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The erratic Sarah Palin
Decision to resign by Alaska governor, considering presidential run, is beyond belief
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 | 2:09 a.m.
Sarah Palin proved last year, as John McCain’s running mate on the Republican ticket, that she had no business being a heartbeat away from the presidency. She more than demonstrated that by her lack of experience and inability to deviate from a prepared script to answer basic questions from reporters during the campaign.
Still, she was being talked about as a contender for the GOP presidential nomination in 2012. It’s hard to imagine such a path, however, after her disastrous performance Friday in which she announced she would resign as governor of Alaska.
In a muddled and rambling statement, Palin said that when she decided she wouldn’t seek reelection in 2010, she also believed she should resign. Here, in her words, was part of her reasoning for doing so:
“And so as I thought about this announcement, that I wouldn’t run for reelection and what that means for Alaska, I thought about, well, how much fun some governors have as lame ducks. They maybe travel around their state, travel to other states, maybe take their overseas international trade missions.
“So many politicians do that. And then I thought, that’s wrong. Many just accept that lame duck status and they hit the road, they draw a paycheck, they kind of milk it, and I’m just not going to put Alaska through that.”
It didn’t occur to Palin to actually buckle down and do the job that Alaskans elected her to do just 2 1/2 years ago? Was she not strong enough to resist the temptations of living the high life she accused other lame duck governors of enjoying?
Palin didn’t rule out a run for the presidency. If she is intent on running, then stepping down as governor certainly will free her schedule to campaign in the Lower 48.
But it is difficult to think that many voters — whether they’re Democratic, Republican or independent — would ignore the fact that she deserted Alaska’s voters. Whatever spin she’s trying to put on this, the bottom line is that she’s a quitter.
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The LV Sun should be happy that Sarah will now be more accessible to them, Joy Behar, and Maureen Dowd
More power to Sarah Palin for doing things her way, on her timetable so she can set her own agenda.
While having the children of Palin's family abuse by the likes of David Letterman, Joy Behar, and Maureen Dowd, and having to personally pay out millions of dollars to defend herself under the quirky AK ethics law for frivolous complaints, and having accomplish what she wanted to in Alaska why not move on.
Obama dropped out of working for IL so he could run for President the day he took his seat in Harry's Senate.
Free at last, Free at last, thank God Sarah is Free at last.
Palin is the best expert for what her life should be. Don't overestimate her. But don't underestimate her either. There's no doubt that she and Todd need to raise money to pay off those legal bills. Her book, and speaking engagements are ways to do that. She is in a go nowhere job, where political sniping is taking all her time. Getting out of Dodge makes sense.
To strenthen her image, and keep her family out of the lime light she needs to make more appearances on her own, To some degree that detracts from her family values image,but quite frankly many are getting tired of seeing her paradearound with the children and Todd always on her stage. She definitely is not presidential material now. But she can sure fire up a crowd with her presence--but not a liberal crowd.
Palin is a outspoken advocate for conservative principles, and will probably do her share of undermining the most intrusive and massive spending administration of all time. For this alone she will be an asset.
For Sarah Palin so loves Alaska that she's sacrificing her valuable TITLE.
See:
http://notionscapital.wordpress.com/2009...
"While having the children of Palin's family abuse by the likes of David Letterman, Joy Behar, and Maureen Dowd, and having to personally pay out millions of dollars to defend herself under the quirky AK ethics law for frivolous complaints, and having accomplish what she wanted to in Alaska why not move on."
Because no other politician in the history of time has ever been subject to ridicule, had their children turned into late-night or tabloid fodder, or been the subject of frivolous lawsuits.
If that's the peg that you want to hang your argument on feel free...but considering Palin herself said twice that no one should expect kid gloves in the political arena (the second time AFTER the 2008 campaign), it's pretty weak sauce.
The people in Alaska were impressed that she got them all checks from oil revenues but her popularity there has dropped like a rock, some 30 points according to what I heard from Alaska callers into NPR yesterday. Her past is catching up to her and she is smart enough to take the money and run. If the religious righties are willing to pony up the cash to hear her speak and ogle over her then she deserves all she can get away with, Good for her but she is toast politically within the Republican party. She can evolve into the female Pat Robertson.
That rambling, disjointed retirement speech should be enough to enlighten anybody regarding her mental condition.
Palin knows that her 15 minutes of fame will peter out soon so she is leaving to maximize her potential income from book deals and speaking engagements. She can thank John McCain for his desperate move in picking her for VP.
Now Sarah, go collect you money from the wingnuts that support you and disappear into the misty forests of Alaska.
Not a single conservative poking fun of President Obama's lack of experience? You guys are slipping! :P
..."having to personally pay out millions of dollars to defend herself under the quirky AK ethics law for frivolous complaints..."
Not quite, Future.
"The state personnel board put its cost of dealing with the complaints at about $300,000 -- around two-thirds of which was in addressing the "Troopergate" issue last fall. Palin herself initiated the personnel board investigation on "Troopergate," saying that the state Legislature's investigation of the matter was politicized and she was seeking the appropriate venue to deal with it."
SHE initiated the Troopergate personnel board investigation because a bipartisan panel of the Alaska state Legislature found her guilty of ethics violations. SHE didn't like that result, so SHE initiated a personnel board investigation.. a personnel board that SHE appointed and magically cleared her of wrongdoing.
The cost of that second investigation is ENTIRELY due to her, not "frivolous complaints."
The mainstream media seems to enjoy making an "issue" out of the fact Sarah Palin resigned as Alaska governor prior to the completion of her term. But, the MSM and their liberal enthusiasts conveniently seem to forget that DEMOCRATS Janet Napolitano, prematurely resigned as Arizona governor to be DHS secretary, Kathleen Sebelius prematurely resigned as Kansas governor to be HHS secretary, Rahm Emanuel prematurely resigned as an Illinois Congressman to be White House Chief-of-Staff and the most glaring example of "desertion of duty" - BARACK OBAMA - who resigned as an Illinois US senator to become President. Why hasn't the mainstream media made an "issue" out of any of those politicians? More excellent examples of the left-wing BIAS and double-standard as perfectly practiced by our nation's media.
Yes, News, all of those people accepted promotions, and continue to serve the American people.
Surely even you can comprehend the difference between being promoted and quitting.
I think someone needs to say it:
Could it be that liberals hate her so much because she's both smart and beautiful? I think there's some jealousy about the fact that the democratic party is represented by women that all look like Hillary, Feinstein, and Pelosi.
I think it's very funny that so many think her political career is over. You can keep saying it but that won't make it true. I imagine that she will continue in politics for many years to come, and not necessarily in an elected position. I guarantee that she isn't going away. People like to listen to her as much as they love looking at her. I don't think she would be facing all these attacks since day one if she were frumpy.
"Could it be that liberals hate her so much because she's both smart and beautiful?"
No.
Next question.
Is she a pretty lady? Sure she is. Smart? Well, she sure is pretty!
Douglas, I don't blame you. I wouldn't want to admit it either.
Folks, I know we're all suffering from compassion fatigue during these tough economic times, but I am doing my part to help Sarah Palin. Please give generously:
http://bgladd.com/SkinGrafts4Sarah.org
Bless you.
This article and most of the comments are nonsense. Last I heard, elective office was voluntary, and if someone wants to move on to something else, so be it. That's her choice to explain or not, and what the Lt Governor is paid for. Get over it.
Palin is a trailer trash bible beater with no education. She preaches how we should live while her daughter is whoring around town.
She is brain dead. Palin is a divider. She attacks people and them screams victim when they fight back.
Sarah Palin is a witch and her family is white trash. They are corrupt and morally bankcrupt. Just like John Ensihn, Palin is an ignorant hypocrite.
Trailer trash? No, she has a lovely home.
Uneducated? No, she is very educated.
She attacks people? Who?
Just like John Ensign? I'd love to know why.
There is no substance to Nick's comment, he's just spewing hate without any intelligent comment to add.
Henderson try to read without making your lips move. OKay?
The lovely home was built with illegal contracts and is being investigated. The term trailer trash refers to the class of the family.
Very educated? You must have a GED. She went to 3 schools before finding one that would graduate her with a communication degree and a 2.4 average! Hardly educated for this type position. She thinks Africa is a country.
She constantly attacks liberals, gays, lesbians, athiests,democrats. She is the queen of divide politics.
Like Sexual Predator Ensign she preaches one thing and lives another. Our families are sinners while Bristol has sex with numerous guys in their house. Family values? Who is raising the kids whikle she is out screaming at the public? She quit being a mom, but we all know Palin is a quitter.
Palin is a victim. Not to mention a total witch and a hypocrite. Hope that family burns in hell.
LOL, nevermind Nick.
I just read your list of previous posts on this and all the other topics. I didn't realize you were insane. I'll leave you alone.
To the Sun editors. You're paper won a Pulitzer for watchdog reporting on construction deaths in Las Vegas. Congratulations, good job on that. You're constant attack on conservatives is more lap dog that watchdog. To be sure, there are many fair issues to bring up with conservatives but there are also many important issues that need to have light shed on from liberals as well. It is now more important than ever that the media is our watchdog over a congress that has no limits and hold all of the power. Why do you and the rest of the main stream media insist on turning a blind eye to broken promises and out of control and useless spending? Why the constant drilling of everything conservative? Please, step up to the plate and do the right thing and hold those in power accountable as well.
Ksand99 - The American people better bend-over whenever they're getting "service" from a Democrat!
Incidentally, if Sarah Palin is a "joke" and a "lightweight" as the liberals and their masters in the media want everyone to believe - why waste so much print and TV air time on the Alaska governor. The fact is Sarah Palin is a liberal's worst nightmare - a smart, strong, successful and hugely popular politician with conservative ideals and principles.
Barack Obama DID prematurely resign his Senate seat to be President! But, more controversial is why did he receive a salary as a US senator for the 18 months he spent campaigning for the presidency when he was supposed to be working in the Senate for the people of Illinois? Oh "hypocrisy", thy name is LIBERAL!
I hope we see more of Sarah Palin in the years to come. She's extremely entertaining -- today, for example, she was explaining that if she was President, the "Department of Law" would be available to protect her from the sort of "abuse" (i.e. ethics complaints) she's experienced in Alaska.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/07...
Eleanor Roosevelt once said "Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people"...c'mon Mr/Ms Editorial Writer -- aspire to be at least average please...
"Barack Obama DID prematurely resign his Senate seat to be President! But, more controversial is why did he receive a salary as a US senator for the 18 months he spent campaigning for the presidency when he was supposed to be working in the Senate for the people of Illinois? Oh "hypocrisy", thy name is LIBERAL!"
Actually, HYPOCRISY would be calling out Obama for receiving a salary, but being totally OK with Palin and McCain receiving a salary at the same time.
Actually, Obama missed far fewer votes than McCain, according to the Washington Post:
http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congr...
HYPOCRISY, thy name is News1950!
Ksand99 - That's true, but at present,and please try to stay on topic, we're discussing the liberal vilification of Sarah Palin in the press when nothing had been said about Barack Obama and his resignation from the Senate or his collection of a huge Senate salary while on the campaign trail. Incidentally, Barack Obama campaigned for 18 months while Sarah Palin campaigned for only a few months. A link to an article in the Washington Post? Now, that's funny and they say liberals don't have a sense-of-humor!
Jldour - Good post, but the Las Vegas Sun and most of the mainstream media, mainly NBC and the New York Times, put their money and (then) powerful reputations fully behind Barack Obama for the past two years. Now, it's sink-or-swim and the media must destroy any voices that oppose Barack Obama and his policies. Of course, conservatism is the most vocal opponent of the left-wing onslaught perpetrated by the President and his Congressional sycophants.
I can't wait until this Fall when the recent college graduates that voted for Barack Obama can't find suitable jobs because of the faltering economy and unemployment numbers. The naive youngsters better learn how to say..."Do you want fries with that Big Mac, Sir?"
Sarah Palin is an airhead. Most folks realize that. As a mouthpiece with no muzzle for John McCain, she did so much for Barack Obama. For democrats, she's a shining example of the republican party. We LOVE her. Yooo
Betcha!
Oh, the topic is villification? Like when you just vilified Obama for accepting his Senate salary but gave McCain and Palin a free pass?
Ok, vilification it is!
Meanwhile, do you have anything of substance to add? Obama missed far fewer votes than McCain, but you didn't bother to call McCain out. That's a gigantic double standard, News, even for you.
When faced with facts, rather than rhetoric, you sputter.
Could it be that liberals hate her so much because she's both smart and beautiful?
henderson, You got it half right, but she makes Bush look like Einstein! Weekend sports announcer and below average college student. High qualifications for President. Oh, I forgot she can see Russia from her house. Never mind, that makes up for her infinite shortcomings. Bush couldn't make sentences and she can't complete thoughts. What are you seeing?
YOU'RE SCARY!
Ksand99 - Now don't get your psyche in a bind! I gave neither John McCain nor Sarah Palin a "pass" on collecting salaries while campaigning for the presidency. But, didn't anyone ever tell you not to justify bad behavior by pointing out other bad behavior. Barack Obama is the most EGREGIOUS example of an extorting politician. Now, he's the President and extorting the American public by taking our nation to a $3T deficit and higher in an effort to SOCIALIZE our society. But, genuises such as yourself do not care about the continued home foreclosures, record high unemployment figures, $3T+ deficit, dangerous countries arming with nuclear-capable ICBM's and other problems. Genius, ask yourself a simple question - where is all this money coming from to pay for all of BHO's expensive programs? Did you notice BANKRUPT California - that's the USA after Barack Obama and his Congressional conspirators are done!
I hope the GOP chooses Palin...there should be absolutely no trouble with Obama getting re-elected.
Biden is real smart.
He just give the "green light" to Israel to bomb Iran.
He said the FDR got on TV and talked to the nation right after the stock market crash in late 1920's.
He does not know which article of the Constitution that details executive powers.
He has given speeches and written articles that he stole from other people without giving them credit.
He has lied about his degrees and scholarships and about being in the top of his class in law school (75th out of 85 students is not top of one's class).
He once asked a man in a wheelchair to stand up.
When asked for the name of a website he was promoting, he said that he did not remember its number.
Just this week, he was going on and on about a new tunnel in NYC that he said is being built for automobiles and that people are eager to drive their cars through it. Sadly, it is a tunnel for trains.
He once said, that Obama will be focused on a 3 letter word, "Jobs, Jobs, Jobs".
In his first campaign rally with Obama, he referred to Obama as "Barack America".
He once was pushing hard to break up Iraq into tiny little countries.
He once claimed that US and France kicked Hezbollah out of Lebanon and that NATO was sent in. NATO has never been in Lebanon, US has never kicked any Hezbollah anywhere and Hezbollah has never been kicked out of Lebanon either.
Sometimes he does get things right. He recently correctly stated that the Obama adminstration is totally clueless about the economy.
I hope that Obama stays healthly for the next 3 years.
Lodgem - "...absolutely no trouble with Obama getting re-elected." Why would Barack Obama want a second term when he can DESTROY our country in a single term?
"I gave neither John McCain nor Sarah Palin a "pass" on collecting salaries while campaigning for the presidency."
Didn't give them a pass? You didn't bother criticizing them for it... a striking example of your double standard. Furthermore, the record shows Obama's votes on Senate business. Your impotent and convenient outrage just can't hold water. It's more akin to some rotting swiss cheese.
Funny you bring up California... where another Palinesque "conservative" republican is currently running the state into the ground. First Bush guides us directly into the greatest economic disaster since the Great Depression, now Ahhhnold is writing IOUs. And you wonder why the Dems are crushing republicans when the people are asked who they trust to fix the economy?
And then you have the actual subject of this Editorial (you know, since you're so uptight about the "subject at hand")... the Quitta From Wasilla. The Belly-Up Barracuda. I would've thought you'd extoll her virtues, rather than wheezily gumming Obama.
I guess her particular brand of "leadership" really is indefensible.
Oh, jfNance32, err, SgtRock, err, James F Nance Jr, you can change your screen name, but I guess that old saying's true: you can't teach an old dog new tricks.
Watching his hero Palin being butchered with criticism, he impotently tries to change the topic; "HEY, LOOK, OVER THERE! BIDEN!" and employs pitiful straw men and mischaracterizations in his lengthy, yet substance-free diatribe.
Only those dumb as a Rock would fall for that.
Nance is shockingly transparent that way, ksand.
Ok, so according to Nance, Israel must bomb Iran now that Joe Biden has demanded they do so! Who knew that Israel consults Joe Biden before military action? I didn't think Biden's approval was that important, but to Nance, it's a GREEN LIGHT FOR WAR!
All this Palin stuff just confirms what most of us, and most of the voting public already knew. She's not prepared, mentally or otherwise, to assume control of the Executive branch of government. Sarah the Barracuda turned out to be more like a guppy.
Apparently the stresses of dealing with Katie Couric drove her from the Governorship. Americans were right to distrust her with any position of real authority.
At least, she did not accidently triggered WWIII by giving a "green light" to Israel attack Iran.
You are right, theBS, nobody really takes anything seriously that Biden says.
That just assume that he inserting his foot into his mouth, again, again, again and again.
I am sure that Obama just laughs at him while cussing under his breath at the same time.
The awkward strained press conference indicate the best is yet to come.
I can't believe jfNance32 is naive enough to think that Israel is Joe Biden's lap dog! LOL!
I'd have to be dumb as a Rock to believe that!
I've said it before....I hope Sarah Palin is the GOP's 2012 presidential nominee.... If that comes to pass, Obama will be able to spend most of his time carrying out the duties of his office and not campaigning for reelection.
Look up the word "light-weight" in the dictionary and see who's picture appears next to the word. A picture is worth a thousand words...
The moose that Sarah killed is on the right & Sarah is standing next to the moose, on the left.
"Look up the word "light-weight" in the dictionary and see who's picture appears next to the word. A picture is worth a thousand words..."
I just did.....it had Biden's picture.
This is just hilariously stupid.
Nance thinks Biden assertion of Israel's sovereignty will cause WWIII. He, apparently, disagrees with the notion of Israeli sovereignty and doesn't think Israel should be able to defend itself.
Meanwhile, he's defending a woman who thinks there's a "Department of Law" in Washington.
Ever the genius, Nance.
I'll take Joey's support of an ally over a habitual liar, any day.
Andrew Sullivan has a nice recap of 30+ of Palin's odd lies:
Palin lied when she said the dismissal of her public safety commissioner, Walt Monegan, had nothing to do with his refusal to fire state trooper Mike Wooten; in fact, the Branchflower Report concluded that she repeatedly abused her power when dealing with both men.
Palin lied when she repeatedly claimed to have said, "Thanks, but no thanks" to the Bridge to Nowhere; in fact, she openly campaigned for the federal project when running for governor.
Palin lied when she denied that Wasilla's police chief and librarian had been fired; in fact, both were given letters of termination the previous day.
Palin lied when she wrote in the NYT that a comprehensive review by Alaska wildlife officials showed that polar bears were not endangered; in fact, email correspondence between those scientists showed the opposite.
Palin lied when she claimed in her convention speech that an oil gas pipeline "began" under her guidance; in fact, the pipeline was years from breaking ground, if at all.
Palin lied when she told Charlie Gibson that she does not pass judgment on gay people; in fact, she opposes all rights between gay spouses and belongs to a church that promotes conversion therapy.
Palin lied when she denied having said that humans do not contribute to climate change; in fact, she had previously proclaimed that human activity was not to blame.
Palin lied when she claimed that Alaska produces 20 percent of the country's domestic energy supply; in fact, the actual figures, based on any interpretation of her words, are much, much lower.
Palin lied when she told voters she improvised her convention speech when her teleprompter stopped working properly; in fact, all reports showed that the machine had functioned perfectly and that her speech had closely followed the script.
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/th...
That's not even half of them!
At least she did not tell her family that when they travel that they need to take the subway instead of a plane.
If you bump into Biden when he is not busy giving a green light to Irsael to bomb Iran...could you tell him that Article I of the Constitution deals with the Legislative Branch. I can understand why he is confused having ranked 75th out his class of 85 law students. Biden thinks that means he is in the top of his law class.
Biden and Obama are still trying to figure out the economy since they have been mis-reading it. According to Biden, it is all about a 3 letter word, "Jobs, Jobs, Jobs".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q1z532U7...
Biden reminds me of that Office manager dude.
Ksand99 - INCREDIBLE! I don't know why I expend my energy responding to naive, non compos mentis, left-wing ideologues. But, regarding California, Arnold Schwarzenegger is the governor, but both sectors of the state legislature are DEMOCRAT-controlled and have been for years. When I lived in California (2001-2004), I voted for the "Terminator" in his first election because the state had been steered to the precipice of financial ruin by DEMOCRAT Governor Gray Davis and the Democrat legislature in Sacramento. The Democrat politicians, like the same PINHEADS in Washington (DC), firmly believe in spending taxpayer money on non-viable, cost-prohibitive SOCIAL programs. Now, a news flash for your evening - THREE of Barack Obama's biggest supporters - MoveOn.org founder George Soros, multi-billionaire Warren Buffett and former Secretary of State Colin Powell have warned the President that his economic policies will result in high inflation and high interest rates. That along with the present record-high unemployment rate will destroy our nation. When will dense-membraned liberals understand this dangerous equation? Democrat politicians can NOT continue to spend money our treasury does NOT possess!
"At least she did not tell her family that when they travel that they need to take the subway instead of a plane."
You're totally right! That's so much worse than lying to the nation about fighting the Bridge to Nowhere! Genius!
It seems you'd rather trust a liar over a goofball. Seems like a strange priority you've got there.
News, the "news" that you voted for an over-the-hill actor rather than a competent leader comes as no surprise. Was that admission a sly cry for mercy?
Deny it all you like, but the state of California has been destroyed by the "leadership" of Ahhhnold... just like the United States was brought to the brink by the policies of Bush.
"Democrat politicians can NOT continue to spend money our treasury does NOT possess!"
Again, singling out the Democrats? Tsk tsk! No complaints about Bush's tax cuts for the wealthy coupled with an explosion of government spending? According to you, it's only bad when the Democrats do it?
You also love to throw the blame around while steadfastly avoiding republican responsibility. When confronted with Ahhhnold's economic leadership, you blame it on the legislature. When criticizing the economic policies, it's "[Obama's] economic policies." If only you would hold your own party to your golden standard.
Your Obama Derangement Syndrome is dangling out there for all to see, News1950. You may want to seek a professional.
"It seems you'd rather trust a liar over a goofball. "
Biden is both liar and a goofball (your discription of Biden).
He has been caught more than once in acts of plagiarism.
He has lied about the degrees he has earned.
He lied when he claimed that graduated in the top half of his law class (75th out of 85 is not top half of your class, but perhaps he is just dumb and does not know that 75th does not mean you are in the top 50% of your class of 85.)
He has lied that he was the first to go to college in his family.
He lied about his ancestors working in coal mines.
He lies that his 1st wife was killed by a drunk driver. There is absolutely no proof or even accusations by anyone or law officers that the driver was drinking.
Palin lied when she recalled asking her daughters to vote on whether she should accept the VP offer; in fact, her story contradicts details given by her husband, the McCain campaign, and even Palin herself. (She later added another version.)
Palin lied when she claimed to have taken a voluntary pay cut as mayor; in fact, as councilmember she had voted against a raise for the mayor, but subsequent raises had taken effect by the time she was mayor.
Palin lied when she insisted that Wooten's divorce proceedings had caused his confidential records to become public; in fact, court officials confirmed they released no such records.
Palin lied when she suggested to Katie Couric that she was involved in trade missions with Russia; in fact, she has never even met with Russian officials.
Palin lied when she told Shimon Peres that the only flag in her office was the Israeli flag; in fact, she has several flags.
Palin lied when she claimed to have tried to divest government funds from Sudan; in fact, her administration openly opposed a bill that would have done just that.
Palin lied when she repeatedly claimed that troop levels in Iraq were back to pre-surge levels; in fact, even she acknowledged her "misstatements," though she refused to retract or apologize.
Palin lied when she insisted that the Branchflower Report "showed there was no unlawful or unethical activity on my part"; in fact, that report prominently stated, "Palin abused her power by violating Alaska Statute 39.52.110(a) of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act."
Palin lied when she claimed to have voiced concerns over Wooten fearing he would harm her family; in fact, she actually decreased her security detail during that period.
Palin lied when asked about the $150,000 worth of clothes provided by the RNC; in fact, solid reporting contradicted several parts of her statement.
Palin lied when she suggested that she had offered the media proof of her pregnancy with Trig to "correct the record"; in fact, no reports of her medical records were ever published; and the letter from her doctor testifying to her good health only emerged hours before polling ended on election day, even though there was nothing in it that couldn't have been released two months earlier.
Palin lied when she said that "reported" allegations of her banning Harry Potter as mayor was easily refutable because it had not even been written yet; in fact, the first book in that series was published in 1998 - two years into her first term - and such rumors were never reported by the media, only circulated as emails.
Palin lied when she denied having participated in a clothes audit with campaign laywers; in fact, the Washington Times later confirmed those details.
Palin lied when asked about Couric's question regarding her reading habits; in fact, Couric's words were not, "What do you read up there in Alaska?" or anything close to condescension.
Palin lied when she mischaracterized the "$1200 check" given to Alaskans as the permanent fund dividend check; in fact, that fund had yielded $2,069 per person, and she claimed otherwise to obscure the fact that Alaskans also received a $1200 rebate check from a windfall profits tax on oil companies - a tax widely criticized by Republicans.
Palin lied when she claimed to be unaware of a turkey being slaughtered behind her during a filmed interview; in fact, the cameraman said she had picked the spot herself, while the slaughter was underway.
Palin lied when she denied having rejected federal stimulus money; in fact, she continued to accept and reject the funds several times.
Palin lied when she claimed that legislative leaders had canceled a meeting with her to hold their own press conference; in fact, they only canceled it after being told she would not participate, and the purpose of the press conference was very different from the meeting's.
Palin lied when she announced on the news that she never holds closed-door meetings; in fact, she had just attended a closed-door meeting with the legislature earlier that day.
Palin lied when she said that former aide John Bitney's "amicable" departure was for "personal" reasons; in fact, Bitney said he was fired because of his relationship with the wife of Palin's friend, plus a Palin spokesperson later claimed "poor job performance" for his firing - without elaborating.
Palin lied when she said she kept her running injury a secret on the campaign trail; in fact, her bandaged hand was clearly visible in photographs and the story was widely talked about.
Palin lied when she claimed that Alaska has spent "millions of dollars" on litigation related to her ethics complaints; in fact, that figure is much, much lower, and she had initiated the most expensive inquiry.
Palin lied when she denied that the Alaska Independence Party supports secession and denied that her husband had been a member; in fact, even the McCain campaign noted that the party's very existence is based on secession and that Todd was a member for seven years.
Most of the stuff that you listed is weak.
It is like saying somebody lied because they said the color was bright-bright orange with it was only bright orange.
As oppose to Biden's lies which are out and out lies.
Does she lie? Of course, she does. She is politican.
Just a FYI to help you grow up.....Obama lies too.
"Palin lied when she denied having rejected federal stimulus money"
She has claimed to rejected some of the federal stimulus money which is true. Can you provide a quote where she claims to reject all federal stimulus money? Nope....does that mean you are a liar, too?
Ksand99 - I did "see" a professional and he said - ODS (Obama Derangement Syndrome) is a legitimately acceptable condition that many in the USA have contracted through no fault of their own. The "doctor" advised that the condition will self-heal by 2012, but I will begin to feel improvement late in 2010! LOL...
"Most of the stuff that you listed is weak."
If it's weak, refute it.
"Can you provide a quote where she claims to reject ALL federal stimulus money?" (emphasis mine)
That wasn't the claim made, was it? Your silly games never fail to amuse me.
"Palin first told the news media that she's turning down nearly half the federal stimulus money -- but later conceded that does not count the Medicaid money she is accepting. That brings down what she's refusing to 31 percent of what the state government could get... Palin said she is accepting the federal stimulus money that would go for construction projects, but not funding directed at government operations. "We are not requesting funds intended to just grow government," Palin said. "In essence we say no to operating funds for more positions in government."
"Palin spokeswoman Sharon Leighow said the message earlier this year that Palin was going to reject stimulus funds was misconstrued. "She's never said she's rejecting anything. She's been consistent we need to hear from the public, thus the legislative hearings," Leighow said."
Palin wasn't selected to join the elite kids club--in fact, the vanguard of all things good and decent, ABC, CBS, and NBC news, doesn't approve of her. They snicker as they comment on how "plain spoken" she is. So unlike egotistical politicians she's thrown in the towel. On the surface her enemies win, but in reality Alaska gets relief from relentless groundless attacks against her.
palin would make a good talk show host; all style no substance.the people who support palin attack all dissension and from what i've read in the comments none have made a valid argument to support her.
A valid argument, lol? She represents me. Lower taxes, expand energy production, support life, live fit, protect the absolute right to bear arms, be independent, try to do what's right not what's convenient. You don't need a Yale education to figure that out do you? Actually, many probably do.
Palin is simply re-stocking her ammo cabinet and re-loading all of her guns (political) for the run at the White House in 2012. I guess this is why all the left wing wackos are nervous about her leave from the limelight.
Some enemies are meant to be respected, some are not. Yes, some enemies absolutely do cause general fear and panic because of the threat they pose. Conversely, some enemies are so bumbling and inept, that they pose no threat whatsoever...
I am a Dodger fan...I disliked Barry Bonds, but I respected him and feared him as a hitter. For obvious reason. Conversely, I also dislike Milton Bradley...but in no way do I respect or fear him as a threat...he's a headcase that will implode at some point and hurt his team.
Moral of the story - you can dislike someone without being 'afraid' or 'nervous' of them. Those that keep declaring otherwise are being completely disingenuous (as usual). Again, I could not envision a better scenario for democrats than Palin running as GOP candidate in 2012. I pray that happens. As they say in baseball - easy out!
By repeatedly calling Sarah Palin "smart", blind republicans continue to destroy their own credibility. But I guess to the bible thumpers and uneducated, she is "smart". If Sarah Palin actually was "smart", Democrats would admit it, respect her, and possibly fear her. Unfortunately, it's not her I fear, but the morons who thinks she has potential to be President.
She was popular in Alaska b/c she was running a welfare state, far more "socialistic" then any of the other 49. When it started falling apart last year, & she started talking & whining, her popularity was bound to drop.
"Some of you people are just plain scared of Governor Palin. Admit it, you are afraid of a woman in power. Thats why you voted for Obama, because you can relate to a man. Sarah will win this thing and you'll all love her for it."
-Phargo
Do you lack intelligence? NO ONE IS AFRAID OF GOVERNOR PALIN. I much rather have another woman in power than her.
If you don't have the smarts to be President, then don't even get near. You're representing the GREATEST NATION in the world and to have a person who is intellectually incapable, NO THANKS.
Please, no stupid people for government.