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Old 01-06-2009, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DaemonSeid View Post
Ummm...no...Palin did actually say it and Tina Fey made a parody of it...which the public blew out of proportion.



GIBSON: What insight into Russian actions, particularly in the last couple of weeks, does the proximity of the state give you?

PALIN: They're our next door neighbors and you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska, from an island in Alaska.



http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2...5782924&page=2
This is a LOT different than "I can see Russia."

Don't get me wrong - Palin was ripe for parody, but the SNL skit was a face-smashing for Palin and really helped shape public perception.
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