Palin Is Dissed By Her Hero

It's no secret that Sarah Palin would like to assume the mantle of being the "modern Ronald Reagan" -- an image that would boost her in the eyes of Republicans (and possibly put her on the road to the presidential nomination). I imagine the very thought of that would make Reagan turn over in his grave (especially after Palin quitting midway through her first term as governor). Reagan may have been many things, but he was never a quitter.

One way Palin was expecting to accomplish her goal was to meet with (and receive the blessing of) Britain's Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher. Thatcher (pictured) was a friend of and close ally with Ronald Reagan, and Palin is hoping that rubbing shoulders with Thatcher will give her some gravitas.

Palin told Christina Lamb in the Sunday Times, "I am going to Sudan in July and hope to stop in England on the way. I am just hoping Mrs. Thatcher is well enough to see me as I so admire her."

But it looks like that meeting is not going to happen -- even if Thatcher is in the best of health. It seems that Thatcher and her allies don't believe Palin is worthy of a meeting. One of her aides said, "Lady Thatcher will not be seeing Sarah Palin. That would be belittling for Margaret. Sarah Palin is nuts."

Ouch! That has to hurt. Now if only the American Republicans were as perceptive as the English Conservative icon.