Ominously, this election demonstrated that the Democrat machine has come to mimic the old U.S.S.R., in that it now reserves unto itself the right to lie, to cheat and to commit any act to further its own ends. Democrat tactics were on full display this time: American electoral probity be darned. There was voter registration fraud, ballot fraud, bureaucratic corruption, media malfeasance and ballot-count manipulation. They likely took millions in illegal donations, talked the economy downward and fiddled with the stock market too. It was a perfect feast of “coincidences” for them. While most Democrats are misguided, some are plainly evil.
Democrats and too many Republicans are now running this train on the same track in the same direction, which makes any operational differences inconsequential and moot. Liberalism would have nothing to plunder if conservatism did not build it first. It’s past time for prudent conservatives to get real. Moderate Republicanism has become nothing more than political elevator music. You hear it, more or less, but it never moves you to hum along. It’s never that song you can’t get out of your head all day. Moderate Republicanism comes coated with Teflon — it’s just non-stick political white noise.
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All that America ever was and is supposed to be seems to be quietly drifting away like smoke trails in the night sky after a Fourth of July fireworks display. Capitalism, the beleaguered U.S. Constitution, common sense, granddad’s America and conservatism are long overdue for a bailout.
What we have here is a Republican house full of irreconcilable differences. Therefore, it’s imperative that Republican liberal-lite moderates and squishy-spined country-clubbers be abandoned to go their own way. The distinction between right and left must be made sharp, clear and unequivocal. If America is to stand a chance — provided it’s not already too late — then conservatism must be unencumbered to stand free on its own honest merit. The GOP has reached critical mass. Let good, old-fashioned conservatism be the detonator.
Governor Palin, with the greatest of urgency, please consider a very public exploration toward forming a new national conservative party. Conservatives love you. The left — regardless of party affiliation — fears you. America needs you. One of life’s most fruitful maxims is that it never hurts to ask. So, governor, ask away. Pull a Reagan on them. Go online straight to the people. Explore the organizational practicalities and possibilities for this idea. Conservatives are hungry for their prophet. I’ll bet they’ll pledge to you $100 million in the first month in spite of the economy.
In a moment just made for a genuine American maverick, nothing may be as powerful as a Palin whose time has come.
John Knapp Jr.
O’Brien, Fla.
Comments
309 comment(s)Pia wrote on Mar 21, 2009 10:31 AM:
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THX :-), Pia. "
Missy from Mississippi wrote on Jan 5, 2009 4:30 PM:
poor Missy wrote on Jan 5, 2009 3:44 PM:
to HaHaHa... wrote on Jan 5, 2009 3:42 PM:
HaHaHaHaHaHa wrote on Jan 5, 2009 2:15 PM:
" to the 'to AJ maroon'
Maroon? MAROON?? Were you looking for the term "moron".
Looks like you're the real moron. "
Oh brother wrote on Jan 5, 2009 2:10 PM:
Even legitimate Conservative journalists jumped ship on this election. "
To Poor girl wrote on Jan 5, 2009 2:06 PM:
If Palin can't manage her own personal finances on her salary to properly clothe her family in a way typical America finds acceptable, we have no reason to entrust her with OUR money.
Palin should've said no freebies for ethical reasons--and held her ground--you know, like a maverick would. McCain would've respected that.
And now, he and the RNC are rightfully horrified at her gluttony. "
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Jan 5, 2009 10:01 AM:
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Jan 5, 2009 9:51 AM:
My guess is he's more like Palin who claims to read "vast media" and "all of them"...when in reality she and Ed probably read very little. "
Poor girl wrote on Jan 4, 2009 9:38 PM:
So let me get this straight; McCain calls us Palin and says "join me in my campaign as my VP". She doesn't have anywhere near the financial wherewithall as anybody else, so she's supposed to say "oh gee, I would love to but I just can't because I can't afford those things you guys have! Sorry!" Even after the RNC OFFERS TO PURCHASE these items at McCain's behest, she's supposed to say "Sorry, can't do it! Can't run for VP because I won't accept your offer for clothes!" How STUPID is that?! "
Hey ED wrote on Jan 4, 2009 9:35 PM:
Edwardfrom AZ wrote on Jan 4, 2009 2:49 PM:
" Hey Ed, pick up a newspaper once in awhile. Or watch the news (and just looking at headlines doesn't count.) Maybe try something other than MSNBC or The New York Times (both of which fall short of a comic book in terms of actually reporting the news). I know how much people enjoy holding your hands over your eyes and ears, but nevertheless it's matter of fact that Palin paid for or returned the clothes the RNC got for her. "
Hardly a matter of fact, actually fiction. "
What a sap wrote on Jan 4, 2009 9:23 AM:
'Unjustifiable half-truths and lies'? Really? Which parts? The amount the DNC spent on the convention? The political parties paying for clothes (and hairdressers, and make-up artists, etc)? Which part exactly isn't correct? Or do you live under a rock somewhere? Because if had followed the campaign, you would have read that the RNC pretty much stated 'we're getting you some clothes!' and that's the way it was! And why don't YOU address the fact that Palin already returned or paid for those clothes? Yeah, 'baloney' is right! It's what's between your ears! "
GOP DONOR wrote on Jan 4, 2009 3:06 AM:
When I give money to the GOP I expect them to utilize funds responsibly--not waste them as they did this election.
Considering the catastrophic losses this election cycle and the misspending of funds to clothe Palins, et al, safe to say dollars should've gone to ads and other promotions instead.
The GOP's in dire straits. The rift between the poor, loudmouthed hillbilly faction and the educated wealthy who donate, will drive a permanent divide in the next 4 years. Watch. "
To Missy wrote on Jan 4, 2009 1:08 AM:
Doing what one is 'told to do' doesn't sound very mavericky to me. Sounds very hang-dog submissive, dumb. Not exactly leadership material, huh? I deserve better than that--as do all Americans.
Had McCain directed she jump off a cliff...would she have...because she was 'told to'?
Americans aren't buying Palin. In fact, they're still laughing at her. End of story. "
Missy from Mississippi wrote on Jan 3, 2009 6:08 PM:
To AJ wrote on Jan 3, 2009 2:29 PM:
Answer the question: Why didn't the Palin wear their own clothes like everyone else? "
Missy from Mississippi wrote on Jan 3, 2009 12:41 PM:
AJ wrote on Jan 3, 2009 11:49 AM:
2) Did you donate money to the RNC? This wasn't taxpayer money, you know. Unless you donated money to the RNC, what do you care? If you did (which I doubt) then you're agreeing to let the RNC use it how they see fit. Anyone note how much the DNC spent on their convention compared to the RNC? "
to Dave wrote on Jan 3, 2009 11:43 AM:
to Gander wrote on Jan 3, 2009 11:40 AM:
To Dave wrote on Jan 3, 2009 9:23 AM:
By the way, nobody's upset about the fact the McCain's, Obama's, Biden's and Clinton's have money to pick up their own tab when buying expensive clothing, and the class not to take freebies. The McCain's and Clinton's in particular, have more money to throw around for such things...that doesn't stop the other families from dressing nicely and paying their own way in life. "
Dave wrote on Jan 3, 2009 2:34 AM:
What a clown wrote on Jan 3, 2009 2:30 AM:
jp wrote on Jan 2, 2009 9:58 PM:
i'm guessing his promise to the cuban government would be in trade of cuban cigars to the white house!
how can he make clutch decisions if he can't even carry through with quitting smoking?
or is he taking lessons of the finer points of a cigar in the whitehouse with interns from bill clinton? "
Cathy H wrote on Jan 2, 2009 8:53 PM:
Gander wrote on Jan 2, 2009 4:38 PM:
You say--
" Well, to borrow an annoying and unnecessary standard we see so much in this room; I demand proof and that you cite your sources wherein the report of Michelle's expensive hotel tabs was proven false! "
Soooo.. let's say someone wrote in here saying Sara Palin's really a man who sleeps with women. By your description, it would be '...an annoying and unneccessary standard' to expect the person to back it up? That it's ok to say that--true or not?
Just wondering. "
Hey Goose wrote on Jan 2, 2009 4:11 PM:
When in this country did it become acceptable not to offer proof to back up accusations? That's so very Palin! This is the United States of America. We live by higher standards than that. Hence Palin (and her lies) were resoundingly rejected. She/they lack integrity.
I haven't seen one person in opposition to Palin here refuse to back up their claims. I have yet to see one Palin supporter back up what they say using sources. They cowardly disappear when one challenges them. "
Edward from AZ wrote on Jan 2, 2009 4:05 PM:
" Hey Ed, pick up a newspaper once in awhile. Or watch the news (and just looking at headlines doesn't count.) Maybe try something other than MSNBC or The NY Times (both of which fall short of a comic book in terms of actually reporting the news). I know how much people like you enjoy holding your hands over your eyes ears, but it's matter of fact that Palin paid for/returned the clothes the RNC got for her. "
Fact? Fact? Truley you jest. Your proof is where? "
TO HEY ED wrote on Jan 2, 2009 3:45 PM:
Not sure why you like to hold your hands over your eyes and ears and not read any news, but...what people are angry about is WHY PALIN DIDN'T WEAR HER OWN CLOTHES IN THE FIRST PLACE--LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE.
Not one Palin supporter blogging onto the Frontiersman site has explained why Palin, husband, kids and impregnator TOOK THE CLOTHES IN THE FIRST PLACE. Do these people run around stark naked all the time? Are they such hillbilly poor trash that they can't afford clothes?? Why take clothes with donated funds?!? "
To whats good for the goose wrote on Jan 2, 2009 3:39 PM:
http://www.observer.com/2008/media/consider-posts-lobster "
Edward from AZ wrote on Jan 2, 2009 12:18 PM:
" Ed from AZ;
"should have been home with the kids?" Oh, that's cute. If the pendulum isn't one way where it's the woman that should "be home with the kids", now it's the man. My wife and I both work, yet somehow have straight-A kids that receive compliments from teachers, strangers and such. But I suppose one of us should 'be at home'? "
Kudos to you & wife for supurbly raising your children. Todd & kids should have been home, and using own clothes, attending school. "
Hey ED wrote on Jan 2, 2009 9:13 AM:
whats good for the goose.. wrote on Jan 2, 2009 9:10 AM:
To 101 wrote on Jan 2, 2009 3:36 AM:
We do things differently in the United States of America. You must be so unhappy living here. "
Ben C wrote on Jan 1, 2009 8:04 PM:
"should have been home with the kids?" Oh, that's cute. If the pendulum isn't one way where it's the woman that should "be home with the kids", now it's the man. My wife and I both work, yet somehow have straight-A kids that are the cause of frequent compliments from teachers, strangers and such. But I suppose one of us should 'be at home'? "
fishminder wrote on Jan 1, 2009 7:23 PM:
Edward from AZ wrote on Jan 1, 2009 5:18 PM:
" Hey Ed,
Sarah gave some of the clothes back and paid for others. Hillary refused (indignantly so, actually) after she was ASKED to do so by the DNC! And while we're on the subject, how about the day that Michelle Obama gave a short speech wherein she stated 'some are gonig to have to learn to live with less ...."
You should write fiction, your stories are funny but not factual. "
Hey ED wrote on Jan 1, 2009 4:00 PM:
Sarah gave some of the clothes back and paid for others. Hillary refused (indignantly so, actually) after she was ASKED to do so by the DNC! And while we're on the subject, how about the day that Michelle Obama gave a short speech wherein she stated 'some are gonig to have to learn to live with less so everybody can have a piece of the pie', then went back to the Waldorf Astoria hotel suite and ordered up a $400+ 'snack' for herself to be delivered to her room? Seems the Obamas have learned from the Clintons. "
Edward from Az wrote on Jan 1, 2009 12:44 PM:
" I remember the whole thing with the money that Hillary demanded the DNC spend on her and daughter during Bill's campaign. It was big news for about a day and a half. I remember right, they kept it all and ...... Funny how people get amnesia when it's the other party that does the same thing. "
Well then, the Maverick should have refused the clothes to prove she is better. Esp silk boxers for 1st Dude, who shoulda been home with school kids, but then .... "
jp to all of you freaks wrote on Jan 1, 2009 11:36 AM:
keep thinking that the next administration will perform miracles, just like jesus will save you with your credit card payment!
i fear that normal ,hard working people, are going to have to keep footing the bill for all of you Obamatards!
this ought to get you up in a huff! "
Ben C wrote on Jan 1, 2009 3:48 AM:
Scott in Oregon wrote on Dec 31, 2008 10:02 PM:
Dave wrote on Dec 31, 2008 9:49 PM:
Back to the 90s wrote on Dec 31, 2008 9:47 PM:
101 wrote on Dec 31, 2008 9:41 PM:
For jp regarding smoking wrote on Dec 31, 2008 8:06 PM:
Laura Bush is a chain smoker as is her mother-in-law, and so was Jackie Kennedy. Eisenhower smoked 4 packs a day. More than half of US presidents have smoked.
Just thought you;d like to know jp. All those smokers--and the country remains remarkably intact, in spite of everything. "
Strange Palins wrote on Dec 31, 2008 6:35 PM:
Two? You can only name TWO governors and you act like...THIS is the norm?
Dontcha kinda think that if Alaskans wanted Anchorage to be the capital--they'd you know--get off their butts and change the state's constitution? And wouldn't you expect the governor to initiate a discussion about that rather than quietly manipulate things to HER convenience while collecting a per diem?
What a bunch of kool-aid drinking, sheep there seems to be in Alaska! "
To jp wrote on Dec 31, 2008 3:06 PM:
unlike reagan, however, obama has vowed NOT to smoke in the White House. at least he has concern for other people's lungs. "
To Back to the 90s wrote on Dec 31, 2008 3:04 PM:
Rantings like yours are just what Independents and Democrats have had to endure while trying to lead this country out of an incredible mess--and just what made it so easy to beat the Republicans this last election. "
To 101 wrote on Dec 31, 2008 2:25 PM:
Ever hear of the terms slander or libel? We use them in this country for a reason--so people can't lie about others, without legal recourse.
So, if you've a problem backing up vicious remarks you make about others, you may want to pause and think about it first. In other words, prove what you say about others--or shut up. "
Uh-huh wrote on Dec 31, 2008 2:16 PM:
If I were going to paste my baby's picture out there for money, thereby selling it's soul without his permission, his soul would be priceless. $300k looks pretty chintzy considering...
But the thing is, jp, I'm different. I would never exploit a child like that. It would be one thing if I put my baby's picture out there without receiving a dime--that would be ethical, or possibly giving the money to charity. But to sell my kid to People to make a buck? Disgusting!! "
Back to the 90s wrote on Dec 31, 2008 12:22 PM:
Edward from AZ wrote on Dec 31, 2008 10:36 AM:
" The question independents need to ask themselves is this; Why did the left attack this woman so viciously? If she is truly incompetent, why didn’t they want her on the ticket? That would surely destroy the GOP. Sarah Palin represents what is still good in this country. The elites will continue to attack her; it’s up to us to refute them. So go get her liberals, you have never been right all through........ "
You have graduated from brain washing school "
jp wrote on Dec 31, 2008 10:09 AM:
he doesn't even have the will power to quit smoking. now he'll be the president?
or is he just the "token" that the democrats put in there so the Clintons get the country back to sell off?
in any case, be afraid, be very afraid! "
Brady Ernst wrote on Dec 31, 2008 9:31 AM:
jp to Uh Huh wrote on Dec 31, 2008 8:08 AM:
you're just upset that no one is showering you with gifts.
are you perhaps Lyda Green ? "
wasillaresident wrote on Dec 31, 2008 1:20 AM:
101 wrote on Dec 31, 2008 12:38 AM:
Uh-huh wrote on Dec 30, 2008 8:42 PM:
(http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28424559/)
Mr. Knapp's ugly assertion here about the Democrat's willingness to
"...commit any act to further its own ends" appears pathetically (prophetically?) true of the Palins.
Apparently $150000-200000 in free clothing, toys and lingerie for Gammie, Gramps, kiddos and impregnator wasn't enough.
Their greed seemingly knows no bounds.
I suppose one can hope the funds will be directed to benefit a charity for less affluent teen mothers, but it's probably false hope. "
to 101--part two wrote on Dec 30, 2008 7:51 PM:
Nobody loves free speech more than I, but when people hit-and-run with loose remarks that can't be backed up, that is just gossip. So, I stand by what I say: if one can't back up what they are talking about, they should keep their thoughts to themselves. Sad that you don't agree. "
To 101--part one wrote on Dec 30, 2008 7:47 PM:
You may be new to the Frontiersman blog site. This particular blog may not have as many Palin opposers' sources cited, but they've been many in stories pertaining to Palin. In fact, there've been times when the editors here have not posted entries I've written with url addresses included--perhaps because of some technicality or web/legal agreement.
Routinely, when Palin supporters have been asked here to provide sources--they disappear or change the subject. "
JAMES wrote on Dec 30, 2008 6:28 PM:
ive seen smarter women in high school than her "
JAMES wrote on Dec 29, 2008 11:43 PM:
if Sarah Palin was the low life that some of youy liberals talk about
she was the final liability to a man who forgot his lines on tv.
sarah belitted ayres , but her and todd are a worse threat to america than ayres was. id take ayres anyday over palin. at least he knows what africa is. i do alaska secedes like the AIK wants to..then see what oil drops too.without the bucksfromwashington youl lsink "
JAMES wrote on Dec 29, 2008 11:32 PM:
JAMES wrote on Dec 29, 2008 11:28 PM:
" No, actually, I haven't seen one person on here cite thier sources
i usually put the url on the top line but with only a 100 words ya gotta make it short and sweet "
Ben C wrote on Dec 29, 2008 8:51 PM:
101 wrote on Dec 29, 2008 8:47 PM:
Edward from AZ wrote on Dec 29, 2008 7:01 PM:
lisnup wrote on Dec 29, 2008 5:27 PM:
To jp wrote on Dec 29, 2008 3:02 PM:
It was so easy this time.
It's my hope that Romney, Hutchison and Huckabee will be too disillusioned with the party, to put their names in for consideration. I don't think we could beat them. But if Palin is anywhere near that ticket--slam dunk!--it's another gut-wrenching loss for the Repubs. "
To 101 wrote on Dec 29, 2008 2:58 PM:
So just tell everyone here specifically where you read about Clinton's clothes expenses and other candidates using clothing allowances so we can "...read from the same page" ourselves. Google has nothing on it.
If you're not prepared to back up what you say, you should keep your comments to yourself. That's just part of being a responsible adult. "
jp wrote on Dec 29, 2008 12:56 PM:
you should be afraid of the Clintons! "
101 wrote on Dec 29, 2008 12:55 PM:
See...people like you are the reason I don't like to blog in here. I wasn't being angry. I wasn't accusing. In fact, I didn't even vote for McCain/Palin. I was just pointing out something that was inaccurate in here. But people like you get all angry and want me to go through my Newsweeks to list a bibliography because you don't want to look yourself. People like you who resort to personal attacks ('shooting my mouth off'). Calm down for pete's sake. "
to Strange Palins wrote on Dec 29, 2008 12:53 PM:
Oh..and how many other states have the capitol city isolated from the rest of the state? "
jp wrote on Dec 29, 2008 12:43 PM:
i in fact am a very positive person.
i am positive that our country is headed for very hard times, and the new administration won't help the situation at all, in fact will probably destroy the last bit of our economy we have left after these past 2 years of democratic rule! "
Strange Palins wrote on Dec 29, 2008 12:35 PM:
I've lived in 5 states in the union, and in every single one of them, the governor and family moved to and lived in the governor's mansion--regardless of where they had been living in the state prior to winning.
In fact, I've never heard (until now) of a governor who DIDN'T live in the governor's residence--except when Mike Huckabee and his wife tentatively moved into a mobile home while repairs were done to the Arkansas mansion. Even then, if I recall correctly, the mobile home was in Little Rock. "
TO 101 wrote on Dec 29, 2008 12:11 PM:
Laws are laws and the McCain/Feingold Act dictate that clothing reimbursements are not allowed. (Haircuts and makeup are, however.) So you're wrong.
By the way, if you know of someone who has done something illegal on reimbursements in this election, you need to report it. Otherwise--yeah--that's right, you're just shooting off your mouth, without using facts. "
jp to ed in az wrote on Dec 29, 2008 12:06 PM:
title 16 of US code doesnt even cover income taxes, yet they collect them under false pretences that it does.
and why should we pay these taxes just so our government can just hand our money over to big corporations without our consent?
would they bail any one of us out if we made bad business decisions?
NO!
Roast em all! "
John wrote on Dec 29, 2008 11:52 AM:
Just a clarification...
Actually, I think your response is for "to John", rather than to me.
It gets a little sticky and confusing here when we start doing "to--(so-and-so)".
So "to John", please see doc remarks. (And by the way, I agree with them.) "
doc wrote on Dec 29, 2008 11:29 AM:
AJ wrote on Dec 29, 2008 9:49 AM:
to Cheryl wrote on Dec 29, 2008 9:44 AM:
101 wrote on Dec 29, 2008 9:40 AM:
In response to your question, the DNC spent more than 3x the amount for clothing for Hillary Clinton during Bill's campaign than the RNC did on Sarah Palin. (Bear in mind that Bill was running, not Hillary). However, Hillary demanded the clothes, as opposed to Palin's situation wherein the RNC presented the option to Sarah. Also, after the campaign Hillary kept all the clothes and did not offer any reimbursement. To date, nobody has complained. And the comments in here about the other candidates not using party money to buy clothes, hairdressers, etc. is false. "
Edward from AZ wrote on Dec 29, 2008 9:10 AM:
" to cheryl harper;
per diem is payed to many people, if you have ever ran a business, or worked in a field where you simply cannot get an employee locally ...., or in a case where the office is in a remote area like juneau.
is cheaper to pay the per diem rather than the back and forth travel expenses, this is why the capitol should be moved.
Sarah knew where her office was, she needed to move. Still have to report per diem on fed tax returns, "
You wrote on Dec 29, 2008 9:08 AM:
TO JP and 101 wrote on Dec 29, 2008 8:11 AM:
To educate yourselves, look under
Title III--Miscellaneous, and then under Prohibited Use, section "b".
It's also a matter of public record that the candidates and families of McCain, Obama and Biden wore their own clothing during the campaigns and no funds were ever used to clothe themselves or their family members.
It's also a matter of record that Sarah Palin didn't refuse and never challenged the purhcase of RNC/donor-funded clothing for herself/husband/ kids/daughter's boyfriend.
Not exactly a fiscally responsible "maverick", eh? "
TO JP wrote on Dec 29, 2008 7:54 AM:
" i dare any one of you to show me a politician who does not lie, cheat, steal, embezzle, slander, misuse public monies!
For starters, JP, and from your own side of the aisle--Senator Orrin Hatch, Utah. and Senator Tom Coburn, Oklahoma.
There are plenty more from both Houses--but only 100 word count here. You should stop with your jaded view of the world. It makes you miserable. "
jp wrote on Dec 29, 2008 7:39 AM:
it just doesn't happen, it's like trying to find an "honest" lawyer!
and the democratic party seems to be "all" lawyers. "
jp wrote on Dec 29, 2008 7:35 AM:
per diem is payed to many people, if you have ever ran a business, or worked in a field where you simply cannot get an employee locally who meets the criteria for the job, or in a case where the office is in a remote area like juneau.
i believe it is cheaper to pay the per diem rather than the back and forth travel expenses, this is why the capitol should be moved.
as for the clothing allowance question;
All of them, michelle Obama was on the today show talking about it. "
tanche wrote on Dec 29, 2008 6:10 AM:
Cheryl Harper wrote on Dec 29, 2008 3:13 AM:
Your statement indicates to me that you approve of someone applying for and accepting a position in a town other than their own - and then EXPECT their employer to not only pay for travel expenses for you AND your family, but to pay you while you are at home because you choose to not relocate. Nice job perk if you can get it!!
Respectfully, your second statement regarding clothing allowance is so lame it does not deserve comment. Which candidate EVER who took such advantage? "
Kim wrote on Dec 28, 2008 10:37 PM:
WDC wrote on Dec 28, 2008 9:15 PM:
Point of fact: McCain and family, Obama and family, and, Biden and family only wore clothes they purchased themselves.
Clothing allowances are unheard of--not only for candidates--but, especially for the candidate's families.
Interestingly, McCain himself (along with Feingold) made it illegal for campaign money to be used for clothing reimbursement. His staff had to find a legal loophole to make the funds available--by going through the RNC (and they were angrily stunned by the final bill for the Palin's).
Get your facts straight. "
Edward from AZ wrote on Dec 28, 2008 9:11 PM:
" I am a retired SOA employee and although I didn't like any of the candidates this year, I am tired of out-of-staters in here without the facts;
1) The per diem issue is this; Alaska follows the Fed model when you are away from your worksite. this means not in Juneau. You are given a flat per diem and how you use it is up to you....
2) ALL candidates
She is required to offset the per diem against actual expenses on her Fed Tax return, do you understand? "
jp wrote on Dec 28, 2008 9:00 PM:
the Clintons OWN Obama! "
FYI wrote on Dec 28, 2008 8:43 PM:
In a November 12 interview with "Today" host, Matt Lauer, Piper says she missed her school friends and that catching up on her studies after all the time she missed “is really hard.”
The pregnancy issue became important since the Republicans insist on flying the 'family values' flag. Further, the fact that Palin couldn't manage her own family doesn't sit well with people challenged to view her as a national leader. "
To Greg wrote on Dec 28, 2008 8:13 PM:
Not everyone is a Christian or celebrates Christmas in the real world. Did you know that, Greg? There are other religions and other cultural traditions.
No surprise that someone so unsophisticated and uneducated, or lacking in sensitivity...doesn't support Obama. He doesn't seem to attract that type. "
101 wrote on Dec 28, 2008 7:56 PM:
1) The per diem issue is this; Alaska follows the Fed model when you are away from your worksite. For the gov, this means not in Juneau. You are given a flat per diem and how you use it is up to you. Obviously, if Sarah has a house she is going to use it when she is working in Anchorage, not a hotel.
2) ALL candidates had substantial clothing allowances. "
james wrote on Dec 28, 2008 6:57 PM:
and who inthererightmindwouldwearthemafter he wore them "
greg wrote on Dec 28, 2008 5:27 PM:
Edward from AZ wrote on Dec 28, 2008 4:13 PM:
" Helllo, if Sarah Palin was the low life that some of youy liberals talk about, what are we talking about a Gov today that lost in the election? This is unprecedented. Did we talk about Geraldine Ferraro after she lost, or John Edwards after he lost, NO! Sarah is the real deal, and ........ I applaud the State of Alaska for sharing her with the lower 48,. God Help US with Obama, who has socialist tendencies! "
No. we talk about Sarah based on her presentation of herself. "
Edward from AZ wrote on Dec 28, 2008 4:09 PM:
" palin is awesome. Wish we had someone as good in NY. Maybe we could balance our budget wit out taxing the heck outta us. Alaskans be greatfull you have a governor who isn't begging the US Government for money!!!!! "
I hate to burst your bubble, she would sink the island of Manhattan, and do less for upstate NY
Can you imagine, If she gave interviews SNL would have material for years to come. Gee, where would she live in Albany, or at home and charge pr diem? "
Edward from AZ wrote on Dec 28, 2008 4:05 PM:
" Sarah Palin is the real deal, if she were not, then the Libs would not be talking negatively about her, and the rest of the country would not talk about her at all, so ask yourself, when was the last time a losing VP had this much press, pro and con, NEVER!! Thank you John McCain for introducing Sarah to the USA ! "
Real deal? Please explain what her deal is. Seems to be me me and then me.
Fraud plus stealing from Alaskans via expense reports. "
HA wrote on Dec 28, 2008 4:04 PM:
Your interpretation of my entries here has nothing to do with reality, particularly considering when I'm responding to people like you--I'm laughing. Sad to think they don't teach concepts such as 'sardonic wit' up there in Palmer.
No, I believe it's bloggers like you who've a corrosive anger.
You lost. Get over it. "
justme wrote on Dec 28, 2008 1:41 PM:
Oh yeah wrote on Dec 28, 2008 10:09 AM:
tell us--o great one--where you saw the answers to those questions. we're just itchin' to read about that.
these are questions that will never go away. they'll dog palin and her support group until they've been answered and the answers are scrutinized to the nth degree. "
Joe from the lower 48 wrote on Dec 28, 2008 8:46 AM:
WDC wrote on Dec 28, 2008 7:29 AM:
All for the best. Palin and her clan would've been laughed out of WDC and drop-kicked back to A-LAS-ka, where she belongs. Permanently. Nobody with any integrity and smarts can take her seriously. Not even McCain, these days. "
kandlefly wrote on Dec 28, 2008 6:14 AM:
There seem to be a GOP handbook that when they do anything stupid, which comes natural or things don't go their way, from the smartest to the dumbest recite the same things word for word.
It amazes me how supposedly intelligent people could even think about Sister Sarah running the Country they proclaim to love.
These people better take their noses out of their Gas Tanks. "
Ceejay wrote on Dec 28, 2008 5:28 AM:
Oops wrote on Dec 28, 2008 5:26 AM:
Ceejay wrote on Dec 28, 2008 4:56 AM:
Cheryl Harper wrote on Dec 28, 2008 3:35 AM:
Palin has pursued vendettas, fired officials who crossed her and sometimes blurred the line between government and personal grievance. Palin used a government "per diem" allowance to charge the state for more than 300 nights spent at home and spent another $43,490 on travel for her children and husband. The list of questionable ethics goes on and on. "
Mary wrote on Dec 27, 2008 10:31 PM:
philjohn wrote on Dec 27, 2008 7:45 PM:
I felt she was railroaded by the Republican party.. and nobody (with Republican intention) in Alaska wants to realize the obvious. She was not bad for the Party.. the Republican Party is BAD for America, Alaska and Sarah Palin. But just as obvious is the Fact that Gov. Palin is functioning too far ahead of her preparation Level. Her intellectual immaturity is clear. It also seems clear that she and her husband were along for the Celebrity experience. All this was bad timing for the Great State of Alaska. "
Saturday Night wrote on Dec 27, 2008 7:39 PM:
John wrote on Dec 27, 2008 7:03 PM:
If you're such a smart cookie, what're you doing supporting someone you can't defend?
If you're not too intimidated by the prospect of answering to superior Democrats, provide a straightforward answer as to why Palin didn't wear her own clothes, and why she hasn't been forthcoming with her tax data?
If you're intimidated, we understand that you'll become abusive, make accusations against those who see Palin honestly, shift the subject to another matter...etc., etc. In short, your usual tactics. Anything but answering the questions.
C;mon Ben. Be a man this time. "
To Ben C wrote on Dec 27, 2008 6:46 PM:
Clearly, anyone reading blogger's here see it's Palin's supporters who've temper issues (and nobody else)--as well they should since they support a loser whose behavior/actions they can't explain.
Once again, you've proven that Palin's sheep weakly resort to denying everything, changing the subject and making counterattacks--because they can't deal with "Palin reality".
Thank you for manifesting that loser behavior here. Beautiful job. "
Edward from AZ wrote on Dec 27, 2008 6:04 PM:
" This is officially gone beyond funny to just absurd. My favorite bloggers are Ed from AZ and others who haven't bothered to follow the news to see that thier issues they demand answers for are old news and have been addressed.
So Ben humor me. What answers, where , when.You can'tupply this info so you accuse me of missing the news.
Maybe if you had the ability to realize she is manipulative and not trustworthy. Fraud is her middle name "
darleneslee wrote on Dec 27, 2008 5:28 PM:
Winner wrote on Dec 27, 2008 1:23 PM:
Man, you are angry! Too bad for you that you're on the losing side this election cycle--but your losing is what's best for America--like it or not.
You've a lot of growing up to do. Get that passive-aggressive sarcasm under control. It does little to mask your extreme rage at the voters who over-powered you.
Pull yourself up by your bootstraps, man. Quit that whining, cry-baby behavior. The liberals nailed your tail. Live with it. Grow up. "
Ben C wrote on Dec 27, 2008 12:58 PM:
OBSERVER wrote on Dec 27, 2008 11:00 AM:
Biden's tactic wiped Palin off the stage. And look who's ascending to the VP office now.
Will ignoring Palindrones be easy? You betcha! They're so few, far between, and, mostly living in the sticks. "
Edward from AZ wrote on Dec 27, 2008 8:47 AM:
" Shhh, Johnny...there there...calm down now. OK..I'll try to use small words this time, OK? The people that type in this blog aren't here to look up what's already been reported in the news (several times over) and then pass it along to you. You see, we assumed that since you're old enough (?) to read these blogs and use a computer, you can also go to other news sites and read FOR YOURSELF that those questions were answered long ago...
So what questions have been answered and where "
Cathy in Huntsville wrote on Dec 27, 2008 7:56 AM:
Maggie wrote on Dec 27, 2008 5:23 AM:
Palin and current Governor Greedy Palin to
save the Conservatives.
TOO FUNNY! "
HA wrote on Dec 27, 2008 5:10 AM:
I take it back. You're not a teen punk. You're a 10-year-old.
Commendable for an obedient child such as yourself that you dropped the infantile snicker-snicker, grunt-grunt gimmicky gibberish to overcompensate for the fact you've nothing important to say, and must explain your immature emotional state with melodramtatic hints.
Now, if you hang your head in shame and apologize to your parents for hijacking their computer after hours, there may be some Hannah Montana television viewing in your future this week. Might be worth a try, hon. "
John wrote on Dec 27, 2008 3:13 AM:
As a typical Palin supporter, you can't defend this woman--you just change the subject and become abusive. (That's so Sarah!)
Here are the questions again. If you find her actions completely indefensible and extremely embarrassing--then by all means--change the subject (again) and get abusive, when you blog back.
1) WHY DIDN'T THE PALINS WEAR THEIR OWN CLOTHES?
2) HOW CAN YOU DEFEND PALIN'S PER DIEM REPORTS FOR WORKING FROM HOME; FRAUDULANT EXPENSE REPORTS FOR PERSONAL FAMILY TRAVEL (ALTERED); and UNREPORTED GIFTS RECEIVED--ALL OF THESE ARE UNSUPPORTED BY ALASKA LAW. "
poor poor John wrote on Dec 27, 2008 12:33 AM:
poor poor John.. wrote on Dec 27, 2008 12:31 AM:
to HA wrote on Dec 27, 2008 12:26 AM:
denise wrote on Dec 26, 2008 4:11 PM:
John wrote on Dec 26, 2008 3:43 PM:
For weeks, Palin supporters have been unable to respond to the simplest of questions.
For starters:
1) WHY DIDN'T THE PALINS WEAR THEIR OWN CLOTHES?
2) HOW CAN YOU DEFEND PALIN'S PER DIEM REPORTS FOR WORKING FROM HOME; FRAUDULANT EXPENSE REPORTS FOR PERSONAL FAMILY TRAVEL (ALTERED); and UNREPORTED GIFTS RECEIVED--ALL OF THESE ARE UNSUPPORTED BY ALASKA LAW.
So, Poor John, if YOU read through these blogs YOU would know the questions haven't been answered.
These two questions are just a start. Let's see how you do. "
ME wrote on Dec 26, 2008 10:32 AM:
What kind of cover story now???????? "
The Thinkers wrote on Dec 26, 2008 10:21 AM:
adele-H wrote on Dec 26, 2008 8:29 AM:
Edward from AZ wrote on Dec 26, 2008 8:12 AM:
You want logical discussion/debate? Why don't you people respond to the questions?
From what I've seen here, Palin's supporters simply offer abuse--which they must've learned at her knee.
The bottom line is...even when you people don't respond fully, nothing changes the outcome of this election.
Judging by Palin's supporters on this site, it is easy to understand why.
No substance. "
Amen Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
vjdooley wrote on Dec 26, 2008 5:16 AM:
HA wrote on Dec 26, 2008 4:46 AM:
'Snicker'? 'Snort'? 'LOL'?
And you are...how old?
And do your parents know you're blogging on their computer after hours?
Had I known you were just some silly little teenage punk I would have been more gentle.
You have a lot of growing up to do--and a world of thinking ahead of you.
In the meantime, you're probably better off listening to the Jonas Brothers and text-messaging your prom plans for 2009--than blogging here, kid. (OMG!) "
To Ben wrote on Dec 26, 2008 2:18 AM:
Roy McKenzie wrote on Dec 26, 2008 2:02 AM:
Joan Campbell St. Petersburg FL wrote on Dec 26, 2008 1:43 AM:
to Poor John wrote on Dec 26, 2008 1:02 AM:
Realist wrote on Dec 25, 2008 10:29 PM:
Is that there are enough idiots that would ignore her ineptitude, forgive her ignorance, follow her lead and allow her to make decisions for them.
McCain should be ashamed for not vetting the proposed alternatives better. Ashamed, or locked up.. "
John wrote on Dec 25, 2008 5:42 PM:
You want a logical discussion/debate? Why don't you people respond to the questions?
From what I've seen here, Palin's supporters simply offer abuse--which they must've learned at her knee.
The bottom line is...even when you people don't respond fully, nothing changes the outcome of this election. That blogger's right--the Republicans lost.
Judging by Palin's supporters on this site, it is easy to understand why.
No substance. "
To HA wrote on Dec 25, 2008 5:40 PM:
Surely You Jest Ben C wrote on Dec 25, 2008 4:34 PM:
She hasn't been able to consistently hold down a job in 20 years! True Conservatives reject her. She's the ugliest thing to come out of the GOP in our lifetime. Not only is she anti-Semitic and vicious --she lacks integrity--even lying about her age on voter registration.
Coulter's what real Americans scrape off their shoes. Republican, Democrat, Independent or otherwise.
If you're listening to that human filth, Ben--I can't take you seriously. Gimmeabreak!
She's a known loser! "
jp to max katt wrote on Dec 25, 2008 1:59 PM:
sounds like illinois has led the corruption for quite some time, maybe we're just trying to play catch up!
lol
we are getting snow on christmas! i love it!
of course that's why i live in alaska, summer sucks!!!
merry chistmas to all, and to all a new sled!!! "
HA wrote on Dec 25, 2008 1:36 PM:
Really got to you, didn't it? Yes, obviously. Evidenced by your hystrionics--which are so desperate and far-reaching as to not make any sense to a rational person--particularly to a Princeton grad ('04) with a 162 IQ.
Poor baby.
The Republicans lost, The IQ comes through. Big time. All over the place.
From coast to coast.
America: love it, or leave it.
Time to update your passport, The? "
Ben C wrote on Dec 25, 2008 10:54 AM:
The IQ comes through wrote on Dec 24, 2008 9:33 PM:
Silly Cathy wrote on Dec 24, 2008 9:29 PM:
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Dec 24, 2008 9:13 PM:
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Dec 24, 2008 9:06 PM:
Cathy in Huntsville wrote on Dec 24, 2008 6:02 PM:
TO Ben C wrote on Dec 24, 2008 4:18 PM:
Edward from AZ wrote on Dec 24, 2008 2:12 PM:
" ..and there's our buddy Ed again, making random noise and silly jibberish... "
Boy, just another blabbering person. Can't respond with answers so it becomes "do a mock" but ya know just shows ya got the same hill billy mentality as her "Crookedness". "
Ben C wrote on Dec 24, 2008 12:17 PM:
King of the trailer park wrote on Dec 24, 2008 11:55 AM:
ArbDem wrote on Dec 24, 2008 11:28 AM:
ArbDem wrote on Dec 24, 2008 10:51 AM:
Edward from AZ wrote on Dec 24, 2008 10:21 AM:
" Actually - to me Palin is one scary woman. We MUST separate church and state so we don't have to deal with witch hunters and hypocrital rhetoric. Alaska is welcome to keep Palin - I just hope she does not leak out into the other parts of the workd. She would be the same whether she called herself a Democrat or a Republican - Downright dangerous! "
Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
Ben C wrote on Dec 24, 2008 9:42 AM:
I think YOU'RE a scary woman; making goofy allegations and smears based off what is obviously an ignorant or misinformed view of modern politics and what the separation of church and state means. And the only thing I see 'leaking out' is any semblance of common sense you might have once had. "
to Jeni wrote on Dec 24, 2008 9:35 AM:
Jeni wrote on Dec 24, 2008 7:54 AM:
Conservative mom wrote on Dec 23, 2008 4:37 PM:
What hypocrisy.
You have much to learn in life. I feel sorry for you. Even sorrier for your children.
Among my wishes this Christmas season ushers in, is the gift of introspection, so that you may see yourself--and your response to the world--realistically. "
Observer wrote on Dec 23, 2008 8:05 AM:
At any rate--Happy Holidays to everyone--and PEACE ON EARTH, PLEASE! "
John wrote on Dec 23, 2008 5:58 AM:
As stated--perhaps it's time for you to take a long breather and chill? And while you're at it, consider the benefits of learning how to take what you dish out? Everyone must learn that lesson--nobody gets off. (That's the toughest lessons I ever taught my sons.) "
james wrote on Dec 22, 2008 10:57 PM:
i appreciate the time you take to read all the postings here and correct the writers for minor errors. keep up the good work, because i will be doing that just to make sure you have something to do and dont get bored. not all the time mind you, just on a random basis. remain
vigilant ya never know when someone might slip up and need your guidance "
james wrote on Dec 22, 2008 10:47 PM:
but it was funny watching palin choke up when katie couric asked her what legal decision she disagreed with. all she could say is "ill get back to ya on that.' thank god she got back to alaska now if theyd just secede that would be great. I should have said how palin ragged on about obama paling around with terrorists when the extent was some fund raising. bill ayers is over 60 now so i doubt hes much of a threat to society "
alaskan wrote on Dec 22, 2008 9:04 PM:
" To--alaskan wrote on Dec 22, 2008 5:04 PM
John if you bothered to read all her comments you would have realized that her rantings about Sarah Palins Kids being out of school was a selfish one and her snobbish attitude was appalling, I tired to be reasonable, but she insulted me by calling me "military trash". I didn't take that well. Then she let another post mention she had set me straight. I'd say she was being just as childish by her rantings. We all have a right to our opinion. "
John wrote on Dec 22, 2008 6:39 PM:
And your point was?
The Conservative mom made an effective one--you fulfilled the expectation she had of you in your posting, and she noted it.
You come across as very immature and impossible to follow in these postings. Rather like a reactive teenager who doesn't know how to argue, let alone defend themselves--and just keeps posturing and using childish, offensive rantings for the sake of saying...something.
Perhaps it's time you took a long breather and just chilled? "
alaskan wrote on Dec 22, 2008 5:04 PM:
lalalaaaa wrote on Dec 22, 2008 4:48 PM:
Conservative mom wrote on Dec 22, 2008 4:02 PM:
Try staying awake in History class please wrote on Dec 22, 2008 3:40 PM:
alaskan wrote on Dec 22, 2008 3:12 PM:
" Sherry, I put a military wife in her place after she used foul language with me.
If she doesn't want to be called military trash--she shouldn't act like it. Her choice.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
PUT ME IN MY PLACE., dream on- you still
have your head shoved where the sun doesn't shine. Foul language- HAHAHA "
jp to max katt wrote on Dec 22, 2008 3:05 PM:
been really nice here, good snow, been snowmobiling "riding sleds" or "snowmachining" as we call it.
wife hit a tree, no damage to her but the machine took a beating "though not as bad as Palins taking from the Dems"
hope things are well in your area.
i hope things get better in our econimy nationwide, but i'm certain we haven't seen the worst yet.
Great time to buy barrells of oil though!!
wish you all the best, and have a fantastic holiday season!
jp "
Conservative mom wrote on Dec 22, 2008 1:40 PM:
If she doesn't want to be called military trash--she shouldn't act like it. Her choice.
Your notion that Conservatives must tolerate ANY member of the military--to be considered a true Conservative--is outrageous. While most serve meritoriously, there're some sleazy members who earn the moniker 'military trash'--more obviously, the two military men in the recent past who killed their pregnant girlfriends. Does a 'true Conservative' respect that, Sherry?
Not in my book.
One reaps what one sows. "
Conservative mom wrote on Dec 22, 2008 1:31 PM:
Though I'm Republican, I applaud the Obama's putting their kids first--unlike the Palin's. "
lalalaaaa wrote on Dec 22, 2008 1:11 PM:
lalalaaaa wrote on Dec 22, 2008 1:05 PM:
lalalaaaa wrote on Dec 22, 2008 1:01 PM:
SORRYINMASS wrote on Dec 22, 2008 10:52 AM:
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Dec 22, 2008 10:49 AM:
JP- Happy holidays. Slow day here. Dropped in to see what was up. Mostly let this go. I suppose the arrest of Levi's Mother made me think of the board again. "
to lalalaaa wrote on Dec 22, 2008 9:18 AM:
Amy doesnt get it. wrote on Dec 22, 2008 9:13 AM:
jp wrote on Dec 22, 2008 6:22 AM:
Tibet had nothing that the US wanted!
just like Darfour, and a bunch of other countries that are oppressed and under attack.
money makes the world go round, sad to say, but that's the way it is.
there is no such thing as "be kind to your fellow man" kindness comes at a price!
no differently than the mafia's "protection"
remember, we are a country of sell outs,and we have ran out of stuff to sell out! "
sorryinmass wrote on Dec 22, 2008 5:29 AM:
Sherry wrote on Dec 22, 2008 5:26 AM:
As for those claiming to be "conservative" and attacking fellow military members. *snort* One word: POSER "
lisnup wrote on Dec 22, 2008 5:21 AM:
Amy wrote on Dec 22, 2008 4:55 AM:
The Bush administration and the Patriot Act is what he should have been calling the USSR. Pulling out I.D. and a Social Security Number for everything from buying a pair of socks to going on a vacation is ridiculous, as is taking off your shoes, most of your clothes, and walking through an airport X-ray that shows a woman's tampon is more communist than electing an African-American president that's far more educated and intelligent than your new God Palin. Mr. Knapp are you a nut??? "
Avedepreda wrote on Dec 21, 2008 7:36 PM:
maybe you'll want to take a closer look at the nobama campaign in 20 or 30 years when your wondering how we got where we're at. . . . "
Mike in Florida wrote on Dec 21, 2008 7:03 PM:
Yup wrote on Dec 21, 2008 5:40 PM:
Drug-abusers at a neighborhood bar--and nothing more--spouting incoherent, hateful rhetoric.
Nobody is more shocked than they, that anyone takes them seriously. "
Whooooooooooops wrote on Dec 21, 2008 5:31 PM:
Oh, really now...
"Always". "Must", "Never" and "Every"... terms consistently utilized by extremists bent towards hystrionically controlling others. Very popular in propoganda/ rhetoric used during Hitler's Nazi Germany.
Next time you intend to inspire anyone with your absolutes, you may want to tone down such inflammatory terms--lest we find ourselves challenged again to overthrow another Hitler...and his pathetic sheep.
. "
Jim wrote on Dec 21, 2008 5:01 PM:
As Gov.Palin said , time to move on and work together to solve the problems this country is facing.
But I am afraid that no matter what Gov. Palin does, those who cannot get past their own hatred and bias will find something to whine about. "
lalalaaaa wrote on Dec 21, 2008 1:57 PM:
lalalaaaa wrote on Dec 21, 2008 1:54 PM:
To Mr. Knapp wrote on Dec 21, 2008 1:47 PM:
Nowhere is it written that one must ever bend to...(neither) windmills nor erroneous rationale.
God help the indignant, righteous self-flagellant who insists otherwise.
And God help us all, if their ideology should ever prevail. "
lalalaaaa wrote on Dec 21, 2008 1:39 PM:
lalalaaa wrote on Dec 21, 2008 1:37 PM:
lalalaaaa wrote on Dec 21, 2008 1:33 PM:
lalalaaaa wrote on Dec 21, 2008 1:15 PM:
lalalaaaa wrote on Dec 21, 2008 1:02 PM:
lalalaaaa wrote on Dec 21, 2008 1:00 PM:
lalalaaaa wrote on Dec 21, 2008 12:57 PM:
mary wrote on Dec 21, 2008 12:34 PM:
TO avedepreda wrote on Dec 21, 2008 11:46 AM:
That you invoke the term 'true American' to describe like-minded souls is so laughable--I'm surprised I can type. You're what the majority of honest-to-God true Americans--have to put up with.
Get comfortable. You'll be marginalized as "fringe element" forever. "
Robert wrote on Dec 21, 2008 10:06 AM:
Independent wrote on Dec 21, 2008 9:29 AM:
katie wrote on Dec 21, 2008 9:10 AM:
Avedepreda wrote on Dec 21, 2008 8:50 AM:
Avedepreda wrote on Dec 21, 2008 6:05 AM:
You obviously do not have first person experience with terrorists and their handiwork. you, sir, need to get your head out of the clouds/smoke. I honestly hope that you do not have to receive a life experience at the hands of a terror group like the weather underground. Criminal is criminal= ayers "
Avedepreda wrote on Dec 21, 2008 5:53 AM:
Avedepreda wrote on Dec 21, 2008 5:44 AM:
USN Retired wrote on Dec 20, 2008 3:08 PM:
Double amazed wrote on Dec 20, 2008 10:35 AM:
Amazed wrote on Dec 20, 2008 10:33 AM:
How arrogant you are. The audacity to call Dem's name callers when your media front men Limbaugh, O'Rielly & Coulter have made a career of name calling.
And on your point of political discussion you claim that the conservatives shouldn't have to concede in an argument? What, even if the're wrong? Oh no, Conservatives are always right!! Been hearing that for 8 years now "
Conservative mom wrote on Dec 20, 2008 9:54 AM:
My family has lost many to war--from WW I through Vietnam.
Quite naturally, as a Conservative mom and proud patriot, I deeply respect meritorious members of our military. It is YOU I don't respect--and any other "military trash" who brings the rest of the service down, blemishing its stellar reputation.
Go back and look at the filthy manner in which you come across in your blogs. You even have to use symbols for letters so your blogs can be posted.
You're an embarrassment to all praiseworthy military families. "
John Knapp wrote on Dec 20, 2008 7:46 AM:
Political discussions never begin at logical starting points, whether this an idea is moral, far-sighted, or constitutional. Conservatives must concede half of every argument to erroneous rationale. The Democrat Discussion Handicap always requires a gimme or two, and agrees with the central Democrat principle of “How can I get something for nothing?”
You’ve made my case in the your posts.
John Knapp,
Florida "
alaskan wrote on Dec 20, 2008 2:03 AM:
Our men and women of the military are proud of our country and proud to serve to keep our nation free, and we have sacrificed alot of lives to keep people like you safe who have no respect for anyone. You have alot of nerve to call me Military trash! You are a disgrace! You are not worth my time any further! "
alaskan wrote on Dec 20, 2008 1:56 AM:
Spankles wrote on Dec 20, 2008 12:14 AM:
Conservative mom wrote on Dec 19, 2008 10:40 PM:
"Next", you ask?
Here's next:
If you're military, based on your mouth, you're obviously what's commonly referred to as "military trash".
If that's too "snobbish" for you, toughen up--take it like a real American.
There was a day in this country where '...officer and a gentleman' meant something--not only to the enlisted (from OCS down)--but also to their families.
Nevermore.
Reading your blogs, we're reminded that not all military personnel and families appropriately represent this country.
Making this is a sad day indeed. "
To Amazonjudy wrote on Dec 19, 2008 7:50 PM:
Karen wrote on Dec 19, 2008 6:39 PM:
The infrastructure is falling apart, there is no way the rest of the world is going to deal with Alaska as a country if the US doesn't want them to, there will be no more "earmarks" or federal handouts, and jobs and the population will dwindle even more as resources go unharvested for lack of expertise, funds, equipment, supplies and maintenance.
Good luck on that. "
alaskan wrote on Dec 19, 2008 5:05 PM:
I really do not care if you liked my comment or not. I didn't appreciate yours with your snobbish comments. Your opinion is yours and my opinion is mine. Next? "
james wrote on Dec 19, 2008 4:31 PM:
I admire the truthfulness and courage Gov. Palin displayed in this campaign.
what truth do admire the most the disparging lies she harped on about obama and ayres. obama was 6 when ayres was a weatherman. what courage is it you admire? the one she her family and staff used to harass mike wooten? and firing monegan because he did what was right and advised her nothing could be done because wooten had already been punished
todds 5 year campaign to get wooten fired?
yea boy thats truth and courage "
james wrote on Dec 19, 2008 4:17 PM:
firing john bitney "because he was dating and friends x wife"
harassing mike wooten because of something he said before you were even governor.
todd telling wasilla pd he did want wooten hired
he and gov palin have libeled and slandered wooten relentlessly not only them but her staff should be at the lest fired as wev wimberly suggested in his letter to her. hopefully monegan and wooten sue them back to the stone age maybe theyll learn something then "
AMAZONJUDYWy wrote on Dec 19, 2008 2:49 PM:
1) she had no history with the lower 48 states, just because shes a women she thought she had a shot. Ms Clinton has class unlike Ms Palin. 2) she shot her mouth off and looked dumb 3) personal attacks on a Good Man . by by
amazonjude "
SET wrote on Dec 19, 2008 12:36 PM:
It is time for Alaska to be independent.
If Alaska was to become a country it would be the 19th largest country in the world. Larger than 176 others. With more resources than most. "
jp wrote on Dec 19, 2008 12:23 PM:
for winning an election, they sure do complain a lot, i wonder how bad it would have been if they'd have lost? i bet there would have been riots, and they'd burn their own houses!
the all new clinton administration is bound to destroy what's left of our economy.
i think we're about NAFTA'd out people!
we have nothing left to sell out! "
Susan wrote on Dec 19, 2008 7:25 AM:
rlt wrote on Dec 19, 2008 5:48 AM:
Conservative mom wrote on Dec 19, 2008 5:15 AM:
My husband's a senior-level executive who travels around the world often. It would be convenient for us to travel as a family, while dually promoting him as the wholesome family man he is and giving our kids a "field trip". However, we opted to keep our kids in school--for THEIR sakes--even though it's a logistical inconvenience. It's a sacrifice that puts them first, and their interests are in no way exploited.
Mrs. Palin put herself first and children last. Period! "
we dont read up here wrote on Dec 19, 2008 12:49 AM:
amazed wrote on Dec 19, 2008 12:36 AM:
Kathy C. wrote on Dec 18, 2008 9:47 PM:
Many Alaskians will join in to stop a hate pushing person from from sitting in such a high postion. Alaska has many other qualified people ready to join in and be committed in to working together, for the Benfits of Alaska and the World. McCain Knows Palin was a Mistake! "
alaskan wrote on Dec 18, 2008 6:32 PM:
" I think a few posters are feeling a tingle and viewing starbursts. Palin is finished on the national scene, she can't even handle Alaska. Sry folks thats the way it is. "
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Try again RLT- Sarah will be back and so will we. We will be watching Obama and his clintonites, over and over again. Palin 2012 "
Boudreaux wrote on Dec 18, 2008 5:51 PM:
rlt wrote on Dec 18, 2008 5:05 PM:
alaskan wrote on Dec 18, 2008 12:57 PM:
jr wrote on Dec 18, 2008 9:43 AM:
she is going to donate her salary raise to
charity...well she can afford to do that
because she will make more than that on
charging the state per diem while living in
her on home..........perhaps she will
donate it to the alaskan indenpendt party. "
To Conservative Mom wrote on Dec 18, 2008 9:39 AM:
Tim wrote on Dec 18, 2008 8:17 AM:
Jayne in NC wrote on Dec 18, 2008 8:12 AM:
Conservative mom wrote on Dec 18, 2008 7:58 AM:
"They think they have gotten away with their anti christian, no values and no morals and we will all just lay down and get screwed"
Pardon me, but what kind of parent(s) yank their kids out of school midterm, to galavant around the country to promote their selfish pursuits? And what kind of parent doesn't teach their children the downsides and immorality of premarital sex, and ignores discussing safe sex and AIDS education?
Not a very good parent, in my book, yet alone someone who'd get my vote for a "leader"-- of anything. "
jp wrote on Dec 18, 2008 7:37 AM:
we need someone in office who actually knows what is going on for real in everyday american lives. not a republican, democrat, or any party affiliate. someone to represent steve the dishwasher, or abubaka the car wash attendant.
not some silver-spoon never worked, shops at neiman marcus poof!
what representation do "we the people" have?
i'd go so far as to say i'd like to see even you in office rather than these people. "
To JP wrote on Dec 18, 2008 6:09 AM:
This romantic notion you have of some Jethro Clampett ascending to the presidency, and unwittingly turning this country into a gosh-darn Capra movie is so incredibly naive and delusional--you should lose your vote.
Life in the real, 'real world' is--omigosh serious--and we need serious people in leadership roles. Serious people tend to be unrelenting in their pursuit of quality education. If being educated is not piney-woods rural enough for you--too bad.
I'm deeply relieved that people like you are in the minority. "
To the real puppets wrote on Dec 18, 2008 5:52 AM:
I'll give you one more chance to read what I wrote previously and "get it".
Your spin on what I wrote is so far removed...you'd have to be drunk or loopy to miss my intention.
Sober up, bubba--get it right this time. "
HEAVENS wrote on Dec 18, 2008 5:07 AM:
Don't you bubbas read? My blog was in response to 'alaskan' who's under the imbecilic and hypocritical notion that Democrats lack morals and values, and are anti-Christian.
The point of my response (that a first-grader couldn't miss!) is that Republicans are hardly poster-children for high morals, values or traditional Christianity--consider the antics of your McCain and Palin. 'alaskan' needs to look at the way they've lived their lives--not to mention countless other Repubs (really wanna go there?!)--before you run down the Democrats morals, values or Christianity.
Such hypocrites! "
jp to heavens wrote on Dec 17, 2008 9:58 PM:
not the ivy league, false reality that our government really is!
we need real people, working class people in government, not politically raised, silver spoon in mouth type people.
the truth is, teens do get pregnant, people do take drugs, people do cheat on their spouses, and generally "$h!+ happens, and that's what type of stuff that our government needs to be in tuned with.
the present, and elect officials have no clue on what it is to be a working class citizen, nor the responsibilities of one. "
WIFE OF REPUBLICAN FOR OBAMA wrote on Dec 17, 2008 9:00 PM:
...THE TOILET PAPER SHEETS ROLL OVER ON THE OUTSIDE, DEAR, NOT THE INSIDE. AND DON'T FORGET TO CLOSE THE OUTHOUSE DOOR BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
BTW, I'VE BEEN A REPUBLICAN SINCE NIXON, AND I VOTED FOR OBAMA TOO. I THINK I'VE GIVEN MY LAST CHECK TO THE GOP--UNLESS THEY CAN PROMISE ME THEY CAN PLUNK ALL THE PARTY HILLBILLIES DEEP INTO THE ALASKAN OUTBACK WITH YOUR SLEEZY PALIN. SHE'S NO MITT ROMNEY, THAT'S FOR CERTAIN. NO MONEY, NO CLASS. DUMB. "
To Heavens wrote on Dec 17, 2008 8:27 PM:
Republican for Obama wrote on Dec 17, 2008 8:22 PM:
Dave wrote on Dec 17, 2008 8:20 PM:
Ohhhhh Nobama wrote on Dec 17, 2008 7:43 PM:
Get used to it, Palin pimp. There's more where that came from.
2012? Bring it on! We're ready. But you're not, and Palin's not.
To think you pansies are whining now about the punishment doled out so far. You ain't seen nothing yet. We just got warmed up in 2008! We're going to be MOTIVATED in 2012.
Until then, we're going to watch every single doggone thing Palin says and does--and exploit it. "
REPUBLICAN FOR OBAMA wrote on Dec 17, 2008 6:27 PM:
The extreme whack jobs trying to bring the GOP down to their level will probably somehow, some way find fault with that.
Clearly, Obama has the best interests of this country at heart, regardless of party or affiliation. Which is more than his detractors can claim.
I'm looking forward to the day America moves forward again--and we get the GOP back--away from the tongue-speaking, snake-handling whackos who think toilet paper is ultra-sophisticated and the newest invention. "
Heavens wrote on Dec 17, 2008 5:46 PM:
Teach us to be skirt-chasers hot for pill-popping bimbos touting daddy's wealth as a lure...
(And) to leave our wife who waited loyally for us during imprisonment...
(And) to raise our daughters to get pregnant before they graduate from high school...
(And) to become a grandmother, while we're still breast-feeding an infant who'll become "Uncle"...before his first birthday.
Republican family values? Hah!
Not in this day and age!
Yes--we're all just itching to sop up some of that good ol' time GOP "religion"!
Teach us! "
And wrote on Dec 17, 2008 4:58 PM:
(Belch) Nah. Think I'll side with McCain on her. "
alaskan wrote on Dec 17, 2008 4:53 PM:
never will we just let you run over us! "
Kool-aid drinking sheep wrote on Dec 17, 2008 3:05 PM:
"All of them, any of them that have been in front of me over all these years."
Un-huh. We guess the concept of choice doesn't exist...when you cease to stand for anything, and simply and submissively do as you are told.
Doesn't sound very 'mavericky' to us. "
To the real puppets wrote on Dec 17, 2008 2:43 PM:
Nobama wrote on Dec 17, 2008 11:24 AM:
To the puppets wrote on Dec 17, 2008 9:53 AM:
Thank God for the distance wrote on Dec 17, 2008 9:47 AM:
Edward from AZ wrote on Dec 17, 2008 7:50 AM:
Sarah, her "Crookedness" has many skeletons in her closet, and she adds to them daily with her actions.
Anyway, please respond to my questions without your usual attempt to defer them with rants. Thank you "
Ben C wrote on Dec 17, 2008 7:31 AM:
were still laughing.... wrote on Dec 17, 2008 7:25 AM:
Dont Worry Be Happy wrote on Dec 17, 2008 7:09 AM:
Life is just one long slide on a banana peel...and it's not going to let up just because Palin's (and her supporters are) tired of it, or can't take it. "
TO keep the change wrote on Dec 17, 2008 6:12 AM:
Your state is not exactly a model for wholesome politics--especially of late. So who are you to judge any other state?
By the way, there are so many red flags going up around Mr. & Mrs. Palin by the day. You DO receive news up there, don't you? Oh yeah...that's right, you read '...whatever people put in front of you.'
Talk about sheep. "
To BenC wrote on Dec 17, 2008 6:08 AM:
Ed's grammar/spelling may miss the mark just a little, from time to time, but his thinking is straight--to the point and coherent. Unlike jp, who lacks basic English skills and bounces crazily like a ball six or seven times before he reaches the end of a thought--and yet you back his nutty rhetoric, Ben.
By the way, who made you the standard-bearer here on anything?
That's right--nobody.
Clearly, you think more of yourself than others do. Get off your high horse. "
Were STILL laughing wrote on Dec 17, 2008 5:57 AM:
What a dim bulb! MCCAIN didn't have executive experience--you voted for HIM didn't you? OOPS!!!! BIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGGGG OOOOOOOPS!
(Yes--we're STILL laughing!) "
HiloBob wrote on Dec 17, 2008 2:25 AM:
To Hades with field dressing moose, I'd like to see her hunt a polar bear with a short...stick.
She should walk the plank on her Bridge to Nowhere so the next door that opens for her is the trap door on the gallows of her political career.
Ultimately, the vast majority of voters choose to send her back to Alaska so she could do a gig on a turkey farm for Thanksgiving. "
Dallas wrote on Dec 17, 2008 1:23 AM:
keep the change wrote on Dec 16, 2008 9:29 PM:
Ben C wrote on Dec 16, 2008 8:33 PM:
I get a kick out of reading your posts wherein you've 'researched Sarah Palin's tax return' and you've studied this or that. I get a kick out them because your grammer and spelling are worse than most elementary school children, yet somehow I'm supposed to believe that you have 'researched' or 'studied' anything? No...I don't think so... "
Were still laughing.. wrote on Dec 16, 2008 8:30 PM:
Read it and cry wrote on Dec 16, 2008 7:53 PM:
Get used to it, whack jobs. You're the overwhelmed losers in this election, and more than likely, the next, and the next...
We are desperately wishing you will hold Palin up for another major smack-down in 2012. Please, PLEASE promise you'll deliver her. We're ready. Are you? Put 'er up!!!!
Oh, that's right...your party doesn't even have an identity anymore yet alone a powerful base.
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...! "
Uh NO wrote on Dec 16, 2008 6:45 PM:
" You parrot the smears, incorrect statements, lies and ridiculous assumptions like a good little liberal should. Stay tuned to MSNBC for the next dose of programming you are expected to assimilate and then spew forth with the rest of the sheep. " I am pretty sure I actually heard her say those idiotic things myself. But then, you just go on and tune in Fox News, while you're at it, check out Michelle Bachmann down here in MN. She's even nuttier. "
Margo wrote on Dec 16, 2008 6:41 PM:
Were still laughing... wrote on Dec 16, 2008 4:29 PM:
It's not like she was mayor of New York, Los Angeles or Phoenix, for heaven's sake. Just some little town nobody real had heard of. (Again, no offense--but really!)
If she's the beacon of the new Republican party, count on more Republicans to crossover to the group that handed Obama a victory--the Independents.
Palin will never, ever speak for me. Our local dog catcher in St. Louis has more experience! "
emma wrote on Dec 16, 2008 4:17 PM:
james wrote on Dec 16, 2008 4:13 PM:
fishing for a living !!!!! "
james wrote on Dec 16, 2008 4:07 PM:
firing jon bitney because he was dating the ex wife of todds buddy.how childish !!
hes admitted under oath hes spent the last five years harrasing wooten. telling anchorage pd not to hire him when wooten was trying to get away from their harrasement. sarah firing monegan because he wouldnt find some reason to fire wooten
5 1/2 years? does obsessive come to mind. realistically speaking their assets may not be enough to pay 2 lawsuits "
james wrote on Dec 16, 2008 3:50 PM:
http://johnmccainhugs.blogspot.com/2008/09/john-mccain-beat-his-wife-cindy.html
this is after cindy was riding around with charles keating the biggest savings and loan robber in the us .
being from az i have seen big john in action always bowing to interests that were involved in some of the sleziest deals made
why do think hes so for amnesty "cheap labor for his cronies "
Pathetic wrote on Dec 16, 2008 3:48 PM:
Did you really say that, Mr. Knapp?
(To think, Democrats have haughtily been relegated in most disparaging terms as Messiah enthusiasts for supporting Obama.)
It's the right-wing terrorists who speak in such terms consistently--and nobody else--who seek what they supposedly disparage--a "Messiah".
You represent a party so fractured, ironically, nothing but permanent fragmentation will (eventually) bring some semblance of cohesion--and then, in such small fragments as to be impotent.
Good luck finding a keeper of the Reagan-flame. Truth be told--Palin's no Messiah. You're worshipping at the wrong altar. "
Edward from AZ wrote on Dec 16, 2008 3:20 PM:
Paul Maguire PhD wrote on Dec 16, 2008 1:59 PM:
Eye-of-the-Needle, baby! "
To Cheryl Harper wrote on Dec 16, 2008 1:42 PM:
Obama/ dresses himself & articulate
palin/ dressed by RNC & buffoon "
Laurie wrote on Dec 16, 2008 1:37 PM:
Laurie wrote on Dec 16, 2008 1:32 PM:
Dizzy Democrat wrote on Dec 16, 2008 12:36 PM:
oh boy wrote on Dec 16, 2008 12:28 PM:
Dennis wrote on Dec 16, 2008 12:05 PM:
Mark in Ohio wrote on Dec 16, 2008 10:52 AM:
To Jim from Boston wrote on Dec 16, 2008 9:38 AM:
Here Here wrote on Dec 16, 2008 8:31 AM:
Debra M wrote on Dec 16, 2008 7:56 AM:
Debra from Nashville, TN "
Patsy Carlisle wrote on Dec 16, 2008 7:23 AM:
To Cheryl wrote on Dec 16, 2008 7:23 AM:
Jim from Boston wrote on Dec 16, 2008 7:18 AM:
If you watch carefully you will see "good old fashioned conservatism" be the detonator alright. The Republican party is dead for a generation.
Buck up. St. Ronnie is dead and now it's time to clean up the mess. Please let the grownups do their jobs. "
Oops wrote on Dec 16, 2008 5:59 AM:
Pat Reynolds GA wrote on Dec 16, 2008 5:13 AM:
I admire the truthfulness and courage Gov. Palin displayed in this campaign. I have to admit before she was picked I knew nothing about her. Carry on Gov. See you in 2012! "
CherylHarper wrote on Dec 16, 2008 3:20 AM:
james wrote on Dec 15, 2008 10:50 PM:
so please start the paperwork to secede already "
james wrote on Dec 15, 2008 10:41 PM:
she couldnt even tell katy couric what legal decision she disagreed with "