When she was first announced, I was quite excited. Then the concerted attacks began, on Bristol, Trig, and other really horrifying things. And some of them came from so-called feminists, who attacked Sarah Palin because she was not pro-abortion.
I staunchly defended her. However, familiarity with her positions and persona has NOT created greater respect (from me, at least). I've realized that while she may be bright in some areas, overall, she is not the kind of person that I could vote for. This has nothing to do with her being a woman, or being so intelligent that she scares me (Condi Rice was a good example of that). Sarah Palin, by and large, is not a very intelligent woman.
And, I'm sorry. I can't vote for someone who isn't as smart as I am for higher office.
As far as her comments as covered by the Wall Street Journal, she's had a year to be schooled by technical advisors. Just because her position is in agreement with the author of an editorial piece does not mean she's a freaking rocket scientist.
She also regularly does stupid stuff like applauding this on her twitter:
Sarah Palin Favorites "Jesus Against Obama" Church Sign | Religion Dispatches
What a freaking maroon. And her religious views are WHACK.