Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann, the twin muses of modern know-nothing conservatism, were in my neighborhood today to spread their peculiar gospel of white exurban rage (mixed in with a healthy dose of Christian exceptionalism). If these two become the right’s standard-bearers for the next few years, I’m completely fine with that. Thanks to her burgeoning media empire, Palin is making too much money to be tempted by another run for political office. And Bachmann’s antics have robbed her of the credibility she would need to rise above her current status as an eccentric backbencher. Of course, some disaster could strike the country, elevating Palin to the presidency and Bachmann her minister of propaganda, but it’s more likely that they will both be historical footnotes soon enough.
Excellent writing Mark.
(My prediction is that these two ladies will inspire many 2010 Halloween costumes.)
One can only hope……..