Steak au Poivre? No problem. A little kosher salt, a melange of whole peppercorns, maybe some Remy Martin cognac, and room in which to work. Add some delicate sensibilities and a willingness to risk expensive cuts of beef in the pursuit of excellence, and any chef worth her or his salt can put out a beautifully plated steak au poivre or a bistecca Fiorentina.
When it comes to tasting and digesting, all of that care over ingredients and all of that professional training is part of the mix. We all know that.
So what's John McCain trying to sell us with his pick for vice president? Whatever good qualities she may possess, Governor Palin is most assuredly NOT ready for head chef duties. With her all we're seeing right now is sizzle--clever attack lines written for her by Republican hack wordsmiths. No steak yet, not the kind, at least, that the American economy and the American people need. She's pro-oil, pro-gun, pro-life and not yet truly a pro in the governor's chair.
There's a reason why Democrats rarely have "beauty queen" on their resume--Gloria Steinem being the notable exception. Being a beauty queen is all about sizzle. (And when you see a bumper sticker reading "Mac and Milf," it doesn't take much to see where part of her appeal is coming from.)
Joe Biden has done his time as sous chef. He's washed the dishes. He's experimented with cuisines traditional and modern. He's ready to walk into the kitchen of leadership. Sarah Palin is not.
It's time to get Barack Obama and Joe Biden elected. Now that's a dish we can dig into!
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