She says it in plain English:
In fact, this decision comes after much consideration, and finally polling the most important people in my life – my children (where the count was unanimous… well, in response to asking: “Want me to make a positive difference and fight for ALL our children’s future from OUTSIDE the Governor’s office?” It was four “yes’s” and one “hell yeah!” The “hell yeah” sealed it – and someday I’ll talk about the details of that… I think much of it had to do with the kids seeing their baby brother Trig mocked by some pretty mean-spirited adults recently.) Um, by the way, sure wish folks could ever, ever understand that we ALL could learn so much from someone like Trig – I know he needs me, but I need him even more… what a child can offer to set priorities RIGHT – that time is precious… the world needs more “Trigs”, not fewer.
My decision was also fortified during this most recent trip to Kosovo and Landstuhl, to visit our wounded soldiers overseas, those who sacrifice themselves in war for OUR freedom and security… we can ALL learn from our selfless Troops… they’re bold, they don’t give up, they take a stand and know that LIFE is short so they choose to NOT waste time. They choose to be productive and to serve something greater than SELF… and to build up their families, their states, our country. These Troops and their important missions – those are truly the worthy causes in this world and should be the public priority with time and resources and NOT this local / superficial wasteful political bloodsport.
The left mocked her. That alone should tell you something. This is a woman who believes in God, who believes that individuals make a difference. She’s not quitting. She’s thinking strategically. Some will assume that her bigger picture must mean the White House. But who knows what her plans really are. Whatever her plans, God speed.
She’s a fine person. A real person. The kind of person who makes a difference in life.
Read the whole speech here. It’s real. It’s worth reading.
July 4, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Sarah Palin is a real person, one of a quality that is sorely missing in the political world. She is not beholden to the various political machines (D or R) and therefore is a serious threat. The reason we do not have more quality people in office today is because of the rabid reaction to anyone who dares to oppose the elite machine’s workings.