Hard to read what this is supposed to satirize. Is it mocking fun directly of Sarah as a backwoods rube (which would betray a rather elitist yet quite naive contempt) or does it satirize the condescending and blindered views of those who would view Sarah in such a way? The latter would work better

ed, New York, ny

As an American (& registered Republican) living in the UK, I read this- almost snorted my Miller Lite & pastrami reuben over the paper. (yes we get them in the UK) First time in my life I have ever struggled with my decision. I like her; but not sure I want her views to be the laws of my homeland.

LDB, UK,

very good Hugo I was completely taken in and I thought I could recognise satire, but neither I nor your readers across the pond realised that was what it was- well done that man

peter c, Devizes, Wessex

Donna, it's satire and very funny it is too-I'm ashamed I missed the clues

peter c, Devizes, Wessex

Oh, believe me, every time I've come across an article like this over the past week, I reach for my credit cards, so I can make another contribution to McCain/Palin. When did the English become so offended by hunting? You've got your children spying on you like KGB to make sure you recycle rubbish.

Donna, Milwaukee,

My week as liberal newsreporter:
Monday: Panic over Palin.
Tuesday: More panic over Palin.
Wednesday: Ohmygod! What a speech by Palin, we Dems are dead. Where is the One? Palin had more people watching her speech than the One!
Rest of campaign: Utter, freaking panic over Palin.

Hilliary smiles.

Shannon Jones, MiddleAmerica, USA

Jens Olesen, you sound Norwegian; however, a tad snobby. My father was first generation here in the USA: parents from Wales and England. Unfortunately, the UK still cannot shake "class condescension". Too bad!!

This article is hilarious! We love the authenticism of SARA PALIN. Go girl!

Beatrice, York, USA

More from Whittle: "Palin has erupted from this collective American Dream — the idea that, given nothing but classic American values like hard work, integrity, and tough-minded optimism you can actually do what happens in the movies: become a Leader in the Free World." THAT is why we love her.

Heidi, Houston, TX, USA

Jens: "As if having 10 children or so (I leave the counting to her) prepares you to become a good politician."

That's the point - We don't want to elect politicians (although we often don't have a choice). We want to elect leaders.

Skip and Dana, Benicia, CA, USA

Hello-Jens Olesen

Do I sense some snobbery and anti-mother feelings?
No surprise coming from one who apparently supports the annointed one.

J, Ohio, USA

A well-done, informative article. I can see why you've risen to the top of your profession. If you don't mind me asking, how much does someone in your country make if they've been knighted by the Queen as a Royal Pain in the Ass?

Steven, Bowling Green, USA

What you don't realize is that every time one of you posts this elitist tripe, you win her more fans. You also help to consolidate her strong conservative base. I am most certain this is not your intent. Keep up the good work, unintended though it is.

Dane, Enterprise, USA

The debates are going to be very telling. Obama can't put 3 words together to form a sentence without a teleprompter. And Biden is called slow Joe for a reason. The sycophant media has done Barry no favors. You've not asked him one difficult question yet. McCain and Palin will eat them alive.

John, Chandler, USA

Jens, I'd have to check, but I'm pretty sure when we won our independence, there was a specific understanding that we would NOT have to take London as part of the deal. I love Britain, but where has your backbone gone?

Chris, Houston, USA

I had planned to sit this election out. Like McCain, a Viet-Nam vet, but...
Then came Sarah.
Mom, athlete, hunter, started out local, worked her way up, no wealthy family, no president husband, no Yale law school, just integrity guts and character.
Stay classy libs.
Show your TRUE colors.

Michael, Williamsburg, VA, U. S. A.

I'm a Palin fan and that was pretty funny :D

Deidre, Winston-Salem, N.C., USA

Her attacks on Obama are just silly. As if having 10 children or so (I leave the counting to her) prepares you to become a good politician. Surely, it does not. Go back to Alaska, super mom, and take all your right-wing friends with you, please. America, do not vote for this bunch of people. Thanks!

Jens Olesen, London, UK

Let's see who has the last laugh!

Paul Freeman, London , England

I had no idea that the meltdown extended across the pond.

Doug Beaton, Sanford, USA

Keep it up and the crazy right wingers will have more votes because this is a sign of out of touch elitism that will just shoot us in the proverbial foot.

Jack, brownstown, USA