In Exposing the Identity of Mudflats Blogger Jeanne Devon, Rep. Mike Doogan Exposes Himself.
Anonymity is an interesting thing. Anyone who has read my “About” page knows that Mudflats popped out of my head and on to my keyboard last May. I, like many of you, get frustrated with my government. There isn’t anyone who pays attention, on either side of the political spectrum, who doesn’t at some time feel like they need to get something off their chest.
I wasn’t quite sure what this whole blogging thing was about, but a dear friend of mine who is a brilliant writer was doing some work for the American Cancer Society blog, and urged me to start one of my own. And so, one evening after some crazy shenanigans from Don Young and a glass of shiraz, the first post went up on Mudflats. It was a strange sensation to write, and then click on that blue oval button that said, “Publish”. With that click, I was putting my opinion out to the world. I was giving permission for people to peek into my brain, and read my diary, as it were. I had no particular desire for anyone to know it was coming from me, and why should they care, anyway? I’m just….me. I’m not a politician, nor a writer, nor a journalist, nor a state or federal employee, nor a lobbyist. I was just a citizen who was paying attention, feeling frustrated, and liked getting stuff off my chest.
I checked my blog statistics later in the day, and noticed that two people had clicked on my article. I sat there utterly amazed. I called to my spouse, “Look at this! Two people read it!” Then, the next day, eight people had read it. I was getting about a dozen hits a day the next week. I didn’t know where they were coming from, but I imagined my little group of a dozen people who enjoyed Mudflats enough to come back and read more. Then twenty people. And by the end of the summer, about 250 a day. Maybe they felt like somebody was speaking their particular truth. Maybe they liked it. It was a good feeling.
The day that Sarah Palin got nominated to be John McCain’s Vice Presidential running mate, life changed. My sister called me at some pre-dawn hour and said, “Did you hear?” I, like many Alaskans, was completely stunned. Sarah Palin? Was I still dreaming? Really? I knew I had to take the day off. I made a pot of coffee, and thought to myself, that my 250 people might not be the only ones interested in this VP pick. Now, many people adored Sarah Palin, and maybe some of them had blogs too….I had never checked, but they must be out there somewhere. But I knew some things about her, and her policies and positions that others might not be able to find out so easily. I decided to write my opinion. So I wrote a post, “What Is McCain Thinking? One Alaskan’s Perspective.” And that’s exactly what the piece was – one Alaskans perspective. My perspective. Just in case anyone was interested.
It took me about 45 minutes to crank it out and click Publish. (Yes, I was still in my pajamas at the time) And it turned out that people were interested. Really interested. By the time I’d made myself a couple eggs and toast, and sat back down there were more than 7,000 hits. By the end of the day there were 64,000. The total readership of that post ended up being almost 270,000 with more than 1300 comments. To say I was shocked is putting it mildly. I began to get emails and comments asking me when I was going to post again, asking questions about Palin, and saying that this was the only “real” information they were getting.
They wanted pictures of Wasilla. They wanted to know about polar bears. They wanted to know what my friends and relatives really thought.
Now, the mainstream media was covering Palin a lot, but just as we tend to converse with friends or relatives, to see what they think of something, to help clarify our opinion, so do people like to hear opinions from a regular person. At least, that’s what I came to believe. The next two months became a frenzy of writing and responding to emails, and managing the hundreds of comments that each post was getting. I got a book offer, interview requests, advertisers asking for room on the site, and I made a decision. I was going to focus on answering the questions people wanted to know, and telling them what I thought. The t-shirts and advertising could wait until later. And interviews? Well, I hadn’t really done anything other than speak my mind, so it seemed a little….silly. There were plenty of other qualified and more interesting people to talk to.
And so the months of September and October passed. My spouse and my kids graciously gave me up to the computer. If you had stock in Pumpkin Flax cereal, I might have made you rich, because it was fast and easy. I didn’t sleep much, and my back began to ache, and my eyes hurt. But, other than that, I was enjoying writing and I felt useful. Apparently reading my little online “diary” was giving people something they wanted.
So, where am I going with all this? Back to the question of anonymity. It stands to reason that when expressing a personal opinion, there may be times when it will be less than flattering to a particular politician. More often than not, the politician is not a member of your own party, but sometimes they are. I’m not one to cushion and coddle Democrats just because they have a D in front of their name. Nor am I one to look for reasons to condemn the Rs just because of political party. Because, that’s really how most people think. They judge people based upon their actions.
Fast forward to the present. Mudflats has become something of an amazement to me. Over the months, kind souls from many places have volunteered their time, and their energy to build this community. It was hard to manage posts that were getting 500 or 600 comments in just a few hours. So the Mudflats Forum was born, run by a team of administrators and moderators who all work very hard for nothing but gratitude. The forum was a way for readers to connect and discuss issues of the day, start their own threads, support each other, and talk everything from Sarah Palin to Barack Obama to salmon recipes. There were postcard swaps, and Secret Santas, and friendships began. Mudflatters from Pittsburgh were the first to say “Let’s meet in real life!” and Mudstock Meetups were born. I started attending local events, rallies, debates, and trying to give my perspective. I felt quite qualified to give my persepective and opinion. All of us are.
But sometimes politicians don’t like people who express their opinions, especially when the opinion is less than flattering, and especially when it’s their own words that come back to bite them. Mudflatters may recall back in December when Rep. Mike Doogan really got under my skin. I had posted previously about Mr. Doogan by noting his reaction to the Palin nomination, promoting his appearance on a local radio show, and talking about the certainty of his reelection. But I don’t always agree with him. The post where I took him to task was entitled “Are You People Nuts? Lessons in Email Etiquette.”
The jist of it all, is that being really rude to people via email does not make them like you, nor does it make you look good. And legislators have a certain vested interest in looking good. Taking the high road when you’re an elected leader is always a good plan, because flying off the handle, or mouthing off at people and insulting them results in the dreaded double whammy of….bad press, and bad public opinion. Neither of those things helps the political goals of being liked, and being reelected.
But here’s where it gets interesting. After the initial opinion piece in Mudflats, I started hearing from fellow bloggers that Mike Doogan was trying to figure out who I was. It seemed strange to me, because really, all I’d done was take his own words and actions and comment on them. Anyone was perfectly free to disagree, or comment on the piece. “He’s rabid,” one blogger told me. Wow. Rabid? I guess I struck a nerve. Over the past few months, I’ve had other messages through the grapevine that he was trying to figure out who I am.
I have to confess, that while I understand the curiosity factor, the fact that an elected representative was this preoccupied with the identity of an anonymous blogger had me puzzled. He wrote a piece for the Alaska Dispatch talking about “accountability”. The thought was that if I was anonymous, I was not accountable. In what way, I wondered. I’m not a journalist. I’m just, as we established before, me. This is my opinion. If he were around, we could ask the “anonymous blogger” of his day, Benjamin Franklin what he thought about this. Using the “screen name” Mrs. Silence Dogood, Franklin was able to put out thoughts and ideas that were weighted on their own merits, not attached to a particular person. Sometimes it’s easier, if you don’t want to think, to attack the person, rather than the idea. I think Franklin would heartily approve of anonymous bloggers.
So, it seemed odd to me that Mr. Doogan was seemingly more focused on the messenger, than on defending his position, or even better, apologizing to people whom he had insulted. I didn’t think much more about it until yesterday, when I got this email:
From: “doogans@gci.net” <doogans@gci.net>
To: akmuckraker@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 2:55:14 PM
Subject: your identity
Jeanne:I am reliably told that you, Jeanne Devon, are the anonymous blogger who writes Mudflats. I am planning to reveal this in the enews I send to my constituents tomorrow, and am writing to let you know this and offer the opportunity to comment.
Mike Doogan
I was a bit surprised to see my real name, as you can imagine. But after the initial surprise wore off, it really hit me. This is an elected State Representative, of my own political party, who has decided that it’s not OK for me to control the information about my identity; that it’s not OK to express my opinion on my own blog without shouting from the rooftops who I am.
If I were to appear, as many of you have, at a political rally and I were to hold up a sign that expressed my opinion, I don’t have to sign my name on the bottom. And if someone wants to come online and read my diary, they are free to do so. And if they want to disagree, that’s OK too.
It said in my “About” page that I choose to remain anonymous. I didn’t tell anyone why. I might be a state employee. I might not want my children to get grief at school. I might be fleeing from an ex-partner who was abusive and would rather he not know where I am. My family might not want to talk to me anymore. I might alienate my best friend. Maybe I don’t feel like having a brick thrown through my window. My spouse might work for the Palin administration. Maybe I’d just rather people not know where I live or where I work. Or none of those things may be true. None of my readers, nor Mike Doogan had any idea what my personal circumstances might be. But that didn’t seem to matter.
What appears to matter to Rep. Doogan is that either 1) he feels that if he “outs” me, he’ll change what I have to say, or keep me from saying anything. 2) he gets to play mystery detective (like in his books) and believes people will think he’s really cool for figuring it out, or 3) he feels like getting revenge. He knows I want to remain anonymous, so he’s going to take it away. In any of those three scenarios, he didn’t think it was important to get the bigger picture.
And in any of those three scenarios we should probably find it disturbing that an elected official is using his time and mental energy in this way, against an ordinary citizen. I don’t need to remind Mudflats readers that Alaska is in a time of turmoil. We are facing unknown consequences with an erupting volcano that threatens to wipe out a tank farm on Cook Inlet holding 6 million gallons of oil. We have critical issues in the legislature, including Alaska’s acceptance or rejection of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal stimulus money for education and other critical purposes. We have a governor who has just chosen an incredibly divisive and extreme right wing idealogue as our new Attorney General. And there are only three weeks left in the legislative session. It bothers me quite a bit that instead of focusing all his energy on doing his job, one of our elected representatives would rather spend his time stalking and harrassing a political blogger.
And Rep. Doogan is not the only one who has fallen prey to this preoccupation. Our governor, too, seems to be more interested in bloggers than seems healthy. Just a thought, but perhaps if our politicians were doing their jobs better, there would be no need for political bloggers, and we could all write diaries about our dogs, or our kids, or knitting.
It turns out, that Rep. Doogan did make good on his threat to expose me in his legislative newsletter. It actually suprised me, because I thought that maybe he realized that blowing up a progressive political blogger wouldn’t earn him many brownie points with other Democrats. But nevertheless, here you go.
Anonymous Blogger Anonymous No More
The identity of the person who writes the liberal Democratic Mudflats blog has been secret since the blog began, protected by the Anchorage Daily News, among others. My own theory about the public process is you can say what you want, as long as you are willing to stand behind it using your real name. So I was interested to learn that the woman who writes the blog is Anchorage resident Jeanne Devon.
Best wishes,
Mike
Apparently for Rep. Doogan, the rules of the game are whatever his “theory of public process” say they should be. How does everyone feel about that? And as a former journalist, why is Rep. Doogan criticizing the Anchorage Daily News for protecting my identity?
And here’s another irony. Rep. Doogan thinks he has exposed me, but in reality he has done nothing but expose himself.
Sounds like Doogan should change parties and go with the Darth Vader crowd.
Best wishes.
Don’t let the bastard stop you. Since I found Mudflats I read it every day. I am quite worried about the idiots that think that Palin could be trusted to do anything in our National Government and you are the only way I have to keep up on what is happening with her and with Alaska.
OMG I am so sorry. He had no right to do this and I am going to call his office and tell him so.
I am furious that he would do this.
As far as I am concerned you are and will always be AKM to me.
I liked not knowing who you were. It made me feel like you could have been anyone anywhere.
Again, my deepest condolences, and my prayers that you will survive this unharmed.
AKM:
Thank you for creating the Mudflats. Not only is it a place I like coming, and a place where people I like talking to congregate, it’s a something that, I believe changed the world for the better at a time when the world was in desperate need of changing.
Rep. Doogan is a small boy in a grade school bathroom with a pen.
Best regards,
Jim
AKM,
I am one of the devoted who enjoy reading your blog everyday – you are coffee are what get me up in the morning
I am so sorry that Mike Doogan did this to you. He truly had no right. I wish there was something we could do to undo the hurt he has caused.
But know that we love you and the work you do.
Doogan Doo-Doo. What a jerk. You have never threatened anyone, anyone’s property, or confessed to any crimes. I don’t get why he’d do this.
Did he feel good after he did it? What was his motivation?
WOW!!! Just WOW!!!
I sincerely hope that you and your family will not be targeted or threatened in any way.
You know you have a global support group, whilst Rep. Doogan is not really known outside of Alaska.
I hope that mudpuppies let this man know that he is “on notice”, should ANYTHING untoward happen to you or your family because of his “exposing” your identity.
Mudpuppies, please send your CAREFULLY WEIGHED thoughts and opinions to;
Rep. Mike Doogan “doogans@gci.net”
Don’t let him intimdate you, you have provided all of us with your incredible insight and strength. You have helped Alaskans and the rest of us understand Alaska in so many ways.
Obviously Doodoogan wants you to back down. Please don’t let him change you.
I am not a constituent of Mike Doogan’s, but have known him for many years.
This action by him is a huge disappointment to me… he is acting like a petulant child.
I’m very sorry for the impact this may have on you and yours.
My first thought is, The Son of a B**ch. But I don’t know his Mother and she could be a perfectly wonderful woman. He, on the other hand, is an A$$.
I’m so sorry. I hope this doesn’t stop your wonderful writing here. I, too, am addicted to this community of mostly like-minded folks and am so grateful you and the Mudpups have been here for me since I found out Palin was McCain’s VP pick.
I may have to go have a good cry.
Well well – you could have fooled me. I thought you were a male. GO GIRL.
Remember once upon a time you told me in a private e-mail that would you not discuss “the baby” for fear that someone would use that as an excuse to find you?
Well, as Audrey said in her post today “it’s time for the gloves to come off.”
Margot W.
AKM…I am so sorry and hope you and your family will be ok through all of this. Don’t let him or anyone else intimidate you from what you do is and is speak the truth. Freedom of speech and expression is a beautiful thing whether you are anonymous or not.
Please keep us informed and God bless you!
I’m sending this article to KO to add to his “stalking” stories portfolio.
As a loyal Mudflatter, this only makes me more so: I am outraged! Everyone I know in the lower 48 now logs on to share the forum. From the very first post about Palin (what are they STILL thinking??) But that is for another day… I was hooked. Since arriving a year ago, I felt like a lone thinker here, especially in the midst of the Stepford military community. You have given me safe haven for my ideas and reason to hope for Alaska’s future. We are all behind you- keep on keepin’ on!!!
Sorry for the typo in my post…I was just so angry and typing fast. I meant to say….
Don’t let him or anyone else intimidate you from what you do and that is simply to speak the truth. Freedom of speech and expression is a beautiful thing whether you are anonymous or not.
You know, Hamilton, Madison and Jay published The Federalist anonymously. Now it gets cited by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Doogan’s incomprehension of the scope and meaning of “free speech” is astonishing. A brief review of the Watchtower Bible case from 2002 would enlighten him about the importance of anonymous political expression. Since, apparently, neither history or constitutional law factors into his “theory” about the political process.
Thanks for all you do. I’ve been a loyal reader for several months and am far from being a Democrat. Real voters don’t fear contrary opinions!
-quiet ‘flatter in Washington State
That Mother f******er. What a petty ass. I hope this comes back to waste him.
He outed you, so here, in the spirit of comraderie, I will out myself.
Best to you and Spouse.
Karen Lewis
There. Let them call me (or any of you) an anonymous blogger with an assinine or bogus opinion again.
Fight this Alaskans! You are the only ones with his gonads in your hands. ( I know, I know, the visual
)
My jaw drops to the floor. What a huge a**hole! This, and the threats that Celtic Diva is receiving are just unthinkable and extremely unprofessional. Talk about trying to gag someone for their opinion!! Where is freedom of speech here. You don’t have to identify yourself to speak in this country!!! Be careful and take care but DON’T let them shut you up. That’s exactly what they want. This makes me (in SP’s word) LIVID!!
He didn’t only expose himself, he lost my vote. I’ve been on the fence for a while now about Douchegan, but when I saw this in the email today I lost what respect I had for him. I am one of his constituents and he is going to hear from me today and if a D chooses to run against him next time around they will be hearing from me too, but for a very different reason.
I am appalled that Rep. Doogan has taken upon himself to destroy your privacy. I hope every single constituent he has votes against him when he is up for re-election.
Some serious questions about him need to be considered and asked: why was your privacy so threatening to him? why does he think it proper to try and destroy a voice from the new free press? why doesn’t he value freedom of expression? why does he seem to regard himself as guardian of the “public process?” why does he think exposing your identity is so valuable – is he afraid that you have something on him?
Does he really think he can silence you? I’d recommend seeking legal counsel regarding his action. Bloggers, particularly political bloggers, are increasingly gaining national credibility (e.g., President Obama’s inclusion of them in the online press conference yesterday) and should be included in the quarantees of the rights of the free press. There is no legal requirement that reporters make their names known is there? I don’t think so.
I hope his actions bring shame and scorn down on him. He is really nothing more than a bully — oh, perhaps he is something more, a Palinist who rails against the rights of citizens to voice opposition in any form. You know, that nasty “media” that never gives her or Republicans a fair shake. Well, shake Rep. Doogan and we all know what will fall out. I don’t any of us have pooper scoopers that big.
My condolances and sympathies for you and your family. Know that you have thousands of loyal readers who will be following this closely and who are on your side. You have awakened a national audience with clear clarion call for commonsense monitoring of corrupt politicians. We appreciate you and your work.
Only you can make a decision that’s right for you and your family, but know that the web would mourn the passing of such an insightful, humorous and intelligent blog.
Thank you for every entry you’ve written, for every insight you’ve provided, and for every inspiration you’ve created. More people care about their state and their country because of you. I myself am from Kansas and have been actively recommending your blog to every one I know – friends, family, doctors, librarians. Your audience has grown and will continue to do so if you chose to continue.
Perhaps this ghastly incident has occurred to turn up the heat a notch, to see how vital your work is and how many people you’ve influenced. I believe everything happens for a positive purpose. Re. Doogan may think he has won some sort of victory, but I suspect he will learn soon enough how much he is losing as you gain in stature. My sincere hope is that someone such as Keith Olberman or Rachel Maddow will pick up on Rep. Doogan’s betrayal of your privacy and give the man the public shaming he deserves.
Take care. Know that you are not alone. Thousands of us are on your side.
Go Jeanne and don’t ever be afraid to post comments on your blog that reveal the TRUTH! I have a blog under my posting name. It’s mainly about my dogs and my hobbies but every now and then I have to post something JUST TO GET IT OFF MY CHEST! Many of my relatives come to my blog and they run the gamut from way far right to way far left. I can’t let their particular reactions to my posts affect my decision to post them. I am but a microcosm of what you do but I feel your pain in regards to having yourself exposed.
Because we do feel exposed, bloggers that is, both barely read and widely read, whether we are anonymous or have a recognized byline. But you expose yourself eloquently and you are fair to all sides in your writing and you should be proud of what you do.
I am crying….the bastard!
Of course that’s not my real name, I’m Just Joe King! First of all thanks for your great site. Some people in Alaska aren’t too different from some here in Oklahoma. Secondly, someone should have told you that NOTHING you do on the net is anonymous. Any techie can find out just about anything in time. Shake it off, revel in being who you are, and be proud! Thanks again!
akm: I think you have been violated. I am very, very sorry that Mike Doogan is as big a jerk as he sounded in those emails he sent people. Unmasking you was probably as satisfying to him as owning a big red hummer is to some others.
But screw him! He probably doesn’t appreciate that there are thousands of people who love you dearly, who put your forum on the top of their favorites list, who start the day and end the day (and spend too much of the middle of the day) looking to you for your unique, uncanny perception, your flawless perspective of whatever craziness is going on, your delightful sense of humor and your excellent writing skills.
I, for one, loved your anominity. I loved how you could have close Palin encounters and report back to us. I loved that you felt safe and secure to express yourself honestly without fear of stalkers.
Sigh…. Strange place, Alaska…
Well that sucks dead toads. I’m sorry, AKM. What a totally obnoxious thing for him to do.
who even cares AKM? It does not change a thing except that we all know now what a loser Mike Doogan is and to me you will always be AKM.
I stand behind mudflats even more!
Jeanne – I guess this was bound to happen, so I am not surprised. Doogan and his ilk are PARANOID and they have no concept of decency – their time and energy is spent on DESTRUCTIVE matters. They perceive the first amendment as their enemy. It is time to take all necessary precautions to protect yourself and your family – wonder if FIXED NEWS has the manpower to stalk you, Linda aka Celtic Diva AND Andree M. Well, guess what? There are thousands upon thousands of us in and outside of Alaska who still have the right to expose GINO and her minions, we out-number them and WE surround THEM!
Is Doogan financially and punatively liable for any reprocussions that may ensue because of his actions?
We know he’s politically liable.
AKM, you have this state worker’s support!
You are so popular that in the time I was writing my post (there were 0 comments when I started!) there are now 21; just in the time it took me to write 2 small paragraphs there are over 20 other people wanting to contact you and comment. You do good work and never ever stop regardless of whether we know who you are or not
Yes, legal counsel. I bet there is at least one Lawyer on these mudflats. If ANYTHING untoward happens, sue that bastard for everything he’s worth.
I have a Utopian view of Justice……
After reading this, I’m fuming with anger. What a POS that righteous bastard is. He can’t fight your arguments, so he tries to make your life difficult. What a SOB move.
I hope his constituents remember it the following election. He deserves a big kick in the butt.
I hope this won’t affect your blogging.
Please know that we all stand behind you & support you.
AKM- hang in there. Sorry that this jerk has felt so insecure that he had to do this. I suppose it is a reflection of the power of the written word- and in this case YOUR written word.
I am not Alaskan. But I can see that Mr. Doogan has hurt his cause and his chances for 1) re election 2) being trusted.
I hope you will be safe. I hope you will keep writing- but even if Mudflats stopped as a blog (and kept going as a forum) then you would have done an amazing service to the State, the Country and each of us.
Personally, I am looking forward to Doogan suffering the inevitable fall out from this faux pas that is sure to come.
SHAME ON HIM!
Thanks to you.
I am still dumbfounded! {{{AKM}}}
I hope this sh*t does not have bad repercussions on you or your family!
What is going on up there in Alaska??? Does NOBODY in politicks (sic) have any decency left? Is the insanity of GINO rubbing off on the rest of the legs?
WOW! Just WOW!
Since you now have been outed – make sure you notify the police, and potentially ask for protection! Faux Noise is up there, trying to rummage trough garbage in order to get ‘the dirt’ on liberal bloggers (look at Celtic Diva…), so they will sooner or later now come up your walkway, too…
AKM, the 2nd Amendment is your friend. Please consider taking asdvantage of that right to protect you and your family…stay safe.
Boy wish I was there with you in AK. Would give you a nice big hug and kind words. Please continue the site, we need you. Maybe consider how you might want to change some guidelines or something to make you feel secure and safe. Wow, I feel bad about this outing. Love ya Rich T.
I’m sorry to hear this has happened. Speaking only for myself, who you are is unimportant, though I must admit speculating on who you were (when you were anonymous) was kind of fun. Certainly over the time that you have been writing here you have established your credibility and done much good work. I don’t know what’s up with Doogan. I’ve met and talked with him several times and he always struck me as a thoughtful guy. The email debacle seemed totally out of wack from what I knew of his public character. I guess the world is full of surprises. I hope you decide to continue Mudflats despite the recent turn of events.
Everything Anneta said, ditto from me.
dear akm, i am speechless just now. i need to calm my anger and distress. this man has got to answer for his actions. rest for a bit.talk everything over with spouse. just know we love you and will support whatever you decide is right for you and your family. ……with sincere admiration and love b.
I just wrote to Mike Doogan and got a response only minutes later. Someone is a little defensive.
Here it is:
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:07 PM
To: Rep. Mike Doogan
Subject: Bloggers
Rep. Doogan,
I have never in my life written to a Representative before but I feel
compelled now.
I don’t understand why you felt the need to “out” the writer of the Mudflats
Blog, but in my book your actions are about on the level of Eddie Burke
releasing phone number over the air.
I know you don’t feel it, but I just have to say it – Shame on you!!!
Terise n’ha Caitriona
Anchorage, Alaska
Sent Friday, March 27, 2009 1:10pm
So you subscribe to the theory that someone can make relentless attacks on a public figure while hiding her identity? Defend that position if you can.
I guess you need some new doodoo signs!!
Don’t let the fool intimidate you.Document anything and everything that happens because of this.If he is not criminally liable for any of them,he may well be liable if there is a civili case,and he has definitely lost votes!!
Awww, AKM, although this is my first post, I have read this blog every day since early Sep last year. Please don’t give up the blog. Doogan should be ashamed of himself for not acting like an adult let alone a representative of the people of Alaska. You rock. Your posts are fabulous. Rest assured many of us in the lower 48 are HUGE fans whether we know your real name or not!
The more I think about this the angrier I am. Please be strong and check your legal options. What a petty bastard! I am very worried about all you bloggers up there and I think there is a huge story here about the fear you all have instilled in the Republicans and especially the Palin administration. I hope this all blows up in their faces. Keith, Rachel and Huffpo have all been tipped.
Rememeber that Doogan is a leader of the Palin faction in the legislature.
If you want to tell him what you think, send him an e-mail.
In fact, send him lots of e-mails, and make sure your friends do too.
doogans@gci.net
AKM, I am so sorry that this has happened. I hope you will not be deterred, but I can certainly understand if you choose to stop blogging; family comes first. Your blog is the first time that I have EVER seen “grass roots” politics in action. YOU have found important information, and we bloggers have passed this along to the MSM, the Coast Guard, Chevron, and anyone else we feel needs to know. I know for certain that we, together, made a difference in the Presidentil campaign last fall, and I am sure we will see positive results from other information you have given us to share. You had a HUGE hand in helping get food and fuel to people in western Alaska this winter.
This decision is yours, but please know that we all support you in what you have been doing. If Doogan, or anyone else, hassles you or your family, we bloggers will get the word out to the world in a split second! God bless you!
Sue Conley
I love the daily doses of humor and wisdom on this blog.
I hope you stand tall and don’t let the bastards get you down.
Wow. When I was listing possible new bizarre developments on the previous thread this one never crossed my mind. Just wow. So we have Greta stalking Alaskan citizens, Doogan stalking Alaskan citizens, and GINO hiding from the legislature.
Dog and pony show doesn’t even come close to describing this.
I’m so sorry you’ve just had your life turned upside down by some nasty pissant out for revenge because you called him out on email etiquette. What a small little nasty man.
I hope your break isn’t too long, because we need you, but you have to do what you need to do to come to terms with this and make sure you are safe from the nutballs. sheesh. I’m just floored.
Katherine Lee
Ardent supporter
Arcata, CA
Many words can describe what Doogan has done. Most of the words that come to mind are 3 and 4 letter ones…best held in check, especially given the scrutiny that this site has raised from those that agree and those that disagree. Mudflats is my favorite political “news” and I am in Arizona. Don’t give up AKM. Your writings, quick comments, and newsworthy critiques are needed. All of your followers want you to keep on.
I wonder what Doogan will be seeing in his mirror now. Will he see a proud US ciitizen that believes in the rights of free speech..anonymous or not……I don’t think so. He will see himself for what he is…cuz we all know you can’t put lipstick on a pig and change it…it’s still a pig.
Okay folks, let’s show some solidarity now that Doogan has exposed the Flat’s identity. I just went to my blog, AKPetMom and I decided to show my name and my email. Let’s all stop being anonymous. What can it really hurt? If all of us here show our emails and names then there will be so many of us “unclothed” that we will stand in solidarity, exposed, but not ashamed of what we have to say. I mean really, what is the worst that can happen? Like Diva found out this week people might look at our profile pics and make fun of us because we happen to be overweight or have a hair color that doesn’t suit their tastes but who really gives a big old crap? Are there any joiners?
It sounds like vindictiveness runs on both the Democrat and the Republican sides of the aisle. Be careful, protect yourself and yours.
Sorry, one more…. (I’m furious)
If anyone gets a response from him, please post it here. He’s awakened the beast, doesn’t he realize?
> TeriseNo Gravatar (12:44:06) :
> So you subscribe to the theory that someone can make relentless attacks on a public figure while hiding her identity? Defend that position if you can.
Yeah, I’ll defend it.
1) What attacks? Show me the text.
2) You’re OUR EMPLOYEE. You’re SUPPOSED to be on the receiving end of our opinions.
3) The world doesn’t revolve around YOU. The internet is accessible worldwide, and odd as it may seem, it is COMMON SENSE for private citizens to keep our identities secret.
AKM Don’T let them run you off , that is what they want. That was just Plain Hateful what he done. Please think this through and do whats best for you & your family. Your loyal Fan Connie Rock San Antonio TX
Mike Doogan’s decision to reveal who you are is nothing short of despicable.
I think you are right, he DOES want to be the character of one of his books. It’s just sad that he had to destroy the sanctity of another person’s right to privacy to do it.
It’s a sad, sad day when our elected officials need to go after and attack their constituencies rather than serve and help them.
He just lost a voter, and I sincerely hope he looses his next election bid because of this.
Best wishes in all of this.
@seattlefan—-Thanks for tipping KO, RM, and Huffpo. When they investigate it, they will find enough for an interesting story. One blog already shut down a few months ago, and the people with the Obama sign on webcam in their front yard had to take it down for their own safety. Diva lost a job, and now AKM has been “outed.” Funny, isn’t it, that it is always threats from conservatives made to liberals, and not vice versa…says a lot about the kind of people many conservatives really are.
AKC,
I’m stunned at the audacity of that man.
The only thing that might cheer you is that you, as a concerned citizen of Alaska who started a small blog that cascaded to the Best Political Blog on the net, have created a voice not only for Alaskans but for a part of the world. I’ve seen that map you have that shows where people are tuning into your words. It is amazing, Congratulations.
I don’t know what you plan to do now, I hope you will consider continuing, I will support you in whatever you and your family thinks is best.
Thanks,
Melanie M. Carpenter
Western MA.
Or
Rep_Mike_Doogan@legis.state.ak.us
I am sorry to hear that your identity has been exposed. What a mean and stupid thing for Doogan to do. This is a blog, not the evening news. I hope you stay safe and strong.
That jerk! What good does he think this will do? He is paranoid, just like his Princess. Alaska State Politics is OUT OF CONTROL! Jeanne…….those of us who have been affected by Palin’s vindictiveness and are under her very large bus, have had to hide in fear of her wrath. Only through your blog and Celtic Diva’s , have we been able to get the truth out to the public. You have been courageous and TRUTHFUL in all that you have written. That is what Doo-
Doo Doogan is afraid of….the truth. Please continue all the good you do……I pray for your safety as this bunch of clowns knows no bounds. Doogie will have to wait for Karma to bite him….just like is happening to our Princess. The walls are crumbling around them and they know it. They are so desperate, they are not thinking clearly and are making disasterous mistakes in their actions and judgements. You have our support and we are so , so sorry this has had to happen to you.
> AKPetMom (12:49:01) :
> Okay folks, let’s show some solidarity now that Doogan has exposed the Flat’s identity. I just went to my blog, AKPetMom and I decided to show my name and my email. Let’s all stop being anonymous. What can it really hurt?
For the record, I do not think that that would be a good idea.
Honestly, I have no idea why Mike Doogan felt compelled to “out” you. It was very time consuming and unprofessional. Will he continue to spend his time outing all the other anonymous bloggers with whom he disagrees? If so, then he should step down right now. It was petty of him. I called and told his assistant Priya that just a few minutes ago.
His number is 1-800-689-4998
http://www.akdemocrats.org
If any of you would like to flood his office with complaint calls, feel free to do so.
TeriseNo Gravatar (12:44:06) :
I just wrote to Mike Doogan and got a response only minutes later. Someone is a little defensive.
Sent Friday, March 27, 2009 1:10pm
So you subscribe to the theory that someone can make relentless attacks on a public figure while hiding her identity? Defend that position if you can.
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My very 1st thought after reading his reply is, “I wonder what GINO’s got on him.”
So sorry this had to happen. Mr. Doogan will get my opinion of him. Hope you will continue.
sure do hope you keep on keepin’ on. don’t let the bastard get you down, girlfren!!!
I suspect he’ll be gone, next election cycle, yeah?
cheers from texas!
What a petty
fruitnutcase of a man. Thank you for all the kindness shown to all of us mudpups. May the higher power of your choice be with you during your journey forward. Most politicians are criminally insane andMike Doogan proves the point. Best Wishes from Fort Payne, Alabama.
Michael Miller
Palin is subtly using her office to urge her supporters to attack bloggers. She whines at the Lincoln dinner about Poor Sarah.
And then Doogan does her dirty work.
Let him know what you think.
Rep_Mike_Doogan@legis.state.ak.us
or
doogans@gci.net
I’d like to know what he thinks gave him the fricken right to do this? on puplic time and on state computers?
Really, what does this have to do with his job?
He’s an a*shole and a jerk.
Jeanne, AKM:
This was done to silence your voice. A rose by any other name is still a rose, and I urge you to stay the course, and go on as if nothing has happened. You have a powerful voice, and Doogans actions confirm that.
This is the stuff of which books are made, this is the history of Alaska during troubled times, and you are the peoples voice. I send my best. Lee
Here is my email to Mr Slimeball:
Dear Mr. Doogan,
Once again you have shown your complete lack of professionalism by deliberately stalking and outing the identity of the Mudflats blogger. Your mama must be proud. This makes me wish I still lived in Alaska so I could move to your district and work tirelessly to vote you out of office. Good luck with your next election. You’re going to need it.
Katherine Lee
ex-resident of Alaska
Supporter of Mudflats
Proud American embarrassed again by sleazy Alaskan politicians
So, Doogan’s catty response says it all. People…this is the type of filth representing us in Juneau. My head is spinning in disgust. So, very few days left in the session and Doogie is sitting on his laptop spewing hate.
Today we are ALL AKM’ers
Come and git some if this blogger want.
I am armed and somewhat dangerous and have a tiny little baby pit bull.
I didn’t realize that you started the blog only last May! It is amazing what you have accomplished. I am one of the many “addicted” Mudflatters–mostly a lurker, but occasional commenter. I start and end my day with MF and check in during the day as well. Maybe AKM, you should consider running for office yourself–now that you’re outed. You have a gift for communicating with people. Your posts are fabulous. You saved the sanity of many of us during the election. Just a thought. Regardless, keep up the good work on the blog. It is actually much more than a blog at this point. It is a community of thinking individuals, and as such, a beautiful thing. Thank you.
W O W ! ! !
This latest news has prompted me to finally ‘de-lurk’. I discovered The Mudflats only a few weeks ago, but have since become a daily reader. I am truly shocked that an elected official would go to such lengths to deliberately expose someone who has been nothing but professional and respectful, and has even cautioned those whose comments have strayed over the line. He should be ashamed of himself.
Having become increasingly dependent on your posts to give the straight scoop about a state in which I hope to live someday, I sincerely hope that this playground-bully incident will not discourage you from continuing this important work. Hang in there AKM…we depend on you, we support you and we would desperately miss you should you decide to leave.
I do, however, take issue with one small thing you said about yourself. You stated that you are ‘not a writer’, and I strongly beg to differ on that point. In reading your posts, I have been amused, inspired, incensed, astonished, frustrated, fascinated, angered…….and I could go on and on. The quality and creativity of your posts has always been at the highest levels. You are, indeed, a ‘writer’…whether you like it or not!
Doogan should be arrested for INDECENT EXPOSURE.
I thought the Team Sarah creeps’ attacked on Celtic Diva could be explained away with a “well, look where it’s coming from!” But we can’t, and must not draw conclusions based on their political leanings. This act of Rep. Doogan’s is even more heinous than those vulgar comments to CD, for exactly the reasons that you state. He is a public servant for goodness sakes! He is expected to act reasonably (well, at least some of us still that public servants should show reason and decorum).
I have been addicted to Mudflats since the announcement of Palin’s candidacy, and I usually read it first thing in the morning before any other news (certainly before the pathetic excuse for journalism in Nebraska!). Like others have said, I liked not knowing who you were. Like a wonderful novel, you became a vivid and colorful character who needed no other name than AKMuckraker. You were appreciated for your gift of bringing politics, the environment and people of Alaska, and even Brian the Moose to life.
In my eyes, you and Celtic Diva have won a battle you may not have been aware that you were waging. You have scared the proverbial poop out of the politicians in Alaska. They know now that THEY need to be accountable, and you don’t need a psychology degree to understand that they are now projecting their fears and frailties on you watchful citizens. With this they diminish their stature, their integrity, actually giving you power! Take the power they have handed you and wield it wisely and courageously. Doogan, Palin and all of them don’t know how to handle dignity, so you have the advantage.
So, now it is
This is shocking behavior for someone who calls himself a Democrat. I’m speechless.
There may be some safety in being known, AKM. We’ve got your back.
I am stunned. Doogan should be pilloried for this revolting “witch hunt.” Don’t give up Ms. Mudflats (Honestly, I thought you were Mr. Mudflats), your blog is valuable no matter who knows your identity.
Sheryl Bottner
Vegan, Animal Rights Activist, Wildlife Conservationist and Blogger
Don’t worry, it was bound to happen. Doogan will regret this; but, honestly, if not him, someone else equally desperate would have pulled the curtain. Only good will come of this for Mudflats, and I can’t wait to see you on the Rachel Maddow show now that you’re officially famous.
AKM,
What Doogan did is indicative of an insecure, frustrated individual with a need for control. I might add abusive to the list as well. This is in intimidation tactic. He obviously views you as a threat and the only way he can control you and possibly force you into silence is by gaining the upper hand and revealing your identity. I view this type of action as a form of emotional abuse. It is a sad state of affairs when our public officials resort to this type of despicable behavior. I am hoping and praying for you and your family’s well being and for selfish reasons, as mudflats is an important part of my day, I am hopeful that you will continue you on with your insightful, wise, funny, and humanitarian blogging efforts.
This in no way excuses him, but I have a feeling Doogan is but a mere puppet in this game. And I would not be surprised if the puppet master likes to inject her sentences with lots of ‘alsos’ and ‘toos’.
I think Palin wanted this, and I wouldn’t be surprised if she used Doogan as a proxy to get it done.
IMHO.
This is really sad to me. I have admired your writing since I stumbled on to this site around October or so. I enjoyed the insight of an Alaskan regarding the merits (or lack thereof) of a person running for the second highest position in our country. I could have read some things about her in the mainstream press, but it wouldn’t have the authenticity of someone that is an “insider” from Alaska. Truth be told, I had high admiration for John McCain during the 2000 primaries, and I liked a lot of his moderate Republican ideas. Of course his ideas and priorities seem to have changed since then, and I was surprised by his pick of such a polarizing and far-right running mate. I had to do some investigation regarding her background to see if this was someone that I could support as second-in-command. I was and am very happy with my decision to vote for and support Barack Obama. Although a lot of my decision was based on our new President’s vision and desire to advance our country, some of my decision was taken from reading the stories from AKM and other Alaskan bloggers regarding your Governor and her blatant disrespect for ethics, mistreatment of native Alaskans, desire to destroy the natural beauty of the Alaskan frontier and its wildlife, and disregard for her duties as Governor. During my time as a reader of Mudflats, I’ve also enjoyed reading about your local political events and anything else you’ve covered. I feel like I know far more about Alaskan politicians than I do about my local elected officials.
I am truly sorry for any ill-effects that this “exposure” will cause to you and your family. I hope that it will not affect your life in a damaging way. Many of the potential conflicts that you’ve listed could be true or you just might want to stay out of the limelight and enjoy a quiet life without thoughts of how people might treat you or family differently from knowing about your political insights. Your opinion is appreciated very much by many readers, and I know that we all want the best for you. You are both objective and informed…a quality that probably scares the pants off of a lot of politicians. Whatever happens, I hope you know that we admire and support you and your wonderful blog.
ok out of lurking and into the main stream mudflattin, this is totally appalling and as a FORMER lurker who was totally impressed with your insight and truth, my wife, grown children and large batch of relatives in the valley ALL support you 100% and hope Doogan gets the spanking he so rightly deserves now.
aqnother alaskan not afraid of idiots
Steven peters
wasilla, alaska
This just confirms my belief that one has to sell their soul to get elected – and why so many politically curious citizens don’t bother.
Politicians these days are a bunch of babies. Opinions are like assholes… if you don’t like what’s coming out of mine – don’t inhale.
One can only be victimized by a blog if they continue to read it.
Dear Mike/Sarah:
If you don’t like what you read online, shut your f***ing computer off.
Sincerely,
Anonymous
A day without rweading Mudflats several tiems would be like a day without what- food, water, coffee, sunshine? I don’t know but I do know I can’t wait to log on the read what you write and all the great comments. Keep it up! Don’t change! Hopefully this exposure won’t change things for you and your family. Why should it? This is still a free country despite 8 years of the Moron, and we have a right to express our opinions. I really am surprised by Mike Doogan but it it wasn’t him it would have been someone else. Rest assured that Doogan was obsessed with finding out who you were because your opinion counts and people come here to find out what it is. If you were writing drivel no one would care what you have to say.
“In Germany, they came first for the Communists, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Communist;
And then they came for the trade unionists, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist;
And then they came for the Jews, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew;
And then . . .”
they came for the bloggers, whom I helped identify:
“and then they came for me . . . And by that time there was no one left to speak up.”
(with apologies to Martin Niemöller)
It’s a good thing Benedict Doogan wasn’t around in the 1700′s. He would have outed Alexander Hamilton and other writers of the Federalist Papers. Doogan is too full of himself to appreciate that anonymous bloggers are today’s version of 18th century pamphleteers.
Sorry. My email was not “well though out”.
I told him he was worse than Bill O, Hannity etc
No, He was Joe the Plumber in drag
sorry, my best side did not prevail upon me to be “thoughtful”
Terise (12:44:06) :
So you subscribe to the theory that someone can make relentless attacks on a public figure while hiding her identity? Defend that position if you can.
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RELENTLESS ATTACKS???????????????
What “relentless attacks?
Doogan sounds JUST LIKE Sarah Palin!
DEFEND THAT POSITION IF YOU CAN????????????
Defend yourself voter!! IF you can…..mwaaaaaaaahahaha, twirling mustache.
Now he sounds like Snidley Whiplash!
Doogan is obviously as unbalanced as Palin.
What a way to reply to a voter.
If enough Alaskans write to Doogan, I’m sure he will have a meltdown! Please keep all replies you get, so you can make them public.
“So the Mudflats Forum was born, run by a team of administrators and moderators who all work very hard for nothing but gratitude. ‘
Maybe these folks can collect responses mudpuppies get from Doogan, so that he may expose himself to the fullest.
I read you regularly, but never comment. Doogan has just confirmed the negative impression I already had of him. I am sorry you are having to deal with this level of juvenility, and I hope it does not keep you from continuing Mudflats, which is a valuable political resource to us all. Best regard from Texas, where we are used to politicians being nuts, but Good Lord, Doogan has taken it to a new low.
Politics is wacko. Politics from upnorth in Alaska is really wacko. I have enjoyed your diary and thank you for sharing. I have learned so much and laughed even more. Take a good break and get back to your keyboard. Looking forward to when you hit PUBLISH again.
Geez
I cant believe it. From South Africa all I can say is when you hang around a “yeast infection” for too long (guess who) you will get infected.
Give him hell Mudpuppies
just checked in to read the blog. I am stunned. I have become addicted to this blog and check it at least twice a day. I, like many, came to this site during the election. Your decision will be honored by me if you chose to continue or not. Your work has great value. Your voice is clear, sometimes humorous, and always pointed towards uncovering the truth. Shame has been called out by revealing events, NOT by name calling. You remain my favorite “annonymous” blogger regardless of this creepy turn of events. God’s speed to you, AKMuckraker.
As one who use to lerk in the shadows and never comment, I comment now using my real name. Somehow it makes me feel a tiny bit brave.
Janet Scheele
Ithaca, NY
You’re absolutely correct that Mike Doogan has exposed himself. In this case, he has exposed himself as an individual unsuited for public service.
I am one of the thousands of people who discovered your site days after Sarah Palin was announced as John McCain’s VP candidate. Since then, not a day has passed that I haven’t visited your site because it is by far the best, and most civil, political blog I have found anywhere. You have built an online community by delivering accurate and necessary information in a manner that is clear, entertaining, and most importantly, good spirited. You have a truly remarkable talent for building community, especially through a medium as impersonal as the internet.
Mr. Doogan would have been wise to observe and learn from your ability to communicate with your readers. He chose to attack you instead, and thereby exposed the limitations of his own character. How sad for him.
Mr. Doogan’s apparent motivation for his action was to intimidate and silence you. Please don’t let him succeed. You’re a national treasure whereas Mr. Doogan will soon become another national embarrassment.
After you’ve had time to regain your balance, know that those of us who are happily stuck in the mud will be here to welcome you, AKM, back home.
P.S., AKM…or now that you’ve been stalked and identified, I guess I can call you Jeanne (my mom’s name, BTW)…
I thought I’d pass along the news that the Daily KOS has picked up on the story of Sarah Palin issuing that pack of lies in her press release yesterday about the State legislators “cancelling the meeting so they could hold their own press conference”.
waiting on doogans reply, also,too
Oh, AKM, I am so sorry this happened to you and your family. What a piece of something he is…
I have to agree with ocliberal (12:37:37) He probably doesn’t appreciate that there are thousands of people who love you dearly, who put your forum on the top of their favorites list, who start the day and end the day (and spend too much of the middle of the day) looking to you for your unique, uncanny perception, your flawless perspective of whatever craziness is going on, your delightful sense of humor and your excellent writing skills.
still needing to stay anon., for many reasons…
I just posted my response to Mike Doogan and have all his contact numbers and emails. What an ASH HOLE!
shannynmoore.wordpress.com
Andrew Halcro is discussing this development on 650 AM right now.
AKM – do NOT go gently into that good night! FIGHT!
without you Palin’s antics would not have been exposed to the TRUTH
without you the rest of America would not have known about her methods, her madness and her mediocracy
without you we would not have had so much fun bursting her balloons and watching all the air leak out of her brain
without you the rest of America would not be following all the lawsuits being piled up against her
without you the rest of America would not have joined forces in protesting her lies lipstick coated to look like truth
without you we wouldn’t know ALaska’s Uncle Teddy so dearly
without you, and this is VERY IMPORTANT, the rest of America WOULD NOT HAVE KNOW ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF ALASKAN VILLAGES AND HOW TO DONATE!!
do NOT let this “tiny, fraction of a little man” silence you..this is America where freedom of speech is our RIGHT and the blogging you do is VITAL to your fellow Alaskan’s and to the rest of us who depend on you and your “boots on the ground” to be our eyes and ears and our voices.
and besides, we already have fallen in love with Brian the Moose and who else is going to keep us posted on his antics, his love life and his swing-set stealin’ ways?
you are loved, respected and listened to; a few things Doogie boy probably wished were on HIS resume
hang tough
Didn’t Mike Doogan have a blog titled “Tribal Fires” under the name “Billy Muldoon”? He never posted under his real name.
AKM-Even though I haven’t commented on here since shortly after the election, I have still dropped in weekly to keep updated on what is going on in Alaska. When I read your post today, I had to WRITE something to give you my support and to vocalize my disgust with what Doogan has done! What a small minded individual that he could be so vindictive about a BLOG! When election time rolls around, I will look for his opponent so that I can donate!
Please know that you have my support and best wishes. (and thank you for all you have given to us)
AKM-
1- As Moose Pucky said- We’ve got your back.
2-Rest up, think up. Let us know what you decide.
We’re out here tuning up the tanks.
You need em- we’ll be ready.
Best wishes to you and your family-
> Martha
Maybe these folks can collect responses mudpuppies get from Doogan, so that he may expose himself to the fullest.
I think it would be a great idea to collect
> Martha
Maybe these folks can collect responses mudpuppies get from Doogan, so that he may expose himself to the fullest.
I think it would be a great idea to collect
> Martha
Maybe these folks can collect responses mudpuppies get from Doogan, so that he may expose himself to the fullest.
I think it would be a great idea to collect
> Martha
Maybe these folks can collect responses mudpuppies get from Doogan, so that he may expose himself to the fullest.
I think it would be a great idea to collect
They’re talking about you on KENI/Andrew Halcro’s show. 650AM
AKM:
I LOVE YOU….I READ YOUR POSTS EVERYDAY…MOST OF THE THINGS I HAVE LEARNED ABOUT ALASKA POLITICS IS BECAUSE OF YOU.
“THE THEORY: MAKE RELENTLESS ATTACKS ON A PUBLIC FIGURE”
IT IS OUR DUTY AND OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MONITOR ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS. THEY ARE NOT “GODS.”
THE ATTACK ON DOOGAN WAS A SMALL EDUCATIONAL LESSON. (WHICH HE OBVIOUSLY DID NOT GET)
IF HE TRAMPLES ON YOU…..HE TRAMPLES ON EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES IN “FREEDOM OF SPEECH!”
AND THAT IS DANGEROUS TRAMPLING..
I WILL STILL READ YOUR BLOG EACH AND EVERYDAY!!!!
JAN MARIE DEBROSSARD
CLEVELAND, OHIO
Mike Doogan’s telephone number is 1-800-689-4998
Priya is is assistant’s name
http://www.akdemocrats.com
Rep_Mike_Doogan@legis.state.ak.us
doogans@gci.et
I called and spoke with Priya. I gave her my opinion on Mike Doogan’s unprofessional behavior.
We love you AKM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After reading your blog, swearing a blue streak, condeming that A-hole to multiple levels of hell I promised myself that if any one there wants to start a “Do Doogan Down and out of the Alaskin House” I would gladly contribute. Hopefully some of those funds would buy Sarah “Boo Hoo Woe Is Me” Palin a crying towel “also too”. She seems to need it.
@Mommy Dearest Leader of the Free World Against Putin (12:56:12) :
Today we are ALL AKM’ers
Come and git some if this blogger want.
I am armed and somewhat dangerous and have a tiny little baby pit bull.
Oh, you are a funny, funny Mommy Dearest! LOL!
oops – Hit the wrong key – lol Lurkers shouldn’t have to type this much.
I think it would be a great idea to collect all the responses we get from Rep Doogan. I would be very interested in seeing them. I am planning to respond to his e-mail, but I want to take the time to think it out.
I also just finished re-reading the “e-mail etiquette” post that apparently set him off. “Relentless”!!!!
OMG!! Hey doogy you are a A@#hole,do you do palins work for her??
My name is Tami,I live in colorado.
AKM,
We knew all along he was a Douche, now we have further proof of it. He has no feelings for anyone but himself.
Take some time for you and your family, recharge and then come back stronger than ever and hit him hard. We will be here when you get back. I can understand why you feel like you need to do that.
As, Jolie said.. Don’t let the Bastard get you down though… He isn’t worth it.
To Martha- Were it not for an anonymous source, we would never have known about Watergate and the criminal activity going on there. So, YES, one may make accusations and reports about a public figure anonymously.
What Doogan did is indicative of an insecure, frustrated individual with a need for control. I might add abusive to the list as well. This is in intimidation tactic. He obviously views you as a threat and the only way he can control you and possibly force you into silence is by gaining the upper hand and revealing your identity. I view this type of action as a form of emotional abuse. It is a sad state of affairs when our public officials resort to this type of despicable behavior. I am hoping and praying for you and your family’s well being and for selfish reasons, as mudflats is an important part of my day, I am hopeful that you will continue you on with your insightful, wise, funny, and humanitarian blogging efforts.
I am sure that this has already been posted, but did you noticed that Doogan’s email address is listed?
I am so sorry this happened. I love your writing–you use people’s own words to measure their actions. You are never mean spirited; you are a model of propriety. Like many others, I’ve become addicted to your blog–morning, noon, night and in between. You’re INCREDIBLE!!!!!
Inspired by your method of checking on “what people say” versus “what they do” I checked on Doogie’s state webpage and found a Doozy:
Here is an excerpt from an editorial he wrote in 2007 that addresses this issue EXACTLY.
“Gifts abound, but ethical culture lacks
ADN Compass editorial, published Feb 2nd, 2007
[The beginning of the article discussed gifts being given to legislators]
This is all legal. But is it ethical?
There’s a lot of talk about the ethics of state officials lately. Especially legislators. An FBI raid and an indictment will do that. But much of the talk is confused, and the biggest confusion is that people talk about what’s legal and what’s ethical as if they are the same thing. They aren’t. Legal is about what the law says you can and can’t do. Ethical is about what your conscience says you should and shouldn’t do.
That’s too bad, because people want ethical state officials, people who do the right thing because it’s the right thing.”
http://www.akdemocrats.org/index.php?ed_id=122
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Doogan says people should do what is ethical, not merely what is legal. But today he does something that is likely legal, but NOT ETHICAL. He is more concerned with “appearances” and his “social standing” than with actually acting ETHICALLY toward AKM. He talks the talk but doesn’t walk the walk. Yikes, Anchorage and Alaska, is that acceptable to you?
Maybe he should be reminded of his own editorial???
The real mystery now is who supplied Mudflats’ identity to Mr. Doogan?
But let me guess, said informant prefers to remain annonymous and Mr. Doogan will respect probably respect THEIR wishes.
In any case, he just dealt a blow to freedom of speech. Thanks a bunch, Mike!
OH NO!!!!!!!!
Don´t have much room here, but if you need to go into exile you can have my bed. It would be an honour.
No words for the guy that couldn´t keep his mouth shut. Well, yes a few, but I don`t put them in writing.
The courts have ruled that people in our democracy may anonymously express their opinions so they may shield themselves from excessive consequences and retribution. Perhaps Mr. Doogan disagrees with this (or with democracy in general).
I wonder why Mike Doogan is a democrat– He doesn’t seem to advocate freedom of speech, freedom from fear, or the democratic party or its principals. Mike Doogan as a democrat may not make any more sense than Tom Delay as a Green.
As far as personal identity goes, Mr. Doogan should look in the mirror and study his. What kind of a democrat is he anyway? Hope someone runs against him in the next primary. Perhaps he’s in the legislature for the money– almost seems self-absorbed.
Well, I thought when he first ran for office that maybe he would be one of the shining lights in that dimwitted crowd. But you have enlightened me to the fact that this Doogan character is, as others have pointed out, a petulant, immature child of a man. What a waste.
Time to revist that book deal offer I think.
I seem to recall your original post about Doogan had something to do with the ethics violations by Palin not being pursued. Now we know why, he is ethically challenged himself.
Long live mudflats!
I am dumbstruck with this news…this kind of political vindictiveness is contemptable and frightening. Our freedom as ordinary citizens to question and criticize our elected officials without fear of reprisal is at the core of our country’s vitality and history…men and women have died to protect this and for Rep. Doogan to have done this is an affront to those who have sacrificed to protect those freedoms. AKM, I am concerned for your safety and well-being and hope that your voice will remain strong. As someone had suggested many posts up from mine, it’s time to seek legal help. I’m quite positive there would be plenty of us mudflatters willing and able to contribute to your legal defense.
Mike Doogan is an pathetic little man. Please do NOT allow him to stop all the good that you do. I religiously read your blog EVERYDAY…and I would miss it tremendously if you went away. Don’t let Doogan win. Don’t let him. What can I do?
I sent my email.
I wonder if there is some ethics charge in his use of his state email,office,phone,computer,etc while on State of Alaska time,to investigate and then harass an Alaskan citizen in this way ?
Did he attend school with GINO ?
I sure hope the erection he got when he found you out lasted a while.
It’ll be a cold day in hell before he gets another one.
WTF is in the water up there that turns out 12 year old minds in adult bodies.
Palin, Young, Stevens, and now this absolute clown.
Sheesh.
AKM (you will always be AKM to me, as others have said):
I am crying too. I am SO ANGRY.
Okay, regrouping…. It’s time to get you nominated for a Pulitzer and other writing awards. I am serious. I do not have the connections to nominate you (but someone reading this might!). You deserve a Pulitzer for your brilliant essays from Election 2008 alone. (Can someone out there please see that this WRITER gets the Pulitzer which is so deserved? Media folks, if you read this, can’t you help us with this campaign?)
Or maybe someone can please talk to the MacArthur Foundation so that AKM can get a genius award? Heck, I think AKM deserves a Nobel. Let’s get the writing awards coming to AKM. Best Political Writer of 2008, hands down! Heck, maybe of all time!
Also, BOOK DEAL time. Clearly, we would all buy any books you write forever. It is time for you to become a best-selling author! You deserve it and it should happen.
ON-AIR MEDIA time. Might be useful to you now? Perhaps you could have your own show?
Now that this horrible de-masking of your identity has happened, maybe you will also get the many many accolades you so deserve.
AKM, you are a true American hero and I admire you more than I can say.
To paraphrase Admiral Yamamoto, Mr. Doogan may have just awakened a sleeping giant and filled it with a terrible resolve.
Go Mudflats!!! Long may you rake!!!!
wow.
doogan gets the award for the year’s biggest tool.
i’m very sorry, AKmuckraker.
i sure hope doogan has a life that is pure as driven snow because he has thrown a stone that he cannot take back.
Beethoven went deaf and that still did not stop him from writing wonderful, incredible music like, oh say, his entire 9th symphony!
Likewise, this will not stop AKM from writing wonderful, incredible things.
I only started reading and replying to blogs about, oh, maybe nine months ago. I am of two minds about posting (but then, I’m a Gemini, so I’m of at least two minds about everything!): I do believe that people should take a stand about opinions that they firmly hold and be bold enough to own up to them by self-identification. I tell my students not to trust “anonymous” sources if they are writing scholarly articles because if an author cannot be identified, how can any credibility of what they’re writing be established?
HOWEVER … we live in the internet age, and (especially for women, but it’s not a bad idea for guys too, to protect their identity online), there are a lot of nuts out there. And a lot of these nuts are nutty but sure know how to get alot of personal info out of people’s computers. Therefore, it is simply PRUDENT not to give more information online than is necessary.
And for AKM, was it necessary? No. It’s your blog. By definition readers should understand that there’s a lot of opinion in it. With which they may disagree. So, why would it matter knowing who you are, unless they wanted to use your writings as a source to prove a point in a paper or something? But any detractors would never do that, so … what’s their problem?
Oh, I presume Rep. Doogan is now outing ALL anonymous AK bloggers … yeah, as you said, big waste of time, by someone whose salary you pay through … taxes(?)
The blogosphere has it’s drawbacks as a medium of communication. But the fact is, it is here, it is not going away, and we all (including me, and Mike Doogan, Sarah Palin, and all politicians in the future) are going to have to deal with it.
Speaking just for myself, if I were running for political office, I would expect that kind of critisism, in that form, and be prepared to deal with it. If I was not, I would not run for public office.
I don’t know what to say….I hope you know how thankful your readers are for what you provide. Your insight and intelligence have kept me reading since last fall. I started reading to find out who Palin was, but came to love “hanging out” with other mudflatters during the debates, and especially election night. You have built a wonderful community and should be very proud. I will continue to look for you daily, I just can’t help it!
I wrote to him using my real name, I also copied it and plan to send what I wrote to every other legislator in AK. This is outrageous! For a legislator, unbelievable!
I’d say that’s a violation of public trust to the inth degree!
Same with him forwarding email names onto the internet! There are privacy laws!
I think he violated AKM right to privacy, on state time, using state property from the state website and I hope he gets slapped with a lawsuit. It is not what he was voted in to do, it is not part of his job description to take a persons right to remain private away!
Call in the ACLU!
Dear AKM,
I am so sorry this rotten b*stard did this to you! How dare he? If this crooked creep puts an end to our Mudflats community, I’ll personally fly to Alaska and camp out in his yard with very nasty signs.
Please know we are all behind you in whatever you decide. I for one sincerely hope you continue to blog–my days just won’t be the same without you;(
Hugs from CT,
Sabrina
P.S. Now you can publish a book and make tons of money!
looking forward to seeing you on Rachel Maddow show now!! /jim
Dear AKM – I was really, truly stunned when reading this post about your identity. I found Mudflats the day Sarah was nominated. Like every other Alaskan, I was way beyond dumbfounded. But unlike you and what appears to be most of your readership, I am a conservative – fiscally and on social issues; and I’m an evangelical. Sarah is not who John McCain thought her to be (after Googling her – which apparently he figured was the only vetting he needed to do). As a conservative, and, frankly, as a Christian, as an Alaskan and as an American, I was utterly dismayed by his choice — as were a whole lot of other conservatives and Christians in Alaska. But where could we go to voice our disbelief and anger?
I’ll tell you where: No where.
Than I found Mudflats and you were the voice I couldn’t be (retribution is not a pleasant possibility). There were a couple times I even ventured out and said my piece in the comments section – but it was always with trepidation – because, (sorry to be redundant) retribution is not a pleasant possibility. And I assure you, in my case, it was nothing but a very real possibility.
It was beyond obvious that you wished to remain anonymous – and I liked our arrangement, you and me. Me the anonymous Christian conservative who couldn’t believe that my beloved Republican Party would stand and cheer for such an unqualified individual to serve as VP — and you, the anonymous, brilliant writer who didn’t share many (maybe most) of my views on things that deeply matter to me (right-to-life matters for simple starters), but who was fair-minded and kind to her subjects (I had deduced you were a woman), but always pithy and perceptive. I liked our anonymous arrangement. It’s just what I needed. Weirdly, among people whose opinions I mostly (probably) don’t share, I felt the safest during the crazy, wild, non-stop presidential season of 2008. And of course, now I am a more than avid reader of yours – I’m on your blog at least twice a day.
YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW PISSED I AM AT MIKE DOOGAN. And pissed is not a word I would ever actually say (well, at least not in public).
In violating you, he has violated me and every other reader on this site. He has violated your children and your spouse. Heck, I even feel like he’s violated Brian the Moose.
Please AKM, while you’re taking time to reflect and ponder this new place in your story, please know a couple things:
1. Thank you for all your superior writing. I can only hope whatever your day job is, you’re utilizing your writing talent there as well. All your fact checking and research is so appreciated by me. While the editors and reporters at the ADN have been missing in action the past months, new – and much more talented voices – have filled the vacuum the ADN left. In my opinion, you and Andrew Halcro are the two best new voices. I’m thankful for the time you’ve devoted to this site (and to the State and to the country; because that’s what you’ve really done – you’ve loaned your services of reporting the news and your commentary to a State and nation in grave need of that info).
2. Thanks for keeping the site safe for those of us of a different ideology.
3. Don’t be gone for long.
(Maybe Mike was just jealous of your writing skill)
I am just about ready to lose it. He is dispicable. Please consult a good Alaskan lawyer Mr. Meisaan (sp?) struck me as a good bet — straight shooter and graciously replied to my congratulatory e-mail in the midst of preparing his appeal brief. Keep records of everything that happens.
If ANYTHING happens to you or your family, the b@stard is going to get his. Bloggers are once again about to become that @sshat’s biggest headache.
AKM~ Don’t give it up…This is what he wants!!! My prayers are with you and your family…Will continue to blog here…Love this place..:)
http://www.blogger.com/profile/9578977
profile of the anonymous blog BY doogan.
Doogie years ago called someone a “huckster”………the perfect name for him. A disgusting excuse of an elected official. Slime……………..
Well the a-hole almost got your name right, and I’m pissed.
In some fake gesture about free speech, he’s made blogging a little less friendly and a little less safe from jerks.
He doesn’t know that a web log is like a private diary that people share, not a public process. These aren’t being sold as facts. The blog only becomes trusted as a source of information and insight if the blogger proves to be trust-worthy.
AKM – I hope this frees you up to be even more direct about A$$-Holes like Doogan.
He’s afraid of your words. He’s afraid of a woman blogging in her PJs, and on the basis of what I’ve seen, he should be.
If you like, I’ll drop by and explain it to him.
It would seem he IS in cahoots with GINO if you were to check out his interests from his profile. HAH! I kid…or do I?
He’s also wrong in that editorial. Ethics laws in government are ethics codified into law because of a consensus that a certain level of ethical behavior is necessary to being a public official.
As an instructor at a community college I had to sign a paper stating I would abide by the ethics code as a condition of my employment.
Reader from the start. First time poster.
Please continue to report the truth. Alaska needs you. All of us need you.
This state makes me sick!!
This is the first place I check every morning within minutes of my feet hitting the floor. We cannot let the bullies and those who are so ignorant win.
I agree totally with TX Lisa:
Doogan says people should do what is ethical, not merely what is legal. But today he does something that is likely legal, but NOT ETHICAL. He is more concerned with “appearances” and his “social standing” than with actually acting ETHICALLY toward AKM. He talks the talk but doesn’t walk the walk. Yikes, Anchorage and Alaska, is that acceptable to you?
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Classes in ethics seem to be sorely needed within the State of Alaska Government…..
Thank you for the incredible writing you have done, and hopefully the writing you will continue.
AKM
1. I don’t care…………. about your I.D.
2. We don’t care……….about your I.D.
The only one who cares, is a small-time boondocks nobody
and nobody cares about him.
“Brilliant spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.”
Albert Einstein
Perhaps it would be best for everyone if Doogan no longer uses email for anything whatsoever. It only gets him and others in trouble.
I have never posted here before, but I have been a regular reader since shortly after Palin was selected for McCain’s VP slot. I have never been to Alaska, but I’m so glad I found someone who thinks like me. I’ve chuckled at the antics of Brian the moose, become absorbed by descriptions of Native life in the outback, and quietly steamed at the antics of Palin and Co. Thanks for all that — and don’t let this identity stuff change your style or cramp your freedom to “say it like it is”.
Please keep up the great work, and know there are others around the world who are now your friends.
–Simfox
Oh Doogie……..You, SIR, have just opened PANDORA’S BOX! Do you know how many million of people read this blog? Do you think your buddies in Juneau will think this despicable stunt is “CUTE?” You disgust me!
I, too,, wrote to him voicing my disgust and YES giving my real name.
(((((AKM)))))
My email to Doogan:
Subject: You are Completely Wrong and Unethical to Expose Someone
Your “theory” that someone should have to use their name and identify themself
in order to exercise their First Amendment rights is not only completely wrong,
it is unethical, and I would go so far as to say, Un-American. Who do you think
you are? What sort of sick satisfaction did you derive from exposing someone
anonymous? Your behavior is not what is expected of a mature adult let alone a
representative of the people of your state. Extremely unprofessional and
shameful.
Mike Doogan exposed himself as the spineless tool of a mindless evil. His “servant’s heart” can’t hide how very, very little he is. When his leash begins to irritate, and he wakes to find he’s lost his freedom, there will be no friends to console or praise, just the laughter of the free and the fair.
AKM, you _tower_ above him.
I am sorry to hear that Don Young is so threatened by our truth here at the Mudflats. Conscientious stupidity, while not always or specifically a crime, it is a dangerous affront to active participant citizens. An educated public harms only the insidious scheming of self-centered, greedy elected public officials who benefit at a cost to the majority of decent people who trust them to lead. Integrity does matter in the final analysis.
I pray that Young’s sincere ignorance does not result in physical (and additional emotional) harm to you and yours, nor to other mudflatters around the world who have appreciated your well-presented thoughts on matters that we had no other way of knowing. Please continue to wear your truth and mantra of social justice in the manner that we’ve appreciated over the months.
My prayers are with you in your (our) brand of truth-telling. Carry on in the tradition of the those, past and present, who stand for personal integrity and who actively live by the principles of standing up for righteousness, moral courage, and real concern for others. God bless you and Lord have mercy on us all.
South Side Chicago
Sorry to post again, BUT the theme behind outing AKM seems to be that if he can’t anonymously blog in his pj’s than NO ONE can. Just google on his blog and anonymous name he used and all sorts of stuff comes up. REALLY interesting. I can’t stand hypocrites.
I guess your opinion now has credence with Mike, Jeanne. Your name is now on your blog. So now your opinion should matter to him. (Bet he hasn’t changed his opinion of you)
But Mike’s reputation will take a hit from this. It already has with me. I guess it’s time to start paying more attention to him and what he does. Actually, I’m trying hard to remember anything of note he’s accomplished since becoming a Legislator. I’m straining here. Somebody help me out.
My opinion of you on the other hand, is growing. You are very level headed and try to give both sides of an argument a chance to be heard. I’m proud to post here.
I agree with almost nothing you say on this blog,except the posts that pertain to our dear governor. But I do read it every day. I appreciate your great efforts and the passion that you present here. You have nothing to be ashamed of by putting your name on this blog but it really should be your decision.
I think what Doogan did was wrong and you are correct, he exposed himself more than he did you. He is a lame, scared old man.
Thanks for what you do.
Tom Obay
Oh….this reminds me of that radio person you have up there that exposed the phone numbers of the two women….what was his name? He faced an uproar over that, remember?
Hi AKM. I’ve been reading your post since the fall and this is the first time I’ve left a comment. Look at all of the support you have! Doo-Doo is acting like an elementary schooler. Ridiculous. I just hope you, your family and Brian make it through this transition AOK. You are doing IMPORTANT work up there. Keep on keepin’ on.
I sent him the link to his anonymous blog, with a subject line that read:
Franklin, Madison, Hamilton, Jay, Watchtower Bible, and Billy?
I suggest you see a good plaintiff’s lawyer asap. There is a common law right to privacy, which provides that you are entitled to keep matters (including your identity) private. Further, you have a First Amendment right to comment on public matters without retaliation by someone who has a governmental position. This idiot just handed you a very large claim against him personally as well as against his employer. I would take it myself but am not licensed to practice in your jurisdiction.
My first comment here: Doogan’s arrogance has cost him my respect and support. I hope he is unseated.
AKM… we will circle the wagons around you and make him regret this very irresponsible move. Are we sure he isn’t a Rebug in disquise.
I am furious. There must be something in the air down there in Juneau to make Doogan go over the top as he has done.
I realize your family must be going through a huge amount of turmoil. But don’t let this wanna be legislator keep you down.
AK Mudflats, you have provided a lot of people with humour, information and the encouragement that each person can contribute in their own way.
Keep safe. You have a lot of supporters, including me…
Charlene Whiting
Big Lake Alaska
AKM–run against him in the primary and kick his ass!
In case anyone is wondering what the Godly members of Meat shara are saying
Here is the blogger’s site, she is very proud of herself and has her hateful followers…if they can bury her with debt, force bankruptcy on the Palin’s she can claim a major political victory.
She uses a photo with Piper in Artic Gear on her blog…what a bottomfeeder!
We should show her some ‘love’ and that Sarah has supporters as well!
PRESS RELEASE: March 24, 2009 Contact: Linda Kellen Biegel 907-830-9458
Linda Kellen Biegel, better known as blogger “Celtic Diva,” is filing an ethics complaint with the Attorney General today against Governor Sarah Palin. The complaint alleges a conflict of interest when Governor Palin wore specially designed snow-machine gear advertising her husband Todd’s biggest Iron Dog sponsor, Arctic Cat Inc. She did so while acting in her official capacity as Governor of the State of Alaska and official starter of the Iron Dog Snow Machine Race.
Reply by PalinPower 20 hours ago
Why is it that every woman who hates Sarah Palin always turns out to be fat and ugly..hmmm..could that be the cause of all the anger, they are jealous of Sarah’s beauty and success
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Permalink Reply by LJ 20 hours ago
What a sad, pathetic person. This person obviously has issues and doesn’t even like herself… let alone Gov. Palin. But we all know that NONE of this is about Gov. Palin, it’s about this woman’s personal issues and personal dislike of self.
She obviously resents Gov. Palin on many levels and instead of perhaps using her as a role model or an image of how one can better themself… it’s just easier to be mean and get attention being a bully.
I’m sure Gov. Palin would agree, everyone pray for this woman that she find peace with herself… and the rest will follow.
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Permalink Reply by American Dog ~ Scott 20 hours ago
http://www.teamsarah.org/forum/topics/another-ethics-complaint
http://www.teamsarah.org/forum/topics/the-left-is-trying-to-bankrupt
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Permalink Reply by Goldie 19 hours ago
Yes theleft is trying to bankrupt the Palins. It is a calculated political move.
They want to make sure she cannot run in 2012…or even get reelected Governor in 2010.
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Reply by Cecilia Roders (nickname: Ceecee) 14 hours ago
I am 52 years old and I have a weight problem. I have not been nearly as successful in life as I wanted to be. But I don’t hate Sarah or feel jealous of her. In fact, I was instinctively drawn to support her right from the beginning. So I don’t know what’s wrong with Celtic Diva. Maybe she is projecting her own evil onto Sarah, so that the lack of ethics in her own life makes her unfairly judgmental.
PalinPower said:
Why is it that every woman who hates Sarah Palin always turns out to be fat and ugly..hmmm..could that be the cause of all the anger, they are jealous of Sarah’s beauty and success
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Reply by Kinneret 11 hours ago
Can anyone say “Oink” “Oink”! Celtic Diva must not have had a good mud bath that day. She’s so ugly she should sue her parents….
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Permalink Reply by fair bear 6 hours ago
I think it’s a cool jacket!
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Reply by Cynch: 6 hours ago
well the “FAT LADY SINGS” she just opened her-self up for a world of hurt………” Now that she has been exposed, “criminal charges can be brought against her”, and Palin’s attorney I’m sure will be looking into this” no
Reply by Wallywhite 5 hours ago
Delete I don’t get it.How do a group of Christians decide to enmasse act like un-Christian highschool girls ? What is wrong with this picture ? I just can’t see how Sarah would want anyone to speak,write,or act like the bunch of you are.I would be ashamed for her to come here and read that un-Christian attacks from so many of her supposed followers.If you do love Sarah,you would never believe for an instant that she would condone this childish,foul un-Christian type of attack.She would expect hersupporters to be like her,civil,Christian,and above high school antics. Shame on you !! If you think she condones this,then you have a very low opinion of her.I,for one,am a Christian.Like Sarah.This is not the way to support her.This is why we who support her are maligned by so many,they think we are all crazies. Stop it !! Grow up !! Try praying to become a better Christian.
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Reply by Cynch: 5 hours ago
there’s no shame on me or anyone else who wants to call someone out for who they are” This diva blogger brought this all on herself………” WALLYWHITE ” save your judging for God, that’s his job not yours..!
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most of those who have posted on this thread have supported Sarah alot longer then you, some pray and some don’t”
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Permalink Reply by cal kyllonen 5 hours ago
I think if someone files a ethics complaint that is a attempt to hurt someone and it has no basis that person should have to pay for all costs—I am a christian and if you hurt sarah for no reason except to hurt her i will do any thing to defend her
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Permalink Reply by Chris Jefferson 4 hours ago
Please, do not send angry emails to this woman!!!
Came over from C4P and heard that some mail had made its way from here to Celtic Diva’s site. Now, I won’t accept such charges at face value, but if any of us are inclined to do so, let’s not and say we did. That is a tactic of the Left, and it is a personally damaging one.
For the rest of this woman’s life, she has to live with the fact that she was part of an effort to bankrupt a family with five chldren (okay, one is grown and in the Army), one of whom is a Special Needs Child. She probably did so on orders from the WH and the Democratic Party. Let her live with that ignominy.
This is a woman to be pitied. She is, after all, only a stooge. As far as Prayer for this woman, what LJ said. But no hate mail. That’s a tactic of the Left.
Reply by Wallywhite 4 hours ago
Delete Finally!! A true CHristian voice in the wilderness!!
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Delete Reply by Cynch: 40 minutes ago
there’s no shame on me or anyone else who wants to call someone out for who they are” This diva blogger brought this all on herself………” WALLYWHITE ” save your judging for God, that’s his job not yours..!
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Reply by Cynch: 4 hours ago
I have not sent an e-mail yet” but I’m very tempted..! No matter how we handle this attack against Sarah, the left LIPHOLES when spin this to their advantage agreed! HOWEVER i agree too, to not attack her with hate mail!
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Permalink Reply by cal kyllonen 4 hours ago
I sent her a e-mail when it first came out–i made no ref. to team sarah only my own personal opinion
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Permalink Reply by fruitfast777 4 hours ago
outside of the PDS-afflicted, the complaint is universally recognized as utter claptrap and has done nothing but generate sympathy for Governor Palin, where it doesn’t generate blatant derision.
Glad to hear that it might backfire and actually help Sarah. But please, somebody remove the picture of this woman from this thread. What an ugly human being!
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don’t by Cynch: 3 hours ago
don’t start with me! I’m judging her from her own words that she has posted, is she not attacking Sarah? this blogger? As for you, you shared how you felt and that’s fine” (((I can’t speak for Sarah,))) why do you feel you can? You are the one who put shame on us! is that not judging? as far as how long you support Sarah, truth be told– you haven’t been on TS that long…” 3 post’s and you are telling all of us about Christian behavior? that’s fine but’ don’t play the quilt card on me or us– shame back on you!!!!!!!
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From C4Palin, RE: Linda Kellen Biegel:
Yesterday, a Fox News crew from the Lower-48 called me about my ethics complaint, told me they were going to be in town and wanted an interview. I thought about it but finally decided there was no way an interview with them would end well for a number of reasons(.)
Actually, Linda is afraid that the world will find out that she’s mean, ugly and stupid!
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Reply by American Dog ~ Scott 3 hours ago
If you go to this bitter womans Blog You will see she falsely claims that she has been attacked by
“Team Sarah” members. She doesn’t offer any proof only a few nasty e-mails she has received in the course of her Ethics complaint charge.
Now we have people who have invaded this thread and are sticking up for this woman under the guise, to appeal to our Moral standards……Well……Stick It !…………. We know you have thrown in with this purveyor of fodder
and your tactics are weak at best.SO RUN BACK to “Jabba the blue oyster ” and report your findings.
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Reply by Patrick Selig 2 hours ago
Fugly ain’t the word for this blogger. What a waste product.
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Doogan’s political stock just dropped with me and many of my fellow Alaskan Dems –> moderate –> independent voters. Sad really.
Your ‘opinion’ has struck such a harmonic chord with many Alaskans and millions of others throughout the world because it is truthful and reveals the other side of a one-sided administration. My sister in DC regularly visits your page to get caught up (and she works on the Hill).
AKM, please continue on with your very important work. Without it, I fear AK will go completely red with madness the likes of which Palin and WAR are just a prelude of things to come.
Thank you for all of your work to this point and beyond.
What a sissy-b^*ch. Punk-ass prick. ……SIGH………good news for him is I don’t live there……..I would most certainly would be arrested for felony assault. DANG……..I’m really upset !! Love you AKM.
I can’t listen to Halco, can someone please share what he is saying.
AKPetMom (12:49:01) : No, I don’t think that is such a good idea. Unfortuantely, there are too many crazies out there! Better is that every blogger gets their guards up and make sure he/she ALWAYS has someone trusted close-by.
Please do NOT unveil your identity. It is not safe!!!
I just posted a long message that contained postings from TS site about Celtic Diva to illustrate why she is being attacked.It may not be something you want to post here,AKM ,so if you delete I understand completely. Thank you for giving us this forum!!
Doogan is a Democrat???????
… On the other hand: YES, DO use your ID when you email those scumbags!
Alaska is crumbling into disarray, but will rise again [hopefully soon] and therefore needs insightful voices like AKM, Celtic Diva et al. This all-encompassing corruption will pass away someday and the strong, honest voices will again speak.
Professor has some GREAT IDEAS: MacArthur Foundation Genius Award,
Pulitzer Prize, book deal.
What other ideas can we come up with to propel AKM’s brilliant writing????
BIG OOPS FROM South Side Chicago
Mike Doogan not Don Young–I was just too perturbed that MIKE DOOGAN would ‘out’ our truth-telling anonymous AKM blogger that I wrote earlier on this thread ‘Don Young’ instead of MIKE DOOGAN. Obviously, I am not an Alaskan, but I did visit Alaska a few years ago. Sorry for the typo!
I am angered and saddened (and feel betrayed) by Doogan’s actions. I really only echo what everyone else has said, adding to the list of thanks and accolades. This has been my refuge of sanity since the dark day Palin took the VP nomination, and I continue to come *every day* for the insightful, intelligent and incredibly well-written news and commentary. Peace to you and your family.
AKM – I’m dumbfounded by this a$$hat. You have our support and loyalty and while we understand that you need to do what is best for you and your family, we continue to need your voice in the Alaskan wilderness. I hope you decide to keep writing and commenting and asking questions. Polemicists have often been anonymous and that anonymity provides a certain amount of power. Doogan has tried to undercut your power, but it doesn’t have to. It’s good to see so many Alaskans willing to write to him, since us lower-49ers don’t have the clout needed to hurt him politically, though we’ll write anyway. Please don’t let him silence you, but also please be safe. Good luck.
Lyn K
Farmington Hills, MI
Doogan has been taking Palin’s whiny pills? Or have you been taking her “Me” “Me” pills? Put that big “L” on your forehead Doogan, because you are a big fat loser.
Bozo the Clown is already stalking one woman, now Doogan . you have opened it up so he can stalk another woman. How dare you.
What in F is wrong with you Doogan? Besides being a f-ing moron.
Doo-Doo is the lowest of the LOW. This is what we have representing us, folks? The DIVA and DOO DOO? His action of exposing you Jeanne will come back to bite him…mark my words. We so appreciate what you have done to expose the DIVA for what she really is…a narcissistic, sociopathic, manipulative, lying, poor exuse of a GOVERNOR. Now with Doo-Doo aright behind her, it just shows that they do not think that the public holds them to a higher standard. How do they sleep at night? Oh…right…I bet they sleep very well thinking about all the dragons they think they have slayed every day…. Sarah and Doo-Doo—you are living in fantasy world. It reminds me of the Wizard of Oz, when the curtain is finaly pulled back and there stands a shivering, shaking worthless guard…..not the Wizard.
AKM, you’ve done an incredible job with The Mudflats. Please do not let this idiot intimidate you. There’s no hope for Alaska, much less for the rest of the nation, if intelligent people are not keeping a skeptical eye on government.
It’s unbelievable that this moral moron has no concept of our great country’s history, or of constitutionally protected freedom of speech. Not to mention that even a terminally stupid politician ought to realize that he’s a lot better off knowing what his constituents are thinking than not.
Sabrina(13:35:02) :
AKM–run against him in the primary and kick his ass!
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WOOOOOT!! AKM for Legislature!
We love you. Really. Wait till Margaret and Helen get ahold of this…..
Dear AKM,
I am bereft for you. This man is self-serving scum and probably has the tiniest feet on record, if you know what I mean.
Your writing has brought such humor and warmth and intelligence and belly laughs to me, to my family and friends–including new friends I’ve met here on the Flats. The forum you created has brought people together for debate, for poetry, and even for prayer circles for hose who suffer.
Your Mudflats home is a joyous, joyous place to be, and we thank you so much. I couldn’t dream of a day without it.
Screw Doogan, you didn’t want this, but now you have it, so milk it for all it’s worth.
No more Joe the Plumber, we now have Jeanne the Blogger. Accept whatever fame will inevitably come your way when the MSM finds out, the story is too weird and wacky not to be picked up, use every opportunity to give interviews and promote the issues this blog cares about, get whatever good returns you can and make peace with the unwanted attention.
Doogan has given you a much bigger public platform now, make him regret it.
Dear AKM,
I am bereft for you. This man is self-serving scum and probably has the tiniest feet on record, if you know what I mean.
Your writing has brought such humor and warmth and intelligence and belly laughs to me, to my family and friends–including new friends I’ve met here on the Flats. The forum you created has brought people together for debate, for poetry, and even for prayer circles for those who suffer.
Your Mudflats home is a joyous, joyous place to be, and we thank you so much. I couldn’t dream of a day without it.
I live in Doogan’s district and I have always voted for him. While he may be the lesser of evils next time, if there are any other reasonable alternatives, I won’t be voting for him.
It occurred to me … how is this any different from a journalist quoting anonymous sources? Mike was a columnist so maybe he never did that, but it happens all of the time. Does he think that’s wrong too?
AKM-
I was worried something had happened since your last post was still there until late this afternoon-your updates usually are posted earlier. I am so sorry your identity was exposed-one would think Alaska politicians would have more important things to do with their time.
I start my days with Mudflats, and find I know more about the ins and outs of Alaskan politics than I ever thought I would! I started reading this blog soon after the Palin pick-I was so horrified and was happy to see others felt the same way.
I hope you are able to continue your work on the blog-no other personal political blog I read is as well done as yours. You have a lot to be proud of. You told us important goings on in the state of Alaska. You let the world know about the suffering in Emmonak and we all rallied and sent money and boxes of food. You’ve covered people and events we really do need to know about, and that others don’t cover.
Your work is very important to many of us. I hope you continue it. There’s so much more that needs to be done. You have the support of thousands of us around the world.
All the best,
One of your NYC fans
Here’s everyone’s favorite AK Rep:
http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/011709/hou_378997621.shtml
Apparently, his hobbies include “reading, fishing, laundry and light housework.”
Gotta say, it’s the sort of face that you just instinctually cleave to.
…
That was sarcasm.
I bet Doogan was equally bad as a journalist.
He must really be incredibly stupid – doesn’t he realize that the spotlight will now be firmly on him?
I hope this information has been emailed to all the other Democrat politicians.
After a good long think you will know what to do, AKM. I know we will hear from you again.
Au revoir, God bless, and thank you.
vivi
WHOA! I thought we’d have a cool pic by now of Nunam Iqua school kids and I was SO excited to see that post you were working on. And now I see THIS? Well if it’s any consolation, the first thing I have to say is the Mike Doogan must be one of the stupidest doofuses to walk the earth.
I have known who you were since December and I wasn’t even looking for it. So here’s to brain dead Alaska representatives (raises glass to toast w/ hot chocolate – a little early for wine)! I am also one of the recipients of his most childish, petulant emails and after getting those, I was pretty sure he’d been taking some heavy duty drugs or had a mental disorder. I left it at that, after responding to him that he’s a complete letdown and needs to retire. I kept it decent – he was just too amazingly stupid and bizarre to waste any more time on.
I have many theories about all of our lost and unethical politicians, but I think one of the biggest things we’re seeing here is the expose of what has really been going on in Alaska for a long time – we were just too spread out, too isolated to realize how much stupidity and corruption were hiding in dark corners. I mourn the loss of that privacy since McCain threw up SP all over us, but I suppose it’s time and for the best. Otherwise we’ll be stuck with these people even longer. Funny thing is – they are all exposing themselves and look like completely dysfunctional politicians who are all wannabes. But you know they are afraid to move out of Alaska because they will REALLY BE nobodys then!
That’s what totally cracks me up about SP’s imagined rise to power – she will never be able to leave Wasilla for any length of time but she thinks she’s ready for the real world (ha!). Just another ball and chain around her stupid black boots – one of many. She doesn’t even know they are there – but she will find out when they serve to drag her down and that will be fun to watch!
I think Doogan revels in being called an asshole and a jerk – it seems to give him a little thrill. Maybe in his old age he’s looking for something a little different to get his kicks from – he’s bored himself to tears and needs to find a way to live a little. You know what they say about any kind of attention! If he keeps it to petty silly emails and a little spying “gotcha” game, that’s fine. I’m more inclined his little tweaked passion may push him over to things I’d rather not think about – eeeeeewwwwww!
You know he’s reading this – eyes glazed over – soaking in the abuse he seems to crave. Well, to me he’s a nothing, just like I thought he was a nothing after those stupid emails. As far as I’m concerned, he can go pound sand. Or pound mud for that matter. Ta ta!
I know you have some personal work to do, but this doesn’t change the fact that you are the most popular blogger in Alaska. Actually, you’ve probably gone beyond that and will give any blogger site down south a run for their hits. I look forward to many months and years of AKM and Mudflats – so don’t stop now! Juneau loves you!
I think we are overloading this site. I’m suddenly having a heck of a time getting on here. Celtic Diva just commented that she has a post about this coming soon.
AKM – I read your blog daily. I can not tell you what a comfort your writing was to me as our nation approached election day with such a big choice before us. I continued to read your blog after the election.. because I love your writing. If you decide to write a book, put me down for 3 copies. I hope now that Doogan has outed you, we get to see you on the Rachel Maddow show.
I’m off now, to send a politely-worded email to Mr. Doogan, that wretched man.
Bonnie in Texas
I can’t talk. We all stand with you — you know that. This is beyond anything. Will contact Doogan. Let us know what else we can do. You are loved.
Just had an idea… Is Doogone (sic) using his State issued Computer? ON State time? If so, he can be written up in an ethics complaint, I believe…
PLEASE don’t stop blogging. I read your site every day, for sanity.
My youngest daughter just explained to me that <3 means a heart – duh! <3′s to you, from us mudpuppies!
AKM … thanks for being you.
Dearest AKM,
I simply cannot put many words together right now. I have been concerned as stated on Shannyn’s blog for your safety, especially with all the negative blogs and posts about GINO lately. This is a total outrage and an invasion of privacy. Doogan has sealed his political fate, and that gives me some comfort.
I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I know after careful reflection, you will know what to do. Do all Mudpups need to start a legal fund for you? Please know that we will not take this lying down. Let’s all regroup and think how best to continue, besides the obvious emails to Doogan.
Please AKM take care and let us know what we can do.
@Biglake (13:34:53) :
I am furious. There must be something in the air down there in Juneau to make Doogan go over the top as he has done.
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Neighbor-
our air is fine here in Juneau…just like yours ( have an Aunt and cousins in your neighborhood:-) )
Mr Doogan obviously has a problem with thinking getting hired as a Rep for his district made him a king or something more important than a public servant.
We see some of that here… we usually keep our mouths shut about how silly and puffed up some of these folks get.
NOT this time- !
Mr Doogan’s likeness will be joining the Poo Hall of Shame .
Soon, very soon.
Guys, do you think this was part of a set up for when Faux Crap News is up there? low, low, low……..get him out of office.
Dear Jeanne,
Your writing is extraordinary and I am one of your daily readers grateful for the clarity of your insight and the integrity of your passion. You have effectively challenged powerful people and held them accountable. In doing so, you have established yourself as an extremely valuable commentator. You are in the same league as Paul Krugman, Gail Collins and Frank Rich.
We need writers like you to continue to open our eyes. To continue to put pressure on government and business concerning the Chevron tank farm, for instance. Concerning the still hidden cost of the Exxon-Valdez catastrophe. To point out that it was lack of regulation that allowed the captain of the tanker to be in that place at that time, drunk and dangerous. You have the unique capacity to see beyond the immediate and to uncover causes.
It has been an honor to have been one of your readers. I hope you continue to write with as much vim and vigor as you have until now. But I understand the need for safety and the protection of family. It is extraordinary that we live in a country where we feel a need to be anonymous in order to challenge authority and to speak the truth. Is this actually the 21st century?
My best wishes,
Marilyn Hazelton
Allentown, PA
AKM,
I’m honestly sorry to hear this has happened. I also blog anonymously, though for different reasons. And I’m ideologically opposed to just about everything you write.
But to be outed by a government official is a violation of fundamental freedoms, and is just plain wrong. It was wrong when it was done to Joe the Plumber, and it’s just as wrong when it’s done to you.
We can disagree but at the end of the day we’re all Americans. I’m hoping that you don’t face any negative consequences because of this.
Videmus Omnia
Conservatives4Palin.com
Hi AKM, Been coming here since SP was McCain’s choice for VP.
I’ve learned so much about your state both from you and your fellow Alaskans. I’m deeply appreciative of the time you’ve spent on this blog and the loving view of AK you’ve given this Floridian.
I come here almost every day to see what is happening in AK and to reaffirm the fact that every state has their own political problems and every one of us are responsible to the great states we live in….it makes me feel like we’re all united, you know? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve sent links to your posts to family & friends, because what you have to say is important and we all need to hear from one another. We need to support each other.
It would be gravely disappointing if you were no longer here…this is THE meeting place!
Having said that, you need to do what’s best for your family and so all will understand whatever decision you make.
Mr. Doogan should be shown the same respect he gave to you…absolutely none.
Rep Doogan (along with Senator French and Rep Holmes) will be at the Spenard Rec Center this Saturday from 1-3 for a Community Pizza Party. Just saying . . .
Perhaps the gov promised him that post that should have been filled by Kertulla……………..
Look for back-door dealings that involve Doogan getting ahead (at least in his little mind.)
I guess Mike Doogan has never heard of “The Federal Papers” and a group of authors who wrote anonymously under the pseudonym of Publius. Those anonymous writers had no small part in getting the United States Constitution ratified. Writing anonymously is a tradition stretching back as far as written language itself.
AKM Sue baby sue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Make that “The Federalist Papers”. Error due to comment written in haste while angry.
Dear AKM,
I write this post with tears running down my face.
I was thrilled to find mudflats and stop by several times a day.
I don’t post much I am not a great communicator or speller for that matter.
I find Mr. Doogans actions to be appalling.
I hope we don’t lose you but do understand you have your life to protect.
Thank You for bringing us your voice and allowing our input.
Cathy Zeitler
Manley Hot Springs, Alaska
time to find a progressive to run for Spenard’s seat!
shannynmoore.wordpress.com
AKM, look for the best book deal and take talk show offerings from those you respect, it just occurred to me you are gonna be hounded by the media. Go for the gusto and make this work for you. You are an amazing writer and blogger! We all heart you already and will heart you even more as this unfolds. Get a publicist agent.
Doogan has handed you a golden egg, lol, the stupid dimwit. HA and just cooked his political career, choice! Your gonna be famous and your apart of history, and millions heart you! This is what movies are made of, lol.
I stand with you.
I’m finding it difficult to express myself with out profanity, so I’ll stop here.
I, too, read your blog every day, and absolutely love your insight into Alaskan politics. With Mudflats, you have invented a truly open and transparent venue to discuss those that do not want to be discussed. To me, this experience has been kinda like community mind organizing and so very, very informative. Thank you so much for what you have done. You are one of a kind. Peace to you and your family and all Mudflatters out there.
Mike Doogan is a Cunt!
I just called MSNBC…they are on it.
Please contact Rep. Doogan an email and tell him how you feel. Remember, he works for The People, not the other way around. Let him know that in America we have a Constitution and the First Amendment.
email: Rep.Mike.Doogan@legis.state.ak.us
PHONE: (907) 465-4998
FAX: (907) 465-4419
ADDRESS: AK State Capitol
Room # 112
Juneau, AK 99801
akm: Please don’t go! Don’t let this weeny-brained ignoramus stifle your voice. Your perspective on all things Alaskan (and just plain all things that are good and decent) needs to be heard. We need you!
Actually what I see as your real problem is that you might become very famous. You are legendary in the progressive blog world and that, as Palin knows but won’t admit, is a very big world.
And quite honestly I still haven’t a clue who you are even knowing your name. I do however know exactly who Mike Doogan is. He is a class one jerk. As you said, he has been exposed, not you.
My sentiments have already been posted by other mudpuppies, but I agree with that leenie17, that your writing is inspired and has been a positive force in the universe! I also think that you should consider running for public office, I can’t imagine a candidate more thoughtful, insightful,intelligent, balanced and optimistic. We would all hate to lose our daily dose of mud due to bullying, and it does make you wonder what drove this man to such base behavior? Sure seems “Palinesque” to me.
penny
AKM – take the time you need to regroup, rethink, and recharge. You’ve been at this awhile and probably need a break anyway. Let us watch your back (and front and sides too!) from the wingnuts like Doogan. Your outlook and input is valuable and immense – the support you’ve provided to the folks in your state as well across this country is beyond compare and the voice(s) you represent scares the hell out of littleminded politicans like Doogan.
To Doogan – who will be receiving, I hope, an avalanche of emails and letters from all anonymous bloggers everywhere – you have been weighed, you have been measured, and you have been found wanting. And you are not a Democrat spelled with a capital D or a lowercase d. You, “sir”, are quite simply, an empty douchebag. Don’t like what I’ll write to you Doogan? Don’t worry – I plan to give you my full name and address. Bring it on, little man, bring it on!
I rarely comment, but I often read.
Doogan is trying to get you to stop, don’t give him the satisfaction. You have never published libel or slander, only the truth.
Doogan has violated your 1st amendment right, Freedom of the press, The Supreme Court has made clear that anonymous speech deserves First Amendment protection, that has been upheld by the supreme court in Talley vs California.
If you feel that by unmasking you Doogan has put you or your family in danger, then you do have legal recourse.
I would contact the ACLU and let them know what he has done.
Please contact Rep. Doogan an email and tell him how you feel. Remember, he works for The People, not the other way around. Let him know that in America we have a Constitution and the First Amendment.
email: Rep.Mike.Doogan (at) legis.state.ak.us
PHONE: (907) 465-4998
FAX: (907) 465-4419
ADDRESS: AK State Capitol
Room # 112
Juneau, AK 99801
i stick my fingers in my ears and poke out my eyes! i don’t want to know your identity! you are still AKM to me; a person who exists on a far higher and more dignified plane than Doogan.
WTF is the matter with these people?!? for as many times as the Party of Palin decries the democartic party as being Nazi’s, it strikes me as rich irony that they use fear and intimidation to exact the same pressure for their political gain/advantage in much the same way as did believers of Goebbles’ propaganda machine.
Freedom of speech and our overall freedom has definitely been infringed upon…I think the ACLU should take this up…we should be allowed to be anonymous online, you never know(doogan) who will be online…there’s a real issue of personal safety How dare they….How dare they….I am incensed that an elected official thinks he has the right to give out the names of anyone for any matter…..HE has no right to do this and we can not give in to this HITLERISH type of government intereference in our lives…the COMMUNIST interference in our lives and in our words…we all need to email this putz Doogan
I would be more than HAPPY to contribute to a legal fund….again, the ACLU needs to be involved….
I feel we need to do something more, our rights have been infringed and the personal safety of others may be a very real consequence of Doogans indifference of our civil libertries….I have to think more…I am going to email Rachel Maddow
GOD BLESS US ALL
Please contact Rep. Doogan an email and tell him how you feel. Remember, he works for The People, not the other way around. Let him know that in America we have a Constitution and the First Amendment.
email: Rep.Mike.Doogan@legis.state.ak.us
@Ripley–looks like the ChAKlie’s Angels need to head to AK to kick some ass!
El Jefe (Charlie)–time to give us our next mission:)
AKM, I am so sorry, and a bit worried for you.
This idiot politician should realize that you are such an excellent writer that your chosing to remain anonymous was giving up recognition, status and probably lucrative writing opportunities. Ironically, you have been more meticulous in selecting the areas where you were critical and avoiding others than many writers. Doogan knows perfecty well there’s a potential pogrom here.
This is timed with the Fox News attack on bloggers- I think it will backfire- they were better off with the imaginary pyjama clad basement dweller than the smart, delightful people they will reveal.
I sent my sympathy to Linda by donation- will do this here too!
My e-mail to Mike Doogan. It was the least I could do for you Jeanne.
Mike,
I really thought you were going to be different from other politicians when you got elected. Now I see you’re just like the rest. You don’t trust the people you work for.
There are many more valid reasons than fear of reprisal for some bloggers wanting to remain anonymous but fear of reprisal is also a valid reason. Just like sources sometimes want to remain anonymous when they give their stories to reporters. You being a writer should understand that. There are also a lot of crazies in the world and a lot of them lurk on the internet. If someone wants to protect their privacy so every stalker online can’t look them up, that is their business. Why do you think famous people go to great lengths to protect their privacy? So they or their families don’t end up like John Lennon or Rebecca Schaeffer. Maybe they don’t want someone putting pressure on their boss because of their opinion? Does any of this matter to you? Apperently not!
Do you think Government officials don’t like to hide things? When are we going to see the evidence in the Troopergate investigation? It should be public knowledge.
And lastly, you used an anoymous source to out Jeanne Chilton. Are you going to “out” your anonymous source? Or are you a complete hypocrite?
Rick Bray
Deb (13:11:38) :
To Martha- Were it not for an anonymous source, we would never have known about Watergate and the criminal activity going on there. So, YES, one may make accusations and reports about a public figure anonymously.
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Silly girl!!
Those comments were Doogans reply to Terise ! Please re-read Terise original and my posts;
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Terise (12:44:06) :
I just wrote to Mike Doogan and got a response only minutes later. Someone is a little defensive.
Here it is:
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:07 PM
To: Rep. Mike Doogan
Subject: Bloggers
Rep. Doogan,
I have never in my life written to a Representative before but I feel
compelled now.
I don’t understand why you felt the need to “out” the writer of the Mudflats
Blog, but in my book your actions are about on the level of Eddie Burke
releasing phone number over the air.
I know you don’t feel it, but I just have to say it – Shame on you!!!
Terise n’ha Caitriona
Anchorage, Alaska
Sent Friday, March 27, 2009 1:10pm
So you subscribe to the theory that someone can make relentless attacks on a public figure while hiding her identity? Defend that position if you can.
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My reply
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Terise (12:44:06) :
So you subscribe to the theory that someone can make relentless attacks on a public figure while hiding her identity? Defend that position if you can.
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RELENTLESS ATTACKS???????????????
What “relentless attacks?
Doogan sounds JUST LIKE Sarah Palin!
DEFEND THAT POSITION IF YOU CAN????????????
Defend yourself voter!! IF you can…..mwaaaaaaaahahaha, twirling mustache.
Now he sounds like Snidley Whiplash!
Doogan is obviously as unbalanced as Palin.
What a way to reply to a voter.
If enough Alaskans write to Doogan, I’m sure he will have a meltdown! Please keep all replies you get, so you can make them public.
“So the Mudflats Forum was born, run by a team of administrators and moderators who all work very hard for nothing but gratitude. ‘
Maybe these folks can collect responses mudpuppies get from Doogan, so that he may expose himself to the fullest.
Yay, people are at least putting their names on posts and I want to check links to bloggers and see if they are too! If there are enough of us that are not anonymous then no one would have the time to hunt us all down and try to quiet us! Think of it, we are standing behind what we say with a name and email, just as Jeanne has been forced to do!
Let’s have the biggest “COMING OUT” party since, well, Elton John or George Michael decided to tell the world that they were gay!
Strength in numbers mudflatters! Don’t be afraid to put a name and email towards what you believe in.
And I’m with Bella –
After the grieving, embrace it. In some ways it may offer freedom. Not to mention the fact that you may be offered opportunities to advance some causes near & dear in venues that would not previously have been an option.
I would not have wished this on you, or any other, for anything in the world. I hope that there are ethical repercussions for doogan (he no longer deserves an uppercase D). I’ve sent out an email to my sister & brother-in-law (in your district doogan! A doctor & a teacher, lots of friends & neighbors!) as well as other family members, asking that they put out the word of his reprehensible behavior. Perhaps there can be an anti-doogan rally on Saturday at the Rec Center so that he can see that his actions have repercussions. Put me down for attendance, I would gladly forgo the plans we have to attend it!
Save all of the hate mail that you receive & record any awful phone messages, then use them to file a complaint against doogan!
Doogan has done a despicable thing. I hope he’s over his petty power trip and soon discovers the consequences of his actions. More importantly, I hope there are no negative consequences for you and and family. I couldn’t be more disgusted.
Please contact Rep. Doogan. Send him an email and/or call his office and tell him how you feel. Remember, he works for The People, not the other way around. Let him know that in America we have a Constitution and the First Amendment.
email: Rep.Mike.Doogan@legis.state.ak.us
PHONE: (907) 465-4998
I just cranked “I won’t back down” by Tom Petty LOUD. I’m a 6’2″ 225lb. semi-redneck mudpuppie and I’m about to burst into tears…………..do what you gotta do…..I for one am begging you to stay. I would love to pimp slap his ass thru the sheetrock !!
Please contact Rep. Doogan. Send him an email and/or call his office and tell him how you feel. Remember, he works for The People, not the other way around. Let him know that in America we have a Constitution and the First Amendment.
email: Rep.Mike.Doogan@legis.state.ak.us
phone: 907-465-4998
Please contact Rep. Doogan. Send him an email and/or call his office and tell him how you feel. Remember, he works for The People, not the other way around. Let him know that in America we have a Constitution and the First Amendment.
email: Rep.Mike.Doogan@legis.state.ak.us
phone: 907.465.4998
Ditto what everybody is saying! Not only that, his books SUCK! He’s no Dana Stabenow!
Perhaps Dookie and LIEberman should start their own political party. The Small D’s… emphasis on “Small”. It sucks that AK and CT have something like this in common… fake Democrats.
I’d much rather think that they have in common, articulate, intelligent and lovely women! Woot!
Dear AKM, I am so sad, so sad. What a violation has been heaped upon you by an elected official no less. Like many I discovered you the day Sarah Palin was chosen to run with McCain. I wanted to know something about her and when I googled, I found Mudflats, and have been a daily (many times a day) reader ever since. Many times I have told friends that I think the Alaska bloggers are truly heroic and probably helped save our country from Sarah and John. That you were already there with the true story at that time is truly miraculous. Without your stories, told so on-point, she could have gotten much closer to the Oval Office. I thank heavens every day for AKM, Gryphen, Linda, but most of all for AKM.
Your writing is amazing. The way you tell stories is enthralling. I never once thought you were telling anything that was not as true as you were able to determine. Your tone was always truthful, but not angry or vengeful —- not as the other side writes. You deal with the actions of your subjects, not their appearance. You tell us what we need to know in a way that is informative and entertaining as all get out. I hope you continue to do this. If you can’t I will understand.
The Nazis had the same idea as Mike Doogan. What better way to control the spin but through intimidation. Had Hitler made the same statement – you are free to express your opinion, as long as you stand behind it – how would that have worked for the opposition. Just his actions here, coupled with his previous actions proves that he is willing to go to any length to stifle criticism. Some believe in leading through example – some through intimidation. Obviously Mr. Doogan believes intimidation is his cup of tea. He is clearly a man with very low self esteem who feels that his only path is to crush those who disagree – how powerful and self important he must feel today! I guess it has worked well through the ages – Hitler, Saddam…. Well, until people had had enough. Mr. Doogan, you are a small man!
oops…sorry martha
Good on Doogan. Doogan for Governor.
Jeanne – you may be in luck.
Doogan sent his mail from a gci.net.
Their acceptable internet use policy begins with
http://portal.gci.net/acceptable_use_policy
Don’t have time to really go through the contract at the moment, but there may be something to help you here.
I’ll go through it and write you later with more.
Doogan can be in a buttload of trouble, least of all with his own ISP.
AKM,
So sorry!! Much of the personality of this blog has surrounded the mystery of the author. It’s like we all found out about Santa Claus on the same day by a really hateful Grinch!
How did he figure it out? Putting together clues to come to a well thought-out solution?
Or, did he use his authority to get your IP from the company that hosts Mudflats or the security tapes from the Anchorage Hilton bathroom?
Please ask him to explain how he managed to solve this mystery on his own time and out of his own pocket. And WHY!
He probably increased the number of people who subscribe to Google news alerts about him substantially so we’ll be looking for an explanation!
Thanks for everything – past, present & future!
AKM
You’re a wonderful soulful person, which I have the highest respect for.
We love you.
I admire your point of view and feel enrich by your fine contributions and expressions of freedom of speech.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the universe all around us……..
Be well akm, Saga…..saga…….(greece) slowly…….. slowly
and if you think about it, as a democrat he just did the stupidest thing possible to a blog that helped the democratic party the most.
he must be some kind of dumb, drugs, drink involved, eh?……he’s the villiage idiot that somehow got elected, AK ya bess qualify your candidates a whole lot more than ya did with this one.
There are no words to describe the anger I feel towards Mr Doogan. He must be so f*#^ing proud of himself, outing you as if you are a Russian spy, oh pardon me, we are friends with Russia now, an Iraqi spy. I don’t know the man personally, or what he does for a living when he is not “legislating” – but he obviously doesn’t have a conscience.
I understand how this “revelation” may effect your family life, especially living in a RED state with a vengeful SP as Gov. My heart goes out to you and your family.
In the meantime, it is an honor & privledge to meet you Jeanne, I am Nancy J. Weller, and I love being part of your site. Thank you so very very much.
So, so sorry…..What everybody else has said, too. So there! By the way, I also think you are a fabulous writer.
Dear AKM –
Like everyone else, I have loved coming here, reading what you write, and putting in my two cents’ worth. The Palin stuff brought me, but I kept coming back for the thoughtful, insightful commentary you offer on a wide range of subjects. Reading your blog has been an education on a part of the world about which I have known very little.
It’s also a community of smart, funny, people (I think of us all as women, for some reason) who care enough about the world around us to comment on it, and to try to make it better. Look at what we did together to bring the story of the villagers to the world–and food and supplies to the villagers.
There’s a little word that Mr. Doogan needs to learn–or maybe he already knows it, and that’s the reason for his invasive, intrusive stalking (sorry if that’s overstating it, but that’s how it feels right now). The word’s irrelevant. Mr. Doogan’s obsession can only result from a pinched nerve–you have apparently touched one of his sacred cows. You have commented in such a way that you have provoked thought and response. You are relevant. You make a difference. You have made a difference in my life–I am a better writer–and blogger–because of you. Thanks. I hope you keep on, but I understand if you choose not to. How very, very dangerous it feels.
Sherry Wachter
I join with all the others – I am a long time reader but this is my first post. I’ve enjoyed Mudflats for months and check in from Arizona at least twice a day for updates in the incredible saga that is Alaska politics.
This reprehensible slimebag must be shamed.
Has anyone contacted Rachel Maddow directly to pick up this story (if so I apologize).
Her email is rachel@msnbc.com.
Everyone needs to get on this and send her a note about what has happened to our favorite blogger.
@Deb (13:31:34) :
Eddie Burke…
@Sue (13:38:42) :
Yes, yes he is…
AKM
YOU ARE ALASKA!!!!
It makes me so sick that (God, help me but I’ve come to really believe this) MOST politicians (hereafter known as EXCREMENT) actually think that WE work for them.
EXCREMENT, continually and in reckless abound, works only for their own personal interests. EXCREMENT, in partnership with LARGE CORPORATE ENTITIES, (hereafter known as LICE) pillage the countryside while raping the HAVE-NOTs, HAVE-LITTLEs. HAVE-SOMEs, & HAVE A LITTLE BIT MOREs.
Next election, I’m going to wipe a little more EXCREMENT off the bottom of my shoe.
That just as our kids of today say “sucks”! And your Representative deserves to be taken to the wood shed! Too bad I’m not a voter there.
I hope you just keep on keeping on because the more your opinion counts the more the rest of ours does. The more exposure you get from his stupid move the more people will be aware of why so many problems in your State as well as others exist.
He’s a creep!
This is like the “anonymous” hero being outed because someone was jealous ! I’m sorry you didn’t choose your “outing” but it was coming. You’re special and um, if I may be so bold, helped define the course of history. You’re a modern day Tom Paine
( I saw the Federalist papers was taken ) and a Blogger hero 
Nice to meet you !
Dear AKM,
Your blog is a breath of sanity in a world often gone mad. Please keep it up. So many of us have found a community here where none exists in our ‘real’ world.
As for me, I choose to not go to your ‘About’ page and learn the rest of your name. I derive no voyeuristic pleasure from knowing what your real last name is. You are, and will remain AKM to me, just as you originally wished. As MLK so wisely said – It’s the content of your character by which you should be judged. And rest assured – you will not be found lacking in that regard. Too bad the same can’t be said for Mr. Doogan.
jwa ‘Cheney Wolfhound Hussein Palin’
Remember when Tinkerbell got well when everyone said over and over “I believe in fairies”.
Okay, everyone:
“I believe in AKM and all her talent and all her energy and all her creativity.”
It’s real. It’s still there. Believe in it, AKM. We do. We have. We knew you were a real person–with extraordinary abilities. You still are. You are still AKM to all of us.
Doogie, what the heck? You’ve got some amends to make.
I find it very interesting that both you and Celtic Diva were “violated” almost with in a day of each other.
rep. doogan had no right to do what he did. You are not a paid journalist with a responsibility to present both sides of a story equally. We who write and read here everyday do so because we come to a like minded community.
If you or I choose to remain anonymous, that is our right.
It seems that the palin crew is getting mighty desperate. They are attcaking the messenger, not the substance. I went back and read the story about rep. doogan. He appears arrogant and stupid and I use this word for people who should know better but choose not to.
It is also interesting to me that doogan like palin have journalism backgrounds. It appears neither of them took an ethics in journalism class nor do not understand the art of journalism in the truest sense.
they use and abuse the press, which is their right, but they cannot as elected officials, abuse the rights of others.
Please take as long as you need. Please give us a fresh sheet each day and we will carry on with our thoughts and blog to our hearts content!
Didn’t we just finish 8 years of being muzzled and spied on and having our freedom of speech taken away by Bush? Why does Rep. Doogan feel so threatened by you?….what in the world does he hope to accomplish outside of looking like a total Bully?
Please, please don’t let him stop your voice of reason and sanity! You were one of the few threads of hope I held on to during the election and with your truth and humor you have guided thousands of us to ‘believe again’.
Shame on Rep Doogan and Gov. Palin for trying to sabotage your beautiful State, people & wildlife with their jealousy and egos. How much of their ‘theatrics’ and abuse will it take before someone makes them accountable for the path of destruction they are leaving behind?
You do what is safe and best for yourself and family with the knowledge that there are thousands of us in America who hold the utmost respect and gratitude for you!
Thank you!
Methinks GINO’s work; Doogan pawn.
AKMuckraker, I have been here since late fall and I want you to know that your articles have been my all-time favorite. I simply love your story telling, a gift no doubt! You have also provided a community service and have done more for the State of Alaska and world than you know. After all, look at the deserving 2008 choice awards, best political blog. Just like stalking by the news channel, actions are being made to stomp out our freedom of speech rights using the fear factor. Even an “orderly revolution” has been called by some republicans using the fear factor. Well, I am tired of the threat of fear. I have learned to let go and let God. Have a wonderful vacation AKMuckraker, hope to hear from you really soon!!!!
Pups, please remember to ignore Trolls. They are invisible.
AKM – Having lurked without posting since early September, I feel Doo-Doo’s “outing” of yourself to be the actions of an immature bully. Totally consitent with GINO’s modus-operandi, ignore the issue (or is it, don’t understand the issue?), then personalise and attack.
Mudflats has become a daily must read, I value your humour, insite and opinion – along with the perspective and contribution of all the Mudflatters.
Remember: “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” Mahatma Gandi
Look forward to your next post!
Dave
Christchurch
New Zealand
“I come from a land Downunder”
AKM–I have contributed to help progress your blog, and if progressing your blog happens to involve the undoing of this Doogan a**hat, so be it. I trust you completely with my identity and my funds. (I hope the slowness of loading the donation page means that others are on board.) You have the power, AKM, and all the powers of your Mudpuppy Kingdom.
Just posted a comment and it didn’t send. Just to say am appalled and hurt for you, AKM. This Doogan is a spiteful man, and will no doubt be troubled at night for doing this to you. It’s just insane. These guys choose to lead a very public life. You didn’t. He took away your right to stay anonymous.
I’m so sorry this happened.
not my real name
This is where the politicians turn on the people. i hope he gets a lashing form his fellow reps– unless they are seeing what happens and hope to emulate him.
I’m so sorry this happened.
not my real name because
I understand if you stop writting BUT,when I turn on my computer in the morning,this is my very first stop.Has been since MCcain picked the bimbo.Googled her name and here I was.Been coming here ever since.Never missed a day.I’ve laugh,cussed and damn near cried some days.I don’t post very much,just read.So Thank You Mudflats you are one of my heros.
Tami
PS.You have taught me so much about your home state.Oh my Brian mug will be here Tuesday of next week
I hope you will surprise Rep. Doogan by not going anywhere and by continuing to publish your excellent blog. Yours was voted best in the blogger’s choice awards for a reason: you tell the truth, and expose a seamy side of Alaskan politics that the politicians would just as soon keep hidden.
Knowledge is power, which is why Rep. Doogan, Sarah Palin and others are threatened by the truth you tell. The more people know about what is happening in their state, the more informed their choices will be.
I’m so sorry this happened.
not my real name because this info was once published
And Dumbo, also. Dropped his feather. But he could still fly,
AKM, you and Mudflats have been the light in the Alaska wilderness for me and my family. You have been our inspiration, our muse, our source of information, and the place we go for perspective. Let us know how we can help here in Fairbanks.
AKM, I’m so sorry to read this. He had no right and hopefully his little stunt will give his constituents pause when deciding whether to vote for him in the next election.
I’ve not posted before but love your blog and have been here reading since SP was named as McCain’s running mate. She bugged me then but scares the hell out of me now. Thank you so much for educating those of us in the lower 48 as to the “real” Sarah and politics in AK.
My thoughts are with you and your family! Please keep blogging….I have my first cup of coffee with you every day!
AKM
I have enjoyed your site for months. I am sorry that this happened to you and ready to do whatever I can to assist. There are things we can do. You have 1000′s of loyal supporters. If we act together we can have an impact, even if we do not live in Alaska. Give us some direction and we will move.
A copy of my note to Doogan…
You are despicable. I cannot wait to see who runs against you in a primary. I can’t wait to make a donation. I may not get to vote against you, but there are things we can do to hasten your well deserved demise. You are a small person.
Anonymous
Scott MacDougall
Irishgirl (12:37:14) :
I am crying….the bastard!
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Me too……as I am so mad that I don’t know what to do
Diane: Good point regarding the ‘coincidence’ of this ‘outing’ and Celtic Diva’s being harassed.
This is just speculation, but it wouldn’t surprise me if someone or something with the resources (FOX, anyone?) did some investigating to find out the identity of AK Muckraker. How convenient that this information all came out when there are in Anchorage.
I think this was a coordinated effort.
And to follow up on my previous post on Doogan as a democrat shootin the dem party in the foot, this is not making sense. Is he being played by somebody to inflict damage? or is he not a real dem? or has his vote been bought? his ability to damage been bought?
I’d say he had better share who told him AKM’s name, in all fairness to openness that is his reason for doing this. this is just too weird for words.
AKM, you will always be AKM to me and you are an amazing human being. You have a gift and you are using it as you should, don’t be afraid to going further. But I understand the need to assess and take all things in to consideration. It’s just that I totally believe that you are doing what you are meant to be doing. You will always have my support. And I know myself and millions of others will never forget you or the impact you had(have), you were(are) a spring of fresh water in a pristine beautiful setting that still needs it’s protectors.
Hugs to you and all your family! I’d love to meet ya.
I have yet to read all the comments, so if this is a repeat of someone else, I apologize.
I was sputtering at first, although I did notice (to give the devil his due) that at least the email was “politely worded.” “Netically correct” so to speak. (no such thing as “netiquette,” eh? HA!)
If AKM needs to take a little time to think about things, I sure can’t argue that. I hope that it won’t be long before we’re back to reading about the thises and thatses of Alaskan politics as written by AKM in person.
But I don’t live in AK, I won’t have to deal with any fallout from this situation, & I certainly don’t have the right to tell someone else how to deal with … anything, for that matter.
AKM, please know that you have your fans, your supporters and stand with and behind you. You’ve done one helluva job.
Dang, I’m back to sputtering. sigh.
Deb (14:08:02) :
oops…sorry martha
====================
No need to say sorry,(but thanks) I just don’t want to be misunderstood. We are all so very upset here today.
We must get over our emotions (still have my Kleenex near), and post, write to government, media etc. We must do what we can to preserve this blog AND show solidarity for AKM.
As I have said before AKM has GLOBAL support, I do not think even she realizes the amount support she has.
Let us all keep coming up with ideas and getting the word out about what has happened here today.
Cheers everyone!
Martha from Canada
I am so upset at this news. What Doogan has done hurts all of us. AKM, your blog has been a daily stop for me since Palin was foisted upon us all. Your blog is an oasis of great writing, clear thinking, wit, and sanity. I am so grateful to you for this blog and all of your hard work. Please take some satisfaction in having unintentionally exposed some serious character defects in Mr. Doogan. I do hope that Alaskan voters will be offended at the contempt with which he holds them and the arrogance of his actions and get him out of office. I hope that you will find a way to turn this violation to your advantage and I hope that you will continue blogging.
This doogan (I agree w/ SMR – no caps) really did himself a favor with this one! Your site is going to get tons and tons of readers, many new, none of whom care if you are anonymous or not. You are a superstar! Rachel Maddow, here we come (can I go, too, also?)
Doogan is a shmuck……worst person in the world at this moment. Just another pitbull.
Dave just posted his exchange with Doogan today on my site. I pulled some clips…DOOGAN COMPARED OUR MUDFLATS TO THE KKK…SHEETS AND ALL.
shannynmoore.wordpress.com
Doogan is a shmuck……worst person in the world at this moment. Just another pitbull.
On the other hand, you have done our state superior service all these long months.
AKM for governor!
AKM –So sad about this not nice thing happening to you. You’re the Best! Thank you for all the good you are doing. Interesting how so many (including myself) are fearful to attach their real names. That’s part of what I think is wrong with Sarah Palin, she is vindictive and mean.
Please don’t stop …. don’t let them get to you. I just ordered my “I PLAY IN MUD” bumpersticker (I wanted a I’m a MUDPUPPIE, but did not see one available). I read and comment on several blogs. Mudflats is one of my most frequented. The editorials are informative and insightful and the writing is excellent. We have to stay informed. Alaska has come to mean something special to a lot of us in the Lower 48 who knew nothing about what it is like to live there. There is a lot of good (such as the efforts to help the people in Emmanok) that has come from the bloggers’ interest in Alaska over the past few months. I have come to think of you as friends. I have a picture from Celtic Diva’s website as my wallpaper on the computer at my office; I buy Alaska stamps at the Post Office, and soon I will have a Mudflats bumper sticker on my car! Take care. Hope to hear from you real soon. P.S. What can we do?
I phoned Doogan’s office and talked to his office flack. I told him how outraged I was that his boss saw fit to disclose the identity of AKMuckraker. I called Doogan a jackass and told the aide that he could tell his boss, that instead of exulting at his asinine choice, he may find one day that his butt is on the line from an angry vengeful electorate. The only regret I have is admitting I was calling from Houston. I wish I’d told the butthead I was one of his constituents, and I would do everything possible to hang him out to dry. And, no, I chose not to give my name…let the asshole go figure that one out since he has so damn much time on his hands, when he’s not doing the state’s business, or worrying about the remainder of the legislative session, or damage from the blowing of Mt. Redoubt, or contemplating the idiocy of Palin’s refusal to meet and discuss the stimulus millions at the scheduled meeting she blew off and lied about later…etc.
Go bless you, Madame AKMuckraker. You are the best, and in spite of how bad this looks and feels right now, I’m betting that you will land on your feet, and things will be better than ever, once the shock of all this fades.
Well Jeanne, I guess it’s time to step away from your keyboard, and really show them what your made of.
Hugs and kisses to you and yours.
Frank Letscher
Long Island, NY
AKM: When you read this, and you will, I hope you don’t feel as alone as you must have when you got that first intimidating e-mail from dookie. You are not alone. There is safety in numbers and from what I can tell, there are plenty of Alaskans up there who would jump in front of that bus for you. We are all here, in awayland, but with you in spirit; they in Alaska will keep you safe. Know this.
Ok, that was my last post. On this thread. Really.
Another quick thought (and I may be way off base) but in the interest of freedom and the Constitution: Doogan outed you using his governmental email, right? And he is sending your identity to his constituents? He is doing this from a political platform. My thoughts can’t really get around this, but is this legal? Has he violated your constitutional rights? What is his motive? You were not out to harm him, as you said you disagreed with some of what he said in his words, etc. and you commented on it.
Just in case this got missed – it’s WONDERFUL!
Shannyn Moore on Keith Olbermman tonight!
And I called doogan’s office to call him reprehensible for one thing, left my full name and address and he can just go pound sand. Actually, I think that’s maybe what he’s been doing all along – pounding sand because his writing is so bad (anyone try to read it?) and here is, a state Representative being completely upstaged by a blogger. Ohhhh, I bet this has been bugging him for a long time! SWEET!
One more comment – I’m REALLY pissed at doogan for trying to take the spotlight away from my fourth grade poop jokes. I guess he wants that cool little desk I was using that has the attached table thingy. I left my gum wads there, and lots of cooties so I’ll make sure that they all go right up his snotty nose!
I still don’t get the few on here that have posted “warnings” about outing yourself on your blog profile. I mean really…I think that the tinfoil hats need to be removed from these people, or maybe it is worse than I thought.
If Mudflats has been exposed then why are we all not exposing ourselves as well in a show of solidarity? She’s put herself out there and really how far will people go that don’t agree with us? Sure, there is some stalking via Fox News crews, but how many people can they afford to send out to stalk and harass people that don’t share their views. Just like us here on this blog, most that don’t agree with us are just sitting at the computer expressing their views, not actually going out and stalking and harassing people face to face.
I have 5 dogs that don’t like strangers coming to the door so I’m not going to lose sleep over someone having my email address and name.
Just called Doogan’s office and was told by the twit that answered the phone that it was Doggan’s ‘First Amendment’ right to out ALM.
It took everything in me not to SCREAM at the little twit.
Call Doogan’s office yourself here:
907-465-4998
P.S. Note the perfection that is his state website:
http://house.legis.state.ak.us/doo.php
@Say NO to Palin in Politics (13:19:33) :
Same with him forwarding email names onto the internet! There are privacy laws!
I think he violated AKM right to privacy, on state time, using state property from the state website and I hope he gets slapped with a lawsuit. It is not what he was voted in to do, it is not part of his job description to take a persons right to remain private away!
Call in the ACLU!”
I second this idea….
DOOGAN IS A PUBLIC SERVANT.
AKM is a private citizen… the blog (no matter how widely read) is not a newspaper, it is a “private” discussion/journal.
anonymity in political writing is as old as our Republic- Franklin did it, Jefferson did it MANY of the Founding Fathers and other pamphleteers did it. The internet is the new pamphlet- and the public servants had better get used to the idea.
Also, from another post, it appears he may have violated the service agreement of his ISP.
His tactics will ultimately fail.
I look forward to your next post AKM.
AKM, I am so sorry that your privacy has been violated. The Alaska constitution even as an explicit right to privacy unlike our US constitution so for this to happen our state is horrible. I don’t often post and I was still trying to find the time to figure out the forum. But I loved reading your posts. Your writing style has always been fair, intelligent and engaging. You were even inspiring me to maybe start a blog of my own although mine would focus on economics because that is my area of expertise. I picked up reading your posts this past fall and check the site throughout the day for any new posts. You bring so much light to this mucky thing known as AK politics. I have only been in Alaska a couple of years and it is an amazing place but it is so small in terms of human networks. I can completely understand why you would chose to remain anonymous and it is a complete shame that Rep. Doogan has chosen to take this action. He is not my Representative but I will be contacting his office as an Alaska resident. I wish you the best and as it has been expressed before the work you have done on this blog is very important to many.
About that letter from MCD….the only thing remotely similar to the KKK here is that AKM kills people with laughter & kindness. All the KKK did was kill anyone who was not like them – rat bastards everyone of them! Doofus is a punk and an idiot.
I hope you will find that accolades and admiration will be the results for you after this. You are greatly admired by so, so many of us and I think Mr. Doogan has done himself a great disservice. Does he not realize how many people read your opinions and agree with them and that none of those people thought it was their right to know your real name. Who is he to make this judgement that one must use their own name for blogging and does he somehow think this enhances him? What a silly fool he must be.
I hope you will stick with us but if you cannot, we will support your decision.
Does any politician in Alaska value professionalism or Ethics? Were in the hell
in the hell do these corrupt bastards come from. Does he not realize that now he
has opened the door for more opportunities for you take up offers, while he was
acting as a peeping tom. I was glad to see Donna’s advice (above). These people think they can do what they want w/o any repercussions.
I love your site and would sorely miss you. But I do understand you have others
to think about (family) so in other words, do what is right for you. As others said
you will always be AKM to me. I will be sending an e-mail to this idiot just like
everyone else. I will be behind any decision you make, but you can bet your
sweet ass I am going to pass this on to anybody I can and to anybody that will listen.
Teresa (Tewise-Cherokee)
Athens, Ga.
Hi AKM,
this is Patrick from the palindeception blog. All of us here at palindeception were shocked to learn that your identity has been revealed.
Doogan is an a**hole!! And Mudflats has to continue!
AKM, you are one of the greatest bloggers around, on one level with someone like Andrew Sullivan, in my opinion. You have the natural gift for blogging, and also a faithful and constantly growing readership. I personally think that you should make this blog your main profession – put more adverts on it, I am sure that everybody will understand that. I think it would work. Maybe I am naive…? I really think that you should become “a full-time blogger”.
Hopefully “the baby” should be on the agenda again very soon – I know it has become a bit quiet on the palindeception blog recently, but as you can see from the “teaser” we posted today, it will get very interesting indeed! I am sure that many of you would like to know for example what Bristol wrote on myspace in 2007…stay tuned.
AKM, please check your email asap.
patrick12344 (at) yahoo.com
AKM….I say, “Off with the gloves”! Now is the time to really kick some A$$. Talk to Phillip Munger or Andrew Halcro and move forward. They think that by exposing you, then they can bully you…not true. Keep up the good fight, don’t back down and remember, other bloggers have identified themselves and they continue to blog away. I am taking up issue though with these people who are coming after the female bloggers. Queen Taliban Gino plays the victim card due to her gender, but she tends to really go after the female bloggers and backs away from the male bloggers….why is that?
God that Mike Doogan….WHAT A DOUCHE BAG!!! Sorry it’s the Southeast Alaska girl in me comin out….and once again, I salute him with the finger.
wow, AKM.
your writings have been so helpful to me the past 6 months or so -
whenever i’ve gotten overwhelmed with schoolwork i’ve come onto your site -
and you never fail to thrill, inspire, and inform – and usually with a laugh (aka brian the moose.)
i am so sorry this is happening to you, and wish you nothing but the best, whichever road you choose to take from this point on.
cheers to you, AKM. cheers to you.
Take your break, Muckraker, but when you return return with a vengeance.
Your impact ranges farther than you probably imagine. I live in North Carolina and you are among my top daily reads. I’ve long been impressed with your tenacity, wisdom and wit.
Your state needs you. Hell, this nation needs you.
And guys like Doogan, we all know what happens to bullies. They may think they’re on top in the playground, but once school is out they always end up as the pudgy guy stuck in middle management.
I think a political reckoning will come that guy’s way. And he’ll be landed in obscurity as quick as you can say, “Brian.”
Godspeed, my dear.
AKM, (you will always be that to me) I am truly sorry this cretin did this to you. I have also been here on Mudflats since the scary pick of Gino for VP and have become more politically savvy because of you. I have enjoyed your sense of humor as well as your informative information concerning Alaska and its politics. I check mudflats several times a day and night.
I want to thank you for all that you do to bring truth to us globally. I am sending hugs and prayers out to your and your family. So, take all the time out you need to but I truly hope that you are able to continue enpowering us with your wealth of knowledge and compassion.
And to you Doo-doo, bring it on! We Mudpups got something for the likes of you!!!
We love you AKM. You have created a warm, witty community which is an oasis in the desert for many.
When the dust clears, I KNOW that something GOOD will come from this.
Be assured.
Thank you.
AKM,
Long time reader but not much on posting…however..after reading this last one,,, I just wanted to say Thank You for all the information, the laughs and the tears from reading Mudflats.
I too had no idea what a “SP” was last year so I found you. I had no idea the rural residents were in such terrible shape so after many tears I tried to help.
You have made such a difference to so many. After the last 8 years we finally have a voice again with you, Celtic Dive and our New President.
Stay safe and know that you have made such a difference and you are loved.
Guess I will go and put on my jammies and send an email to doogan.
I just took on some elected officials last week here in Ca so I am primed…HA.
karma is a B@%$ and he’ll get his….hope his e-mail inbox explodes
Just like the emails he sent back to his constituents, this is extremely petty. Guess I will have to consider that all of us anonymous people may be under scrutiny. Sometimes we prefer it – not because we are ‘hiding’ but because the ideas we are talking about are more important than who we are, and we aren’t craving attention so don’t feel any need to be visible. If information is factual, or at least clearly stated as one person’s opinion, and the writer chooses to express themselves anonymously, then it is no one else’s business who they may be.
Mike Doogan has exposed himself as a shameful bully who should never again be permitted to represent free thinking, free willed people. Shame on him!
I am so sorry that he felt the need to do this.
He did it to make you uncomfortable
He did it to make you stop
It must feel like you are now walking around naked in public–exposed and feeling violated.
I know how hard it is to be the “stealth” liberal in a den of conservatives
you feel like it will change your relationship with everyone if only they knew your views and opinions.
But you are a hero to many many people
you write extremely well, and it is a pleasure to hear about your adventures and opinions.
I wish there were more of you and less of Them.
I found your blog the day after Palin was nominated and I have been reading it daily since! I am sorry this happened. Please do what is best for you and your family, but know you have thousands of faithful supporters. I really hope you continue this political blog.
Dear AKM, Another addicted fan delurking today to let you know how much I appreciate your voice and this site. You have informed, inspired and amused me since your “What Is McCain Thinking” post on that fateful day. I do take issue with your description of yourself…..you are, indeed, a writer…an exceptional writer. I have been impressed by your blog and the intelligent, kind and witty community that is the mudpuppies.
I sincerely hope this outrageous ‘outing’ will not silence you. Sending love, peace, and wishes that this will end up hugely benefitting you in some unforeseeable way.
Well – we know who will be on KO’s worst person next week , don’t we ?? Ladies – let’s go over what we do know. Doogan is an immature drunk. He exhibits bad judgement. Perhaps there was some extortion involved here. Those AIP punks are an evil lot. I believe someone or something made him do this. Pictures , video ?? Find out if he has farm animals.
I am SO sorry. What an asshat! He’s behaving like a bully on the playground but he’s playing with your safety.
I have been emailing back and forth most of the afternoon with Douchegan. I posted all of them in the comments over on Shannyn Moore’s blog shannynmoore.wordpress.com and have been sitting at this computer way to long today to copy paste all that stuff again.
I’ve just called his office and a very nice assistant agreed to pass on the message that due to Doogan’s unmasking of Jeanne, I will be making contributions to anyone in future who runs against Doogan. Because vigilante activism against individual constituents is unnecessary and creepy and actually quite threatening.
Jeanne, you’ve been a voice of sanity up there in the wilderness, and I hope you keep writing. Anyone looking to contact Doogan should do so politely and firmly, and remember that the office staff are not the enemy.
If there are any animals involved in this matter pertaining to Mike Doogan……….well…..it won’t be a pleasant day of reckoning for him.
Please don’t leave us…we need your perspective…especially now…
You said it better than anyone could have. He exposed himself.
HUGZZZ AKM
“First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win.” — Mahatma Gandhi
I know you feel disheartened at present, but we need your clear voice, insight and pithy perspective. How would we have known about the need in Emmonak without you? How would we have grown such a community all over the world if not for you? Step back, take a deep breath, and then please return, if you find that you can. I don’t think I can go on without knowing how Brian is. I’m crying right now. (((AKM))).
Georgette Stringer
Staten Island, NY
I am outraged at the shameful and irresponsible behavior of Rep. Doogan. If you, Mr. Doogan, cannot hear or accept criticism from your constituents, you have no business in politics.
A copy of my e-mail to Doogan. I am Maggie McQuaid, formerly of Anchorage, now in southeastern Arizona. “Luck to our friends, confusin to ur enemies.”
Dear Mr. Doogan,
I am no longer an Alaskan, but until today, have continued t subscribe to your e-letter. I lived in the district next to yours, and until today have been a fan and a supporter.
I once thought of you as a thoughtful, decent person. You have disappointed me terribly, and what’s worse, you have betrayed your own better angels.
As I’m sure you know, the Federalist Papers were written anonymously. Had you lived at the time of the Revolutionary War, I suspect you would have outed Hamilton, if you felt it’d curry favor with the authorities. As I’m sure you know, Bob Woodward respected the anonymity of Deep Throat until that person’s death. You may pride yourself on being a journalist, but you’ve certainly proven you are no Bob Woodward.
I have no idea if you are capable of feeling any remorse or shame over your actions. Rest assured I am ashamed of you, and yu make me very grateful that I no longer live in Alaska and under the leadership of persons such as yourself.
Maggie McQuaid
(the “anonymouus” suppoorter who once sent you $50.00 in your first campaign)
Bisbee, Arizona
No time to read all comments; I am outraged.
What say: We all go to Amazon, sign up and leave one star reviews of all his books. Nothing ugly, mind you.
Then we get all our friends and relatives to do likewise.
Then Doogan can make Amazon reveal the real names of all the reviewers.
I was livid over Valerie Plame and now this. Seems if you have a dissenting opinion someone wants to out you.
AKM – there is nothing like passion to fuel a writer. You have your best work ahead of you.
That email to Doogan at gci.net didn’t work for me–twice. I finally used one I found on the State of Alaska website.
First: Thank you for starting the blog in the first place. It energized me and got me involved in politics again. It has provided me with, well, hours of wonderful housework procrastination as well as making my brain pop with creativity.
Second: This could be a first amendment issue – could be, not sure.
Third: All of us will make sure his name is known and his name is mud. He shouldn’t even consider running for dog catcher in this lifetime.
Dear AKM, you have been a voice in the wilderness, not just for Alaskans, but for folks all over the USA. You write with the clearest thoughts about what is important IN OUR COUNTRY and we have/ can all learn from your posts. I say
“POWER TO THE PEOPLE”! Our founding fathers didn’t want government to have power over the citizenry and the movement to take back our country has started and you have helped to build the momentum with your writing.
While doogan thinks he has power by outing you, the reality is that there are millions more of us than there are politicians and they are struggling to figure out what to do and are clearly acting out in frustration. (Do not think that I am condoning his actions in any way) . We need to continue to express ourselves at every chance to every government official. Silence sends a message. Did I say POWER TO THE PEOPLE???? doogan may be in AK, but we have our own doogans in Buffalo, NY, they just go by a differnt name.
I’m signing my name to this one, it’s something we should all do in solidarity to AKM.
Joanne Janicki
Buffalo, NY
What Mike Doogan did was wrong. AKM, you have done nothing wrong.
Don’t stop AKM that’s just what he wants you to do.
Hello…..I’m new to this blog and have been sitting here reading all the posts about Mike Doogan giving out the name of this blogs creator…..what a rotten thing to do. It sounds like you are all a very cordial and happy group. This blog actually caught my eye on, I hate to say it, Gretawire. So I checked it out and have been following a little, but this is my first comment.
It was nice to find a blog that tells what is really going on in Alaska and with Sarah Palin. When she first came on the scene…..my thoughts were OMG the GOP is NOT REALLY going to run her on the ticket with McCain. Well….much to the shock of many people they did.
I am so disgusted with all the reporting of her (especially Greta’s obsession with her and trying so hard to defend her at every turn)…..also very tired of the articles continually saying “the people that don’t like her are jealous.” She is absolutely NOT qualified in any, way, shape or form to be in politics on any level IMO….
Hope to be back soon….have to run, but have a nice