Although he famously supported President Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign and has long been a champion of liberal politics, Americana rocker John Mellencamp doesn't think Sarah Palin is as out there as her foes make her out to be, he told AP."She's pushing the right buttons," Mellencamp said. "You can't be stupid and do that."
The 59-year-old singer of 'Our Country' and 'Pink Houses' fame thinks people are quick to judge Palin "because she says things and winks."










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Palin just reads whatever camp Carl Rove tells her.....hehe
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I think Cougar learned political science at the same place he learned to dance. He displays no proficency in either.
And just who writes what president Obama reads?
Palin's awesome and she's reaping the benefits from being treated so badly by alot of smarmy people. Yeah, she'll be around for a long, long time alright. Good for her.
OK.....Mellencamp can sing...doesn't mean he's intellegent.
THe alcohol ruined his brain. He's not that much smarter than Palin actually.
Sarah Palin and her family have been smeared and trashed with no thought to respect for a decent family Attack Biden's family and Peolosi Palin is no dummy She's just not the slick tongued clever wit that politicans have She's honest, simple and bright. She knows government She's fresh and clear about her life and her beliefs AOL hates thatMy boyfriend and i both think so ...He is almost 11year older than me .i met him via kissmilita ry.c 'o'ma nice place for s'ee'king Army, Navy, Mari'nes, Air Force, Police Force and their admires.just love it
Funny, that people on the left believe any and all iodiotic statements movie stars make, so long as it falls within their beliefs. But, when a star says something to the contrary, then that particular "idol" is an idiot, needs a psychiatrist, drinks too much, blah, blah, blah. Mean people.
Such a small mind. Its a wonder your able to breath with out the use of a machine. You moron. And even if she were using Roves play book so what. You wish someone valued your opinion as much you pin head hater.
As a long time fan of Mr. Mellencamp, I must disagree with him on his analysis of Mrs. Palin. She is not bright or savy. Her performance on live interviews proves that she can't think on her feet whatsoever. She has reached her peak of success and popularity -- not because of her intelligence -- but because of the stupidity of a large segment of the American population. I suppose we should give her a little credit for not screwing that up.
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Of course you ignore the large number of underintelligent members of congress who are little more than rubber stamps for their party. And yet they get elected repeatedly.
I think that people are wrong about Sarah Palin also. She is pretty and perky, just like Katy Couric. (ironic isn't it.) And people doubt her intellect. And it is hard for people to accept someone who does'nt abort a inperfect child, a hunter a politician who is not slick,a large family and no matter the controvery she has a smile on. In two years I think she has proved who she is.
Excuse me? "stupidity of a large segment of the American population." Are you really calling most Americans stupid? Just because they differ in your views does not make a group of people stupid. I am sick of the name calling. I got enough of that in grade school.
Like our president who can't speak in public without a teleprompter, referes to Navy "corpse-men" and thinks we have 57 states? I'm not a huge fan of Sarah Palin, but I do believe John Mellencamp's song writing reflects a good view of American life.
Is Mellencamp talking about the same woman? "Bright"? "Saavy"!? I hope they leagalize whatever HE'S been smoking!
Its a shame that all of those other Americans aren't smart - just like you! I bet that they spell better though ..... its spelled with a "ss", not "cid". Glad to help a really smart American. Have a special life!
John - underintelligent? I guess you fall in that category. Palin is no different than Rush, Beck or Limbaugh. They make a lot of money off the "underintelligent" followers that are to dumb to figure out they are being played by people that really are more con like than intellectual. They don't really care about the country, just the almighty dollar.
speaking of not being smart this blogger and john share a brain.
can anyone think of a more useless,worthless,who freakin' cares piece of news???
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Acidhole, I do believe that you are being judgemental when you say that a large segment of the American people are stupid. Sir you should stop drinking the cool-aid and take a long look at yourself before you judge others.
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