Thanks, Sarah and family


Published on Thursday, January 29, 2009 7:53 PM AKST

To the editor:

 In the wake of what must be described as one of the most ridiculous presidential campaigns in my lifetime, I have to say “Thank you” to the most refreshing candidate — and her family — for high office in recent history.

 Until early fall of 2008, very few folks in the continental United States even knew Mrs. Palin and her lovely family existed.

 In an election season featuring some of the poorest examples of political personalities ever assembled, the entry of Sarah and her family was like a breath of fresh air to those of us who still deeply believe in God, family and truth.

 Few of us in the conservative persuasion will forget the day when Sarah’s running mate, the erstwhile, occasional maverick John McCain introduced her to the American public.

 To be introduced to a self-made, hard-working American woman who is so representative of what we common folk admire was an event that will not soon be forgotten.

 I guess we who admired and supported the “Hot Chick and the Old Dude” knew the eventual outcome, but for one brief shining moment, us average folk thought we had a chance to hold off the reign of terror the “savior,” our soon to be president and his cronies represent.

 Here before us stood a candidate that we could relate to.

There before us stood an intelligent and dynamic woman along with her family as they were presented to the electorate.

To us average folks, the Palins were easy to identify with.

Here stood a family that refused to hide its strengths and weaknesses, and did so with grace and style.

 Before us stood an example of husband and wife supporting one another whether it be a quest for elective office or success in a snowmobile race across the Alaska wilderness.

 We saw pride in the eyes of two parents as the military service of a son was discussed.

 We were allowed to see love shown by parents and siblings to a newborn child, who in the eyes of so many in our society would be described as “flawed” and the refusal to conceal an unwed daughter with child was a testament to a good and forthright family.

 Equally important to those of us who are proud to testify our love of the Lord was the testimony of the Palins to an often hostile and unforgiving press.

 I guess I could go on in great length about lost opportunities and injustices served upon the Palin family.

 Instead, I’d like to say “Thank you” to the Palins. (Hope to see you back on the political scene the next go around-and good luck Todd in your next big snowmobile race.

Dan Evans

Tallahassee, Fla.

 

Comments

186 comment(s)

    To Spankles wrote on Feb 20, 2009 3:17 PM:

    " "godlike comments" ???? Really??? ?You're such a peckerhead. Gosh that was hilarious. I'm still laughing. Godlike? Seriously? "

    Edward from AZ wrote on Feb 19, 2009 5:49 PM:

    " jp to edward wrote on Feb 18, 2009 8:08 AM:

    " what do you care Ed ?
    she lives on a lake, there is such thing as internet, most of that type of work can be done over the internet.
    they should just move the capitol. "===maybe that should be put to a vote, till then Wasilla is not the governor's office. Additionally, working from home she doesn';t have the ability to interact with her staff and actually see how government works. "

    Edward from AZ wrote on Feb 19, 2009 5:47 PM:

    " Spankles to jp wrote on Feb 19, 2009 10:39 AM:

    " I think I love you. You stand up to MAXKATT's and AZED's in this world, and put them in thier place. Please don't ever stop posting your godlike comments. Do you ever listen to Michael Savage? "=============And hopefully the IRS will put Sarah in her place, a 10 x 10 cell wit the internet so she can still govern, and charge per diem. Opps, in jail the State pays for the food already. She will have to come up with another gig. "

    Spankles to jp wrote on Feb 19, 2009 10:39 AM:

    " I think I love you. You stand up to MAXKATT's and AZED's in this world, and put them in thier place. Please don't ever stop posting your godlike comments. Do you ever listen to Michael Savage? "

    To JP wrote on Feb 18, 2009 6:04 PM:

    " "At least she owned up to it." What's that supposed to mean? She had no choice because everyone knew already. duh! Do you really think she would have said anything if no one knew about it? And why do the Palinistas always bring in another name who did it too or did it worse. We're talking about SP here, no one else. If someone else did it, then they are both wrong. Grow up. "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Feb 18, 2009 5:36 PM:

    " All right Uncle Jed. Credit 2 you 4 getting the reference. I'm awake. As it happens, my company filed ch 11 today, so I know all about tough times. I'm probably also more country boy than city boy @ this point. I follow the moon phases & tide, & am eagerly awaiting the Spring Striper run. Looking fwd 2 the DE River shad run.

    JP/Frank - I actually cut your gov a break on this one. In days past nobody paid taxes on perks. "

    Frank wrote on Feb 18, 2009 2:46 PM:

    " Owned up to it? JP, she has no other choice--it was made for her. It's sad really when a governor doesn't even know what the rules are. Who will put the 'govern' in 'governor' if Palin doesn't? The IRS (and others) apparently. "

    Uncle jed to maxkatt wrote on Feb 18, 2009 2:21 PM:

    " I do shoot at food, city boy. I eat it too. And out of the ground comes a bubblin crude. I wouldn't move to Beverly Hills though. You've got lots of growing up to do, young man. Rude Awakening. "

    jp to Frank wrote on Feb 18, 2009 12:02 PM:

    " at least she owned up to it, the treasury secretary only paid half of his deficit funds.
    what a great role model, i'm only going to pay half of mine too, as should you all! "

    Frank wrote on Feb 18, 2009 8:44 AM:

    " It looks like once again, Ed from AZ is right about Palin and her taxes. The story is out today that she has to pay more taxes than she expected for her at home perdiems.

    Way to go, Ed from AZ. You're right on the mark. "

    jp to edward wrote on Feb 18, 2009 8:08 AM:

    " what do you care Ed ?
    she lives on a lake, there is such thing as internet, most of that type of work can be done over the internet.
    they should just move the capitol. "

    Edward from AZ wrote on Feb 18, 2009 7:30 AM:

    " Gee, Sarah even has to interfer with Bristol's interview to get her own time in the limelight. Sarah made an interesting comment though, she was down by the lake,but I thought she works from home. Where does she draw the line, just another reason she should work from the Capitol so people can actually see er on the job. Stop all per diems till she does work from Capitol. "

    jp to maxx katt wrote on Feb 18, 2009 7:06 AM:

    " what is inflamatory about Obama sucks?

    he does!
    and now his stimulus package........HAHAHA what a joke that thing is, did you read it? i mean the whole thing? about 10% goes to an actual stimulus, the rest is all handouts to companies that have a proven track record of mis appropriation of funds,
    so what the heck, if we give them more money, they should do the right thing...right?....................HA!

    Obama, Pelosi, Reid, and the rest of them IDIOTS should get Lynched!
    oh, and Begich too, for going along with the stupidity. "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Feb 17, 2009 6:55 PM:

    " Oh Jed...the irony..."post comments on there own local blogs. These idiots " Go shoot at some food.

    Jp,,,Whaddya getting soft on me? Like you haven't posted some totally inflamatory posts out here. Half you stuff is signed "Obama sks." :) "

    Uncle Jed wrote on Feb 17, 2009 3:18 PM:

    " I wish these lower forty eight low down liberals would post comments on there own local blogs. These idiots are annoying. "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Feb 17, 2009 6:15 AM:

    " JP...You kinda got me. That was mostly a stir up trouble post. However, Mom popping in uninvited to steal some time was interesting. Greta seemed genuinely taken aback. Let's also not forget Sarah champions abstinence...a concept her daughter was on natl. TV saying is "unrealistic." Last, she mistakenly (IMHO) erred near end o' piece siding up w/ Hannity & O'Reilly on Fairness Doctrin. I don't think they have anything 2 fear. Those clowns can fight own battle anyway. She needs more steps 2 center, that was another right. "

    jp to maxx katt wrote on Feb 16, 2009 9:21 PM:

    " what was your point of humor with the VanSuestren show?
    i guess i don't get what you found so much humor in?

    there was a mother, grandmother, and a whole lot of respect there.
    was that the problem? were they supposed to be beggin for Obama Bucks too?

    come on Maxx, i even expect more from you! "

    Sad wrote on Feb 16, 2009 6:29 PM:

    " I'd like to take the opportunity to add here what so many others on blogs around the country are reflecting...that Governor Palin absolutely must tend to the needs of starving Alaskans who cannot afford food or heat this winter, and drop her thirst for the national spotlight.

    I would hope Alaskans would demand that of her.

    The stories we are hearing down here are downright heartbreaking. In this day and age, nobody should be starving in this country. Maybe food/ration drops from the L48 will be needed to help govern Alaska? "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Feb 16, 2009 6:17 PM:

    " I made a looping ipod laugh track of Brisol extolling the virtues of abstinence on Greta tonight. Instant classic. Sarah's "surprise" pop in was great too. Couldn't miss the spot light I guess.

    Almost as good as Mom's favorite rag shop "Out of the Closet" having to rename themselves "Second Run" following a legal challenge by the chain that actuall owns that name.

    ...A never ending comedy. "

    TO erevb wrote on Feb 16, 2009 10:47 AM:

    " BARACK OBAMA 2008 AWARDS-

    -Won election for President of the United States of America

    Can anyone beat that?

    Noop. "

    Hahahahaha wrote on Feb 16, 2009 10:45 AM:

    " teamsarah has 69,000 members? Are we supposed to be impressed?

    Obama won by 7,673,195 votes. Take note, teamsarah idiots, that means the man has more than 7-MILLION SUPPORTERS. And growing.

    Thanks for the laugh. I really needed that today. "

    To NormaJ wrote on Feb 16, 2009 10:38 AM:

    " Silence opposition, Norma? No. Holding liars accountable for lying--that's the deal.

    BTW, it was George Bush who tried to silence opposition--demanding that law enforcement see to it that people remove t-shirts, etc. that wasn't flattering to him--not Obama.

    Get your facts straight.

    If you can worship 'heil Bush', Obama will be a walk in the park. "

    Spankles to NormaJ wrote on Feb 16, 2009 10:24 AM:

    " Thank you for speaking up against Obama's awakening sleeper cell. I am a man with a strange nickname, not a She. I can't believe how people follow Obama so blindly. He is like a cult leader. "

    erevb wrote on Feb 16, 2009 9:34 AM:

    " SARAH PALIN 2008 AWARDS -
    - #1 search term in the world of Google
    - Most popular Governor in the Country
    - Conservative of the Year
    - Libertarian of the Year
    - Runner up Most Influential Woman of the Year
    - Runner up Time Person of the Year
    - The Neighbor that most People would want
    live next to
    - One of the Top 10 Hottest Grandma's
    - Her 2009 Calendar Sold the Most Copies
    Did any of you have any of these accomplishments? "

    erevb wrote on Feb 16, 2009 9:15 AM:

    " Speak for Yourself.. - I wanted to to know that "Team Sarah" has 69,000 members and Sarah's Facebook has 501,297 members and they are growing everyday. We love and respect Sarah. We are organizing to work and support her in any career choice that She makes. Sarah will come back better than ever. "

    Speak for Yourself... wrote on Feb 16, 2009 8:09 AM:

    " Elwanda...we want her right where she is, in Alaska!
    We don't want her anywhere near civilized people!
    We don't hate her we just recognize her lack of substance and ability. The American people spoke and she is going nowhere along with all the other narrow minded types who speak one language and live another. Our country does not need hypocrisy, it needs honesty and strength. Palin has neither.
    Believe me, DC is saying "Sarah, who?" "

    jp wrote on Feb 16, 2009 7:55 AM:

    " look at what Begich is doing in the senate already. already he is willing to sell alaska out!
    He'll stop at nothing to climb his way up the political ladder, and he cares nothing about Alaskans.
    Have you heard him talk about the villages? the state of the state? NO!

    you people did a grave injustice by electing him, one that our future generations will pay for forever!

    you elected him, only you can get rid of him, the sooner the better! "

    Elwanda Burrell wrote on Feb 15, 2009 8:33 PM:

    " If any other governor was held to the kind of scrutiny that Palin is - most would just crack, come under fire for REAL scandal (not clothes prices and corrupt cops) and be impeached. Palin continues to just press forward and do the best job for Alaska. She works with struggling villages and a couple of lefties just fear this woman for some reason - she's doing just fine. The state is doing pretty well considering the economy - the other 49 States would love to trade Governor's with Alaska. "

    NormaJ wrote on Feb 15, 2009 4:16 PM:

    " Oh that is truly great, to threaten that the Messiah's gestapo is going to come and get Spankles for voicing her negative opinion of him. This poster threatening Spankles supports our fear that Obama and his supporters will try to silence any opposition against Obama through fear of persecution. It's called censorship, and is the norm in communist countries. This poster seems to think this behavior against Spankles is ok.l That is exactly why we must vigilent. The first amendment still exists. We need to take these threats seriously. "

    Jerome Luther Washington wrote on Feb 15, 2009 4:15 PM:

    " I love the Palins. There should be a reality show about them. "

    Edward from AZ wrote on Feb 15, 2009 10:27 AM:

    " proud vet wrote on Feb 14, 2009 10:43 PM:

    " It disgusts me to read these Palin-Hatin posts. The lower forty eight liberal scum won't leave us alone. Don't let them get you down Spankles. Proud Americans like me agree with your patriotic comments. "=================Patriotic comments??? Dang there is definitely something either in the air or water where you live. SP the "Queen"f cheat
    geesh "

    The Etiology of Spankles wrote on Feb 15, 2009 4:36 AM:

    " Also to Spankles wrote on Feb 13, 2009 5:40 PM:
    " You are one rascist, ignorant hillbilly. You must be a product of inbreeding. "
    --------------------------------------------

    Inbreeding? Maybe. Crossbreeding is probably closer to the truth. I don't think this Spankles bimbo is even human.

    No one would ever accuse one who lies about our president--particularly the way in which she does--a "patriot". Anti-American is more like it.

    Let's hope she lives in Alaska. With Big Foot. "

    proud vet wrote on Feb 14, 2009 10:43 PM:

    " It disgusts me to read these Palin-Hatin posts. The lower forty eight liberal scum won't leave us alone. Don't let them get you down Spankles. Proud Americans like me agree with your patriotic comments. "

    Uncle Jed wrote on Feb 14, 2009 10:36 PM:

    " Spankles is right on track. That is what gets the anti-Palin trolls riled up. Michael Savage on AM650 KENI is another person who talks the truth. This Obama worshipping reminds me of invasion of the body snatchers, where they look human but it's all illusion. "

    But of Course wrote on Feb 14, 2009 7:01 PM:

    " DC is here and DC is now saying "Sarah-Who"?
    Only in Spangles World is she anything.
    She's going nowhere, come to think of it, she is nowhere. "

    To erevb wrote on Feb 14, 2009 6:13 PM:

    " I'm not sure what you mean about "drive by media." However, many of us are here because we are sick of lying, corrupt politicians. SP qualifies for that catagory. "

    To Spankles the Wingnut wrote on Feb 14, 2009 6:12 PM:

    " I suspect our thinking you are a rascist has to do with your remarks about "radical black muslim" and "black supremacy." Just a guess.

    PEOPLE, IT'S TIME TO STOP FEEDING THE SPANKLES TROLL. "

    erevb wrote on Feb 14, 2009 8:34 AM:

    " A nice article, Gov. Palin popularity and support continue to rise daily. The lengths that the "drive by media" will go to discredit Sarah, her family scares me to death. We sure do welcome more articles like this to get the message out. "

    erevb wrote on Feb 14, 2009 8:26 AM:

    " There are many, many people who love Governor Palin and her popularity continues to rise. She is someone conservatives can be proud of. Sarah Palin is going places in 2012. "

    Spankles wrote on Feb 14, 2009 12:07 AM:

    " Obama is not the messiah. He's the biggest threat to the American way of life as we know it. "

    Spankles wrote on Feb 13, 2009 11:37 PM:

    " It's Taboo to say anything negative about Barrack Husein Obama. If you do your automatically a racist. But Palin is OK to rip on. That's how Obama got elected, everyone feeling good about themselves saying ' I voted for Obama, I'm not a racist"! You guys treat him like a God. It's OK to make fun of Bush, but Obama is off limits. Obama's nothing. NOTHING! "

    Also to Spankles wrote on Feb 13, 2009 5:40 PM:

    " You are one rascist, ignorant hillbilly. You must be a product of inbreeding. "

    Stupid Spankles wrote on Feb 13, 2009 3:01 PM:

    " Your taking exception to Obama's middle name is as insane and ludicrous as saying...Gee...we can't vote for McCain now...with a name like JOHN. I mean, egads, what about JOHN Wayne Gacy!?!

    You're a stupid hillbilly, Spankles. And if you believe the false, cruel rumor about Obama being a radical muslim you're probably dense enough to believe the one that Sarah Palin's really a man in drag.

    You belong in an asylum with all the other nutcases. You'd be leader of the pack. "

    TO Spankles wrote on Feb 13, 2009 1:37 PM:

    " I think the feds'll to be very interested in what lies you are telling about our president, spankles, on this site--if they haven't blogged in already and golly gosh-golly gosh, hmmmmmm, something tells me they are already.

    It's one thing to exercise free speech in this country and quite another to libel others with that speech. Especially inflammatory lies about our president that could jeopardize his security if some intimidated whack-job, believes that lying BS.

    Are you related to Palin, by the way--or do you just think like her? "

    To Spankles wrote on Feb 13, 2009 12:44 PM:

    " What radical muslim are you talking about? If you're talking about Obama, you need to go back to your doctor and get your paranoia meds increased or changed. "

    Spankles to MAXKATT wrote on Feb 13, 2009 11:50 AM:

    " It's all a joke to you, isn't it? I care about our country and I don't think electing a radical muslim is funny at all. Every day I awake I hope all this was just a bad dream. I can't believe we have a president named Barrack Hussein Obama. Thank God it's only four years. "

    To Maxkatt wrote on Feb 13, 2009 8:45 AM:

    " Great come-back! I'm still chuckling. Right-wing nuts always think everything is a conspiracy against them and those they support. "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Feb 13, 2009 7:10 AM:

    " It's true Spankles. Obama created a sister branch of Acorn known as "Pinecone Patriots." We received advance stimulus, and are paid to try to shift the country's thinking by swarming message boards with liberal posts. I've been assigned 4 different publications myself, but Frontiersman is my fave.

    JP...sorry for my confussion...Congrats on the pregnacy however! For names, go with unsual stuff like your lovable Gov...how about "Tarp" "

    as opposed to... wrote on Feb 12, 2009 12:14 PM:

    " wrangler writes about Palin 'she could not answer a qustion to save her life'. As opposed to Obama...he speaks eloquently (as long as he's been prepped by the puppet masters beforehand) and with strength! Too bad everything he says is straight out of a compost heap. 'Of course we need off-shore drilling' he says during the campaign...then signs off on ceasing off-shore drilling in office. 'Like McCain, I'm opposed to pork spending', as billions in BS spending go through the stimulus bill. And on and on and on.... "

    wrangler wrote on Feb 12, 2009 10:43 AM:

    " Did anyone see her press conference yesterday? Good Lord, she could not answer a qustion to save her life! I CANNOT imagine her as our VP! She is a hypocrite and a sham. "

    Spankles wrote on Feb 12, 2009 9:49 AM:

    " MAXKATT is just a pawn hired by Obama to turn people against Palin. I have information that thousands of people are working on this evil plan! They are preparing for 2012. We need to stop the Antichrist! Support Palin, please! "

    jp to rahrah wrote on Feb 12, 2009 9:41 AM:

    " if i am, it must be Obamas.
    because i really felt like he just "Did" all of us! "

    Patrick S - Richmond VA wrote on Feb 12, 2009 8:02 AM:

    " When will the Sarah bashers wake up and realize the more they bash, the more relevant they make her? Get out of the pajamas, put the keyboards away, go upstairs, get dressed, and go worship your messiah. Messages of destruction are only designed to tear down someone who threatens to expose YOUR worn out liberal dogma as the bankrupt (like our nation will be soon) ideology it is soon to become. And that's right, Sarah supporters and Team Sarah types will be coming out to fight for Sarah. Palin bashing will not go unchecked. "

    Patrick S. - Richmond VA wrote on Feb 12, 2009 7:55 AM:

    " I have been composing a letter of thanks which I hope to send to the governor soon. I also will be contributing to her PAC and the Team Sarah website as well. She gave me a lot of hope when their was very lttle before. I was going to vote for McCain anyway, but it would have only been a half hearted vote if it wasn't for Governor Palin. I saw her at 2 rallies here. She is the next Reagan. I'd be in despair during an Obama administration if there was no Sarah. Now there's still hope for 2012. "

    Palin is doing fine. wrote on Feb 12, 2009 7:19 AM:

    " If any other governor was held to the kind of scrutiny that Palin is - most would just crack, come under fire for REAL scandal (not clothes prices and corrupt cops) and be impeached. Palin continues to just press forward and get gas lines dones, work with struggling villages and a couple of lefties just fear this woman for some reason - she's doing just fine. The state is doing pretty well considering the economy - look at California - they are on the brink! IL fired their gov! Keep going Sarah! "

    jp to to jp wrote on Feb 12, 2009 6:40 AM:

    " this was directed at maxx katt, you missed the meaning, as it was not directed at you. "

    RahRah wrote on Feb 12, 2009 6:34 AM:

    " JP's pregnant! Congratulations "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Feb 12, 2009 5:35 AM:

    " Ahhh...you mean tend to local AK biz. Aerial wolf hunting and such. Sounds good.

    JP...Given your position on religion, I hope you intend to celebrate Charles Darwin's birthday today. He would have been 200. Lincoln, was apparently also born 200 years ago today. Obama is introducing legislation, however, to officially merge Abe's B-day with his since they are so similar. We on the left mindlessly applaud. :-) Just kidding. But, I do celebrate the birthday's of both men today. "

    To JP wrote on Feb 11, 2009 4:43 PM:

    " We????? "

    jp to maxx katt wrote on Feb 11, 2009 1:12 PM:

    " yes maxx, we decided that it was time to step back, and do a lot of homework. "

    Edward from AZ wrote on Feb 11, 2009 10:24 AM:

    " Inthe Red wrote on Feb 11, 2009
    " " A nice article, but it's getting to the point where I wish they'd stop printing letters regarding the Palins. It provides fuel for the idiots Because they know SO much about what they're talking about!) to wax moronic in here. So (sigh) here we go again! Bring in uneducated ED from AZ, MaxMoron from NY, Jim from Kennedyville and Joe from the lower percentile of the IQ pool and let them get started.... "

    NOW THAT IS FUNNY. Very accurate too. "=======================Oh boy, Hi Sarah or is this Todd? "

    LOVE SARAH in Long Island wrote on Feb 11, 2009 9:49 AM:

    " SARAH PALIN WE LOVE YOU IN LONG ISLAND!!!!! PALIN 2012!!!! DO NOT LET THE HATERS GET YOU DOWN - THEY HATE FOR A LIVING - YOU ARE AN ICON!!! "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Feb 11, 2009 8:41 AM:

    " Seriously JP. She would have jumped on an outting like that not long ago. I think someone new is directing the offense there. I have never been worried about any of the "2012" talk until this. If it's just a scheduling conflict, we're back to normal. If it's strategic, it signals someone understands the polarizing nature of such an event and how it's not advantagous to someone seeking to accend to natl. stage. "

    jp wrote on Feb 11, 2009 7:24 AM:

    " yeah maxx, they hired me!

    i'm the new guy! "

    MaxMoron from NY wrote on Feb 11, 2009 2:07 AM:

    " those scumbags in NY just raised my taxes. Ms palin plz can I come out to Alaska - promise won't be nasty anymore. "

    Inthe Red wrote on Feb 11, 2009 2:04 AM:

    " " A nice article, but it's getting to the point where I wish they'd stop printing letters regarding the Palins. It provides fuel for the idiots (mainly from the lower 48, imagine that! Because they know SO much about what they're talking about!) to wax moronic in here. So (sigh) here we go again! Bring in uneducated ED from AZ, MaxMoron from NY, Jim from Kennedyville and Joe from the lower percentile of the IQ pool and let them get started.... "

    NOW THAT IS FUNNY. Very accurate too. "

    Mamoud wrote on Feb 11, 2009 2:02 AM:

    " Thank you for a very good and enlightening article.

    Confirms my high opinion of Gov Palin. "

    RahRah wrote on Feb 10, 2009 7:45 PM:

    " Palins laying low, Toddler has the Iron Dog this week and Oh yeah heard it was her birthday.

    I'm giving Obama a chance, we have all these political heads together trying, I sit at home wondering what I can do and ya know I don't have the answers either. I do know how our state has been ran, how unethical and secretive our governor moves about. If we are in trouble financially we will be the last to know or she will be long gone when the truth comes out. "

    MAXKATT from NY. wrote on Feb 10, 2009 5:47 PM:

    " (CNN) — Sarah Palin will not be attending the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington later this month, her office confirmed to CNN Tuesday.

    Uh-oh, chicky's getting smart. Now I'm concerned. Did she pick-up a new handler? "

    Rick n St Augstine wrote on Feb 10, 2009 5:36 PM:

    " Its refreshing to see such wise and well worked opening comments from my home state of Florida, Opposite end of the continent we may be but close in value we are... What a great relief.... To Sarah and the Palin family, our prayers and monetary support are all for you....

    Keep up the great work...

    Rick Rowland
    St. Augustine, FL "

    jp wrote on Feb 10, 2009 5:24 PM:

    " nah, i'm no monitor, i am an equal opportunity blog trasher.
    i'm glad to hear that you are retired, and worked hard for it, it certainly doesn't seem to be a trait that is being followed by the new breed for sure.
    and the new administration is coddling to companies who screwed up majorly.
    If i had acted that way for my old employers, i certainly wouldn't get handed more money! I'd be out on my arse, just as they should be!
    But instead, they give them Bonuses.
    and we're their supply of free cash. "

    McCain was right wrote on Feb 10, 2009 4:36 PM:

    " Sarah Palin's taught me well to believe in McCain's camp. I think she's a whack job, greedy as all get out and really, really dumb. What a relief that McCain lost.

    Several Fox correspondents noted...he acted like he wanted to lose. Understandable considering his big mistake for VP candidate. "

    told you so wrote on Feb 10, 2009 3:31 PM:

    " Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear Sarah, Happy Birthday to you, and many more. We love you, God Bless You. "

    Rainboo wrote on Feb 10, 2009 3:30 PM:

    " jp - I'm retired comfortably, never received a welfare check nor my children. Ethics and integrity through hard work built my retirement, Thank you for your comment though, hope you feel better. Are you the Palins blog monitor? "

    told you so wrote on Feb 10, 2009 3:29 PM:

    " Sarah Palin, I thank God for you and your precious family. I thank God for allowing McCain to be wise enough to choose you. Thank you for being his VP. I know God has wonderful plans for you no matter how many people try to bring you down. God is Greater than all, and He will get the Glory in the end. He will take vengance on those who strike out at you, as you can see some of the media going under. We love you, God Bless You! "

    Spanklestojp wrote on Feb 10, 2009 1:29 PM:

    " Don't you ever be sorry my lord. I worship the blog you comment on. If Palin is reading this, could we get another $1200 dollars please. I'm broke. "

    jp wrote on Feb 10, 2009 12:58 PM:

    " why are you laughing rainboo?
    because he works?
    keep laughing, soon you won't get your welfare check!
    that is, if Obamas plan gets implemented. "

    Rainboo wrote on Feb 10, 2009 8:57 AM:

    " Go to Tesoro Iron Dog 2009 - read Todd Palins bio - I'm still laughing. "

    jp to sugarbaby wrote on Feb 10, 2009 7:20 AM:

    " are you kidding? the Dems are running their state, they can't say anything there, it's all locked up.
    Once you go Democrat, you can't go back, it's no longer an option, if you speak up, you're bound for persecution.
    Remember this Komrade!

    You have to see things Obamas way, or soon you'll be locked up for treason! "

    Worthless Palin wrote on Feb 10, 2009 5:15 AM:

    " While Alaskans are facing starvation and the possibility of freezing to death, Palin's out there giving self-promoting interviews to men's magazines.

    Safe to say, the average, L48 American who's hearing about these issues, along with our new president, care more about those desperate, destitute people than Alaska's own governor.

    Naturally, I suppose anyone noticing these facts is called a "Palin basher"?

    Uh-huh. "

    Questioning Censorship wrote on Feb 9, 2009 7:10 PM:

    " Why does the Wasilla frontiersman censor all the positive Palin comments?????????????????? "

    Oops wrote on Feb 9, 2009 6:37 PM:

    " Just read 2/9/09 that Obama will issue a tribal advisor to Alaska. Now that out to get Palins attention for those struggling villages. Go Obama "

    John of Wasilla wrote on Feb 9, 2009 4:08 PM:

    " Sarah Palin has no soul. She's a climber, and everything she does is to further her own ambitions. Please, if you people in the lower 48 like her so much, come get her. "

    Sugar Baby wrote on Feb 9, 2009 2:51 PM:

    " Palin blacking out media coverage up here? Not a chance! The main TV stations and especially the Anchorage Daily News are run by Dem liberals who don't like her. I'm surprised all you Lower 48ers who hate her didn't know that....you presume to know everything else about AK.

    Maxkatt and others, yes it's been 4 months since the election and the Frontiersman continues to run letters both pro and anti Palin....what the heck do you expect! She's our governor for crying out loud.

    Doesn't anything occur in your state that warrants as much of your time and scrutiny? "

    jp to spankles wrote on Feb 9, 2009 8:27 AM:

    " sorry spankles, this blog has not been posting any of my comments as of late.

    I don't really know what i wrote to warrant this type of censorship, but alas, this is what has happened. "

    Oh brother wrote on Feb 9, 2009 7:00 AM:

    " Secession? Didn't I see Alaskans blogging here recently on that? Are you kidding?

    CNN's leading story's about starving Alaskans--who're paying $1500 in heating per month, $22 for a dozen eggs, $10 for milk, $15 for a bag of apples--$400 per week in groceries and not able to afford gas for their snowmobiles. Unable to sustain themselves on Alaska's "natural resources" they can't even catch fish to eat.

    Now Alaska needs FEDERAL help to feed it's own--and you people are talking secession? Nuts! You can't even take care of yourselves! "

    To Sugar Baby wrote on Feb 8, 2009 2:46 PM:

    " Regardless, he and others were still found in contempt. Don't they have that in the news up there--or is Palin blacking it out? "

    Wasillian wrote on Feb 8, 2009 12:25 PM:

    " Dear God, please save us from Sarah Palin (aka Spawn of Satan). She is the most fake Christian I have ever had the misfortune to know. "

    Common sense wrote on Feb 8, 2009 10:14 AM:

    " I for one do some study on a subject before jumpiing on the bandwangon. If you saw it on you tube it must be true. "

    Sugar Baby wrote on Feb 8, 2009 10:07 AM:

    " Maxkatt,

    You and CNN need an update. Todd Palin eventually did respond to the subpoena as reported by my local news.

    Thanks for your concern anyway. "

    Spankles wrote on Feb 8, 2009 9:33 AM:

    " Gov. Palin will save the American way of life. The beacon of light can still be seen through the long, dark Alaskan nights. I think she'll have to do it without jp, since he hasn't shown interest. He is showing weakness collaborating with MAXKATT. Maybe he's keeping the enemy close? "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Feb 7, 2009 3:38 PM:

    " CNN- Alaska Senate found governor's husband, Todd Palin, in contempt of legislative subpoenas.

    Care to comment lawhite? To refresh, you were just commenting on how "cleaness and decency just stands out in the Palin family." "

    Bear wrote on Feb 7, 2009 9:52 AM:

    " to Lieberal

    It is appropriate that you sign in as "Lieberal." Especially the "lie" part....you are definitely full of lies and hatred and idiocy. "

    lawhite wrote on Feb 6, 2009 7:45 PM:

    " After reading some of the comments here, it is even more clear the difference between Sarah and her family from her detractors. The joy and feeling of cleaness and decency just stands out in the Palin family. I wish some of the posters here could have that too. "

    disgustedwpalin wrote on Feb 6, 2009 7:17 PM:

    " Jay Ramras just did what Palin should have done but would not! Ramras for governor! This Palin adminstration is pathetic! "

    Joan wrote on Feb 6, 2009 1:35 PM:

    " Thanks for the letter, love Palin! "

    RahRah wrote on Feb 6, 2009 11:13 AM:

    " Paul - just go to YouTube, you'll see the real Sarah Palin in action, word for word and action by action. The Sarahteam are a bunch of groupies left over from her high school days, Or try Huffington, they show verbatim her speaking, something this team can't disspell, it's there in black and white. This group is just a bunch of feel good buddies scratching each others backs pushing their agenda for personal profit. "

    potato digger wrote on Feb 6, 2009 10:36 AM:

    " I hope the rest of America takes a good look at how Palin and her administration treats the rest of Alaska - especially Fairbanks. She only visits when there is hockey, military, or snow machines involved. Oh by the way we have a University and by golly they have a hockey team that is doing pretty good. They also have a pretty decent research program. Maybe - just maybe she could show a little support and compassion to All Alaskans and work for Alaska. "

    Understood wrote on Feb 6, 2009 9:53 AM:

    " Thanks for your comments David Evans. I have tried on so many occasions to sum up in words everything I felt about Palin's run for office. You have addressed it all and done so quite eloquently. "

    Uncle Ellsworthy wrote on Feb 6, 2009 9:33 AM:

    " Amen Dan Evans, you are right on. Your opinions are shared by many out here. The FEW that are always bad mouthing Gov Palin are in fact in the minority. Even most democrats, i used to be one, don't subscribe to the unmitigated crap that is being said about her. Only the "lunatic fringe". Thank god most decent democrats continue to be sane. "

    lieberal wrote on Feb 6, 2009 7:25 AM:

    " Paul asked: What's Team Sarah?

    Sorry Paul. I only have 100 words here and that is simply inadequate. I would urge you to Google it, get a membership, and read the forums and chat. You will either have found your spiritual home or not. It's simply astonishing. "

    Samuel Sweden wrote on Feb 6, 2009 12:22 AM:

    " Sarah, it will be an awful heavy load to turn the stinking tanker full with communists on the right course again.
    A fantastic start, the support is massive. Bless you. "

    Kelly wrote on Feb 5, 2009 8:08 PM:

    " Liberals love Sarah Palin! She has increased taxes (ACES) and grown the operating budget every year she's been governor.

    Outsiders want her? Please, take her before she completely destroys our economy. "

    Lisnup wrote on Feb 5, 2009 7:13 PM:

    " Just in "Palin tells individual departments to make their own budget cuts for the shortfall. Palin to earth, Palin to Alaska, did we not elect you to govern us? Palin is not smart enough and has no clue to what she is doing. Palins world is tumbling down around her, a federal judge called her a embarrassment today, Palin's days are numbered. I'm not a hater, I am smart enough to know incompetency, Palin is very disappointing in these times we need vision and leadership - stop the delegating and lead. "

    Paul wrote on Feb 5, 2009 6:51 PM:

    " What's Team Sarah? "

    Edward from AZ wrote on Feb 5, 2009 6:09 PM:

    " I see the currenjt version of "Three Blind Mice" is running in this thread. Palin is good, Palin is great. Palins is a cheat, a lier, an uninformed person, and all the other things peoiple have mentioned.


    Plus, the Alaskan Savings fund has taken close to a one billion dollar hit based on idiotic stock investing. Her budget was prepared with an oil revenue value of $ 74, approx $ 35 above current values. She has made no cuts, and now wants to build a 500 mile road to a village of about 3,500...Brilliant, NOT "

    lieberal wrote on Feb 5, 2009 5:11 PM:

    " If I were a betting man I would bet that 99% of the the fawning Palin supporters have been directed from Team Sarah. These are the people who traitorously and unashamedly hope the government fails. The ones who are desperate to believe Obama is either foreign born or otherwise constitutionally ineligible to be President. These are the Limbaugh rubes who still think George Bush was the greatest thing since sliced bread. They want Palin to be President because she is just like them. Stupid. Uneducated. Sheeplike." Real Americans" want something better. "

    Paul wrote on Feb 5, 2009 4:22 PM:

    " I am impressed bby what Sarah Palin has done in Alaska and I appreciate the exmple that she sets for everyoen in the country. "

    Oops wrote on Feb 5, 2009 3:40 PM:

    " Oliva dear, you seem like an adult with and obsessive mentality like a band groupie. Palin will never be president. No matter how hard you Palin lovers say WE LOVE YOU SARAH it doesn't help her ignorance or ethics, I am not a Obama supporter and definitely not a Palin supporter but I know intelligently we have a good shot to get America back on track with Obama, my prayers are with the president and his family, no matter his party it is our country we need to love not a candidate. "

    RahRAh wrote on Feb 5, 2009 3:32 PM:

    " Only in Alaska would Palin get elected. Alaska was in a big hurt, Heck she was a WOMAN and the first that we could make a governor how unique. Yep, all the guys got excited and the woman said yah one of us! And then we got screwed. I didn't vote for Palin for governor or as a VP, I am a Republican but never found anything she spoke worthy of my vote. Today a federal judge declared her an embarrassment, now all the Palin lovers will cry HATER they just don't see it "

    Wasillian wrote on Feb 5, 2009 2:32 PM:

    " Joyfulcardinal - If only it were true....if only it were even half true. You have to be deaf, blind, and stupid to not know about all her poor decisions and lies. LIES, PEOPLE, LIES!! "

    joyfulcardinal wrote on Feb 5, 2009 12:50 PM:

    " I too would like to thank the Governor and her family for being a reflection of all that is good and all that we teach our children to want to be like when no one is looking: A leader of integrity and courage who will stand up and speak out when things are wrong and when they are right.
    She is doing a great job speaking out and correcting all of the false things being said about her. She is also doing a great job looking out for what is best for Alaska. Thanks Governor- thanks to her parents too. "

    KenfromPalmer wrote on Feb 5, 2009 9:17 AM:

    " Ah yes! Its difficult to comprehend anyone who takes the side of Alaska's citizenry as a true public servant.Whose husband is both a union member & small-businessman.Whose background is humble. Who has worked long & hard for many years to have reached her current level of success...Who has performed well in office:Opposed corruption;Fought against waste & inefficiency in government...Completely mystifying isn't it?
    -PALIN2012- GO SARAH! "

    KenfromPalmer wrote on Feb 5, 2009 9:04 AM:

    " Sarah, You're in millions of Americans thoughts and prayers...God Bless you & your wonderful/gracious family.... "

    Carrie wrote on Feb 5, 2009 7:59 AM:

    " I am confused isn't this still the United States of America, and don't we still believe in a constitutional right to voice an opinion. We also once upon a time teach good sportsmanship on any playing field. In sportsmanship the winner and loser treated each other with respect. I read no respect in these comments. Two teams played a candidate won and the winning team is whining, for what purpose. You have the floor, the trophy - now do something worthwhile with it. Increase good. Be honorable. Be good sports. Play fair. "

    Jonathan from Florida wrote on Feb 5, 2009 7:53 AM:

    " Sarah is doing her best right now to prepare Alaska for some really-tough economic downturns by Serious state spending. Not everything in the budget is being reduced but Overall, she's got to make a hard decision to make in shelling out less dollars overall.
    On he other hand, the governor of my state is actually getting accolades from Obama because Charlie Crist supports the Over-spending Bill.
    The moral of the story is this: which state has the More COmpetant executive leader? "

    youngpalinfan wrote on Feb 5, 2009 6:47 AM:

    " A great letter! Thank you for writing it! I agree and I want to thank Sarah and the Palins too! Sarah inspires we young women to follow our dreams and to keep holding on with faith and hope. Sarah has changed my life and I could never thank her enough. THANK YOU SARAH! PALIN 2012!!! "

    lieberal wrote on Feb 5, 2009 6:33 AM:

    " I'd like to say thank you to the Palins as well. Without her, McCain would have won the election. If one were to ask, "What would it take for an African American named Barack Hussein Obama to win n American presidential election," the answer would be, "Sarah Palin." Even Bush can't take credit.

    Re: "the refusal to conceal an unwed daughter with child was a testament to a good and forthright family" - isn't that scraping the bottom of the barrel? How could she hide it - her choice was none or none. "

    Terry wrote on Feb 5, 2009 6:30 AM:

    " There is a reason so many Obama supporters keep bashing Sarah Palin. They want to destroy her before the next election. Her popularity grows every time they attack her, but evidently they just haven't figured this out yet. "

    American Dog and unoffical Iowa campaign manager wrote on Feb 5, 2009 6:02 AM:

    " I smell the fear of the Obama supporters,
    and your stinking up the joint !

    Once you see past you hate for Gov.Palin,you might be surprised to see she is light years ahead of the immigrant Obama on all issues...

    All Liberals have is the commodity of hate and have no new ideas other than raise taxes and guide this country to socialism.

    In the realm of ideas your midgets. "

    cat wrote on Feb 5, 2009 6:01 AM:

    " Oh yeah Dan. We Alaskans really value your opinion of your "Hot Chick."

    That's not how most of us judge a potential world leader.

    Palin has become a world laughing joke. She will never live that down on the world stage. "

    bardsmith wrote on Feb 5, 2009 5:52 AM:

    " Thank you, Mr. Evans. I agree 100%. It is wonderful to see such a strong, accomplished woman in the spotlight. Palin 2012! "

    Jules wrote on Feb 5, 2009 5:49 AM:

    " I always think those coming to bash someone must either really have fear of that person, or be paid by another campaign to just go around spreading hate. I would never go around saying bad things about Obama, heck I don't even read about him if I can help it. Sarah Palin is a true American leader, and many of us can't wait for her to lead this country. Us in the lower 48 need brilliant skills to lead us as well. Good Luck Gov Palin, prayers are with you from all over our great nation. "

    jimr3 wrote on Feb 5, 2009 5:31 AM:

    " Governor Palin is a bold leader, a proven reformer and true fiscal conservative in the mold of Ronald Reagan. And she has the kind of experience that enables her to do things like:

    Review Billion dollar pipeline contracts.
    Read National Security Briefs.
    Read Terrorist Threat Reports.
    Veto or sign Bills into law.
    Prepare and produce Billion Dollar Budgets.
    And not only does she read and follow national publications ... she write op-eds for them.
    Attends national events like meetings of the governor's association and correspond with the federal government.

    Go SarahPac.com
    Palin2012 "

    John from Philadelphia wrote on Feb 5, 2009 5:12 AM:

    " History will accurately record that Sarah Palin was a very important American. Her pro-life "mama grizzly" feminism, fiscally conservative populism and genuine charisma will make its positive effect and the United States of America will be a better place for having had her as a daughter.

    How do we know this? People instinctively remain fascinated by her after this better half of the failed GOP ticket went back to her Arctic home months ago. "

    DeDe from Georgia wrote on Feb 5, 2009 5:01 AM:

    " Sarah Palin is a breath of fresh air in an otherwise stagnant cesspool of Washington, DC (inside the Beltway) politics as usual. All one has to do to see that things are not going to "changed" by this new admininistration is look at the political appts. of Obama......they're all recycled corrupt Washington politicians. Sarah Palin's values represent the very core of America that isn't being represented in DC. Sarah is smart and articulate. She was absolutely demonized and smeared by the left and mainstream media, because she wasn't a good ole boy from D.C. "

    Thomas McMahan wrote on Feb 5, 2009 4:46 AM:

    " You nailed it Joe. Sarah Palin is a politician of intellect, character, and practicality. She not only talks the talk but walks the walk in her personal life and her political life.

    In the meantime our inexperienced, stumbling, bumbling president continues his course to aid the terrorists and destroy the economy.

    Hats off to Governor Palin! "

    Oliva wrote on Feb 5, 2009 2:24 AM:

    " AND FOLKS AS SOME OF YOU KNOW IT'S SARAH'S BIRTHDAY ON FEB 11.
    THE 45TH PREZ OF THE USA WILL BE 45!
    PLEASE ALL SEND A CARD!!
    THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU. "

    Oliva wrote on Feb 5, 2009 2:21 AM:

    " Gosh Mr Evans from Florida, the absolute opposite end of the US, has written a very nice endorsement for Governor Palin. That is so appreciated by myself and the millions of followers that keep joining up for Sarah. Yesterday I signed in as a supporter on Sarah's Facebook Page and just in 1 day over 1,000 people joined. Total was 482,000. What is happening is impossible to explain. Sarah is a phenomenon [much like Elvis]. And look at me, I come all the way from Australia to support Conservatism and defend the amazing Governor Palin. Good Fortune Sarah! "

    Oliva wrote on Feb 5, 2009 2:03 AM:

    " rainboo made a boo-boo......." Sarah had connections? .....in the room with a bunch of creepy men. ......ains LOLOLOLOL."
    FYI the Alfalfa Club Dinner was attended by the most powerful people in the Country including the President and The VP. [if they are as you say "a bunch of creepy men" then so be it.] Sarah was invited because the Alfalfa Club considers her to be a major political force in the country today. Alaskans should be very, very proud of their Governor. She has elevated the State to a new prominence and hilights Alaska's potential. "

    alaskan10 wrote on Feb 4, 2009 10:12 PM:

    " Well well well, here we are again spewing our lies and nonsense. Andrew wasn't that great since he lost the election in 2006. I don't see Gov. Palin raping anything, as far as Joe from lower 48, we know what you do with your time. Folks, get real will ya, we have problems in this country that is not going to go away for along while. Put your anger where it should be against Washington DC and the crooks and idiots running our country. They are not going to fix this country just screw it up more. Move on! "

    MAC wrote on Feb 4, 2009 9:17 PM:

    " Thank you for the accurate and unbiased article on Sarah Palin. She is still here and getting stronger and stronger every day!! The truth never fails in the long run. Thank God for the internet that keeps us informed as to the truth. Main Stream media is so corrupt most people are now going to the internet for the truth. All the crooks and liars out there will NEVER stop her!! Trust me there are thousands and thousands getting behind her every day. We seem to be the silent majority that will emerge in 2012!! "

    sfernando wrote on Feb 4, 2009 9:15 PM:

    " gov palin has accomplished much with her life. obama has no accomplishments beyond getting elected. it shows even after 15 days. "

    KSlady wrote on Feb 4, 2009 9:05 PM:

    " What a refreshing change, to log on and see a great, well thought out letter on Gov. Palin and her family. Kudos to them for remaining strong in the face of all the stupid people who refuse to acknowledge goodness and truth.

    Honestly, libs, if you've nothing better to do than check in here to make fun of the Palins or anyone else, how sad is your life? Why not get a job while you're waiting for your check?? "

    warriorwoman wrote on Feb 4, 2009 9:03 PM:

    " I was very glad to see this article. I am 62 yrs old and I have never seen a family in a Presidential election that I could possibly relate to, because most of us could never hope to be millionaires. The media treated this family like dirt. I am proud of the Palins for bearing the persecution with dignity. I am proud of Todd's Native American ancesty and their love and pride in little Trig. They showed the world that Down's babies are precious. Thank you Sarah and Family. God Bless you. "

    Christy wrote on Feb 4, 2009 8:59 PM:

    " YOU BETCHA 2012
    Sarah is awesome because she worked her way to the top with the little money she had , and not through some rich big wig family. "

    Steptoe wrote on Feb 4, 2009 8:58 PM:

    " Sarah has a leadership aura. she is so engaged with everything, and brings that charismatic charm wherever she goes. "

    greg wrote on Feb 4, 2009 8:50 PM:

    " If every governor in the country was as competent and responsible as Gov. Palin, we wouldn't be in quite the mess we are today. Almost every state is not only running a deficit, but have a huge amount of debt on top of it. Gov. Palin has exhibited a great amount of courage and the face of lies, smears, and attacks, and handled them all with a dignity few could match. If she choses to run for president in the future, she will have my wholehearted support. "

    Gary wrote on Feb 4, 2009 7:55 PM:

    " Wow, Dan Evans, great summary of how about 60 million people feel about Governor Palin. She indeed is the embodiment of the American family, they good, and the bad. She's a human, not a made up and marketed con man like we have sitting in the White House now.

    But what I REALLY love about your writing is listening to the Sarah Palin hater's heads explode all over the world!

    Bravo Dan, Bravo! "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Feb 4, 2009 7:51 PM:

    " (CNN) – Alaska governor Sarah Palin’s support for aerial wolf-hunting has sparked a heated cross-country war of words between the governor and an environmental ad campaign fronted by the actress Ashley Judd, with Palin calling the organization funding the ads an “extreme fringe group.” "

    TLR wrote on Feb 4, 2009 7:48 PM:

    " This is a beautiful letter. It captures perfectly my feelings about America's Governor. While I am no populist, I am fed up with politicians on both sides of the aisle affecting such elitist attitudes, which are disconected from actual accomplishment, and even from one's personal background. It's a pure state of mind -- and Obama certainly represents the worst of it. Governor Palin was -- and continues to be -- a breath of fresh air. Thanks again for this letter. There are millions of Americans who agree with you wholeheartedly. "

    Tiffany wrote on Feb 4, 2009 7:36 PM:

    " Great letter! I couldn't agree more. "

    JBird wrote on Feb 4, 2009 7:32 PM:

    " Dan,
    Very nice article on Governor Palin.
    There are many, many people who agree with you. Governor Palin's popularity continues to rise. She is someone conservatives can be proud of. "

    linda wrote on Feb 4, 2009 7:27 PM:

    " Thank you Mr Evans for a great article!

    Sarah represents everything I love about this country.

    Our new conservative hero grew up in small town middle class family, shared a bedroom with her siblings. went hunting and fishing. played High School basketball. worked as a weekend sports reporter. got involved to make a difference.

    And she is now a significant figure on the national and world stage.

    Sarah is America ! :)

    As for What and other Liberals - it appears that they are TERRIFIED of her. LOL "

    cliftonbazar wrote on Feb 4, 2009 7:23 PM:

    " Thank you Alaska, for giving us Sarah Palin. She truly is a beath of fresh air. Sorry, that too many ding dongs here in the lower 48 have yet to see what a gem she is. However there is "hope". After 4 years of the Romper Room President and all his lying tax cheats, America will be ready to appreciate the honesty of Palin. "

    navy wrote on Feb 4, 2009 7:12 PM:

    " you obamba haters are a joke---sarah is a great lady---bet you wish your girlfriend(wife) looked like her. "

    Joe from the lower 48 wrote on Feb 4, 2009 9:54 AM:

    " Re: LoneStar wrote on Feb 3, 2009
    "Your Obama thong is riding too high again, Joe. Pull it out some so you can breathe and maybe think a little clearer. "

    What am I missing here? I`ve not said one word about our president until this post. The only thing those like you appear to be concerned about is Palin opening her mouth and sticking another foot in it.while trashing the Rep. party with her ignorance. You are the first to mention Obama. Guess you are like Limpballs, hopeing and wishing for failure??? "

    baby girl wrote on Feb 4, 2009 7:32 AM:

    " I love to read all of the cry baby letters. I come on this site to get a few sarah laughs. Thanks to the supporters of sp for MAKING MY DAY. Keep up the good work. OBAMA RULES!!!!!! "

    LoneStar wrote on Feb 3, 2009 3:38 PM:

    " to Joe from the lower 48

    Your Obama thong is riding too high again, Joe.

    Pull it out some so you can breathe and maybe think a little clearer. "

    Joe from the lower 48 wrote on Feb 3, 2009 5:54 AM:

    " Sarah lipstick on a pig Palin--You are --Such a bone head. Are you ever going to learn or are you just going to continue to embarrass yourself. Even Newt says you are a bone head in desperate need of some learning. Start boning up or get lost for a few years. The Wasilla hillbillies are beginning to get embarrassed for you. "

    BOO-BOO-BEAR wrote on Feb 2, 2009 11:53 PM:

    " Well Rex...at least Halcro backs up all his statements with HARD , physical evidence. Case in Point...all the emails regarding the corruption at the Valley Dariy , DBA Matanuska Creamery. did you actually go to read his article about "Got Milk Fraud?" The DEC can back up the listeria cheese, too. this is all the truth. you can also look at the Board of Agriculture's meeting minutes that verify all he says. There is a wicked web of people perpetuating the lies started by Palin. "

    John from Wasilla wrote on Feb 2, 2009 6:03 PM:

    " Yes, Sarah, you go girl. Go far away and don't look back. Go out of Wasilla. Go out of Alaska. "

    Joe from the lower 48 wrote on Feb 2, 2009 4:28 PM:

    " Palin has given so much material, (see list below) that Obama could have used to really razz her, but he was easy on her. The 180K`s worth of cloths came in handy, huh? She the republican gift that just keeps on giving. Anyone say stupid??
    By the way did she pay taxes on the 180K???

    Her special connection with bloody wolves:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGPFPBmzRrQ


    Her special connection with bloody turkeys:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0r7TJUTn1c


    Her special connection with bloody moose:
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v351/jakub4/moose.jpg


    Her special connection with Britney Spears:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bg1ftYiGp8&feature=related "

    rex in Wasilla wrote on Feb 2, 2009 2:16 PM:

    " Boob oobear-If Andrew Halcro is your source of "truth", you are to be excused for your ignorance. That person has done nothing except spew invective since she kicked his booty in a past election. envy? spite? unbiased? read all his articles in the Anchorage Daily Worker then tell us how unbiased he is.
    Sarah you go girl!
    Palin in 2012 & 2016! "

    To Maxxkat wrote on Feb 2, 2009 2:09 PM:

    " Hilarious. Wish I had thought to say that. "

    Boo-Boo Bear wrote on Feb 2, 2009 10:34 AM:

    " Well, after reading www.andrewhalcro.com and seeing the rampant corruption that has been allowed under Palin's nose, she could und up like Blagojevich...and rightly so. Our State's assets are being squandered on this bunch of con-artists! "

    Rainboo wrote on Feb 2, 2009 7:53 AM:

    " Sarah had connections? she worked it girl in her go go boots and all. She's just a skirt in the room with a bunch of creepy men. Yeah she's there for her brains LOLOLOLOL "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Feb 2, 2009 7:44 AM:

    " Regarding "how does Sarah Palin protect the environment?" She spreads a lot of fertilizer around. "

    Wasillian wrote on Feb 1, 2009 9:18 PM:

    " Exactly how does Sarah Palin protect the environment? Rapes it maybe, but protect? I think not. That idea is going to be a hard sell. I doubt that Sarah could even say it with a straight face; although, she does lie well, so maybe.... "

    To Alaskan10 wrote on Feb 1, 2009 9:03 PM:

    " You think that Sarah made it without "political connections"??? You obviously don't know Sarah very well. "

    GKW-Wasilla wrote on Feb 1, 2009 7:17 PM:

    " Alaskan10 You Nailed it!
    Thank you Sarah. "

    Wasillian wrote on Feb 1, 2009 6:49 PM:

    " "Chairs the National Governors Association Natural Resource Committee and chosen to serve by 49 other Governors who recognize her expertise in energy development while protecting the environment. " Seriously, protects the environment? Who are you trying to kid? Do you think we are idiots? What a dunce. You must be Sarah. "

    Rainboo wrote on Feb 1, 2009 5:57 PM:

    " alaskan10 - just goes to show ya what Alaskan will settle for - one word inept. "

    Missy from Mississippi wrote on Feb 1, 2009 5:28 PM:

    " What a kind and thoughtful article regarding the Palin family. It is so nice to see positive and heartfelt comments on such a beautiful Christian family. The Palin and Heath families are an inspiration to us all.

    Let us also not forget that Gov. Palin made it into the American history books not only as the first female and youngest ever-elected Governor of Alaska, but as the first Republican female vice presidential candidate. Secretary Clinton may have her 18 million cracks in that glass ceiling, but Governor Palin has her 48 million. "

    alaskan10 wrote on Feb 1, 2009 3:36 PM:

    " Governor Palin unfit?
    Well let's see, she was elected city council member twice, elected twice as mayor, elected Governor by beating a sitting Republican Governor, nominated by her party to be VP. Chaired the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission serving as ethics supervisor. Chaired the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission. Chairs the National Governors Association Natural Resource Committee and chosen to serve by 49 other Governors who recognize her expertise in energy development while protecting the environment.
    And she did all that without the benefit of money, political connections or having an elite Ivy League school. "

    Edward from AZ wrote on Feb 1, 2009 11:42 AM:

    " WillowWisp wrote on Feb 1, 2009
    " Our Gov has made a couple good decisions in a row! If she will focus on her job & the best interests of Alaska, and develop the courage to seek out & consider other's points of view, I will forgive her & support her!
    I do want and NEED her to do well! We PAY her to manage & represent our State using the best practices. If she hired the best & brightest & sent her "yes" people home,her future & ours would shine! "======Ya forgot, she should resign also. "

    Shut Up Florida wrote on Feb 1, 2009 9:44 AM:

    " Talk about the dumbing down of America! Based upon Don Evans comments, there goes Florida. Evans, stick to your state's problems and we'll deal with our ignorant governor in our own way too - it's called a recall provided she doesn't get impeached first for being such a bumbling fool! "

    DanB wrote on Feb 1, 2009 9:22 AM:

    " Mr. Evans...."god, family and truth"....you must be very young, very young....I'll bet you've never been been around riots, crowds out of control and people accusing people "palling around with terrorists" and knowing drug dealers at the same time,,and having a unmarried child drop out of highschool because she's very pregnant....I admire your passion...but I think you should read more and consider the role model that Gov. Palin set with immoral suppression and non leadership.knowledge...refreshing yes...uniting, no, hate yes, intelligence, 6 years in 5 colleges, you decide. "

    What wrote on Feb 1, 2009 8:24 AM:

    " Palin is the Queen of open mouth and insert foot. The latest is her Road to Nome idea. The fools from outside who post on here have no idea of the conditions of our roads and bridges in this state. We need to repair or replace what we have first before building a road to Nome at the expense of $4,000,000 per mile! Then she heads to to DC to the party last night to really make a fool of herself. I live in Wasilla, I know the Palins & Johnstons - hillbillies! "

    WillowWisp wrote on Feb 1, 2009 8:20 AM:

    " As to our Gov's family; Todd inserted himself into a "managerial" & decision making position he was not hired or elected to do. Allegations he illegally accessed & then released State employee confidential records & attended closed meetings have not been addressed. No explanation has been given to his comment that "contractor friends" built their home. He is fair game!
    The children should be left out of it. My heart breaks for them every time they are used as political decoys by Palin supporters & detractor's alike! "

    WillowWisp wrote on Feb 1, 2009 8:04 AM:

    " Our Gov has made a couple good decisions in a row! If she will focus on her job & the best interests of Alaska, and develop the courage to seek out & consider other's points of view, I will forgive her & support her!
    I do want and NEED her to do well! We PAY her to manage & represent our State using the best practices. If she hired the best & brightest & sent her "yes" people home,her future & ours would shine! "

    Wasillian wrote on Jan 31, 2009 5:42 PM:

    " Sarah Palin creates her own negative media fog every time she opens her mouth. It seems like she is walking through moron dust every time I hear her speak. How could anybody want someone as inarticulate, unethical, and vindictive in a position of power? It is truly amazing that she has a journalism degree when the English language is obviously her enemy. Not to mention that she is one of the worst advertisements for Christianity. "

    alaskan10 wrote on Jan 31, 2009 4:34 AM:

    " Thank you Mr. Evans, you are a breath of fresh air, I agree with most all the post, the Palins are good people and have been run through the mud by the biased media and Obots why because the Palins are no different from any other american family with the same problems and challenges. Every day more and more news of all the corruption in Washington and the free passes they get and are getting, yet we can't get an honest accounting about the Palins. "

    AnnieOakley wrote on Jan 31, 2009 12:11 AM:

    " Quote
    In the wake of what must be described as one of the most ridiculous presidential campaigns in my lifetime.
    endquote
    You got that Right. The rest of it you will need to wake up and come to reality she is unfit due to lack of common sense and the intellect required for a position of VP or President.
    Palin made the Election Campaign into a Circus show. Lets hope that She will never again make a mockery of our election process, to Americans and the World alike. "

    jp to tired of palin wrote on Jan 30, 2009 11:45 PM:

    " well idiota! she has definately done something that no one else has done, and you cannot deny this.
    she has made all the lesser 48'ers recognize Alaska as a state, not another country!
    i really don't know if that is good or bad, but she did put it on the map!


    those who think, are individuals, those who don't..............are Democrats/sheep!


    Hope for "REAL" change. Ron Paul 2012 "

    Yuck.. wrote on Jan 30, 2009 10:07 PM:

    " Sorry the letter sickens you....you should have stopped before finishing it!
    Thank you Mr. Evans for the kind words! We in Alaska are so tired of the Palin bahing going on and on and on....Mr. Obama won the election and most that I know will wish him well during the next 4 years and then work a little harder to win next time. Yuck, are you old enough to vote? Did you know the election is over? "

    Leah wrote on Jan 30, 2009 9:13 PM:

    " Enough of the letters from out of state that say the same thing over and over. I want to know what Alaskans think about current Alaskan issues. Perhaps the Frontiersman needs to decide if they are a voice for Valley and Alaskan news or a Pro-Sarah political paper.I do not care what people in the lower 48 think about the Governor's run for President. It's over! "

    Tired of Palin wrote on Jan 30, 2009 2:23 PM:

    " K says

    "I appreciate all she has done for us as a state"

    Just what is that? "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Jan 30, 2009 12:17 PM:

    " Michael Steele RNC Chair. Yer a buncha phonies! Katrina is your real face. "

    Palmer woman wrote on Jan 30, 2009 11:47 AM:

    " So nice to read an encouraging letter, thanks Mr. Evans for writing such kind words....
    Thank you Palin's for all that you do!
    May God bless you & yours "

    K from Wasilla wrote on Jan 30, 2009 9:07 AM:

    " I second this article. Right on. It's always nice to hear from 'outsiders' that saw through the negative media fog that hovered around Palin. She is a wonderful woman and I appreciate all she has done for us as a state. I can't wait to see what the future holds for her.
    Keep your chin up Governor and continue the good work! "

    Yuck wrote on Jan 30, 2009 7:51 AM:

    " I'm sorry, but this letter actually sickens me. In particular "fresh air to those of us who still deeply believe in God, family and truth". Seriously? Because you disagree with Obama's political views he obviously can't believe in God, Family, and truth? "

    Alaskan wrote on Jan 30, 2009 7:48 AM:

    " I agree, here we will go again with the bashing, no one listens to it anymore, and it's getting to not even be entertaining, except to the few outsiders who continually post replys to themselves, just trying to get a response. Thank you Sarah, for all you and your family has done for this state, and endured while doing it. Keep the chin up. "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Jan 30, 2009 7:22 AM:

    " Man, the Frontiersman has really become a fan mail drop for Palin. Election was 4 months ago. Is this all the mail consists of? Almost makes me look forward to the discontinuation of Saturday service. Thanks for running another bullseye.

    I predict this will become a 103 post thread that rockets to the top of "Most Talked About Stories" faster than a Republican apologizing for offending Rush. "

    Ak living outside wrote on Jan 30, 2009 6:44 AM:

    " The lengths that "mainstream" media and "insiders" will go to discredit Gov. Palin, her family and supporters should scare the heck out the rest of us. These people really do think that the Palins and those of us who share their outlook on the world, are a bunch of whackos. We should all be concerned about this and welcome more articles that get the real message out. "

    northern dave wrote on Jan 29, 2009 9:16 PM:

    " A nice article, but it's getting to the point where I wish they'd stop printing letters regarding the Palins. It provides fuel for the idiots (mainly from the lower 48, imagine that! Because they know SO much about what they're talking about!) to wax moronic in here. So (sigh) here we go again! Bring in uneducated ED from AZ, MaxMoron from NY, Jim from Kennedyville and Joe from the lower percentile of the IQ pool and let them get started.... "

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