Anti Sarah Palin Protest - Largest in Alaska's History!

Ever since Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain announced Sarah Palin as his running mate, folks have been scrambling for information - on the Alaskan Governor.
What is most impressive about her is that she is raising 5 kids while single handedly juggling the duties of Wife and Governor - with an 80% approval rating from her constituency. I have to add that she can wear those glasses and definately has a "brick house" body - considering she gave birth under 6 months ago.
Hearing about Ms. Palin - in the beginning I was truly proud of her accomplishments as a woman despite the fact that I disagree with some of her political stances. Like most Americans, I listened very carefully during her "coronation ceremony" at the 2008 Republican Convention. I wanted to hear and of course learn about this - "Superwoman." Hey, after all if John McCain wins the White House in November - Sarah Palin will be "a heartbeat" away from the nuclear button, to say the least.
As I formed my own opinions, I sought out the insight of other sister friends to get a feel for what they were thinking about our newest political "Rockstar." I watched the Republicans as they played the whole gender -card, jumping on the Democrats and that now infamous Obama comment regarding a pig and some lipstick. All of a sudden, it felt like we were all watching an episode of "All My Children" or perhaps "As the World Turns."
Then my email box began to fill up with anti- Palin propaganda - at least that's what I thought because after all this is political "Silly Season" and folks will do anything to destroy their opponent. As I sat watching episode after episode on TV, online and through the networks - I could not figure out exactly what catapulted Ms. Palin to such stardom - except of course, the oil that's in Alaska and her reputation for being a "Maverick" in her own party. With bravado and in a way that only Annie Oakley could, she aimed, pointed and fired "The only difference between a pit-bull and a Hockey Mom is lipstick!" I was like D-N this woman is no joke - folks betta recognize.

Then, The National Enquirer got on the case and began unraveling what could only be described as "sex, lies and videotape" - and then came what was reportedly the largest protest in Alaska's History - Folks, it was an Anti-Palin rally organized by women in front of the Loussac Library in midtown Alaska (that's a whole story there too - y'all know the almost fired Librarian story by now right?).

Anywho, according to the information I received, the event was organized by and was titled "The Alaska Women Reject Palin rally. According to descriptions, the Home made signs were encouraged, and the idea was to make a statement that Sarah Palin does not speak for all Alaska women, or men. The rally was organized by a small group of women, talking over coffee. The women apparently hatched the plan, printed up flyers, posted them around town, and sent notices to local media outlets. One of those media outlets was KBYR radio, home of Eddie Burke, who not only announced the rally, but called the people who planned to attend the rally 'a bunch of socialist baby-killing maggots,' and read the home phone numbers of the organizers aloud over the air, urging listeners to call and tell them what they thought. The women, of course, received some nasty, harassing and threatening messages.

One attendee was quoted, "Never, have I seen anything like it in my 17 and a half years living in Anchorage." The organizers had someone walk the rally with a counter, and they clicked off well over 1400 people (not including the 90 counter-demonstrators). " This was the biggest political rally ever, in the history of the state. The second most amazing thing is how many people honked and gave the thumbs up as they drove by. And even those that didn't honk looked wide-eyed and awe-struck at the huge crowd that was growing by the minute. This just doesn't happen here."

When Eddie Burke showed up and tried to talk to the media, and was instantly surrounded by a group of 20 people who started shouting O-BA-MA so loud he couldn't be heard. Then passing cars started honking in a rhythmic pattern of 3, like the Obama chant, while the crowd cheered, hooted and waved their signs high.

The email I received included photos from that rally - and I have included these for your perusal - one sign that was of interest ready "Voted for her once - not doing it again."

Now, the question is - with her approval rating supposedly at 80%, are these protesters the 20% that don't give their approval to her ?

Let me know your thoughts!