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Power Wagon wrote on Jul 26, 2009 1:39 PM:

" USAF? Must be in the motor pool or some such...

Anyway, every politican I know of shows thier family off during campaign. Yet it's a sort of 'unwritten rule' that they are 'hands off' in regards to the jackals in the media attacking them. And predictably, the media obliges so long as they're the kids of thier chosen candidate. Otherwise, as seen with Palin's kids, they go right for the belly like the scum that they are.

So yeah, I'd say the lady has a right to be angry. "




USAF SGT wrote on Jul 25, 2009 5:56 AM:

" Sarah Palin has a kindred spirit in Florida. Our alleged Governor Charlie Crist (R). Charlie jerked the people of Florida around while Sen. McCain was toying with him. He thought he was gonna get the VP nod. So now that his empty promises he made on the campaign trail are gone by the wayside "Good Time Charlie" has decided to run for U.S. Senate. In reality he is not RUNNING FOR SENATE .. SO MUCH AS RUNNING FROM THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION. Perhaps he and Palin can become historical footnotes, together. "




USAF SGT wrote on Jul 25, 2009 5:50 AM:

" Sarah Palin is her own worst enemy. As pointed out by some but ignored by the masses. She CHOSE to parade her kids out in the limelight for political expediency. Then when it no longer served HER purpose she wanted to place them in a cocoon. The woman is a joke. She is "CLUELESS"! She has gotten by on her good looks, a winning smile, and a BIG WINK! As was said by Monty Python "a nod is as good as a wink.. to a blind man". Open your eyes and see. "




sharpie wrote on Jul 20, 2009 12:03 PM:

" Yes, put Joe the Plumber back in "six-packville" and replace him with Joseph Lenin from Berkeley. Hugs and apologies to terrorists! "




danb wrote on Jul 19, 2009 7:00 AM:

" Aguitter is a quitter, in any sport.

What we don't need now are Russ "Rednecks" and quitters. And the bodies keep coming back from Afganistan and Iraq all because of 8 years on the wrong road....and how many changes of command generals, with opposing opinions.

New ideas....and leadership.....give it time, and put Joe the Plumber back in "six-packville !" "




Carole wrote on Jul 19, 2009 6:33 AM:

" The frying pan got too hot to handle and she jumped out.
s gov she had 2 choices - move to the capital or pay her own costs to commute.
If she really wanted to keep her kids out of the spotlight you don't let People into your home.
She left Wasilla in debt, she's leaving AK in debt and now she's going to make $7 mill on a book - who made out on this deal?
Is she going to move to NY to be a part of FOX News @ 10pm? "




GO SARAH PALIN wrote on Jul 18, 2009 2:42 PM:

" I would love to meet Sarah and go Moose Hunting with her. She is an inspiration to us all and we need to treasure her for giving us the get up and go attitude.
YOU GO SARAH FOR PRESIDENT AND WE WILL VOTE YOU IN!
WE LOVE YOU SARAH!!! "




EdwardfromAZ wrote on Jul 18, 2009 11:47 AM:

" Power Wagon wrote on Jul 16, 2009 3:23 PM:

" (Sigh) and again with Ed "responding" to himself. This is where it starts to get silly.

But the dimwit stuck on comparing somebody's apostrophe usage to dirty, uneducated whatever whatever comes close to giving Ed a run for the money in the "nuttiest blogger" running. "============
Ahh just another foolhardy comment from Power wagon. I guess you have trouble with English language huh?

I post under one name, and only one name, GET IT YET? Is this the best you can do? "




bob wrote on Jul 18, 2009 1:36 AM:

" Palin is awesome. She got everything she set out to do in half the time other govs take. So, she quit. Ya gotta hand it to the lady, she can really sound convincing. Imagine if a male gov had come out and said, "I quit because the press is picking on me and my family". He would have been laughed off the stage. Not so with Palin, She is applauded. Amazing. But when you look as good as she does, you can say and do anything you want-she is proof. "




sharpie wrote on Jul 17, 2009 4:15 PM:

" Good grief....some people are obviously here to just insult and otherwise be obnoxious! The only thing I see is somebody who is arrogant and, as pointed out already, incapable of staying on topic. I think a chat forum for other like-minded jerks would be more appropriate.

PW, PF and all others....never argue with an idiot. Those watching can't tell the difference. Just let him wallow in his sad lot in life. "




To Watcher wrote on Jul 17, 2009 5:36 AM:

" "Punctation"

Can you at least object to a defense of good spelling and grammar without making a glaring spelling error?

You cannot presume to know my motives.

One of the worst offenders regarding ridicule of others, and banal, poorly formed, thoughts is you. If anyone has been unfailingly stiffling, boring, and pointless, trust me, it is you Watcher. "




To Palmer Farm wrote on Jul 17, 2009 4:30 AM:

" Palmer Farm, sarcasm does not play well here. You appeared to be genuinely clueless. So, I merely had the consideration to take the time to explain it to you.

Yes, sloppy, careless, writing is akin to uncouth manners and bad grooming.

If you think literacy and consideration for others is boring, however, it is your misfortune.

Your friends might love you, warts and all, but others will probably doubt your alleged personal brilliance when you appear sloppy, careless, and unpolished. "




Josie wrote on Jul 17, 2009 1:03 AM:

" Ms. Palin should start her own
t.v. show and call it...

ME MYSELF AND I "




Power Wagon wrote on Jul 16, 2009 3:23 PM:

" (Sigh) and again with Ed "responding" to himself. This is where it starts to get silly.

But the dimwit stuck on comparing somebody's apostrophe usage to dirty, uneducated whatever whatever comes close to giving Ed a run for the money in the "nuttiest blogger" running. "




watcher wrote on Jul 16, 2009 11:56 AM:

" to "to palmer farm"

It's also common courtesy to focus more on the conversation that on whether or not somebody spelled a word right or used punctation correctly. It's common courtesy to not be a jerk and kick a dead horse because you have nothing new or interesting to debate. Give it up. You obviously have nothing to contribute, no facts or anything of substance so now you're just making a childish effort to seem intelligent or condescending. (It failed) "




Palmer Farm wrote on Jul 16, 2009 11:44 AM:

" My god...we're still stuck on that topic? Sheesh.

A misplaced apostrophe compares to attending a meeting with dirty hair? A poor upbringing? Lack of education?

Are you honestly this shallow or arrogant? Or are you just bored and scraping the barrell for something to whine about? Either way, move on! You're only succeeding in making yourself look more silly with each blog, and it's getting boring. Maybe try staying on topic? Just an idea. "




To Palmer Farm wrote on Jul 16, 2009 9:25 AM:

" It is common courtesy to write in a clear and concise manner, and to spell and punctuate correctly.

Let's suppose you went to a meeting, Palmer Farm, and wore clothes smeared with garbage, and your hair was smelly and uncombed. Would you expect others to disregard your sloppiness because of your alleged professional brilliance?

Or could you understand people might think you probably didn't care enough, and lacked something essential in your upbringing, judgement, and education? "




To Ed from AZ wrote on Jul 16, 2009 9:05 AM:

" I hope you do not stop commenting because some jerk said you have no right.

Some locals seem to want it both ways. They clapped gleefully when Sarah Palin put our humble berg on the map when chosen as McCain's would-be VP.

But, they make an ugly noise when people in other states and countries dare comment, negatively, about her in the local paper.

Ed, please comment. It is a free country. Even though a few knuckleheads expect to silence whomever they disagree with, you are appreciated by others. "




Misty wrote on Jul 14, 2009 7:52 PM:

" Don't believe anything you see at the MOVIES! "




jp wrote on Jul 14, 2009 7:45 AM:

" The amazing truth about society has been revealed in a movie called "Idiocracy" The similarities of society are waaay too close to ignore. "




Power Wagon wrote on Jul 13, 2009 8:13 PM:

" for the 'Hmm' blogger, all I can say is "Good point!" Why don't most of us judge others and especially those in office by the shoes they wear? Or maybe what brand of underpants they prefer? Maybe what store they buy their hot-dog condiments at?

Good lord...is it any wonder this country is getting dumber by the generation? "




Hmmm... wrote on Jul 13, 2009 4:59 PM:

" as a shoe lover I just can't let this go...."Naughty Monkey" shoes are just plain trashy looking...ought to be called "Trailer Trash Barbie"...quite unprofessional...I always said if you want to get insight into the type of woman (or man), look at their shoes! You would not find a Naughty Monkey gracing the feet of anyone with real taste and decorum!
Of course we are all welcome to our own opinion. Next week we'll cover lip stick color! "




to Oops wrote on Jul 13, 2009 3:26 PM:

" My..what a typical witty retort! Such astounding insight and debate! "




Oops wrote on Jul 13, 2009 2:19 PM:

" Everything Palin does stinks! Fishy is to nice of a word for her! "




watcher wrote on Jul 13, 2009 12:37 PM:

" Mike, you come from a state with among the highest taxes in the Union. Your governor was elected into office with votes from dead people, felons, non-residents and those that voted twice. She "lost" $30 million while she served as Washington's Attorney General that has never been recovered.

So give it a break. "




Laura wrote on Jul 13, 2009 11:02 AM:

" Great idea! Make those who filed the ethics complaints pay for the expense of the complaints if they're found to have no merit.
Most of the listed costs were freedom of information requests... which those who filed the complaints paid for already. Impact on filers, minimal.
Except, of course, the most expensive complaint... The one Palin filed against herself. Pony up, Sarah! "




Mike Buker wrote on Jul 13, 2009 3:46 AM:

" As a citizen of Washington State, I'm relieved that our Governor has a sense of dignity. Sarah Palin was an joke without a punch line. You should be thrilled to get another chance at governance by a non-amateur. All the Bible thumping in the world can't drown out the intellectually vacant content of Mrs. Palins' rhetoric. "




solongfarwell wrote on Jul 12, 2009 11:52 PM:

" She left us. Get over it. She is gone.
Say goodbye and move on. She only cared about herself, even her kids took a back seat to her ego and need for adoration. Hope she sells a million books, makes a ton of money on the speakers circuit and leaves Alaska alone. She is not one of us. She is her own state-the state of disgrace. Sorry I voted for her once upon a time. Never again. "




Power Wagon wrote on Jul 12, 2009 8:34 PM:

" Lisnup;
Yes, I'll say it; "There's nothing 'fishy' going on with this resignation."

There, I said it. Now get back to your conspiracy television shows or whatever other such nonsense entertains you. "




Hybrid wrote on Jul 12, 2009 7:49 PM:

" Palmer Farm:
Ignorance is one thing; sheer laziness and carelessness in editing your copy is another. Having worked as a draftsperson myself, I can guarantee you that if your boss was successful, he checked every detail of his plans over and over. Some of the writers on these pages would do well to practice the same discipline in their typing. It would do them a world of good. "




EdwrdfromAZ wrote on Jul 12, 2009 7:23 PM:

" Palmer Farm wrote on Jul 12, 2009

" First of all...whoever 'Palmer Wagon' is seems to have borrowed a blog name. I always have been and always will blog under this name only. There's already enough "Ed from AZ" types in here blogging under different names in a attempt to appear others agree with them.
===================
Dearest Palmer Farm,

You have just shown your utter stupidity with this comment. I post under one and only one name. Obviously since I have shown how Plain Palin is you can't come up with anything worthwhile but this. "




Palmer Farm wrote on Jul 12, 2009 3:42 PM:

" First of all...whoever 'Palmer Wagon' is seems to have borrowed a blog name. I always have been and always will blog under this name only. There's already enough "Ed from AZ" types in here blogging under different names in a silly attempt to appear as though others agree with them.

Secondly, "sloppy grammar equals sloppy thinking"? How do you figure that? Some of the most intelligent men I ever worked for had poor spelling and grammar. But I suppose somebody who can design, draft and oversee the construction of a large office building is still 'stupid' in your book? "




Lisnup wrote on Jul 12, 2009 1:16 PM:

" Don't tell me there isn't something fishy going on with this abrupt resignation. Someone is high tailing it out of Juneau. Just smells like someone is going with the flow. "




OReally wrote on Jul 12, 2009 1:10 PM:

" It was Palin's "honest and transparent" governing that has cost Alaska not the complaints. WE'VE all waited since Troopergate for her honesty, once Palin started deceiving her respect and trust were lost. Palin's own actions not filed complaints cost Alaska. Like her "Thanks but no thanks" statement it's all in how you perceive we spent the bridge money! Palin isn't innocent don't care how many OTHER crooked polittcian are out there if we can rid of her it's a start Run her off? worth every dime. "




Hybrid wrote on Jul 12, 2009 9:50 AM:

" Palmer Farm:
It's possible to have partial socialism. The US has this now. For instance, what do you think Medicare is? Where does the money to pay for that come from? It comes from the tax payers, including private industries!

When a state has its own industry, that is by definition a socialistic practice; however, Alaska does NOT own the oil companies; it just taxes them. I'm always surprised you conservatives approve of the PFD, since you don't believe in taxing private profits.

As far as correcting punctuation goes, sloppy grammar equals sloppy thinking. "




Palmer Wagon wrote on Jul 12, 2009 9:44 AM:

" OReally;
and by 'run her off' you mean wasting thousands of taxpayer's money and government's time. Yeah. Thanks. What a hero people like you are. "




OReally wrote on Jul 12, 2009 12:10 AM:

" B Long - Wisdom Palin has none but a Character she is - comedic fodder for the late nite crowd. Palin's gonna laugh all the way to the bank on her flawed personality and values, but it sell to those who wish to be entertained by the less educated. Ill gotten money will do her no good. So glad we ran her off. "




Brenda Long wrote on Jul 11, 2009 7:54 PM:

" I was refreshed at this article. I beleive that Gov Palin had every intention of doing a full term in Alaska. And was doing an awesome job. But there is a certain element of people that can do nothing better with there lives then find fault, fabricate, and do what is needed to distroy the lives of others. And that is
what Gov Palin has been victim to.
But she will not be the looser in the end. And by stepping back she has shown more character and wisdom then those who are authors of the attacks. Go Sarah! "




Palmer Farm wrote on Jul 11, 2009 5:21 PM:

" and again we see that when somebody has no point, they resort to subject changes and grasping for anything they can.

"Hybrid" thinks socialism is defined as taking profit from private industry and distributing it. Really? Huh. Seems to me that there IS no private industry in socialism. Oops...somebody slept through class again. And let me get this straight...when states use the profit from their industry for the public, it's 'socialism'? Ha ha...yeah..ok

(Correcting other's grammar, spelling and punctuation indeed....some of you need to stop being so childish) "




Katie wrote on Jul 11, 2009 3:17 AM:

" Sarah should use some of that charm to work with people instead of against them. She should use some of that intelligence to learn about foreign policies and issues. She should use that communications degree to learn how to speak effectively so that other people don't have to interpret her meaning for her. Then MAYBE she has a shot at something higher. But it will take a LOT of effort and a LOT of people who don't care much about leadership qualifications for her to overcome this quitting attitude. Real politicians don't quit. "




Rainboo wrote on Jul 11, 2009 12:34 AM:

" Dave - Palin didn't represent NOW nor did they need or want her type. If anything she set the woman's movement BACK 30 years. For men she was a visual aid for votes in her naughty monkey heels that she made sure everyone knew the maker of her heels like it inferred something .....for women she spewed hate with her poor education and questionable mothering skills she represented unqualified in all areas. Keep her in Alaska. "




Plowboy58 wrote on Jul 10, 2009 8:08 PM:

" Maybe the libtards of this country should do a little bit of research to find out what happened to the useful idiots in Europe pre WWII. Could it be that we are heading in the same direction? "




Mommy Dearest wrote on Jul 10, 2009 8:05 PM:

" Dear my beloved children of Alaska,
I quit as your Mommy cause I love you so much and I can't be with you now because I have some big, big book to write about myself and I have to talk about myself to some very self important people. Writing and tallking will take so much time, I think it would be best if Uncle Sean take care of you now. Please know that this is best for you.
If you really love me, you will understand and know that this is best.
Love, Mommy Dearest "




Hybrid wrote on Jul 10, 2009 5:26 PM:

" Actually, "to Lips", it is socialism. When you take money from a private company via taxes and distribute it to the people, that is most certainly socialism. Whether socialism is bad or good is another discussion; you need to get your definitions straight.
And also go back to school yourself and learn punctuation: you want its in your comment, not it's. It's is a contraction for "it is." Got it? "




to LIPS wrote on Jul 10, 2009 12:07 PM:

" Get an education, bonehead. The PFD has been around since Palin was a kid. And what moron looks at distributing the profit from sales as 'socialism'? I'm surprised you can even spell the word. (Oh wait, I see you can't). What do you propose? Probably taking our oil profit and sending it to help California?

Every state uses it's profit from whatever it's main source of income is. Hawaii uses tourism, Washington uses wheat, apples, etc. Alaska just gives it directly back to it's citizens instead of to the government. Gee...what a concept... "




LIPS wrote on Jul 10, 2009 9:53 AM:

" Finally, we got rid of the socilaist, Sarah Palin who handed out money. The PFD is socialism to the highest degree. The bonus oil check last year is the payoff in the great scheme of socialism. Why are we so naive - we live in real socialist state of Alaska.? "




Twig wrote on Jul 10, 2009 9:05 AM:

" Offsoap should take a page out of Sarah's book -quit!
What a pain in the hinny...

Sarah is a breath of fresh air in this cesspool of rotten politics. "




Dave wrote on Jul 10, 2009 5:26 AM:

" Palin moved the womens groups ahead into a better life. Were is the NOW group of women to support her????Hiding under the rocks of liberism. "




Verna wrote on Jul 10, 2009 5:23 AM:

" Thank you for a terriffic letter. The responses from the scarred Democrates of Palin is really interesting. The have there talking points. in repitation. It shows that don't have brains of their own to think.Everything they say is repeated. It confuses them because they don't know what she will do next. 'Palin is the Greatest and our prayers are with her as She moves ahead. Don't hear Alaskans complain about the money they got from the oil rev.
and lower taxes then the s. 48 states. "




to Mary wrote on Jul 9, 2009 10:34 PM:

" Oh my, she 'set the women's movement back 100 years'? Good lord! I suppose you think women are best represented by power-hungry, lying, psychotic lunatics like Hillary Clinton? Or maybe somebody who stabs her own constituents in the back for a little extra coin like Pelosi? Give me a break! "




TonyM wrote on Jul 9, 2009 6:36 PM:

" She was the last speed bump on the socialism super highway that the Democratic Party has taken. "




Mary Lynne wrote on Jul 9, 2009 1:32 PM:

" Good Riddance, Sarah! You have done nothing for this state but cause chaos and hatred between folks. You have had your staff lie for you, and you always, always play a victim. Sickening. Have a nice life. You have set the women's movement back 100 years. "




Thank you wrote on Jul 9, 2009 7:54 AM:

" Thank you Jesus that there's only one Joey Brockhouse! Any more and the average IQ in here would dip perilously low! "




Judy wrote on Jul 9, 2009 3:14 AM:

" Ryan H. wrote on Jul 7, 2009 10:36 AM:
" Letterman? Really? Everyone except Palin knows that some comments and statements shouldn't be dignified with a response. ... Getting in spats with everyone that says something you don't like about you or your family...like a middleschooler is insanity, especially when you are a elected official. "

Hmm...what about Obama's publicized speeches denouncing Fox News, Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, etc. for criticizing him... "




Tracie wrote on Jul 9, 2009 2:34 AM:

" I think Sarah is awesome! What a role model for us to follow. She does it all and excels highly, that is why she is attacked. I would be proud to have her run for a higher office and know she would do a great job. I love her conservative values and the fact that she stands by her principles. Her stepping down is understandable. I have a feeling she will be more powerful a tool energizing the conservative people in this country to wake up and see that our country is quickly slipping away. So GO Sarah!! "




Bubblegirl wrote on Jul 9, 2009 12:41 AM:

" I am an independent voter. I hold no party affiliation; however, I was raised by a family of Democrats. I like Sarah.... Sarah loves her kids and it shows in her face when she talks about them. Sarah loves Alaska, you can see it in her eyes when she talks about the different cities, towns, and villages. Sarah loves the United States, you can hear it when she speaks about how she cares for our Nation. When Obama speaks all you hear is what he wants you to hear, not the truth. "




Nancy wrote on Jul 9, 2009 12:41 AM:

" I am so pleased to read so many good comments on Sarah. We need her in this trying times the country is having. GO SARAH!! "




Joey Brockhouse wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:09 PM:

" Phrase Jesus this woman stepped down.
Thank you Jesus!
Thank you Jesus!
Thank you Jesus!
Thank you Jesus!
Thank you Jesus!
Thank you Jesus!
Thank you Jesus! "




david crawford wrote on Jul 8, 2009 9:30 PM:

" People get paid to do this. Their reward should be jail time, not a fat paycheck. "




EdwardfromAZ wrote on Jul 8, 2009 9:18 PM:

" Dillusionmal people in here. Blinder than Sarah. Do you ever think and understand what she has done? "




lee wrote on Jul 8, 2009 8:26 PM:

" she needed to go, she quit working for Alaskan citizens a long time ago and started working for only her self interests and the AK department Revenue interests..Trans Canada was the hook to prove it it had nothing to do with the enterest of the people of this state period nor would it provide anything for the citizens of this state. "




Theresa Karr Adrian Mi wrote on Jul 8, 2009 7:22 PM:

" Sarah, You are a breath of fresh air and right on the money. Stay in the spot light and forget the media that's negative. we know they are bought and already in someones pocket. You are one classy lady and we need you. You have my support 100% and I will campaign tirelessly for you. You go girl the sky is the limit and we are with you all the way. "




Bridget wrote on Jul 8, 2009 7:17 PM:

" If Shannyn Moore is reading, you work for a liberal thinktank.

Palin had a more difficult challenge than Republicans of the past. She was sought out by a currency manipulator,
ahem "speculator" WHO PAID THE LIBERAL THINK TANKS WELL TO SLANDER HER. He also bought Obama's presidency. Money, not democracy or liberty gets you into power.
Shannyn Moore is little potatoes. THE FUNDING FOR THE LEFT COMES WITH VERY DEEP POCKETS and Palin has a strong case for defamation.
This is why Palin is such a threat to the left. "




Alaskamom wrote on Jul 8, 2009 6:33 PM:

" Looks like Sarah Palin was right to NOT accept the stimulus money. Looks like Obamas plan is NOT working. And there were folks criticizing her for it.
Obama is going to run this country into debt "




Plowboy58 wrote on Jul 8, 2009 4:58 PM:

" Hang tough Sarah!, I truly beleive that you have support from a lot of people. When the likes of Al Franken can get schemed into office, and our lapdog press continues to complain that the elections in Iran had voter fraud (hello ACORN), you know full well she will not get a fair shake from the media. Besides, why is the media beating on her so badly? God grant her the power to expose the media for what they truely are!!. God Bless America, and the Palin family!! "




Julia wrote on Jul 8, 2009 4:08 PM:

" Sarah is very smart and she has alot of support. It is so "BRAVE" to resign when the time came.... Look how much money was being spent. OMG so rediculous...The money it was taking to her defend herself was running like a waterfall.... sort of how Obamas spending is. Obama has essentially gotten away with "murder" with everything he has done and lied about. like the previous statement his birth certificate ,rev wright, acorn,ayers, and the list goes on.... like the ol' saying
"if the glove doesnt fit, you must aquit"

GO SARAH!! "




GrammaJJ wrote on Jul 8, 2009 3:48 PM:

" Our political forefathers would turn over in their graves if they could see what's happened to our current system.

Most media along with the Obama administration are bullies. They get in your face in the pretense of "free speech". Slamming infants for being ill and/or a teenager slandered about having sex with an adult has gone WAY beyond the limits.

BO (yes, he smells) could stop this by saying he will not continue to play the media game. But then where would he be? When something scares people, they fight & Sarah scares them. "




watcher wrote on Jul 8, 2009 3:26 PM:

" Where is that birth certificate that Obama was asked for (repeatedly) but refused to show anybody beyond the one on his web-site that appears to be sloppily altered? Still haven't seen that. But no big deal, the media will happily give him a pass on that (and everything else). But god help you if the media doesn't like you! You so much as belch in public and they'll hound the issue into the ground! And what they can't get...they'll make up! "




Sarah is NO politician wrote on Jul 8, 2009 3:15 PM:

" Having been acquainted with Sarah through my grandmother since I was a child, I am proud of her choices. To know her family, her state, her NATION, and her beliefs come first!
My grandmother hated the word politician, politicians change the answer to fit the crowd, I remember her telling Sarah when I was younger, "WE are not the office, WE are the VOICE!" Mrs Governor I applaud you, I support you, and I believe in you!
You are NOT a politician you are OUR VOICE!!!
You GO GIRL! "




PattiAnn wrote on Jul 8, 2009 2:38 PM:

" Elsie,

Just want to thank you for your letter! God bless you and God bless Sarah!

A reader in Atlanta "




MadMert wrote on Jul 8, 2009 2:37 PM:

" Sarah's actions show the burden of political office and the tragedy of modern public service -- the internal emotional feud between a politician's duty to her country and her responsibility as a mother and parent to protect not only her dignity, but also her family.
In the tradition of Lincoln, Eisenhower, and yes, even Ronald Reagan, Sarah knows what that burden is. Her resignation has now left her free to raise money for a campaign for the presidency on the public speaking circuit while at the same time shielding her family from attacks. May God assist you in choosing wisely. "




BlogLogic wrote on Jul 8, 2009 2:18 PM:

" Obama has YET to address and definitively answer ethics questions. Gov. Palin answered hers straight on-its THAT for which people cannot handle. The media spins it to claim she is confrontational. They attack her personality,her lifestyle, her body, hair, husband, children. These are very deep and purposeful attacks. Absolutely NO political official has had this. This was a calculated and sexist attack on Gov. Palin as a person and as a woman. Her body and children were exploited alright but NOT by her own behavior-WHERE are you feminist? btw- Just u wait, she didn't quit! "




Kim Brown in Georgia wrote on Jul 8, 2009 2:09 PM:

" Thank you for your article. The dim-Dems are not crafting a bill that will make speech such as this a crime. Come on Sarah - we NEED you. Be afraid - be aware and very afraid. Try the link - truthjunkie.wordpress.com/2009/05/07/cyber-bullying-bill-not-about-protecting-kids-it-is-about-shutting-down-the-opposition/ "




Diane wrote on Jul 8, 2009 2:04 PM:

" I wish I could write so well, but I am not a writer, But I can say this I don't think the media and politicians would have had such sport with Sarah Palin if they were not afraid she is just the person to run for President in the future we love her and she is one of the few people who actually lives her faith in her actions she is fresh and real and I for one will vote for her if she does. God Bless America.
Diane "




Crystal Thomasson wrote on Jul 8, 2009 1:54 PM:

" America is a CHRISTIAN nation! We need to rise with Sarah and take a stand! This battle belongs to the Lord! Pray for direction with Full Armor on for a Higher Calling and HE will direct our paths. Though our "wings" appear weak and broken, in these last days, be certain: Isaiah 40:31 We will soar on wings like eagles. " No matter how overwhelming any burden God has lovingly placed with His own hands on our shoulders is a blessing." Frederick William Faber-Streams in the Desert . Oh! that our sorrows will soon be turned to joy! "




Norine Holland wrote on Jul 8, 2009 1:49 PM:

" Sarah- You are EXACTLY what the Patriot movement is looking for. Someone more interested in tthe Constitution than personal power, what WE THE PEOPLE have been begging for over years. She does so at the RISK OF POLITICAL HARM TO HERSELF!! That is a TRUE PATRIOT!!! Talking heads have yet to switch their paradigm to what the Tea Parties are trying to tell them. They keep comparing you to traditional politics.I don't think you give a hoot about it anymore and just want to restore America. Just what the 912ers and teaparty people have been trying to tell them. "




bassman wrote on Jul 8, 2009 1:42 PM:

" The bottom line as to why she resigned is simple: She put Alaska ahead of any future political ambitions she might have. That is called selflessness. "




Lisa in AZ wrote on Jul 8, 2009 1:31 PM:

" MAXKATT from NY:

You've got to be kidding right? "Obama had to handle Rev. Wright, Birth Certificate, Bill Ayers, Rezko, etc." Handle what exactly? The government run media didn't do their job and investigate these issues...had they, Obama would NOT be President. The double standards are so blatant! You can not compare what Sarah and her family have experienced to ANY politician....democrat or republican.

Sarah, keep up the good work. You have strong supporters. Let's get rid of politics as usual and make our Founding Fathers proud! "




Samuel wrote on Jul 8, 2009 1:29 PM:

" Like I had mentioned to Sarah I back her choice 100%, I believe in the freedom of the press but only to a point where they are actually reporting news worthy and truethful news. Not to make false accusations and get away with them. I agree with Miss O'Brian that the people who makes any ethics complaints should share in the cost of investagations if found false or not warrented. "




Wendy wrote on Jul 8, 2009 1:10 PM:

" It's time someone came out with something like this, thanks Elsie. The media has covered most everything but what it should be focusing on and that's whats going on (the whole truth) with the President. There are a lot of things that needs to be covered (watched) at what is taking place but the media seems to want to focus on Michael Jackson, Sarah Palin, because she stepped down. They have chewed Sarah and her family up and spit them out. What a disgrace to the human race. It needs to be stopped now. "




sheri wrote on Jul 8, 2009 1:05 PM:

" Sarah Palin is a true person. She is a go getter and I beleive it is all the democrates that are afraid. I wish Sarah would go in there and fire the whole bunch of money hungry vultures. And give america back to the people. It is my country and I want it back. So as long as we continue to pay these power hungry democ. then we cant get our country back. So pray that Gods will be done in america. "




HorsemanYV wrote on Jul 8, 2009 1:03 PM:

" I am so tired of the double standard in this country. I applaud Sarah for her bold move. These silly ethics complaints are out of control. The liberals keep preaching about transparency however, the current administration is anything BUT transparent. I really do worry about the country I have love. Civility and honest healthy debate seem to be a thing of the past. "




IRMA wrote on Jul 8, 2009 1:01 PM:

" Sarah, Americas LOVE for you has grown to heights that the democrats could not have imagined.
They meant evil against you, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result. God will bless you for all good you are doing.
Palin for America!
YES! "




TomB wrote on Jul 8, 2009 12:55 PM:

" Elsie..thank you for your enlightenment. I hope Sarah runs for president..We NEED someone who is honest, earnest, and stands for what they believe in. America will be ready for a new Teddy Roosevelt, or maybe Theodora Roosevelt to bring our great nation out of the depths of a socialistic, big govt political machine that has no common sense "




Kathy - Montana wrote on Jul 8, 2009 12:51 PM:

" Sarah Palin - David
Media Terrorist Socialists - Goliath

If the God of the Bible who made all of Creation is with you - you will accomplish what ever in His will !!!!! Lord have Mercy on our once great country and Sarah and her family "




Robert Geyer wrote on Jul 8, 2009 12:40 PM:

" Here is a Lady with guts. Who is open and to the point. We can't even get Obama to open his birth or school records. To prove that he is an American. I hope that she goes all the way.Mrs. President... "




John Thompson in California wrote on Jul 8, 2009 12:39 PM:

" I am sad to see her step down. I see it as a vicotry to those that picked, whittled and needled at her. This indicates that their methodology works and now they can move on to their next mark, probably Mitt Romney. I'd love to see a Palin/Romney ticket and the sooner the better. "




Joanne NY wrote on Jul 8, 2009 12:37 PM:

" Go Sarah, the liberals hate you with a passion. Shows us how strong you will be. God Bless you. "




Joanne NY wrote on Jul 8, 2009 12:35 PM:

" Oh boy, the venom from the libs is just what everyone expected. But, Sarah, you are frightening them. They've never seen a truer politician than yourself. They are taking down this country and we NEED someone like you to get this country back on its feet. The timetable is running out. Please help us!!!! "




Amy Nolte wrote on Jul 8, 2009 12:30 PM:

" I know that she is being harrassed to keep her out of Obama's way. He is behind it all with his democratic party because they are afraid she will be competition and they know she could win. They want her out of the way so he can continue his antics for all 8 yrs. He is completely and totally scared of her. They don't like people who tell the truth, they want to play games. "




theresa wrote on Jul 8, 2009 12:25 PM:

" Time will tell if it was the right thing for her to do..I personally think it was right for the State of Alaska, being that I live in SC I just wish our Gov. would have made the same unselfish move!!! "




Jonathon wrote on Jul 8, 2009 12:16 PM:

" Simply and eloquently stated Elsie, thank you for your thoughts that I believe are centered on the truth of the matter. American politics and the media have become such a disgraceful and obscene embarrassment to the point that the words assigned to them, "politics" and "media" have earned this phrase as a synonym: "human excrement."

When there is so much sh*t flying in the air how can anyone know what a rose is supposed to smell like? "




so sick of the ridicule wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:58 AM:

" Thank you so much Elsie. And thank you Sarah for the inspiration you gave us. Hopefully you'll come back well rested and ready for any of this malarky "they" spew; and STOMP the heck out of em! "




Maria12345 wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:57 AM:

" Sarah is a great governor, a lovely lady and she definitely did NOT get a fair shake in the press. She is everywoman. She made me proud to be a woman with conservative values and gives new meaning to having it all. Maybe now she can start hitting at the BO administration over Cap & Tax and Healthcare. God knows we need a strong voice saying "ENOUGH!" The BO admin is gonna ruin this country if someone doesn't stand up to thier insanity! Palin 2012 PLEASE!! "




Jon wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:50 AM:

" Sarah Palin is a class act and an honest individual - two things that almost no liberal ever has been nor do they even understand. - Indiana "




Tired in Tyler Texas wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:50 AM:

" Washington has been a zoo since November. We would have been very lucky to have Sarah Palin as president!! "




Deborah Coffey wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:47 AM:

" I think Sarah took a brilliant step in blocking the frivolous lawsuits from continuing. Every Alaskan should be grateful to her for having this plan in place, and implementing it when she found it necessary, to protect her family and fellow Alaskans. Texans appreciate her style - "plain talk and shoot from the hip". We look forward to how she will contribute to furthering the cause for Liberty, not Tyranny. God bless you and your family, Sarah. "




Jackie K wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:44 AM:

" Speak on, Elsie! You said it correct! Let's work for that legislation to correct meaningless ethic complaints. "




watcher wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:42 AM:

" ...and offsoapstone's legacy will be one as a raving lunatic who is out of touch with facts and can't grasp anything beyond simple concepts that are prepared for him/her by others.... "




Houston Texas wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:38 AM:

" Houston to Houston: You don't have a problem!!

"For the first time in my life", I'm proud to know there is a politician who actually has morals and standards that she believes in and sticks to!

All without a teleprompter!!

Lori in Houston, Texas "




offsoapstone wrote on Jul 8, 2009 9:55 AM:

" First off Palin is a QUITTER period nothing said here can change that fact. I would in no way ever vote for her again. History will decide if she was a good governor and I don't think history will be to kind. She helped start many projects few have been completed and many will never be completed. I don't view half done projects as a accomplishments. She dosn't pick her fights well and some she sould never have picked. Palins true legacy will be that of a QUITTER and a self centered DIVA. "




BUDDY GLOVER EVANSGA. wrote on Jul 8, 2009 5:38 AM:

" SARAH PALIN IS A GREAT LADY.IT WOULD BE AN HONOR IF SHE RAN FOR PRES. "




thats right wrote on Jul 7, 2009 6:29 PM:

" That's right! Palin isn't qualified! Thank God us liberals have such amazing representatives of our superior qualities! You know, like our recent addition Al Franken! Along with Obama (who hadn't even made it through his first term as a Senator, has never overseen anything or performed a budget), those wonderful honest Clintons and Pelosi (snicker), and that classy murderer Kennedy, the pot-smoking comedian Al Franken will really round out those mighty Democrats in office! "




jp wrote on Jul 7, 2009 5:47 PM:

" D.C. is now truly a ZOO !!!!! "




Joey Brockhouse wrote on Jul 7, 2009 1:46 PM:

" Had Sarah truly had an open and honest administration and operated in a manner that avoided the appearance of impropriety she would have avoided most of her problems. Secrecy and closed government was the problem. Charging thousands of dollars for public documents produced with taxpayer money, available at the click of a mouse and using lawyers to hide public documents from the public is unethical. If you conduct yourself in a suspicious manner people will be suspicious. Quitting is not an Alaskan value, it's dishonorable!! Sarah made her bed and now all Alaskans must lie in it. "




Ryan H. wrote on Jul 7, 2009 11:07 AM:

" Palin is 'right' to step down, she is manifestly unqualified to begin with. Palin is a celebrity, not a leader. I have seen harbor seals that could govern Alaska when oil is $150 / bbl. Now that there is actually some tough and quite possibly (gulp!) unpopular desicions to be made, Palin bails out. Palin is the 'fairweather' governor. She wants private jets and interviews on FAUX and fancy fundraising dinners.

I can't say I am shocked. I never expected her to stick around to mop up her red ink and watch AGIA go down in flames. "




Ryan H. wrote on Jul 7, 2009 10:36 AM:

" Letterman? Really? Everyone except Palin knows that some comments and statements shouldn't be dignified with a response. This country is loaded with nut jobs and crackpots. Getting in spats with everyone that says something you don't like about you or your family them like a middleschooler is insanity, especially when you are a elected official. "




MAXKATT from NY wrote on Jul 7, 2009 10:28 AM:

" To "to MAXKATT" from MKNY. RE The media simply says "OK.".. The media didn't keep up the pressure on BO? I don't know that Sean Hannity ever stopped hammering BO on both radio and TV for the entire campaign. CNN sent team to Indonesia to explore the "madrasa." If there's nothing there, there's nothing there. I'll admit media may have tread a little more lightly on him given their general liberal bias and his pioneering candidacy, but he still had pleny of chances to blow himself up if he mishandled. "




Don in PA wrote on Jul 7, 2009 9:54 AM:

" Sara did the right thing, it wouldn't have mattered what she has done or will do the media will hound her, why because they are all scared of her because of her working class ethics. Obana never had to answer about his dealings with Wright, Ayers, and the rest of the crooked cronies her had relations with the media gave him a free pass. If Obana's kids were thrown thru the wringer like the media did Sara's the NAACP, Jessie Jackson, alone with the rest of the liberials would be calling foulplay. "




to Maxkatt wrote on Jul 7, 2009 9:23 AM:

" That argument would work if the same standards were applied evenly. But they aren't. Obama can simply say "not true" or not respond and that's the end of it. The media simply says "OK", and lets the issue die. But they'll turn around and hound and badger any issue, no matter how unfounded or ridiculous, and keep the fire going for any politician that they haven't anointed. Case in point is the MSNBC reporting on a 100% fictitious report of a non-existent 'federal investigation' into Palin a few days ago. "




Cortez wrote on Jul 7, 2009 9:02 AM:

" I think I see part of the conservative problem. You have to know the difference between facts and opinions. (Rex) And Power Wagon, Obama's children were not strategically pimped out as Sara did with hers. She pushed them into the spotlight, promoted family values as her platform. How naive is she? Most politicians know better. Bush's daughter was an embarrasment for a while for him, Cheney had a problem child, Clinton had his brother. And they weren't even trying to use them for political gain. "




Cortez wrote on Jul 7, 2009 8:54 AM:

" There were no facts in Elsie's piece. just opinion. You that believe that Sara has had an exceptional amount of criticism obviously do not read what Obama's opponents write in blogs and opinion letters. It goes both ways. Its a brutal position to be in politics, no matter what party. John Kerry, Al Gore, Hilary Clinton have all been called names, been accused of bizarre acts, and all this is spread around the internet by the faithful conservatives. "




MAXKATT from NY wrote on Jul 7, 2009 8:17 AM:

" Regarding "Would an ugly male be treated the same way by the media? Murkowski wasn’t. Obama isn’t." This ignores the fact that she generated a lot of the scrutiny herself by her own actions and reactions as things unfolded. She kept feeding the beast when her team should have been working to keep it at bay. Tough task, but that's part of the game. Obama had to handle Rev. Wright, Birth Certificate, Bill Ayers, Rezko, etc. Every pol has his/her own treacherous waters to navigate. "




Power Wagon wrote on Jul 7, 2009 8:12 AM:

" The modern liberal is a master at attacking, smearing, screaming and spitting and then playing the victim at the same time. They'll attack your family and then act offended when somebody responds.
I applaud and understand Palin's motive. It's one thing to have a thick skin in regard to attacks on yourself, but it's not fair to expect your children to tolerate the abuse. She should have bowed out long ago when the scum were slinging their crap at her daughter, let alone her infant son.
How many verbal assaults do Obama's daughters get? "




Jim from Boston wrote on Jul 7, 2009 7:52 AM:

" ....but how can she step down when the pipeline hasn't even been started? "




Molly wrote on Jul 7, 2009 6:07 AM:

" Elsie,

Loved your letter!! You were right on. "




Pat wrote on Jul 7, 2009 4:45 AM:

" Elsie, you expresssed our thoughts exactly. Thank you and God Bless Sarah.
Michigan "




Rex in Wasilla wrote on Jul 7, 2009 1:23 AM:

" To Elsie O--Thank you for a succinctly stated summation of the facts. I have always enjoyed the city council meetings as I never knew what sharp probing questions you would ask. Thanks for all the years you have helped wake up our concience. "