Oyster Roundup? You Tell Me.
OK, help me. It’s been the “Bedtime in Alaska” thread, it’s been “Odds & Ends”, it’s been “Daily Roundup”, it’s been the “Catch Up Thread”…. And now I’m considering the “Oyster Roundup”, because of this section of the poem”The Walrus and the Carpenter” by Lewis Carroll:
Four other Oysters followed them,
And yet another four;
And thick and fast they came at last,
And more, and more, and more–
All hopping through the frothy waves,
And scrambling to the shore.
I picture those nuggets of news hopping through the frothy waves, and landing right on the mudflats. That’s about as good a poetic analogy to the never-ending developments in Alaska politics as I could come up with. Is there a better one? I’m open to suggestions. But for today, it’s the Oyster Roundup. And in keeping with the Lewis Carroll theme:
Looks like Mt. Redoubt didn’t much like getting scaled back to “code orange” yesterday. Our magma-filled friend has erupted two more times this morning. My drive in to work today gave beautiful views of Mt. Susitna (aka Sleeping Lady) to the north, bathed in pink morning light, and to the South….it was looking kind of like Mordor. Dark blueish-black sky, choked with ash and clouds. Then I read the paper and found out why! There were two more eruptions this morning, and it looks like Homer may be the recipient of today’s ash fall.
Early reports say the latest eruption sent an ash cloud to at least 30,000 feet above sea level but that it contained less ash than earlier large explosions.
“This event is bigger than the ones from yesterday but smaller than the ones from Sunday and Monday,” said Dave Schneider of the AVO.
Winds were likely to carry the ash southeast over Cook Inlet, away from Anchorage, he said.
Eye on the Tanks
Thanks to all who gave such nice feedback on my article on the Huffington Post yesterday. For those of you who want the latest updates from Chevron regarding the status of the tank farm sitting at the base of Mt. Redoubt, and whether the current episodes of volcanic activity have impacted the tanks, you can keep tabs HERE. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the most current information.
If anyone knows of a statement from the Governor of Alaska on this situation, do let me know. But, so far, I can’t find one. Please remember that she HAS recently released a press release slamming an ethics complaint, and another one slamming the president for a remark he made on Jay Leno. That must mean her focus isn’t on those 6 million gallons of oil that could end up in Cook Inlet. It’s on:
[As always, it's a joy to have a drive-by from flyinureye! Hat tip for the graphic graphic!]
It is Found!
I have received an email confirming that one of the three Where’s Sarah? buttons was retrieved by an Anchorage Mudflatter Yvonne! Here’s the email she sent to her political friends:
I dutifully went to a boring two hour meeting on advertising the other day at the Hilton. I had a feeling it was going to be boring, but remembered that I had another mission there that would be FUN! = To check under the sanitary napkin dispenser in the women’s restroom, where AK Muckracker said she taped a “Where’s Sarah?” button. Sure enuf, I found it—- Makes cyber world come to life and a nice little adventure for me.
If you didn’t read her post about the Republican Lincoln Day Dinnershe attended— this is a great read. And we know all of the characters! Now we can see how they behave at their groupie gatherings courtesy of AKMuckracker who was brave enough to attend.
And remember, you can purchase your very own Where’s Sarah? button in three sizes and two styles, or Where’s Sarah? stickers at the Mudflats Shop, and support your humble Alaska blogger at the same time!
Knock, Knock! Who’s There?
The answer so far is Walt Monegan! Alaskans for Truth has sent out a list of questions to all Anchorage mayoral candidates. The only one to respond so far is Walt Monegan. You can see how he responded to the ten questions HERE.
Each of us can get caught up in the challenges of our immediate lives and our attention to our surroundings can drop off. When that happens, there are those who will take advantage of that situation believing that personal gains can be made when no one is either watching or cares. The cure is that we must remain vigilant and hold all those in public trust accountable. If we decide to continue to remain uninvolved, then we must keep our FBI busy and our expectations low.
You can read Walt’s responses to questions on the economy, integrity, corruption in Alaska government, and find out what public figure he admires. You might be surprised!
Juneau Protests Palin
Protesters in Juneau line the steps of the capitol building protesting Palin’s rejection of stimulus money for education and the arts.
“I’m going to do what’s best for Alaska,” Palin said. “We just want to make sure that everybody has all the information regarding this opportunity, because with opportunity comes obligation. I think the fairest route to Alaskans is not to get their expectations up.” [photo and quote from Capital City Weekly]
I’ve been to a lot of Palin protests, but this one on the steps of the Capitol building is the first time I remember Palin being present at one. Way to go Juneau for stepping out there and speaking for all Alaskans who couldn’t be in the capital city.
and more and more and more ….
I was wondering what would happen to this blog after the election.
Curiouser and curiouser…
wonder how the meeting will go today between the queen and the legislators?
She won’t be there. She’s busy. In Anchorage. But don’t worry, someone will be there to fill in for her. AKM
Wow! I might be the first comment…yeah! (Or, close to the first one.)
Anyway, I like the concept of the ‘Oyster Round-Up’ not only because of the Lewis Carroll reference but the thought of ‘road oysters’ came to my mind, as well. (grin)
I would have gone on that “Where’s Sarah?” Scavenger Hunt in a heartbeat had I lived near Anchorage. I am glad that Yvonne double-dipped while at the Hilton and took the challenge.:)
Another oyster? Another pearl? Alaska’s Guv is once again working to overturn the will of the voters in Alaska and thumb her nose at the importance of clean water and healthy food by endorsing the cruise ship industry’s request to “not enforce” water quality discharge standards into Alaska’s Inside Passage and other ocean waters. HB134 also moving in this direction.
The most egregious aspect would be to endorse the ocean as a “mixing zone” where water quality tests would then be taken, rather than at the end of the pipe from which the toxic waste from cruise ships is discharged.
I’m falling down the rabbit hole…sorry I’ve only read Alice in Wonderland….but I know all about Carroll’s photographs…I did part of my thesis on him last year.
The flats are rocking AKM.
OMG! On the State Capital steps….I am sooo impressed and bummed at the same time. Impressed by Juneau and it’s residents and bummed that I was NOT able to attend. Way to go Juneau. And she was there to see it first hand. Priceless.
I forgot to say *Well Done* Juneau and flyinureye!
Great job Juneau! Keep it up.
All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
–Thomas Jefferson
It’s about time that GINO had to actually wade through protesters to go do her “job.” Way to be there, Juneau Mudpups!! Keep it up!
Sorry, it just makes me think of prairie oysters. http://bertc.com/subfive/recipes/mountain.htm
Keep rounding up the oysters! Makes us all as happy as clams.
Well, I’m glad to see that Chevron has its priorities right. Their press release concludes:
“We understand how important our role is in keeping the oil flowing for the benefit of the residents of Southcentral Alaska. Our goal is to safely resume operations as quickly as possible. ”
!!!!???????
I (stupidly) thought that sentence was going to read: “We understand how important our role is in keeping the environment around the tank farm safe and free from contamination. Our goal is to ensure the safety of the residents of Southcentral Alaska and the preservation of the surrounding area.”
forgot that making a buck “as quickly as possible” trumps all else.
Wow, two protests in less than a week…and the ugly red jacket again….
This is why Sarah is not taken seriously by her own party…she is not a serious politician. A real governor would be dealing with the impending Chevron tank disaster, not firing off bogus, asinine press releases, also, too.
Juneau, you are IMPRESSIVE! Great picture, seeing the queen cast her eyeballs on her “people.”
LIke the For Sale sign on the left: FOR SALE BY PALIN
our FUTURE
womanwithsardinecanNo Gravatar (10:15:13) :
Keep rounding up the oysters! Makes us all as happy as clams.
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Good one, I concur.
Seeing GINO in a face-off with protesters, priceless. Love the ‘For Sale by Palin’, fits right in the the ArcticCat ethics violation. Y’all go, Juneau folks!
Another good one, flyinureye, thanks.
the problem child (an aunt, also)No Gravatar (10:14:44) :
Sorry, it just makes me think of prairie oysters. http://bertc.com/subfive/recipes/mountain.htm
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Yum! I love those! Also known as “swingin’ beef” or “swingin’ sheep.”
That protest photos is classic. A flummoxed Palin looks on in dismay as she realizes that her opposition is greater than she ever realized.
It’s an eye opener when you step out of your bubble of denial.
I see a really short protester over on the right, face mostly hidden by sign. I wonder if that’s my little sis.
A novel approach indeed, flyinureye.
Moosely proud of Juneau folks on capitol steps.
FW (10:21:25) :
Wow, two protests in less than a week…and the ugly red jacket again….
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That was my immediate thought!
Gino looks cold. Where is that Artic Cat jacket. Good job Juneau! Gino couldn’t ignore that protest now could she? Love it. For Sale By Palin=Future.
CNN is talking about Mt Redoubt!
Rick Sanchez just said something about the volcano and jhinda on cnn
Lovin’ flyinureye’s latest, also, too.
TX Lisa (10:23:35) :
Juneau, you are IMPRESSIVE! Great picture, seeing the queen cast her eyeballs on her “people.”
LIke the For Sale sign on the left: FOR SALE BY PALIN
our FUTURE
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Blooper (10:25:25) :
That protest photos is classic. A flummoxed Palin looks on in dismay as she realizes that her opposition is greater than she ever realized.
It’s an eye opener when you step out of your bubble of denial.
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The look on her FACE is PRICELESS! WOW
I wish I could read more of the signs!
“If we decide to continue to remain uninvolved, then we must keep our FBI busy and our expectations low”.
We’re ‘plenty’ involved
Our expectations are high
And the FBI seem to be very busy
somewhere else!
Reposted from end of last thread due to more whininess over Celtic Diva’s complaint:
Be prepared to be mad at me for this, but it needs to be said!
This is one of the reasons I left here for awhile – Celtic Diva pulled a BRILLIANT move. Like one of those little sleeper movies you see and end up loving because of its quirky or unusual commentary and impact on you. You wonder why it didn’t become popular? How could people of have missed this little gem of a movie? How did you even stumble on it, by accident (usually)?
That’s what we have here w/ Celtic Diva. Some posters are confusing her blog w/ Team Sarah site – are you nuts? Celtic Diva is not a political action committee group – she’s a blogger and can do whatever she damn well pleases on her site and delete whoever she wants. Just like AKM does. She’s a BLOGGER. In Alaska, we are incredibly fortunate to have several AMAZING INTELLIGENT and INVESTIGATIVE bloggers. Because they are so good, people have started to think of these as “news sites” because they are better and more informative than almost any and every Alaskan media outlet we have.
But WTF? There is no blogger code of anything – the ethics, techniques, etc used by bloggers are not a CODE of any organization – we are seeing their own beliefs and values echoed in how they run their blogs. They do all follow the requirement to credit quoted articles, links and photos – but aside from that, they do what they do. And each site reflects the personality, passion, integrity and creativity of the blogger. That’s why we go there.
I’m really tired of so many complaining about this or that with the Alaskan bloggers, esp. over Celtic Diva’s brilliant move. And may I ask those people, what have YOU done personally to trip up SP? Have you put your peace of mind, your blogging, professional and personal reputation on the line? Have you the energy to keep up with the work associated with a consistently excellent blog site, including troll patrol? Please stand up and be counted if ANY of the critics of Celtic Diva’s action have done anything CLOSE to what she has done here and what she is risking. For that matter, please stand up if you’ve worked as hard as I HAVE in little ways, every day, for months, to bring this creep to her knees!
Celtic Diva exercised her right as a constituent to hold the maniacal governor accountable – and she didn’t have to ask any of you for permission to do so. Folks are acting like this is a strategic battle, where certain things should happen at certain times in order to win. NOT. That’s of course what the right wingers are stupid enough to think – that it’s all some HUGE orchestrated plot against SP, starting from the top w/ our president.
Why do I think this move was BRILLIANT? Because the timing was absolutely perfect in pushing Sarah Palin, the worst governor to walk the earth, into publishing her little vendetta style snotty response on the STATE website. SP pretended to miss the point, as she always does, and try the attack mode, which she always does. SP in incensed about this for PRECISELY the reason that so many of you think it’s not important, because it’s little, it’s niggly, but it is 100 percent right on the mark and there is no wiggling out of it. She may get no real censure, but she also will NOT be able to pull this ever again, anywhere. SP’s wardrobe and looks are overly important to her, so this hits her where it hurts the most. It also completely rankles her because she won’t be able to do just as she pleases, and that is paramount to taking her down a notch at a time.
It’s precisely this ability to push SP’s buttons because of her personality disorder and vendetta addiction that will help push her over the edge. She can not help herself – and if she shows any restraint, it’s very temporary because she’s always angry about it and just can’t rest til she gets her digs in. This exposes her to the core, and will continue to be an effective way to “peck the governor’s ankles” til she walks right over the cliff.
I don’t care that everyone is waiting for the BIG ONE to bring her down in flames, you can wish what you want. But since I’m in Alaska, living in the same town as the Governor and the circus she has created with this Legislative session, I don’t care HOW she flames out, just that she flames out. If it takes two years, it takes two years. But she will go down – she just doesn’t have what it takes to go national without being ripped to shreds using her own dysfunctional ambitions to do it.
I began to feel as though many posters here sounded as whiny and hand wringing as the right wing blogs that I’ve visited. Be pissed at me if you want, but crying chicken little never got anyone what they wanted – nor does blaming Alaskans, or telling everyone “BE AFRAID” and all the nonsense posted along those lines. Use your brains, your creativity, and your GUTS like Celtic Diva di and pick up the ball and run with it instead of whining. We all know that’s what SP should do, but she can’t. Mudpuppies can, yes they can, but they have to WANT to do it.
Wow, McCain is rather delusional, isn’t he? They voted mostly for her? Really? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/03/26/mccain-people-voted-mostly-for-sarah-palin-last-year/
Oh, I LOVE Oyster Roundup!
AKM – someone posted a news release from Palin saying something to the effect that the state has been warning residents of ash fallout, and for all residents in the path of volcanic ash to be aware and to take precautions. Nothing, however, on the tank farm.
Does anyone know how to twitter? Rick Sanchez didn’t say anything about how the tanks could have and should have been drained weeks age or about Gino’s lack of response.
Crystalwolf aka caligirl (10:38:13):
I bet this was one ‘photo op’ that Palin wishes she wasn’t a part of!
Alaska Volcano Observatory says that this AM’s activity did produce a lahar in the Drift – but no info on the extent.
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2009-03-26 10:54:12
The major explosive event that started at 09:24 AKDT has diminished, though smaller emissions may occur, or a larger event resume.
The 09:24 event produced a lahar down the Drift River.
Martha Unalaska Yard SignNo Gravatar
Well said.
I knew little sis would show back up with her cape on. Go Martha!!
I do believe that press release about ash and all that is on the CAPharaS website (or at least that’s what I’ve read, I CAN’T go over there to check, I just can’t). SO, I have to repost my comment from the previous thread:
So, let me get this right…we get GINO’s whiny, sophomoric press releases about how horrible not-anonymous bloggers are when they file LEGITIMATE ethics complaints ON the STATE’S official website, but the ones about how we’re reacting to the problems at the Drift River facility due to Mt. Redoubt on the CAPHARAS site? WTF is WRONG with these people? Did Staplemouth and BM get their offices mixed up this week?!?!?!?
Go Walt Monegan, he has a facebook profile that anyone can join.
I hope that furry four legged protestor is not a wolf!
Mommy Dearest Leader of the Free World Against PutinNo Gravatar (10:56:26) :
I hope that furry four legged protestor is not a wolf!
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I was hoping it was a wolf about to gnaw GINO’s leg off!
GA Peach a/k/a Lance the Boil aka Crust Scramble, I’m OK with that !
That picture is priceless. I’d love to see the expression on her face tho.
Hm-m-m-m………a new button for Sarah ??
http://www.cafepress.com/cp/moredetails.aspx?productNo=85501751&pr=F&showbleed=false&colorNo=0&tab=1&Zoom=1
When my spouse saw the dog he thought it was lining up to trip GINO.
Blue Idaho,
On one hand I’m somewhat disappointed Sanchez didn’t take it down the road of Palin not addressing this but on the other hand, he addressed it more towards Jindal and his inclusion in his speech about volcano monitoring systems and not wasting money on it.
He did talk the amount of oil and about it that the equipment needed to empty the tanks would have to be flown in and the air strip is now closed.
It’s a ying/yang feeling on his choice of how to cover it but he covered it including quite a number of pictures.
On Topic:
Daily Ketchup
Ketchup and Left-Overs
Tid bits
(I must be getting Hungry)
Or -
Daily Roundup
Odds and Ends
(And In Alaskan politics, it usually ends oddly..)
Brava~brava to Martha
You said it so well. Not being a resident of Alaska, there’s not much I can do in person. But I can post on Divas’ site and here on the Flats and keep an eye on the news. The GINO scares the heebie-jeebies out of me and I don’t want here anywhere near DC.
P.S.
Hope y’all in Alaska are OK with Redoubt blowing it’s top again.
That furry four-legged protester looks suspiciously like a mudpuppy.
Martha UYS – RIGHT ON !!
*groaning* @ Dr. Chill
Wait a minute. Sarah Palin was in Juneau? At the capitol? At her job??? Really??? You must be so proud.
Don’t worry, she’s not there any more. AKM
Latest eruption plume is quite interesting and pretty.
http://www.avo.alaska.edu/volcanoes/volcact.php?volcname=Redoubt&page=images&eruptionid=610
Watch your ashes, Homer.
In my rant I forgot to add one more thing… again, one of the most important and clever of all coming from Celtic Diva’s complaint:
Snicker. Snickers. Snickering. Behind her back, mostly, but snickering expressions will show up on people’s faces in front of her, also, too.
Why do you think she’s incensed with bloggers? Snickering.
Why did she come unglued at the RNC clothing fiasco? Snickering.
Why did she last out at Tina Fey & Katie Couric? Snickering.
Now, tell me – has ANYONE forgotten any of the above items which she whined about? Each time, her whining made the situation much worse, and even more importantly – INDELIBLY PLANTED IN EVERYONE’S THOUGHTS. Even her supporters – which start bubble feeding trying to defend her over those petty things – can’t forget those. NO ONE WILL EVER FORGET THOSE.
Now, KO already snickered. The MSM won’t take this seriously but they WILL report it because the complaint itself is news. So what are they going to do? Snicker.
SP is a narcissist who normally ignores, tunes out, doesn’t care – whatever, about what people say about her because she thinks she’s right. She attacks her opponents consistently by undermining their reputation in small but biting ways, twisting facts and making fun of them. She knows how effective this is, which is why she does it. She can’t ignore the snickers. She’s getting a taste of exactly what she has built her career on doing herself, except that hers went beyond snarky and became dangerous (pallin’ around with terrorists) during the election.
Why is this important to know for mudpuppies who’ve been whiny about Celtic Diva’s complaint? Because humor is just as powerful as anger, probably more so. And don’t forget it. Don’t take yourselves too seriously, or the rest of us for that matter. Lighten up!
I’m really done now and retreating to the wonderful projects going on for rural Alaska. I don’t like whiners, sorry.
Go JUNEAU! Wish I could have been there to give her the evil eye. Please post more pics so we can read all the signs! Isn’t it comforting to know that she reads everything that’s put in front of her?
AKM,
“A loaf of bread,” the Walrus said,
“Is what we chiefly need:
Pepper and vinegar besides
Are very good indeed–
Now if you’re ready, Oysters dear,
We can begin to feed.”
Change the last line to “We can begin to read” and keep dishing it up. You must feel like one of the seven maids some days!
Thanks!
http://www.jabberwocky.com/carroll/walrus.html
Martha Unalaska Yard SignNo Gravatar (11:17:18) :
Snicker, snicker, snicker. Yes in spite of all GINO’s small-mindedness, or maybe because of it, she’s always good for a snicker. It’s poetic justice that she will be brought down by them.
@Martha UYS – Yes, yes and yes. Could NOT agree with you more.
Go Martha!!
I mean Come Back Martha!
Rah!
I hope we don’t all have to agree here. I had quite a few interesting interchanges yesterday after expressing my opinion of the ethics complaint – which was and is that this should not have been a formal complaint, but rather could have been raised publicly as an issue. I share an opinion with a number of other contributors, that this may in fact serve to shore up support for Sarah because the complaint comes across as frivolous.
I am not in the least bothered that a number of you have either disagreed directly, or at least said you agree somewhat but still hope this will pan out. And certainly, I could not argue with Irishgirl who pointed out to me that this complaint really got to Sarah. I could not help but agree that was a good thing.
But I don’t think we need to have several rants here against some of us who feel that way, nor do I think it is appropriate to call us ‘whiny’. Let’s argue the issues. Let’s not be challenging other contributors as to whether they have fought hard enough against Sarah to be allowed to post here. That seems a little ‘unmudflatty’ or something…
@Martha Unalaska Yard SignNo Gravatar (10:45:44)
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Way to go..loved your post. You are right, either keep chipping at it or piling it on. It reminds me of when I started the garden area, it was so big i didn’t know where to start. But i knew that I had to start somewhere or else it would NEVER get done. I just did what I could in one day and when it was finished it was beautiful, and a great day also too. One day at a time. chip chip chip
Oh by the way…I don’t think GINO will age well. She is already starting to look all masculine. Sooo so sad for scary sahruh
Martha Unalaska Yard Sign (10:45:44)
“Wiggle room”
I agree that after Palin’s over-reaction, there’s no ‘wiggling out of it’. Celtic Diva’s brilliance was to prod Palin into reacting like a self-centered spoiled brat.
Well done Celtic Diva.
Sadly, Chevron has decided that their profits are more important than environmental safety. They state their goal for the Cook Inlet storage facility on their website: “Our goal is to safely resume operations as quickly as possible. ” There is NO MENTION OF EMPTYING THE TANKS. They even say that keeping the oil flowing is best for the people of southeastern Alaska. (They took it upon themselves to makes this assumption; they did NOT ask the people, themselves, what was best for them.) Alas, greed and evil still rule corporate America.
Martha UYS – Bravo – you said what I tried to say on the last thread, but so much more eloquently.
p.s. the dark pink hillock seems to have b*ggered off.
The word frivolous is being misused by the people who don’t think the complaint should have been filed. You need to go do some law homework about what an actual frivolous complaint is. Filing a complaint against an obvious ethics violation (talk all you want, but if you talk to lawyers and government workers, virtually all of them will agree on this point) is not “frivolous” in a legal sense. The complaint is legally valid, whether the GINO personnel board treats it that way or not. I’m serious. Go look up some REAL examples of frivolous lawsuits and complaints and stop misusing the word. GINO is using the word in a legal sense in her stupid press release, and she is completely wrong.
And yes, I HAVE talked to lawyers and government workers about this, and they all agree that this is a valid ethics complaint that does not fit the definition of frivolous. Now leave my little sister alone.
The Oyster farmers and lovers in Homer would sure love to here weather those Drift River crud oil tanks get emptied before they start floating into Cook Inlet.
Its time for action GINO! Get your head away from the mirrors and your fashion magazines, and get those, F***ing TANKS EMPTIED!!
And the people complaining about rants have produced some of the longest comments. Get a mirror.
SPs rejecton of the stimulus made it to NPR in WI….a program new here called
‘Here and Now’ had the writer of the Portfolio article on….said they wanted to hear
from Alaskans about it, but they were noting her play to appear fiscally conservative
for 2012, and as stupid.
Just heard that end of the program.
The impact of the snicker is so true. Having no genuine emotion or empathy
herself, she is not affected by anger or sorrow. Snickers affect that which she
treasures…her appearance, her self-image.
Thank you Martha–and Dr.Chill for the fashion analysis a couple days ago.
Just read Celtic Diva’s update. I just have to shake my head and ask myself, “what the hell” is wrong with Queen Taliban Gino? She truly does swing like a pendulum (her imature actions) and her inability to shut her “PIE HOLE” There! Now that’s the Southeast Alaskan, born and raised female coming out in me! Before I get too carrried away with my ability to swear in phrases and out swear most loggers and commercial fishermen…. I salute Queen Taliban Gino with…..my middle finger! Alright, I will now behave myself…..maybe?
Love the button Dr Truth, the only thing it needs is to put the word GINO on the top.
Rob in CaNo Gravatar (11:31:03) :
Betcha the view’s different if you’re living in the belly of the beast. Just sayin’.
I like that, odds and ends. So, it seems so like SP, to blame bloggers, not that, she doesnt do anything to deserve these “frivilous” lawsuits. Thats crazy. hmmm. I havnet received any updates on her new P A C.
Personally, I think it is priceless that GINO whines about frivolous complaints. Talk about complete lack of self awareness. She made so many frivolous complaints about Trooper Wootten (to name just one of many), that a judge actually threatened her with action if she didn’t leave him alone. This was in the custody case of her sister.
If ‘frivolous’ bothers you, fine. I was not using it in the legal sense, and I agree with you that the complaint is legally valid, as far as I am able to tell.
My feeling is that it is a legally valid, but petty, complaint.
I think it should be ok to make that argument here and discuss it without being called whiny or getting ranted at. I think Rougemont and others should also be allowed to make this point, and have the point argued solely on its merits.
Again, I am pleasantly surprised at the success of this ethics complaint, as measured by Sarah’s overreaction! Kudos to Celtic Diva for that accomplishment!
@ Rob in CA
“Let’s not be challenging other contributors as to whether they have fought hard enough against Sarah to be allowed to post here.”
??? And you came to that assumption how?
This is WHY I called several of you whiny – you are too caught up in your fears, standing in the back row not doin’ anything – and then come the weird assumptions like yours above. I was accused of wanting censorship, now you accuse me of challenging who can post on this site. You take yourself too seriously in my book. I’m not the least bit defensive that you don’t read my posts with clarity, I just don’t have time to keep reading yours which are basically the same.
My frustration about Martha’s point, that some people are not understanding the true significance of this complaint, is reaching boiling point. I need a beer. We don’t have ankle-biter ale around here but I can take my sharpie and change the label.
Agreeing and disagreeing is one thing, but using incorrect arguments over and over to do it simply spoils the argument and makes it impossible to have a reasonable discussion. The “frivolous” people may disagree with MY take on “frivolous,” but having done MY homework, I know that I am using the term correctly in relation to Diva’s complaint. On that note, walking away for beer.
GINO should never use the words “frivolous”, “asinine”, or “bogus”. The use of these words just prompts people to snicker at the one who used them and apparently didn’t check the mirror before leaving the house.
Martha Unalaska Yard Sign (10:45:44)
Martha, I consider Celtic Diva’s actions her civic duty. And, it is shocking a complaint was not filed the first work day after the race. Yeah…civic duty…so, regardless of party lines or favors, Celtic Diva needs to be thanked by all Alaskans for watching their backs. So, go Martha…go Celtic Diva!!!
Now, what about the complaint about the $25,000 to Juneau Christian Center? I would file it if I was there. Any takers? Start with the info on palingates!
Okay, one last thing. If an ethics complaint, against a public official charged with upholding the laws of her state, is legally valid, according to the laws of her state, how can you call it petty? I just find THAT incredibly petty and nitpicky. You really CAN’T have it both ways. Petty is what GINO does every time she opens her maw. Petty is NOT a legal complaint about a violation of ethics that is IN the code of ethics for the state of Alaska AND is required reading for ALL state employees. You are playing one of those games, appearing to be reasonable, but pursuing an argument that is illogical and poorly reasoned. See ya. Beer I come.
Dear Martha Unalaska,
I hope your comment was not directed toward me or some others who had expressed concern re: backlash in regards to Celtic Diva’s ethics complaint. My comment and others I read were respectful and not attacking anyone, simply expressing concern.
I am not sure who your comment was directed toward but if it was towards me, Rob (?), others I can’t recall, it was quite hurtful. Just because someone doesn’t completely agree with you doesn’t mean they don’t care or do anything to help.
I’ll go back to lurking and doing my own thing quietly now. Thanks AKM for a great blog and everyone, keep up the good work.
See, Martha…ranting is healthy!!
Wow! Fantastic rant Martha Unalaska Yard Sign! Right on target. Clothes and image is a huge, big, ginormous deal to the GINO.
I posted for the first time on Celtic Diva’s blog in 100% support of her courageous action. To see GINO recalled as Governor for corruption and incompetence would be most satisfying, short of that, after her term is over, I hope to see her take up snake-handling, speaking in tongues, and faith-healing, where naturally I wish her and her fan-base, the greatest success.
In the meantime, my greatest admiration to Celtic Diva for putting pebbles in the Naughty Monkey shoes of SWWNBN as she attempts to stride to the White House in 2012.
GA Peach:
I can’t argue with that…in fact I make clear I am from CA on purpose, because I know that perspective can’t be the same as an Alaskan and I believe all the other posters deserve to know where I am coming from.
Rob in CaNo Gravatar (11:51:29) :
My feeling is that it is a legally valid, but petty, complaint.
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I guess I’m living on some other planet.
Petty? Sarah and family benefited to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars.
Arctic Cat could well have benefited to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
AKM…thanks for another great article. Regarding Chevron, what would it take to permanently relocate and dismantle that tank farm? Has Chevron mentioned anything about that? The article provided did say they would drain the tanks when it was safe. Will it be dismantled at that time? Curious……thanks!!
Only thing that could have made that picture better would have been the dog peeing on her leg.
Keep protesting!
womanwithsardinecan,
You are 100% correct on frivolous (legally speaking). From Black’s Law
Dictionary:
frivolous. adj. Lacking a legal baiss or legal merit; not serious; note reasonably purposeful
frivolous suit. A lawsuit having no legal basis, often filed to harass or extort money from the defendant.
But, not a lot of people recognize that, thinking it is the same as frivolity (which has it’s place here, thank god).
Juneau folks really showed up with signs and everything!!! Good work! InJuneau, do I see you?
My comments were directed at the mood, feel and gloom of “whininess”, which then turned rude in my book. Back in the pre election posts, when this happened, it built up and someone, usually me, would jump in and say “Get to Work and Quit the Moaning!”. And then we did. As I said, selves are being taken too seriously. I’m not pointing fingers and I CLEARLY called my rant just that, a rant. You can scroll past, stick your tongue out at my post, or tell me I’m full of crap.
But a whine is a whine and I will always jump up and say something about it when it goes on too long for me! Bringing down the mood and energy of the posters is certainly not what I would like to see in this blog – I love the camaraderie, the passion, the informative links, the whackiness, the humor, and the vulnerability of the posts and posters. So that’s my contribution, and it always has been. Just like my favorite president, there have been no surprises with me. What you see is what you get. I’m easy to predict – so just ignore me if you need to – I’m just ONE poster.
michigander – get back here and tell me off!!!
Rob in Ca (11:51:29) :
If ‘frivolous’ bothers you, fine. I was not using it in the legal sense, and I agree with you that the complaint is legally valid, as far as I am able to tell.
My feeling is that it is a legally valid, but petty, complaint.
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I’d like to know by what measure it is petty(Small). Egregiousness? Money?
Palin’s clothing and fashion is very high profile and valuable to those who want to use it.
Small to whom? Sarah who lent her image to Arctic Cat? Or to Arctic Cat who benefited from international exposure?
I’d like to know If I pay Todd a little more, will Sarah wear MY Gear on TV as Governor?
As the Joke goes we know what she is, we’re just haggling over price.
Paula- I wish the dog was biting her ankle.
Okay, happy hour doesn’t start for another half hour, so, after talking AGAIN to my mother, who is a lawyer (retired Asst. AG for State of Alaska), I’m back.
On the comment about petty, 3 points:
1)as somebody just pointed out AGAIN, the complaint involves personal benefit to GINO’s family, to the tune of unknown thousands of dollars.
2)you seem to think there is a sliding scale of ethics, in which some are just a little bit unethical and others are very unethical. Unethical is unethical. No sliding scale. Either you are ethical or you are not. As somebody also pointed out earlier, we need to look at our own ethics, our own lives, and if we see lack of integrity in our own lives, we really need to do something about that and not let it be a PATTERN of our entire life the way GINO does.
3)Actually part of point 2, but have we become so jaded by dishonesty and lack of integrity in our public officials that we just shrug when they are blatantly unethical, because, really, it’s just a LITTLE thing? God, I sure hope not, or we’ve already lost the battle and may as well hang up our rubber boots.
Ask any Human Resource dept. what something seemingly small can do to a person’s career and those who have lost their jobs because of a legitimate complaint. It’s a tough law to avoid taking action on. They have to take action.
BTW, I found this rather telling and pertinent to Linda’s complaint. Further proof of the name branding, national media attention and sales connection. And remember, just think if Toad had won, or even 2-3 place. Kinda a big deal.
It’s from “Bradners Alaska Economic Report”
“Deadliest Catch” is a big sales tool!
The “Deadliest Catch” TV reality show has
been a real winner for Alaska Ship Supply Co.
in Unalaska. Sweatshirts with the company logo
sell like hotcakes over the Internet whenever
crews wearing the shirts appear on the TV series.
The sales have helped propel a business expansion
this year, with Alaska Ship Supply moving
into former Alaska Commercial Co. space. The
company hopes to develop a full-service service
store selling wider varieties of food, clothing and
general goods.
Rob in CaNo Gravatar (12:00:05) :
I think Rougemont and others should also be allowed to make this point, and have the point argued solely on its merits.
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The merits of the complaint are unassailable. Your opinion that it’s petty or (my words) ill-conceived is just that, your opinion.
JMO, Rougemont/Red Mountain is a troll. Oh, a seemingly well-mannered, low-key troll, but still one intent upon sowing division among the puppies.
So I’ll repeat myself just for you.
‘The lady doth protest too much, methinks.’ Reasonably, but still too much.
By trying to convince me that this is ‘much ado about nothing’, you reinforce my belief that this complaint both has legs and teeth.
And on that note, I am also leaving for a while. The fun has disappeared, nobody has done a poem or pun for several threads, and I’m too frustrated and fed up with specious arguments to be nice (not that I’m that nice anyway, but I usually make an effort).
I can go over to Diva’s place and support her without feeling like somebody is going to call my support petty and frivolous.
Where have all the poo puns gone?
Long time passing…
Where have all the caped ones gone?
Long time ago…
Calling the complaint petty or frivolous is a lot like saying some one is a little bit pregnant.Either you follow the law or you don’t.
I am wondering if GINO’s use of the state website and her speeches at as governor are bordering on some type of harrassment or attempt to intimidate anyone who has or wants to file an ethics complaint? Ridiculing concerned citizens in public and calling them names,even if she does not personally name each one,sure seems like an attempt to deter concerned citizens from filing in the future,as well as taint the opinion of those who will be deciding on the complaints already filed.
Anyone have any ideas ?
News alert…a new AG to be announced @ 1:30 & Legislators call of meeting w/guvs reps…they want to meet with her personally.
http://community.adn.com/adn/node/139734
correction=call “off”
@ mommom
OMG!
DrChill:
I don’t think (I could be wrong!) that Sarah was paid with direct intent of getting that advertising. I think it was thoughtless and inappropriate on her part to wear that jacket. Legal? I agree, it was not legally correct. I have seen no evidence presented, however, that Arctic Cat supplied cash or discounts for anything other than the sponsorship of the team.
Now, what is the punishment? Well, there is where the ‘petty’ word comes in for me, because I don’t see this as being anything more than a hand slap, unless there is information we do not have, such as an explicit agreement for cash or other benefits if Sarah wore that jacket at the event.
I think she will be told not to do it again, and that will be the end of it. I hope I am wrong!
(But let me say again that Sarah’s overreaction has put this in a different category, and while I still don’t believe there will be any significant response from the Personnel Board, Sarah’s response did her a lot of damage. I did not expect that, and am pleasantly surprised that she was so easily goaded into making a fool of herself.)
Ok..think it’s time for me to have a beer, too…
Rob in Ca,
You may consider the complaint petty, but it still lies therein that it is against ethics rules under the job of the Governor within the State of Alaska. Your State may well have totally different ethics rules. So, whether you see it petty or not, it falls under the category of violation of ethics which an elected official is bound by.
With Palin it is an ongoing issue of her pushing the envelope to see how much she can get away with for her own personal benefit and therefore individuals who have filed complaints are standing up to hold her accountable within the confines of the ethics regulations within Alaska.
Remember the old saying “Give them an inch and they take a mile”. Well, Alaskans are holding her to that inch which they should do.
Just think, if AIG had regulations to hold them to that inch, we wouldn’t be where we are now at that mile marker.
Way to go Juneau puppies! I saw footage of the protesters but I had no idea Scarah was there in her ugly red jacket also.
@MUYS–Your ‘snicker’ comment was great. Nora O’Donnell and some guy were just snickering about Queen Palin and her comments at the Lincoln Dinner.
@flyinureye–another great graphic!
If any of you have time, you MUST go to Huffpo and read the comments about the whiny wench. They are hilarious–especially the ones about “what she learned when she had a journalism degree so many years ago in college…”
womanwithsardinecan (12:13:07)
not thousands…I read an article today or last night, fuzzy, don’t remember, regarding the sports arena and house. The guy said that Cat paid the Palins hundreds of thousands over the years. It was linked from a blog…don’t remember…I do remember the “hundreds of thousands of dollars” and even a commercial GINO did for Cat around the time of the Lt. Governor race.
Dang, that long term memory……
Ding, ding, ding. To your corners please!
None of us like Palin. Celtic Dive put herself out there by filing the complaint. Kudos to her bravery. But even Palin dislikers can disagree. This site has been a wonderful information and venting place. Let’s not turn into Team Sarah over a minor disagreement. After all, time will tell IF CDs complaint gets swept under the rug or taken seriously.
So, exhale.
And enjoy the beautiful picture of Palin being blocked by lots of folks with bad, bad, Palin signs.
Death by a thousand cuts…keep ‘em coming, I say. Sometimes it’s those ‘little’ ethical violations that just keep piling up that get you in the end. Gotcha’, you betcha too also.
Her announcing a new AG eh? It is getting closer to the date for the replacement of Kim. Any word on that? I hope it is Beth K. What does she have? Another week and a half for this deadline? Never seen so much over-turn in my life. Sheeesh.
Chris Mathews will be snickering about GINO and how she couldn’t find anyone to join hands and pray with before the VP debate.
Msnbc is talking about Gino again, whinning!
Rocky Mountain Oysters and beer for all, lol, we rattled the cage of the witch and she’s steamin mad.
And a hardy shout out to our Juneau mudpups! you guys rock!!! keep up the good work. thank you!
Yes…a hearty ‘thank you’ to the brave Juneau protesters! May she wear out that red jacket really soon!
>>>>Screechy brake noise.< <<<<
Please read the Comment Guidelines! No ad hominem attacks. Everyone take a nice deep breath….and hop to the new thread coming momentarily.
AKM
Ding, ding, ding. To your corners please!
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HELP!!!!!!!
Panelipy Pew!
I mean AKM!
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whew. That was a close on AKM (swiping sweat from forehead).
Sarah does indeed have a “novel approach to reality.”
And it is a rocky approach and a horror.
No matter how much lipstick you put on a pit bull, it is still an animal bred to attach senselessly and savagely and to inflict harm.
My 2 cents on the dialog going on…an ethics violation is an ethics violation, no matter how big or how small.
We should all look up our respective governors and see how many of them have NONE.
AKM to the rescue. Yes
Rob in Ca (11:31:03)
I agree-we don’t all have to agree.
An absence of disagreement would be a big bore; we might as well become Republicans! I changed my opinion on the whole sordid affair, following Palin’s psychotic over-reaction. But in any case, disagreement is not whining, and should not (necessarily) imply insanity.
Yes, there was one comment that appeared to imply that ‘dissenters’ were frickin’ crazy. Or friggin’ crazy. I can’t remember, but I’m sure It wasn’t f*cking crazy. And that’s crazy!
I support Celtic Diva and her complaint, just for the record.
On a lighter note,
one of my favorite comments on a HuffPo article:
“Carnival Cruises has just announced their summer schedule, which will this year feature a series of “Palin Cruises”.
Their plans are to keep the ship docked in Alaska for the duration, and letting the world to revolve around it.”
@Rob in Ca,
(But let me say again that Sarah’s overreaction has put this in a different category, and while I still don’t believe there will be any significant response from the Personnel Board, Sarah’s response did her a lot of damage. I did not expect that, and am pleasantly surprised that she was so easily goaded into making a fool of herself.)
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I believe that she was unethical…..it may not have been in the major league…but she is constantly at it and people are tired of it. As you say… it was her reaction to being called out on it, that is now creating a furore. She constantly puts innocent people in danger with her responses.
And there is no harm in discussing this with people who don’t agree….stay polite everyone.
This illustrates EXACTLY what the governor is feeling. When someone says “whiny”, like I did, without any specifics to people at all, the rage welled up (just as it did with me when ridiculous assumptions were made) in the people who thought it was directed at them.
I stand my my statements (which were not personal) but it also shows just how much we are getting to SP. She gets whiny, but HATES being called whiny and it makes her stomp a lot and throw things around.
That said – since I busted in and stirred things up – I’ll bow out again because I still don’t like whiners. AKM – I’m sorry I slipped in the mud with my rant and left muddy footprints around the place.
TX Lisa (10:20:49) :
Well, I’m glad to see that Chevron has its priorities right. Their press release concludes:
“We understand how important our role is in keeping the oil flowing for the benefit of the residents of Southcentral Alaska. Our goal is to safely resume operations as quickly as possible. ”
Do we detect a not so subtle threat. As in, “Kiss my grits. ‘Casue its cold outside.”
Before I go:
I live in Alaska, Anchorage, and have for over 38 years. So, yes, I live in the belly of the beast.
After skimming today’s messages, it seems “Martha” posts extremely often, and more and more about other posters, rather than the issue.
Hope I am not seeing a “need for attention” here.
Frivilous as a legal term in not warrented re: Celtic Diva’s complaint. And by the way, she is a friend of mine.
BUT, I understand how Rob means it. While I am glad Linda filed this complaint, and very glad it pushed Palin’s buttons as much as it did, IF taken an a single incident, it would be “frivilous” ( using the term for conversational english, not as a legal term.)
However, with Palin’s extensive history of unethical behavior, it loses any frivoloty and becomes one more punch that can eventually wear her down.
MY original complaint was not ag ainst Linda’s complaint but against MF and IM blogs setting us up for a big surprise and ending up with something that likely will not LEGALLY amount to much. NO ONE WILL BE HAPPIER THAN ME IF IT DOES.
Again, I just dont want respected bloggers making me think a really big surprise is coming only to be let down. I dont want the emotional roller coaster to be worse than it has to be.
I know both bloggers ! and they know me! When I see them next, I will say the same to their faces and we will laugh over it.
Now, enough attacking posters who don’t agree with you Martha. and calling people names ” whiney”, “not doing anythinig”, “fearful just shows childishness on your part.
GRow up.
Martha Unalaska Yard SignNo Gravatar (12:44:39) :
AKM – I’m sorry I slipped in the mud with my rant and left muddy footprints around the place.
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I think I slipped with you. Sorry AKM.
Geez, spent a while on that…I looked up and you’ve all hopped over to the other thread.
Rob in CA is not rude….just looking for a discussion…
Sabrina – I turn the volume up when Nora laughs and/or snickers. She does not suffer fools lightly.
from the financial disclosure report-
Todd Palin
Iron Dog winninnings-$10500
Iron Dog Race Arctic Cat contingency-$2500
Sponsors of Iron Dog Race
in kind Arctic Cat Inc.-$5000
Debenham Ak-$500
Spenard Builders-$1500
Alaska Pacific Leasing-$2500
sponsors to Iron Dog partner Scott Davis
Crowley-$2500
United Steel Workers $500
William Levesque Walleri-$2000
Obviously there was payment to Palin,and funny that Arctic Cat chose to only pay Palin,not Scott.
FWIW, I just today figured out that “asinine” is Sarah Scofflaw’s code word for “Democrat” to SarahPACKers.
I agree with other posters who suggest that this complaint REALLY ticked Sarah off because it interferes with the three things that seem to matter to her most, that being her image, wardrobe and cash flow.
As the infamous Rodney King said “Can’t we all just get along??”
mommom, new thread. Interesting, you might want to re-post this over there.
@JOPLIN re; the Carnival Cruises comment at Huff Po: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! That’s hysterical! Good find, and thanks for sharing here.
mommom – Scott’s wife ain’t the Governor…………..
Martha Unalaska YS says:
“Why is this important to know for mudpuppies who’ve been whiny about Celtic Diva’s complaint? Because humor is just as powerful as anger, probably more so. And don’t forget it. Don’t take yourselves too seriously, or the rest of us for that matter. Lighten up!”
Absolutely positively so!! I remember during the Campaign loving Tina Fey and John Stewart and Dave Letterman for their humorous taking down of Palin and McCain. They were my heroes because they accomplished with humor so much more than the MSM in pointing out the stupidity of the McCain/Palin ticket. No wonder that the younger generation is now turing to the likes of Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert as some of their primary sources of news instead of the corporate owned afraid to step on anyone’s toes MSM.
Hmmm… wonder if we could get Jon to do one of his pieces on “Sarah VS. The Volcano” THAT would surely get some national attention going…
I would also suggest that when a poster continues to push a viewpoint that is creating friction and dissension that that poster’s motives be questioned. Trolls aren’t always obvious… some of them actually do try to hide the poison in the carmel apple. Just sayin. (This is not aimed at Martha)
@anon blogger (12:08:06) :
Nope, wasn’t there; didn’t realize it was happening until I was on my way to a lunch appt. and couldn’t take the time to stop. DARN!
@here_in_PA (12:28:27) :
Has till a week from yesterday (April 1, how appropriate or something…) to make that appointment attempt.
@MarthaUYS:
Brava, Brava, Brava!!!!!!!! We really needed that great pep talk that only you could give.
But how did you go from 4th grade to grad school in one day?????
Rob in Ca (12:24:37) :
DrChill:
I don’t think (I could be wrong!) that Sarah was paid with direct intent of getting that advertising. I think it was thoughtless and inappropriate on her part to wear that jacket. Legal? I agree, it was not legally correct. I have seen no evidence presented, however, that Arctic Cat supplied cash or discounts for anything other than the sponsorship of the team.
Now, what is the punishment? Well, there is where the ‘petty’ word comes in for me, because I don’t see this as being anything more than a hand slap, unless there is information we do not have, such as an explicit agreement for cash or other benefits if Sarah wore that jacket at the event.
I think she will be told not to do it again, and that will be the end of it. I hope I am wrong!
(But let me say again that Sarah’s overreaction has put this in a different category, and while I still don’t believe there will be any significant response from the Personnel Board, Sarah’s response did her a lot of damage. I did not expect that, and am pleasantly surprised that she was so easily goaded into making a fool of herself.)
Ok..think it’s time for me to have a beer, too…
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Rob, you now have another Martha “up your nose”! (I mean that in the kindest way possible) Here are some of the posts I’ve made attempting to get my ethics point across. MarthaUnalaska Yard Sign ( or any other knowledgeable poster here) may correct me if I’m wrong.
Todd made a side trip during the campaign to Arctic Cat HQ, to give a speech there. Apparently BOTH he and Sarah quote “give inspirational speeches at trade shows. They are both adored and reviled. They are the New York Yankees of snow machining” Obviously the Palins involvement with Arctic Cat runs deep. Palin has 4 ethics problems here;
1: Palin is helping her family benefit by wearing the “custom, made to fit snowmachine suit, (the entire Palin family and Todds partners family were given monogrammed , custom made suits to wear , obviously as a part of the sponsorship!) Palin did just wear any old Arctic Cat jacket, it was part of the sponsorship deal.
2:Palin was helping Todds partner benefit, supporting the sponsorship, by wearing the outfit.
3:Palin was providing , a yet to be determined $ of advertising for Arctic Cat, that is already apparent in the Sports Illustrated magazine article.
4:Palin allowed Todd to have SARAH THE GOV, on the hood of his Arctic Cat snowmachine. While he had the names of his 5 kids, he did not just have “SARAH”S’ name, he has SARAH THE GOV. That is having the Governors office DIRECTLY involved with this sponsorship endeavor.
Finally, why don’t you look up your own states ethics laws, Alaska’s are probably much more lenient than your own.
Can you IMAGINE this scenario with Gov Crist of Florida, if his wife were a NASCAR racer. She has a sponsor that provides her and her partner with ALL expenses. She has Gov Crists name , Crist the GOV on the hood of her car, him wearing a NASCAR outfit with their sponsors logo all over it (last year he wore a suit) AND keep in mind Crist would be there officiating in his capacity as Gov?
There would be public outrage against Crist in a heartbeat! NOW DO YOU GET “IT”?!
See article on the Palins in Sports Illustrated:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_bonus/03/10/palin/1.html
Excerpt;
Some Iron Doggers have spent upwards of $30,000 to finance a once-in-a-lifetime run into the wild heart of Alaska. Tapping their credit cards, they’ve shelled out $10,000 each for a 2009 snow machine, $10,000 more for an identical training sled, $2,500 for the race entry fee and a few thousand more for trailing airplane support. Palin and Davis, in contrast, have spent almost nothing. They are prodigiously sponsored, with their names monogrammed in script on their matching Arctic Cat jackets. (Palin even has the names of his five kids and his wife, SARAH, THE GOV, appliqu?d on his snow machine hood.) They give inspirational speeches at trade shows. They are both adored and reviled. They are the New York Yankees of snow machining ============================================== Palin even has the names of his five kids and his wife, SARAH, THE GOV, appliqu?d on his snow machine hood. I think SARAH THE GOV machine+wearing custom made Arctic Cat outfits while fulfilling her duties as Gov +the money involved as laid out in Sports Illustrated = recall for Palin. Just look at the money involved!
=================================================Palin was attending and officiating the race in her capacity as governor (as the governor has done every year) NOT attending as a family member. The ethics laws have to do with Palins family or any business, or company etc. not benefiting from her role as governor. Just like every state in the US. Todd even had SARAH THE GOV written on his machine! OBVIOUSLY the Palin family was paid for this in the sponsorship itself, just look at the cost of the snowmachines themselves that were provided for Todd Palin. Then there is the advertising Palin provided for Arctic Cat by wearing her custom made outfit, while filling out HER DUTY AS GOVERNOR
New AG for Alaska, for all you still on this thread: Wayne Anthony Ross
http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/737558.html
mommom (12:19:54) :
Calling the complaint petty or frivolous is a lot like saying some one is a little bit pregnant.Either you follow the law or you don’t.
I am wondering if GINO’s use of the state website and her speeches at as governor are bordering on some type of harrassment or attempt to intimidate anyone who has or wants to file an ethics complaint? Ridiculing concerned citizens in public and calling them names,even if she does not personally name each one,sure seems like an attempt to deter concerned citizens from filing in the future,as well as taint the opinion of those who will be deciding on the complaints already filed.
Anyone have any ideas ?
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Yeah! I think there’s even a term for it …… isn’t that a “chilling effect”? Just keep putting ‘em down until they give up ……… (And yes, check with the legal people. I’ll bet a complaint can be filed on that too.)
Mudflatters are too smart to knuckle under to that!
@InJuneau –
OMFG. Suckiest rethuglican lawyer ever. Baaaaaaad political move. It is utterly impossible to spin him as ethical or non-partisan. Completely impossible to believe that justice will be served with him as AG.
He was representing her in something recently. Doesn’t that automatically disqualify him? How can he serve AK before her? Wasn’t that why Talis was run out of his job?
SMRNo Gravatar (13:43:46) :
Please raise those points in the new thread – esp. about him representing her in something recently. I’d like to know the answer to that.
ya all remember how strong the opposition was to drop troopergate after the election, the mantra was “get over it”, “move on”, “it’s done” “get a life”………
the mantra’s for this complaint sound erily the same, “it’s not a big deal” this is a non issue”, “waste of time and money”, “it’s just clothes”, bla bla bla…….
but hey, the legislature found Todd and other’s in comtempt of court for “breaking the rules”.
so do you think she’s so rattled over this she’s appointing her AG today in order to defend herself asap?
a comment from Dan Fagons article…….
“Her husband has a contract with a private company. She promoted that company while governor by wearing their logo. This is cut and dry people.”
@SMR (13:43:46) :
Esp., as I just pointed out in the newer thread, he was Vic Kohring’s lawyer in the CBC case…
@ Rob in Ca……..can you read this and truly tell me Gino didn’t know what she was doing? http://www.atvscene.com/fyi08/arcticcat_1029.html, if the link don’t work (copy and paste)
That picture sure brings a tear to my eye! I’m so glad she saw it instead of heard about it.
Looks like that dog had only 3 legs, Gino must have took the other front leg for bounty.
The person who wrote — “Sarah’s overreaction has put this in a different category, and while I still don’t believe there will be any significant response from the Personnel Board, Sarah’s response did her a lot of damage. . . . she was so easily goaded into making a fool of herself” — hit the nail on the head.
The discussions about whether Celtic Diva’s complaint is “frivolous” etc. completely misses the point and completely fails to see the big picture.
It is not the merits of the complaint or even its ultimate outcome that will be remembered because of this complaint, but rather Palin’s response to it. Notice how many people are rightly pointing out the inappropriateness of Palin using an official state web page to attack a constituent. Notice, also, how many negative adjectives are being used to characterize Palin’s response.
Goading Palin, as someone else aptly noted, into giving her the opportunity to show off her unprofessionalism (and all of the other negative comments that Palin’s response to the complaint got over and over) shows the unbelievable brilliance of Celtic Diva’s very simple, straight-forward, just-the-facts complaint.
BRAVO to Celtic Diva. You played your hand masterfully. You saw Palin being her (obvious) unethical self again, and called her on it. You gave her just enough rope with that complaint to let her embarrass herself again and confirm to all that she should not be in charge of anything.
@ NYHawk….. I agree with you……For those that haven’t checked Celtic’s Diva’s blog lately she has an update-she lost an assignment due to the complaint she filed.
Tewise – thanks for the link…that certainly was an eyeopener – I’ll give that some thought…
MarthaUnalaska~ You go girl!!! Lovin the attitude…100% all the way…
Way to be out there Juneau! Keep it up — and, whenever Sarah Palin tries to bury you with her usual blizzard of blathering, remember “Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” (A. Einstein)
It did get a bit “warm” in here this afternoon –
Altho the “walking billboard” ethics complaint may be “minor” – it is a valid conflict of interest and thereby GINO deserves to get her hand slapped. However, as she has previously stated – I will do what I want until a judge tells me to stop. (or words to that effect) Someone (be it a judge / personal committee / legislature…) needs to tell her to quit stepping over the line or there WILL BE CONSEQUENCES. Obviously, with 10 complaints already filed against her – emails still not released – up to 4-5 ethics violations still “to be determined” a stand must be made by the State of Alaska.
A recent example which happened in my state, reported just in the last week or two. Was a dinner/lunch was held by a company for our state legislatures, there was some type of legislation that was coming up regarding a product this company sells. Those that attended – stated the product was not even discussed – however ppl that came to testify against that product felt “the legislature already made up its mind” Altho nothing illegal MAY have happened at the dinner/lunch….. there was a “conflict of interest” APPEARANCE.
It’s about time that GINO had to actually wade through protesters to go do her “job.” Way to be there, Juneau Mudpups!! Keep it up!
She does a job? ‘: |
Martha UYS, you are so right! For those who consider the complaint petty, I guess merely because it would likely result in a slap on the wrist, I am reminded of the game “rock, paper, scissors”. There, the loser rolls up her sleeve and the winner gets to slap it. No big deal. But the cumulative effect of many losses results in a severely injured wrist, red and bloodied. The cumulative effect of many smaller complaints is substantial and serve to illuminate that she is unethical on multi-tiered levels. A broad spectrum of unethical conduct. Countless incidents of ignoring the needs and best interests of her State. Keep slapping that wrist! She will be thereby be disabled.
Loved the picture it was priceless.All I have to say is one more brick if everyone keeps it up she will be bricked in or down however you want to put it.As for the AG don’t ya wonder why this happened right now especially with what is going on in Alaska.He helped her file violation of ethics against someone else so he already is in the know.If Diva did lose a contract because of this it just goes to show how vindictive Palin,the Heaths and their supporter are.
I think I have missed much today? This is NOT a petty complaint. She’s caught red handed in NOT following commen sense that dictates that a State employee should NOT be advertising for a company that they will be financially benefiting from. It was put out there for all to see.
It’s very easy these days to push Queen TAliban Gino’s buttons….she seems a little insecure and overly sensative when we bring up boundaries and guidelines. We also are hitting our own boiling points because it seems to be something with her everyday, and why isn’t more of her outlandish escapeds brought to the MSM attention. They really shouldn’t be sticking their heads so far in the sand.
And once again…..Goooooo Juneau for putting it in her face literally. Down here in Southeast Alaska, we can only put up with so much, before we give it back at her.
I stand and salute Celtic Diva for charging the Governor with yet another ethical violation. What a freebee to have her reaction in print. HA! lol. Perfect. Like DeNiro in that movie Family Man… I’m [points to his eyes] watching you [one finger aimed at chest of suitor].
Those who dare call the charge frivolous are not the judge presiding over the case and are unfamiliar with which facts are being presented as evidence. The prosecutor chats with the judge and They decide if the charges are warranted. All these charges start adding up, with each prosecution, with each verdict charged as guilty.
To chop a tree whose roots are deep and trunk thick, it takes more than a few whacks of the axe to fell it. Chip by chip it will fall, eventually.
Some think that such a small sum of grift is nothing. Check your moral compass, because it’s off. It’s the little things that eventually lead to larger and bigger things. Is this what you want from your elected official? Why would you think that’s ok? Because it isn’t with me.
I don’t want to hear how it’s different in Alaska. You still squat to take a shit and it doesn’t taste like ice cream either.
Too bad the Governor ignores what an ethical violation is. I wouldn’t trust her ‘judgement’ on more serious issues, also.
Blaming others for ones own mistakes is pretty much transparent. I recommend more lawsuits for each and every grift and/or theft of public money the Governor assumes is hers.
Say, did she pay some Canadian gas company 500 million dollars? A real negotiator that one.
Hey, who has a glass railing in their house that belong in a Wasilla hockey rink? Odd, isn’t it. I’ll say.
Who strikes off requirements of building permits other than for the purpose of stealing from taxpayers? If this was Greece, the townfolk would march on that house by the lake and burn it to the ground.
I sense these lawsuits are small potatoes for what’s coming the Governors way. Good idea to bankrupt the Governor’s family, the same way she’s bankrupted the people of Alaska. She’s already morally bankrupt, now hit them in the wallet till she gets frog marched to prison on something large where evidence is easier to nail down. Happened to Martha Stuart, Conrad Black and recently, Garth Drabinsky — fancy book keeping… and lies. They all thought it was their right. Guess the law taught them what’s up.
Bankruptcy for the morally bankrupt, I say. Now recall her NOW!
@rob in ca: WTF you comment on a blog and expect no one to call you on your BS? “Put your big girl panties on and deal with it” S.P. deserves all the criticism she gets put tipping the dung heap on herself, mostly also.
Looked at the picture, but didn’t read through all the posts. The critter is obviously a short tailed sign reedin shrew that was put on this planet 9999 years ago (close to the start) to eat the snake that gave the apple to the first lady at the time, but ALSO had a utilitarian role as left wing infiltratin’ unamerican point mole, also. They can still be found on AM radio, also.
I stand and salute Celtic Diva for charging the Governor with yet another ethical violation. BONUS! her sniveling reaction. HA! lol. Perfect.
Those who dare call the charge frivolous are not the judge presiding over the case and are unfamiliar with which facts are being presented as evidence. All these charges start adding up, with each prosecution, with each verdict charged as guilty.
To chop a tree whose roots are deep and trunk thick, it takes more than a few whacks of the axe to fell it. Chip by chip it will fall, eventually.
Some think that such a small sum of grift is nothing. Check your moral compass, because it’s off. It’s the little things that eventually lead to larger and bigger things. Is this what you want from your elected official? Why would you think that’s ok? Because it isn’t with me.
I don’t want to hear how it’s different in Alaska. You still squat to take a shit and it doesn’t taste like ice cream either.
Too bad the Governor doesn’t know what an ethical violation is. I wouldn’t trust her ‘judgement’ on more serious issues, also.
Blaming others for ones own mistakes is pretty much transparent. I recommend more lawsuits for each and every grift and/or theft of public money the Governor assumes is hers.
Say, did she pay some Canadian gas company 500 million dollars? A real negotiator that one.
Hey, who has a glass railing in their house that belong in a Wasilla hockey rink? Odd, isn’t it. I’ll say.
Who strikes off requirements of building permits if not for the purpose of stealing from taxpayers?
I sense these lawsuits are small potatoes for what’s coming the Governors way. Good idea to bankrupt the Governor’s family, the same way she’s bankrupted the people of Alaska. She’s already morally bankrupt, now hit them in the wallet till she gets frog marched to prison on something large where evidence is easier to nail down. Happened to Martha Stuart, Conrad Black and recently, Garth Drabinsky — fancy book keeping… and lies. They all thought it was their right. Guess the law taught them what’s up.
Bankruptcy for the morally bankrupt, I say. Now recall her NOW!
That’s my Dog! Many Juneauites will recognize him I’m sure. Marley is a MAJOR leaner and love hound so the best part that the camera didn’t catch was Marley going in for a serious lean on Sarah and her looking mortified. Gotta love the four legged friends…he thought she was there to pet him.
AKM-
1- “Oyster Roundup”- like it a LOT!
2- like flyinureye”s work- ALWAYS.
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@mommom (12:19:54) :
“I am wondering if GINO’s use of the state website and her speeches at as governor are bordering on some type of harrassment or attempt to intimidate anyone who has or wants to file an ethics complaint? ”
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Have been wondering something along the same lines but haven’t decided if there is real intent there or mere poor judgement by the ghastly gov or her goobers, I mean go-fers.
Also, too- it is REALLY starting to get to me that the SofAK home page looks more and more like a PERSONAL blog instead of a government publication…
“Yes, I wore a Arctic Cat snow gear to an outdoor event, gosh darn it, it was cold outside,
An OUTDORE EVENT…WTF?
She failed to mention that the outfit was personalized or to mention the OUTDORE EVENT by name – didn’t she…this years Tesoro Iron Dog snowmachine race…yeah, on purpose.
She’s hoping that there ppl won’t conect the facts: wearing ACs gear & the fact that they sponsor Todd in the ID Race.
I like “Nuggets”. You know, of information… or of moose turd!
@Marleysmom (18:57:19) :
NO WAY! Did he really pull a lean-on-GINO trick? Way to go Marley!! Please give him a big hug for me. And I recognize him from at least one other rally I think. He’s a cutie!