Open Thread – Home!
Well, we made it back safe and sound. A little sunburned, a little mosquito bitten and a whole lot relaxed. We spent the weekend on a sailboat in Prince William Sound and had a great time. I took a bunch of pictures, and will post some on the open thread tomorrow night.
Here’s one for now. This is a beautiful waterfall in Passage Canal, right outside of Whittier. I’ve always seen it from afar but never actually went over there to check it out. It was absolutely gorgeous and in the middle of a huge kittiwake rookery. For you non-birders, think of it as a giant seagull hangout. You can see a few of them in the picture, but there were hundreds of them. They know how to pick a piece of real estate, let me tell you.
The water was deep enough right offshore that we were able to pull in close enough to feel the spray, and detect that the rookery was quite…odiforous.
Tomorrow we’re back to politicsa as usual. I do need to get through several hundred emails, and a thousand or more comments, of course, but Mudflats will be slowly getting up to speed tomorrow. I hope the weekend went smoothly for everyone, and that the open threads worked out well. Right now I’m dog tired, and heading up the stairs as soon as I click Publish.
See you tomorrow.
Sailing PWS! Paint me green with envy. Good on ya.
Welcome back! Glad to hear you had such a great relaxing weekend.
Zzzzzzzz . . .
It sounds like a divine weekend.
Welcome Home. We missed you. That’s a beautiful photo. Thanks for sharing.
“Palin’s Route to Resignation: Missteps and Ignored Advice”
(plus THE iconic $arah Palin/baby photo)
http://tinyurl.com/get-away-from-me
Glad you enjoyed yourselves and got the chance to get away for a bit. Everyone needs that. Beautiful Photo too.
Beautiful! Happy you got to spend some family time. Welcome back.
Sounds like you had fun. I used to do some sailing in the central pacific. Welcome back
Beautiful picture, as always.
Since it’s an open thread: I want to let you guys know about the “pan-Mass challenge,” a 200 mile bike ride in Massachusetts that raises money for cancer research at Dana Farber in Boston. Serious money. Last year they raised $35,000,000. Wherever you live, this research helps you and those you love.
You can even donate $5 (five dollars) by texting PMC to 20222. Easy
Here are the links that tell you about the challenge:
http://www.pmc.org/
http://twitter.com/MaureenRich (This is just so you see the texting thing in print. I heard the director say you could do this yesterday on the Red Sox broadcast)
What a lovely picture – looking forward to more! Glad you enjoyed yourself, you certainly deserved some time off.
Now, rest up from your mini break and we’ll see you soon (o:
Gorgeous! Welcome back.
Welcome home.
The open thread postings were perfection. Great idea, great timing and much appreciated.
austintx, don’t miss this
http://www.statesman.com/opinion/content/editorial/stories/2009/07/13/0713herman_edit.html
Hey pups – Today show is on here and they said Levi will be on. Maybe you allready know but givin’ you a heads up just in case (o:
Levi’s on the TOday show – a lot of the same things from his press conference :
She’s not being completely upfront about all the reasons she was leaving. Money is very much part of why she resigned. She quit on Alaska. She changed a lot after the election. Kept to herself , the spark was gone. He wouldn’t vote for her if she runs. She’s smart but can’t handle the pressure of being president. He hasn’t seen Sarah in a couple of months but he’s seen Bristol and he can pick up Tripp whenever he wants. He won’t let anyone intimidate him. He’s had plenty of offers for book deals and reality shows and he’s considering them.
I think that pretty much covers it. probably missed a point or two. Certainly much more comfortable in front of the camera. Cute as a button, that boy.
#13 Aussie Blue Sky Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 2:49 AM
austintx, don’t miss this
http://www.statesman.com/opinion/content/editorial/stories/2009/07/13/0713herman_edit.html
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I guess Republican values are that you can only voice an opinion if you have given money to the school. It is a state school isn’t it? I can’t believe Gonzales is being employed by the state.
Livi Interview in 2nd half hour of NBC Today Show Here is quick summary.
Lead up to the interview suggests discussion of reason Sarah quit (the money).
Starts with convention clips of “big happy family” up on stage.
Replay of Livi interview in lawyers office last week discussing money reasons for quitting.
Ann Currie doing the interview.
Livi not surpirsed by announcment, job was stressful and and lots of money offers.
Book deal may be 7 to 9 million dollars.
Not saying money is only reason but a big reason.
After campaign Palin not as outgoing did not have spark in eyes not as interested in job as Gov.
Fame went to her head.
She speaks her mind, there are times she is not upfront with people. She throwing things (reasons for quittin) out. (Sort of to see what sticks)
After she quit as Gov, would not vote for her if she ran for Pres. If she can’t handle Gov stress, she probably could not handle Pres stress.
Relationship going great with son. Now things are great, can see son whenever wants. Things working out.
GAG from AOL news on SP and her new priorities (I’m sure the first thing will be to run out and buy a new blackberry or two to replace the “state” issued one.)
The former Republican vice presidential nominee said she plans to write a book, campaign for political candidates from coast to coast — even Democrats who share her views on limited government, national defense and energy independence — and build a right-of-center coalition.
“I will go around the country on behalf of candidates who believe in the right things, regardless of their party label or affiliation,” she said during an interview published Sunday in The Washington Times.
Even MCCain is stupid – he says he doesn’t think she “quit” Alaska but rather “changed” her priorities.
Ughhh…. happy Monday!
glad you had a good time
My theory is people will be paying her to stay home. That will be the best of both worlds. Who wants her on their ticket?!
Beautiful Picture!! That looks like breathing freedom.
AKM – The open threads appeared like clockwork and were great. Thank you for taking the time to make us happy while you were away (I should have addressed that in my first comment).
re: Levi – I thought he did great! So genuine and yes BGal, cute as a button. I also liked the way he answered the question about ‘cashing in on his 15 min. of fame’. Not full of himself at all, just telling like it is. Good job Levi!
Gorgeous picture. And, yes, those bird rookeries are VERY stinky! Welcome home! The Open Threads were a perfect way to keep us connected. Great idea. Rest up and we’ll see you later. (((AKM)))
Welcome home AKM. So glad you had a chance to recharge the batteries. Beautiful picture, looking forward to seeing some more photo’s of lovely Alaska.
I am beyond disgusted with John McCain. He is lying and he knows he is lying, just to save his so called legacy.
I have news for John McCain, the one and only thing he will be remembered for in the history books is his cynical and selfish attempt to win the Presidency at any cost. His panicked choosing of Sara Palin for the VP. It will come out how much he came to despise her on the campaign trail.
He has let loose the dogs of hell, that is what he will be remembered for.
Welcome back AKM !!
Thanks Aussie – Ya saved me reading part of the paper. Gonzo has been needing a job for a while. Rethugs prolly pulled some strings to keep him quiet and in a God forsaken place.
UK Lady –
Speaking of dogs , did you ck. your pm ??
So glad you had a great time and are back home safely. Beautiful photo. We missed you, but the Open Threads worked great. I trust you’ll hear that we played well together while you were gone.
Lol austintx. One of my dogs is a Patterdale Terrier, there would be nothing left of any pooties if he went for a wash and brush up. Have to hang half a dozen bells round his neck just to give anything that moves with fur or feathers the heads up. Look em up, they are shockers, but he is funny and smart and I do love him.
Welcome back AKM! Beautiful photo.
UK Lady said: “I have news for John McCain, the one and only thing he will be remembered for in the history books is his cynical and selfish attempt to win the Presidency at any cost. His panicked choosing of Sara Palin for the VP. It will come out how much he came to despise her on the campaign trail.
He has let loose the dogs of hell, that is what he will be remembered for.”
You have said it all! Good job!
Oh, and btw, I can’t wait for the next installment once you get caught up, AKM. I miss reading you.
Welcome back AKM. Be sure to take care of the sunburn from the inside too! Lots of water and watch the caffiene.
Well, I don’t see how Meg/Sarah can accuse Levi of making ‘fictions’ since the NYTimes article linked above says exactly the same things – deals were there, and so were money concerns – in addition to all the stuff we already know about her.
AOL fluff piece suggesting she’ll stump for Democrats just silly imo. If Kay Bailey Hutcheson’s ideas aren’t ‘right’ enough for SP, what Democratic candidate’s would be?
Palin’s Route to Resignation: Missteps and Ignored Advice:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/13/us/politics/13palin.html?_r=2&hp=&pagewanted=all
Welcome back AKM!!! Looking forward to more gorgeous photography ~
and here from The Daily Beast: Palin’s Final Insult http://bit.ly/Z9leW
31@Terpsichore Says:
AOL fluff piece suggesting she’ll stump for Democrats just silly imo. If Kay Bailey Hutcheson’s ideas aren’t ‘right’ enough for SP, what Democratic candidate’s would be?
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I guess, since it seems quite clear that the Republicans are not falling all over themselves to line dear $arah up for $peaking engagements, she’s going “fishing” in Democratic waters.
Bless her heart.
re: sarah campaigning for Dems
How can the dumb bi^*h reconcile spewing hate for Perry when she comes here , and then speaking for a Dem. somewhere ?? sarah is certifiable.
Beautiful picture, beautiful waterfall.
Glad you were able to have some time for yourself, but we missed you!
Welcome home, AKM!
Personally , I think Todd would be the one under water…………..
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/13/pat-buchanan-todd-palin-o_n_230441.html
What Democrat would let her near their campaign? She refers to us as the Democrat party, not DemocratIC, which is a dog-whistle slam.
We are not REAL Americans anyway.
Thanks for the Daily Beast link:
“Honestly, Sarah’s resignation was complete bullshit and I’m saying that as a Republican,” a Republican political veteran working in the legislature told me. “In all my years in politics, nobody has left Alaska in such a mess. Everyone here is just shocked.” The Republican added, “There’s no choice but to hold a special session. The conflict has to be handled in an orderly way.”
Talk about costing taxpayers!!
Austintx – Good gawd! Buchanan says, ” I think First Dude up there in Alaska, Todd Palin, ought to take Levi down to the creek and hold his head underwater until the thrashing stops.”
Somebody in the Palin camp better come out and denounce that kind of talk, immediately. Palin crew – if you’re reading this, get on that horse, and quick. I’m one to always enjoy watching her blow herself up but this one puts Levi at risk. Those folks need very little stoking to put them over the edge. AND! there better be some commentary towards Buchanan. I know I’m adding mine. Geeeeezhus.
Echoing UK Lady’s comments – Hearing McCain wallow in his SP love-fest yesterday on Meet the Press infuriated me. The “all hat and no cattle” phrase describes SP perfectly and I’m sickened that anyone in this country thinks such a superficial, poorly educated, narrowminded flash in the pan should have any role in the governance of the USA. Shame, shame forever on McCain whose choice of SP and manipulation/strong-arming in Ak whitewashed her for his self-aggrandizement.
Wow. Gorgeous scenery, AKM- glad this is not smellavision, with the rookery and all. We get gulls hanging out here in the winter; they prefer fast food and high school parking lots. Must be city cousins-
Welcome back AKM, we behaved pretty good last weekend, no wild parties, no broken bones or blackeyes while you were gone. =)
5 Aussie Blue Sky Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 1:43 AM
“Palin’s Route to Resignation: Missteps and Ignored Advice”
(plus THE iconic $arah Palin/baby photo)
http://tinyurl.com/get-away-from-me
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Caption: “Gov. Sarah Palin last week at a signing event, for legislation and other items, in the village of McGrath, Alaska.”
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WTF? Is she signing a baby? Are babies cheaper than paper up there in Alaska now? Or is the Wicked Witch of the North actually sacrificing an infant for her higher calling? (Can anyone photoshop this to put a dagger in her hand?)
Daily Kos have a good one,, comments as usual worth a read.
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/7/12/752727/-Peggy-Noonan-Fears-The-Monster-Of-Her-Own-Making
Freakout in Kansas Says:
WTF? Is she signing a baby? Are babies cheaper than paper up there in Alaska now? Or is the Wicked Witch of the North actually sacrificing an infant for her higher calling? (Can anyone photoshop this to put a dagger in her hand?)
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Bea ??? calling Bea…………..
This from the Newspaper of Record, how the mighty have fallen:
St. Sarah the Martyr of Alaska*
Does it follow that since Bristol was seeking the limelight, Levi was avoiding it? Did Murdoch buy the NYT as well?
*I took license with the headline.
Here is a cool waterfall also.too.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/164/385483136_62e364b3f0.jpg?v=0
Here is the Ann Curry Today piece with Levi. Go Team Levi !!
http://www.popcrunch.com/levi-johnston-the-today-show-video-why-is-gov-palin-resigning/
learningcurve: I agree. Bristol called Greta to set up her interview, according to Palin, and she did some Limelighting for Candies. There is a new rumor of yet another Britsol situation that might keep her from doing more abstinence work though.
But Bristol did not avoid.
Or she was pushed, but that has never been admitted.
UK Lady – What are pooties? Sorry to jump in with this with so much else going on but it’s driving me crazy (o:
I know guano!!!
Welcome back AKM – sounds like a great trip!
Point brought up with the NYT article – $arahPac (Meg) was so bad at returning calls, and $arah, unable to take responsibility, asks “Did you dial the right #?”
264 Crayons Says:
GAG from AOL news on SP and her new priorities (I’m sure the first thing will be to run out and buy a new blackberry or two to replace the “state” issued one.)
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I heard she’s getting two experimental versions of Apple’s new iQuit.
That should be regarded as a rumor.
Closet Mudpup –
iQuit………………funny !!
Freakout in Kansas Says:
WTF? Is she signing a baby?
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Yup, she’s autographing a screaming baby.
Now Mommy is going to put Baby on eBay.
Uh – huh……….wonkette is not wasting time this morning.
http://wonkette.com/409807/pat-buchanans-shocking-hate-speech-against-sweet-levi-johnston
Shannyn has a post up that explains the constitutional crisis with the Lt. Gov. appt.
http://shannynmoore.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/palins-constitutional-train-wreck/
Welcome home but with scenes like that I’d stayed away longer.
Beautiful pictures AK> Glad you are back…$arahs hair loss!! Toooo much lying …”karma” $arah”LMB0..
BuffaloGal Says:
Austintx – Good gawd! Buchanan says, ” I think First Dude up there in Alaska, Todd Palin, ought to take Levi down
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You won’t hear a word to tamper that down.
Lilybart, Bristol also did the People mag interview – $$. Candies — $$.
I justed turned on a show and one commented that Levi had no personality. They also mentioned that he was considering ‘offers’.
“I twittered (yes I do!) Levi’s speaks truth of Palin. Something she, you, ??? & the other MSM don’t. You don’t research – Accept her lies as gospel”
By the way, if Buchanan thinks Dude should “hold his head underwater until the thrashing stops.”, I have some pretty colored cement gift wrap with a pretty bow on top that would be very becoming on Buchanan!!!!!
(LOL) Some days you have to entertain yourself somehow with all the stupidity coming out of the mouths of supposed intelligent adults. I seriouslly question the “intelligent”.
has anyone checked what personal property tax SP pay on the house ?
Seagull Junker Palin (56)
Shannyn has a post up that explains the constitutional crisis with the Lt. Gov. appt.
http://shannynmoore.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/palins-constitutional-train-wreck/
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It just keeps on getting better, doesn’t it!
It seemed interesting that at first Campbell sez Palin has “no control” over the Guard, then has an about face and a few days after that, gets himself a new rank (Lt General) – from SP – she who had “no control” over the Guard.
interesting.
Shannyn’s up on Huffpost
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shannyn-moore/sarah-palins-constitution_b_230390.html
60 mike1946 Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 6:26 AM
has anyone checked what personal property tax SP pay on the house ?
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Here ya go:
http://www.matsugov.us/myproperty/detail.aspx?taxID=1054B01L003
Looks like Toad also owns a 5 acre lot with Ron Hanson (any relation to Brad?) and they also own several parcels with Scott Richter.
BuffaloGal…
“Somebody in the Palin camp better come out and denounce that kind of talk, immediately. Palin crew – if you’re reading this, get on that horse, and quick. I’m one to always enjoy watching her blow herself up but this one puts Levi at risk. Those folks need very little stoking to put them over the edge. AND! there better be some commentary towards Buchanan. I know I’m adding mine. Geeeeezhus.”
NO-ONE in the Palin camp will denounce this as even so much a a misinterpreted statement from Mr. Buchanan. After all, this call to do physical harm to a specific individual in a manner such as to cause bodliy harm… is protected by the First Amendment. Can’t you hear that coming in some form from them? The only thing we MAY hear from them is… “Although I disagree with his statement… I will defend to the death his right to say it.” Kind of takes the meaning away from the original use of that phrase. I see more high-fives and pats on the back for that open threat of his from her group. KO should have that on tonight as one of the ‘Worst Persons In The World’. To make matters worse, where was any admonishment from the crew on the show? That was not ‘funny’… that was not ‘humor’… that was incitement… and dangerous.
Just sayin’…
I’d push Pat into any body of water………..
The pictures of your trip are awesome!
I wanted to bring up one more thing Palin is not talking about & needs to be complete before she leaves office.
Here goes: On June 17, ADN reported that
1) In April 29 letter – APOC asked the governor if she has any other gifts she hasn’t reported.
2) Palin response to APOC: “Mail continues to arrive. There are boxes of unopened mail at this point, even mail that was delivered in 2008. Thus, as initially disclosed, ‘we continue to open boxes’ and we consider any parcel ‘received’ at the time it is opened. I have reported those gifts received thus far that are required to be disclosed,”
—i.) Does this mean Palin will WAIT to open the gifts to avoid disclosure?
—ii.) It would seem to ME Palin has it wrong – the gifts ‘received’ date should be the post mark of the gift.
—iii.) The IRS, banks, etc ALL USE the “POST MARK” as the date received – NOT the date “opened.”
Next question: Roughly a week after Palin’s Personal Personnel Board dismissed the Arctic Cat walking billboard – Palin filed with the APOC a written request for EXEMPTION of Financial Disclosure regarding Arctic Cat.
—i) What ever happened with that request?
—ii) IF: APOC decides Palin must follow the AS 39.50 law, THEN: Will she be able to skip out on that disclosure after her “iQuit” date?
—iii) Wouldn’t it be interesting if IN the secret Arctic Cat contract was a line suggesting the Gov wear the Arctic Cat logo.
Losers who pushed Palin still feuding
“Rarely is anyone in Washington held accountable for the damage they inflict on the body politic. Those who banged the drum for disastrous war flit from one editorial page to the next; those who insisted on ruinous deregulation return as economic advisers to the president. The men who told us that Palin should be vice president may quarrel among themselves now, but they will all be back with yet more stupid advice — and we can only blame ourselves if we listen.”
http://www.suntimes.com/news/otherviews/1662951,CST-EDT-open13.article
Where there is smoke, there is fire.
Buchanan knows this, and has realized that Levi has become one of the hugest chinks in Palin’s armor/ teflon. They have all become irrational over it (Pat, MegAMouth) and each time that they do, they do more damage to their victory quitter.
Who’d a thunk it? How many folks at Mudflats thought she was teflon forever? Good ol’ Levi – telling it straight – has put more than the fear of god into them. You know, they have one of those gods you are SUPPOSED to fear so maybe that wasn’t the correct analogy.
My take – GO LEVI! You did the right thing by using Sarah’s most hated and loved tool, the press, to protect yourself from the vindictive snot. I hope that everyone involved can just remember the kid is the most important part of this, and eventually work it out when you are sure Sarah the twit ‘s not going to come after you at night with untoward plans.
Martha UYS –
Yup-Yup. I’ve always said Levi holds some mighty fine cards. The truth.
BahstinBoyo aka Wrangler Tractor Palin,
The only thing you are going to hear from the Palin camp is another Megmouth rabid statement against Levi. They won’t say a word about Buchanan or even acknowledge they read it or heard it.
OMG! The picture of Palin signing the baby’s dress breaks my heart! And you can clearly see someone’s hand and fingers digging into the childs little arm. Poor baby, I am appalled.
I urge AKM to do a story on this photo. No photoshopping needed. What a self serving publicity freak she is. Please AKM, I know you have catching up to do but you sure could do a great story on this one. Sure shows Palin’s true colors.
martha uys… as usual you are right on point.
austintx Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 5:54 AM
Here is the Ann Curry Today piece with Levi. Go Team Levi !!
http://www.popcrunch.com/levi-johnston-the-today-show-video-why-is-gov-palin-resigning/
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Thx Austin for that
63 Freakout in Kansas Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 6:39 AM
60 mike1946 Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 6:26 AM
has anyone checked what personal property tax SP pay on the house ?
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Here ya go:
http://www.matsugov.us/myproperty/detail.aspx?taxID=1054B01L003
Looks like Toad also owns a 5 acre lot with Ron Hanson (any relation to Brad?) and they also own several parcels with Scott Richter.
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Okay, so I did the google on Scott Richter and they all reference articles asking whether or not he is the Trigter’s dad. Also according to the National Enquirer article on Sarah’s alleged affair, Carolyn Hanson is Brad Hanon’s estranged wife and Carolyn is listed (along with Ron) as one of the owners on the one lot. Interesting…just what is Sarah doing while Toad’s up on the north slope? Enquiring minds want to know…
Martha Unalaska Yard Sign,
When you think about it, Levi has said very little i all his appearances but it’s an immediate knee-jerk reaction from Megamouth. Levi has the ability to get under their skin, that which we wish others could. It appears the list is Levi, bloggers and ethics complainers are the only ones that have been successful. That which displays her in the total like of ‘pettiness’.
Not even Letterman can be included in that list as that was self-serving for her to address that.
#61 @TeamSarah4CHOICE Says:
Next question: Roughly a week after Palin’s Personal Personnel Board dismissed the Arctic Cat walking billboard – Palin filed with the APOC a written request for EXEMPTION of Financial Disclosure regarding Arctic Cat.
—i) What ever happened with that request?
—ii) IF: APOC decides Palin must follow the AS 39.50 law, THEN: Will she be able to skip out on that disclosure after her “iQuit” date?
—iii) Wouldn’t it be interesting if IN the secret Arctic Cat contract was a line suggesting the Gov wear the Arctic Cat logo.
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I sent this to Celtic Diva for her complaint before the APOC:
Pope Hill Racing is involved in motocross racing and Arctic Cat is one of their sponsors. I shouldn’t think that the sponsorships for the Iron Dog snowmobile race is any different. The perks are listed below.
http://www.popehillracing.com/Sponsors.htm
Sponsors make Pope Hill Racing possible! With the support of our sponsors, we are able to help our riders by purchasing practice time at area tracks, provide Pope Hill Racing Team Apparel, pay entry fees to events, and assist in finding additional sponsorships to help defray the costs of motocross racing. In return, Sponsors make Pope Hill Racing possible! With the support of our sponsors, we are able to help our riders by purchasing practice time at area tracks, provide Pope Hill Racing Team Apparel, pay entry fees to events, and assist in finding additional sponsorships to help defray the costs of motocross racing. In return, our sponsors get a tremendous amount of exposure at the track through our Team Banners, stickers on our machines, presence on our website, and promotional visits by the team members themselves. A visit by our very successful team members can be a great way to bring traffic to a location. Members come in full race gear and sign autographed pictures, display their bikes and quads, and give demonstration rides as space is available at the location. Members also talk about the sport of motocross racing, and promote safety to other riders and sign autographed pictures, display their bikes and quads, and give demonstration rides as space is available at the location. Members also talk about the sport of motocross racing, and promote safety to other riders.
Glad to hear you had a good time and thank you for the picture. That is a beautiful scene, can’t wait to see others.
Is anyone watching Judge Sotomayor’s hearing?
Lindsey Graham is a FLIPPING IDIOT. I cannot believe what he is saying in the opening statements.
31@Terpsichore Says:
AOL fluff piece suggesting she’ll stump for Democrats just silly imo. If Kay Bailey Hutcheson’s ideas aren’t ‘right’ enough for SP, what Democratic candidate’s would be?
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No doubt NE’s Ben Nelson will first in line to have SP’s support! I still have no idea why he calls himself a Democrat. They are made for each other.
I really really hate saying this, but that “hold the kid underwater until he quits thrashing” sounds a lot like some of the overblown “threats” my mom used to use, and she was extremely non-violent! (“Clean up your room, or I’ll break your leg off and beat you over the head with it” – that kind of silly.)
That said, yes, there are nutcases out there that might think that was just the thing to do, but don’t forget, Levi has Tank at his elbow for a reason. I really really wouldn’t want to have to cross Tank for anything.
UK Lady Says:
Daily Kos have a good one,, comments as usual worth a read.
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/7/12/752727/-Peggy-Noonan-Fears-The-Monster-Of-Her-Own-Making
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That’s a good article about the predicament in which the Repubs find themselves, and I am frankly thrilled to finally see some Progressives speaking the truth about Reagan. (I almost gagged when Hillary Clinton paid homage to him during the campaign.) I have speculated that Palin could run third party and do enough damage to the Republicans (in both money and votes) to be able to leverage a coalition deal onto their ticket, bypassing the Republican primary debates altogether. I just cannot envision her politically surviving a series of debates against candidates whose knowledge of issues can’t be summed up in 140 characters or less. “No more politics as usual” still has an ominous resonance to my ears. But, in our favor, no matter what she tries her amazingly high Clusterduck Factor will continue to work against her…
BahstinBoyo & Canadian Neighbour –
I don’t hold out much hope for the humanity of the Palin camp but for this one, I’m going to naively pray that they choose the high road (or at least a PR correct one). To let a violent statement like that go unchecked when Palin’s reasoning for going after Dave was that we need to hold the media accountable – well it would be stupid not to say something against it, even if she calls Buchanan later to say, “sorry – nothing personal – y’know what I mean. Still BFF right ? ”
Martha Unalaska said :
Who’d a thunk it? How many folks at Mudflats thought she was teflon forever?
This morning I was washing one of my teflon pots that got stirred by one too many metal spoons and thought to myself, ” Time to toss it cuz the teflon’s got no more teffle left. ” Then I laughed and hoped that that would soon be the case for Palin. With any luck, Sarah’s teflon is loosing it’s teffle!
EXCERPT:
While the legislature scrambles to resolve the crisis, Palin has accepted an invitation from the Republican Women Federated of Simi Valley to speak at a private gala at the Ronald Reagan Library on August 8. Media will not be allowed to observe the speech, which will be her first paid lecture since leaving office.
Palin is also poised to collect somewhere between $4 million and $15 million from HarperCollins to publish her political memoirs, an offer she may not have been able to accept had she remained in the governor’s mansion. “Let me peek out there and see if there’s an open door somewhere,” Palin remarked recently to a reporter from the Washington Times. “And if there’s even a little crack of light, I’ll hope to plow through it.”
While Palin chases lucrative opportunities, she has apparently left Alaskan taxpayers to pick up her tab. Some of her former Republican allies are not sad to see her go. “Sarah said she can’t be out of here fast enough and we agree,” said the Republican legislative source. “When you use Alaska to make money for yourself and leave the state, people here don’t take that lightly. Honestly, she’s hurt us enough.”
http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-07-12/palins-final-insult/2/
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austintx Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 5:48 AM
Here is a cool waterfall also.too……………………………..How did you get that pic of my waterfall in my backyard in the country?lol
AKM is that a fresh water waterfall or is that dumping in the ocean? I see you said ya’ll could get close enough to feel the spray and smell the fragrant aroma of the birds. Did ya’ll reach it by boat, you said something about the water was deep enough to get close to shore? Thank you, just curious is sure is beautimous.
Seagull Junker Palin Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 7:11 AM
Is anyone watching Judge Sotomayor’s hearing?
Lindsey Graham is a FLIPPING IDIOT. I cannot believe what he is saying in the opening statements.
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Catching bits…………Graham needs to come out of the closet awready…….I think he would be a much happier person. Lot of self-loathing there.
Ha, love it when they tell it like it is……….let her have it.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-07-12/palins-final-insult/?cid=hp:mainpromo1
“Honestly, Sarah’s resignation was complete bullshit and I’m saying that as a Republican,” a Republican political veteran working in the legislature told me. “In all my years in politics, nobody has left Alaska in such a mess. Everyone here is just shocked.” The Republican added, “There’s no choice but to hold a special session. The conflict has to be handled in an orderly way.”
RE: the Sotomayor hearing. There will be many fantastic soundbites later (death knells to the Republican party)
Apparently all 19 (?) Senators get to give an opening statement. We will not hear Judge Sotomayor until late today.
@Buffalo Gal
Sarah’s teflon is loosing it’s teffle
hahahahahahahahahahaha! Excellent.
tweet tweet –
Thankful our Warriors return; 250 Ft Wainwright soldiers arrive after Iraq deployment. Thank God, & thank them for service.
half a minute ago from web
Wonder if Track is with this group ??
Our NY Senator, Chuck Schumer spoke well today. I was proud of him. (It’s a rare thing to be proud of our legislators although I’m growing to like Gillibrand more and more.)
Seagull Junker Palin, I’m watching too,
In just opening speeches – looks like the Reps are further going to shoot themselves in the foot. They’re playing their posturing to a minimalized base.
Sessions IMO to this day would not be confirmed just hearing his words. He speaks in words he has sugar coated – remove the coating and it’s not pretty. I can’t imagine what he spoke like back when he was nominated in 1986 for the federal district court, which nomination failed.
Hatch quoted Obama’s voting record on all the previous nominees to the Supreme Court — Sounded resentful almost to point of being vindictive
Lindsey Graham, is trying to save the Hispanic vote in that he states that any of his collegues who vote against her, could vote for a Hispanic but it’s because they have issue with parts of her speeches.
michigander @ 50
So sorry to leave you going crazy for so long, been working. Pooties are cats. Daily Kos do a series of diaries where they let off steam, show silly pictures of cats and dogs – Pooties and woozles. I think the names originated from some long time members pets.
UK Lady – I love the pooties & woozles diarys!! Exactly – a way to let off steam!
BuffaloGal…
Agreed. However, the chances of a recant or even so much as a ‘That was a bit over the top on my part, and I certainly meant no ill will towards Mr. Johnston’ coming from Mr.Buchanan are about as good as, well, pick any metaphore you wish. Sad really. What’s good for the goose… not so much!
austintx Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 7:34 AM
tweet tweet -
Thankful our Warriors return; 250 Ft Wainwright soldiers arrive after Iraq deployment. Thank God, & thank them for service.
half a minute ago from web
I am soooo tired of this woman calling our soldiers WARRIORS!! My brother gave his life for this country. He was a sweet, gentle, loving man who loved his family and country. He was NOT a warrior, he was a SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY. I wish this twit would stop and consider all the brave American soldiers that gave their life so she can spout her twiddles!
Sorry to all. She just has no sense. None. She offends me constantly.
austintx,
Wonder if Track is with this group ??
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Don’t they usually do a year deployment?
But then again, there are more troops in Iraq and they are not all being redeployed over to Afganistan — so could be.
If Track does come back, should be interesting to watch whether he attends ay AIP meetings in that he’s not a Repug according to her and you know he’s not a Dem & I highly doubt he’s registered as an Independent so that doesn’t leave much else!!!!
If Mommy is feeling the heat and pressure of the press, complaints, bloggers, etc, would wonder how long it takes Track to act out in that from what I’ve read, that’s why he ended up where he is.
those who are asking about the palin property taxes, do a search on Mudflats, it’s been talked about quite a bit.
Hope Track can stay away from school buses when he gets back……….
Amy -
Please , no apology needed. Thank you for sharing about your brother.
sarah is a loon and should be muzzled.
Nan, I understand what you are trying to say, but I still think Buchanan should be chastised for his comments. He is a public figure with a following that likely includes right-wing fanatic Sarah supporters. We recently had some very tragic events where mentally unbalanced right-wing nuts killed people. Given that, it was irresponsible of him to make such a comment.
I realize that I am oversensitive to this type of language, but there is a reason, knowing how domestic violence tends to escalate over time, from verbal abuse to higher and higher levels of physical abuse and sometimes to death.
I remembered the following quote, but am not having much luck finding the attribution this morning. Maybe someone here will recognize it and can help me out.
“Watch your thoughts; thoughts become words. Watch your words; words become actions. Watch your actions; actions become habits. Watch your habits; habits become character. Watch your character…for your character becomes your destiny.”
austintx Says:
sarah is a loon and should be muzzled
Thanks, that made me giggle a bit. I had a mental pic of a loon wearing a muzzle.
Amy – Sorry for your loss. You are right, it is disgusting that $P uses the military as her own selling point. We lost some brave boys this week, and they were just young men, brave young men.
Canadian Neighbour – Track will register whichever party suits $P’s own agenda the best.
lilladyNY……..I thought he did excellent also! I was impressed.
I wasn’t able to listen to Shannyns program last Sat……..when I read this I just thought nooooooooo………go pump up her article on Huffpo, Scarah needs to be seen as the liar she is. It’s costing AK a lot for her to dump the job, in more ways than just money. She a terrible person.
“When Senator Bill Wielechowski came on my radio program this week, he dropped a bomb I wasn’t ready for; in order for Alaska to avoid a constitutional crisis, “The real solution…is for the governor to say…’I will withhold my resignation until the legislature can meet.’”
Dead air…please explain, Senator.”
I read somewhere (Not HuffPo) that Track was registered “Independant” same as Todd. Wish I had link…..sorry.
the “warrior” term is more wacko bible talk, makes me sick. I don’t like it either, some vet or current soldier should say something.
Knock it off Scarah.
valley independent that’s a great quote. wow!
Welcome back AKM! I’m sure everyone is checking out the NYT front-pager about Palin’s past year. SarahPAC ad is in the right column.
Lest we forget…
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/13/sarah-palins-most-cringe_n_230502.html
she freakin must have had a mental breakdown! couldn’t happen to a meaner person.
emergency hair help, lol…..must have been the hair extensions for the trip with Meg, remember she went to a beauty school, when asked how she wanted it styled, she said just do it so it looks normal or some such.
remember the on, off, on invitation fiasco, lol……must have put her over the top. I quit. Now wonder McCain can honestly say she’s doing what is best for Sarah, her family and Alaska, lol, I bet she’s mentally unstable. Not meaning to be mean to those who have breakdowns, I’ve been close myself, but she brought ALL this stress on herself! And I didn’t quit!
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/13/sarah-palin-underweight-a_n_230435.html
“The piece describes Palin as obsessed with her critics, and under severe strain from souring relationships with Alaska legislators and encounters with the national media and paparazzi. Perhaps the strangest details of the story come from accounts from Palin’s friends about her physical deterioration:
Friends worried that she appeared anxious and underweight. Her hair had thinned to the point where she needed emergency help from her hairdresser and close friend, Jessica Steele.”
Your comments are well taken, Amy. I thought it was just me who didn’t like that word. I know many military and former military people who are and have been willing to fight and die if necessary, but who do not relish war. Her overuse of that word strikes me as both an oversimplified characterization of the men and women serving in our military, and a glorification of war.
It may be she considers herself a “warrior” for God and it is so ingrained in her thought pattern that it automatically comes out in her speech, but I agree that it is insensitive. Perhaps a mudpuppy with Twitter can find a 140-character way to let her know?
Valley Independent wrote: “It may be she considers herself a “warrior” for God ”
You mean, like this?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHh9ywmo5AE
LOL, those repubs loathe $P more than we do -
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-palin-gop13-2009jul13,0,3913909.story
But the reaction to her resignation from Republican candidates around the country has been telling. Asked if they planned to invite Palin to visit and campaign on their behalf, several of those facing tough races — the ones who need to do more than turn out the party faithful or collect their contributions — were not rushing out the welcome mat
To Amy: I am so sorry for your loss. I also resent the word “warrior.” Even worse, was $arah’s visit to Kosov where she talked to the Sacrificial Soldiers. And that woman is going to write a book!
111 UK Lady – Great article. Enjoyed reading it. The thing about Palin is, IMO, of why she is such a divisive politician in the GOP, is she really isn’t a Rep. She became a Rep to beat Murkowski. She isn’t a true maverick either. As we know she is a one woman show, and would make a great dictator on another planet.
Welcome back. From the fish fry to the oyster field.
Amy, thanks for that heartfelt post. So sorry for your loss of your sweet son.
Sarah uses the troops and her child as political battering rams–it is wearying.
Welcome home AKM ! Waterfalls are my favorite things in the world!
I think Scarah uses the term “warriors” to mean “Christian Warriors.” The religious right has infiltrated our military at the highest levels. Plenty of info about this on the web. It actually just stirs up more animosity toward the U.S., as people in the Middle East do NOT appreciate bibles being rammed down their throats.
OMG, that video was horrible. I can just see the palin house and the kids with look of caution in their eyes.
Thank you all for the kind words and support. I was just so mad I had a little rant tantrum. I should have known that this being Mudflats you would respond as sweetly as you have.
She really is a horror to behold in so many ways. Thanks again.
Welcome back AKM, Glad you had a nice weekend, beautiful pic hope to see more soon.
Mudflats: What a weekend out of Whittier. We got shrimp, salmon, sunburns, and the occasional mischievous Irish Lord.
@Buffalo Gal
LOL – teffle! Levi is the anti-teffle.
Amy et al…
Speaking from an experienced standpoint, having served this country in two different branches of our military (Air Force and Army) starting during the VietNam conflict, ‘warrior’ to me is a term of offense. I prefer the term ‘defender’ for obvious reasons. All of our current, former and future military members should not be put in harms way for dubious or questionable reasons. Should this soveriegn nation be attacked by an outside force, I will be first in line to take up arms to DEFEND her. And I know I would not be alone. I come from a long family tradition of volunteer service members, even my son and daughter were defenders. Warriors make war… defenders keep the peace.
That’s my piece. ‘Nuff said.
Greytdog – sorry it took me so long to listen to the link you sent.
Wow – I am stunned – that is one crazy, obnoxious, hate-filled woman who should not be invoking God’s name. I feel horrible for her family and will add them to my prayer list. I bet the other family was ecstatic to have their mom back.
Seagull Junker Palin Says: July 13th, 2009 at 8:11 AM “I read somewhere (Not HuffPo) that Track was registered “Independant” same as Todd. Wish I had link…..sorry.”
I believe it was “non-partisan”, Seagull. I can’t remember where I read it either…
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Here’s another article for all of you to chew on. It’s on the right wing website The Weekly Standard, the propaganda device originally started up by that maniacally-grinning perpetually-wrong nitwit Bill Kristol and his faithful sidekick Fred Barnes.
Matthew Continetti has readied a book for publishing due out next year entitled “The Persecution of Sarah Palin” — will it make it to the bookstores before $arah’s own book? Before Levi’s?
He wrote for The Weekly Standard a 2-page article entitled “Out of Alaska”. Ah, are we supposed to think of Isak Dinesen aka Karen Blixen, the heroine of “Out of Africa” (gawd, another joke is burbling up)?
http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/016/708gpxia.asp
Anyway, when you get down to one of the last paragraphs, it’s certainly enough to make you sit up and say, WTF??
“Throughout her career, Palin has seemed most “appropriate” at moments when she senses that the populace is diverging from the political class that rules over it. Palin exploits the split and wins office as the tribune of the people. That is what happened when she saw that Wasillans were tired of the nonideological, nonpartisan, unexciting mayoralty of John Stein; when she saw self-dealing among Republican insiders in Anchorage and Juneau; when she saw that Alaskans were tired of Frank Murkowski and the lobbyist culture he nursed and protected. That is what she and John McCain tried to do last year, when Americans had grown tired of George W. Bush and Republican misrule (things didn’t work out the way they’d hoped). The next time Palin sees a gap separating the people and their government, she may try to jump in and fill it.“
About the highlighted sentences — No frickin’ kidding!
It certainly is interesting to read what slant the right wing puts on the past and latest twists and turns of Palin’s career…
I come from a military family, and I am offended by Palin’s “warrior.” He may have been in the army, but he was a compassionate, kind, loving person who would defend our country, not go out and make war happen. (he passed away in 2000)
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Also, I think Levi being on the interview circuit is good marketing for stirring up interest in his book.
I have to laugh at the stupidy of Wolf Blitzer on CNN. They are returning from lunch and he had to talk about her still hobbling because of the francture but his comment that there is a “special device” for her made me shake my head. Special Device – yearightsure – a stack of books with a pillow for which they have draped the front of the desk so as not to be seen as she is also wearing a dress. Media Camerapeople sit on the floor in front of the desk.
This man makes many millions having far too many on-air mug hours filling the air with made up statements. It may sound trivial but when you hear so many comments he makes that are wrong, how can anyone discern between what is true and what is not.
Oops, “he” REFERRING to my father. I had deleted a sentence prior.
I have not heard Buchanan’s remarks, but I agree that he should be chastised and made to apologize (as Letterman was): Letterman is a comedian, he made a joke (whether we think it was bad form or not). Buchanan is not a comedian: he made or implied torture for a young man who is speaking what he believes to be truth about a situation he was involved in and people he was involved with directly.
Two thoughts:
1. The current Sarah Palin Tours Alaska trip is, I think, because she’s afraid if she stays in one place too long, Alaskans will catch up to her, tar and feather her and ride her out of the state on a rail.
2. She will end up being the poster child for the Tea Bag Party. I don’t expect they will pay her very much because we all know how they feel about paying for anything!
On the Sotamayor confirmation hearing, SENATOR Al Franken will be speaking shortly as he is a member of the Judicial Committee.
Senator Franken’s initiation into the Washington Reality Show!!!
I’m watching with you CN!!!
DaisyDem…
‘Todd Palin ought to take Levi down to the creek and hold his head under water untill the thrashing stops.’ Pat Buchanan.
That is not turture. That is death. And they all had a good laugh.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/13/pat-buchanan-todd-palin-o_n_230441.html
We have lost our way.
These hearings for young kids is soooo boring as Judge Sotamayor’s nephew has nodded off to sleep. The camera just caught his bobbing head. He appears to be maybe 10 or 11.
Franken is now speaking!!
#94 Amy,
There doesn’t seem to be much of a history of military service in Sarah’s families. Either side.
Not Chuck, not Todd, none of the women. I could be wrong, but it looks like Track is the only one. I apologize to you, for her, that she speaks for soldiers’ families when she’s never walked that walk.
Interesting statistic for whatever it’s worth. Bush Alaska has one of the highest rates of military service in the country, by ethnicity and per capita.
Territorial Guard, Eskimo Scouts, Arctic Warriors National Guard units. Male and female enlistees.
Politico is reporting on SarahPac numbers: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0709/24866.html
“Sarah Palin’s political action committee raised nearly $733,000 in the first six months of 2009 and has more than $450,000 in cash on hand, according to new filings with the Federal Election Commission.”
Amy, I’m so sorry for your loss. Like everybody should, and our President does, I thank you for his service, and for the sacrifice your family has made on behalf of this country. I am ashamed that politicians like Sarah Palin have the gall to use this country’s servicemen and women to promote themselves.
CG…
And Track didn’t have much choice.
I’ve walked it.
My children have walked it.
Amy’s Dad walked it.
Along with a host of others.
And we all chose freely.
Off to work… back in 8 or so. Later Pups!
Judge Sotomayor’s opening statement (that what you call it?) was GREAT.
Thank you UK Lady for the link to Turkana on Daily Kos and his response to Peggy Noonan’s op ed. This is the best thing I have ever read to sum up what the Republican Party has become. One word is missing from it: hypocritical. But the analysis is so good. I have a 74 year old aunt who followed the campaign every day. She watches mostly CNN and C-Span. She knew the players in this last campaign before I did. When we (the Democratic Party and President Obama) won in November, my aunt said “what am I going to watch now that the election is over?” I replied, “the implosion of the Republican Party.” I had no idea. Partly, that was only hopeful conjecture on my part. I had no idea the Republican Party would continue to sink lower and lower into the depths of their murky debris.
Email I sent to Morning Joe with regards to Pat Buchanan and his comments about Levi Johnston:
It is absolutely disgusting that Pat Buchanan was not only advocating murder on this show, but that all participants laughed about it. I seem to recall that Pat didn’t find it so funny when Letterman made a joke about Bristol, but apparently to you guys, murder of a teen for speaking out after he was used and tossed aside by a politician is not only acceptable but funny. YOU ALL OWE LEVI JOHNSTON AN APOLOGY. It seems to me that you all have no room to criticize anyone for any derogatory comments made with regards to Palin or her family since you consider it comical when someone “jokes” about killing a teen who speaks out against them. You are no better than Sarah Palin when she laughed on air with AK local radio jocks for calling a woman a cancer and a bitch and implying that she didn’t really love her children. I guess it explains why you like Palin so much, you apparently think like she does.
I’ll make you a bet as well, I bet that Levi doesn’t go crying to the media about being picked on like Sarah Palin does. If any one of you had said that about her or one of her kids you and I both know without question she would have had a press release sent out already and interviews lined up complaining about how horrible you all were for saying such a thing!
Your bias is showing and I used to think you all were better than that. Obviously I was wrong indeed. At least now you aren’t hiding those true colors, they are shining brightly for all to see.
I went to the wacko cpeerer’s site just to take a look at there insanity. This comment made shows just how sick they are. Thought you could use a laugh.
What about the possibility that by 2011 Hillary resigns to the SOS post for strong opposition to the Obama failed policies, and she teams up with Sarah to take the bigger threat to this nation since the Communist Block?
If Sarah runs, get the nomination and on her most surprising move yet, picks Hillary as her running mate…
That would be the biggest landslide win in the past 40 years.
What a wacko ! ! !
KaJo, re: “That is what happened when she saw that Wasillans were tired of the nonideological, nonpartisan, unexciting mayoralty of John Stein;….”
Wow. What spin. I live in Wasilla. I know John, who now lives in Sitka. John IS a “nonidealogical, nonpartisan” person, and because of that, is able to focus on the issues and work on building consensus. He is well educated, a good administrator, and really cares about his community. I don’t believe for a minute that “Wasillans were tired….” of the job he was doing as mayor so much as that the Republican party wanted so badly to make a non-partisan job partisan in their attempt to rule the community that they decided they would stop at nothing to get it, and Palin went right along with the program. A very ugly whisper campaign ensued. They said she was “the Christian candidate” (He IS a Christian), they said he was a Jew (He’s Lutheran), they said he and his wife weren’t married (they were – she has since passed away). I think that’s when Palin sold her soul and became one of those “self-dealing” “Republican insiders” who thought nothing about campaigning from her city office until it was brought up after she brought down Randy Ruedrich for doing that very thing.
We have not yet finished, but there are those who are working hard with quite a bit of success to excise the cancer that is party politics from the local boards and commissions where they ought not be as party plank issues have no place in the discussions there.
the problem child
Politico is reporting on SarahPac numbers
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Well it isn’t listed on the FEC website as of yet. I just checked and it is still showing $0
http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/cancomsrs/?_10+C00458588
daisydem
You’re welcome. That was an interesting article, I enjoyed some of the comments too.
Argh! C. Rock, you nearly tempted me to go and look, just stopped myself in time.
I know about the curiosity of what’s happening on the other side. So are they freaking out?
Now there is some magical thinking, C Rock. Did you log in to ask what’s being smoked over there?
Found it:
http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00458588/423110/#DETAILED
#43 July 13th, 2009 at 5:18 AM Freakout in Kansas Says: Caption: “Gov. Sarah Palin last week at a signing event, … in the village of McGrath, Alaska.”
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WTF? …Or is the Wicked Witch of the North actually sacrificing an infant for her higher calling? (Can anyone photoshop this to put a dagger in her hand?)
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Real Witches don’t do babies … (see Genesis 22:1-24)
I like the idea “McCain’s unleashed the Hounds from Hell,” as a moniker.
Welcome back AKM – it was mad keeping up with the posts and links!
…with a terrifying moment when Senator W mentioned to Shannyn Moore that Palin had to stay in office a few more weeks to prevent a constitutional crisis.
NOOoooooooooooooooooooOOOOOo
Amy, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. This country’s citizens owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women, like your brother, who were willing to serve their country and risk the ultimate sacrifice.
I too am sick to death of $arah using the heroic members of the military for her personal nonsense. The tweets especially insult me. Since she non-stop uses the military as her personal political prop I really wish that someone in the media would ask her to take a clear stand on DADT. Are all the military members heroic “sacrificial” soldiers $arah or just the ones who are not gay?
http://tinyurl.com/qxhg9k
AKM, Welcome home! I am really happy to know you had wonderful and relaxing weekend! I must admit that a small part of me wondered if you were on the water fishing or “fishing” in the mudflats! For your health and happiness I am glad it was the former.
Pf-f-f-ft. Perry pissed away 2 mil. in Fed. money and wants anther 2 mil.
http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/2009/07/13/0713fence.html
Oh brother. Border watch. Warning! Armadillos crossing the border!
“Although viewers didn’t report much illegal activity, they were active on the site. They sent about 3,900 reports and comments from Feb. 2 to Feb. 8. Dozens said they were confused about whether images were humans or animals.
One report simply read, “armadillo by the water,” while another offered some advice.
“Just a word of warning: A moment ago I saw a spider crawl across the top of the camera,” the report read. “You might want to try and prevent any webs from being spun across the lens area by treating with repellent or take other measures.”
CG –
Dont’cha love it……….
Local Alaskans…. can you answer this question…?
On the Open thread last night there was discussion by a few different people about whether ‘ anything ‘ has been done for the people of Eagle.
( about them getting that gravel they needed to rebuild… and were waiting)
$arah… has moved (could care less now) on and Parnell is probably waiting for the 26th. Might not to any good to email either of them.
But… ” WHO ” is the Representative for the Eagle Area..? What’s that persons name..? Why have we not heard that person screaming.
(Even though not in Session-I assume they check their emails )
We should all email THAT person… and whoever the Legs. Majority Leader is. Can someone supply those names.
Now that AKM is back maybe a story is in the works as well. YBG should let us know the status. Someone ( can’t remember who ?) said they were going to be calling yesterday to try to get an update.
CG & Austin – LOL.
It seems like graft when cameras cost that much $$.
So, interesting that Meg Stapletongue is paid significantly less than Pam Pryor. Do you think this makes her extra venomous?
“Palin also paid several Sarah PAC staffers monthly stipends including former Republican National Committee finance director Timothy Crawford ($6,000/month), personal/political spokesman Meg Stapleton ($4,000/month) and PAC spokeswoman Pam Pryor ($6,000/month). Palin also made a series of $8,000 payments to IzzyLene Consulting, an Anchorage-based consulting firm.”
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/eye-on-2012/palins-pac-raises-700000.html#comments
And just who owns IzzyLene Consulting ?? Brand new since the PAC was set up ?? Hm-m-m-m………
You know what I noticed Prob. Child?
It looks like the admin staff makes barely minimum wage. Typical.
Or, as we’ve heard, there IS NO administration.
Looks like 700K isn’t much. A “source” for the Pac just contacted the WaPo to let them know that they collected 200K in July…..
Does the State of Alaska have an undefined amount of time to respond to (and produce) the emails for the requests that many have made?
I read that MSNBC made requests back in September ’08, and they still have not received anything. There is no excuse for that type of delay especially when they are charging to retreive the emails.
Can they drag this out for years? What’s the hold up, and why can’t someone start to put the pressure on to release the emails? Aren’t they required to get this out in a timely fashion? How about some public pressure????
Trisha – Andree McLeod has a court case pending that is asking for the release of some emails – the ones on the private yahoo account that pertain to Govt. business & also those that include Todd Palin as a cc.
So SOMEDAY it will be settled – not sure how the judge will rule though, but since it’s been pending since October (?) it looks like it has potential.
Did any of you catch MSNABC talking to some conservative blog owner and giving him hell over some horrible things that were written by his blogger ‘s about Malia Obama wearing a piece T shirt when the family visited Rome . I caught the end of it.
They’re having a lot of fun with the thought of $P stumping for Democratics on Kos.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/7/13/752943/-Palin:-Im-going-to-campaign-with-Democrats
It might have been Hendrick Hertzberg, but I’m not sure — on the New Yorker’s weekly politics podcast, which I listened to this morning, someone said “She’s got to be a Democratic sleeper agent – there’s almost no other explanation for it” or something like that.
Ha!
C. Rock.
That would be The Free Republic blog. They are disgusting. David Schuster was supposed to be having them on to discuss their ravings.
They have been having a blog war with Daily Kos this week. It has been a lot of fun to watch. The Kos guys are wiping the floor with them.
The Free Republic guy looked like Timothy Treadwell.
I’d love to hear what you AK’s say about him! I watched The Grizzley Diaries again last week.
Hey Austintx-
Kimberly Morgan
Larry Lehman
RJ Nitsche
Robyn Roberts
All from Giddings Tx.
Morgan-Oil and gas testers
Roberts-Pipeline Construction
I notice that Campaign Solutions was still receiving payments from SarahPac as late as June. Yet I recall that Campaign Solutions is Becki Donatelli’s company (she is president of Campaign Solutions and also EDonation.com) and that Becki parted ways with SarahPac the day the Alaska Fund Trust was announced.
Curious.
well said, thank you for posting something about this.
BahstinBoyo aka Wrangler Tractor Palin: Warriors make war… defenders keep the peace.
That’s my piece. ‘Nuff said.
Bringing SarahPAC contributor Robyn Roberts, of Gidding, Texas to the open thread.
The Roberts own Pumpco, a gas pipeline construction business. And a ranch in Giddings, Texas.
Mays Business School honors outstanding alumni
Alan B. Roberts ‘78 “As my mom used to say, hard work doesn’t hurt anyone. It’s just good for you.”
Following his graduation with a BBA in accounting in 1978, Alan Roberts worked for a CPA firm in Victoria, Texas before launching his own company. He started Pumpco, Inc. in 1981 to provide oilfield pump repair and lease services with little more than personal integrity, a truck, faith, and the willingness to work as long and hard as was necessary to become regarded as a top contractor.
In 1985, Roberts had the good fortune to meet fellow Aggie accounting major Robyn Meyer ’89 at an Aggie football game. When they married a few years later, Alan not only took on a life partner, but a business partner as well, as Robyn became a co-owner of the company and the corporate treasurer.
Over the years, Pumpco, Inc. has flourished, as evidenced by the growth in the size and sophistication of its equipment and the number of employees. Both the territory it covers and services it provides have expanded. In 2007, Pumpco, Inc. was named to the Aggie 100, the list of the top 100 fastest growing Aggie-owned-or-operated businesses. Recently, the Roberts sold the company to MasTec, Inc. of Coral Gables, Florida.
Roberts has served as chairman of the board of trustees of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings. He is a member of the Breakfast Lions Club in Giddings and continues to serve as treasurer of the St. Mark’s Medical Center Foundation in nearby La Grange.
Robyn Meyer Roberts ‘89 “For me and my family, being an Aggie is a way of life. And the Aggie way of life is to serve.”
Robyn Roberts ’89 didn’t have to go far from home to find success. A Giddings resident all her life, Roberts left her hometown for an Aggie education, just 50 miles away in 1985. It was that year that she met her husband, Alan ‘78, at an Aggie football game.
Roberts graduated in 1989 with her degree in accounting and went to work for Browning-Ferris Industries as a controller in their San Antonio office. A marriage proposal brought her back to Giddings, where she became co-owner of the company her husband founded, Pumpco, Inc. She has served in the capacity of corporate treasurer for the company for many years. Recently, the company was sold to MasTec Inc., but remains under the Roberts’ leadership.
Giving back to the community is very important to Roberts, who has served as congregational treasurer of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings and on the School Board of Immanuel Lutheran School. She is a member of the New Horizon Lions Club in Giddings and serves as board treasurer of St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange. Recently, she was invited to join the board of regents at Concordia Lutheran University in Austin, Texas.
Robyn Roberts Contribution List in 2008
$500 04/08/2008 G MCCAUL FOR CONGRESS, INC – Republican
$5,000 11/13/2007 P CORNYN-TEXAS VICTORY COMMITTEE – Republican
$5,000 11/13/2007 P CORNYN-TEXAS VICTORY COMMITTEE – Republican
$10,000 to John Cornyn, Cornyn-Texas Victory Committee on November 13, 2007
They go to a lot of high-end cattle auction gala events. Sounds like fun.
“The exciting young open heifer was sired by Blackhawk of Brinks and out of the popular Chimney Rock donor, Suhn’s Miss Promise 331J14, a maternal sister to 331L2. Roberts Ranch, Alan and Robyn Roberts of Giddings, Texas paid $14,100 for Lot 29.”
An exciting young heifer…wow.
They’re also having big sales and discounts on bull semen…and they’re in the Semen Directory, if you ever need to find them.
Rob, maybe Campaign Solutions had a 6 mo. contract?
I enjoyed this…….are we convinced? lol yeah, she and Kris probably did talk about it on the campaign trail as in take this job and shove it, lol.
from the Times article…..
“We had been contemplating this for months, so I didn’t surprise my family or the people around me,” she said, glancing at her top aide, Kris Perry, who was seated across the room from the governor during the interview. Ms. Perry smiled and nodded emphatically.”
LOL, seemed to chill…….guess Scarah had no comment, end of interview, eh?
from the Times article….
“The mention of Mr. Ruedrich’s name seemed to chill the atmosphere of the interview with the governor.”
UK Lady – thanks re: the pooties. You are kind to take the time to answer (o:
Thanks all for links and info, already commented on Shannyn’s Huffpo story earlier – Now off to catch up reading and clicking more links!
Tue Jun 3, 2008 CORAL GABLES, Fla., June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — MasTec, Inc.
(NYSE: MTZ) today announced that it has acquired Pumpco, Inc., a private
company specializing in midstream oil and gas pipeline construction. Pumpco,
which has been in business for over 25 years, is headquartered in Giddings,
Texas, and had annual revenue of approximately $70 million in 2007.
Here is an interesting bit of trivia. None, not one, of the listed contributors for that other site (assuming they are using their real names), had contributed the minimum $250 required to show up on the PAC disclosure. Maybe they are not rich (who is these days), but what with all their cheerleading, you would expect at least one of them to have broken that $250 contribution ceiling.
Yup yup – Another ‘pup is doing some work on the connection(s).
They will make the big splash.
I can tell you this , the Roberts live large. I seen it with my own 2 eyes.
Perry is a HUGE Aggie. All ties together nicely , huh ??
austin, I thought you were going to do this…
Forbes has a short interview with Shannyn Moore:
http://www.forbes.com/2009/07/10/shannyn-moore-sarah-palin-business-media-moore.html
some creepy reader comments, as one might imagine . . .
could this be the reason Joe Schmidt is not stepping up to lt. gov? wouldn’t this pose as a conflict of interest? and is “this” one of “those” frivolous lawsuits?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shannyn-moore/cop-union-suing-palin-adm_b_208419.html
“The Alaska Correctional Officers Association filed a lawsuit today against Governor Palin’s administration. They claim the administration purposefully dragged its feet in getting the legislature to appropriate pay increases, thereby sabotaging new contract arbitration.”
autintx, IzzyLene was paid by the McCain Campaign last year so they are not “new”. What they actually are I have yet to discover. The FEC shows payment to IzzyLene in Anchorage for GOTV. Remember that GOTV is what the McCain campaign used to try to hide the payments for $arah’s voice coach, hair stylist and make-up stylist. There is also a payment to Taylor Griffin in Anchorage for GOTV. Taylor Griffin is a Republican operative that was sent in to Alaska to assist in the take over of Troopergate.
This is an excellent article from The Nation from last September that appears to tell the truth about Troopergate. You will see the name Taylor Griffin.
http://www.thenation.com/doc/20081013/nichols
176 CG Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 2:34 PM
austin, I thought you were going to do this…
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Another ‘pup that is much better at computer digging is doing some things. I gave them info on things I saw on Saturday when I was in Giddings.
I really take exception to this line that was in the most recent NY Times piece about Palin. They are discussing all her problems as she returned home and they say this………….
…..and a national news media that was eager to cover it all.
Excuse me? Who had People magazine on speed dial? Palin. Who kept making remarks to the press when she should have just kept her head down and went back to work? Palin. Who travelled around the Country while ignoring her duties at home? Palin.
Palin wanted this attention and they make her out to be a victim…..again. If Palin didn’t want the attention, maybe she would have quit calling People magazine for every little family announcement or drama. Give me a break.
This is pumpco.
http://www.pumpco.cc/About-Us/Alan.html
When I searched for IzzyLene, I got the FEC McCain campaign expenses. There were 2 payments to IzzyLene in Anchorage, one for $7500 and one for $11,250.00. The purpose for both was GOTV. You will also see the payment of $10,000.00 to Taylor Griffin, Anchorage, for GOTV and a payment of $12,350.00 to Penny Owen, Palmer (google lists her as Wasilla), for GOTV. This is just the first 4 pages that show payments in Alaska. (LOTS of hotel payments)
Does anyone know who Penny Owen is?
I got no listing for IzzyLene Consulting in Anchorage.
http://tinyurl.com/lxzupj
Okay, ADN says that IzzyLene is a consulting firm in Alaska registered in stapletongue’s name. Actually, they state “her” name but I think they are referring to stapletongue.
AK is the place to invest. 15 new oil & gas explorers rcvd $193M cash from State for their tax credits in FY09. http://tinyurl.com/l2y68b
10:50 AM Jul 12th from web
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Hm-m-m-m-m.
As Gov. of Alaska , did sarah sign anything during the 5 days she was in Giddings with all those donors to her PAC ?? You know , the ones in the oil & gas bidness. Makes one wonder , huh ??
Dr. P – good find.
Well it looks like Sarah was there for innocent purposes – to view the Summer Bull Collection.
Oh, Austintx, sorry I left out the s in the post at 179. Oops.
IZZYLENE CONSULTING, MEGHAN STAPLETON-STEENBURGH
16235 HEADLANDS CIRCLE ANCHORAGE AK 99516
Steenburgh? Her name is Steenburgh!
things that make ya go hmmmm……..
will she quit the repub party? like the quitter she is and jump to the Constitutional Party?
and lookie, lookie who their Alaska contact number goes to! wow and remember Track isn’t repub, neither is Toad……things that make ya go hmmmm
And do repubs have a chance at winning? or reinventing? gop is stale, could this be something “fresh”?
Also, this moderate Dem or Repub thing……we need to be very careful, some politicians have registered with whichever party would get them voted in. Please be aware of this. I voted straight Dem ticket last time because I was so ticked off at the republican party, I don’t usually do that, I did do a fair amount of research before voting but didn’t digg real deep on some.
Anyway, just food for thought for those newly interested in politics. We really do need to check these folks out. And the more “underground” the connections go, the harder it will be to dig anything out.
And seriously, check this out, this group may be seeing a crack in the door. This talk of Scarah, I’ll work with whoever Repub or Dem who stands for the right issues is kind of telling. She may be trying to rebrand herself as a mod. of neither party. I’m sure they’ll see through her, but will the public?
I know, I know…..we can fall back on the comfort of knowing she’s a word salad impulsive humorous train wreck, but still check this out. It would fall in line with the “Family” also, too.
http://www.theopalinism.com/blog/2009/07/07/constitution-party-not-the-gop-palins-true-party/
For those of you who are hearing of the Constitution Party for the first time I will include some snippets directly from their web pages:”
Preamble of the Constitution Party
“The Constitution Party gratefully acknowledges the blessing of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as Creator, Preserver and Ruler of the Universe and of these United States. We hereby appeal to Him for mercy, aid, comfort, guidance and the protection of His Providence as we work to restore and preserve these United States.
This great nation was founded, not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religions but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For this very reason peoples of other faiths have been and are afforded asylum, prosperity, and freedom of worship here.
The goal of the Constitution Party is to restore American jurisprudence to its Biblical foundations and to limit the federal government to its Constitutional boundaries.
The Constitution of these United States provides that “no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.” The Constitution Party supports the original intent of this language. Therefore, the Constitution Party calls on all those who love liberty and value their inherent rights to join with us in the pursuit of these goals and in the restoration of these founding principles.
The U.S. Constitution established a Republic rooted in Biblical law, administered by representatives who are Constitutionally elected by the citizens. In such a Republic all Life, Liberty and Property are protected because law rules.”
This is starting to evolve into Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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I need to get out~
Dr. Patois -
Good work.
So did Megtard get a salary AND IzzyLene collected money ??
Are we getting Taylor Griffen mixed up with Tim Griffen? or are they both repub operatives, lol.
WOW. Impressive digging people.
So Megamoutn is AKA IzzyLene AKA Meghan Stapleton-Steenburgh.
Busy girl.
CG sez -
They go to a lot of high-end cattle auction gala events. Sounds like fun.
“The exciting young open heifer was sired by Blackhawk of Brinks and out of the popular Chimney Rock donor, Suhn’s Miss Promise 331J14, a maternal sister to 331L2. Roberts Ranch, Alan and Robyn Roberts of Giddings, Texas paid $14,100 for Lot 29.”
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Oh yeah…….big ass auction facility was right there on the same road as “Roberts Green”. That’s the name of Alan & Robyn’s over the top spread.
Got the heli-pad and all.
Steenburgh is Meg’s hubby Eric’s last name.
Freakout in Kansas–I saw that photo and wondered too. I think the parent is having Buttercup sign the pook kid’s shirt/dress. Kid doesn’t look to happy to me, either!
Eric & Meghan Steenburgh…
If you are interested in running for Give to the World, please send an email stating your intentions to:
Meghan Steenburgh at info@givetotheworld.org.
Give to the World
c/o Meghan Steenburgh
PO Box 110171
Anchorage, AK 99511
http://www.syracuse.com/poststandard/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-15/1220086733124870.xml&coll=1
Auburn native busy writing about former boss, Palin
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Dave Tobin
Who in New York knows McCain’s vice presidential pick, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin?
Meghan Stapleton, an Auburn native, knows a lot. She served as Palin’s first gubernatorial press secretary, and could well play a role in Palin’s vice presidential campaign.
“They (the McCain campaign) just called and said, ‘Hey, can you write a summary statement on the governor’s accomplishments?’ ” Stapleton said. “They don’t’ really have anybody up here to do this.”
Stapleton, 36, moved to Alaska 81/2 years ago as a television reporter for the NBC affiliate in Anchorage. She has a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, and has long had a political bent. While a government student at Georgetown University, she worked as a speechwriter for the Republican National Committee.
She met Palin through her television work, interviewing Palin when she was mayor of Wasilla, a city just outside Anchorage.
Stapleton eventually left her television job and was working as communications director for a telecommunications company, Alaska Communications Systems, when in 2006 she was asked to run against the Palin ticket as an Independent candidate for lieutenant governor. She was a few months short of the state’s eight-year residency requirement, so could not run, she said.
Yet after Palin won election, she invited Stapleton to become her press secretary. That request, Stapleton said, “shows the extent to which she (Palin) crosses the aisle to say ‘let’s change this state and make it a better one.’ She’s looking to tap all sorts of sources to inform her opinion.”
Stapleton, the daughter of T. David and Helene Stapleton, is married to another Auburnian, Eric Steenburgh. In June 2007, they had their first child, Isabella Helene Stapleton-Steenburgh. Stapleton took maternity leave, and in November, resigned from the governor’s office….
Auburn native on McCain/Palin campaign team
By Kathleen Barran / The Citizen
Friday, August 29, 2008 11:07 PM EDT
Meghan Stapleton, daughter of Auburn attorney David Stapleton and his wife, Helene, has been offered a position to help coordinate news media with the Republican presidential campaign.
Newly appointed Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin tapped Stapleton for the position. Stapleton is still employed on a part-time basis as special assistant to Palin, working on energy issues.
Stapleton said Friday that she had been working on the congressional campaign for Alaska’s lieutenant governor, but as that position was winding down when the state primaries approached, she had time to work on the Republican presidential campaign.
Okay, lemme see if I’ve got this…
She was working for the state, resigned in 2007. Then working for Parnell while he was campaigning for Congress, but still employed by the state “as special assistant to Palin, working on energy issues.”
Then “tapped” by the McCain-Palin August 29th, 2008 “to help coordinate news media.” But still employed “on a part-time basis as special assistant to Palin, working on energy issues.”
But she worked for two of these years “as Palin’s press secretary, flying back and forth…”
Gov. Congratulates Press Secretary on Birth
07-159
July 1, 2007, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today congratulated her Communications Director and Press Secretary Meghan Stapleton and her husband, Eric Steenburgh, on the birth Saturday night of their first child, Isabella.
And she was Director of Corporate Communications of Alaska Communication Systems (ACS) before resigning in November. While she was working for the state of Alaska?
Oh dear.
What?
Oops, “poor”, not “pook”!
Disbursements from Sarahpac-
Eric Steenbergen-$4683
Meg Steenbergen-$14449
Izzylene-$40450
McCain Campaign
Izzylene-$18750
Hang on Meg, the Monies good
Sry- Steenburg?
http://www.alaskajournal.com/stories/110506/mov_20061105036.shtml
A really sweet bio. Such enthusiasm, tsk tsk. What happened?
Her new job suited that mood, sending her everywhere from the Beaufort Sea to the Aleutian Islands to cover stories.
“One year passed and there were still many more places to see in the state,” she said. “In Alaska, everyone embraces you so much, the hospitality is tremendous. You become more and more ingrained in the lifestyle … one year hardly does it.”
“Around here, with such a small population, you feel with every board position you take … you feel you have this opportunity to help, if not have some sort of impact,” she said.
God, I guess she got a little big for her britches and forgot…
If you could trade jobs with anyone, who would it be: A homeless person; I want to know what they go through and how we can help.
One word that describes you: Tenacious
Where do you hope to be in 10 years: I would hope my husband and I are raising a big family and enjoying Alaska just as much as we do now.
Okay, that’s waaay too sweet for me…yeah, No.
# 202
pvazwindy Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 4:02 PM
Disbursements from Sarahpac-
Eric Steenbergen-$4683
Meg Steenbergen-$14449
Izzylene-$40450
McCain Campaign
Izzylene-$18750
Hang on Meg, the Monies good
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Nothing ‘ funny ‘ here pvazwindy… this is her ” Retirement Account” in case Buttercup retires…. OH….. she already Has !!!!
One word that describes you: Tenacious
yeah, like an octopus or king cobra
Bringing this over from the Palin Hits the Road Thread….
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BigSlick Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 4:13 PM
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honestyinGov Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 1:57 PM
Here is a link to a WaPo article that has an update. They are saying that $arahPAC had a large amount of donations come in after $arah resigned.
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“Update, 4:10 p.m.: Palin has collected at least $200,000 more for Sarah PAC since the reporting period closed at the end of last month, according to a source familiar with the numbers. Palin’s resignation — announced on July 3 — triggered a flood of donations to the PAC, the source added.”
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Are all the little minions ‘ piggy banks’ empty now…and it will drop off..?
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/eye-on-2012/palins-pac-raises-700000.html#comments
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Good point. I’ve been going over the spreadsheets and found that she has some very loyal repeat contributors among those who give over $200. The majority are giving in multiple small installments of $50 or $100, and when they pass $200 cumulative their names appear on the rolls. A few just give her the $5000 in a single whack but they are few and far between.
It will be interesting to see whether SarahPac still has a revenue stream after 2 or 3 more months, and whether it picks up again during the new tax year. If the majority of funds collected in total is coming from “repeat offenders” then it means she has a small but vivacious base of Palinbots and not mass appeal. If so, the impending burn-out is inevitable.
# 202 pvazwindy Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 4:02 PM
Disbursements from Sarahpac-
Eric Steenbergen-$4683
Meg Steenbergen-$14449
Izzylene-$40450
McCain Campaign
Izzylene-$18750
Hang on Meg, the Monies good
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I saw that SJP had posted earlier on the Pee-landers thread about the PAC money and how much they raised …..so she has a log-in over there.
What if SJP posted these money totals on their thread……..
Do you think those little $5 and $10 dollar supporters who were told to turn off their cable last month and contribute to the Beg-a-Thon would be upset if they knew Meg paid herself/Izzylene $40,500… already…?
Right out of their little ‘ piggy-banks ‘.
Meg must have a HUGE piggy-bank at home.
Found this in the S-pac donnations, sweetly made by The Federalist Society
Contributor :
Steve Calabresi = 1′000$
Steven G. Calabresi is professor of law at the Northwestern University Law School. He co-founded The Federalist Society and serves as the chairman of the …
http://www.politico.com/…/steven_g_calabresi.html -
Austintx@194 Who knows? Is she/was she employed by the SOA?
HI
If you haven’t voted already I just threw my hat into the ring for a netroots scholarship, at the last minute.
I’m going stealthy with my screen name DrChill
I hope you’ll consider voting for me…
http://democracyforamerica.com/netroots_nation_scholarships/641-drchill
Thanks so much!
Say no to palin @195
I think Tim and Taylor are two different people but who knows. The Nation article is excellent for a clear picture of what happened last fall with the McCain campaign and Troopergate. Here is the portion that tells you Taylor Griffin was in Alaska;
The rewrite proceeded rapidly. By the time the GOP national convention opened–three days after Palin’s selection–the McCain team, led by veteran Bush/Cheney aide Taylor Griffin and reporting directly to campaign adviser Schmidt, had established a command center in Anchorage and conducted conference calls with Alaska GOP legislators, conservative leaders and associates of Palin to instruct them on how to say “supportive things,” according to an Alaska Republican who was in on the calls but spoke to media on condition of anonymity. “All I keep hearing is, ‘Why don’t you toe the line?’” said Rick Rydell, a conservative Anchorage radio host. Many Republicans did just that; former Alaska House Speaker Gail Phillips, who initially complained to reporters about McCain’s failure to vet Palin, suddenly stopped giving interviews. Calls to Palin’s office by national reporters started being routed to McCain campaign operatives. And Anchorage news cycles came to be dominated by denunciations of the probe from top GOP officials, announcements that Palin aides would not cooperate with the investigation, the filing of lawsuits and press conferences where O’Callaghan–who six weeks before had been working in the US Attorney’s office in New York–commented, with seeming authority, about how the Troopergate inquiry was “tainted.”
http://www.thenation.com/doc/20081013/nichols
Shannyn shares some of the hate mail she received.
http://cyberfrequencies.com/files/07-11-2009_CyberRadio.mp3
Halcro links to a really good piece by the editor of the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner:
http://www.newsminer.com/news/2009/jul/11/palin-dodged-open-discussion/?opinion
Since the ADN was advertising $arahPAC those last days of June to their readers…. in the interest of ‘ open and transparent government ‘ I think the ADN readers need to be aware of where the PAC money went and to whom….Right Meg…?
(I’ll have to register again to post comments )
If somebody doesn’t beat me to it I think the Meg/Issylene connection info is important and valid. ADN promoted it… lets tell the truth now.
Honestyingov@ 208….dumb question? who is SJP? (besides ME)
Dr Chill, I voted, and good luck.
If you want to give your opinion on Pat Buchanan’s statement on “Morning Joe” where Pat said that Todd Palin should hold Levi’s head under water until he stops thrashing, below is a link to do so.
Curious how our country gets all up in arms over sexual jokes (Letterman) but allows such violent talk by the likes of Buchanan et al pass without censure. Demand accountability and apology.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28437928/ns/msnbc_tv-morning_joe_on_msnbc/
Hi guys..
A few people are in the chat channel if you want to join in
Click on The Mudflats Live Chat in the top right hand corner of the forums..
@lee323
Yeah, this kind of stuff really bugs me. I had a bible studying, sunday school teacher tell me that they just wanted rush to have a massive heart attack and die. I’m certainly not a rush fan, but it left a bad taste in my mouth.
Huffpo has a poll up of sarah’s most cringe worth moments. Sorry if it’s been posted before.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/13/sarah-palins-most-cringe_n_230502.html
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Seagull Junker Palin Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Honestyingov@ 208….dumb question? who is SJP? (besides ME)
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I knew it was you as soon as I saw your comments over there>>>>>>>>
Those Fans sure do ‘ love ‘ you
But…..it’s not me! I don’t go over there!
# 212 Dr. Patois:
Thanks for the link to the NATION article.
What a shame on the McCain/Palin campaign!
Buttercup claimes she does not operate per “politics as usual”. This proves Palin IS politics as usual.
I want to photocopy the article and distribute it at every apperance Palin makes in the future.
My blood boils again thinking about the McCain/Palin campaign taking over this state.
just voted dr.chill. good luck to you..b
Lee323 & GA Peach
I am also disturbed by the contradiction of behavior in words…they really don’t see it as violence or “sin” when they’re the one’s doing or saying it…but look out if it’s somebody else!
Could someone please talk Tina Fey into coming back and doing just ONE SKIT:
Sarah’s quacky quitter word salad with twitters after! Too, Also!
“They (the McCain campaign) just called and said, ‘Hey, can you write a summary statement on the governor’s accomplishments?’ ” Stapleton said. “They don’t’ really have anybody up here to do this.”
“They” don’t have any writers or press people in Alaska to do this? Wait, maybe it means no one that could figure out what she had accomplished and go big with it.
“…in 2006 she was asked to run against the Palin ticket as an Independent candidate for lieutenant governor. She was a few months short of the state’s eight-year residency requirement, so could not run, she said.
She was asked by whom? This would be good to know.
@Martha UYS, I’ll bet Tina Fey will do it but not until the summer’s nearly over… (They are all on hiatus)
“When the Tony-winning musical Spamalot opened at Los Angeles’ Ahmanson Theatre on July 8, the performance included an improvised lyric spoofing Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin, who announced her resignation as Governor of Alaska on July 3. According to a theater spokesperson, Rick Holmes as the French Taunter sang the following to the tune of “Frère Jacques”: “Sarah Palin, Sarah Palin, Please come back, Please come back. Who will see the Russians, Who will see the Russians, If they attack? If they attack?”
http://www.broadway.com/Sarah-Palin-Spoofed-in-L-A-Production-of-Spamalot/broadway_news/5030444
That’s IT! Sarah quit because she couldn’t get another Lifeline!
Got you covered, DrChill!!!!
Lee, @218……I sent my email about Buchanan. That was an awful thing to say.
Hey, Dr. Chill is famous for photoshopping skills! We have our OWN celebrity!
Do you think Sarah will be wearing pajamas more often? Like ALL DAY when she QUITS?
@Aussie, I am going to see SPAMALOT very soon. I will watch for that lyric line.
Maybe she’ll take up homeschooling – for herself! She can teach herself her own version of her history when she gets to civics.
I urge everyone to write to MSNBC protesting Pat Buchanan for what he said about Levi. See Lee’s post @218 for link. TEAM LEVI!
Do Sarah’s Lifelines get reset when she isn’t governor anymore?
CG……is there a way to find out how Meg registered when she first moved to AK? Independent Party perhaps?
When I read that she would have run against Scarah, then Scarah brought her on board, seems rather like keep your enemies close. They probably both have dirt on each other by now.
I thought this was interesting……from the “Constitution Party” web site.
http://www.constitutionparty.com/press_kit.php
“A Fox News poll (www.foxnews.com) showed 67% of Americans said they’d consider voting for an independent candidate. An earlier Rasmussen survey showed 58% said it would be good for the United States to have a “truly competitive” third party. Voters are now weighing their options, especially on the issue of immigration. According to Rasmussen, 35% of conservatives said they’d pick a third party candidate over a Republican.
In 2012, the Constitution Party expects to have ballot access in all 50 states.”
I didn’t think Pat Buchanan could get worse. He’s so disgustingly attracted to the quitter which is impossible to watch – and now this. He’s a Palin Bot alright – through and through. I hope people see how creepy this is – and how WRONG on every level.
AKM, what a beautiful pic! Hope you had a nice weekend.
Dr. Chill, good luck to you. I just cast my vote!
Thanks for the link, sent my comment. I was shocked when I saw Pat’s comments on Joe morning. Hopefully they get rid of Mika too!!
If John Coale paid her legal fees would that be considered a gift?
CG – what article are you referencing?
Dr Chill, I voted. Good luck.
Suchanut, #200, page 4
for what? making 10 statements a month? wow, what a job!
Meg Stapleton ($4,000/month) and PAC spokeswoman Pam Pryor ($6,000/month)
Voted for you Dr. Chill.
Good luck and so glad you came back to share with everyone here.
From the Daily Kos:
TX-Gov: KBH Officially In, With A LOADED Warchest
It sure seems like Republican Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison is serious about getting into it with Rick Perry. Hutchison officially announced that the “exploratory” phase of her gubernatorial campaign is over, and that she will be running against Rick Perry for the GOP nod. She also announced that she raised over $9 MILLION in the first six months of the year. This swamped Perry’s $4.2 million figure announced last week. Remember, though, that Perry was precluded from raising money until the last nine days of the funding cycle, because of state prohibitions against raising money while the state legislature is in session. A bigger financial boost for KayBay: she could transfer cash from her federal account, meaning her cash-on-hand will exceed $12 million. Perry reported a little bit more than $9 million on hand. Pop several bags of popcorn for this one…
Oops. Hit the submit button too soon.
Night all. I’m so happy AKM is home.
Question re: Kay Bailey H. Why is she leaving the Senate to run for Gov?
If you haven’t voted for Dr Chill to get a Netroots scholarship, please do it. We’re running out of time.
http://democracyforamerica.com/netroots_nation_scholarships/641-drchill
Don’t make me set Irishgirl in you.
oops! on you!
Glad I did vote. I saw what IrishGirl did to the moose and goose………
Dr. Chill you got my vote,…good luck.
Seagull Junker Palin -
I think she is tired of D.C. and wants to “come home”. Plus , she obviously thinks she can knock off Perry.
Dr. Chill, I voted also, too. I think it’s great you want to go.
You should repost the link…….it’s been a while since I voted so let us know what the # is up to. We’ll get ya there.
did you catch this……even her “ethics counselor” thought it was bad!! does she still work for Scarah? lol
from the Nation article:
“Weeks before she joined the ticket, her ethics counselor, Wevley Shea, a former US Attorney for Alaska, had warned her with regard to Troopergate that “the situation is now grave.”
Thanks Austin – I was waiting for you!!!
She had better knock him off.
37 supporters so far for Dr. Chill so far.. Keep ‘em coming….
Seagull Junker Palin –
I hope we get to say this to Perry……….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4tWZNxnABk
Ditto about voting for our own DrChill…..”Master of Many Things,” including (but not limited to) The Ingenious Provocation of General Mayhem and False Consternation In SWWNBN’s Alternate Universe. (hehe)
http://democracyforamerica.com/netroots_nation_scholarships/641-drchill
hi dr chill. wishing you the best. i wonder if you could make a small photoshop art piece so the pups can find me at frying pan on august 1. we would like that very much…b
Austin – that video – wtf?
Seagull Junker Palin -
This explains it.
http://www.ksat.com/politics/4638422/detail.html
Thanks Austin – what a jerk! I love it when they are caught though. That’s what Levi has on $arah….horrible comments I betcha! Rumor!!! Rumor!!
Did you see Palin’s op-ed in the WAPO, sry can’t copy and paste.
btw-new thread up
Here’s the WaPo article. The comments are good. Apparently even though oil is so very low she’s spouting the drill baby drill meme, and how she’s progressing the gas line. Oh, also negative on Pres. Obama. Surprise!!! But again, $arah did not write this.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/13/AR2009071302852.html?hpid=opinionsbox1
@Dr. Chill: Just voted for you! Good luck. I just wish they didnt have me down as living in Wrightwood, Ca., because I have never even been there. Anyway, again, goodluck Dr. Chill.
#211
DrChill Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 4:33 PM
HI
If you haven’t voted already I just threw my hat into the ring for a netroots scholarship, at the last minute.
I’m going stealthy with my screen name DrChill
I hope you’ll consider voting for me…
http://democracyforamerica.com/netroots_nation_scholarships/641-drchill
Thanks so much!
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I was just over there voting. 50 votes total at this point. Not sure where that is compared to everybody else.
And the response from diarist fernyreyes @ Kos
“Sarah Palin has decided to take the time from her busy schedule of quitting and leaving to write what could only be described as a ‘sophomoric’ piece in the Washington Post about Cap and Trade.
In her article, ‘The Cap and Tax Dead End’, she seems more determined to score political points than anything else, mentioning celebrity media coverage and a random assortment of things she would like to see destroyed, including ANWAR.
Governor Palin, it seems like you missed the most obvious point of Cap-n-Trade: cleaning the environment! Not one word about pollution and the need to do something about global warming!
What a joke!”
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/7/13/753195/-Sarah-Palin-misses-the-point-on-energy
Another response to the WaPo piece:
from commenter DiTurno:
“When Palin (or her ghostwriters) claim “We have an important choice to make. Do we want to control our energy supply and its environmental impact? Or, do we want to outsource it to China, Russia and Saudi Arabia?,” she unmistakably shows that she’s a liar or a d*mn fool. No rational and informed person believes that those are the choices.
And a piece that discusses cap and trade without ever mentioning climate change? That’s unmistakably dishonest. “
I’m re-posting Glenda’s comment from the const. crisis thread here: it’s good:
#
In regards to the Washington Post Editorial written by ex-Governor Sarah Palin that has been mentioned by earlier commentators, I’m very confused. She says, “I am deeply concerned about President Obama’s cap-and-trade energy plan, and I believe it is an enormous threat to our economy. It would undermine our recovery over the short term and would inflict permanent damage.” Why wasn’t she concerned when under her Governorship Alaska became an observer in the Western Climate Initiative? Which by its own statement is “The centerpiece of the WCI strategy is a regional cap-and-trade program.” (For more info: http://www.westernclimateinitiative.org/index.php). In fact, with Administrative Order #238 one goal is: ” 13. the opportunities for Alaska to participate in carbon-trading markets, including the offering of carbon sequestration”, which is cap and trade. If she is so opposed to a ‘cap and trade’ system nationally, why wasn’t she opposed to it for Alaska?
Glenda – here is your answer: (kind of)
Funny how she now opposes cap & trade when just roughly 6 months ago she supported it.
Palin/Biden debate on October 3, 2008:
IFILL: We do need to keep within our two minutes. But I just wanted to ask you, do you support capping carbon emissions?
PALIN: I do. I do.
Capping carbon emissions is short-hand for cap-and-trade.
Once again, $arah supported cap & trade before she was against it.
What a moran.
Seagull Junker Palin @276
Excellent catch!!! You should send that to Andrew Sullivan to add to his list of The Odd Lies of Sarah Palin!
SERIOUSLY. This is a joke.
Seagull Junker Palin, thanks for posting the VP debate info. I had completely forgotten about that.
Thanks to the WaPo comments. $arah forgets that things in this day and age are RECORDED and ANALYZED.
This is just such an amateurish way to keep herself relevant/in the $$$.
Maybe the Republican ladies were balking????
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Sorry to be a pain in the rear.
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Read the comments in the WaPo – 2 people are now claiming that the Palin article was lifted from another article already written. Just reporting what I read here!
Tomorrow morning is going to be interesting!!!
What are the Reubs to do with dear Sarah? She attracts donations, but she also attracts problems. I predict they will use her to best advantage, then push her out of the way come election time.
Palin Op-Ed – and my responses.
“… unemployment rate recently hit its highest mark in more than 25 years …”
Don’t you mean, “Since Reagan introduced tax cuts and trickly down?”
The ironic beauty in this plan? Soon, even the most ardent liberal will understand supply-side economics.
We already understand supply-side/trickly down/voodoo economics, Nobel Barbie. Reagan and that other fellow, uh, oh yeah, George W Bush, taught us all about it. The difference between Republicans and us is that we don’t look at flat-lined personal income, soaring personal debt, and an ever-increasing concentration of wealth in the hands of a select few as evidence that it works. We see those things as clear evidence that it has failed.
“As the president eloquently puts it, electricity bills will ‘necessarily skyrocket’.”
I know you like Sean Hannity, but when it comes to actual information, the stuff we use to make decisions, we prefer geeky types like those who did the latest iteration of the report down at the Congressional Budget Office. They do lots of numbery kinda things there. They predict the energy bill would have a net annual economywide cost of $22 billion — or about $175 per household — in 2020. Divide that number by 365 days, and you get about 48¢. A first-class stamp costs 44¢. I agree, stamps cost too much, but I don’t think 44¢/day is worth all that shrieking about skyrockets.
In Alaska, we are progressing on the largest private-sector energy project in history. Our 3,000-mile natural gas pipeline will transport hundreds of trillions of cubic feet of our clean natural gas to hungry markets across America.
A couple things here. About that “progressing” part – maybe not so much, eh? And about those hungry markets – can you say Glut?
“Many states have abundant coal, whose technology is continuously making it into a cleaner energy source. Westerners literally sit on mountains of oil and gas, and every state can consider the possibility of nuclear energy. “
Can you be more specific about those technologies that are making coal cleaner? Are you referring to mountaintop removal and the dumping of spoil material into streams, lakes, and rivers, erasing them forever and poisoning everything downstream? Or were you thinking about the technology of those toxic time bombs filled with fly ash slurry? Or maybe the non-existent technology jokingly referred to as “clean coal”? As for nuclear (and kudos for not spelling it the way you pronounce it), I think we can safely assume that by now, all states have given consideration to nuclear energy. The absence of nuclear power plants is not an indication that nuclear power hasn’t been considered and subsequently rejected.
The writer, a Republican, is governor of Alaska.
Given that the entire Op-Ed revealed no in-depth understanding of any issue it touched upon and was filled with the distortions to be found in Republican talking points on a daily basis, I believe that statement to be true.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/13/AR2009071302852_2.html
Bravo Closet Mudpup!!
honestyingov@126:
My power was out for over 12 hours last night/this morning and I just got home from work.
My husband spoke with Andy Bassich in Eagle today and the word is they “think” they will have the gravel to start on pads for foundations tomorrow–yay! Apparently there has been a lot of bureaucratic red tape/paperwork with the state that had to be worked through.
They have enough skilled carpenters to start on the cabins as soon as the gravel is moved.
We will be going up sometime in Aug to volunteer/help the people who did not lose their houses but had to strip out flooring, drywall, electrical, etc due to flooding.
On our local NPR news the word on Eagle was that people who had a second home in Eagle do not qualify for any relief funds as these are considered vacation homes and not primary residences. However, they are doing a fundraiser for a family with children who were acting as caretakers and now have no home. Hopefully they can raise enough funds to build them a place to liver this winter.
Sorry this took so long. The electric company you know.
CG- you seem to be very knowledgable about rural issues in Alaska. Could you guide me to some useful reading material on this subject? I want to inform myself before I start screaming at my legislators.
I have not lived in Alaska my entire life and do not claim to fully understand all of the issues that we face. Newspapers up here are not generally the best source of information. I have 2 jobs and not a lot of time to surf the net so books or articles that are useful without having to dig through everything that was ever written would be great.
I have worked in the Indian Health Services and lived and worked with different tribes in New Mexico so I do have some take on Native Issues (although every culture is different and many face different problems).
I do understand your saying that this is not-and should not be called specifically a native problem. But I need more info.
Thanks
Rachel Maddow had a piece tonight (at the end of the show) about Palin’s reasons for quitting. We’ve heard most of of this before, but Maddow does an excellent job of illuminating the trajectory of the governor’s ethics scandals.
Here’s the link:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/#31898279
And… sorry for introducing the WaPost piece in the other thread. I’m new to the site and hadn’t known.
Summary of Palin/WaPo editorial:
Continuing dependence on fossil fuel/raping the environment = GOOD!
Alternate energy/reducing impact for future generations= BAD and China/Saudi Arabia/Socialists will take over our country!
There is no way on God’s Green Earth that the Quitter wrote this piece. Also.
Welcome Jay! Thanks for the link!
Whoever DID write the Wa. Post article plagiarized a bunch of it! If you read this article, you will see some of the exact same sentences! Palin’s name is on the Post article. So once again – PALIN IS A PLAGIARIZER!
http://media.www.collegian.com/media/storage/paper864/news/2009/07/08/Opinion/Cap-And.Trade.Bill.Will.Hurt.U.s.Economy-3750728.shtml
#191CG Says: @July 13th, 2009 at 3:31 PM
IZZYLENE CONSULTING, MEGHAN STAPLETON-STEENBURGH
16235 HEADLANDS CIRCLE ANCHORAGE AK 99516
Steenburgh? Her name is Steenburgh!
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That’s her married name – husband Eric
GREAT JOB Closet Mudpup.
Regarding my post above, the sentnces Palin “wrote” that plagiarized from the other article are NOT exactly word-for-word. Darn close though. Like this one:
“Even President Barack Obama, a vocal supporter of this bill, said during the campaign that it would cause electricity rates to “necessarily skyrocket.” That is the absolute worst thing we could do in the middle of a severe economic recession.”
I stand corrected, but read article itself to see which parts she (or he real writer) seemed to “copy.”
John Stewart is pissed that he had to wait this long.
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger replaced nearly everyone on the Board of Registered Nursing late Monday, citing the unacceptable length of time it takes to discipline nurses accused of egregious misconduct.
http://www.propublica.org/feature/schwarzenegger-replaces-most-of-state-nursing-board-713
Oh, lord. Samantha Bee just said that in order to take her family out of the limelight Sarah is stepping down as their mother.
bucfan,
Jon Stewart was comical in that he was upset that he was 12 hours into his week vacation when she announced her resignation!! Many of us on here were too knowing we had to wait until tonight for him to address it!!
Stewart joked showing the pic from the NYT where it looks like she’s signing the baby!! LOL
CN, well five more minutes and we get to see what Colberts reaction is. And even after a week of everyone else taking their comic shots at her, Stewart still came out with some good stuff. Loved him being jumped on by the Orca in the middle of Lake Lucille
Lori in LA
I’m inclined to give her a pass on that. That one section looks bad, but from there she diverges completely. Truth is, both of them sound like they borrowed heavily from a couple of Republican propaganda brochures.
Did you catch Marcy Wheeler on MSNBC today?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/13/marcy-wheeler-says-blow-j_n_230967.html
The WaPo op/ed by Palin consists of shallow talking points interspersed with the usual Palin snark. Truly an embarrassing post by the XGINO. As Lori mentioned in #292, a good bit of her post sounds awfully similar to the A&M College Media post.
Prediction: She will be hammered on this piece by other writers who really understand the issues of “Cap and Trade.” She did herself no favors with her own “chattering” in this superficial offering.
Most of the comments at WaPo are ‘guessing games’ as to who really wrote the op/ed….from Kristol to Stapleton, but my guess is the Dude.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/13/AR2009071302852.html
Closetmudpup…. after reading your # 286 post I can see that you have a better understanding of the issues than Buttercup…. will You please be Gov ?
BTW….. Letterman is not letting up. Instead of those old clips where he did the ” Great Moments in Presidential History” with ‘ W ‘… Palin takes over now.
It was something like (paraphrasing ) “Greatest Endorsement.. yada… yada ?”
It was a two-fer. Palins endorsement by Mccain over the weekend. McCain saying ” Absolutely she is qualified to be President!!”
So you would endorse her for 2012..??. ugh… ugh… stammer.. stammer
(glazed over look … deer in the headlights..)
I think he REALLY enjoyed THAT joke.
Jay Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Rachel Maddow had a piece tonight (at the end of the show) about Palin’s reasons for quitting. We’ve heard most of of this before, but Maddow does an excellent job of illuminating the trajectory of the governor’s ethics scandals.
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Thank you so much for that. Every time I see that Maddow woman, I want to pick her up and throw into the deep end of the gene pool. She’s brilliant.
honestyinGov
Amazing isn’t it – the amount of material she has provided in just 10½ months? lol
I’ll be around tomorrow – see you then.
The college student’s opinion piece was published in the Texas A&M Battalion on July 6th.
The people that Sarah may have stayed with in Texas (Roberts, owner of a pipeline construction company and Roberts Ranch in Giddings) are ardent involved alum of Texas A&M. She could easily have been sent that for reading material.
The Heritage Foundation did a series of analyses on June 23,24,25, 26 and July 8 about Cap and Trade and the Waxman-Markey bill.
Sarah twittered on July 29:
“I dont support Waxman-Markey bill; I’ll work w/AK Senators & others to address concerns, lacks flexibility needed to protect enviro & develp”
3:53 PM Jun 29th from TwitterBerry
The Heartland Institute is offering “research and analysis”. This is where Sarah got her opinions on polar bears and global climate change.
http://www.heartland.org/custom/semod_policybot/pdf/24979.pdf
Both the student’s article and Sarah’s seem to be drawn from writings from these sources and are not original ideas or concepts.
That Obama quote has been repeated on many right-wing blogs. So maybe they both read the same blogs!
“Under my plan of a cap and trade system electricity rates would necessarily skyrocket. Businesses would have to retrofit their operations. That will cost money. They will pass that cost onto consumers.”
Senator Barack Obama
Speaking on his energy policies
San Francisco Chronicle
January 17, 2008
Study up on that Kyoto Treaty, Governor.
@288 lovemydogs Says:
(also @honestyingov #126:)
My power was out for over 12 hours last night/this morning and I just got home from work.
My husband spoke with Andy Bassich in Eagle today and the word is they “think” they will have the gravel to start on pads for foundations tomorrow–yay! Apparently there has been a lot of bureaucratic red tape/paperwork with the state that had to be worked through.
They have enough skilled carpenters to start on the cabins as soon as the gravel is moved.
We will be going up sometime in Aug to volunteer/help the people who did not lose their houses but had to strip out flooring, drywall, electrical, etc due to flooding.
On our local NPR news the word on Eagle was that people who had a second home in Eagle do not qualify for any relief funds as these are considered vacation homes and not primary residences. However, they are doing a fundraiser for a family with children who were acting as caretakers and now have no home. Hopefully they can raise enough funds to build them a place to liver this winter.
Sorry this took so long. The electric company you know.
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@ lovemydogs & honesty:
You guys are the greatest!
Yes, the gravel thing has been a conundrum. I was asked to comment about it on Anon Bloggers, but didn’t know enough yet to tell anyone anything. The state, I think, has been giving the run-around, and consequently nothing has happened. But FEMA came in and said they would negotiate a contract for the gravel, and apparently that is what’s being done.
What is upsetting me the most is that some people are slipping through the cracks. There are folks here who do not deserve to be left out in the cold. The family lovemydogs mentions is one. But the people I really want to help are Andy Bassich and his SO!!! Andy has been our saving grace since breakup began ….. he had the idea to build these cabins, and the idea grew into a vision that was embraced by both state and federal governments! This has never, ever been done before in the history of the US! Eagle is making history here, using local knowledge and know-how to decide how to best recover from a disaster.
Andy deserves a gold medal. But guess what? He is getting nothing. He is getting paid for his work right now, but getting nothing from the State of Alaska or FEMA. Because he has a small cabin (primary residence) in Eagle, and his cabin downriver, although it is his place of business (mushing and subsistence tourism), doesn’t qualify for any disaster assistance.
Andy Bassich deserves help from somewhere! This guy came up with the idea to get Eagle’s homeless people through the coming winter, and he has been there every day to coordinate the new volunteers and make sure the work is getting done every day. And …… he’s had to worry about the gravel.
Please, help me figure out how to help Andy!
Lovemydogs, I can’t wait to meet you in August! So glad you got in touch with Andy. Bless ya!
I don’t agree with the arguments or conclusions of the WashPost article bearing Palin’s byline, but the piece IS well-written. That said, I look forward to an article in the Columbia Journalism Review on the ethics or lack thereof of publishing an article which has obviously been plagiarized by the politician author.
The Washington Post, first sponsoring private dinners for journalists, lobbyists and politicians, and now publishing a polished and articulate article solely attributed to the word salad queen of the political world, is dragging the beleaguered profession of journalism to hitherto unexplored depths.
I am incredibly disappointed in the publication and have lost confidence in the veracity of its content. My sympathies to the many professional and ethical reporters who work there.
(Are all you Alaskans exhausted from doing the Snoopy happy dance non-stop since Plalin’s resignation announcement?)
PennLawyer, thanks for this thoughtful post. I hope you posted this at the WaPo.
Obviously, it’s not written by Palin. The bigger question for me is, who is pulling her strings? Who is the puppet master here? I think the fact that Palin called Cheney before she quit, and the fact that she (according to some pieces I read last Fall) chatted with him even before being picked for the McCain ticket is really telling….and odd.
I’m not a conspiracy theorist, but I think there is a lot more to this story than we know. I think Palin is the perfect empty vessel for the GOP. Someone is feeding her lines and pulling the strings. Is this another Cheney secret mission to have Palin continue to be the “pitbull with lipstick” for the GOP.
Something about this whole Palin show is….errrr…..odd.
For whomever was wondering about the legislators for Eagle–Sen. Albert Kookesh and Rep. Woodie Salmon (find their info linked off of: http://www.ltgov.state.ak.us/elections/distcom.php )
#159, July 13th, 2009 at 12:11 PM, austintx Says: “And just who owns IzzyLene Consulting ?? Brand new since the PAC was set up ?? Hm-m-m-m………”"
IzzyLene is a nickname for the daughter of Meg Stapleton and Eric Steenburgh, Isabella Helene, born about two years ago. Hence, IzzyLene Consulting.