I think the best comparator for Palin is Andrew Jackson. Jackson was despised by the east coast intelligentsia of his time for his uneducated ways. However, he was a warrior and he hated corruption. The citizens responded to him as they only can to a heroic figure. Palin has not actually been in the military; but she is not afraid of guns, and she takes on corruption in the establishment without fear. I hope she has a great future with us. She more than anyone else on the scene embodies my hope that corruption in our government can one day be reduced.