Palin talks U.S.-China relations in speech in Asia
Originally published Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 10:39 a.m.
Updated Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 9:37 p.m.
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Stumble It!HONG KONG - Months after abruptly resigning as Alaska's governor, Sarah Palin resurfaced in Hong Kong more moderate in tone and better versed in international affairs, possibly laying the first brick for a 2012 White House bid.
In her first overseas speech Wednesday, the former vice presidential candidate touched on a wide range of issues - from financial markets and Afghanistan to China-U.S. relations and health care - before a room packed with more than a thousand investors and bankers at an annual investment conference.
"I'm going to call it like I see it, and I will share with you candidly a view right from Main Street, Main Street U.S.A.," Palin said, according to a video of part of the speech obtained by The Associated Press. "And how perhaps my view of Main Street ... how that affects you and your business."
While she displayed some of her trademark folksy charm, the fireworks from her debut speech at the Republican National Convention last year were apparently missing. So, too, was the sharp partisan edge of the politician who toured the country as Sen. John McCain's running mate. She appeared more moderate, did not attack President Obama directly and avoided any major gaffes, attendees said.
"She has learned and grown from the election," said Melvin Goode, New York-based consultant who said he'd carried out some political polling for President Barack Obama in the past. "She was more level headed. ... She didn't criticize. I was waiting to see if she said anything derogatory about Obama, and she didn't."
The speech was closed to all media by the event's organizer, brokerage CLSA, which paid Palin an undisclosed fee that was rumored to be in the low six figures. The AP reviewed contents of her speech from accounts such as interviews with attendees and video footage.
After the AP reported on the speech, CLSA sent an e-mail to the AP threatening legal action about releasing any contents of Palin's address. Palin herself later posted a transcript of the speech on her Facebook page.
During her address, Palin argued for smaller government, calling for lower taxes and a private-sector solution to health care. She contended many average Americans were uncomfortable with health care reforms that infringe on private enterprise.
She criticized the U.S. Federal Reserve's massive intervention in the economy over the last year, according to one attendee, who declined to be named because he didn't want to be seen as speaking on behalf of his company. Praising the conservative economic policies of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, she gave a general defense of capitalist systems.
"She was careful not to be over-critical ... but she said she saw the fiscal situation is going out of control," said Gregory Lesko, managing director of New York-based Deltec Asset Management.
It marked Palin's first major appearance since she abruptly resigned her post as governor in July, and the speech's location and international scope are seen as steps toward strengthening her credentials ahead of a possible bid for the presidency in 2012.
On Thursday, Palin deflected questions about her political ambitions.
"You know, I wish I could predict the future, cannot, so can't answer that question right now, but look forward to more opportunities to send good messages from the U.S., and hopefully help meet some of the challenges that we're all facing today," Palin told the AP shortly before her departure from Hong Kong.
While she's thought to be considering a run, her Hong Kong trip bore no political overtones, said Fred Malek, a friend and Palin adviser.
"You can read a lot of things into it, 'Is she trying to burnish her foreign policy credentials?' and the like. But really, it's a trip that will be beneficial to her knowledge base and will defray some legal and other bills that she has," Malek said.
Wednesday's speech marked her first trip to Asia, and she used the occasion to discuss China's relationship with the U.S.
Palin said she believes the U.S. has a role to play in helping China define its future, while emphasizing that Washington will always push for greater freedom there. She urged China to become a responsible member of the global community and help bring a resolution to pressing problems related to Afghanistan, North Korea and other trouble spots.
In an apparent reference to renewed tensions between minority Muslim Uighurs and members of China's Han majority that have led to violent riots, Palin suggested Beijing's continuing ethnic problems showed it was hard pressed to handle regional problems, according to another attendee.
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So, Palin is controlling her freedom of speech? (well she was speaking to communist) Sold herself to pay her bills, thank God it was behind closed doors!
A broad abroad?
Sarah who?
And who cares where she is?
http://www.facebook.com/sarahpalin
Apparently 895,760 people care as of writing this post...
Sarah Palin--Made in China
Wow. Very humble apology by our editor. That takes some cajones, Mr. Boyce. Kudos.
Kudos to the caption writer and to Sourdough Jack.
Sarah who?
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Isn't she the governor of Guam?
Too little of an apology too late. The Newsminer editor forgot he is writing for a newspaper and not a blog. I was highly offended by his remarks and will remain a newspaper unsubscriber. Ms. Palin was due an apology along with all women. You group women who have career asprirations into a "broad" category. Shame on you.
What is the difference between a Broad , and a Dude , except Female , and Male ? Remember the old movies ? Remember the nineteen twenties ?
Noun 1. broad - slang term for a woman; "a broad is a woman who can throw a mean punch" .
A broad abroad.
A broad in Asia.
Abroad in Asia.
All this hoopla over a space, or lack of one, between an "a" and a "b?"
Typographical error, anyone?
I thought so when I saw it this morning, the editor's apology seems to say otherwise. Regardless, it made me laugh but an apology was fitting, enough said.
OP.....I don't think you forgot who Sarah is.I believe you just couldn't find anything suitable from imageshack to post.
From Instapundit: --- HONG KONG READER SEAN GIEFING WRITES: “I attended Sarah Palin’s speech at the CLSA conference in Hong Kong. She was very engaging – very down to earth, likeable and offered very intelligent and well informed opinions on US domestic and foreign policy and interesting views on China. If you were looking for a slick nuanced presentation you were likely disappointed. If you were looking for a real person with common sense views and practical ideas you left thinking, why couldn’t we have more people like that in leadership positions. Hopefully we will.”
MONEY MONEY MONEY---see it for what it is---
I think the DNM got it right the first run. Personally, I don't even consider her a broad.
Well, I probably should have gotten kicked off of this little forum last week so you won't hear me whining about a little off color remark.
It will be interesting to follow Mrs. Palin's progress to see if she makes the same mistakes she made during 08. Without the benefit of McCain's people and with a little more time in the hot seat her stock should rise.
Not ONE word of what she read was WRITTEN by Palin. ANYONE who has ever actually spent time with her KNOWS she is a box of rocks. Why do you think she REFUSED to speak unless the media weren't granted access? What was she HIDING? And HIDING it is. NO possible other explanation.
What happened in Hong Kong was just another trained DOG performing in a dog and pony act.
Remember----she is a fad----once the world gets feed-up with her she will fade. You can't become a political intellectual over night and you can't gain global insight by taking a few trips. Let her make her money while she can as it won't last long---like a one-hit-wonder.
Rush, Beck, Hannity, Palin who cares life is to short to worry about such negative people.
Sarah Palin will do just fine on any stage anywhere...and just get better as days and weeks go on...
Her message is clear, conscious and has great appeal to people every where.
The USA is the greatest country in the world for many reasons; one being that we will never vote Sarah Palin as president. The only reason she wants to run is because she likes the adulation. She doesn't like the work that comes along with it.
And Plebeian, I am one of those 800,000+ FB friends of Palin but, like many, I am no fan. I am just curious to see what idiocy she posts. It gives me a perverse laugh. Sarah Palin is a rare commodity in today's times - a political idiot who doesn't know that she's a political idiot.
It's like we're all in on the joke except for her. And that just busts me up.
Wow! INSTAPUNDIT likes Palin??
That's a shocker...
I just heard a lady from Texas paid over 60k to have dinner with Gov.Palin. OP was that you?
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Nothin' like pallin' around with communists!
Wow! Palin actually showed up this time.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Time will tell.
Look, you have to acknowledge that the two to three year outlook for the economy is bleak. And without the magnetic personality of Godbama drawing his minions to the poles in 2010 the dems prospects for keeping power is equally bleak. There is going to be momentum shifting to the right. Enter Mrs. Palin, like a pro surfer who jumps on a wave and makes it her own. Now who gets the credit, the wave or the pro? The pro of course. You libs do see it coming don't you?
God, I hope so, roadie... The entertainment value alone is worth the price of admission.
CHESTNUT CHESTNUT CHESTNUT CHESTNUT CHESTNUT
God?
Without her cartoons, The Whine has nothing, but snarky little comments.
It's kind of hard not to be snarky when you constantly cite ethically-challenged sources, junior. But I'll try harder.
Yes, roadie, I hope she manages to remain on the national stage.
I wonder if she used a teleprompter?
Hey, junior? Remember when you tried to convince us that she writes her own speeches and never uses a teleprompter? Good times...
Whoops! Sorry! That was me being snarky again!
On Sarah Palin's Facebook page, you do not need to be come a fan to read her statements.
So when leftist people claim they Became a Fan to see read it, they are lying in an attempt to disqualify her high number of fans with is almost 900,000. Second only to Obama on facebook, most of his being, of course, non US citizens.
I encourgage everyone to go to Palin's Facebook page and read the notes section and get your information from the source. You will find a highly diverse group chatting on her Wall, whites, blacks, hispanics, natives, asian, all religions and non religious, gay, straight, young , old....You're former Governor has wide appeal
Palin's idea are well thought out, and well sourced and only far leftists think she is stupid...she is the antedote to them so it's not hard to understand why they hate and fear her.
She now has an excerpt of the speach she gave in HongKong, one that she delivered withOUT a telepromter and from notes.
http://www.facebook.com/sarahpalin
Wonder if she got paid in U.S. dollars?
It will be interesting to read these blogs when the socialist is out of office, and Sarah brings us back from total destruction.
Oh, one more thing. AK1958 and Oh Please...Hong Kong is capitialistic , they have their own government, economic policy and legal system seperate from greater China
The dumbest and most uneducated people seem to take it upon themselves to rant against Palin. That always makes me laugh.
Wow, Mr. Grammar, I'm not sure if I'd play the 'dumbest and most uneducated people' card if I were you...
Sorry, it's a black-and-white Republican world we're living in now. Hong Kong reverted to Chinese control in 1999 and is now led by the socialist, commie, fascist Chinese.
AND PALIN WENT THERE TO PAL AROUND WITH THEM. And took their commie blood money.
Too bad you guys don't believe in shades of gray...
Time will tell but my guess is time is on Sarah Palins side. Now i realize Sarah lacks the calibur of support that Obama enjoy's David Axelrod,Acorn,SEIU,Tides ect,etc, but with wise intelligent choices such as Fred Malik for starters i believe Sarah Palin and America will prevail.
She's gone from governor of Alaska to giving secret speeches to reps of big money in Asia? She barred the press from her speech. When in Communist China, act like a Communist Chinese. :-) I especially don't trust politicians who keep secrets regarding their relationships and positions on international trade and/or other immense issues. What didn't she want the public to know about what she said to the big money in Asia?
The only reason I'm even interested in the former half-time governor is that big money could buy her the presidency in 2012, a thought that sends shudders of fear through my very being. Stranger things have happened. The Shrub and his Dick got in and helped instigate two trillion-dollar wars (making money hand over fist for Dick and his pals), and spearheaded the war on the Constitution with the Patriot Act and its followers. Dick Cheney had secret meetings with big money too, only his were with the dirty energy people.
Sarah Palin drew the largest level of interest in CLSA's history and delivered her remarks well, by all reports.
Contrast that with the speeches and appearances made by Obama and we should all be freightened. We had a President standing before the UN, once again selling out the America, and declaring himself some sort of God like world leader...The American votors made a terrible error's this past November and recovery from those error's will take great effort to correct in months and years ahead...
Come to think of it, Khrushchev gave a secret speech to the Communists as well.
I wonder if Sarah took off her mukluk and banged it on the table.
There is one thing to mention about idiot leftist bloggers,....
I see where Lindsay Loughan is going to emcee the F1 concert in Singapore. Boy...first Sarah, then lil', ol' druggie Lindsay. Somebody over there is sure scrapin' the bottom of the rice barrel for entertainment!
(Wonder if they had to provide a Palin-to-English interpreter for her speech?)
Yeah...their comments are more fun than the idiot right-winger bloggers.....*Laugh*
(Sorry...that should be "Lohan" and not "Loughan". Gads, now I'm beginning to spell like Sarah!)
Well...they sent us lead-base painted toys, so we sent 'em Sarah. Seems about equal in levels of toxicity.
During difficult years, these demands apply to everyone, regardless of class or age. For the first time, we want to build and leave behind us a Nation that is strong economically, intellectually, and spiritually, a nation in which a confident and proud people may live.
It is obvious that the younger generation must be included in this community. The younger generation will accept the cause with open hearts. At our last congress meeting, for example, we gave our youth groups tasks of serving the community, in addition to their paid jobs.
A few months later, we made another appeal to the honor of our young girls and boys, calling them to join the youth working for social welfare and health care.
NOTE: This is From the Nazi German Propaganda Archive.
QUESTION: Does this sound Just Like Obama and his ACORN organization ?
What happens in Hong Kong stays in Hong Kong?
I am not a friend or fan, but the former governor CAN/MIGHT recover from her gaffs. Look, if Nixon could be politically rehabilitated, why not the stumbling former governor of Alaska? From what I have seen, any college graduate who studies the current geopolitical economic climate could have made that speech, with its glittering generalities, moderate criticism, and some light weight insights which are the grist of every TV news mill from FOX to CNBC. She sprinkled it with real-world insights which are uniquely Sarah. Good for her! I think she has better coaches and better focus that she had a year ago. I say give her some time. She is no longer our governor, which is good, and she deserves a shot at the title (whatever that is).
I would not vote for her, but I think loving or hating a politician is a bit strong. Certainly hearing politicians and weighing what they have to say, minus the toxic jabs, enriches us all.
Snarky is a snarky does. We are fortunate she has moved on. That's enough.
If the DNM apologizes, legitimately so, for its awful headline ("A Broad..."), it seems a reference to which stage our part time governor might best perform on, is equally inappropriate. Such a reference is shameful. Suggest removal.
Glock, as usual, your comments are completely incomprehensible.
Look, I think that it's clear that Palin delivers a decent speech, especially to her base, and especially if it was not written by her, as is the case with this speech:
"While the address was a private speech for a business audience, Ms. Palin drafted Randy Scheunemann, the top foreign-policy adviser to her 2008 running mate, John McCain, to craft the speech. Other contributors to the speech included Kim Daniels, an attorney for a religious-freedom group; Steve Biegun, a former Bush administration aide; and Dan Blumenthal of the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank."
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB12536805...
That SarahPAC deal was the smartest thing Ms. Palin ever did... But even with speechwriters:
"In Hong Kong, CLSA, the Hong Kong-based investment bank, has had a habit of making its annual conferences controversial, inviting speakers who have gone on to the national and international stage. Some of the audience were there as though it were a freak show, expecting the gaffe-prone former Alaska governor to display her ignorance of the world beyond her own isolated state. Others were expecting some verbal fireworks, some very straight speaking to explain why the event was not only closed to the media but delegates were warned not to record her speech. Her handlers carefully didn’t expose her to the press in an open press conference although she did take a few questions from investors.
What they got was 90 minutes of boredom which had half the audience fiddling endlessly with their Blackberries. Ninety percent of her speech could have been – and probably was – written for a domestic US audience receptive to her "mom and pop" populism. Indeed the only newsworthy aspect of the speech was why her remarks had to be kept private despite their predictability.
..."She clearly felt that her audience of fund managers and investment bankers needed to learn from her numerous achievements as (until she resigned) governor of Alaska. And an international audience needed reminding of the dangers of Islamic terrorism. Lee Kuan Yew was quoted on the importance of winning in Afghanistan and the need to send as many troops there as the military asked for."
http://www.asiasentinel.com/index.php?op...
But Palin will see her foray into international speech-making as a major victory, and no doubt, she will continue to take her show on the road, much to the delight of her many fans and her accountant.
Owlsey...i cracked your code, you sly poster: One written anyone knows refused hiding. Hiding. No dog.
"Remember when you tried to convince us that she writes her own speeches and never uses a teleprompter? Good times..."
Actually, Whiner, that was clipped from a column by Camille Paglia of Salon.com, seemingly, the only female liberal alive who can think with both halves of her brain. Then I posted a link to the video of her resignation announcement, which she did write herself and delivered without a teleprompter. Thanks for the good times.
Wow, too bad that you didn't cite that quote the first time, junior. You posted it as if they were your own thoughts.
But what's a little plagiarism here and there, right?
"But what's a little plagiarism here and there, right?"
Right. Brought to you by the Plagiarism Queen. Do you ever credit the cartoon artists whose copyrights you modify?
An apology to Sarah Palin
The Daily News-Miner has had its agreements and disagreements with now-former Gov. Sarah Palin at various points during her time serving the state of Alaska. We have tried to maintain respect for the office of governor and to be generally civil when discussing Mrs. Palin, her policies and the actions she took while serving as governor. The same has been true for the time since she left office.
Today I must apologize to Mrs. Palin personally and on behalf of the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner for the choice of words used on the bottom of Wednesday’s front page regarding her speaking engagement in Hong Kong this week to a group of global investors.
We used offensive language — “A broad in Asia” — above a small photograph of the former governor to direct readers inside the newspaper to a full story of her Hong Kong appearance.
There can be no argument that our use of the word “broad” is anything but offensive. To use this word to describe someone of the stature of the former governor — who is also the former vice presidential nominee of the Republican Party — only adds to the anger that many people appropriately feel.
It wasn’t all that long ago that I wrote a column highly critical of Mrs. Palin for not agreeing to meet again with the editorial board of the Daily News-Miner. I used forceful language to explain my belief about why she would not meet with the editorial board. I did so, however, with civil language. It was a tough column; many people didn’t like it, though many others did. I bring up that column as a way of noting that there is a right way to disagree, a proper way to treat people.
There’s widespread belief that too much meanness exists in political discourse today. The media, already held in low regard, need to be extremely wary of that meanness slopping over into their own work. I am responsible for the content of this newspaper and need to ensure that our employees adhere to acceptable standards of decency.
I will say it clearly again now: We made a terrible mistake.
Mrs. Palin, please accept this apology from the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner.
And please accept it from me.
I also apologize to our readers, many of whom have been devoted to this newspaper for years and who deserve better.
Rod Boyce is managing editor of the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Right. Brought to you by the Plagiarism Queen. Do you ever credit the cartoon artists whose copyrights you modify?
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So.... You're going to conflate your plagiarism with my posting of publicly-posted, non-copyrighted cartoons? Really??
I'll tell you what, old friend, when you find an image that I claim to have created that I DIDN'T create... get back to me.
That's some nice moral relativism, junior!
And, again, I don't know where you earned your press law GED but you might want to ask for your money back.
I'm just waiting for oh_please and Prospector to hook-up already. You two sound like my parents.
Here's more important things the Palin detractors could be worrying about, especially since it's mostly "their own" pulling this boondoggles in the midst of our country's economic issues.....
$258M in Haiti projects announced at Clinton event
The Clinton Global Intiative is announcing $258 million worth of aid projects for this impoverished country.
http://www.adn.com/24hour/world/story/94...
A $4 billion bailout for the Postal Service?
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/090...
U.S. ignores doubts, pledges billions more for Pakistan
The U.S. Senate approved legislation Thursday to triple civilian financial aid to Pakistan to $7.5 billion over five years, underscoring the country's vital role in the war in Afghanistan and the broader fight against international terrorism.
http://www.adn.com/24hour/world/story/94...
I thought a broad meant that Sarah was overseas, traveling abroad,,,I didn't even think about her being ahussy broad...seems most of her supporters and the DNM are illiterate.
oh yeah,,,thanks for the new perspective
Wonder if they asked for a refund today?
And here I thought that once Obama came into power, all wars and anti-terrorism measures wouldn't be needed......
Anyway, here's more of our money going to "them" while he continues his American Apology tour:
Kirk To Obama: Withdraw Grants To Libyan Charities. $400,000 Is To Be Split Between Charities Run By Gadhafi Family Members
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/kirk.gadhaf...
Of course, all HIS minions are too busy indoctrinating our children to even know or care about the "scary" things he's doing:
http://michellemalkin.com/2009/09/24/mmm...
JETorres - YOU LIE
squarebanks said: I'm just waiting for oh_please and Prospector to hook-up already. You two sound like my parents.
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I lol'd. :)
Off topic.
I don't recall any scenes like these in August at the Town Hall Meetings.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/wo...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090924/ap_o...
Nobody beats the left for a knockdown drag out protest.
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