Outspoken conservative Sarah Palin is once again comparing the U.S. national debt to slavery, saying it’s not a racist thing to say.
Palin appeared on CNN‘s The Lead with Jake Tapper on Tuesday, discussing a wide range of topics, including Pope Francis’ apparent liberal bent and Gov. Chris Christie’s (R-N.J.) “extreme” weight. But when Tapper asked about her comparison between the debt and slavery, Palin clarified her point and reiterated the remarks she made just days ago.
“That’s not a racist thing to do, by the way, which I know somebody is going to claim it is,” she told Tapper.
The host pressed that her use of the term might obscure her point, but Palin defended herself.
“There is another definition of slavery, and that is being beholden to some kind of master that is not of your choosing,” she clarified. “And yes, the national debt will be like slavery when the note comes due.”
She said those who are offended by her use of the term are choosing to misinterpret her intended meaning. Palin said the national debt will shackle and enslave Americans, if it’s not addressed.
The former Alaska Governor also called for the Republican Party to stop being “squishy” about the issues. She praised Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.), saying they were simply making good on their campaign promises when they fought tooth and nail against the implementation of Obamacare.
“I disagree with those who say it was a mistake to stand up and fight for America,” she added.
The firebrand female said the partial government shutdown was not a hindrance to U.S. economy, but was merely slimming down of government spending.
Palin can also apparently reach across the aisle at times, pointing out that she agreed with former President Bill Clinton on one topic: President Barack Obama’s readiness for the White House.
“I’ll never forget Bill Clinton saying about Barack Obama and his story, his agenda, that it was the biggest fairy tale he’d ever seen,” Palin told Tapper in the prerecorded interview.
Palin added that Clinton was “right,” because Obama was not ready for the presidency.
“The manifestation of that today is the problem that we see left and right in our economy,” she concluded.
When Tapper about why she’s not still in office, Palin said she wanted to help propel other hardworking Americans into elected positions. She said she wanted Americans to know they don’t need titles to be able to make a difference.
Watch half of the interview below:
