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AK Voter wrote on Oct 28, 2008 8:34 AM:

" This is Sarah's mess, nothing to do with old McCain, McCain's name doesn't even belong in this article.

Our governor asked for this and WE THE PEOPLE need to proceed.

Corruption can wear a skirt and lipstick! "




aK wrote on Sep 29, 2008 3:20 PM:

" it's a different Michael Rovito "




from_cali wrote on Sep 27, 2008 10:56 PM:

" Michael rovito, Are you the same Michael Rovito you asked Sarah Palin some questions about Pakitan/War on terror today (Septembet 27th) in cheesesteaks restaurant in Philadelphia?

If so, do you live in Wasilla, Alaska? What were you doing in Philedelphia following Palin? "




To lion wrote on Sep 24, 2008 7:22 PM:

" While it's a compelling question, I think it's highly unlikely. Not all of Alaskas legislature is corrupt.

Also, it was overwhelemingly a Republican controlled investigation from the start, and as reported here, it would be hard to control the outcome without conclusive proof of something.

Which might makes one wonder if that's why he said it to begin with or it could be said that he deliberately derailed the investigation ( he was paid off by Republicans) by saying it..

See..There's just too much speculation without enough information... "




lion wrote on Sep 24, 2008 10:36 AM:

" Has anyone asked the question of the D's working this investigation what they were promised from Obama's campaign if they succeed with an "October Surprise"? "




concerned ethics man wrote on Sep 24, 2008 8:52 AM:

" Wes, come on here! Appointed by Palin and all for her protection, yes it sounds like you! By the way what have you done this year, certainly not answer to your constituents mail. "




swf49for Obama wrote on Sep 23, 2008 8:03 PM:

" corrupt media? corrupt politicians and their corrupt policies!
full disclosure and transparency is what is needed in AMERICA!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08! "




Kudos Wes Keller wrote on Sep 22, 2008 12:10 PM:

" Wes Keller deserves praise for courage in standing up and calling this so called "investigation" what it is: nothing more than a witch hunt led by the likes of Lyda "corrupt bastards club" Green and her cronies at KTUU who can't seem to get enough of her interviews. Just like they pandered to the oil companies. Corrupt media. "




Smilinjack wrote on Sep 21, 2008 12:06 PM:

" Keller needs to divulge if he contributed to the Palin-McCain (As Palin calls it) ticket because one of his main concerns is that Frency contributed to Obama. I guess he is like most of her supporters, if you contribute to anyone else, youre wrong. If she isnt guilty why not let the investigation run its course and the chips fall where they may. His being appointed by Palin to take her place says a lot. "




js wrote on Sep 20, 2008 9:14 AM:

" Wes Keller, you should be ashamed! this is not a partison issue. Alaskans deserve to know the truth. Get a clue. "




Duct Taped wrote on Sep 20, 2008 7:34 AM:

" No wonder Wasilla is the Duct Tape capital of the world, it's being used over our mouths to keep quite. Wes Keller is just a Palin plant in government to carry out her wishes, what happened to her "Looking Forward to the investagation" We can't even speak our minds in Wasilla without being put on her hit list. The freedom of speach is alive and well somewhere but not here. "




Froward69 wrote on Sep 20, 2008 5:45 AM:

" So what ever happened to the court record (as reported in Newsweek) where Palin and family was warned by the presiding judge to stop harassing and besmirching trooper Wooten? (Before she even became Gov.) "




bobby b from Minnesota wrote on Sep 20, 2008 12:25 AM:

" People of Alaska, consider a few things:

You're getting comments here in your local paper from the most fanatical of all of the fanatics of our entire country. Don't mistake their intent - they're not trying to help you. They're fighting for their own obsessions, and your welfare means nothing.

And your politicians and their hangers-on - the ones that have been pushing this investigation - had all better hope that McCain loses. They're having fun getting back at her, but they're sticking your state's future welfare with the bill. Y'all better watch your backs. "




Mitch wrote on Sep 19, 2008 6:49 PM:

" So now there is a travel authorization form submitted by Monegan and signed by Palin's chief of staff. ABC News has the document. This backs up what Monegan said, he had approval to make the trip. The campaign will say something ridiculous to explain this, but it won't fly. They made a huge deal about what a rogue employee Monegan was by planning this trip and it was in fact authorized. Another lie and I would say a biggie since they tried to make Monegan look bad. "




Kathy Gibson wrote on Sep 19, 2008 5:51 PM:

" Q: What is more frightening than a vengeful ex-husband?
A: A vengeful ex-husband that is a state trooper. "




Joan wrote on Sep 19, 2008 5:28 PM:

" The most stupid and revealing lie she told in the last week is that she watched the t.v. skit parodying her but only "with the sound turned all the way down", "did not hear a word." Suuuure. She is such a narcissist. She is unable to tolerate not being the center of attention and only positive attention at that. Negatives have to be ignored in her world and the compulsion to lie is her way of controlling things. "




WAKE UP AMERICA wrote on Sep 19, 2008 11:57 AM:

" She tends to . . . create a situation where legislators are cornered -- going against her would be political suicide," said John Bitney, who grew up with Palin, was her campaign policy director and became her first legislative liaison.

With her independent streak and her method of governing by leveraging her popular appeal, some who know Palin wonder privately how she would adapt as second-in-command in a McCain administration. "




Obammad Up wrote on Sep 19, 2008 9:14 AM:

" Please. If Big Bird was from Wasilla and got elected, somehow, to be the next governor, Wasilla-ites would be proud and all a-buzz because the Bird was from Wasilla. Bad analogy, I agree, but the bottom line is locals love that she is home grown and are COMPLETELY leaving out the meat-an-potatoes that Palin is made of. She's a poor excuse for Alaska and now (oh jezuz) the White House. Wake up, people!! "




SOMEBODY SPEAK UP wrote on Sep 18, 2008 6:57 PM:

" Please save us Wasilla. People there know the truth about things she is desperately trying to keep out of the public eye. You know what I am talking about! Come forward with the storyand save us from this fraud. Please!!!!!! "




alice wrote on Sep 18, 2008 6:52 PM:

" I honestly am sorry to say this, but Wasilla, how on earth can you continue to say that Sarah Palin is wonderful? I am starting to wonder what folks there value because I am simply shocked at her willingness to lie at the drop of a hat about everything and to harm whomever stands in her way, without as she would say, blinking. She has no shame. She is making a mess of this election and will ruin this country. "




Truth hurts wrote on Sep 18, 2008 5:18 PM:

" Vic Kohring has more honor than the slimeball Wes Keller. Sell out the truth for politics. What a hack. "




The Religious Right Party wrote on Sep 18, 2008 10:49 AM:

" Wes Keller is a Palin appointee and a member of Palin's church. She relied on him to attack the Alaska Supreme Court's recent abortion decision as well. It's no surprise he's teamed up again with two other defenders of patriarchy, Sen. Dyson and Rep. Lynn.

It seems Wasilla's politicians are recruited from Wasilla right wing churches. Her appointees, Pastor Stan Tucker and Diane Keller (now mayor), and Greg Koskela got themselves into hot water with the ACLU over prayers at the planning commission in April of 2006. Too bad for them--the 1st Amendment won that fight. "




Shadowgov wrote on Sep 18, 2008 9:27 AM:

" This is the tip of the iceberg, wait for all the firings to come out. that will tell a tail of Sarah Palin. What about all the money spent on the failing creamery? The hockey rink? Raised taxes. Have you forgotten already? "




jomama wrote on Sep 17, 2008 11:02 PM:

" this cant be good for mccain, he cant invite the president to support him as it would hurt him and the only way he can fill the room is if palin shows up and her popularity is going in the tank. so far she has only done one interview with gibson and is probably why it took this long for obama to take the lead again . this silence and this scandal is going to screw both of them. that is fine by me. "




Palmeranien wrote on Sep 17, 2008 9:56 PM:

" Hurrican Sarah will destroy America "




Party On Dudes wrote on Sep 17, 2008 9:39 PM:

" I will no longer be amazed/curious as to why you have such a huge drug problem. Or fascinated/jealous that your bars stay open till 5a.m.

I see now that one would have to be insane to try and live there without sedation!

However, until I find out if this is true, all the alcohol in the world won't anestize me..

Did she really file an ethics complaint against herself, and after investigation on herself, find she did nothing wrong?

Oh dear God, I feel another fit of laughter coming on! Wheres the bottle? "




Lyda makes fun.. wrote on Sep 17, 2008 8:14 PM:

" of her "local paper" on the Rick Rydell show because they called her asking for a comment. She said she didn't plan on calling them back. Hmmm, she sure was happy to contribute to the Frontiersman while she was still running for office.
What a pathetic, bitter, and jealous woman she has turned out to be. "




ClassifiedsJobs Wanted wrote on Sep 17, 2008 7:50 PM:

" What an embarrassmant Mr. Wooten has become to the Alaska State Trooper's with his loose lips and indefensible deviant behaviors...and doesn't Monegan seem to struggle with authority issues OR WHAT!?!? My geuss is that Alaska will be a safer place once the two of them turn in their guns and tasers. Maybe Obama would hire them for crowd control. "




Janet wrote on Sep 17, 2008 7:31 PM:

" The more the McCain-Palin campaign stonewalls, the more guilty it looks.
Governor Palin has had several opportunities to clear her name. She looked great before she was nominated, when she said she welcomed an investigation, but now that she is bringing in the big DC lawyers, she sure looks as if she has something to hide.
I thought the Alaska legislative committee handling the investigation did the proper thing in offering to speed up the results. Now they're being dismissed as "political."
I wonder, will history see Palin as the one who derailed the Straight Talk Express? "




WAKE UP AMERICA wrote on Sep 17, 2008 6:53 PM:

" A chilling indictment from a Wasilla citizen. It speaks to the intimidation felt not only by citizens, but, it would seem, your elected officials, as born out in this case.


"I have spoken to many people here who know some of the less pretty things about Ms. Palin's political background but are afraid to speak up for fear of being ostracized or retaliated against. Ms. Palin and her supporters have long memories, and a reputation for being ruthless and Wasilla is a really small town. "


Why are our troops are defending a foreign country? "




MAKE IT STOP wrote on Sep 17, 2008 6:14 PM:

" There is nothing to sweep under the rug here. Gov. Palin can legally terminate the employment of any appointee, at any time, and for any reason

Yes yes,. This is the same $#@!*& drivle we got when they fired the the eight of our federal prosecutors. And it's being handled in the same Cheny/Rove fashion.

To date they refuse to answer WHY! And who was their fall guy on that, on their VERY LONG LIST OF FALL GUYS? ATTONEY GENERAL Albert Gonzales.

WAKE UP AMERICA! "




Dean wrote on Sep 17, 2008 4:28 PM:

" WES KELLER IS A TOOL. I can't wait until someone runs against him and I can campaign for them. "




Palmeranien wrote on Sep 17, 2008 3:29 PM:

" As for Sarah Palin. She has no respect left, we can't believe anything she says. Bully, lair and coward. enough of her! "




DL wrote on Sep 17, 2008 2:42 PM:

" There is still the peoples business to do in Alaska like investigate why we have the highest gas prices in the nation. If something needs investigating this is at the top of my list. I think Alaska has many other things to accomplish at this time. Our Governor appointed Monigan to the position, if she is unsatisfied with his job performance she should be able to terminate the relationship as in any business. Lets get on with our States business and do whats needed now. We still have an opportunity to make changes ie. vote, legislators out of office. "




PERPLEXED wrote on Sep 17, 2008 2:11 PM:

" Wow, are you kidding me? “I don’t know what you can do to discredit McCain"

Err, KEATING 5 SCANDAL is not that far away that some of us don't remember. Could it be that you have a selective memory? Or was it that little incident didn't make the news there? "




Enough IS Enough wrote on Sep 17, 2008 1:39 PM:

" It's a veritable cess pool of lies, treachery and deciet. Your state is an embarassment to the rest of us in the US. What you need is a special commission to come in there, investigate and CLEAN HOUSE!

You people are responsible for giving these people the positions they hold. Are you happy?

A Republican controlled state, and you want a Republican controlled country? A mini version of Washington as it is now.

We have had our share of bad appointments and cronyism! We can't continue to elect those people that don't represent AMERICA and AMERICAN VALUES! "




Concerned wrote on Sep 17, 2008 1:36 PM:

" Yes, it's too bad that Talis Colberg has to be the voice of reason in this mess.
With the collusion of French, Branchflower, Ellis, and especially Huggins leading the way- nothing is without political motivation. Huggins may be a republican, but he is against the Governor so would of course vote w/ French. Besides, Huggins speaks for not just himself, but his buddy Lyda Green too. Sad, sad, sad, for his constituents. Luckily we are almost rid of Green. Good riddance. Bring on Linda Menard! "




Jack Kean wrote on Sep 17, 2008 1:16 PM:

" Sarah Palin is the new face of politics in the United States. She connects with people and that is proven by her over 80% approval rating in Alaska. Everyone who fights the corrupt good old boys (girls) is going to make enemies and they will stop at nothing to smear Governor Palin's good name. Thank goodness we have people like her who are willing to serve the best interests of the American people. "




Simple wrote on Sep 17, 2008 1:13 PM:

" Nothing to hide? Then speak to YOUR legislature Sarah Palin? Nothing to hide then speak to YOUR people in Alaska. Don't hide behind a lawyer and some high priced suit from the lower 48. Take a day, met with the people hold a telivised adress to the state. Just because you a VP nominee does not give you the right to stick it to us Alaskans. By the way I aske my boss if I could interview for another job for 2 months then come back when I don't get it. I was told I could quit. Duh. "




jp wrote on Sep 17, 2008 12:34 PM:

" Lyda Greene is a vidictive, deceitful, dishonest, pitiful excuse of a human being, and i'm ashamed of anyone who voted for her, and i'll do my best to see her not get re-elected, or recalled. Her blind rage of jealousy has clouded her objectivity, to the point where she cannot perform her sworn duties in a fair, un-biased, open minded , proffessional manner, and for this she should step up, admit her problem and resign with the very little bit of dignity she has left! "




Mary F. Clauss wrote on Sep 17, 2008 12:19 PM:

" Thank you, Seth Church. I clicked on your link
http://www.palinfightscorruption.com/palin/

People should read your link before they comment. It's a little inside look at the "dirt" of Alaska and it ain't Palin who's "dirty".

"Steve Branchflower's wife worked for Monegan as his secretary. Steve personally knew Monegan. Sen. Kim Elton and Sen. Hollis French couldn't find anyone more impartial to lead the investigation? Does that sound like an impartial investigation?"

A soap opera investigation no matter who's being investigated!! What gives, Alaska? The world is watching!! "




Its obvious wrote on Sep 17, 2008 11:15 AM:

" The governor has something to hide. This "something" would show that she is not honest, open or transparent. Too bad Talis Colberg has been dragged into the mud pit too. Oh the tangled webs we weave indeed.
It is as simple as this. If Sarah has nothing to hide, she would not try to disrupt, delay and impede this investigation. If she acted honorably, the investigation would just back her up. Sarah has lost my vote because of her actions and her actions alone. Yes, I voted for her for governor and I am disappointed to say the least. "




Cliff wrote on Sep 17, 2008 11:07 AM:

" Sounds like Gov.Palin has taken a page from the Bush/Cheny?Gonzales/Rumsfeld play book. Run out the clock. "




Ruth wrote on Sep 17, 2008 9:55 AM:

" Isn't it simply common sense that the facts should come out? Then people can form their own opinion. Aren't we entitled to at least that opportunity? There are an awful lot of shenanigans aimed at keeping the facts from coming out. And that really really bothers me. With all this effort to stop the facts from be exposed, it is human nature to suspect something bad is being hidden. I think I would be an old fool to assume nothing objectionable happened. "




ABUSE OF POWER wrote on Sep 17, 2008 9:07 AM:

" The man is just an embarrassment. He started the public mud slinging with remarks like, "I'll bring Palin down". This should come to an end! "

Then why speak glowingly of him in a two page letter of recomendation when she was Mayor. It doesn't matter what he said, or why. If she abused her power, pressuring people to fire Wooten, then she should be held accountable.

Many of us go through life wanting to right the wrongs people have wrought in our lives. There is a system in place that affords us that oppritunity, and discourages vigilantism. "




Anne from Montana wrote on Sep 17, 2008 8:33 AM:

" Since we are talking here about a person who could very well become PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES -- the most powerful position in the free world -- it would seem to me that any information as to how she conducted herself as Governor of Alaska is of utmost importance. If Mrs Palin has nothing to hide, there is NO reason the investigation can't continue until it is resolved so we get on with other issues that are important to discuss before the national elections. This is not too much to ask! "




faxbot wrote on Sep 17, 2008 7:09 AM:

" I don't live in Alaska I'm in Michigan I was wondering why or how this investigation into Gov. Palins firing of the safety chief has become so politisized The commission is BIpartisan correct voted on by 4 Republicans and 3 Democrats why can't they move forward? "




Bill wrote on Sep 17, 2008 5:53 AM:

" Why not put the evidence out so that people can see it?
It's that simple. What is being covered up? "




Thank you wrote on Sep 16, 2008 9:58 PM:

" Well finally, some reason! This has been a Lyda Green driven witch hunt from the beginning. Even the Attorney General says that French's "investigation" is biased. Duh. Charlie Huggins has only been Lyda's mouthpiece/lapdog and wants the worst for Sarah Palin. I would think worse of the Governor if she DIDN'T try to point out what a poor excuse and example Wooten is as a Trooper. The man is just an embarrassment, he started the public mud slinging with remarks like, "I'll bring Palin down". This should come to an end! "




Seth Church wrote on Sep 16, 2008 9:50 PM:

" For the real deal on the tasergate investigation check out www.palinfightscorruption.com "




Bye Wes wrote on Sep 16, 2008 9:18 PM:

" Mr. Keller has just concluded his political career with my family. We won't be voting for him due to his lack of integrity. Rose Smith, you've got my vote. "




Voted for Palin wrote on Sep 16, 2008 9:15 PM:

" This is not what I expected. I feel duped and I guess that I expected too much. Sorry but you've lost me. Sarah has not been open or transparent. "




Lower wrote on Sep 16, 2008 7:52 PM:

" American voters have a right to know what type of person they are voting for. From what I have been reading in the Anchorage Daily News, KTVA and listening to Bailey's phone call regarding firing Wooten, it is pretty obvious that your Governor has an abuse problem going as far back as mayor of Wasilla. Seems like Sarah Palin has a hard time telling the truth.
Americans need someone they can trust. "




Sickening wrote on Sep 16, 2008 7:50 PM:

" Wow, Cheny in a skirt.. "




AlaskanSinceBirth wrote on Sep 16, 2008 6:44 PM:

" Haha these people commenting on here are from the Daily Kos. Tehy got there marching orders to come here and be the zombies they are. They are not true Alaskans. Can you say Washingtonians pretending to be from Alaska? LOL "




Susan in PA wrote on Sep 16, 2008 6:26 PM:

" If there is nothing to hide, then why go through all this wrangling?

Mrs. Palin was more than willing to cooperate, but now has a huge legal team using whatever antics they can devise to delay or end this investigation.

And they talk about Chicago politics. Yeah, right. "




Barbara wrote on Sep 16, 2008 5:16 PM:

" Canadians are used to our politicians getting less respect than americans do. But if Sarah Palin can openly and repeatedly lie (and stall investigations) her way into the White House, we will lose all respect for the American Way of Life and you will no longer be the "greatest country in the world", you will be the laughing stock of the world. "




Cheryl wrote on Sep 16, 2008 4:53 PM:

" The O'reilly factor on Fox News just had two well known attorneys announce that they have seem the emails and evidence to proof Sarah Palin had every right to fire Monigan. The facts are there. They think she should testify, no wrong doing on Sarahs part. The senator and the investigator should back out of a very embarassing end to this saga. This is another political ploy. "




Josh wrote on Sep 16, 2008 4:14 PM:

" This is just more corruption. The investigation was unanimously initiated by a bipartisan committee under a Republican-controlled legislation. Palin welcomed the investigation. She's changed the story of the firing several times now. How stupid do they think we are?

I regret voting for Sarah Palin. She's no different than Murkowski.

Now I worry that Linda Menard will be more of the same if elected. "




Tired of Rep Crap wrote on Sep 16, 2008 3:29 PM:

" Why dont the Republicans want this to go forward? Maybe because its true. Mr. Keller your days in Juneau are limited, wait till the next election. "




JustWondering wrote on Sep 16, 2008 3:25 PM:

" To my dear neighbors to the North,

Don't let Palin and her political posse snow you. The best government is a transparent government. No cover-ups! No collusion brain.

Does this not reek of Cheney/ Rove previous heavy handiness. The machinery has begun to roll to stifle the truth. Don't let this happen. Lastly, if Palin will not answer questions presented by the press and public, could you please publish some/any...public forum she performed without a script. Can you please upload to the web. I just want to hear how she thinks. "




True Alaskan wrote on Sep 16, 2008 3:11 PM:

" There is nothing to sweep under the rug here. Gov. Palin can legally terminate the employment of any appointee, at any time, and for any reason. I am glad that either her or her staff asked that trooper Wooten be removed from the ranks of troopers. There is nothing illegal about any aspect of this case. Get used to saying "Vice President Sarah Palin". Ha. "




Jody wrote on Sep 16, 2008 3:01 PM:

" I believe an investigation would clear the air one way or the other. After learning more and more about Sarah Palin, I understand why the status quo "good old boys" support this "good old girl" - - - she is certainly not breaking any glass ceilings!!!!!! "




Disgusted... wrote on Sep 16, 2008 2:09 PM:

" The only reason Palin wants this to go to the Personnel Board is that she appointed them and would wash this under the rug. That would not be "fair and balnced", would it be folks? Palin's loyalists and cronies would "fix things" to leave Sarah "innocent" , as usual. Very disappointed in the 5 who are doing this. "




BS wrote on Sep 16, 2008 2:07 PM:

" Open and transparent my butt. It is starting to look like more of the same. It really doesn't take them long to change for the worse does it? "




WasillaGirl wrote on Sep 16, 2008 12:55 PM:

" Seems to me that the Palin's modus operandi is to help those who agree and get rid of those who don't. Which one are you Mr. Gatto and Mr. Keller; someone who owes something to the Palin's or someone who is afraid of revenge if you don't support finding out the truth? "




True Alaskan wrote on Sep 16, 2008 12:11 PM:

" Way to go Rep. Keller - This investigation is nothing more than a witch-hunt and should be terminated ASAP. "




J Thomas wrote on Sep 16, 2008 12:00 PM:

" Of course Keller wants to help Palin. He was appointed by her and likes his job. Who cares about the interest of the State or the truth coming out. Lets just back our queen bee. If Palin really had nothing to hide she would have already gone befor the legislature answered their questions and then moved on. "




Rhoda E. Kittelsen wrote on Sep 16, 2008 11:51 AM:

" Since I live in Buffalo, NY, I had no direct experience with my countrymen in AK. After subscribing to The Frontiersman, I'm getting a better sense of the realities outside the "Lower 48". It seems to me that The Frontiersman has struck a balance between local boosterism and the citizens' need to know--which is refreshing in times of cesspool politics and media-density. Kudos to all of you on the staff! And thank you! "