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Back in July, I interviewed Tom of The Liberty Pen, and he shared the following thoughts about Sarah Palin.

I would first like to state that believe McCain did not do the requisite research into her political background as carefully as he should have. I cannot help but think it was more of a stunt to pander to voters than a genuine attempt at seeking a qualified female running mate. It is my personal belief that she lacks experience within the arena of foreign policy and economics, and her political resume is not that extensive. But then again neither was Obama's. As a Senator he was ineffectual and did not accomplish anything of significance or distinguish his political potential which has unjustifiably led to his cult of personality. In fact, during his campaign Obama stated that his judgment overruled his lack of experience. Hmmm, so how is that working out for us?

I find that the continuous attacks on Palin and her family to be abhorrent and low class. In fact, when I hear from certain people in the media or in politics degrading her it shows me two things; first, they worry about her potential within the political arena and view her as a threat. Second, people who purport Palin to be obtuse are themselves displaying evidence of their own idiocy. I would like to see her prove them all wrong, that would just give me ammo.

As a caveat I must state that I do not follow her career as closely as others, therefore what I have provided is only cursory.

Now, I like Sarah Palin. I believe she shows a lot of potential. One thing that has concerned me though, is how little we know about her politics.

Obvious to me, was that the McCain camp didn't want her discussing anything beyond his campaign rhetoric. And the mainstream media ... Well, all they're interested in are trumped-up charges, various soap operas, and "Trig-Truther Conspiracies."

Because of this, I believe the assumed lack of "vetting" Sarah Palin to be inaccurate. I believe instead, her political views were purposely ignored.

Let's face it ... McCain knew how popular she'd be, which is all he wanted. McCain is an opportunist. Palin's politics weren't of interest to him. And the mainstream media? C'mon ... they HATE freedom!

Now, being unaware of Sarah Palin's political philosophy is a legitimate concern. And finally, that's all starting to change.

Now that she's not running for the second highest office in the land, "we the people" finally get to learn more about the "Hockey Mom" from Alaska. And so far ... I like what I'm hearing!

Palin Attacks Fed on Hong Kong Visit

Former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin used her first trip to Asia to attack the Federal Reserve for creating asset bubbles and encouraging excessive risk-taking that hurt working-class Americans.

The Fed and the government sent a message to companies that “the bigger that you are, the more problems that you get yourself into, the more likely the government is to bail you out,” Palin said in the closed door speech, according to a tape of the event given to Bloomberg News. “Of course the little guys are left out then. We’re left holding the bag, all the moms and pops all over America.”

Palin criticized Obama’s plan to give the Fed powers to monitor risks to the financial system. A meltdown last year led to $1.6 trillion of bank losses and writedowns and triggered a global recession.

“How can we think that setting up the Fed as monitor of systemic risk in the financial sector will result in meaningful reform,” she said. “The words ‘fox’ and ‘henhouse’ come to mind.”

Go Sarah! AUDIT THE FED!