What I'm finding strange is that most of the truly ugly and negative rumors I've heard about Palin have been from (1) Republicans here debunking them, (2) Fox News debunking them and (3) my Republican friends having hissy fits that they exist. That's not saying they were weren't mentioned in other places, just that I hadn't heard them. I am, however, beginning to wonder if maybe it is a Republican plot to make the Dems look bad for bringing up these rumors while it is the Repubs in actuality who brought them up.

I had dinner last night with some serious liberals. Palin was discussed. The discussion centered around her proclivity to fire or attempt to fire those who weren't quite in her pocket and we felt this was a concern. Her daughter was mentioned and it was agreed that it was a shame this had ever been brought up. Both her and Obama's inexperience were discussed. The banning book issue was discussed and it was agreed that while she never actually mentioned specific books, there was concern that it would even be considered.