Palin and Scully

September 4, 2008

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Maybe the the photo I linked to yesterday has irreversibly soured me on Sarah Palin, but I must admit she gave a hell of a speech last night. I’ve never seen someone so adept at flashing a perky million dollar smile while twisting the knife.

Anyway, it turns out the author of this speech was none other than Matthew Scully, former Bush speechwriter and author of Dominion, which is one of the most influential animal rights books in print.

Time just published an article on the Palin/Scully connection, which is shaping up to be a long-term partnership. While the duo have obviously gotten off to a strong start, Palin’s love of hunting will surely rankle Scully. Time says:

The Palin-Scully pairing is anything but a guaranteed fit, though. Palin is known as an avid hunter; Scully is best known for his vigorous defense of animal rights. A vegetarian who is regularly critical of the NRA and much of the hunting community, he is a passionate advocate for doing away with the more brutal versions of blood-sport, including aerial hunting, which Palin supports.

I’ve met Matthew Scully. He’s a wonderful guy and a great asset to the animal protection movement. I’ve got to think his work with Palin leaves him deeply conflicted. (Thanks, Kevin). Link.

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