Part II: Exclusive Interview with Governor Sarah Palin!

If you haven’t read Part I of Randall H. Miller’s exclusive interview with Governor Sarah Palin, you should do so before reading Part II. If you’re already up to speed – jump right in and read the exciting conclusion.

RHM: Ma’am, you’re an outspoken opponent of socialism and any type of income redistribution.

Gov. Palin: Absolutely. Yes, absolutely.

RHM: And yet Alaska receives much more from the federal government than it pays in to the system and Alaskan oil companies’ profits are taxed and distributed to Alaska’s individual residents.

Gov. Palin: That’s true.

RHM: Couldn’t that be considered a form of socialism?

Gov. Palin: No, I don’t think so.

RHM: Why not?

Gov. Palin: Because, Ronald, Alaska is a great state of hardworking people and it’s those people who ultimately own the natural resources. We merely let the oil companies operate there but it would be foolish to not take some of their profits and spread it around a little. I think the people of Alaska deserve that, don’t you?

RHM: Sure, I agree. But don’t you see why some of your opponents would call it hypocritical?

Gov. Palin: Look, I really want to move past the David Letterman stuff, you know, he’s just an old pervert who said something stupid to get ratings. I’m not interested in entertaining that kind of criticism.

RHM: You’ve taken heat for alleged comments about Russia’s proximity to your house as well as confusion as to whether Africa was a country or continent. How do you answer that criticism now that you’ve have time to reflect?

Gov. Palin: I never said any of those things and have a perfectly good grasp, but, ah, that’s just not the issue and it shouldn’t be the issue, right? I work for the people who elected me and they didn’t elect me because I was some kind of geology expert.

RHM: (smiling) Ok. What are your thoughts on Iraq, Afghanistan, and the growing nuclear threats from North Korea and Iran?

Gov. Palin: I think we need to wrap up both Iraq and Afghanistan as soon as possible. In doing so we may have to realize that neither are likely to look like western democracies when we leave. Therefore, we have to have realistic expectations as we move forward toward concluding both of those conflicts. As for the future, I think it’s important to pull back from the contemporary neo-con policies of intervention and to adopt a more realistic foreign policy grounded in American interests and human rights. We have to resist the urge to get involved every time something happens in the world. That doesn’t mean we can’t lead the free world. But it does mean that we should lead less with direct military intervention (give our boys and girls a rest, right?) and more with diplomatic maneuvering. The power and effectiveness of soft diplomacy can often accomplish more and save lives at the same time.

RHM: Wow. Great answer. Why haven’t we seen that side of Sarah Palin before?

Gov. Palin: (laughing) Because nobody ever asked me that question before, silly moose.

RHM: Governor, thanks so much for your time. It’s been an honor.

Gov. Palin: It’s been my pleasure, Reggie.

I’d personally like to thank Governor Palin’s staff for being so helpful and welcoming (especially Scooter, Bubba, and “Dogsled Debbie”). Comments and criticism are welcome.

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