Last night Governor Sarah Palin was interviewed by Greta Van Susteren on the Fox News Channel. When asked her thoughts on raising the debt ceiling and the debt debate going on in Washington she replied:
“Let me go back to President Obama and what his problem is. He doesn't understand that we have a spending problem in this country. And you know, back in the day, we used to hear that, "Hey, it's the economy stupid." Well, now, simply put, it's the spending, stupid! What's going on now with our bloated, overreaching, fat, nauseating spending from federal government, taking more state and individual control from Americans and trying to do it all on a federal level, which is creating this bankrupt situation that we're facing now! It's immoral. It's unethical. It doesn't make any sense economically, or as I say, morally, because we're handing these bills to our children and our grandchildren.”
Read the full transcript here and watch the video below:
Adding more fuel to speculation that Sarah Palin will throw her hat into the 2012 presidential ring, the former Alaska governor has accepted an invitation to keynote a Tea Party rally in Waukee, Iowa, on Sept. 3.
When recently asked on the timing of a possible announcement, Palin told Fox News:
"Legally, of course, there are time frames and that time is coming rapidly in front of all of us," Palin told Fox News Wednesday, "you know, August and September, you do have to start laying out a plan if you are to be one to throw your hat in the ring."
The Labor Day weekend Tea Party event looks as though it would be perfect timing to Palin’s deadline.
The resignation of Sarah Palin as Governor of Alaska was announced on July 3, 2009 and became effective on this very day two years ago.
As Governor Palin has said multiple times, “You don’t need an office. You don’t need a title. And, you don’t need a TelePrompter to make a difference.”
She has made that statement abundantly clear over the past two years…
I’m sure I’ve missed some of the noteworthy accomplishments over the past two years of this ‘ordinary’ gal from Alaska but I know how badly it pains her detractors to recall the triumphs of a woman whom they hoped to effectively ruin politically.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: If I had a penny for every time Sarah Palin was pronounced politically dead; I’d be a rich woman—better yet, I could solve our nation’s debt crisis.
The Undefeated has been a tremendous success—though you wouldn't hear it from the “Lamestream Media”.
The film premiered in 10 different locations, grossing $65,132, or $6513 per screen during its opening weekend. We also know that at various locations, the documentary sold out entirely and acquired as much as $10,000 per screen.
This is a big darn deal, folks. To help you grasp the reality of this significant achievement, let’s take a look at some numbers.
In the Box Office Mojo (see chart below and the original here) which looks at historical theatrical opening weekend numbers of political documentaries going back 20 years, ”The Undefeated” did remarkably well in the only categories that matter.
Compared to every other political documentary ever made:
1. “The Undefeated” ranks as #15 in the all-time highest grossing debut category (and this includes Michael Moore’s unique hold on this category). However — and this is a mighty important however – nine of the films ranked above the Palin doc opened on more screens — in some cases, hundreds more.
2. On a comparative number of screens (less than 10), “The Undefeated” enjoyed the fifth highest-grossing debut in the history of political documentaries.
3. Opening on a comparative number of screens (5 to 25), “The Undefeated” enjoyed the sixth highest per-screen average in the history of political documentaries.
4. Compared to the per screen of “The Undefeated” to EVERY political documentary released on fewer than 10 screens, (all the way down to one, two, and three screens) although this is not apples-to-apples when you’re talking about a film released on ten screens but even with that apples-to-oranges comparison, the Palin documentary comes in at #11 ALL-TIME.
You will hear the “Lamestream Media” using words like “tepid” or “flop” in regards to the success of this film but it’s my philosophy to report the cold hard facts and I think you’d agree—these numbers don’t lie.
One of my favorite western movies of all time is a film called, "True Grit." For those of you who are familiar with the film, you are probably thinking I am a fan of this movie for the audacious character played by John Wayne.
And you'd be wrong.
I'm a fan of this movie because of the character played by a young girl named Maddie Ross. Fourteen-year-old Maddie Ross joins an aging U.S. marshal named Rooster and a Texas Ranger named Le Beouf, in tracking her father's killer—Tom Chaney, into hostile Indian territory.
It takes some convincing but Maddie Ross is able to persuade Rooster to join them in their expedition—or so she perceives.
The two men and little lady agree to meet early in the morning to begin their long journey. Upon Maddie’s arrival, she discovers Rooster had already hit the trail with his sidekick Le Beouf.
But that didn’t stop Maddie Ross.
Maddie jumps on her horse and hits the trail. She catches up with the men where all that separates the three is a river and a ferry attendant.
Rooster instructs the ferry attendant to walk Maddie and her horse back to town. Maddie cleverly breaks away—knowing the ferry attendant wouldn’t tend to her. She then prods the horse in the side prompting him to forge the river.
Rooster and Le Beouf watch slack jawed.
Maddie efficaciously crosses the river and makes it to the other side.
By then, the men comprehend the fortitude of the young woman and eventually agree to her accompanying them on the unyielding expedition.
I enjoy this film because it stirs something in me. A desire to make a difference and resolutely achieve something I may have previously thought was impossible.
And the same goes for Sarah Palin.
When I hear Sarah Palin speak or when I think of all she has accomplished despite her detractors, naysayers, enemies and ordinary road blocks; it ignites a passion in me.
Sarah Palin has such an unswerving love and respect for America unlike anything I’ve ever seen. She has such a desire not only to reveal the actuality of the state of our union but to do something about it.
Sarah Palin has the fire in the belly to hunt down, call out and reprimand the man responsible for harming the country she loves—and I gallantly join her in the strenuous journey.
Today, ARC Entertainment, the film distributor for “The Undefeated” announced a more successful opening weekend than expected. With top markets in Phoenix, Arizona and Orange County, California attaining weekend per screen averages above $11,000 driven by several sold-out showings.
Media and advertisement for the film was mostly done through social media and grass roots efforts such as Facebook and Organize4Palin. A Facebook note by Sarah Palin on July 6th surely helped the situation via her large following (over 3 million Facebook “Likes”).
With sold-out showings and energized audience support on opening weekend, the film will be released to new markets including Tucson, AZ; West Palm, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Charlotte, NC; and Ontario, CA. The film will also expand into additional theaters in Atlanta, GA, and Phoenix, AZ, and will continue in theatres in Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Orlando, FL; and Orange, CA.
Myself, among other Organize4Palin volunteers stood outside the AMC Grapevine Mills theater, which was 1 of the 10 theaters premiering "The Undefeated"—a documentary about superwoman—I mean Sarah Palin.
It was a pleasure, for the very first time, to shake the hands of many of my fellow Facebook Patriots that I regularly speak with via the worldwide web.
There is something especially unique about Sarah Palin supporters. Not only are they energized, optimistic, confident and patriotic, but when you meet a Palin Patriot you immediately feel as if you are kindred spirits—almost like family.
And why shouldn’t we feel like family?
We all presently carry a heavy burden on our shoulders in regards to the state of our union. And what does a family do during times of trouble? They huddle together, comfort one another and devise a plan not only endure but emerge victorious.
Here are some pictures of my “family”:
An 87-year-old Palin Patriot:
Such a pleasure to meet my fellow writer, Mark America:
After promoting the film outside, we headed inside to view the film.
The theater was packed, and for the second time it was necessary for me to sit near the very front of the theater. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining—just trying to give you an idea just how much of a success this film has been opening weekend.
When I walked into the theater, I grabbed a seat next to a stranger. I had a handful of “Sarah Palin for President” bumper stickers so I decided to offer one to the lady next to me. She graciously accepted, thanked me and went on to ask, "Was that you I read about in today's newspaper?" I replied with, "Yes ma'am, me and a few other volunteers." The lights dimmed as my response concluded.
The film opened with atrocious commentary from various media outlets. Truthfully, it hurt my heart to sit and watch. There was a snapshot of an appalling 2008 Halloween decoration of Sarah Palin being hanged with a noose around her neck. Again, my heart ached.
Like every new day we're given, there is always darkness before light. The film progressed and my heart filled with American pride.
There were numerous divisions of applause during the film. Particularly after Governor Palin’s words: “We don’t need a fundamental transformation of America; we need a fundamental restoration of all that is good in America!”
The closing of the film showcased Sarah Palin in Madison, Wisconsin where she gave a tremendous speech that concluded with: "Mr. President, GAME ON!"
That statement, was accompanied with more thunderous applause and shout-outs such as, “Run Sarah, Run!”
The credits rolled on and I asked the lady next to me if she enjoyed the film. Tears filled her eyes as she shook her head to reply 'yes'.
As I expressed how glad I was that she enjoyed the film, she sobbingly tried to explain to me: “The Tea Party and Sarah Palin remind me of the Reagan Revolution. I was your age during that time and you remind me of me. Thank you so much for all that you do.”
It’s difficult for me to watch someone cry without giving them a big hug, so I offered a hug and she held me tight for a minute.
Many wonderful memories were made this past weekend. There is truly nothing like being in a room filled with like-minded American Patriots.
Here are a few video comments I recorded after the film:
There is still time to get people to see this epic film.
America is at a crossroads; I truly believe we are at a 'make it or break it'. We don't have time to play games and once you see "The Undefeated" you will come to one certain conclusion: Sarah Palin doesn't play games.
SUCCESS of this film is CRUCIAL to the road to the White House--should Governor Palin seek the presidency in 2012. We need this film to go NATIONWIDE!
It's crunch time! We have 24 hours to do all that we can do to get everyone we can to attend the premiere of this epic film.
America is at a crossroads; I truly believe we are at a 'make it or break it'. We don't have time to play games and once you see "The Undefeated" you will come to one certain conclusion: Sarah Palin doesn't play games.
SUCCESS of this film is CRUCIAL to the road to the White House--should Governor Palin seek the presidency in 2012.
We have 2 days left until the premiere of "The Undefeated"!
America is at a crossroads; I truly believe we are at a 'make it or break it'. We don't have time to play games and once you see "The Undefeated" you will come to one certain conclusion: Sarah Palin doesn't play games.
SUCCESS of this film is CRUCIAL to the road to the White House--should Governor Palin seek the presidency in 2012.
