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Bedtime in Alaska – This and That

Flyinureye Strikes Again!

Never has anything on Mudflats been quite so amusing, and quite so disturbing at the same time.  I have learned, to my credit, never to be eating or drinking when I open an email from flyinureye!

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Andrew Halcro Leaves the Blogosphere…[sniff]

In a post entitled “The End is Near,” one of Alaska’s most insightful and intelligent bloggers announces he is throwing in the towel.  Nobody believes for a second that he’ll be hanging out in his robe, eating bon bons and drinking grey goose martinis.  He’s got plans, and will hopefully announce sooner than later what they are.  In the meantime, speculation continues.

Rep. Les Gara on Foster Care

I’ve gotten lots of emails asking about the status of the Foster Care reform that Rep. Les Gara has been spearheading.  Here’s his take on how it went this session.  Thanks to all those legislators who support these efforts, and work hard to do good.

Forty-percent of our youth end up homeless when they come out of foster care.  That’s unacceptable.  Our reform effort, which Sen. Bettye Davis is pushing in a parallel Senate bill, made progress this year through the committee process, and Republican John Coghill gave an inspirational speech the last day of session calling for efforts like this to pass next year.  There is good news on this front, but the good news is that of progress in the battle, and not victory yet.  We did secure funds to increase advertising for foster parents – something we have a major shortage of in Alaska .  And this office is pushing a number of volunteer efforts.  We also succeeded in a quiet effort this year to help continuing some important private grant funding for Alaska ’s foster youth and alumni.  The funds support statewide foster youth and alumni peer support and advocacy.  

Levi and the Johnston Clan are Back Again

Pop the corn, and pull the TV close.  This time Levi, Mercede and Sherry will be on Larry King Live Wednesday.  Whatever happens, it’s bound to be the buzz around town again.

It Ain’t Over Yet

How many cars are there on the Corrupt Bastards train?  We’re still not sure, but we do know that there are more to come.  Todays ADN politics blog tells us what we already know, but what we love to hear anyway.  Bring ‘em on!

Emmet Sullivan, the U.S. District Court judge who presided over the failed prosecution of Sen. Ted Stevens and who is now pressing ahead on the contempt investigation of the Stevens prosecution team, ordered that any material turned over to the independent prosecutor he appointed be kept secret.

In an order signed at 6:50 p.m. EDT, Sullivan found that “ongoing investigations” could be impeded by disclosure of “certain investigative files, documents, e-mails, grand jury transcripts, interview notes, interview memoranda and other information.”

Despite the fact that Stevens cannot face the seven felonies that were dropped due to prosecutorial misconduct, he could still be tried for new and different offenses.  The justice department and the even more dreaded IRS are still investigating, and the names of not only Stevens the Elder, but Stevens the Lesser (Ben) and Congressman Don Young are never far from our minds.

Don’t Hate Me…

I hate to tease you with another cliffhanger, but keep your ear to the ground tomorrow because an(clamps hand over own mouth)……

Tune in tomorrow!

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  1. 1
    SMRNo Gravatar says:

    …other ethics complaint will be filed.

    That’s my guess.

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    AlaskaGuyNo Gravatar says:

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    rocketNo Gravatar says:

    It’s either that Redoubt blows its top or Palin does!

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    mwThatOne..No Gravatar says:

    yeah….as if any of us won’t be tuning in anyway! …… I am bound for Kansas City (here I come)…and parts west of there (Great Bend), where my bro has a new coffeeshop. Will be finding the nearest wireless hotspot and shopping for yellow boots in a pretty red area. [Will also be promoting a certain blog when comments are hurled at me about 'where I'm from'.......]

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    Lee323No Gravatar says:

    Agree heartily with your assessment of Andrew Halcrow. Dangit. Wish he’d continue writing!

    Don’t forget to check out Shannyn Moore’s post on HuffPo and leave a comment. We’ve got to keep the Alaskan bloggers on the ascendancy….and keep Palin on the run.

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shannyn-moore/sarah-palin-blames-blogge_b_189786.html

    Salute to “flyinureye”!!!! Hilarious. Genius!

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    Peaceful GrannyNo Gravatar says:

    I couldn’t sleep again as my long time best friend and companion, Sky passed away tonight, so stopped in to see if there might be some late night note that would cheer me up. Thanks again, AKM…. that flyinureye! pic give me a chuckle amongest my tears.

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    Disgustedw/pNo Gravatar says:

    In an ongoing poll of “Most Influential Person” Palin is ranking 81st place with Bernie Madoff in 82nd place right behind her. She has a rating of “4″ out of 100. I guess that says it all.

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    UK LadyNo Gravatar says:

    Good grief – it just couldn’t be another ethics complaint!, maybe a joint statement from both sides of the aisle saying the can’t work with the tantrummy.

    mwthat one – have a lovely time.

    Peaceful Granny – So sorry sweetheart :cry:

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    PhysicsmomNo Gravatar says:

    {{{{{Peaceful Granny}}}}}

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    PhysicsmomNo Gravatar says:

    Okay, flyinyreye, that’s just disturbing! Goodnight everyone.

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    deistNo Gravatar says:

    I hope this isn’t related to some information I gave to someone Mudflats knows– we’ll see– if so I’d feel outed as bad or worse than Mudflats.

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    moseyonNo Gravatar says:

    Kos is reporting the same thing. Well I don’t know if its the same thing but
    Kos put out a teaser also. About 9 am will announce it.

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    Impeach/recall… recall/impeach…

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    TucsonSceneNo Gravatar says:

    Where is Kos teasing an announcement? Can you link, please?

    If it is a recall petition, nice timing with the Larry King Levi appearance, eh?

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    UK LadyNo Gravatar says:

    SP resigning?

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    austintxNo Gravatar says:

    Peaceful Granny – Hang in there !! Come see the fun that AKM is teasing us with……..hopefully that will put a smile on your face.
    flyinyoureye rocks !!
    A lot of times when LK has a guest(s) that has good dirt , an attorney is sitting with them. Now THAT would really chap sarah’s ass to have Rex Butler sitting there also.too.

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    austintxNo Gravatar says:

    Peaceful Granny – Oh – and thanks for the link to the “count down” clock.

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    austintxNo Gravatar says:

    As Mayor of Wasilla , sarah infamously said she would stop when a judge told her to. Uh…..sarah……..if you ever go back to Idaho , I hope you run smack into this judge :

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/21/peter-mcdermott-idaho-jud_n_189735.html

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    Karin in CTNo Gravatar says:

    Big hugs to peaceful granny.

    High fives to flyinyureye.

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    sauerkrautNo Gravatar says:

    The sad fact is that foster kids in this country are assigned the same value as that old couch on the curb. Whenever I hear or read about “foster care reform,” I pucker up because history shows that the kids will experience no improvement in their lives but we’ll all pay more for more of the same. With all the money put into the effort, the kids should experience better lives.

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    sauerkrautNo Gravatar says:

    That picture, btw, is hillarious! It would be funnier if a blogger is standing behind Mad Wayne Anthony delivering the business end of a good paddle to his ample behiney.

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    DianeNo Gravatar says:

    I don’t hate you …..
    but those of us who are 3 hours ahead of you seem to have to wait that much longer!
    I’m sad about Mr. Halcro. I loved his blog. But I did read it AFTER yours!!!!

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    lynnrocketsNo Gravatar says:

    BACK ASS WARD WOMAN
    (sung to the Santana song “Black Magic Woman”)

    She’s a black magic woman
    She’s a black magic woman
    Todd’s got a backassward woman
    Got us so blind we can’t see
    Sarah’s a black magic woman
    And she scares the bejesus out of me

    Don’t turn your back on this lady
    Don’t turn your back on this lady
    Yes, she looks like Rosemary’s Baby
    Wants Alaska to secede
    Don’t turn your back on this lady
    Unless you are with the A.I.G.

    A witch mass going Palin
    A witch mass going Palin
    Yes, she’s a bitchy Sarah Palin
    Repeating, “Drill Baby Drill”
    She likes sacrificial nailin’
    But no birth control pill

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    lynnrocketsNo Gravatar says:

    BEYOND THE BEE (HIVE)
    (sung to the Bobby Darin song “Beyond the Sea”)

    Somewhere beyond the sea
    A country I can see
    The Russian Reds raising their heads
    But they don’t scare me, cuz I’m Palin

    Somewhere down in D.C.
    McCain’s laughing at me
    He doesn’t rejoice his V.P. choice
    And he won’t endorse Sarah Palin

    Its true within my view
    Sometimes just after noon

    I’m not an astronaut
    But I too can see the moon

    I’ll get that damn Levi
    There’s no place he can hide
    Avenged I’ll be, wait till you see
    He’ll not mess again, with the Palins (aahhh)

    (Musical Interlude)

    I know beyond a doubt (uhh)
    I’m there in 2-0-1-2
    I’ll win (I know I’ll win) no looking back
    So says my SarahPac
    But then again they’re dumb vermin
    And I’m yesterday’s Sarah Palin

    No more Palin
    So long Palin
    Bye, bye Palin…
    Move on out Palin

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    the problem child IS MY NAMENo Gravatar says:

    Hugs to you, Peaceful Granny.

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    austintxNo Gravatar says:

    lynnrockets – There you are !! I threw this up yesterday am for your perusal.
    *********************************
    14 austintx Says:
    April 21st, 2009 at 3:27 AM
    lynnrockets – lynnrockets – lynnrockets

    Time to Rock the house !!!

    http://www.poemhunter.com/song/ding-dong-the-witch-is-dead/

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    MonaLisa IS MY NAME!No Gravatar says:

    Cliffhanger?!?! (Arrgghh!)

    (*gets more coffee*)

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    TewiseNo Gravatar says:

    flyinureye got to love it, nobody has your style that is for sure, gg I loved it, I got strangled too I was not expecting to see the head of wharthogg on that body, oh my.

    Peaceful Granny (((hugs))) so sorry to hear, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

    My question about the foster care, what is the problem. Is it the funding, is that why it has no legs to be started? The funding in my opinion could be solved quickly, a lot might not like it but it makes since to me. Here goes: Alaska has great natural resources which belong to all of the citizens, oil being one of these sources. Why not stop giving out those ppd’s(sp, i think that is what it is called) and use the allotted money to improve the foster care system and give resources to this children when it is time for them to make their own way. Would it not be better to let these type of funds support programs for the well being of the citizens. It should be a crime for the willful neglect of these children at the hands of the state, if this neglect happened in a home there would be charges, fines, maybe imprisonment and the child removed.

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    lynnrocketsNo Gravatar says:

    @ austintx:
    I hate to wish harm on anyone, but only if it were true. Politically speaking, of course.

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    Cynamen WinterNo Gravatar says:

    May peace be with you Peaceful Granny…

    And AKM ~ I think that today is the tomorrow that you spoke of yesterday…so go on and spill the jellybeans.
    ;-)

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    EnnealogicNo Gravatar says:

    Hmm.. could it be an announcement that somebody is going to run for governor of AK??

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    Team AlaskaNo Gravatar says:

    Happy Earth Day Mud Puppies!!

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    EyeOnYouNo Gravatar says:

    Hmmm, let me guess what the surprise is…

    Sarah is going to resign?
    Levi is going to admit to something on LKL that will be a bombshell?
    Sarah is going to tell everyone she is pregnant again?
    Other Palin daughter is pregnant? Bristol pregnant again?
    Another ethics complaint filed?
    Ethics complaint filed by Diva is going to be followed through with?
    Someone is going to look into the house deal of the Palins?
    We are going to be stunned at another “decision” by the Gov.?
    curiouser and curiouser…..

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    UK LadyNo Gravatar says:

    Halcro announcing running for gov against SP.

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    the problem child IS MY NAMENo Gravatar says:

    Gryphen says it is not baby-related.

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    austintxNo Gravatar says:

    28 lynnrockets Says:
    April 22nd, 2009 at 5:37 AM
    @ austintx:
    I hate to wish harm on anyone, but only if it were true. Politically speaking, of course.
    ********************************************
    No , I would not wish death either. Just thought with your masterful tweaking , it might be fun.Politically speaking, of course.

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    austintxNo Gravatar says:

    UK Lady Says:
    April 22nd, 2009 at 6:09 AM
    Halcro announcing running for gov against SP.
    ************************************************
    What ?!?!

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    DebinOHNo Gravatar says:

    Peaceful Granny – hugs to you…….

    OMG, I can’t wait for the new news. I agree with UK Lady – Halcro is going to run against SP (althought I can’t really believe that she will run again).

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    EyeOnYouNo Gravatar says:

    Todd having an affair?
    Talis is going to “tell all”?
    Bristol moving out and getting together with Levi?
    _______________________________________
    the problem child IS MY NAME Says:
    April 22nd, 2009 at 6:09 AM
    Gryphen says it is not baby-related.
    ______________________________________
    He also says:
    And if that was not enough there is something else brewing that will make her rip that bun right out of her hair.
    _______________________________________
    UK Lady Says:
    April 22nd, 2009 at 6:09 AM
    Halcro announcing running for gov against SP.
    _______________________________________

    I don’t think that would make her want to rip the bun out of her hair, I’d be willing to bet that she would think she could beat him again hands down. Although I would love it if he decided to run against her.

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    the problem child IS MY NAMENo Gravatar says:

    Ah, but Monaghan running for Governor might…

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    UK LadyNo Gravatar says:

    austintx – sorry, should have been a question mark after that.

    To make up for alarming you here’s news – over at seefourpee they are crowing about SP being on American Chopper next week. They think this is great publicity and ‘how will the left try to spin that’ – DUH!

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    the problem child IS MY NAMENo Gravatar says:

    Especially if he did it as a “moderate” Republican…

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    AZ MomNo Gravatar says:

    CLIFFHANGER?!? As if this nightmare of a governor hasn’t wrecked the nerves of many fine AK and friends of AK in the lower 48…we have to hang on the cliff of “WTF NOW?!?”?!? I’m going to need marriage counseling before this is all over….

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    SameOldNo Gravatar says:

    American Chopper – Gee, she must want to be a biker babe when she grows up. This is not the serious political thing to do. However, it’s not as if they would ask serious questions either.

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    Team AlaskaNo Gravatar says:

    The foster care/gereral health care system for all, is kind of in the same sinking boat in this country. Kids are medicated heavily by experts, even tho the chemical imbalance and dysfunctional behavior is largely caused by a lack of meaningful exercise, safe social interactions, and of quality nutrition foods.

    Kids that are raised on junk food and coke, violent video game, and poor role models, often express emotional mod swings, keeping kids in the “system”, homeless, road to being institutionalized, or the front line in the military.

    Thank you Les Gara for bring attention to this issue that affects all of are society.

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    RunninL8No Gravatar says:

    Is the GRYPHEN pushin’ up on WAR?!?!??!?!

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    RunninL8No Gravatar says:

    OOps. I meant,”Is that Gryphen pushin’ up on WAR?”
    More coffee needed…

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    EyeOnYouNo Gravatar says:

    Ooooh…Beth Kerttula is going to run against the Gov. Now THAT would make her crazy!!!!

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    the problem child IS MY NAMENo Gravatar says:

    http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2009/04/levi-johnston-larry-king.html

    Amusing with your morning coffee.

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    GA Peach a/k/a Lance the Boil aka Crust ScrambleNo Gravatar says:

    EyeOnYou Says:
    April 22nd, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    Ooooh…Beth Kerttula is going to run against the Gov. Now THAT would make her crazy!!!!
    ………..
    You mean, crazier?!

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    EyeOnYouNo Gravatar says:

    GA Peach a/k/a Lance the Boil aka Crust Scramble Says:
    You mean, crazier?!
    ______________________

    LMAO, yes you got me on that one!

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    Allan TaghonNo Gravatar says:

    Hear on Air America That Sarah is paving a road for Earth Day, Knocking down trees too.

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    I predict that Brian and Brenda have decided to quit co-habitating and have chosen to announce a Spring wedding. We are all invited, but must all wear yellow boots. They are slotted to appear on Larry King next week for a ‘tell all’ on Alaska politics. Their wedding will be broadcast live during an Oprah Winfrey show in early June. They are registered at Alaska Mill and Feed for those of you seeking the appropriate gifts.
    Sorry AKM I just couldn’t keep quiet…Another anonymoose blogger spills the beans, or should we say, spreads the moose pellets.
    Have a great day all – !

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    Whisky OtterNo Gravatar says:

    Larry King is taking questions for tonight’s guest, Levi, at http://tinyurl.com/5pbxqt.

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    lynnrocketsNo Gravatar says:

    SARAH MAY
    (sung to Rod Stewart’s song “Maggie May”)

    Wake up Sarah I think we’ve got something to say to you
    Since last September you’ve really acted like a praying fool
    The First Dude’s really a joke.
    Not to mention your other kinfolk.
    Oh, Sarah I wish we’d never seen your face
    You’ve disgraced our wonderful home
    Time has come for you to be de-throned
    You reflect on us and that’s what really hurts

    The morning sun when its in your face really shows your age
    I’m sure that worries you some, cuz in your eyes you’re everything
    You’re so damn full of yourself
    Without a care for anyone else
    Oh, Sarah your faults can’t be covered by paper and lace
    You’ve disgraced our wonderful home
    Got pranked by Sar-ko-zy on the phone
    And you’ve cast your lot with likes of Ol’ Wayne Ross

    What we needed was a Guv who was a role model
    But you’re a backwoods “Hockey Mom” and
    Mother what a bum, you’ll be thrown out
    Levi Sleepin’ in Bristol’s bed
    Renewed support for Old Uncle Ted
    Oh, Sarah you’re bringing down the human race
    You’ve disgraced our wonderful home
    A lipsticked pitbull with a poisonous bone
    Politics of hate are something we can live without

    (Musical Interlude)

    I suppose with all your fancy clothes you’ll be a game show host
    Or use some common sense and have your mental state diagnosed
    Or become a lobbying rat, and work for “Arctic Cat”
    Oh, Sarah just leave and take along your base
    You made first-class fools out of us
    In school you must have rode that short bus
    You stole our hearts then threw that love away!

    (Musical Interlude)

    Sarah, I wish we’d never seen your face
    We’ll get our pride back one of these days

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    joNo Gravatar says:

    Definition – Springtime in Alaska
    The days are getting longer, we’re getting up earlier and going to bed later. There’s more mania in town, the first motorcycle accident of the year has occurred. The moose will be eating our garden again. The tourists will be descending upon Alaska yet again.

    And Sarah will hit the road tour and leave our beautiful state.

    Yes, “What a Wonderful Life.”

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnRqYMTpXHc

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    kljcager-ohioNo Gravatar says:

    Any one catch the photo of GINO that Shyannan Moore posted on Huffington Post. Did that one come from the AK state web site with proper permissions of the Gov?

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shannyn-moore/sarah-palin-blames-blogge_b_189786.html

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    Women Who Run With The WolvesNo Gravatar says:

    Had an interesting conversation this morning regarding Gino and her ilk. While I was attempting to look like I knew what I was doing during pilates, out of the blue, this young lady comments on what her dad told her regarding the baby story. Her father travels around the State dealing with school administration issues. She said around two years ago he had mentioned that Bristol Palin was pregnant and commented on how it was all being kept hush, hush…..when everyone knew she was pregnant. This would be with baby Trig.

    Tonight may be an interesting interview with Levi. I wish him and his family safety, and good will. Obviously, his back is up against the wall, and there’s a reason he is coming forward.

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    nswfm CANo Gravatar says:

    I’m glad I went to bed before seeing that photo. That would have given me nightmares if I could have fallen asleep!

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    libbyNo Gravatar says:

    What would you ask Levi if you could?

    I wondered if SP was being sued for copyright infringement. She seems to be using old MAD LIBS whenever she attempts to answer a question.

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    EyeOnYouNo Gravatar says:

    It’s another ethics complaint! Diva has the story up!
    http://www.divasblueoasis.com/

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    DonnaInMichiganNo Gravatar says:

    I sent a question to Larry King Live.

    I highly doubt my question WILL be asked.

    This was my question:

    Levi,

    Would you kindly put to to rest the rumor, either way, if Sarah Palin is actually the BIRTH mother of Trigg or her daughter Bristol?? It is still being widely discussed on the blogs that Bristol is actually the birth mother of Trigg.

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    kljcager-ohioNo Gravatar says:

    GINO will dismiss the 12th Ethic Violation charge claiming it’s a lie and pure slime supported by deplorable bloggers. She in fact never left the state…not AK…but the state of denial.

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    BeaNo Gravatar says:

    Writing from Alaska Says:
    April 22nd, 2009 at 7:06 AM
    I predict that Brian and Brenda have decided to quit co-habitating and have chosen to announce a Spring wedding. We are all invited, but must all wear yellow boots. They are slotted to appear on Larry King next week for a ‘tell all’ on Alaska politics. Their wedding will be broadcast live during an Oprah Winfrey show in early June. They are registered at Alaska Mill and Feed for those of you seeking the appropriate gifts.

    ________

    LOL!

    It should DEFINITELY be a backyard wedding, so slap a fresh coat of paint on that swingset, AKM!

    To keep costs down, it can be pot-luck… I’ll bring the vegetarian bark casserole, if someone else will make Sarah chili for the meat eaters (fair is fair!). I can just picture us in a clumsy, yellow-booted conga line after one too many grass daiquiris!

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    EyeOnYouNo Gravatar says:

    Oh yes, this will be called another attack on the Governor because people are jealous of her, are afraid of her popularity, are just trying to make her go broke defending herself against all this nonsense that others don’t have to put up with. It will be noted that she didn’t leave the state for very long and they will ask if she is expected to do everything herself since the legislature can’t seem to do anything at all.

    Get ready for it.

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    PalinSucksNo Gravatar says:

    YA know, Palin, brought this on herself. If she had left the kid out of her personal agenda. If she had not exploited him on dozens of accounts with People Magazine, Fox News, the official governors website…heck if she let the kid visit with his son once in awhile without her petty, vindictive, spiteful, venom, he would never have to try to reach a national audience to force her to do what is right.

    Levi Johnston shopping tell-all to finance custody battle for son!

    Gov. Sarah Palin’s worst nightmare is coming true! Her grandson’s dad is shopping an explosive tell-all book targeting the former vice-presidential candidate, say sources.

    It’s the latest shot fired in the all-out war between the families of the Alaska governor and 19-year-old Levi Johnston, the estranged father of Sarah’s grandson Tripp.
    http://www.nationalenquirer.com/palin_baby_daddy_levi_johnston_tell_all_shocker_bristol_sarah_track_palin_secrets_revealed/celebrity/66556

    P.S. I get this is the National Enquirer, yet, I believe, the Johnston’s attorney is using Palin’s choice of media, tabloids, to get her goat, toward custody for Levi.

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    TX LisaNo Gravatar says:

    flyinureye!!!!!

    I can’t stop laughing!! What were you drinking when you came up with this one?

    This picture, the Wicked Witch melting graphic, and the toddler throwing a fit are absolutely awesomazing!!!

    Thank You!!!

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    BeaNo Gravatar says:

    Peaceful Granny Says:
    April 22nd, 2009 at 12:02 AM
    I couldn’t sleep again as my long time best friend and companion, Sky passed away tonight, so stopped in to see if there might be some late night note that would cheer me up.
    _____

    *hugs*

    So sorry for your loss. (The default to the LAST page of comments instead of the first always makes me miss something the first go ’round.)

    *more hugs*

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    kljcager-ohioNo Gravatar says:

    65 TX Lisa Says:
    April 22nd, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    This picture, the Wicked Witch melting graphic, and the toddler throwing a fit are absolutely awesomazing!!!
    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

    Love that phrase…AWESOMAZING. Reminds me of another: PALINOMAZING

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    PalinSucksNo Gravatar says:

    BREAKING NEWS is in the air! Ethics complaint against Governor will be filed later today!
    by: Celtic Diva
    Wed Apr 22, 2009 at 07:39:17 AM AKDT

    PRESS RELEASE: APRIL 22, 2009:

    An ethics complaint against Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will be filed this afternoon asserting that Palin’s involvement with SarahPAC constitutes “outside employment” and “misuse of official position.”

    Anchorage resident Sondra Tompkins, child disability advocate and mother of a special needs child, is filing the complaint after observing Governor Palin repeatedly display “a pattern of unethical behavior.” Sondra believes that the tipping point for her was Sarah Palin’s most recent abdication of her role as Governor and apparent conflict-of-interest when she spoke at two outside events in Indiana rather than work with the Alaska Legislature during the most critical time, the end of the session.

    The complaint alleges:

    a) Governor Palin has entered into a contract outside of her official duties with the donors, employees, partners and any or all other participants involved in Sarah PAC.

    b) The recent partisan trip to Indiana by the Governor was purely to benefit personal interests, had no benefit for the State of Alaska and was in direct conflict with her official duties.

    c) The Governor left the State to participate in these events during the most critical end-of-session Legislative activities, at a time where the legislators themselves are not permitted to leave

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    Martha Unalaska Yard SignNo Gravatar says:

    @ lynnrockets – now I’m rockin out to Rod Stewart (as much as you CAN rock to him) – thanks!

    @ writing from Alaska

    “predict that Brian and Brenda have decided to quit co-habitating and have chosen to announce a Spring wedding… They are registered at Alaska Mill and Feed for those of you seeking the appropriate gifts”

    You are in clever form – an AnonyMoose wedding! Too cute! BTW, I LOVE Alaska Mill & Feed – I would consider registering there, too, also, if I had a wedding on the horizon!

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    lynnrocketsNo Gravatar says:

    PALINOT
    (sung to the showtune song “Camelot”)

    It’s true! It’s true! The Guv has made it clear
    Alaskans must be happy all the year

    A law was made a day or two ago here
    You must agree your governor is hot
    And there’s a legal limit to the snow here
    In Palinot

    The winter is forbidden for forever
    Your in-laws are allowed to deal in pot
    By order, Palin gets votes in November
    In Palinot

    Palinot! Palinot!
    I know it sounds a bit bizarre,
    But in Palinot, Palinot
    Sarah Palin is our Czar

    The oil must never cease to flow from North Slope
    From Russia, Putin’s head must not appear
    In short, he better not
    Fire one pre-emptive shot
    Or Sarah will fire back, with guns right here
    In Palinot

    Palinot! Palinot!
    I know it gives a person pause
    But in Palinot, Palinot
    Those are the legal laws

    The rain may never fall upon the First Dude
    When Bristol speaks you must stand-up and cheer
    In short, you better not
    Have one dissenting thought
    Or you’ll be jailed eternally right here
    In Palinot

  73. 73
    nswfm CANo Gravatar says:

    That National Enquirer link even mentions Track. I’m going to stop at the store to buy more popcorn.

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    PalinSucksNo Gravatar says:

    DonnaInMichigan Says: “I sent a question to Larry King Live.”

    “Levi, Would you kindly put to to rest the rumor, either way, if Sarah Palin is actually the BIRTH mother of Trigg or her daughter Bristol?? It is still being widely discussed on the blogs that Bristol is actually the birth mother of Trigg.”

    The image above was taken prior to May 5, 2008, in the Palin family kitchen. Sarah Palin bends in to the picture, and Mercede Johnston, Levi’s sister, holds an infant Trig. This image was on Mercede’s MySpace page which was public at the end of August, 2008. The MySpace page was made private shortly thereafter. The caption that went with this picture was “Mommy-in-law, Trig and myself.”

    http://threebrain.blogspot.com/2009/04/httpwwwusmagazinecomnewslevi-johnston.html

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    Martha Unalaska Yard SignNo Gravatar says:

    Everyone is in good humor here today – except Sarah’s minions reading the blog. And Peaceful Granny – hugs and condolences to you!

    The graphic is so real that I agree w/ the poster who said nightmares were a possibility. Good thing those darn little skinny blue bloggers came to the rescue! Long live blue bloggers!

    I think Palin is more upset about Levi’s interview than almost anything else. She’s writing that preemptive strike, you just know it. Wonder if it will come out again BEFORE Levi’s interview or if she’ll actually wait this time to LIE like a rug til it’s over.

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    BPOINTNo Gravatar says:

    The new ethics complaint is a wet noodle. It really is, but the interesting thing to look forward to is GINO’s over the top reaction. I bet she loses it on this one.

  77. 77
    UK LadyNo Gravatar says:

    ***NEW THREAD****

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    Martha Unalaska Yard SignNo Gravatar says:

    “The new ethics complaint is a wet noodle”

    That’s what everyone said about the Arctic Cat clothing complaint, and that one has tipped SP over the edge and made her look like a complete moron since she insists on purposefully misunderstanding the complaint. Snicker. Snicker.

    The collective WE just need to keep up the pressure – I’m afraid it doesn’t matter what the pressure is (as long as it’s legal) but it puts her in the corner w/ a snarled lip. Then she can’t shut up about it, which makes it all worse for her.

    I think we should ask the Gov’s office, or Dept of Law, for a summary and tally of the 12 complaints and where they stand. Details won’t happen, but each complaint and it’s resolution (finis or open) should be public record. Let’s get that list out there! Remember, she filed one on herself and has conveniently forgotten that one.

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    Martha Unalaska Yard SignNo Gravatar says:

    ooops – apostrophe police, I’m sorry!

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    Blue IdahoNo Gravatar says:

    I don’t have a new thread ?????????????

  81. 81
    yearningformoreNo Gravatar says:

    That’s ALL….that lame complaint? I was hoping for so much more. That complaint is more than a wet noodle—it’s preposterous and makes those opposed to Palin look ridiculous. To begin with, most all politicans have political action committees (PAC’s)….Young has one, Murkowski does, and former governors Knowles and Murkowski had them. The FEC does have specific rules on how the money can be spent, but it’s clearly not unethical. I checked and over half of the governors in the US have PAC’s. That’s how they raise money. Secondly, as I read it, the complaint is that Palin left the state for personal reasons. Huh? So if she went on vacation to Hawai, that’d be unethical? Makes no sense. Finally, is there some law here that legislators and the governor cannot leave AK during the last few days of the session, cause I couldn’t find one. Sheesh…..give us something better, PLEASE!

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    MadcityChickNo Gravatar says:

    Reading the two previous posts about Sarah and the ‘lies’ reminded me of a song from the 80′s by the Thompson Twins. Dug up the lyrics and utube link for the rest of ya! Song seems to fit Sarah quite well.

    you told me you loved me
    so i don’t understand
    why promises are snapped in two
    and words are made to bend
    (the bigger, the better)
    some stolen from japan
    collected from around the world,
    they’ll catch you if they can
    (chorus)
    lies lies lies yeah
    lies lies lies yeah
    lies lies lies yeah
    do i have to catch you out
    to know what’s on your mind
    well, cleopatra died for egypt,
    what a waste of time
    white ones and red ones
    and some you can’t disguise
    twisted truth and half the news
    can’t hide it in your eyes
    (REPEAT CHORUS)
    you say you’ll try harder
    but i think it’s just too late
    well, the car is revving in the drive,
    and i’m not the sort to wait
    the bigger, the better
    some nicked from old saigon
    collected from around the world
    love lies on and an and on and on and on and
    lies lies lies yeah (they’re gonna get you)
    lies lies lies yeah (they won’t forget you)
    lies lies lies yeah (they’re gonna get you)
    lies lies lies yeah
    oh you know i know
    (REPEAT CHORUS)
    oh you know i know
    (REPEAT CHORUS)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA43ETEU1Vg

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    NY DemNo Gravatar says:

    Post # 74 – thanks for that link – that tells it all ! And I hope Levi answers that question tonight and puts what would surely be the LAST nail in Sarah’s coffin.

    Post # 58 and # 62 are also excellent – thank you both very much.

    Even though I live in New York State and have absolutely nothing to do with Alaska, I cannot wait to see SP dangling by a thread when all the lies she told about Trig and his birth are finally revealed.

    Go for it, Levi !!

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    RiversideNo Gravatar says:

    Of course, my big mistake in discussing bear tracks was that I reversed the hind and front feet. It’s the hind foot that might be taken for Sasquatch, not the front one. The front pad (not including digits) looks like the head of a heavy-weight golf iron, the rear foot pad looks almost human, or ape-like and is distinctly different fron the front.

    So the upper right corner of the phota shows a fainter and longer right hind print with a shorter and deeper right front print right behind it in the classic black bear pattern. “Claw marks do not always show.” See the fun web site below-awsome pictures and casts of bear prints.

    http://www.bear-tracker.com/bear.html

    AKM, do you have wolverines? The last wolverine has sadly most likely gone the way of the grizzley bears in California. Ah, to see a wolverine track.

    Night All.

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    RiversideNo Gravatar says:

    Sorry folks for reposting a lost message, (last of bear track photo post) but I wanted to share the bear-tracker website from California. It is such a gem- it even has a link to audio of a black bear roar! Roaring bears on mudflats, maybe bloggers are the mice that roared after all.