Sarah Palin Wardrobe Break-Even Analysis

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Let’s face it: sometimes, people vote not based on character, policy position, or anything else that might be important or substantial.  Sometimes, people vote for a candidate because of the candidates’ fashion sense.

So, if we were to quantify the price of a vote (in terms of revenue), the total cost of Sarah Palin’s wardrobe, and the variable costs for a voter, we can calculate how many votes Sarah Palin will need to off-set the costs of her Wardrobe.  Below is a picture of what that Sarah Palin Wardrobe Break-Even Analysis might look like:

1. Note: this post is a parody — a joke.  I’m sure Sarah Palin is a fine human being and I have nothing against her and I wish her the best.
2. Note: I’m not bashing conservatives (because I am one).  I’m just having fun so, before you cast judgment on me, try laughing at the silliness of this post.  Let’s face it — this post is silly.
3. Note: I’m leaning toward Obama but, honestly, I’m not too excited for him either.  In fact, right now, I’m more undecided than anything.  I’ve even thought about writing-in some random name — like, Warren Buffet or something.
4. Note: Also, if you came to this post to learn more about Break-Even Analysis, please move on.  This post doesn’t discuss anything related to finance.  But, if you enjoyed this post, you might also enjoy the Sarah Palin Pareto Analysis.

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