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MO Inkslinger wrote on Jul 22, 2009 8:12 AM:

" The more I see of Sarah Palin, the more I feel that politics was not a good fit for the little lady. She has some great assets, but I feel she could the country and world more help with social issues rather than political issues. Politically, she is too polarizing. She does a much better job speaking about social issues and issues dear to heart than her mixed-up political rantings and tweets.

I do hope she finds her "higher calling" and is not forced to take the course that many of her Sarahsites want. "




EdwardfromAZ wrote on Jul 19, 2009 3:33 PM:

" and there it is wrote on Jul 16, 2009 6:27 PM:

" And there it is. More evidence that Ed is nuts. "The ethics complaints were valid". Yeah. Mm-hmm. That's why they were all thrown out, Ed.

Time for your pills, Ed. You're jabbering again. ===========

How is it you still do not understand the difference between Partial and Impartial as it applies to the Personnel Board ? "




and there it is wrote on Jul 16, 2009 6:27 PM:

" And there it is. More evidence that Ed is nuts. "The ethics complaints were valid". Yeah. Mm-hmm. That's why they were all thrown out, Ed.

Time for your pills, Ed. You're jabbering again. "




EdwardfromAZ wrote on Jul 16, 2009 5:41 PM:

" debra wrote on Jul 16, 2009
" I believe Sarah left for the reason's she clearly stated. False ethics complaints from stupid jealous people were costing the state millions. Not in our best interest. Sarah, you go girl, you did the right thing and I'm proud of you and I wish you the best. Get out of politics, it's nothing but deception by people trying to make a name for themselves.
=======================
So you understood her? then I guess you understood the ethics charges were valid, not costing millions. If you don't get it go back and read "




debra wrote on Jul 16, 2009 2:54 PM:

" I believe Sarah left for the reason's she clearly stated. False ethics complaints from stupid jealous people were costing the state millions. Not in our best interest. Sarah, you go girl, you did the right thing and I'm proud of you and I wish you the best. Get out of politics, it's nothing but deception by people trying to make a name for themselves. You were the only one there for the right reason and they crucified you for it. The heck w them, enjoy your life and family! Good Luck. "




easy there wrote on Jul 16, 2009 7:47 AM:

" Easy there, bob. Go take a pill and lie down. The voices in your head will subside.... "




bob wrote on Jul 15, 2009 9:05 PM:

" Palin's entire life is one of self promotion.
She is a liar and a thief. She lied to Alaskans about her role in Troopergate and she stole from them when she took her family along on trips and charged the state for their airfare. I will never vote for that woman again and I doubt anyone else in Alaska will either. She continues to use Alaska as a prop for her cute stories and I, for one, are sick and tired of her little show. "




to Hybrid wrote on Jul 15, 2009 8:49 PM:

" "Free money"? What's the difference between the government taking these taxes and then deciding what's best for you when they spend it and bypassing government to give it straight to the people? The difference is...it's better for the economy. More money injected into the economy rather than the government spending it on stupid, useless social experiments and warm, fuzzy programs. "




danb wrote on Jul 15, 2009 7:47 PM:

" Step up folks, to The Great Alaskan Sideshow. Where I come from, a quitter is a quitter. I've played too many sports.

Clarity....transparency....and too much dazzle with BS. Ramble on ! "




Chicago IL wrote on Jul 15, 2009 5:48 PM:

" This is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. What started out as a debate over Alaska's so to be ex-gov. and her total ineptitude to hold any public office has turned into a street brawl about farmers, big city politics, welfare, Jerry Springer and every type of BS that is totally unrelated to the issues at hand. WOW! GET OVER IT AND GET BACK ON POINT ALREADY. "




Hybrid wrote on Jul 15, 2009 4:30 PM:

" Although taxation is as old as the hills, it has nothing to do with capitalism. Capitalism is when private individuals and/or companies sell products or services and keep the profits for themselves. The effect of taxation on businesses is separate from the basic concept of this particular business process.

Dishing out the PFD in Alaska for decades has created a situation where many Alaskans think they have become dependent on this dole. They have become "welfare queens" of a sort. Is it really good for people to get free money? I think not. "




Palmer Farm wrote on Jul 15, 2009 3:03 PM:

" Hybrid;
So, where do you think the taxes go when any large company/corporation rolls into your town? That's called capitalism, not socialism. If the oil companies become 'nationalized' and the government determines how much of the profit from sales go to itself and then to the people, you'll have socialism.

The oil companies have facilities and do business here. Like any other business anywhere else in any state, they are going to pay taxes. What makes Alaska different is that SOME of those taxes are diverted directly to the people of Alaska. Frankly, I wish more states did that. "




Hybrid wrote on Jul 15, 2009 12:01 PM:

" Palmer Farm:The "almighty government" in this case is Alaska, which takes away from the oil companies and gives to Alaskans . You want to bet that the oil companies don't think this is socialism?
Tax the rich; give to the people. Simple socialism. That is, welfare, What did you ever do to earn or deserve the PFD? If you conservatives are going to criticize Obama for his "socialistic" programs, you better clean up your own yard first.
I checked and you are right about ownership of farms. However, there still are abuses of the pay-to-not-grow programs. "




Palmer Farm wrote on Jul 15, 2009 9:23 AM:

" Looks like yet another person that either can't understand basic economics or won't take the time to read. The PFD is a "welfare check"? Please! Enough with those that are too lazy to do thier homework before spewing out nonsense like this! Every state has it's source of income. Thank God Alaska gives some of that back DIRECTLY to the people instead of that almighty government taking it all and deciding what's best for you!

The situation you describe for American farms as a "large percentage"? Hardly, city boy. Again...go get an education. "




Thank You wrote on Jul 15, 2009 9:01 AM:

" A big thank you to the farmers of Alaska. If any of you half-wits would start supporting our local farmers you'd have all the food you need. Do any of you really want to see the beautiful farm fields, cow pastures turned into more box stores. Time to start taking the Valley back to its roots. Say NO to more box stores, and food processed in foreign countries. Buy local milk, and vegetables "




Hybrid wrote on Jul 15, 2009 8:04 AM:

" to "to farmers":
A large percentage of American farms today are run by huge corporations--agribusiness. The payouts to these companies are a national scandal and should be investigated and reformed. No doubt some of them are owned by foreign interests.

If you are from Alaska, I don't think you have any business criticizing "bums" for getting checks when you get that PFD welfare check every year. That makes you a "bum" too! The PFD has ruined Alaska. It should be canceled and then maybe the "bums" would leave. We could have our state back! "




to farmers wrote on Jul 14, 2009 11:49 AM:

" "Federal handouts" to farmers? You mean that shrinking group of hard-working people that provide this country (and others) with produce and such? So who does this money eventually help, then? As opposed to the bums sitting at home watching Jerry Springer and running down every week to get thier check with a big smile and a "I love Obama!" high-five! "




Farmers like handouts wrote on Jul 14, 2009 9:00 AM:

" This is why they like the GOP, the spenders of the giveaway programs, Denali Kid Care, farm programs etc. Wonder why the farners like the GOP, duh, its called handouts to them. Bye Bye silly woman Sara. "




to Lisnup wrote on Jul 13, 2009 3:31 PM:

" Ha ha...you conspiracy-orientated loonies with your "out of thin air" wacky statements are always good for a laugh! Thanks! "




Chicago IL wrote on Jul 13, 2009 3:16 PM:

" Man you are dumb as a rock too Palmer Farm. I think the point was that you all shouldn't be such jerks to the folks that visit your beautiful state. I find it odd that you think so poorly about the lower 48 when you certainly enjoy the fruits of being part of the USA. Why not form your own little country and then you dimwits can sit around the fire and laugh about the time "we showed 'em dint we?" (sic) I can't believe you are representative of most Alaskans. "




Lisnup wrote on Jul 13, 2009 2:22 PM:

" Cole has no idea what she's into, first it was friendship then the Diary disaster, unless Palin has something on you Cole you better bail you'll go down she'll throw you to the wolves. "




Palmer Farm wrote on Jul 13, 2009 12:40 PM:

" Thank you to the next clown-in-line from the lower 48 (probably the same blogger merely responding to himself again!)

Yes, we dumb, poor Alaskans with our measly oil, fish and tourism industry. Gosh, it barely rakes in a dime!

OK...that was fun. Time to go back to reality! (Gosh, I wish I lived in such a happy, clean, open and crime-free area like CHICAGO!! LOL!) "




Chicago IL wrote on Jul 13, 2009 12:25 PM:

" I just happened onto this blog and I gotta tell ya, you guys are something alright. Especially Watcher & Power Wagon! Phew! You sure it's not Power TOOL. That laughing guy pinned it right. Fish, oil and tourists. Maybe left out gas, minerals and military but that's pretty much it. Your midnight shift at the gas station selling donuts and bait doesn't count Power TOOL. As far as your soon to be ex-gov you all need to start thinking with your brains and not your hardware. Good luck with your mess! "




oh brother wrote on Jul 13, 2009 7:49 AM:

" "While many speculate Palin may be trying to set herself up for running for a national office, Cole said that’s not the case"
Boy, it didn't take long to prove that statement as total BS...between Palin and her cronies, there's not much room for the truth. "




watcher wrote on Jul 12, 2009 11:17 PM:

" (whew) another one exits stage right! Now if they'd only take Ed with them!

And with all the grace of somebody who just lost and says "I meant to do that" before they run away, too! ha ha... "




Interested Observer wrote on Jul 12, 2009 8:09 PM:

" Power Wagon said (like you care): "I guess I just don't know how one could POSSIBLE respond."

Ok, I'm done. Subject will not engage on any level, clings to invective, choice of rhetoric makes no sense, verbiage full of emotionally charged over-simplications, can't spell PW: chop wood, carry water, have a nice winter. Moving on to a blog where people talk.

IO is out. "




Power Wagon wrote on Jul 12, 2009 3:47 PM:

" Um...gee...good point. Mm-hmm. With such a strong point...(?).., I guess I just don't know how one could possible respond.

LOL "




watching wrote on Jul 12, 2009 9:51 AM:

" HA HA! That's good stuff! The laughing boy has set the bar for crying, childish, frustrated, temper-tantrum prone blogger!

Let's hope he sticks to his word and is 'outta here'! (perfect place for a lower-48 know-it-all!) "




Laughing on the Outside wrote on Jul 11, 2009 6:58 PM:

" Powerless Wagon,
No matter how you slice it goofball, (Sorry, name calling your specialty) conservative, Republican, closed-minded, Palin supporter, whatever........you are the simpleton in all of this. To be sure, you are a SUCKER to buy into this poor me, they're picking on me again crap. I'm for family values and the flag and stuff like that, you know........So send me money. Thank you. Wink wink, you betcha, blah blah blah. Sucker to the very end....I'm outta here loser........... "




To rainman rainboo wrote on Jul 11, 2009 5:28 PM:

" I'm guessing you're one of those limited-sight liberals that thinks bogging down state government by filing frivilous lawsuits and complaints was a real champion idea. Wasting thousands of taxpayers money. Forcing the governor and other elements of state government to waste time dealing with that instead of attending to state business. All a 'really neat idea' huh? And now, to further demonstrate your small mind, Sarah having to quit so the state can start working again and our money won't continue to be wasted, so her children aren't attacked for sport means she's a 'quitter'.

Grow up. "




Rainboo wrote on Jul 11, 2009 1:55 PM:

" Lame duck? more like a yellow belly chicken!!!. Guess when she's on the basketball court and her team is down 20 pts she heads to the locker room. Charge! Sarah, that's some game plan. We should of benched you a long time ago. Sell a book then you'll really be a laughing stock. Better lawyer up on those chapters cuz people are gonna want facts and proof! "




Power Wagon wrote on Jul 11, 2009 12:58 PM:

" Oops....sorry...not a Republican. A conservative to be sure, but not a Republican (the simple minded will say they're one in the same)

Try again, simpleton.

Oh, and I LOVE the dumb line "next to oil and fish, all Alaska has is tourism." HA HA! Oh yes, that's ALL we have! Yup. Just those 'little' things. (You just flaunted your stupidity. Take your glove and go home. HA!) "




Laughing on the Outside wrote on Jul 11, 2009 7:41 AM:

" You really shouldn't keep attacking us personally. As I see it, next to oil and fish about all you have is tourism.
I don't know what will be more amusing in the days ahead. Some more Sarah double-speak, nonsensical gibberish or your steadfast defense of the same. How you can do it with a straight face and such conviction is truly amazing. "




Laughing in the Lower 48 Outside as you call it wrote on Jul 10, 2009 5:45 PM:

" Power Wagon,
See here's the thing. When I see a politician screw up, I don't care what party their from, I don't care what color they are, I don't care what gender. I will call them out. You, on the other hand, defend your party representative no matter what simply because they have stated a political platform, in basis, similar to your own beliefs. Your refusal to admit the truth is staggering. That's the comical part. Surely the Republican Party has someone else in Alaska that represents your views that is not so obviously self serving. Hmmm....no?? "




watcher wrote on Jul 10, 2009 3:42 PM:

" Gosh, they got us. Making fun of us Alaskans for having a reputation for clinging to silly things like freedom and limited government. (Sigh) Oh well, we can only hope we someday become as 'sophisticated' as California or Massachussetts and enjoy those wonderful, wonderful examples of government that they enjoy. Just look at how well that's worked out for them. "




Interested Observer wrote on Jul 10, 2009 1:40 PM:

" Aww, Power wagon, it sounds like you feel misunderstood. You crazy Mavericks up there in Special Land! In what way are Reason, Ethics, and Good Governance any different in Alaska? Is it because you defend your right to elect someone who ignores all of the above? There are other states that do that, also, and we defend your right to do it too, so don’t feel so alone.

We also have the right to make fun of you for it. "




Power Wagon wrote on Jul 9, 2009 10:43 PM:

" Thank God you don't live up here, laughing boy. You know what one of the most annoying things about being an Alaskan is? The clueless sheep from the lower-48 that think they know something about this state and it's people. "Despise what she is doing to her constituents?" Sheesh....give it a rest already. Go watch the media coverage of Obama swatting a fly for a few hours. You'll feel better. "




Laughing in the Lower 48 wrote on Jul 9, 2009 3:35 PM:

" To Palmer Farm,
Sorry, I don't get it. (or you) What's your point? She can look directly into the eyes of the people she is screwing over?
Don't misunderstand (again). I don't hate or dislike Ms.Palin. I depise what she is doing to her constituents (yes, even you) in the name of all that is right and good in the world. I don't have to deal with her, you do. Best of luck to you and your ilk. You should really start to practice what you preach. "




Palmer Farm wrote on Jul 9, 2009 2:27 PM:

" Wow. I'm assuming the 'laughing' blogger laughs like a lunatic or a hyena. When the 'liberal press prints something bad about a liberal politician'? All 3 times last year? HA! And yes, clown, there are many of us that DO know her personally! Something you wouldn't understand being from the lower 48! I've lived down there, where your politicians are seen only on TV. Up here, you can run into politicians at the grocery store or post office.
Well son, you throw a comical tantrum. But all that hot air and no substance? C'mon...have some dignity. "




Joel wrote on Jul 9, 2009 1:50 PM:

" Power Wagon; Learn from the BEST Coaches. They lead from the side likes.

Keep it up Palin; They don't understand the power of a Christian. "




Interested Observer wrote on Jul 9, 2009 12:59 PM:

" JP: You say you don’t believe anything you’ve read, so on WHAT are you basing your opinions? She’s the best America has to offer? Have you met her? Are you involved with her on a daily basis? If not, then all you know about her is what you have READ. Terrified of her? She’s a huge national joke, that's the only reason she gets any attention at all right now.

The best thing I can say about her is that she's in good physical condition. But even Cheney finished his term, and he's not well. "




Interested Observer wrote on Jul 9, 2009 12:50 PM:

" Power Wagon: blahblahblah - read what she said. I didn’t make it up.

Ken: Saint Sarah? You’ve got to be kidding. The world doesn’t understand her because SHE MAKES NO SENSE, not because there’s some magic at work. I hear the wind, and I see the tumbleweed of SP’s career rolling pointlessly through the barren desert of a right-wing ‘Think Tank’ – an oxymoron if there ever was one.

Joel: did you and Sarah take the same analogy classes? ‘Follow the idiot drummers’ is almost as good as Sarah’s ‘Leading from the sidelines’. "




Laughing in the Lower 48 wrote on Jul 9, 2009 12:27 PM:

" Oh, I almost forgot. When the liberal media writes something negative about a liberal politician who do they blame?!?!? It's time for you to get off your high horse with the BS that if I don't agree with you that I am a baby killing, unpatriotic terrorist. You really do sound foolish.
You really do need to calm down. I'm afraid you're going to have a stroke or heart attack or something weird and I don't want that weighing on me....Ciao "




Laughing in the Lower 48 wrote on Jul 9, 2009 12:22 PM:

" To Watching or should I say, "I see what I want to see when I want to see it," et al: You remind me of the parent living in denial about their delinquent child but yet all the neighbors know that the kid is just a spoiled brat. Do yourselves a favor. Get the dictionary off the shelf, blow off the dust and look up the really big word, narcissist. I think you'll have to agree then that if the 5" pumps fit, wear them. Till she does something dumb again, Adios............. "




Interested Observer wrote on Jul 9, 2009 10:39 AM:

" Quotes from Sarah's press conference:

'Let me state my reasons in plain English without any sports analogies: I'm resigning because I feel I can be a more effective leader operating from the sidelines. I'm no bench warmer'.

'Barracudas know when to pass the ball--for victory. Or at least they would if they had hands underwater there, instead of fins and whatnot.'

'Sometimes, I prefer making speeches without breathing at all.'

'Just because my nickname is barracuda and I don't need to breathe, that doesn't imply that I'm a dead fish floating with the current.' "




ken wrote on Jul 9, 2009 9:53 AM:

" "The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear the sound , but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit." John 3:8. These words that Jesus spoke pertain to Gov. Sarah Palin. She is being lead by the Spirit to do the right thing. The world is not going to understand or predict her actions, because they don't or won't listen to the Spirit of truth. "




jp wrote on Jul 9, 2009 9:49 AM:

" I'm form South-Africa, and I don't believe a single thing the so called press has written about Sarah Palin. They're nothing but lies, sponsored by the hate-mongering left. Why do you think they hate her so much, it's because they're terrified of her. Even I can see that! Wake up and smell the coffee,she's the best America has to offer! Go Sarah Go! "




Joel wrote on Jul 9, 2009 9:25 AM:

" I'm very proud of Palin. She doesn't follow the idiot drummers. Our Prayers are with you Pallin. "




Earl wrote on Jul 9, 2009 9:22 AM:

" I'd be happy to have lower taxes like Alaska has. Alaska has nothing to compalin about. Minnesota is strong democrate . and we have very high taxes and deep in debt. Our Great Repub gov. has a very hard time fighting the overspending democrate polititions. "




Power Wagon wrote on Jul 9, 2009 9:21 AM:

" Wow, 'interested observer'..is that how you interpret what you see/hear? Might be time to seek some professional help. Maybe see if there's some medication available to help calm your chemical imbalance. Keep the hallucinations at bay. "




Dave wrote on Jul 9, 2009 8:30 AM:

" Are the complainers about Palin willing to give back the oil rev. money that she helped you get.??? You didn't compalin about that did you. ????? Or are you complaining because you didn't get enough. Lets hear you say thank you to Palin for the extra money you got. Our are you just complainers. "




Verna wrote on Jul 9, 2009 8:21 AM:

" GO PALIN GO. The end result will surprise all thos idiots that are against you. They are the loud mouths now but just wait.till you make GREAT History in bringing back our country to a better country. God Bless You.
Hope Obama doesn't distroy it before it is to late. He is making progress in American distruction. "




Interested Observer wrote on Jul 9, 2009 8:00 AM:

" To summarize Sarah's last press conference:

1) she leads better from the sidelines because she’s no bench-warmer
2) dead fish float downstream and she doesn’t
3) barracudas know when to pass the ball, but they don’t have hands
4) demons exist and can be exorcised in Wasilla
5) the human brain doesn’t need oxygen
6) she prefers to give speeches without using oxygen
7) the reason for her resignation is that she’s no quitter "




watcher wrote on Jul 9, 2009 7:50 AM:

" Hard to take 'discusted' seriously....he can't even spell a simple word. Uneducated.


Hey messa, regarding 'moving to the lower 48'; interesting assumption. While you're at it, why not go all the way and tell us that Sarah is really a Cuban mercenary and she's here to turn us all into zombies. HA HA!.... what a loon! "




discusted wrote on Jul 9, 2009 6:43 AM:

" The Gov. quit because she has better things to do like going on the speakers tour making $50,000 a speech. I only hope she now stops refering to Alaska this and Alaska that after using Alaska as a doormat when she stepped in the crap of national politics. What a self promoting whiner, loser and lightweight is Sarah Palin? If you have $$$ you can hear her for yourself. Ha,ha, ha. "




Joey Brockhouse wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:16 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. "




messa wrote on Jul 8, 2009 10:58 PM:

" Lie, Sarah Lie !! When Palin was just in New York, she made the comment about possibly ending up in D.C.- She later made the comment she was interested in participating in something physical fitness related. Any of her "loyal" fans who think she will remember Alaska when she and her family move to the Lower 48- And they will- will be sadly mistaken. Palin has always had a Palin agenda and nothing else. She is as fake as the others- and could really smarter up on her politics.. So old are the "you betchas".... "




Power Wagon wrote on Jul 8, 2009 10:30 PM:

" "Home skillet"? Well, now that we have the age and intelligence demonstrated there, I guess it's time to move on...

TJ;
I find it INTERESTING that we have a 27 yr-old almost college-graduate as the government's pick to run GM. I find it INTERESTING that somebody who can't pay his taxes is now in charge of the Treasury. I find it INTERESTING that the man who helped Clinton pardon a buddy cocaine trafficker is now our Attorney General. Oh, and the state funds bunk? Yeah, that smear has already been tried and slammed down. Try something better. "




Palmer Farm wrote on Jul 8, 2009 6:57 PM:

" Oh good lord! "Read the article in this month's Vanity Fair"! I've been waiting for some wacko to jump out of the woodwork with that bucket of tripe! You mean that article that every news article has stated is nothing more than a hit piece? The one with that can't site a single source? You might as well have referenced Sean Hannity for an anti-Obama piece! Or maybe Michael Moore for an anti-conservative story!
Well, with that, any change you might have had for an ounce of credibility just got flushed down the pot! Good-bye and thanks for playing! "




TJ Snell wrote on Jul 8, 2009 5:41 PM:

" I find it interesting that a REALTOR was entrusted to be the state’s Board of Agriculture and Conservation head. Isn't that like letting a drug company president be entrusted as the head of the Food and Drug Administration? How much inside knowlege does she now have to benefit her business? Seems to stink of a conflict of interest to me! Then she is ALSO allowed to use state funds to run a TRUST for Palin's legal defense? Gee... I wonder how many of her clients have recently bought and sold land to that trust with her making a profit? "




Laughing in the Lower 48 wrote on Jul 8, 2009 4:59 PM:

" Take it easy there home skillet. You're going to have a coronary. Nobody is disputing the negatives that have continued to this day. You have lowered this forum to a "my dad can beat up your dad" debate. We are, I thought, talking about Ms. Palin and the wild ride she is taking Alaskans on. Read the article about her in this month's Vanity Fair. She is, and will always be, about herself and her own agenda. I'm afraid you, my angry contender, are not part of her grand plan........ "




watcher wrote on Jul 8, 2009 3:23 PM:

" laughing;
What "actual figures" are you talking about? The current spending and debt is a fact. Indisputable. You're trying to say that national debt and spending isn't any different than it was 8 months ago? What's next? Are you going to say somebody better "get their facts straight" before saying the world is round?! Good grief! "Laughable" would be a more appropriate blog name... "




Squanto wrote on Jul 8, 2009 2:35 PM:

" Please allow me to speculate like everyone else: I believe she quit because her family wanted her to. She has had to put up with attacks and insults to her family by small minded leftist scum like David Letterman, the liberal media and jealous bloggers for long enough. Maybe she should have toughed it out but maybe she just values her family too much to put them through it any longer. "




Laughing in the Lower 48 wrote on Jul 8, 2009 2:18 PM:

" Yeah "Bud",
I am very well read about current and past conditions and who did what. Your bull-headed responses are not surprising. You would be better served with actural facts and figures before you blather on and on. Your, I stress your, Ms.Pailin is expert at the old "if you can't dazzle 'em with brilliance, baffle 'em with BS." You are a rookie by comparison, but surely cut from the same fabric......... "




to Power Wagon wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:49 AM:

" Just to clarify, all the complaints have not been thrown out. She settled one for $8k in exchange for not having charges filed (her own state investigator stated this in the ADN). Another is still ongoing. And, finally, according to the Department of Administration, the cost of all these investigations ran to under $300k, not the $2million Gov. Palin claims. "




Power Wagon wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:36 AM:

" Thanks Ed. That's what we thought. "




to laughing wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:35 AM:

" That "surplus that evaporated under Bush" huh? Say bud, have you seen what the national debt and national spending is lately? They're both records and FAR, FAR surpass anything ever done while Bush (oh, and I might add, a DEMOCRAT CONGRESS) was in office. "




Suzy Q wrote on Jul 8, 2009 10:54 AM:

" All that money being raised-to defend SP---- now lets me see- hmm--- what could we have spend that money on? Could we have finished the bridge to no where??? SP is a flake---and a mud slinger- and that is why she will find herself in court. "




Laughing in the Lower 48 wrote on Jul 8, 2009 10:48 AM:

" Dear Watcher,
Apparently you were not "watching" very closely before. The surplus we enjoyed throughout the 90's quickly evaporated into trillions in debt during the Bush reign. The Brookings Institution in Washington, one of the highest regarded think tanks in the world, stated three years ago the Bush was creating a debt that we would never recover from. Pretty good for a guy who failed at every business venture he was involved in. Ms. Palin should run for Queen of Alaska. Just open your eyes and see what she is doing to your great state.......... "




EdwardfromAZ wrote on Jul 8, 2009 10:46 AM:

" Power Wagon wrote on Jul 7, 2009 10:00 PM:

" Ed,
How can you possibly expect people to NOT mock you? Since you like to throw out questions (that have already been answered or dealt with long ago) as if you have some sort of 'point'...why don't you answer this one;
Palin states that she quit because all her time is spent dealing with attacks disguised as ethics complaints, our tax money (and her own) is being wasted on them and THEY'VE ALL BEEN THROWN OUT!!! =====
Oh Auburn NY was for complaints, wow, during potty time? "




EdwardfromAz wrote on Jul 8, 2009 10:43 AM:

" to Ed from AZ wrote on Jul 7, 2009 10:18 PM:

" Here's a question;
Every single ethics complaint and lawsuit has been thrown out or dismisses. Every...single....one. Why is that, Ed?===================

Simple answer. The Judge and Jury were not Impartial. Funny how the Branchflower investigation, an impartial body BTW found her guilty of abuse of power.

Now tell me why she has such large legal bills if the Personnel Board has cleared her of all charges. Why won't K Cole list the expenses before she asks for donations to the tin cup of SP? "




watcher wrote on Jul 8, 2009 7:39 AM:

" Heavens no! Let's not 'gamble' Alaska with Sarah Palin! Instead, lets 'gamble' with the entire nation with an even MORE inexperienced person, Barack Obama! (And hasn't that worked out like a charm! Trillions in debt, instant nationalization of private industry and banks, etc) "




Laughing in the Lower 48 wrote on Jul 8, 2009 5:34 AM:

" Some of you are still missing the point. Defending Ms.Palin is liking betting the farm on the home team simply because they're the home team even though they would be surely defeated by a better team. Casinos love folks like you. Bet on what you want to win. Unfortunately Sarah Palin would have a hard time winning president of the local PTA at this time. You have a beautiful state with wonderful people. Just don't keep dedending the goofyness that is Sarah Palin. The other shoe has not dropped yet I'm sure............... "




to Ed from AZ wrote on Jul 7, 2009 10:18 PM:

" Here's a question;
Every single ethics complaint and lawsuit has been thrown out or dismisses. Every...single....one. Why is that, Ed? Is it because of some conspiracy? What lunatic answer is going to sprout from your mind on that one, Ed? If people have an issue with how Alaskan government is being run, how does wasting thousands of our tax-dollars on meaningless complaints and lawsuits make it better? Where's the 'outrage' in that? Oh, but that's right...Dems are all about double-standards. Never mind, I answered my own question. "




laughing in the lower 48 because Im a loony wrote on Jul 7, 2009 10:04 PM:

" "Less than stellar qualities"???!!! OMG! HA HA HA!! Is THAT what we call selling out military-grade secrets to the Chinese in exchange for illegal campaign money, freeing the Puerto Rican terrorists that murdered and bombed New York in exchange for votes, killing a girl in a lake, stealing FBI files and TWICE lying under oath?! Are those "less than stellar qualities"?! Good lord! No wonder we're in this mess!! "




Power Wagon wrote on Jul 7, 2009 10:00 PM:

" Ed,
How can you possibly expect people to NOT mock you? Since you like to throw out questions (that have already been answered or dealt with long ago) as if you have some sort of 'point'...why don't you answer this one;
Palin states that she quit because all her time is now spent dealing with attacks disguised as ethics complaints, our tax money (and her own) is being wasted on them and THEY'VE ALL BEEN THROWN OUT!!! (Thanks, liberals, for being smug and wasting our money and government's time!)...so what's the point beyond harassment? "




Messa wrote on Jul 7, 2009 9:52 PM:

" Thank you Lower 48 Michigan reader !! Not all of us Alaskan's are fooled by Palin's pathetic political rhetoric- She claimed to not want to be like the rest- And she is- She just stated at an out-of-state fundraiser (huh- she was out of state again !!) she liked to "keep them guessing".... that was her exact quote- For a former Gov. who was disgusted by "politics as usual" and being pidgeon holed, Palin has outdone the worst of the worst !! For those who support her, you have been spun by her sad web of "Palinism's" Go away Palin!!! "




Rainboo wrote on Jul 7, 2009 8:03 PM:

" Good Riddance -- now she can go on with her anti abortion campaign and Bristol her abstinence campaign. Mother daughter tag team. "




EdwardfromAz wrote on Jul 7, 2009 7:55 PM:

" watcher wrote on Jul 7, 2009 4:57 PM:

" ..and Ed tries in vain to form a witty comeback! Give him a big hand, folks! Lord knows he's laughable but you have to give him credit; he just keeps coming back for more! (Using poor spelling/grammar while trying to name-call somebody an 'idiot'! HA! We love it, Ed!) "
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Instead of your mocking me, why not supply answers to my questions, or did you finally realize SP just didn't have it. What a quitter, both SP, and you for not answering. "




EdwardfromAZ wrote on Jul 7, 2009 7:53 PM:

" Power Wagon wrote on Jul 7, 2009 6:25 PM:

" And where is Ed's nurse to give him his daily dose of meds? I think he's overdue! "
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Ahh is that the best you can do?

Why is she fishing, doesn't she have a State to run fore three more weeks? Or is this what Lame Ducks do "




Power Wagon wrote on Jul 7, 2009 6:25 PM:

" And where is Ed's nurse to give him his daily dose of meds? I think he's overdue! "




Laughing in the Lower 48 wrote on Jul 7, 2009 6:05 PM:

" Palmer Farm mentioned two former presidents and our current leader in his tirade in defense of Ms. Palin. I will grant you that each has shown less than stellar qualities at some point in their respective lives or careers. It's interesting however that you failed to mentioned the lying and downright disregard for the Constitution and the laws of this country by Bush and his cronies. If you think Ms. Palin is so great why don't you just keep her in Alaska all to yourselves???? PLEASE!!!!! "




watcher wrote on Jul 7, 2009 4:57 PM:

" ..and Ed tries in vain to form a witty comeback! Give him a big hand, folks! Lord knows he's laughable but you have to give him credit; he just keeps coming back for more! (Using poor spelling/grammar while trying to name-call somebody an 'idiot'! HA! We love it, Ed!) "




Sarah come back wrote on Jul 7, 2009 3:59 PM:

" We NEED you here! Keep going on the gas line! You are doing a great job despite the enlightened lefts attempts to knock you for those awesome reasons like your clothes are expensive, etc. Good job left- keep piling on- you come across so articulate and insightful when you use words like "vetted" and "flight attendent." So sharp - go take another class at the community college while we work and make this country happen and PS- I have three degrees but I dont feel entitled because of them. Hard work, not handouts! Palin 2012! "




EdwardfromAZ wrote on Jul 7, 2009 3:49 PM:

" Dumb analogy wrote on Jul 7, 2009 12:30 PM:

" Such an idiotic line being thrown out everywhere 'winners never quit and..' blah blah blah. If the slobbering dogs in the media were gleefully taking punches at my children day-after-day, if I couldn't get my work done because I was busy defending myself against frivolous accusations....you know, I think I'd say 'heck with it' too!
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Line is quite factual, so therefore you it becomes idiotic. SP followers are totally clueless. "




Palmer Farm wrote on Jul 7, 2009 3:18 PM:

" Sarah is a train-wreck! We need more liars like the Clintons, inexperienced socialists like Obama, lying, back-stabbing opportunists like Pelose and murderers like Kennedy in office! "




EdwardfromAZ wrote on Jul 7, 2009 3:08 PM:

" Shouldn't she be home in Wasilla opening all those boxes of gifts, and preparing the required disclosure forms? Or is she just going to forget about them?

Where is the newly appointed AG? Time for Sullivan to step up to the plate and demand her to follow the Alaskan law. Where is the Lt. Governor Parnell, does he think it is wise to allow her to just continue to thumb her nose at Alaskans? "




EdwardfromAZ wrote on Jul 7, 2009 3:07 PM:

" Gee, thought she was going to Govern until July 26th if I heard her press conference. How is she governing while fishing? Just ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF ....... TO THE ALASKAN PEOPLE. "




EdwardfromAZ wrote on Jul 7, 2009 3:04 PM:

" Kristan Cole, a Valley Realtor, a Palin appointee and friend of the governor, is the sole trustee of the fund and said the effort to cover Palin’s legal expenses will continue====================
Ms. Cole, why not list each complaint and Sarahs cost for it, bill by bill. Include the Troopergate self ethichs complaint please.

Can you do this or will you just continue to Shill for SP???
The info should not be confidential since you are asking the General Public to throw money into your tin-cup.

So be up and up and tell us all.

Thank you "




airboatboy wrote on Jul 7, 2009 2:07 PM:

" PALIN FOR PRESIDENT!!!

2012 - 2013 1/2 !!!!! "




Michigan reader wrote on Jul 7, 2009 2:07 PM:

" The gee-whiz, let's get some bait and go fishin', mentality of this lady has some of you fooled but to the rest of the thinking world she is a train wreck.....Heaven help the sane if she ever suceeds in national politics. "




Joey Brockhouse wrote on Jul 7, 2009 1:57 PM:

" Sarah has run out on her obligation to the people of Alaska. All politicians who run for high office go through these things. Jokes on late night TV happen daily, the media and newspapers have always been there. She failed to complete her 4 year term. She failed the people of Alaska. Her motives are irrelevant she cut and run, She quit and still she flies around on taxpayer money like a lame duck. Good luck, Sarah, I see piles of money in your future. Hopefully our next governor will have a spine! "




Dumb analogy wrote on Jul 7, 2009 12:30 PM:

" Such an idiotic line being thrown out everywhere 'winners never quit and..' blah blah blah. If the slobbering dogs in the media were gleefully taking punches at my children day-after-day, if I couldn't get my work done because I was busy defending myself against frivolous accusations....you know, I think I'd say 'heck with it' too!
to the 'bye bye' blogger....your analogy doesn't work. I never spent a day on a combat deployment with my children on the lines with me and dozens of people pulling on my arm while I tried to do my job.
Pull your heads out, folks. "




MAXKATT from NY wrote on Jul 7, 2009 8:09 AM:

" I'm not an SP fan, but I think it's okay for the trust fund to remain active. The reality is she still has a lot of legal bills and may continue to add to them. Very sad reality of big time politics. Clintons left office with a pile of debt as well. Fortunately, I heard she can command $60k speaking engagements. Still, not great that people are forced to go that route. "




groupersnooker wrote on Jul 7, 2009 8:01 AM:

" I'm certainly happy to see Sarah's such a stanch believer in democracy. And she must really go for the voting process part. When there's tough decision to be made, she just puts it up for a vote. Although I'm a wee bit concerned about her family's referendum trumping the voters of Alaska.

Quitters never win and winners never quit. But this shouldn't really bother her because she's never really been a winner. Thanks for nothing Sarah. I hope you enjoy your fishin' trip, as all of Alaska's work is obviously done. "




Norman wrote on Jul 7, 2009 4:17 AM:

" I am sure America has not heard the last of ex Gov Palin. She is still the Poster Women for the extreme right.

Ms Palin is all about Ms Palin. "




Mark wrote on Jul 7, 2009 1:02 AM:

" She has held 2 full time, year round jobs, both for the State of Alaska.

She quit both of them.

Last time she claimed she had to quit to be able to share info with the public. (she quit and has been silent)

Wasillian raises a good point, has the "Alaska Fund" raised more than the expenses? (how many millions more?)

Could it have a more misleading name? "




Bye Bye wrote on Jul 6, 2009 11:49 PM:

" Winners never quit and quitters never win. I live in Wasilla and am ashamed at her resignation. My nephew in the military has been in alot rougher situations in the middle east but he didn't just quit and walk when it got too difficult. He stayed there and defended freedom. Palin, on the other hand, quit and ran when the heat got to be a little too much for her. I will never vote for her again! Her political career just took a fatal turn for the worse. Thank God she wasn't elected VP or President! Would she have quit? "




Messa wrote on Jul 6, 2009 11:01 PM:

" Thank you Wasillian ! Palin out of politics = good bye free political fund paid by all of your sad followers !! Let me guess- she'll continue to allow the $$ roll in- Using her "comfortable" basketball analogy says it all- Palin is clueless when it comes to politics !! Taking 5 colleges to graduate with a degree does not add up to a national political figure. If Palin really wanted to learn the ins and out of polirics, she'd go back to school and learn it the real way- "




Wasillian wrote on Jul 6, 2009 10:34 PM:

" Since Sarah has resigned, don't you think that the Alaska trust fund should stop. Why raise money for someone who is not fullfilling their positon. Its doesn't make any since!! "