Too extreme for America

Along with the "ridiculously unqualified" argument against Sarah Palin, the press has been slow to pick up on how extreme many of her social positions are. She's clearly outside of mainstream conservative Republicanism:

• She supports teaching creationism in schools: In a 2006 gubernatorial debate, the soon-to-be governor of Alaska said of evolution and creation education, "Teach both. You know, don’t be afraid of education. Healthy debate is so important, and it’s so valuable in our schools. I am a proponent of teaching both."
  

• She raised money for Pat Buchanan's presidential run in 1996.

• She supports a total ban on abortion, even in cases of rape or incest.

• She appears to oppose condoms and birth control, even for married couples.

James Fallows makes a great point comparing Palin to Clarence Thomas:

Thomas was a shrewd choice not simply because his race made it more complicated for Democrats to oppose him but also because, once confirmed, all evidence suggested to conservatives that he'd be the kind of Justice they were looking for.

Palin's extreme conservative viewpoints should put her right at home with those who think Thomas is their kind of Supreme Court Justice.