If the goal of Sarah Palin's speechwriters was to get lots of attention, it worked. Her use of the phrase "blood libel" this morning has sparked quite a bit of discussion.In context, the half-term governor, speaking by way of a pre-recorded video because she can't handle interviews, argued that "journalists and pundits" had manufactured "a blood libel," which in turn may "incite ... hatred and violence."
Palin was a little vague as to what, exactly, constituted "blood libel," but the implication was that she was referring to those who dared to criticize her.Given the loaded qualities of the phrase, much of the discussion has been about whether she was right to use it. Jonah Goldberg, of all people, agreed this morning that it should have been avoided. Adam Serwer today helped explain why.
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