Mooseburger

I just finished scanning the Dallas Morning News online Sunday edition, and had a few thoughts I wanted to write down--

At the DMN editorial blog, someone posted a 21-second video of Mooseburger speaking to a church congregation, probably her own, asking them to pray for God's will to be done in getting a gas pipeline constructed. The first thing that caught my attention was the distinct trace of Valley Girl in her speech patterns. Hadn't noticed that before, but she may be toning it down now that she's on the national stage.

As I expected, some of the letters to the editor are full of effusive praise for Mooseburger. It is Dallas, after all. I'd be willing to bet 98 percent of the Texas conservatives who are rallying around her today couldn't have told you who Sarah Palin was three weeks ago. Never underestimate the power of the media to alter the shape of reality in a matter of hours, and the incredible tendency of Americans to accept what they see on television as absolute truth.

Here's where I see things standing on this fine Sunday morning:

We have a state governor with almost no accomplishments anyone can name off the top of their head, but with "common folks" appeal (hunting, clearing brush, other outdoor activities) that attracts voters who want a president they think they could pal around with. Mooseburger also seems to think that God works through her, so it stands to reason that whatever she wants to do politically is what God wants as well. She makes a big issue out of her religious beliefs, but often appears to be talking the talk instead of walking the walk. Lots of lip movement about Christian values, but just another politician when you get right down to it.

Does any of this stuff sound familiar ? Been there, done that ?

Fun facts. Alaska is twice as large as Texas (570,380 square miles) with the population of Austin (626,900).