McCain the right choice


Published on Monday, October 27, 2008 9:06 PM AKDT

Choosing the leader of the free world is an important responsibility, one we all share Nov. 4.

Electing a new president of the United States is heady stuff and should never be taken lightly. For Alaskans and voters in the Mat-Su, this year’s general election will also be historic as we have the privilege to vote on a presidential ticket that includes a local, home-grown candidate.

Since her announcement Aug. 29 as Sen. John McCain’s running mate on the Republican ticket, Gov. Sarah Palin has dominated the political headlines. From her personal life to her sudden rise into the national spotlight, America and the media cannot seem to get enough Palin.

While the clamor over Palin has been revealing and entertaining, it’s time for voters to focus on the choice we have to lead the United States for the next four years.

We endorse John McCain as that leader.

As many have turned a tabloid eye to McCain’s running mate in the weeks leading up to the election, we urge voters to remember that McCain, not Palin, is the Republican candidate for president, and it’s because of McCain’s proven leadership and integrity we urge Alaska and the Mat-Su to vote McCain.

Unlike his Democratic opponent Sen. Barack Obama, McCain has a track record of voting his conscience above party. If put in the Oval Office, McCain can be trusted to make a decision because he believes it is right and not because of party expectations. He’s not afraid to stand up to his own party when necessary.

In contrast, Obama has a track record of toeing the Democratic Party line more than 95 percent of the time. While Democrats may herald him as their “leader,” should Obama win the White House the nation will not have gained an independently thinking president as much as a rubber-stamp for the ultra-liberal Pelosi-bots in Congress.

Aside from domestic agendas, we’re a nation at war. America needs as its Commander-in-Chief a warrior, not a wimp. McCain has fought for his country, has a military background and the experience to know that whatever anyone thinks about our war on terror in Iraq, that defeat is not an option.

This is a crucial time for America and our troops abroad, and the world is watching to see whether our new president has the fortitude to finish the job. Nobody wants a warmonger as the leader of the free world, and McCain isn’t. But he does understand that Americans cannot continue to expect our allies to sacrifice for the common good when the president cannot back up those expectations by example.

The shakiness of the nation’s economy is another reason we need McCain in the White House.

The Democratic Party has been quick to put the blame on the leadership of George W. Bush and Republicans, hoping if they repeat it enough, people will believe it. It was the Democrats who pushed legislation through in the Clinton era that loosened the credit restrictions and allowed banks and mortgage companies to make risky loans. With a Democratic majority in Congress, and the very real possibility of a filibuster-proof Democratic Senate, our nation can ill afford a party-line president.

The world will be watching Nov. 4. Send a strong, hopeful message and vote McCain.

 

Comments

233 comment(s)

    Uncle Jed wrote on Nov 13, 2008 6:31 PM:

    " If Obama died before he takes office, would McCain get a second chance? Or Palin? People were talking about McCain dying in office, but I never heard talk of Obama. "

    I Want to see what the other side can do wrote on Nov 11, 2008 7:45 AM:

    " Many don't understand the depth of problems one party has caused. Forget about a trillion dollar war and economics with no oversight (lousy free market, hands-off approach with zero regulation of the credit industry), Bush's destruction of CONSUMER protection agencies. He placed heads of industries that these agencies regulate in those same agencies. The result? Hardly any oversight. Less safe: food, environment, drugs, products... Bush proved time and time again where his allegiance was - for corporations, not people. Sarah carried that same message but on an embarrassingly shallow and elementary level (wink). "

    Hey Lindy wrote on Nov 11, 2008 6:28 AM:

    " What do you want any post-Bush president to say? That he/she wants to keep things exactly as they are.... and not try to fix anything? You're gifted! Bestow more of your wisdom on us!! PLEASE!

    You fit the Sarah supporter profile, Einstein! "

    Hey Lindy wrote on Nov 11, 2008 6:21 AM:

    " Your REPUBLICAN president and YOUR Republican congress (which operated for 6 1/2 years of Bush's 8 year term and which didn't once veto a Bush initiative) were the ones in power. And while it's wrong to blame a party completely for economic down-turns, Reps DID spend money they didn't have; increased government; reduced budget surpluses given to Bush from Clinton to the worst deficit ever (and I thought our deficit was bad under Reagan! - Whew!). THIS is the party of fiscal responsibility? Now you mock Obama for saying he desires to fix things? You're truly ignorant! "

    Lindy wrote on Nov 10, 2008 10:21 PM:

    " After reading all these terrible comments, I give up! I don't think any of you are worth the trouble--with a few exceptions! I can't say what I would like to say because I would be preaching the "doom and gloom" Obama preaches. Why does he think that he is so superior that he can fix all of our problems? He is just as much to blame as the rest of us. He talks alot, but says nothing. He says he is going to do something, but never says how. "

    Bobbie wrote on Nov 10, 2008 6:00 PM:

    " Can someone please tell SP to pay attention to her baby. She holds him like a sack of potatoes and I have never seen her look at him or cuddle him. "

    Just Wondering wrote on Nov 10, 2008 11:59 AM:

    " The conservative movement of the 80s was intelligent - William F. Buckley, Jean Kirkpatrick.. Even if you didn't agree with these people, you had to admire their intellect. So what happened to conservatism? Why does it embrace of populism and anti-intellectualism - exemplified by Palin? When did it become clever to be stupid?

    Even David Brooks (conservative columnist) noted: conservatives' "disdain for liberal intellectuals" has slipped into
    "disdain for the educated class as a whole," and worries that the Republican Party is alienating educated voters. Just look at Palin.. Brooks is so right! "

    Observer wrote on Nov 8, 2008 7:05 PM:

    " Giving the devil his due,Obama won by virtue of supurb organization and his oratory skills.Adolf Hitler in the 1930's held similar sway over the masses in Germany.McCain to the contrary struggled out of the Republican mud pit besting a field of other individuals as lackluster and lacking in vision as himself.He failed to inspire confidence.His campaign gained steam with Palin on board.Now the McCain crowd is trying to blame Palin for his loss.Amazing!!!!I don't know anyone who would have voted for him without her.If the Republican Party does not unite it has no future.That is a loss for America. "

    Tim from lower 48 wrote on Nov 8, 2008 4:19 PM:

    " You say John is not a warmonger. hahah millions of us heard John sing is Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran song! And the fact that he didn't believe in communicating with people or with countries we disagree with or that don't like us.... That was really a turn off !!!! Genaral P. while being interview this week, seem to have the same views as Senator Obama, General P. believes we should be talking to all of these countries, groups involved and he also included the taliban. So Glad "

    S.S. wrote on Nov 8, 2008 4:18 PM:

    " Those Obama supporters can't stand that Sarah actually brought the truths out about Obama......it's not Sarah doing anything but letting them know who the opponent is and about.
    Look deeper OBAMAniacs! The truths Sarah spoke are relevant and very available online..........anybody who supported Obama will see that the future of country is in deep trouble security wise. Soon...........we will have deeper problems than most Obama supporters could even dream of cause of their freedom greed! Freedom is a thing of the past ......... "

    Del Bocavista wrote on Nov 8, 2008 4:41 AM:

    " This is an outstanding article about John McCain.

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/14/mccain-transition-chief-a_n_134595.html "

    Spankles wrote on Nov 7, 2008 11:16 PM:

    " This week's South Park is about the election. I recommend it for family viewing. The Republicans shall rise again. Rise above. "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Nov 6, 2008 4:47 PM:

    " JP...Couldn't resist looking @ this board 1 more time, but think I may stop. Gotta get back 2 life as normal. May check in again. Especially if Palin provides a reason in 2012. I've already begun a file 2 prepare 4 that. I think I get U. If girlfriend (GF) & I get up there I will find way 2 meet up w/ U 4 drink. Similarly, if you're in NY, find me at my local board: www.lohud.com. If you don't see me, ask freq. poster GodlessLiberal to connect us. Miss U "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 6, 2008 3:49 PM:

    " Good on you, jp. That actually sounds pretty nice. "

    vince wrote on Nov 6, 2008 3:21 PM:

    " were all better off with obama and biden than the r two wingnuts that ran against him. mccain hasnt done anything arizona. wasnt even invited to the convention of conservatives this year that should tell ya something.
    he should go home and enjoy what time hes got left instead of making life miserable for all us citizents
    his plan to take away the exemption for employer paid health care and then tax everyone for the cost is ludicroiuos. he said he would give a family a 5100 a yeard credit for insurance but this wouldnt cover the cost r "

    JAYNE wrote on Nov 6, 2008 2:58 PM:

    " ~~~~~~~~~~ THE LOWER 48 LOVES SARAH~~~~~~~~~~~~ Disgruntled Obama supporters who should be off celebrating are still so filled with so much hate that they want to bash Sarah. Leave her alone. What happened to common decency? "

    jp wrote on Nov 6, 2008 1:11 PM:

    " Daedelus.
    LOL, that's a good one though!
    i'd take max and whoever he brought up, and show them true alaskan hospitality. he seems like an ok guy to me, and i'm certain we'd get along just fine.
    go hit the Deshka river for kings, or prince william sound for some halibut and rockfish, and salmon.
    or just do some hike in stream fishing.

    (i save the bat and flashlight for public transportation) "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 6, 2008 12:49 PM:

    " Beckster- Since you asked- perhaps if you and your like worked a little harder on spelling and sentence structure you wouldn't invite so much ridicule. "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 6, 2008 10:53 AM:

    " Max - I think the kind of fishing that jp is referring to is done with a flashlight and a baseball bat. "

    Beckster wrote on Nov 6, 2008 10:11 AM:

    " Why is it always o.k. for liberals to spew hateful rhetoric ~ but when it comes to anyone who dares to lean right of center, any opionion they have that may contradict those of the liberals, is puked on and attacked with a level of ferver that seems whoafully contradictory to what the liberal party stands for . . . If I'm not mistaken that would be peace, tolerance, freedom of speech and love for all. You cant have it both ways - you need to practice what you preach. How many unloving comments will I get? "

    nanc wrote on Nov 6, 2008 7:52 AM:

    " ding done the witch is gone, witch of witch, the wicked witch, ding dong the wicked witch is gone.....
    gone where the goblins go, to nome, to nome to nome, ya-ho-ya-ho-ya-ho, to nome.

    KEEP SARAH PALIN IN ALASKA...START A MARCH, BE THE FIRST IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, THE LOWER 48 DOES NOT NOT WANT HER....

    WHAT A FREAKIN JOKE. "

    Warm in Florida wrote on Nov 6, 2008 7:33 AM:

    " Do you Alaskans (Wasillans) have any clue just how rediculous you appear to the lower 48? A far right newspaper, this one, a man convicted of 7, yes count them 7 felonies, possibly re-elected, and of course there is the village idiot, Sarah Palin. I thought GW was dumber than a box of rocks until she came along.....DUH "

    beth wrote on Nov 6, 2008 3:27 AM:

    " My Friends...My Fellow Americans....
    it is a Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood! As far as S. Palin? please stay up there. Your hatred and division and forked tongue crap is not welcome down here. OMG, I had a GREAT laugh from "Just A Voter" comment made on 10/28. "Fox news always covers both sides of the story". LOL! Must be a relative of Sarah's? Do these people really just get their info from Fox news and the tabloids and actually believe it?! Scary. "

    jomama wrote on Nov 5, 2008 10:36 PM:

    " what was that song roy rogers used to sing? happy trails to you! til we meet again!! now we are hearing about 2012, well if 3/4 of the people in the US just voted against me id be taking the hint.
    now she says she isnt going to participate in the negativity? that is all they have been doing and it cost them dearly. then they part company and mccain the maverick rides off into the sunset in his toyota. i dont feel sorry for either of them. "

    MRTOWNS wrote on Nov 5, 2008 10:21 PM:

    " the many lies of sarah palin,i personally amembarrassed that a woman a govenor elect,a supposively christian born again woman would come onto the national scene and lie like a dog to get elected from the thanks but noi thanks lie,to the 150,000 dollar clothes lie,to the troppergate lie,to the i don't ask for earmarks lie,in just 3 months this woman sarah palin told at least 6 lies that i can think of,this is a joyus day that most level headed americans saw through this lying hockey mom thank GOD for common sense.,and decency and thank god for barack obama . "

    jp to history forgotten wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:56 PM:

    " i think you may need to turn your book upside down.
    the koran was written before the new testament, and even waaay before the king james version, do your homework before you make us rednecks look intelligent!!!

    to Karin: sorry about your yard, nobody should do that, i know if they tried to do that in my yard, i'd shoot them, honestly!
    but, i am an ornery critter.
    to Max: if you want to come up here and go fishin or something, just get ahold of me, we'll figure out how to contact one another "

    NuffSaid wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:50 PM:

    " Thank you Alaska for electing such a fine and qualified person as your Governor. I mean she couldn't pass a 4th grade geography test or string together two coherent sentences without the aid of a teleprompter but I am sure you saw something in her that the rest of us missed. Maybe it was the ugly and racist rhetoric that you found inspiring....or the hypocrisy. Why I am sure she is the best you had to offer. Oh and nice job on possibly electing a felon to the Senate. Feel free to secede. "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:14 PM:

    " Maria - Your grasp of irony matches your grasp of politics. "

    Ben wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:05 PM:

    " There once was a country that was in economic ruin. A man who gave amazing speeches that knew just how to get into the average citizen promised a new era of prosperity and more government that would take care of it's citizens. That country was Germany, circa 1936. But it wasn't the first time that had happened. Around the turn of the century it happened in Russia. In more recent times it happened in China, Vietnam and Cuba. You who wanted change? Oh yeah...you're going to get it. History DOES repeat itself thanks to fools. "

    historyforgotten wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:04 PM:

    " jp- first of all Muslims, were not around when the Book of Revelations was written. Second, it was written for the time when the Romans began to torture and kill all Jews and all other religions in the Middle East. Third, it refers to the age of the first Pope who reformed the Early teachings of Jesus, and banished Jesus' words that did not fit the new 'Catholic' religion, that was being formed. If one has only a narrow vision of the past, one can never see, what once was. P.S. the Dragon is the constellation Draco. "

    Maria wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:36 PM:

    " I was born in the other end of the world: Argentina (they do not hold on to their guns and Bibles there), and now I ( a proud citizen of the USA) live in the West...sorry:( "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:09 PM:

    " Maria- Which part of West Virginia are you from? "

    Maria wrote on Nov 5, 2008 12:33 PM:

    " Thank you Alaskans for Governor Sarah Palin, we need more Sarah in this country. Barack Hussein Obama, cannot even dream of reaching to her ankles in character or experience. The richest nation in the world will be lead by an inexperience, corrupted senator, with lack of character..., is certainly a sad day in America and in the world.

    We love you more Alaskans, because of Sarah, the courage of your people was reflected in choosing someone that reflects YOUR values.

    Thanks again & God Bless you all! "

    Spankles wrote on Nov 5, 2008 10:30 AM:

    " There goes the neighborhood. "

    ruffian518 wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:36 AM:

    " Hey spankles,
    Looks like you made the wrong decision,when you picked Sarah palin as governor,as far as freezing yourself,we invite you to do that.No great loss I'm sure. "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:21 AM:

    " Jayne- Was there another Sarah from Wasilla that wasn't a hate-spewing shrew? "

    Karin Byars wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:02 AM:

    " jp-

    I am all for keeping that adrenalin pumping, not acting my age and not doing what is expected.

    When I woke up this morning I had a president elect of my choice, I also had racial slurs sprayed on my lawn and the Obama signs. Within the hour two neighbors (McCain supporters) had been arrested and charged with criminal trespass and once again I am in the paper.

    I'll have to make sure my insurance is paid in case the next nut sets my house on fire. Talk about adrenalin pumping. "

    Jayne from NC wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:59 AM:

    " Thank You, Wasilla for allowing us the priviledge of meeting your Sarah. Those of us who took the time and effort, sorted through the lies and smears and got to know a truly amazing woman. Sarah has inspired so many of us with her character, perseverence, and determination. She was a breath of clean air in the world of politics. And many of us adore her. In some small way, I am glad she is NOT going to Washington for her sake, not for mine. They don't deserve here there. Stay Strong, Sarah! God Bless You. "

    Neil wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:05 AM:

    " Hey Spankles,

    Don't forget to cry in your pillow this evening, since that is what sore losing Republicans seem to be good at. "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 5, 2008 4:52 AM:

    " Spankles, you've got to learn to stop drooling on yourself when you talk. "

    Jay Vee wrote on Nov 5, 2008 4:17 AM:

    " It's not that we didn't like her down here but rather we were confused as to what she was. A serious, thoughtful, future leader, or someone who has had "STUFF" just fall in her lap? Dr. Laurence J. Peter postulatetd; The theory that employees within an organization will advance to their highest level of competence and then be promoted to and remain at a level at which they are incompetent.
    That being the Governor of Alaska "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Nov 4, 2008 10:44 PM:

    " Hey JP....saw your last post. I'm actually a straight white guy of no religion. My GF is with me here. It has been fun trading posts with you out here. With BO, it should get easier. Let's not forget...If you're losin' sleep...you've already lost the game. Have fun. Work hard, Play hard. If you were to die tomorrow...would you be happy and ready? Everyone I saw on the streets of Philly 2 nite was ready to go...It was a powerful thing. They're still rockin' out there. 2:44am out. "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Nov 4, 2008 10:32 PM:

    " JP...2:24am..we followed a young totally sober black mob across Philly. Truely, I and one other white guy we met on way out appeared to be only ones drinking. Awsome party. Cops were cool. Even at this late hour people still totally going off in the streets here. It's a little crazy. Mostly younger than our 40 yrs. Hangin' out of cars and generally going nuts, but still within a bounds beyond me in my youth. KATT to sleep... "

    jp to karin wrote on Nov 4, 2008 9:28 PM:

    " karin, i'm certain that in some ways we probably think in similar ways, but in some we do not, that is what individuality is all about.
    i have no hate for you, or anyone else in this forum.
    as for the kid throwing the tantrum, yeah, sure, why not?
    when you admit that you're all grown up, then you must deal with the fact of mortality!
    i for one, will never grow up, i wish to remain an eager, chance taking, adrenaline junkie! this is what type of life i lead. my choice! "

    jp wrote on Nov 4, 2008 9:20 PM:

    " to all of you, this has been fun!
    max, i couldn't care less what color , alignment, and religion you are, all i care about is; that you are one to care passionately for what you believe, as i do! and that you would do for your community anything it takes to protect it!
    truth be told, we had no good choice for president, like every election of these past 5 elections.
    i just hope this doesn't turn out to be a riotous event that we have seen in the past "Like pro sports games" "

    Terri Holland wrote on Nov 4, 2008 8:57 PM:

    " To all of you who love Sarah Palin, we are so happy to be sending her home.

    President Obama! Finally! "

    jomama wrote on Nov 4, 2008 7:51 PM:

    " mccain got what he was asking for every inch of the way. even after he knew this mud slinging was ticking the people off, palin was the wrong choice then more mud slinging. if anything he showed a good example of what not to do. so much for being a maverick. i wonder if sarah will have regrets for ever getting involved. this also isnt a good day for me because i dont care for dis liking someone i dont know. "

    Spankles wrote on Nov 4, 2008 7:36 PM:

    " 4 years of Obama. I wish I could freeze myself, and wake up when this nightmare is over. Let's succeed from the union. "

    USAF SGT wrote on Nov 4, 2008 5:47 PM:

    " Apparently the rest of the country is not going through life with blinders on like you people. Over 60% of the people polled (I bet lots of Republicans won't admit) KNOW Palin would be incapable of running the country. If you fine folks want to keep her there running AK into the ground you picked it. Finally Americans do not demonstrate a profound stupidity and elect a President who has anger issues and a VP candidate that quite possibly could have had to fill his seat who is clueless. If I were an Alaskan I would hide Palin. "

    wrkgmom.mn wrote on Nov 4, 2008 3:01 PM:

    " 1. The Consignment Store that Palin so proudly states she shops at is High End...$90+ FOR A PAIR OF JEAN! Oh yeah...typical mom spending eh? Wink. Wink.
    2. GARRISON KEILLOR wrote a great song called "Todd"...check it out (Praire Home Companion). :)

    3. Can hardly wait until Palin returns to Alaska. Then Todd can get together with his "American Hating Buddies" and we can say goodbye to a woman who does nothing but embarrass the females down here in the lower 40 --- lack of intelligence Big Time. Bye Bye Pain. "

    Spankles wrote on Nov 4, 2008 2:48 PM:

    " If you make the wrong choice, life as we know it may never be the same. Lewis Faricom. "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Nov 4, 2008 2:33 PM:

    " Karin...Yes, strangely, JP & I seemed 2 have made some peace out here & even have enjoyed some exchanges. Our 1st posts 2 each other were not so nice. I hope he still likes me when he learns I'm gay, black and jewish. :-) I don't know what it's looking like out there. I can tell U Obama Lead Volunteer guy keeps visiting & the Obama vote is way up all over West Philly where I am. They're still going door 2 door & even have a truck with megaphones cruzing neighborhoods. "

    Karin Byars wrote on Nov 4, 2008 12:54 PM:

    " jp-

    I like the natural approach also. I went to Home Depot today to buy a mulcher, no need to waste all those leaves.The cashier told me that she voted for McCain and then she prayed to God to give us the right President. I will go back to Home Depot tomorrow and tell her there must be a God after all because he answered her prayers.
    Maxx and I talked about you. They do that to old people, you know, talk about them like they are not even in the room "

    Karin Byars wrote on Nov 4, 2008 12:44 PM:

    " Maxx:

    jp is like a kid needing attention, when he does not get it he has tantrum, I like him but he has been avoiding me - until I said So long.
    I think he likes you better than me. You never know, his name may Josephine Paker.
    Have fun in Philly and lets cross our fingers that Wasilla's Wonder Woman can return to her per diem den tomorrow. "

    Raymond wrote on Nov 4, 2008 11:09 AM:

    " So long Sarah,
    now that the polls have closed,
    So long Sarah.
    Time to return the clothes.
    So long, Sarah, So oo long. "

    jomama wrote on Nov 4, 2008 9:20 AM:

    " what a joke this medical record is that she turned in. that wasnt a medical history it was a physical. not to mention doing it on the last day. "

    JEESH wrote on Nov 4, 2008 9:10 AM:

    " JP, you have the be the darkest, most uninformed and unenlightened blogger on this rag. You need to be with like-minded people... perhaps you should join the local skinheads, KKK, White Power Group or Young Neanderthals - err ah... make that... Young Republicans...

    Do you sit perched, just watching for signs of Armageddon?? Is JP merely the product of the poor Alaskan school system? Hmmm... "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 4, 2008 8:00 AM:

    " I think jp's insights into the workings of the cosmos may have been chemically enhanced. "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Nov 4, 2008 6:18 AM:

    " Karin- I do have hope for jp. He doesn't seem all bad. Hasn't Barack taught us we should speak not only w/ our friends, but also those we don't always agree with. :-) In Philly. Banged down 2 martini's last night as I called all the people I registered in Allentown, PA a couple weeks ago. All promised to come out. Then jumped subway and got to see Joe Biden at rally just before midnight. He rocked! Got great pics. Shook his hand. "

    jp to karin wrote on Nov 3, 2008 9:57 PM:

    " I knew you couldn't leave us just yet, that is why i added that post!
    by now, you know i am not a religious man, i follow more of the natural approach, if the land provides, we nourish the land, we provide, to be provided, this has nothing to do with jahova, jesus, allah, or any other deity.
    the earth shall provide, as long as we don't exploit and degrade her.
    the chinese called her the dragon, and all life was spewed forth from the dragon.
    all life came forth from mother earth!!! "

    Karin Byars wrote on Nov 3, 2008 2:52 PM:

    " jp -

    I know i said 'so long' but I just can't quit you. Reading that anti-christ stuff of yours, come on - when was the last time you were in a house of worship. Yoy are an email subscriber to God's spam and it is way too late for your sanaty to be preserved. Maxx might think there is hope for you, I know better!. Go vote, I don't care for whom, just vote. You are probably not even registered. "

    JM wrote on Nov 3, 2008 10:20 AM:

    " It's funny when people see an article supporting McCain all they can do is say how wrong it is or how it's an evil tabloid. Did you miss the article about religion and how Obama is the right choice just a couple weeks ago? Retards, an eye for an eye. All i can say is some of the Obama supporters should be shot for the stupid stuff you say. You guys really belong on the shortbus. I thank god that you don't live up here. Election's almost over then you have nothing to do. "

    Ben C wrote on Nov 3, 2008 10:14 AM:

    " Comrades! Rise up for most glorious revolution and place Comrade Obama in the seat of power! Tax the rich! Give all their money (and ours) the the government to 'take care of us'! Bring about a social paradise, just like the former USSR, China, Cuba, Vietnam etc.!...... (Hang on, folks,...it's gonna be a bumpy ride! Remember two other countries that elected big office to solve an economic crisis; Germany in 1936 and Russia in 1917! "

    JM wrote on Nov 3, 2008 10:06 AM:

    " NO-BAMA 08, DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THE GARBAGE OBAMA SPEWS. OBAMA IS A LIAR AND A JOKE AND LETS JUST HOPE WE WON'T BE SAYING I TOLD YOU SO. OBAMA HAS NO EXPERIENCE, HE'S A TERRORIST AND A RADICAL, BUT WHEN PEOPLE FIND THIS OUT HE LIES. HE WILL KILL THIS COUNTRY BIT BY BIT AND ALL THAT WILL BE LEFT IS HIM AND HIS TERRORIST BUDDIES LAUGHIN IT UP. OBAMA IS A JOKE. NO-BAMA 08 NO-BAMA 08 "

    jp wrote on Nov 3, 2008 9:07 AM:

    " the book of revelation tells us:
    The anti-christ will be a man in his 40's of Muslim descent, Who will deceive the nations with persuasive language and have a massive "Christ-like" appeal.
    People will flock to him for his false promises of hope and world peace.
    And when he is in power, he will destroy everything, the Obamanation.

    Could this be Obama? "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Nov 3, 2008 7:40 AM:

    " Yeah, McCain made the right choice. :-) Listen to this clip as Twinkie Winky actually thinks she's on the phone with the French President Nicholas Sarkozy. How freakin' clueless can you be...

    http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2008/11/03/shock.jocks.prank.palin.cnn

    I could probably phone her as Putin and trick her into pressing "the" button. Dope. "

    george wrote on Nov 3, 2008 1:24 AM:

    " > Palin has admitted that her
    > administration pressed for the firing of a state trooper who was formerly
    > married to her sister, and for the firing of a superior who would not
    > abide
    > by the request.
    >
    > http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org/palinrecord
    >
    > Voters in Alaska remain angry with Palin over corruption charges that
    > indicate that Palin used the influence of her office and taxpayer money in
    > an attempt to destroy the career of a law enforcement officer over a
    > personal dispute over family matters. Palin has admitted that her
    > "

    jp wrote on Nov 2, 2008 8:01 PM:

    " lesser48'er
    glad you're not here, stay where you're at, don't ever come visit, as nobody here would welcome you, cept for perhaps a fishin trip (you'd be the bait)
    but, Exxon has already made a huge oil slick, and we wouldn't want you to be the next one! "

    Dont admit it wrote on Nov 2, 2008 6:39 PM:

    " I don't admit I read the frontiersman either to my friends. If I did they would know all the info I am taking in from this second class rag is pure sewage. They need to hire real journalist. No wannabe hacks that parade around like what they say matters. Just look at their Pro Palin stories and their all Palin all the time editions since she was appointed. Who hired the Palin political reporter. I hear he works for the truth squad. Show me one objective story as of recently. Even coverage of Metiva and Rupright was biased incomplete. "

    Endoresment wrote on Nov 2, 2008 6:34 PM:

    " Frontiersman endorses McCain/Palin and Palin endorses Obama.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws4Tl3vHryQ "

    This is funny wrote on Nov 2, 2008 5:44 PM:

    " "America needs as its Commander-in-Chief a warrior, not a wimp. "

    Who wrote this, a fifth-grader?

    No wonder Palin wouldn't admit that she reads "The Frontiersman" when asked by Katie Couric what newspaper she reads. "

    Oops wrote on Nov 2, 2008 3:19 PM:

    " Anyone have information of Palin ever doing anything for our IRAQ vet's here in Alaska? Not the Judd concert either, I'm talking sending troops off or greeting them on their return.

    How about Veteran's period? She seems to get all patriotic "for the first time in her life" once her son got shipped to Iraq.

    She's so fake "

    AK Voter wrote on Nov 2, 2008 3:16 PM:

    " How can we elect someone if we don't know if they're mentally and physical healthy. Ok SARAH we need those MEDICAL RECORDS.

    Palin shouldn't be on the ticket unless we know what we're voting for. Is she mentally competent, heavily drugged, bi-polar, seizures, depressed, ADHD pregnant again?

    Sarah is a shrewd cookie, I say foul, this is getting old her ignoring the PEOPLES RIGHTS, I believe she has something to hide, we may get stuck with some multiple personality, drug addictied, psycho.

    BUCK UP PALIN you're all mouth and no action "

    Neil wrote on Nov 2, 2008 11:14 AM:

    " Don't forget McCain's judgement on selecting Sarah Palin, a radical with ties to the Alaska Independence Party (AIP), as a running mate. Anyone who would select a running mate whose spouse is a traitorous member of theAIP, should never be allowed the opportunity to make judgments as a United States Senator, let alone as President. If this paper supports McCain then I must assume they support are supporters of radicalism, given that Sarah Palin associates with radicals who believe in the overthrow of the American government in Alaska. "

    My Street is All Obama Signs wrote on Nov 1, 2008 10:36 PM:

    " The premise of this letter is to urge us that John McCain will make presidential choices. Palin is just a sideshow after all. She won't really be needed, and don't you just feel a little sorry for her so maybe a sympathy vote wouldn't be so bad for McCain?

    Let me introduce our Sweet Sarah to those of you who didn't know her before the VP pick, and all the gotcha liberal media filter hype that has been so unfairly bestowed upon her:

    http://www.adn.com/opinion/comment/story/295464.html

    Isn't she just charming? "

    jomama wrote on Nov 1, 2008 5:04 PM:

    " cmon sarah when are you going to release those medical records? "

    Ryan wrote on Nov 1, 2008 11:40 AM:

    " If military experience is a dediding factor..Sgt.York and Audie Murphy should have become President by acclamation. "

    Chuck Legge wrote on Nov 1, 2008 10:43 AM:

    " I'm not sure where to begin. How about McCain using the same tactics of fear and hate that savaged him in the 2004 primary. If you'll recall Carl Rove started a rumor that McCain had an (OH MY GOD) black baby out of wedlock. Turns out he and his wife adopted this child, and the Bush camp managed to turn this into something that would sink McCain's candidacy.
    Fast forward to 2008 and we have John McCain, via Sarah Palin, accusing Obama of being in league with terrorists.
    We should demand more from out national leaders. "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 1, 2008 9:57 AM:

    " Thanks Maxkatt. I've pretty much given up on this group. The defiant stupidity evidenced in some of these posts will be the downfall of America. "

    I got a Idea wrote on Nov 1, 2008 9:21 AM:

    " How about this...seeing that Alaska is such a large state...how about breaking off a chunk of Alaska..the part of the state where Sarah Palin has a good view of Russia and give it to the AIP. They can elect McCain/Palin...That way..they all will get what they want and be happy ! "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Nov 1, 2008 8:45 AM:

    " daedelus ...Perhaps not as good as "crow pie," but how about McCain supporter Spangles hoping the "poles" are wrong. And you know that's not a typo, that's a word choice error. Now watch in a few posts this same person will be calling Obama supporters uneducated. "

    daedelus wrote on Nov 1, 2008 6:47 AM:

    " There's a difference between expressing opinion and spreading heresay. That's all "Obama defectors" was doing. It's deceitful and, if they couldn't be bothered to use proper English in the process, it's lazy and deserves to be commented on. While I'm at it, it sounds like you could use an extension course or two yourself. "

    Spankles wrote on Nov 1, 2008 2:38 AM:

    " Obama could have bad thoughts going through his head. I am really scared. What kind of world are my kids going to grow up in? I hope the poles are wrong. "

    jp to former subscriber wrote on Oct 31, 2008 10:13 PM:

    " you say you are a former subscriber, but yet at the end of your post, you say "cancell my subscription?
    which is it? are you a former subscriber, or a subsciber who wants to cancel, or just someone pretending to be a subscriber?
    anyway, you obviously won't toe any line, as you are too much a wuss to do so!
    put up or shut up!!! "

    jp to cakes wrote on Oct 31, 2008 10:09 PM:

    " i love your candor, i love your wit,
    i think that this forum is total fun, i sit here and write all kinds of obscure stuff just trying to get a read on what the other freaks are like.
    i am an institutionalized person, i have to use a computer rather than a pen, as they won't allow me to have sharp objects like a pen or a pencil, as i may harm someone, or myself.


    hey, it was a good story, but i don't have enough space left to finish it!!!! darn it! "

    Cakes wrote on Oct 31, 2008 4:50 PM:

    " To: daedelus
    You are just a nitpicker, oh, is that proper English? His point was well made. You stooped to name calling is my point. Ohoh is stooped proper English. Get over it. "

    daedelus wrote on Oct 31, 2008 3:03 PM:

    " I think that if you're going to preach politics, you should use proper language. That's a rule that the majority of the English-speaking world agrees on, not one that I made up. Are you by any chance a product of the same educational system as Sarah Palin? "

    Former subscriber wrote on Oct 31, 2008 3:00 PM:

    " It's fine to advocate for a candidate or a position, but to do so in such a poorly written, inflammatory way tells me that the evil tabloid eye has taken over The Frontiersman. Pelosi-bot? Wimp? Oh, and the persuasive point that would almost be laughable if it weren't so juvenile - griping that a Democratic candidate agrees with other Democrats most of the time - gasp!

    In the future, back up your opinions with useful and complete facts. Or is your editorial-bot making you toe the tabloid line 95% of the time?

    I'm cancelling my subscription. "

    Rah Rah wrote on Oct 31, 2008 2:44 PM:

    " Palin"s still ADJUSTING her medical records. She won't release them NOPE After her loss on Nov. 4 this will be another You Betcha!

    Palin is as dishonest as Joe the bank robber! She's a liar and evil woman "

    Cakes wrote on Oct 31, 2008 2:14 PM:

    " to: daedelus
    Maybe he has eaten crow pie. Who are you to make the rules. Better check your own bulb, before you start calling others dimwit. "

    daedelus wrote on Oct 31, 2008 1:38 PM:

    " There's eating "crow" and there's eating "humble pie", but there's no eating "crow pie". You dimwit. "

    daedelus wrote on Oct 31, 2008 1:35 PM:

    " Todd? Is that you? Todd? "

    Obama defectors.... wrote on Oct 31, 2008 12:55 PM:

    " Some top inside Obama campaign workers are defecting now and planning to vote for McCain/Palin. They are talking and what they are saying is not good for Obama. The Obama campaign is worried now because even their own internal polling is showing him falling behind with nowhere near enough point spread in the battleground states he needs to win. Apparently, the mainstream news polls, and the media are in collusion to create the ILLUSION of Obama winning. It will be so satisfying to watch the pundits eat crow pie....again. "

    Rusty wrote on Oct 31, 2008 10:08 AM:

    " Whatever happened to the medical records that Palin has so far failed to release? Makes one wonder... "

    Western Alaska wrote on Oct 31, 2008 8:36 AM:

    " Your editorial started out strong and civic. Then it got a little juvenile. Then you attempted to provide some lucidity to a strong and steady economic leadership argument under a McCain / Palin Administration - that was truly weak, uninformed and not at all useful.

    Hometown papers don't have to be fancy or non-partisan, but even for Alaska's standards (especially on the road-system) this was an embarrassing endorsement. "

    Mike wrote on Oct 31, 2008 8:30 AM:

    " I think it's neat that a local girl, Sarah P., has become famous. That she's famous for being the worst possible pick for VP in history is less wonderful.
    Calling Obama a socialist, while running the most heavily federally subsidized state in the country is ironic, at best. "

    Cakes wrote on Oct 31, 2008 8:06 AM:

    " To: JP
    You are hilarious, I read your comment outloud at my office we all got a good laugh. Your comment is everyones favorite. "if you want an all lawyer government, you're stupid! That will be the line of the day. Thanks for making our Halloween day a fun one. I can hear it all ready..."YOU'RE STUPID" hahaha "

    EW wrote on Oct 31, 2008 7:46 AM:

    " Stupid, shallow and ignorant are three words that springs to mind when reading your "endorsement". Everyone is entitled to speak their mind, but some just shouldn't. "

    jp wrote on Oct 31, 2008 6:07 AM:

    " all of the democratic party are Lawyers.
    what is the number one reason this country is so messed up? Lawyers!
    if you want an all lawyer government, you're stupid!
    vote for anyone but a lawyer, make a difference! "

    Matthew D. wrote on Oct 31, 2008 6:03 AM:

    " Let me remind you who was right about Iraq, and who said that it would be a "cakewalk." Let me remind you that we are now spending $10 billion monthly on an unnecessary war, while neglecting a legitimate war in Afghanistan. Let me remind you that McCain voted against the new GI Bill, which extends greater benefits to those who have had longer tours and less time between deployments. Let me remind you that they deserve our support; support is more than a magnetic ribbon.

    McSame voted the party line over 90% of the time. "

    USAF SGT wrote on Oct 31, 2008 5:11 AM:

    " I keep reading about McCain's military experience. I know they don't get much news up there as Palin is a joke. McCain, if not for NEPOTISM provided by real war heroes his father and grandfather he would have been serving on some mine sweeper. You DON"t go to flight school when you graduate 5thfrom the bottom of your Academy class. You don't get retained in "pilot training" after 1 crash, never mind the 4-5. You don't get rewarded for admitting to being a "war criminal" while a POW. He is an angry, crazed, mad man. Take him in Alaska. "

    Rob Roy wrote on Oct 31, 2008 4:49 AM:

    " "Gov.Palin is far better quailified"

    Are you sure you didn't mean "quayle-ified"? "

    Sally wrote on Oct 31, 2008 1:02 AM:

    " http://www.nraila.org/barackobama/barackobama4.htm?gclid=CIOJ3YDSyZYCFQhJagodTENDyw "

    If we are lucky wrote on Oct 31, 2008 12:02 AM:

    " If we are lucky Alaskans will prove they have integrity, and don't put up with bull like Palin and the state will vote democratic. Wouldn't that be great for Palin to come home to a state that voted for Obama. She and her truth squad would probably spin it and say the state voted Obama because of something McCain did, and not because of her. Maybe if she gets recalled as Gov. She can work at the Frontiersman as the publishers personal..... "

    BS wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:15 PM:

    " Can you say "Anchorage Times"? ByeBye. You blew it. "

    BS wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:30 PM:

    " Oh and BTW - are you saying you have to have been in combat to be CIC? What about if McCain wins and he dies - and Palin is president? That alone should be enough to print a retraction to your editorial. OMG I'm living an awake nightmare. "

    Cakes wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:53 PM:

    " I cancelled my subscription to the ADN when they endorsed Obama. Based on the McCain endorsement I will be calling the Frontiersman tomorrow to sign up. My guess is there are many, many people like 85 yr. old Aunt Bev in CA, who sits back, watches and listens then will be showing up at the polling booth on Tues. to vote McCain/Palin. It is almost pathetic to hear and read the verbose democrats spew their venom. Yes they are loud and obnoxious, but are there enough of them to overpower the silent majority. "

    Joe wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:47 PM:

    " While Palin is busy smearing Obama with lies with malicious glee, I wonder if the nineth commandment ever crosses her mind. You know, the one that says "You shall not bear false witness". "

    Mike wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:45 PM:

    " A recent poll found that 59% of Americans do not think Palin is qualified for the vice presidency. This poll is up by nine points since September. "

    akindependent wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:04 PM:

    " John McCain learned in 2000 that voting for his convictions could not get him elected. On virtually every major issue, he has change his position to the far right that he believes will get him elected. That is not integrity; nor is the campaign he has run in keeping with his honor as a military hero.

    I am an Alaskan; I know that the majority of Wasilla's citizens don't fall into the top 5% of American earners. You have helped ensure that they will once again vote against the best interests of their families. "

    Real American wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:11 PM:

    " Amazing that so many out-of-state Liberalcrats are scared of us and our amazing home town girl. Admittedly, we are not used to this type of scrutiny, what with being accustomed to straight talk, polite discussions, and knowing the difference between a "right" and a "privilege". While mayor of Wasilla, Sarah used the banquet room at my father-in-law's restaraunt once a week to speak to residents about whatever THEY believed was important, regardless of whether they liked/agreed with her or not. Many city government policies were influenced in this manner. Sarah is a truly honest leader. "

    MTRush wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:38 PM:

    " I agree McCain is the only choice. I am very disappointed there are no Leaders in this country at this time. Plain is the most qualified of the choices!
    We have forgotten what made our country the greatest since the Greeks or Romans. States rights are our heritage and the only recourse to going they way of the Greeks and Romans. Rid yourselves of the ovebearing feral government! Those that do not remember the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them! We are there! "

    Green wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:21 PM:

    " Regardless of whom I support, there is no denying the fact this is a terribly unprofessional endorsement. A paper is absolutely entitled to its opinion and may state it with as much bias as they wish -- after all, it's editoral, not news -- but you undermine your entire point when you resort to bitter, Morton-Downey name calling like "wimp" and "ultra-liberal Pelosi-bots." You've sapped your argument of its strength by blowing the cover on your own frustration and ignorance. Well done. "

    Whatever wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:20 PM:

    " Wow, endorsing McCain/Palin. Who would have ever imagined that! Most of us are still trying to figure out how either one of them are qualified to be elected. McCain has served in a Senate seat that has basically been uncontested for the last 26 years. Yet for some reason he can't seem to make it any farther. Huh? Wonder if that is because most people realize he is not qualified. As to Palin, well that one is self explanatory. Please, please, please, take her back. "

    Leigh wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:19 PM:

    " I see people saying McCain is
    a better choice for America during
    a war time situation due to the fact that he was in the military and fought in Viet Nam. Do you realize how long ago that was? How much has the warfare
    changed since then? I don't think John McCain is qualified to make any war
    time decisions based on his war time
    experiences from 40 years ago. "

    Joe the American wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:11 PM:

    " You say the economy is not Bush or the republicans fault because the Democrats "pushed legislation through in the Clinton era that loosened the credit restrictions and allowed banks and mortgage companies to make risky loans." You admit this legislation only "allowed" banks to make "risky" loans. If they were so risky, why were the banks making them in the first place? So before this legislation, banks didn't make risky loans. After the legislation,it was "hey, let's go make some risky loans!" A risky loan is a risky loan. They wanted to make $$. "

    Shamed wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:54 PM:

    " This Wasilla-mindset editorial simply proves that it is indeed the hick town that the Frontiersman was so offended to be portrayed as. Forget syntax, the facts are just wrong. I doubt there was an overall editorial discussion about whom to endorse, but instead simply the publisher's view - we can't endorse the non-Palin ticket! Golly! As an Alaskan I'm ashamed, because I know that the agenda is simply pro-Palin, not thought out, not considered, just a kiss on the behind of the governor who will be back in Wasilla soon. What else could you do (except think about it)? "

    I blame Wasilla wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:54 PM:

    " Wasilla elected Palin as mayor, which gave her a taste of political power. Wasilla gave her a leg up to Governor and then Alaska elected her!! Now, the entire country has to deal with Alaska's head-up-the-you-know-what choice.

    Take Palin back and you know what else? Secede if this is the best you have to offer. Enjoy the corruption in Alaska. "

    Allen wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:23 PM:

    " Gee BethAnn, get a grip. It isn't all that important whether it is toe the line or toeing the line. One thing for sure it is not towing the line. The point is Obama does not deviate far from the democrat line. "

    Barry wrote on Oct 30, 2008 5:53 PM:

    " Are you serious? How can you endorse that erratic old man for president and that whack job for vice president? "

    To BethAnn wrote on Oct 30, 2008 4:17 PM:

    " If you're going to criticize and call people names, at least know that your information is correct. In this case, it isn't.

    You TOE the line, as in putting your toe to the line. Now please keep your ignorance to yourself. "

    Rusty wrote on Oct 30, 2008 4:14 PM:

    " We will be shippin them Palins home ta ya'll real soon now, ya hear? You best be lockin away the silverware... "

    BJD wrote on Oct 30, 2008 3:50 PM:

    " Sorry, but NO.....please take her back!!!! "

    Not for Palin wrote on Oct 30, 2008 3:18 PM:

    " Your article states that the democrats pushed for deregulation, with Clinton signing on, leaves out the inconvenient fact that it was actually the republicans such as McCain and Phil Gram (McCain’s possible choice for treasury secretary) who pushed for deregulation of the banking and mortgage industry. In fact, McCain recently said that the health insurance industry should be deregulated as has the banking industry. There is certainly a lot of blame to go around, but you are DISHONEST when you don’t point out McCain, Gram, and others in the republican party have had a huge hand in "

    BethAnn wrote on Oct 30, 2008 3:16 PM:

    " "record of toeing the Democratic Party line"

    It should be "towing" you hillbillies.
    Can anyone in that State read and write? "

    Not for McCain wrote on Oct 30, 2008 3:14 PM:

    " Once McCain put Palin on the GOP ticket, he disqualified himself as a serious candidate for president. It shows a reckless disregard for our country since he’s really about getting elected which flies in the face of his country first motto. Since McCain is a 72 year old cancer survivor, we must take his running mate into account when making our decision. Palin is the least qualified VP candidate. I’m not willing to allow for on the job training as we did with Bush (look where that got us). Plus, McCain IS a warmonger "

    MadcityChick wrote on Oct 30, 2008 1:43 PM:

    " Sorry Alaska, you chose her as your Governor. That says a lot about your state. America does not want a President and VP both guilty of ethics violations in their political careers.
    America will not allow you to dump her on us now just because you've all come to the realization that not only is she no way near ready to be VP, you now see she has no business as your governor either.

    You'll have to keep her. America wants a new direction. One that isn't guided by hatred, fear, bigotry, corruption, lies or greed. "

    John wrote on Oct 30, 2008 1:42 PM:

    " Wow, this editorial is so poorly written and reasoned that, in conjunction with Sarah Palin's inability to utter a coherent sentence, I've come to the realization that you must not have schools in Wasilla. Is that right? If all the freebies you get from the oil companies and the lower 48 aren't enough for you, maybe you should borrow money to build a school instead of a hockey arena/mayor's house... "

    Harry Roy wrote on Oct 30, 2008 1:24 PM:

    " I note with interest that all the HATE comments come from Democrat 'supporters'.
    Didn't the 'Frontiersman' realise the awful mistake they made backing the by far most quailified man to be the next President. And should something happen,Heaven Forbid,then Mrs Sarah Palin will take over.
    Gov.Palin is far better quailified to be President then the two first-graders being offered by the Dimocrats. "

    K. Routledge wrote on Oct 30, 2008 1:13 PM:

    " "America needs as its Commander-in-Chief a warrior, not a wimp. McCain has fought for his country, has a military background and the experience to know that whatever anyone thinks about our war on terror in Iraq, that defeat is not an option."

    I would love to know how his "military background and...experience" has any given him any special insight into foreign policy. Obviously Obama had a much better idea of how this "war" in Iraq was going to go than McCain did. "

    sus wrote on Oct 30, 2008 1:09 PM:

    " Well... it's pretty well established that ms. sarah will be back. now... you take good care of her. don't look into the pipeline rigging; or the kids travel expenses; or who paid for the house; or all the high school chums on the payroll; or the per diem to live at home; etc., etc. etc. you folks take care of her. lol "

    MJS wrote on Oct 30, 2008 1:08 PM:

    " How are you doing with your $25 mil debt from Your former Mayor Sarah? "

    Lmg wrote on Oct 30, 2008 1:03 PM:

    " Considering this endorsement comes from a backwoods area, I give it no merit.

    The current mayor of Wasilla, has already embarrassed herself and your town by poorly showing in an interview how she does NOTHING.

    I guess the people of Alaska don't care that Palin abused her power by charging its citizens to have her husband and kids fly around the country for free... and that she charges the state every day she sleeps and eats at her own home.

    She will be back home on Nov. 5 "

    mommadona wrote on Oct 30, 2008 12:58 PM:

    " Wow.

    After your community has been mooched off of-snookered by this woman, you give a back-handed 'ok' to the old white man who allowed the rest of the United States see just what kind of chicanery is going on "Up North".

    Your library can't afford to buy books.
    I suppose that's a 'good, Republican value'...

    It'll be interesting when the Palin clan returns to the mooched house, into their struggling little town what was put in debt by Sister Sarah.

    I've lived in small towns.
    Would love to be a fly on the wall.... "

    Jim Wilke wrote on Oct 30, 2008 12:56 PM:

    " Amazing how quickly the Obama apologists leap into action and spam every blog and board. Why, it is almost as if they were being paid to respond with programmed answers. "

    Matt wrote on Oct 30, 2008 12:55 PM:

    " Did the frontiersman take into account of Governor Palin not qualified or ready to be president? Most likely because you don't cite a positive view of her. After all if she would have to take the oath of office which is possible, that would terrify me as a citizen.

    Though your endorsements means you are strictly looking at the candidates for president. By the way Obama is no way a wimp if your calling him that, and John McCain has gone more to the right recently, and not the maverick he used to be. "

    sbaffin wrote on Oct 30, 2008 12:47 PM:

    " So this is the October Surprise? Obama is doomed for sure now. "

    from ecuador wrote on Oct 30, 2008 12:37 PM:

    " It is so good to read all this comments.

    This gives me hope.

    I just feel sorry for the wasilla people.
    When the witch comes back to town, their life will be miserable.

    ecuador votes obama "

    Joel wrote on Oct 30, 2008 12:31 PM:

    " You say you are supporting McCain because of his military experience and firm belief that "defeat is not an option"--yet there is no conceivable way to "win" by military force in Iraq, where insurgents are only emboldened by the prolonged conflict and even the Iraqi government has said that all U.S. troops must leave by 2011.

    McCain's bravado amounts to nothing more than an unreasonable push to continue the illegal, fruitless invasion of a sovereign nation. What good is his military experience if he learned nothing from Vietnam? "

    GOPer wrote on Oct 30, 2008 12:26 PM:

    " This poorly written, poorly backed argument is yet another embarrassment to our crumbling party. "

    AKObama wrote on Oct 30, 2008 12:10 PM:

    " Wasilla is and always will be an embarrassment to Alaska. I voted Obama today! "

    Jack wrote on Oct 30, 2008 12:03 PM:

    " What is a Pelosi-Bot?
    You guys are going to get your Sarah Barracuda back, please keep her.
    I'm from MA where we grow them smarter. And, get this, our candidates buy their own clothes and pay or own family travels bills.
    I'm sure Wasilla is a lovely town, but based on this editorial, I can see where Ms. Palin got her talent for hateful, name-calling, and filthy campaigning. Congratulations on your latest export. "

    Louise wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:48 AM:

    " There are arguments to be made on both sides of the political fence, but the paper should employ someone with more than an 5th grade understanding of politics to make them. "

    Carl Castor wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:47 AM:

    " Alaska is going to get what it has coming. You welfare trailer trash are going to be shocked when your socialist mooching on the rest of us is cut off. "

    Bob wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:44 AM:

    " The report of this editorial raised my curiosity. After reading about it I struck how detached you are from the rest of America. I am also reminded that the lower 48 purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire. In simplistic terms the State was purchased for the good of overall US. What's your is ours and vice versa. Time to start sharing that social welfare oil check you all get up there with the rest of us! "

    Eric Anderson wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:43 AM:

    " Has anyone really looked at where the term "maverick" came from?

    "Samuel Maverick steadfastly refused to brand his cattle. Maverick's stated reason for not branding his cattle was that he didn't want to inflict pain on them. Other ranchers, however, suspected his true motivation was that it allowed him to collect any unbranded cattle and claim them as his own."

    That sounds like the McCain/Palin ticket. Unethical to the core. "

    Rhonda wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:41 AM:

    " McCain/Palin have told so many out right lies!! And she professes tobe a Christian!! Christians must e different in Alaska!! A true Christian does not lie!! Take her back Alaska!! "

    J. Diddly wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:02 AM:

    " Wow. And I thought Palin was dumb. Did Piper write this ed-duh-torial? "

    PA Obama Voter wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:50 AM:

    " Oh, no, we say she's gotta go
    Back to Wasilla
    Oh, no, those clothes ain't gonna go,
    Back to Wasilla

    Sorry, Blue Oyster Cult "

    Rick wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:48 AM:

    " Enough of this maverick stuff, already. I always thought a maverick was a cow too stupid to come home. Speaking of which, Alaska - do you know where your governor is??? "

    Anthony wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:45 AM:

    " Hello Alaska,

    I just wanted to say that I am glad to see that there are so many pepole up there who agree that we need Barack Obama as the next president of the United States. I came across this awesome video of Obama supporters from your state. it shows true patriotism as the crowd wearing red white and blue shirts forms into an image of old glory. A great demonstration of standing up for what you believe and showing patriotism need not be based on fear and hostility.
    http://mudflats.wordpress.com/2008/10/29/human-obama-logo-in-anchorage-video/ "

    DWH wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:37 AM:

    " Obama surrounds himself with the most knowledgable advisors. McCain/Palin claim that they are independent mavericks. A maverick, by definition, takes advice from no one. I have to opt for the candidate who seeks wise counsel, rather than the one who is the idealogue. "

    Chris wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:25 AM:

    " Name calling is really the best you can do? I thought most Alaskans were smarter than Palin, guess not.

    She's done a great job turning your state into a punchline btw, good luck with that! "

    Chanel for Obama.. wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:22 AM:

    " If you think that John McCain has the smarts and the know how to get us out of this economic slump, then your level of delusion is quite scary. John McCain knows NOTHING about how the economy actually works, and I wouldn't trust him to balance my checkbook. So don't worry, America WILL send a strong and hopeful message and vote to send John McCain back to the Senate and it will be a PLEASURE to send the enormously unqualified Gov. Sarah Palin BACK TO ALASKA on Nov.5th. Please keep her there. Thanks. "

    Matty wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:08 AM:

    " So, the hometown paper of the GOP VP candidate endorsed the ticket with the hometown girl...why is this surprising?? They still have to keep on living with her, don't they?

    As a VP candidate (barely mentioned in this op-ed), Mrs. Palin makes a great talk-show (game show?) host. Kudos, Wasilla!! "

    Gwyka wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:07 AM:

    " Juvenile name-calling and not one thoughtful word about what she adds to this ticket. Why is her own hometown paper telling folks not to focus on her?

    And how about this other, recent editorial re: the Mayor's race, "Given the recent history of less-than-above-board dealings with a developer and a drop in public confidence in city administration, choosing a captain to right this listing ship is a priority." Didn't she have something to do that whole mess? "

    Mark from Missouri wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:07 AM:

    " I pray that on Nov. 5 that Sarah is winging back to AK with her brood never to be seen again. She has set not only women, but the entire human race back decades. Please just go away. "

    Alex in San Diego wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:46 AM:

    " Ouch! I was hoping Gov. Palin was not truly representative of the average Wasillan. "

    Koree wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:38 AM:

    " The only point to which I agree is that voting is a VERY important responsibility- that is why I am voting for OBAMA/BIDEN.

    This editorial is a poorly written and lacks the integrity of a "responsible" newspaper.

    Fortunately, Nov. 4th will be here soon enough!

    Obama 08 "

    Rah Rah wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:35 AM:

    " Palin is a LOSER! so far she romanced Alaskans but our nation is much smarter. She ruined her political career by the firing of Monegan, her intentions were unethical and we lost respect.

    I for one have no intentions to overlook her lack of integrity and ethics. There are good people in Alaska who will better serve us. Remove Palin. "

    Mike wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:35 AM:

    " I understand Palin is the hometown favorite, but really, can anyone argue with a straight face that she's ready to be vice president, let alone president? There's just too much at stake in this election. We cannot afford to continue on the path we're headed and I can't justify rewarding the Republican party after the past 8 years. "

    california crone wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:29 AM:

    " For Richard S. -- no, the rest of Alaska is not this dumb. The biggest paper in the state, Anchorage Daily News, endorsed Obama.
    We can be thankful that Wasilla is only one tiny, ignorant, town. "

    The Lower 48 wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:28 AM:

    " Since you like Palin so much, we've decided to give her back to you. "

    Shauna wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:25 AM:

    " Oh, I get it. This must be one of those pro-America newspapers. Am I right?

    Why write a convincing editorial when you can just call the candidate you don't support a wimp?

    I think that many residents of Wasilla are embarrassed by this dribble. "

    JL wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:17 AM:

    " "America needs as its Commander-in-Chief a warrior, not a wimp."

    These people should stop writing and stick to shooting defenseless animals - it seems to be the only thing they are good at. "

    Eileen in Kansas wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:38 AM:

    " I feel sorry for you Alaskans being stuck with a governor who has more corruption scandals in progress than she has children.

    I understand you didn't know her well before she was elected on a wave of "reform." Well, the nation has vetted her for you.

    What are you going to do about it?

    Walt Monegan seems to be the only person of integrity involved in Troopergate. From my perspective he would make a great governor. "

    LionHeart wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:27 AM:

    " Barack has been pummeling that small man McCain for months, and will deliver a mighty KO punch next Tuesday. So what will that make McCain when he is utterly vanquished by a "wimp"?

    McCain likes to ride his high horse as if he were the only POW in Vietnam. There were thousands of them, many of whom died, some of whom were left behind. He speaks about his 'heroism' as if he were the only brave man in the world. Vanity and self-love are not part of the Code of Conduct.

    Palin is simply a joke. "

    NH MAN wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:13 AM:

    " Hey Just A Voter -

    You mean the hard questions like Katie Couric asks? "

    Sarah wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:07 AM:

    " Independent wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:50 PM:
    "Actually I do like Sarah Palin and her policies.She has one thing your hero the Kenyan Barack HUSSEIN Obama will never have INTEGIRITY."
    **
    Was it her INTEGRITY that lead to her second and most recent ethics investigation? As a further example of your ignorance - Barack Obama is an American, not a Kenyan. If you can't even keep that straight, that explains your support for Palin. Do they deliberately breed ignorance where you live? It appears so. "

    Julianne wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:00 AM:

    " Frankly, I'm surprised you folks can even spell up there if Palin is any measure. If you're impressed with Ms Palin, your standards are way too low.

    I look forward to the day when the divisive, racist, and obviously ignorant Ms Palin returns to Alaska. Good riddance. "

    swimlady wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:51 AM:

    " McCain "voted his consciene" I guess when he voted against equal pay; against the Ledbetter Act and when he wants to continue to lose so many lives and billions of dollars in Iraq, his conscince did not bother him. McCain once rejected the Repub platform of no abortions no matter what when running against Bush, now his conscience must be telling him that if a teenager gets raped by her relative, she has to keep the baby. That is how McCain was influenced by his conscience. Wow. "

    INTEGIRITY wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:50 AM:

    " C'mon, Alaska! Join the lower 48 once and for all. How? "...put the blame on the leadership of George W. Bush and Republicans." After all - fair's fair - from Fairbanks, Alaska to Fairhaven, Massachusets. It's the American way, dontcha know? You betcha! "

    doug wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:37 AM:

    " i voted for Nader. why not? McCain may be dead by the time '09 rolls around and Sarah Palin can't be trusted not to fill her cabinet positions with Wasilla whack jobs...oops, i meant relatives...but seriously, Barack has it in the bag. "

    BLUEEYEDGURLY FROM WASILLA wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:31 AM:

    " I LIVE HERE AND WASILLANS ARE IDIOTS FOR SUPPORTING PALIN. SHES A JOKE. THANK GOD IM NOT AS DUMB AS YOU PALIN BOTS. "

    LAURA wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:27 AM:

    " MCCAIN PALIN IS A DISASTEROUS CHOICE. THEY WOULD RUIN THE US AND CHANGE NOTHING! DIDNT VOTE FOR THEM AND NEVER WILL "

    irishspacemonk wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:27 AM:

    " As a long ago resident of Wasilla, where I grew up and read the weekly Frontiersman, I'm not surprised at this endorsement. What surprises me is that they couldn't make the endorsement without calling the next president of the United States a wimp. This just goes to show you that the foundation of Wasilla elite, Sarah Palin, is based on a limited world view that sees war and destruction as their only salvation. I'm just thankful I got out of the windy dust belt of Wasilla. "

    Dave from the lower 48 wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:17 AM:

    " Mr. Mat-Su on the comments here thinks major newspapers are liberal because they are owned by giant conglomerates? What? You think giant corporations are inherently liberal? Are you stupid or just soft in the head from all the free socialist cash Palin's been shoveling your way?

    My God, no wonder you jackbooted yahoos think Sarah and Todd Palin are so great. They're just as ignorant and illogical as the rest of you.

    Enjoy the fat debt and strip mall culture Palin left your town. "

    lieinveigleobfuscate wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:11 AM:

    " Oh no! What will Obama do without the endorsement of the Wasilla Coupon Review?

    And such lofty editorial language, I'm sure this is a first for the use of the term "wimp" in a presidential endorsement!

    You betch'a, Heck of a Job, and other played out quotes,

    LIO "

    kid5rivers wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:50 AM:

    " Your preamble:
    "Choosing the leader of the free world is an important responsibility, one we all share Nov. 4."

    Conclusion:
    POTUS leads the Free World.

    Recommendation:
    Endorse the one whom the Free World wants:-
    http://www.iftheworldcouldvote.com/ "

    Karen wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:47 AM:

    " "...we urge voters to remember...McCain, not Palin, is the Republican candidate for president...."

    You're right. He is. But unfortunately if he dies next year, we're stuck with President Lite 1.0. What I think is wimpy: McCain should have immediately rejected the spectacularly unqualified Palin back in August, and insisted to the GOP that he get a VP partner with a very deep understanding of the American political process and our economic situation. If he had, he could be winning this election. Fake folksiness isn't enough to fill in the grand canyon-sized gaps here. "

    Grainne Hussein from Maine wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:44 AM:

    " Gottta love you socialists up there in Alaska. You sure do have a good deal owning the state's oil reserves and earning from taxing them But down here in the lower 48, we don't get such royalties. There are a lot of problems to be solved. And we need a leader who is a deep thinker, and one who has shown us throughout his career, though not as long as the 72 year old McCain's, he is a dedicated, wise, and decisisve public servant. Please retrieve your gov asap!!! "

    Paul Dobroski wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:35 AM:

    " Yeah! You tell them Frontiersman! Lets get they guy wo thought the Iraq war would be quick and we would be greated as liberators! Lets get they guy who calls himselve a de-regulator!

    To heck with the otehr 222 papers endorsing Obama, I am glad you joind the ranks of the 102 stong enough to stand up with lies and false beliefs! "

    Karen wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:26 AM:

    " So if Fearless Leader McCain dies in office, we get.....Sarah Palin??? What will she do, wink away America's problems? Shop them away at Neiman-Marcus?

    Unfortunately you told us nothing about her other than the fact that she is entertaining. Believe me, Americans already know that.

    An editorial endorsement should explain WHY candidates running for office are qualified. If you want anyone outside of Wasilla to take this endorsement seriously, perhaps you should have spent a little more time evaluating Palin's qualifications to step up as President if necessary. (GOP, are you listening?) "

    Alanposting wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:24 AM:

    " Remind me please if this is the town with 6,000 people.....while your at it please let me know the IQ of the town.... "

    Richard S wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:24 AM:

    " Wow.......I though only Palin was a wack job. Now, I see it's all of Alaska. "

    Vincent wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:23 AM:

    " I had the privilege of visiting the Wasilla area for the summer solstace skydiving boogie several years ago.

    It was a beautiful part of this great country and I had a great time.

    It is unfortunate that something as ugly as Sarah Palin could come from such a place. You have my sincere condolences. "

    Owl Socks wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:11 AM:

    " What actual "news"paper would use the phrase Pelosi-bot?!?!?

    If this is the intellectual repertoire of the local reporters, I am no longer surprised by Palin's perpetual lack of sophisticated speech. "

    Russell wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:08 AM:

    " It such a pathetic endoresement. I leads me to beleive that they actually dont believe in Palin/McCain and deep down know that Obama/Biden is just the better ticket..

    This publication is a joke, Read a endoresement from a Credible souce, a highly conservative newspaper: http://digg.com/2008_us_elections/Finacial_Times_Obama_is_the_better_choice "

    Louise wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:03 AM:

    " This "wimp" -- me -- with 3 friends and loved ones serving in Iraq right now, and who survived a suicide terrorist bombing in Beirut while serving my country, supports the brave and brilliant Barack Obama.

    You shame yourselves, the city of Wasilla and the State of Alaska with your crass words.I hope you show more professionalism for your future endorsements. "

    Cindy wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:00 AM:

    " Wow! The Frontiersman and Sarah are both cut from the same mold. Both are name callers, unintelligent and frankly an embarrassment to the rest of us in Alaska. It is your right to endorse whichever candidate you choose and I will defend it to the world, but you know this will be read by millions and the paper could have done a much better job. "

    OMG wrote on Oct 30, 2008 5:54 AM:

    " I came across this article whilst surfing the 'Net -- and thought I was enjoying a good, satirical piece. It's only upon reading other comments that I realized it was not. How sad. On so many levels. "

    steve wrote on Oct 30, 2008 5:51 AM:

    " thank god for oil or the people of wassilla would be in poverty like other parts of the county, you know the one the first dude want's nothing to do with!! "

    op wrote on Oct 30, 2008 5:34 AM:

    " The only reason you indorse Republican John McCain is because Palin is from Wasilla. This is the only reason!!!! DAH!
    My father taught me from the very beginning to vote the strongest PERSON NOT THE PARTY. You do not impress me at all. What family member of Palin do you belong to?
    Already voted for Obama/Binden "

    Bruce Hartman wrote on Oct 30, 2008 5:10 AM:

    " You have it all wrong. Obama is the second coming of Kennedy and he is the only person who can pull us all together to start getting us out of this mess. Remember who put us there in the first place.
    McCain reminds me of Capt. Queeg and his sidekick is a disgrace and a very loose cannon. Very poor judgment to pick her. "

    Ken Horne wrote on Oct 30, 2008 2:57 AM:

    " I applaud your decision to support John McCain and Sarah Palin.Strangely this news didn't get the MSM clearing the front pages like when that poor soul in Anchorage choose the wrong horse,as usual.I note a few negative views here.May I suggest they go to 'colony14.net' and have a good read of Obi's timeline.Should help to clear quite a few minds.As for the 'infomercial', nothing they advertise ever works and is often already broken when you get.This one is broke already and if you buy it you will be stuck with it for 4 long years!No credit possible. "

    C Robert wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:12 PM:

    " I love that Alaska is the only socialist state in the union... "

    To independent wrote on Oct 29, 2008 5:43 PM:

    " First how do you equate spending thousands of state money on daughters travel under the guise of stae business INTEGRITY. Or report that found she abused power. Sure Wooten is bad and needs to be fired but iusing office the way she did just bad. Face it she is not all she is made out to be. Secondly I am not from New York. I live, work and vote in Wasilla. I live within 2 miles of the Palin's so I know more than you think. Don't assume everybody against Palin is an outsider. "

    Patricia wrote on Oct 29, 2008 3:31 PM:

    " McCain and Palin insults my intelligence! All you have to do is watch the news, go on line factcheck.com as well as many other sights and you'de see how comfortable they are at telling bold faced lies and 1/2 truths. It shows how desparate they are. I've voted over 30 years straight rep. but not this year. I don't see much chrisitanity from how they are running their campaigne.Wake up people. I'm ashamed of both of them and hope Palin finds here way home soon! "

    Independent wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:50 PM:

    " In response to maxkat and to to independent.Actually I do like Sarah Palin and her policies.She has one thing your hero the Kenyan Barack HUSSEIN Obama will never have INTEGIRITY.Have you New Yorkers ever heard of it? Your minds are smaller than the print in the public comments.HA!HA!HA! "

    Tracy W wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:49 PM:

    " Here's a helpful, nonpartisan link for info about the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, which repealed Glass-Steagall regulations:

    http://banking.senate.gov/conf/

    And here is a specific record of the vote on Gramm-Leach-Bliley:

    http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:7h3FxifaQnQJ:www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd%3Fvote%3Ds1999-105+gramm-leach-bliley+vote&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us&client=safari "

    Tracy W wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:32 PM:

    " The editorial's assertions about the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act need clarification. Republican Phil Gramm's legislation, which repealed the remnants of the regulatory 1933 Glass-Steagall Act, was cosponsored by two Republicans and passed 54-44 along party lines (favored by Republicans) in the Senate and 343-86 (also favored by Republicans) in the House. The final Senate vote after differences in the two bills were worked out: 90-8-1 and in the House: 362-57-15. The legislation, which was veto-proof because it passed by more than two-thirds' majority, was signed by President Clinton on Nov. 12, 1999. John McCain voted for Gramm-Leach-Bliley and Joe Biden voted against "

    RahRah wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:34 PM:

    " McCain Palin - what has our nation stooped to? Both of these "Mavericks" will cause nothing but chaos and discord. Neither are intelligent enough to listen and communicate, they're too busy trying to be difficult. It's got to be their way and ya know they're not right most of the time, I would be so afraid of their leadership. Don't even believe they're on the same page. Palin is a liar and deceitful I wouldn't trust her with my dog. "

    Ben wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:27 PM:

    " Yes! I'll vote for Obama because although he has been caught in too many lies to list...he sounds GREAT when he talks! Also, he's a liberal and that's all that matters! He's never balanced a budget for anything even as large as a hot-dog stand, but I'm going to trust him to fix the economy! I'll gladly give the government as much of my money as they can steal to 'help those less fortunate'! And I know that if we sit around and sing "Koom-by-ah" with terrorists they'll begin to like us! "

    To independent wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:40 AM:

    " How stupid is that to vote for a vice president with no regard to who is really running. Come on. That is fine if you like Palin but to cast a vote simply because you are a Valley resident only shows how ignorant and blinded Valley folks are and I know a lot of them that are close friends of Palin's that will vote because of jut that. Friendship. Please get informed and vote for the overall good of the country. If you feel McCain is best then so be it. But don't vote just because Palin is Wasillan. "

    Joe wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:37 AM:

    " What a poorly written article, bordering on sophomoric. How embarrassing for ourr paper and our community "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Oct 29, 2008 8:56 AM:

    " Independent..."Please make this print large enough to easily read." Look into something called "bifocals." They were invented by one of John McCain's classmates, Ben Franklin, on soon may be affordable to you under and Obama health care plan. "

    Independent wrote on Oct 29, 2008 8:36 AM:

    " This time we truly are faced with a choice of the lesser of two evils.I will vote for Sarah Palin and that other guy McCain.Without Sarah my vote would be third party.Please make this print large enough to easily read.Public input is valuable!!!!! "

    Jim from Boston wrote on Oct 29, 2008 6:45 AM:

    " Yeah, I want a guy who's had his brains fried and is still trying to win the Vietnam war handling our foreign policy. Please.

    John McCain -- the Republican Max Schmeling.

    ... and Sarah helped, a lot. "

    Concerned resident wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:59 AM:

    " I agree, this Frontiersman editorial is an extremely poorly written piece. Further, the economic debacle is primarily due to the deregulation put forth by Phil Gramm, a very close and intimate friend of John McCain. In fact, he was on McCain's team until Gramm called America "A nation of whiners" a few months ago when some of us had begun to lose jobs, and homes to forclosure! Shame on The Frontiersman for despicable name caling, a distortion of the facts, and yellow journalism! "

    Concerned resident wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:46 AM:

    " When prominent Republicans like C.C. Goldwater, Christopher Buckley, Susan Eisenhower, and Colin Powell have endorsed Obama, what does this say about what McCain supporters do not know? They recognize that Obama is fiscally responsible, and has picked the most talented and qualified advisors and V.P. They understand that only Obama has the steady temperament, sound judgement, and strength of character to lead America at this time of grave economic crisis. "

    Valley Guy wrote on Oct 28, 2008 8:45 PM:

    " Good job Frontiersman. The liberal media can fool most of the sheep in the Nation, but Your editorial was spot on. Refreshing to know that not everyone has lost there minds. Go McCain/Palin "

    Googled-it wrote on Oct 28, 2008 3:23 PM:

    " We are Morons...what did you do? Google "Glass Stiegel Act" and read only the first entry? Fortunately, we Alaskans do take the time to do our research which is why we are very disappointed in the Frontiersman for posting such a poor letter. Portions of the GS-Act have been slowly repealed since the 1970's. And it was a republican-led congress, through a bipartisan effort, that completed the final repeal in the late 90's. I guess we can go around pointing fingers all day, but I ask again, through what specific acts has McCain demonstrated his ability to be president? "

    Wasilla Resident wrote on Oct 28, 2008 2:57 PM:

    " Is this the official endorsement of the Frontiersman? What an embarrassing and unprofessional editorial. There is nothing wrong with publishing an endorsement for whatever political candidate this paper chooses- that's the beauty of free speech in the United States. But next time you endorse a candidate, Frontiersman, please leave out the name calling that only middle schoolers would think of as clever. With this paper being read by people all over the country during this election season, this editorial is an embarrassment for Valley residents, no matter their political affiliation. "

    To uninformed moron wrote on Oct 28, 2008 2:56 PM:

    " Typical of right-wing blowhards, you are here repeating uninformed opinions of the doper, Rush Limbaugh. For your information the Glass-Steagall Act was from the 1930's and was a safeguard between banks and the stock market. It was brought on as a safe-guard after Hoover's failed administration. (great depression) The repeal of it wasn't initiated by the Democratic party. It was repealed by a group of Republicans, the sponsor Phil Gramm, is most responsible for it. The repeal passed the Republican controlled congress by a large margin. You, Mr. Uninformed Moron condemed your own party for this problem. "

    GAPeach wrote on Oct 28, 2008 2:38 PM:

    " I guess it's correct to assume that Alaskans are not experiencing the economic crunch the rest of the US is facing; which was initiated by the oh-so conserviative Republicans. Foreclosures on the rise, gas price fluxuations, increase cost in education and even groceries! Go ahead, endorse the Republican idots using the Bush-McCain politics and watch the rest of your savings dimenish over the next 4 years! "

    This is just more junk wrote on Oct 28, 2008 2:38 PM:

    " This is just more junk written by Kari Sleight and Greg Johnson in their continued effort to kiss Palin's butt! If Palin was from Kentucky or Florida or Arizona, Th Frontiersman would endorse Obama just like every other newspaper in America. "

    valerie wrote on Oct 28, 2008 2:36 PM:

    " oh, now i remember why i don't buy this newspaper. "

    Fact wrote on Oct 28, 2008 2:24 PM:

    " Fact is the dems did go on Fox. Obama was the only one brave enough to go on O'Reilly. Fact # 2 read page 4 of the Frontiersman. A WICK publication. This paper is also owned by a big corporate company. So get informed before you spout off. "

    NotThatDumb wrote on Oct 28, 2008 2:00 PM:

    " Please don't tell me that it was Frontiersman editorial staff that wrote this piece. They are better than that. Who was the author? I had hoped to read proven examples of Mr. McCain's leadership and learn how a McCain presidency would benefit us here in Alaska. The last thing I expected to read in my hometown paper was a piece of canned national party-line drivel that's used in desperation when they know that their candidate cannot stand on its own. "

    excuse me wrote on Oct 28, 2008 1:00 PM:

    " Everyone is entitled to an opinion and the Frontiersman can certainly endorse who they wish.
    But as far as accuracy about the economy and who is responsible, this piece is fairly uninformed. The editorial comments from this paper usually make me shake my head in disbelief.
    A few years ago, the Frontierman was one of the best newspapers in the state and the editorial department was top notch. What in the world has happened? "

    Uninformed morons wrote on Oct 28, 2008 12:53 PM:

    " is what I call the majority of posters on this site. What are all you freedom hating people doing in Alaska? Do yourselves a favor and google the Glass Stiegel Act, if you would like to know the truth. Turn off the TV and step outside and take a breath of fresh air, you might be surprised how much clearer you can think. I applaud the Frontiersman for it's truthful endorsement. The choice is simple; in a time of war do you want someone that has never even led a cub scout troop or a combat vet? "

    Wow wrote on Oct 28, 2008 9:48 AM:

    " Paper-thin partisan talking points passed off as informed opinion? This editorial is an affront to thinking people everywhere.

    Clearly, you all are entitled to your opinion. But with national eyes on Palin's hometown newspaper, the least you could do is mount something other than a superficial, quasi-factual defense of that opinion.

    What an embarrassment. "

    Ed H wrote on Oct 28, 2008 9:37 AM:

    " You gotta be kidding me..this Editorial is written like a teenage girl angry at her ex-boyfriend. The name calling and finger pointing is pure childish. So, you're saying if you don't serve in the Military you cannot be president now? Well, how about saying if you don't go to a real collage like Harvard, you can't be president? "

    Freedom of speech wrote on Oct 28, 2008 8:52 AM:

    " I don't have a problem with a paper putting out an editorial, but this letter is pure drivel. The pseudo-facts pointed out by the author are ridiculous. Blaming Clinton for the actions of a Republican controlled Senate and Congress is a blatant rewriting of history. And using a phrase like “ultra-liberal Pelosi-bots” further demonstrates the sheer biased-ignorance of the author.

    The author has failed to site one factual example of why McCain is the best choice for the future of our country. "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Oct 28, 2008 7:44 AM:

    " Mat-su....a write in for Hillary is still better that a vote for McCain, so do that if you must. "

    Mr. Mat-Su wrote on Oct 28, 2008 7:39 AM:

    " I congratulate the Frontiersman for taking the lead in Alaska. Not many newspapers know the truth, most being owned by huge conglomerates, who are very liberal in opinions. But I can see the subscriptions to the Frontiersman going up and the A.D.N. going down. It's good to be associated with the smartest area in the state... "

    Mat-Su wrote on Oct 28, 2008 7:26 AM:

    " Given the choice the Democrat did, there is only one real choice for the same SAFE, FREE, American that we enjoy now.
    That of course is John McCain. With all the unknowns circling Barry Obama, you would have to be crazy to vote for him. Maybe in another couple of months, if the media would actually ask the same questions of him as they do the Republicans. And find out some answers to do with his questionable aspects .
    But not at this time.
    I would rather write in Hillary "

    Fred wrote on Oct 28, 2008 7:07 AM:

    " I wonder what the comments will be when this story gets published locally:

    McCain calls on Sen. Stevens to step down
    Alaska senator ‘has broken his trust with the people,’ candidate says.

    The underdogs are turning against each other! "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Oct 28, 2008 6:08 AM:

    " RE: "The shakiness of the nation’s economy is another reason we need McCain in the White House." Really? Is that when you want to hire the guy who say's "I'm not good on the economy." The guy who as the economy is spiraling like his jet in 'nam says "the fundamentals are fine." The guy who's economic advisor, Phil Grahm, is on CNN's most wanted list of people responsible for the economic collapse & who also said our economic troubles were "psychological" and called us "a nation of whiners." McCain is NOT the guy. "

    Just a Voter wrote on Oct 28, 2008 4:24 AM:

    " You are so quick to judge Palin on everything, not enough experience but what if any experience does Obama have?? Absolutely none. He was an orgainzer for Gods sake. And by the way, Fox news ALWAYS has two sides of the story not just one. The problem is the Dems won't come on because they don't like to be asked the hard questions..the same questions that is asked of McCain and Palin. And thanks to the Frontiersman for standing up for what is RIGHT. Screw the Daily News "

    Mind of your own wrote on Oct 28, 2008 12:34 AM:

    " I wonder if Fox News sends talking points to the Frontiersman every day or just weekly. "

    Real Valley resident wrote on Oct 27, 2008 11:19 PM:

    " Pure crap. Did anyone ever think you would not endorse McCain/Palin. You are quick to quote 95% record for Obama but won't dare mention 90% record of McCain. You tout experience of McCain but think about it. If he dies Palin becomes pres. Do you really think she has experience to lead the free world. No way! I suppose you think Ted got railroaded. This editorial/endorsement is the biggest piece of B.S so far. I strongly urge everybody to boycott this paper for their continued bias and ignorance. "

    Fred Nelius wrote on Oct 27, 2008 9:58 PM:

    " The conservative Republicans have pushed the pendulum way too far in their direction over the past 8 years. Allowing McCain to push it further for another 4 years would be a huge mistake. I am proud to say that I have already voted for Barack Obama and Joe Biden because they will lead us in the direction that we need to go. "

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