>And you wouldn't believe how refreshing does word "institutionalized" sound in context of politicians.
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>Trouble is, somebody has to do it. That's the curse of modern politics: those we could trust the most are the least interested, and vice versa. ;-) Add vast costs to stand at all and you've got an "institutionalized" process from woe to go. Which is why Palin is going to generate such interest. Sheesh, she turns up at an airport with her daughter and flies coach because she decided the governor's jet was a waste and sold it on e-bay! Ordinary folk will identify with that. Unless they can find a scandal to knock her down, IMHO she's going to appeal to a lot of people.

The word "institutionalized" had other connotations in my mind. More of a shorthand for "committed to an institution" that I heard mentioned in the lore here.

But you're right, she seems to be the true believer in the cause, and can even afford to practice it. Which is scary to me. I've met a few true believers, and I dread the moment when they disconnect from the conversation and switch into their inner dialog. Having another one at the helm doesn't look attractive to me.