I believe Sarah Palin suffers

[Are_grits_groceries]

from ADD. She also has a complete inability to process the English language. Her brain collects her thoughts into short phrases.

In her actions, she jumps from one motion or plan to another randomly. She also responds to anything that catches her attention in the tiniest way. Following her physically is like following a frog with a sunburned ass. When she stops, she jumps again almost immediately because of a stimulus.

Verbally, she also jumps around randomly and catches the phrases she has composed as they float by in her brain. Whatever floats by is what she will say. Certain words will always come up because they are permanently in the flow. Examples would be 'lower taxes', 'you betcha', 'freedom loving', and 'family values.'

I said that she 'suffers.' I misspoke. Anybody who tries to follow her and make any sense of what she does will suffer. She's as happy and oblivious as a pig in slop.

[Catshrink]

1. she suffers from delusions of grandeur

and narcissism.

[Are_grits_groceries]

2. That too. nt

[Sal Minella]

14. She has them.

We are the ones who suffer from her having them.

Princess Oblivious seems to suffer from nothing, so far as I can tell.

[Lerkfish]

3. just like reality television, I think the speculation has the effect of attaching more interest

to the principals than is warranted.

[old mark]

4. Last week, Tweety seem terrified that Palin would be the GOP

presidential candidate in '12.
I hope she is.

Probably "write" another book after she loses, blaming a whole new set of former friends.
You may be right about the ADD.....

mark

[Silent3]

10. That's nothing to hope for

If she becomes the Republican candidate, she can become the next President. You should never feel so smugly certain that any particular person can be beaten. If unemployment remains high, or some late-breaking Obama scandal (real or synthetic) arises shorty before November 2012, the American people are utterly and entirely capable of overlooking Palin's many, many flaws and putting her into power.

I'd much rather have a tougher fight against a smarter, more competent Republican so the downside risk of the Republican winning isn't so horrendous as Palin winning.

[Mz Pip]

21. Bush became President

It shouldn't have even been close. Palin's 'world view' is pretty much the same as Bush's and she's a much better speaker. he concealed his legacy boy resume with a down home folksiness that appealed to people who just weren't paying that much attention.

There are a lot of people out there who believe in the "democratic" (note small "d") idea that anyone can become president - regardless of merit. Sarah appeals to those "She's just like me!" people. And there are plenty of them out there. They don't care that her political experience was limited to mayor of a small town or a short stint as Governor of a state with a population smaller than San Francisco. They don't care that she quit. They don't care that she's not that bright. They don't care that she is unable to take responsibility for any of her failures. Plenty over people can identify with her rationalizations and sympathize with her victimhood.

People who like her are people like her. The feel victimized by __________ (insert word of choice i.e. the government, affirmative action, immigration, liberals, the media, etc.) "She's just like me!" has the potential to get Sarah the nomination. Whether or not it will be enough to win her the White House is another story.

[old mark]

23. So you are assuming the GOP will win the next election?

I'm not being "smug" I'm just not planning on giving up without a fight, and I am disgusted by so many Dems who are already mentally defeated.

mark

[Silent3]

26. Where the hell did you get that out of what I wrote?

I think it's very likely Obama will win the next election, and unlikely that Palin will either get the Republican nomination, or win the Presidency if she did.

What I SAID what that it's NOT IMPOSSIBLE for Palin to win either the nomination or the Presidency, and anything that puts her a step closer to winning the Presidency is not a thing to be hoped for.

Damn... it's like you were just looking for someone to go off on, and didn't pay one bit of attention to what I wrote. Either that, or you have an enormous blind spot for "subtleties" like the difference between "possible" and "will".

[TheCowsCameHome]

5. She also suffers from SUBTRACT

...as in reducing the overall intelligence of (wo)mankind in general.

[tanyev]

6. Squirrel!

[HipChick]

7. and maybe she is a dumb arse idiot

who is really going to want to run a campaign for her - since after it doesn't go her way, she'll stab you in the back - Obviously Sarah knows better than professionals who do presidential campaigns for a living

[KittyWampus]

8. she does seem to be lacking multiple filters

[NRaleighLiberal]

9. Sarah makes US ALL suffer. She just needs to GO AWAY.

Which she won't of course - due to her insanity and TeeVee's fascination with watching train wrecks.

[annabanana]

11. Too stupid to know she's stupid. . She has too much money and

is surrounded by too many peole who will not tell her she's stupid.

She will never know until the money runs out.

[H2O Man]

12. Borderline PD

with histrionic features.

[Are_grits_groceries]

13. That's highly probable.

With her though, you never know which border she may be going over.

[babydollhead]

15. Narcissism..Personality Disorder

What is Narcissism?

A pattern of traits and behaviors which signify infatuation and obsession with one's self to the exclusion of all others and the egotistic and ruthless pursuit of one's gratification, dominance and ambition.

[Mira]

16. I agree, and recognize it from a friend who was diagnosed with it and acted just like that

:kick: and 5th recommendation

[Marr]

17. I think she suffers from standard stupidity and an overgrown ego.

Combine physical beauty, a mean-spirited nature, and a low-watt brain and that's what you get.

[walldude]

18. And I thought she was just an asshole..... n/t

[Leftist Agitator]

19. She doesn't have ADD. She's just really, REALLY stupid.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

20. why not both?

I agree with you, but I also agree with the narcism Dx.

[Jade Fox]

22. Good points.....n/t

[Odin2005]

24. Histrionic Personality Disorder.

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

The symptoms include:

* Exhibitionist behavior.
* Constant seeking of reassurance or approval.
* Excessive dramatics with exaggerated displays of emotions.
* Excessive sensitivity to criticism or disapproval.
* Inappropriately seductive appearance or behavior.
* Excessive concern with physical appearance.
* 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.

[spin]

25. Sounds like Bush the Junior. He got elected TWICE...

although some may argue that he stole the election twice.