I was wrong, and I admit it...

Back in 2008, right at the peak of the McCain/Palin, Obama/Biden presidential election, I wrote a scathing article to the Frontiersman about Sarah Palin (titled "Caribou Barbie"), and 5 years later, I would like to recant my opinion, and express my desire to the people of the Mat-Su Valley, just how wrong I was at the time. The Frontiersman published the article, and it drew alot of comments, mostly negative, and here we are, almost 5 years later...and I want to pass on what I have learned. Let me elaborate. Regardless of the politics involved, and what you may think now, Sarah Palin did one thing that we shouldn't forget. Put aside all other actions, failures,controversy and animosity for just a second about Mrs. Palin and consider this: She warned us about Barack Obama. She clearly, openly and without reservation stood up and said just exactly what Barack Obama would do, and how he would do it. She said that he had socialistic, if not marxist views, that wealth would be taken away and re-distributed, and that he would create a new E.D. (economic dependent) class. Not to mention a power grab in the justice department, and what appears to be complete control over all government functions, regardless of opposing dissent. And here we are, in the second term, and who could argue now that Sarah didn't have it right all along? Not only was Sarah dead-on the mark, it is shocking to see just how farther along this radical agenda has evolved. It would be an understatement to say that Sarah most likely understated her case. I would guess she is more surprised then I, what has transpired thus far. Most business people I speak to (if not all) are absolutely terrified at what will happen next. With the uncertainty that these people face, and the current economic turmoil, it has made most very pessimistic of the future. In addition, most Alaskans are rugged individualists, yet remain amazingly open minded. Having said that, most feel the encroachment and loss of individual rights effects them directly. It would be very accurate to to say that the last 4 years have radically changed our country, myself included. I have totally changed my viewpoint about things, and my friends have too. I cannot believe how wrong I was, and I admit it. Too bad that our current administration cannot admit fault. Like water off of a duck's back, they seem to dodge all accountability. When I make a mistake, and it fails, I learn from it, take responsibility, and try to do better next time. But the lessons learned on these times, should have inspired the American people to make a better choice, but alas, it was not to be. In closing, Sarah Palin warned us, and that is irrefutable. But, I have learned from it, the hard way. Instead of "Forward" which is the current battle-cry, it seems that "Backward" is the new norm. I shudder to think what this country will be like in the next 4 years. Yes, Sarah warned us, and some listened. I don't agree with her all the time, but what is intriguing is that she somehow knew. How I ask? Not sure...but she knew, and that is fact...maybe I should have listened! Thank You, Charles Fredericks Wasilla (note to editor: Feel free to publish this if you wish. If you want to contact me, send an email via my account, and I will respond. Correct as necessary. Thank you for your consideration)