Life’s a Political Feast, and I Just Nabbed a Tasty Dessert.
In life, we’re all dealt a certain hand. We each have different gifts, challenges and abilities. Same goes for politics. We’re all dealing with different players on a local, and state level. It’s like a big political feast, and we each have our own plate.
At the big long banquet table, as an Alaskan, I’ve always felt that my plate has been chock full. It’s almost embarrassing really. Other states keep looking at me and my giant heaping pile of steaming vittles with a tinge of disgust. I don’t blame them. My mother would look at my plate and tell me that my eyes were bigger than my stomach, but I would tell her that I don’t have control over portion size. It’s all dished out for me, whether I want it or not.
And usually, after I’ve digested a few bites, someone comes along and fills the plate back up again. I could be sitting here 24/7 and never run out of something to eat. I certainly have no reason to be looking at stuff on other people’s plates and asking for a bite. My plate is way too full.
But, I have to tell you. Every once in a while, I look over next to me and I see my neighbor’s plate of food, and I’m tempted. At this dinner party, I happen to be sitting next to Illinois. So far, I’ve been able to look away and concentrate on my own plate, which is usually the fullest at the table, but today…. it’s just too tempting. I am coveting my neighbor’s politics.
So, while Illinois is in rapt conversation with someone across the table, I’m going to reach over real quick and steal a little bite of that yummy looking dessert right off the plate. I hope they don’t mind.
That delightful blog-inspiring, scrumptious gooey political morsel of which I speak? Of course, you know, it’s Rod Blagojevich.
According to a 75-page, wide-ranging federal indictment returned [today], Blagojevich, who won office by preaching reform and renewal, presided over a “criminal enterprise” during his six years as governor — with the help of his older brother and others.
[snip]
The former governor is alleged to have used his office to try to make cash off of state appointments and state business in exchange for passing legislation and other official government actions.
(I put on a pair of Mickey Mouse ears and use my best TV announcer voice) HEY, Rod Blagojevich! You’ve just been served with a 19-count federal indictment! What are you going to do NOW? Oh wait….you’re already there.
“I’m saddened and hurt, but I am not surprised by the indictment,” said Rod Blagojevich, who was vacationing in Disney World. “I am innocent. I now will fight in the courts to clear my name.”
The “innocent one” will have quite a fight on his hands, including charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, extortion, and more, including this little gem:
Threatening to withhold a $2 million state grant to a public school unless a U.S. congressman arranged a political fundraiser for Blagojevich.
Nice.
OK, I’m back to my own plate now. But can you blame me? Thanks for the bite, Illinois. If I ever need to relocate, your state is definitely in the running. (Dabs corner of mouth with napkin)
[Photo of scrumptious and tempting profiteroles, which for our purpose are now "profit-frommyoffice-eroles with warm chocolate sauce, is from Life's a Feast, a very very dangerous blog.]
Blago is in Disney World; Palin’s starring in “Alice in Wonderland”…Walt must be rolling in his grave:-)
Heh, heh, heh. So glad we’re not the only ones! But I hate to admit that I’m originally from IL…yikes!
Yes, I have to stay away from the ‘Life’s a Feast’ blog. It’s killer!
Can’t say as I blame you for wanting to sample your ‘neighbor’s’ repast. I hope the ingredients to that particular recipe can be found in your local market!
And SOON!
AKM, “profit-from-my-office-eroles” is another example of one of the things that makes this blog unique. Nice picture too.
But how did you arrange for Blago to be at Disney World when the indictment came down?
Jindal hasn’t been seen since his trip to Disney World, following his Howdy Doody speech-can’t blame Blago for giving it a try!
..THANKS AKM for all the tasty zingers.
prifot-frommyoffice-eroles teensy typo there?
Awfully glad Jamie’s blog will be getting the extra traffic thanks to Blago! Its a small world after all.
Blago made a deal to be at Dizz World, that way everybody gets air time
So, was Blago wearing an Arctic-Cat Jacket at the time ? Just wondering …
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Having a nice sip of steaming hot coffee to wash down the chocolatey goo (smacking lips)…
I’m wondering if SP and RB went to the same Disney Charm School……
just asking.
OT Meg responds to Levi
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090403/ap_on_re_us/people_bristol_palin
Blago kept the Feds very busy. Wondering if they now have some spare time on their hands. What say we send Fitzgerald et.al. some sturdy yellow boots and warm parkas? And, also, too, a Palinese to English dictionary to deciper the phone taps on the Blackberry.
Here is Blago at Disney World. His wife is kinda bossy.
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Blago_Goes_To_Disney_World_Chicago.html
I know I should be building proverbial bonfires about Rod Blagojevech but I…JUST CAN’T STOP LAUGHING! He’s a criminal and a world-class A-hole but above all he is a buffoon!
So much of what he did was with zero sense of guile, and he continues to be totally unapologetic. He even acts like…he didn’t do anything wrong. It’s what the shrink played by B.D. Wong on TV calls “pure psychopath”.
“We’re disappointed that Levi and his family, in a quest for fame, attention and fortune, are engaging in flat-out lies, gross exaggeration, and even distortion of their relationship,” Stapleton said in a statement Friday.
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Wow, just change Levi and his family to Sarah…………
Poor Rod. He doesn’t know that the incompetents that screwed up Ted Steven’s indictment are gone and there are real, really good lawyers at the DoJ who will NOT make the same mistakes when they prosecute him. He hasn’t got a chance.
Personally, I’d like to sit next to New York. I’d take their NYC mayor over mine, any day. And I’d like Kansas’ Governor. Hey…is this a buffet?
I heard about the Blago thing on NPR today… and I thought of Alaska. That’s not good.
Sure hope the prosecutor’s have their ducks in a row on this one!
Oh, and thanks for sharing your dessert with us… they always give you too much, don’t they?
Try Jamie’s Chocolate cake with cinnamon….to die for!!
And it made me forget about the lunatic in the asylum
Speaking of feasting at the political banquet table, what a tasty table you have yourself in AK, my dear AKM. I’ve been addicted to this table for months, and months now. So many tasty morsels, I simply must go on a diet and soon. I can hardly fit into my blog commenter’s pjs as it is. Please, please, don’t make me have to go out and buy the next size.
Peach a/k/a Lance the Boil aka Crust Scramble Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 2:13 PM
“We’re disappointed that Levi and his family, in a quest for fame, attention and fortune, are engaging in flat-out lies, gross exaggeration, and even distortion of their relationship,” Stapleton said in a statement Friday.
——————————————————- Put ‘em all on Jerry Springer and let the fur fly !!
Peach aka Lance the Boil aka Crust Scramble:
I added this little tasy morsel to your comment:
Palin family spokeswoman Meghan Stapleton said Bristol Palin was unaware Johnston would be appearing on “The Tyra Banks Show,” along with his mother, Sherry, and sister, Mercede.
Palins’s head is going to explode!!!
I always get confused with Meg, family spokeswoman? SarahPAC spokeswoman? Govs spokeswoman? Too many hats!!
Re: Levi Johnston’s interview as reported on Yahoo.com:
Palin family spokesperson Meg Stapleton said in a statement Friday:
“We’re disappointed that Levi and his family, in a quest for fame, attention and fortune, are engaging in flat-out lies, gross exaggeration, and even distortion..”
Oh, NO! Say it ain’t so, Meg!! Someone would stoop to engaging in flat-out lies, gross exaggeration, and distortion in a shameless quest for fame, attention, and fortune? Who on earth could stoop so low?!! (Hint: Don’t look in that “Looking Glass”!).
Does this Megalomaniacal Governor of ours have ONE SHRED of credibility left with anyone after this what’s come to pass this week? Can we please begin a recall petition and get this national joke, with the IQ of a turnip, out of office?! Would the State Legislature please call a vote of “No Confidence” before she does any more damage? This administration is an insult to the dignity and the intelligence of the electorate (even the electorate here in Alaska, and that’s saying something…
O/T — Think Progress has a Flashback article about GB no knowing what “G20″ is (while he was still in office) Some witty comments to the article:
“Bush thought it was water until someone clued him in that water is H2O, not G20.”
“G20? BINGO!!”
“What’s G20? You know – usedta be Gatorade.”
“How stupid do you have to be to respect Palin’s intellect?
It seems that really stupid people have great admiration and respect for their fellow dumbasses. I guess they just don’t feel comfortable around smart people.”
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Just my contribution to today’s laugh factor
I just can’t believe you have room for dessert, AKM. Amazing…
austintxNo Gravatar Says:
Put ‘em all on Jerry Springer and let the fur fly !!
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I was thinking maybe ‘Palling Around with the Palins’ reality show, a la Ozzy, after she finishes sabotaging her political career.
I think the only thing left for Meg is to be adopted by the Palins!! She’s in everyone’s business, so why not!!
OT–Today is stimulus $$ deadline for acceptance day. Would that be midnight Washington D.C. time or what precisely? guv? legislators? Alaskans want to know what you’re gonna do….
O.T. I don’t know if this has been mentioned yet; I haven’t read the comments today, however I just saw this article (linked through Huffington Post) and thought you might be interested:
Todd Palin’s half-sister arrested for burglary
http://community.adn.com/adn/node/140107
OT, but I wanted to share this here in case anyone is still wondering about Dorfy and the Senate Seat (ooo, that could be a band name…)
here is the language from the Alaska Statutes as to the filling of a legislative vacancy (emphasis mine):
Article 03. LEGISLATURE
Sec. 15.40.320. Condition and time for filling vacancy by appointment.
When a vacancy occurs in the state legislature, the governor, within 30 days, shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy. However, if the remainder of the term of the predecessor in office will expire or if a vacancy in the state senate will be filled by a special election before the legislature will next meet, convene, or reconvene, the governor may not fill the vacancy.
Sec. 15.40.330. Qualification and confirmation of appointee.
(a) The appointee shall meet the qualifications of a member of the legislature as prescribed in Sec. 2, art. II of the state constitution, shall be a member of the same political party as that which nominated the predecessor in office, and shall be subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the legislature who are members of the same political party which nominated the predecessor in office and of the same house as was the predecessor in office. If the predecessor in office was not nominated by a political party or if no other member of the predecessor’s political party is a member of the predecessor’s house of the legislature, the governor may appoint any qualified person. If the appointee is not a member of a political party, the appointment is not subject to confirmation. If the appointee is a member of a political party, the appointment is subject to confirmation as provided by this section for the confirmation of political party appointees.
(b) A member of a political party is a person who supports the political program of a party. The filing for office of a candidate as an independent or no-party candidate does not preclude a candidate from being a member of a political party. Recognition of an independent or no-party candidate as a member of a party caucus of members of the legislature at the legislative session following the election of the independent or no-party candidate is recognition of that person’s party membership at the time filings were made by party candidates for the preceding general election.
I’m going to be good……I could be tempted.
Midnight in Ireland….oh Dear Lord, hold me back!!
@InJuneau – Wish you wouldn’t post this, it’s been done before. And it has this terrifying sentence: “If the appointee is not a member of a political party, the appointment is not subject to confirmation.”
Had Sarah actually read this she could have had Little Timmy declare himself independent.
Obviously, I’m sure there are plenty of other rules that apply. Just not to GINO of course.
I vote for a special election after this session adjourns with no appointment made that is approved. What say you?
I’m thinking maybe Springer is a little too classy for the Palin’s, just saw the Palin half- sister burglary arrest on Gryphen’s blog. Cannot wait to see what happens tomorrow!
M. Stapletongue is the one who sprinkles the cupcakes Sarah bakes.
glass fragments or poison fudge. Anyone?
It’s like the scene in “Casablanca” when the police chief remarks that he is “shocked, shocked that gambling in going on” while they slip him his cut of the winnings. Growing up in Chicago, we were used to such sayings as, “Vote Early, Vote Often.” A famous alderman responded to charges of corruption by telling everyone, “This town ain’t ready for reform.” For sheer delight in political writing, I recommend our late, great newspaper columnist, Mike Royko, who never ran out of material, and humorously wrote about “hizzoner” the present mayor’s father, who was also Mayor of Chicago. Many of his columns were collected into books, and capture all of the flavor of The Windy City. (It was named for our long winded politicans, not the weather). And, hey, no far looking across the table at our messy plate! You’ve got plenty on yours, too! Glad to see that Mike Doogan can’t shut down your blog— publishing a book of your best will be sweet revenge.
Patrick Fitzgerald is a GOD of citizens. Blago will certainly join the previous Illinois Governor, George Ryan, in prison. Yes, we can!!! With so many Illinoisans jumping around with glee, it’s a wonder that the Madrid Fault hasn’t been activated! Here’s a link to the indictment:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/8757530/Governor-Blagojevich-Indictment
Don’t ya just LUV Legal-Speak???
Alaska Guy, I think that clause only applies if Kim Elton were not a member of any political party.
The coments at c4GINO about Levi on the open thread are hilarious. They range from “no biggie” to “woe, woe, thrice woe”. One said “Don’t let the moonbats (us?) know we are worried, they will get worse, don’t post a thread on this. It’s Friday, it will be forgotten by Monday”. HaHaHa!!
And they don’t even know about Dud’s sister yet!!
West Coast Raven, just like you to toss an appetizer in there with dessert.
You don’t know how happy we in Illinois are! Blago-hate was an equal-party opportunity. It brought us all together. Now we have a very fine man who doing a great job of turning around the Blago disasters in our state. We still don’t have any money. And maybe we might have to pay more in taxes. But Quinn is decent, has always been a voice for the people, and is an environmentalist to boot. He immediately reopened the State parks Blago had shut down, and appointed an actual professional, educated environmentalist to head the DNR.
The big boys may not permit Quinn to get elected in 2 years, but he is just what the state needs now. I am hoping that, after Blago, we will not have to have a permanent room reservation at the big house for our governors.
And did you know? — Obama was my senator FIRST. . . . Had to brag.
I do appreciate your taste, AKM, in politics, in writing, in animals and now, in food! Went to ‘Life’s a Feast,’ copied the entire recipe and pasted it into Word. Am currently reveling in thought of the pictures and in anticipation of a grocery shopping trip for the ingredients. Oh my, they do look like heavenly morsels.
Am looking forward to the day that you can present your very own recipe for ‘Baked Alaska’ in honor of Alaska’s own occasion for celebration.
Carol.Seattle, if you scroll down on the ‘Life’s a Feast’ page, there are 5 other food blogs set out. I made the mistake of visiting all 5, one of which is Italian but there is a google button to translate it to English. I found a few more recipes on these other sites I liked too — Trouble in the Barn!!
See, AK legislators? IL dumped their gov, and they have a history of corruption even longer than yours! If you don’t buck or dump GINO, it’s because you’re getting something out of having her there.
Alaska Guy–Moose Pucky is correct. If YOU would read the Statutes, it would be clear that such an appointment of a non party individual could only be done “If the predecessor in office was not nominated by a political party or if no other member of the predecessor’s political party is a member of the predecessor’s house of the legislature,” Not sure what your problem with me re-posting this anyway. It’s not like it’s not public information, and it serves a a reminder to those discussing this issue. Are you implying that we shouldn’t follow state law in this state?
AKM…love this tidbit! You are soooo clever! Thanks for introducing me to that awesome blog! Yummy….there are lots of wonderful looking recipes in there.
Anyone, where can I read this stuff about Dud’s sis? Thanks.
@InJuneau: Thank you for the citation. I think I have to take back most of a comment I made on the preceding thread. This seems pretty darn clear. BTW, is there also a requirement for the caucus to propose three names, or is that just a tradition?
@Moose Pucky, Alaska Guy: I agree that the last part of the paragraph only applies if the predecessor was not a member of a political party. The first sentence contains “…shall be a member of the same political party as that which nominated the predecessor in office…”, which is pretty clear.
strangelet–thank you, and you’re welcome. I think that it’s “tradition” more than anything else to supply up to three names. Sometimes four have been forwarded (in the case of the replacement of Sen. Drue Pierce, when Ben Stevens was one of four names advanced to Gov. Knowles); for some other appointment (maybe not a legislator) the advancing group gave a list of three names, but they were all the same name. I think there was a case where one name was advanced, Murky asked for more, he was given two more, and he eventually appointed the first name given. I think there have even been cases when just one name was given (just once!) and accepted. It’s an odd process, to be sure.
seattlefan–here you go: http://community.adn.com/adn/node/140107
OT – Those folks at wonkette are a funny bunch……..
http://wonkette.com/407534/new-to-us-palin-relative-diana-arrested-for-constantly-trying-to-rob-some-guy
Be careful when you read the comments………
More arrests in a political family……….
Reported on ADN;
Diana Palin, 35, entered a home near Wasilla’s Multi-Use Sports Complex and attempted to steal cash from the owner’s bedroom, police said.
She also broke into the same house on Tuesday and stole $400, they said.
She was arrested Thursday morning on felony charges of first-degree burglary and misdemeanor charges of criminal trespass and theft, police said. Friday morning, she remained jailed at Mat-Su Pretrial Facility in Palmer in lieu of $10,000 bail and court-approved third party custodian.
IrishGirl, my friend just gave me a recipe for chocolate and stout ice cream. I’m going to try it this weekend.
That picture of the profiteroles made me do it – hehe!
- Non-repentent chocoholic
You’re welcome here in Chicago any time, AKM, but apart from a few tall buildings, this is boring flatland here. And Rod (“the son-in-law also rises”) Blow-Dry can’t compete with your Snow Queen and “First Family” for entertainment value.
@InJuneau (50) – My post was in jest. I had hoped that my last line emphasised that. While I wouldn’t make that argument, I’m not the Governor.
maelewisNo Gravatar Says:
“This town ain’t ready for reform.”
———
And we had Lester Maddox (little upchuck)
That’s part of American greatness, is discrimination. Yes, sir. Inequality, I think, breeds freedom and gives a man opportunity.
Lester Maddox
Honest businessmen should be protected from the unscrupulous consumer.
- Lester Maddox
There’s nothing wrong with the Georgia prison system that a better grade of prisoner wouldn’t cure — Gov. Lester Maddox
Is it too soon to introduce an OJ Simpson like meme regarding Sarah Palin?
“Too cute to prosecute!”
Am I on to something ?
Am I mistaken about the April 3 deadline for stimulus money? Apparently Alaska’s legislators are planning on dealing with this Monday April 6????????
AustinTx, Be careful??? Bottom First P??
I understand the Governors had until Friday to send in a certification letter, and if they didn’t, then the Legislature could. In which case they can’t act until Monday, and only if SP doesn’t send in the letter, which I think she has done.
Yup, the wonkers can be very amusing. I swiped one of their images. GINO’s extended family, aka the Trailer Park Boys cast: http://images.apple.com/pro/video/hartyanddunn/images/image_page1-1.jpg
I believe someone posted earlier that GINO had sent a certification letter.
Sarah sent her letter, to accept some of the money. And “we’re” looking into whether it will create jobs.. bla bla.. the legislature bla bla the legislature…
Sounds like she’s daring Obama to reject it for non-compliance.
She didn’t exactly say what monies, she would or would not accept.
Sounds like mission not accomplished.
Or to put it another way, Dear Teach, I wrote it and I finished it but, no, I don’t have my term paper, my dad has it and will deliver it to you some time soon. Promise.
Yeah, the whole stim $ process is odd. Some “ruling” came down from D.C. saying only govs could take it, and the SC gov. capitulated. Deadline’s supposed to be today. Who the heck knows.
Moose Pucky–where did you see that they’re not planning on dealing with it till Monday?
AlaskaGuy–apologies, snark detector on the blink!
GA Peach a/k/a Lance the Boil aka Crust Scramble – Some good ‘ol boys from Georgia called David Brooks on C-SPAN today.
http://thinkprogress.org/2009/04/03/brooks-obama-fail-stupid/
Well, Alaska Guy, that was about as clear as the mud we wade in every day.
As long as you are clearly clarifying (evil grin), does this qualify as a certification letter?
http://www.conservatives4palin.com/2009/04/palins-masterful-stimulus-letter-to.html
Shows how much I (don’t) know – I thought the picture was of a dessert with “Shell Oil” poured over it!!
In Juneau, check your home E-mail.
O T
If Todd’s Half-Sister arrest at CF4 is not enough to get them riled up over there drop this little ‘ morsel ‘ in their lap… (without a napkin )
Saw it on CNN :” Unanimous ruling: Iowa marriage no longer limited to one man, one woman” . Will Rush and Ann Coulter start bashing Iowans for their Values now…?
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20090403/NEWS/90403010
The Conservatives are becoming sooooo irrelevant….. and they don’t know it.
Alaska Guy, thanks for that clarification. I’m still confused.
And the Palin attack machine revs it’s engine…
Palin family spokeswoman Meghan Stapleton said Bristol Palin was unaware Johnston would be appearing on “The Tyra Banks Show,” along with his mother, Sherry, and sister, Mercede.
“We’re disappointed that Levi and his family, in a quest for fame, attention and fortune, are engaging in flat-out lies, gross exaggeration, and even distortion of their relationship,” Stapleton said in a statement Friday.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090403/ap_on_re_us/people_bristol_palin
Vengeance thy name is woman. Advice to Levi, get a custody agreement in place!
Alaska Guy, do you think this qualifies as a certification letter?
Mr. President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President,
The purpose of this letter is to provide notice that I am accepting those funds available to Alaska under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that create new, private-sector jobs and grow the economy.
I have invited public discussion through the legislative hearing process currently underway on ARRA funds that appear designed to grow government programs or that will impose federal mandates on our state. Federal stimulus spending must not add to strained state budgets nor diminish state sovereignty by imposing mandates, now or in the future.
The law requires that I certify that every dollar of these economic stimulus funds will create jobs and grow the economy. I take that charge seriously. I have forwarded requests to Alaska’s legislators to appropriate hundreds of millions of dollars for infrastructure projects that truly create new private sector jobs and stimulate the economy. Through our budget process, I have also accepted additional Medicaid funds available through ARRA.
We will continue to review the assurances and requirements in the ARRA under each title for receipt of federal economic stimulus funds. The state legislature is fully engaged in the budget process and taking public testimony on the economic stimulus funding to determine the impacts on Alaska’s budget now and in the future when the federal funds are no longer available. It is possible that there will be areas where the state will not choose to apply for funds. These instances will be addressed on a case by case basis.
Pursuant to Title XVI, section 1607 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Pub. L. 111-5 (Feb. 17, 2009)) (“ARRA”), entitled “Additional funding Distribution and Assistance of Appropriate Use of Funds”, I Sarah Palin, the Governor of the State of Alaska, hereby certify that:
1) The State of Alaska will request and use certain funds provided by ARRA with some decisions subject to final determinations based on the legislative appropriations process described in this letter; and
2) Funds will be used to create jobs and promote economic growth.
By making this certification, the State of Alaska is not committed now or in the future, to accept all of the federal funds.
The federal economic stimulus package will have profound, long-term implications. Our citizens and future generations must have the hope of meaningful work and economic opportunity, rather than be burdened by higher taxes and increased national debt.
Sincerely,
Sarah Palin
Governor
I tried to post the link to the above letter, but the spam filter got it–possibly because it’s been posted previously.
@Moose Pucky (#74) – I think it’s a case of wait and see. The letter was in essence a Dem ploy to put pressure on Rep. govenors, (at least as I see it). It didn’t really commit them to anything specific. I still don’t know what options the governors have to accept or reject portions of the money.
Wait and see. Wait and see. Is Alaska in deep doo-doo? Oh, no. Not again.
I think that letter is worthless. I don’t think it gives her any power to do anything. Basically all the certification was intended for was a yes or no regarding accepting the funds. Therefore you only have to read the first paragraph, take that as a yes, and ignore the rest, (which is what I did.
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Moose Pucky–Thanks!
New blogger in AK! http://oneceltsview.blogspot.com/2009/04/sarah-palin-needs-linguist.html?showComment=1238804640000#c4209762924120540710
Okay, let’s assume it’s now in the legislators hands and they are going to talk about the money on Monday. Probably, if you are from Alaska and think Alaska would benefit from the stimulus funds, now would be a good time to contact your Alaska legislators–all 600,000 of you Alaskans!
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20270152,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines
Have fun with this one mudflaters
Not surprised that People has a response so quick from GINO. The reporter who interviewed her when she was first picked by McCain for VP, the interviewer was slobering all over GINO. That relationship continued throughout the campaign. Kissed her butt all the way through the campaign aka biased.
Too bad GINO doesn’t realize that ‘lashing out’ wins no points and garners no friendship.
This beer’s for you, Mr. President.
About that People interview and part of the quote.
Does Sarah in her ” Looking Glass World ‘ forget that all of her previous statements are recorded FOREVER on YouTube the TV or wherever. Remember the Bristol-Greta Faux news piece. Wasn’t Bristols remarks ” abstinence is not practical ” (or feasable..?)
The spin quote they have put out today says..
“Bristol’s focus will remain on raising Tripp, completing her education, and advocating abstinence,”
Bristol, on TV, did NOT advocate abstinence… Meg needs to watch the tape.
I’d rather be ‘worried’ about a Rod Blagojevich any day of the week, then the likes of a sarah palin…….she’s a culture I’ll NEVER understand and I certainly don’t want her ruling over me and my family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe Bristol will write the bestselling book…Mommy Dearest 2
I gotta say, I knew immediately where those profiteroles came from (I read that blog every day). I would recognize them anywhere. I want them! Sorry. I am very food-driven.
As for Blago–he, Palin, Sanford, Jindal, Coleman, Bachmann, and all the other corrupt/crazy pols need to go to an island somewhere and leave the rest of us alone.
As to my post of (#88) I found the tape. She said “abstinence isn’t realistic”.
Someone can email the clip to Meg so she correct her last incorrect statement.
Spin… baby…. Spin ! But were not listening.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMibyADxUbM
OT OT OT Profiteroles
Omigoodnessgracious. I saw, I wanted, I tried it. Called Himself at work to bring home some ice cream, and made ‘em up. Oh my.
I have to say, this was my FIRST time to do puff pastry, and it turned out not bad at all! (Hubby just finished seconds – ha). I used my favorite fudge recipe for the sauce, just didn’t cook it down to fudge is all.
Now if I can do puff pastry and not kill it (I cooled it WELL before adding the eggs), then ANYONE can!
nummies!
Nan, not OT at all! MMMM
Maybe we should send Ted Stevens’ attorneys to help Rob out.
stay tuned and please pass the popcorn…
@AKM – I feel so thrilled and honored to have my “profit-frommyoffice-eroles” gracing today’s post! Thank you from the bottom of my chocolate-filled heart! If I could, I would send you truckloads of these treats!
And too many bad politicians get to stay in office or get off the hook (who mentioned Stevens) because no one calls their questionable actions into question, no one stands up to them! Heavens, this is America and these are elected officials voted into office to represent us and work for us! There should be more people like AKM asking questions and demanding answers.
Thank you, AKM, for being a responsible citizen!
Bristol’s book: Mommy Deerist. (As in headlights)
As a long suffering resident of IL – I’d like to say “AAARRRRGGGHHHHH!!!!!! Disney World??!! Really??!!”
*bangs head on table*
sigh.