oh, that’s know as a conservative).

By: clayguy

clayguy — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:29:20 +0000

I’m one of those who pre-purchased.. just got the notice yesterday it was shipped but won’t be here where I live for two weeks… so I’m going to Bozeman Mt and buying another copy… just can’t wait two weeks to read it… lol
Palin in 2012

By: jimmymaher

jimmymaher — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:32:14 +0000

How she is actually extremely gracious and charitable to Steve Schmidt, who I personally know as a blatant liar and who really ought to read the book before he makes a further fool of himself (if that is even possible). I find this part interesting. Vitamin C

By: ingenieux

ingenieux — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:43 +0000

“Wow, I’m impressed. It must be difficult to write a whole book review with just one hand.”

HAHAHA!!! That’s fantastic!

By: The_Klute

The_Klute — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:01:04 +0000

Wow, I’m impressed. It must be difficult to write a whole book review with just one hand.

By: Ted

Ted — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:00:44 +0000

“For many reasons, this is by far the best book and greatest literary achievement by a political figure in my lifetime.”

Well…sure it is. One of two things going on here. Either Ziegler has a massive crush on this woman or he needs to get out more. Maybe both.

By: salbern

salbern — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:14:29 +0000

Thanks for a comprehensive review John – I admire her and she has every right to set the record straight. I heard one analyst say she whined throughout the book – I didn’t read it that way and it appears that she will continue to be attacked unfairly. It doesn’t matter if she has political ambitions or not, she is an example of a good parent, a good wife and a good citizen. I think John McCain should be the one criticized; he chose her to shock the campaign, the country and the world – he and his advisors were looking for a “gimmick” and made a rash decision not in the best interest of Sarah Palin (who stepped up to the plate) or the Republican Party. I think his staff was angry at him for doing this and took it out on Sarah Palin. And I believe that is why she is so popular – she was a sincere candidate, answering the call of her Party and her Country – ready to serve! She was not ready for the presidency in 2008 and neither was Mr. Obama, which is confirmed with each passing day.

By: Butch Bertone

Butch Bertone — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:39:22 +0000

Sarah Palin’s accomplishments in Alaska are commendable whether liberalists desire to admit it or not.
If one does not at least note her achievements as a wife, mother, political figure, Governor; et all; then this merely reflects ignorance and/or a bias.

Why do ‘Women’ seem to get bashed more than men? Hillary & Sarah; why? ‘Bashing is a Business’ that is making many people a lot of money and is a media methodology that is putting losers into Political Office.

By: tjl

tjl — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:16:21 +0000

And that, boys and girls, is the untold story of how babies are made.

This post was NSFW. How about a little warning next time.

I wasn’t sure if I was reading a book review or watching The Notebook.

More?

Mark Chapman called, he wants his gig back.

Ummm…

“For many reasons, this is by far the best book and greatest literary achievement by a political figure in my lifetime.” – John, I think you you mistook the words “best book and greatest” for the word “only” and forgot to put the words “i’ve read” in between ‘figure’ and ‘in’… sorry, that one’s a bit confusing…

One more??….

Not since Melanie Rehak reviewed The House of Mirth have I been more inspired to read! (c’mon!! the last ones are never that good)

By: Facebook User

Facebook User — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:20:33 +0000

make MSNBC salivate? dont flatter yourself, john. your praising of sarah palin and her book makes most people, let alone MSNBC, burst into uncontrollable laughter. the day that we see you, or your ilk, being critical of sarah palin is the day sarah palin is able to utter a sentence without sounding like an uneducated illiterate.