Palin and Sex?

SO I was just sent this article by my good friend, Sergio. Thoughts? There is something troubling, no matter how ill-informed this woman is, about comparing a woman's success to her looks and ability to seduce men. I mean, come on, isn't that slightly degrading to any woman's efforts? I am a little unsettled....

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/10/mavericks_tragic_flaw.html