The day Sarah Palin kneecapped feminism

Before 39-million viewers, Palin was the first public figure to openly and successfully ridicule the hitherto untouchable Barack Obama. She also was the first American woman to campaign for high office by paying homage, but no ideological dues, to the Sisterhood. This Alaskan small-town huntin', fishin' God-fearin,' abortion-hatin' mom of five showed that a woman can break through any glass ceiling she wants without the imprimatur of the feminist politburo. Richard Johnson/National Post Feminists watching Palin's stunning performance knew a stake was being driven through their movement's heart. They went ballistic.