Sarah Palin: The Humiliation Train Rolls On.

As if it wasn't enough of a national embarrassment that Sarah Palin was seriously considered for the office of Vice President of the United States, she keeps making us look dumber and dumber -- and less American -- every time she opens her mouth.

On February 7th, Sarah Palin spoke in Texas and noted how her state (Alaska) and Texas share some things, including wide open spaces, a pioneer attitude, and "cling[ing] to [their] guns and religion." When I heard that last phrase, I thought: "Wow, she just summed up the Taliban and Al-Qaeda."

Makes ya proud, don't it? Yup. A recent VP candidate is proud to share ideology with terrorists. I guess it beats "learnin' ta read" and then reading the US Constitution. If she ever does, she'll note that there are two mentions of religion in the Constitution: Both of them warnings (SEE NOTE 1). She would also find that science -- that bad thing that screws things up by introducing facts into her fairy tales and historical revisionism -- is something that Congress has a mandate to promote (Article I, Section 8).

I feel bad for the reasonable, patriotic people of Alaska and Texas, as they are repeatedly burdened with the humiliation of being associated with such anti-American attitudes and ridiculous political figures. I do hope they realize the added importance of voting in their states.

People like Sarah Palin, and those who support her (which is mind-boggling), are the reason I will not recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The flag represents the living country, and much of what is going on in American socio-politics does not deserve my allegiance. My allegiance is to the Constitution. I gladly took the oath to defend the Constitution as an enlisted member of the military and, if anything, feel ever-stronger about the importance and dignity of that oath.

I, unlike phonies like Palin, encourage you to read the Constitution. Instead of waving a flag and promoting anti-American agenda like some sort of twisted treasonous parrot, learn about our Constitution. Here's one way: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution.html

I also encourage you to get and hand out free copies, especially on Constitution Day (I bet you don't know when that is, but the fact that the government does not promote it or celebrate it should make you think). Get more info here: http://www.constitutioncenter.org/ncc_progs_Constitution_Day.aspx

I believe the best way to stand up for what is right is to honestly seek and share facts, with reason and compassion. This is exactly the opposite of what Taliban-like ideologues like Palin do. It is an uphill battle -- people prefer a good story to facts -- but consider the alternative.

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NOTE 1: I believe Article VI addresses religious tests for government office (which Americans violate at every election these days), and the First Amendment prohibits any establishment of religion by the federal government (I include the Bill of Rights when I refer to the Constitution because the Constitution would not have been ratified without it. And, no, the Bill of Rights is not the Ten Commandments -- I wonder how many Americans believe THAT!)