“I’m the Mayor; I Can Do Whatever I Want…”
A picture of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is emerging of an arrogant, bullying incompetent mayor of the town of Wasilla. Salon has the money quote:
According to [former city council member Nick] Carney, the newly elected mayor spent more than $50,000 in city funds to redecorate her office, without the council’s authorization.
“I thought it was an [...]
Shakespearean Daily Diss
“That same dog-fox is not proved worth a blackberry.”
—Troilus And Cressida, 5.4.11-12
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“I profit not by thy talk.” —Troilus And Cressida, 5.1.13
Shakespearean Daily Diss
“To such as boasting show their scars
A mock is due.” —Troilus And Cressida, 4.5.289-90
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“With too much blood and too little brain these two may run mad.”
—Troilus And Cressida, 5.1.47-48
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“Thou full dish of fool!” —Troilus And Cressida, 5.1.9
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“Idol of idiot worshippers!” —Troilus And Cressida, 5.1.7
All You Need to Know
So the governorship of Alaska, as with that of most states, is largely ceremonial in many ways. It’s no secret, but don’t you dare suggest that a Republican running mate wasn’t a hands-on Commander-in-Chief of the state’s National Guard. Not unless you’re willing immediately to contradict yourself for a promotion:
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has promoted [...]
Shakespearean Daily Diss
“Set them down
For sluttish spoils of opportunity
And daughters of the game.” —Troilus And Cressida, 4.5.61-63
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“Since she could speak, she hath not given so many good words
breath.” —Troilus And Cressida, 4.1.73-74
