Carl Palandino Savvy Politician or Completely Off His Rocker
Posted: Saturday, September 18, 2010
by Grace O'Malley
Catching up on this week's news I stumbled across an article about Carl Palandino, Republican candidate for Governor of New York. This overtly brash and outspoken Tea Party candidate won the party nomination during the primary on August 14. He will go up against Andrew Cuomo, son of former Governor Mario Cuomo in the November general election.
Doing more research some interesting things came to light. One of them concerned a unique campaign message. Being a marketer I applauded the originality.
"Paladino certainly knows how to get attention. One of his campaign mailings which told voters on the outside of the envelope that something smells in Albany had a scent inside that made it stink like a landfill."
According to interviews given by Mr. Palandino, he is against same sex marriage and abortion. He wants people on welfare to live in a former prison until they get trained to hold a job and out of the system. He once sent an email to his friends forwarding a bestiality joke and forwarding another where the President and First Lady are dressed as pimp and prostitute. All of this he acknowledges and is unapologetic for.
Former New York politicians call him dangerous.
Making sure I was getting all the facts and not a biased view, I perused news agencies of all types and even his website.
I came away after all that more befuddled than before. In one respect I find his message worth applauding. On the other I am appalled by his overt brashness and manner of speaking. All I know is I am glad I am not a voter in New York this year.
What say you about this man?
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)Just viewing his website you'd think the guy was in your face and maybe a little obnoxious but he made good points. Reading the other stuff though you have to wonder if he hasn't lost his mind.He is definitely unique Abe.Grace
Another great leader in the making, or not.lol, Yeah he is something!Grace
It doesn't sound as if this man has any integrity at all, Grace. Scary. When a person takes pleasure in insulting others and obviously has no respect, I don't trust anything that comes out of their mouths.The man lacks diplomacy Jennifer that's for sure!Grace
Don't know him & not interested either but want to rate you FIVE for writing which is not of my interest. Do rate me Five if you are bored by my article in return....lol...(just kidding...don't mind plzz.., I know you won't).CPHehe, you silly man! Thank you for the rating. I'll try and catch up on your articles today. I'm sure there is a 5 in there for me to enjoy.GraceYes! I saw your status update which says you got your internet back. Thats what I was thinking how can Grace delay to reply!
"Carl is as Mad As Hell", it says so on his lawn signs out here in his home town.
Fine, get some help Carl, a shrink might help. We have suffered through mental midgets in the Statehouse for years, we don't need someone who is totally mad.
See a doc, get out of politics!
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