So Long, Sarah. The Governor’s Picnic in Anchorage.
25 07 2009Well, it was an interesting day at the zoo. And what a zoo it was!
I showed up at the Governor’s picnic a little bit early, and was quite amazed at the number of people who were there to bid farewell to the soon-to-be-ex governor. The thing I hadn’t counted on, I realized as I was walking the half mile from the first open parking place to the picnic grounds, was the tourists. Flocks of Lower 48ers had shown up with big smiles and cameras waiting for their chance to say hello.
Palin’s speech was, in a word, non-existant. You can see it in its entirety above courtesy of fellow traveler ‘frsbdg’. I’ll have more posted later, but right now I’m headed off to join Shannyn Moore on the Shannyn Moore Show for a Screen Door Saturday Special!
I’ve got lots of pictures coming. Here’s one that made me laugh.
July 25th, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Gee, who in the history books preferred purple?
Hmmm, so the abdicating “GINO” sees herself as an empress/PAGAN GOD-LOVER?
Just wondering.
July 25th, 2009 at 6:39 PM
$arah is as classy as Caligula (sp).
Feral with brains to match.
July 25th, 2009 at 6:49 PM
@ProfessorGeezer Ou est Todd?
Indigestion @ just the name… urp, of the ex-dude, urp, (toads, turds and ‘the first…Urp dud…urp.. )
What will be the 1st Dude’s (urrp) Official Title now?
July 25th, 2009 at 7:04 PM
OK–I was busy live blogging on the other thread, but I have to say this:
With ABSOLUTELY no offense intended to the deaf, I found that the woman doing the sign language interpretation of Sarah made more sense to me than hearing XGINO’s word salad!
July 25th, 2009 at 7:29 PM
In her speech she said there was a prayer at the official Government sponsored picnic. Government sponsored prayers are not appropriate.
July 25th, 2009 at 7:42 PM
So did everyone enjoy Sarah’s Quitnic?
July 25th, 2009 at 7:46 PM
lol Quitnic, very funny, and very clever.
July 25th, 2009 at 8:03 PM
Quitnic, Qivit,Quitterberry. All great new words I have learned. I would have signed up to join in the chat but it is not working.
I am looking forward in the future to chatting with some Palinites, haha!
The Quitnic looked pretty lame, I don’t see a need for security. Come on, is there really Secret Service up there?
July 25th, 2009 at 8:08 PM
I wish the chatroom was fixed, it wouild be nice to chat.
July 25th, 2009 at 8:15 PM
I have found a way around the live chat for now –
http://www.mibbit.com/chat/
put your mudpuppy name in where it says Nick
put in #themudflats where it says channel
click on go
you should find us.
July 25th, 2009 at 8:20 PM
she has the same expression on her face as I have on mine when someone says her name…
July 25th, 2009 at 8:38 PM
I agree that the bloggers in Alaska need the protection much more than Ms Palin does she has told people to go after them in so many words,Kind of like she did at her VP rallies where she let hate messages go by.At least she has protection the progressive bloggters do not.
July 25th, 2009 at 8:54 PM
The pictures of people with guns and holsters that are not law enforcement remind me of when I played cowboys and indians or cops and robbers LOL.Why any one needs to walk around like that is beyond me except to show how big they think they are
July 25th, 2009 at 10:14 PM
I posted this over at the ADN comments, but thought I’d preach it to “the choir” here at The Flats, too. I should know better than to try to listen to Palin’s speeches, they make me crazy, and I have to respond somewhere!
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Sadly, being a Palin supporter doesn’t require “meaning” or logic. She throws out a barrage of buzzwords like “true patriot”, “freedom” & “liberty” like a weapon against those other, liberal, (thinking and questioning) people – the people that the neocons like to disparage as the “elite”. But you know what? Intelligence, oversight, and demanding accountability from our government leaders does not constitute “elitism”. In fact, while the neocons like to claim that they (exclusively) are the standard-bearers for America and all it stands for, quite the opposite seems to be the case. Those “Liberal Elites” seem to be the REAL “real patriots” – the ones that are standing up and fighting for the tenets upon which our country was founded. America was built on a foundation of open government, freedom of the press, checks & balances, and personal responsibility to question leaders and to call them to task for breaches of law and ethics. These are all the things that Ms. Palin has waged holy war on her detractors for doing. So who are the “real” Americans here? Clearly not Palin, who seeks to obstuct open government & undermine the real meaning of “freedom” and “patriotism” at every turn.
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Funny, the KTUU newscaster was on-scene in Fbks, covering the preparations for the Ghastly Guv’s Final Debacle. She said “One thing’s for sure – tomorrow, all eyes will be on Palin”. But it sounded for all the world like she said “All LIES will be on Palin”. How prophetic. Hmm… Freudian slip, or a little Independence Day Eve kharma?
July 25th, 2009 at 10:14 PM
I read the following comment on a YouTube compilation video of some SP ’stuff’ { http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrzXLYA_e6E }. It chuckled me. Greatly. beth.
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“Her train of thought runs smoother than laxative!” ~ hiscraft
July 25th, 2009 at 11:58 PM
From P-Day on Friday, August 29th, 2008 To Screen Door Sunday July 26th, 2009…what a long, strange trip it’s been. We have survived. Come and celebrate! Hey GINO don’t let the door hit you on the way out!
PITTSBURGH AKMudstock
Sunday, August 16th, 1PM – Pittsburgh, PA
Please check here for the latest INFORMATION UPDATE:
http://www.themudflats.net/forum/index.php/topic,7283.msg75900.html#msg75900
Get on the ROAD TO PITTSBURGH! RSVP’s have come in so far from South Carolina, North Carolina, Michigan, Washington D.C., New York, California, and Connecticut.
Shouldn’t you be here to meet Our Beloved Leader AKM face to face too on her trip to the Lower 48?
July 26th, 2009 at 1:37 AM
Hey, HM, add Hawaii to your state list! Mudpup Ian – thanks to the good folks on Mudflats who voted for a Netroots scholarship for him – will be joining everyone in Pittsburgh.
And sincere thanks again to all on the ‘Flats who made that possible. We love you! Mahalo Nui Loa!
July 26th, 2009 at 1:43 AM
@47 anadventurer Says:
“Tons of Secret Service, FBI, DHS, ATF, I worked the event as well ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjtq0OSCbSg ).
“Feeling burnt right now I was there 8-5 BUT I got a smile, hand shake, direct eye contact and a big “thank you” from SP when she was all done and whisked away into what-ever they were driving.
“She” has surprisingly soft hands……”
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We understand. Our daughter and son-in-law provided security with Minneapolis PD for the GOP national convention in St. Paul when Palin accepted the nomination. Our son-in-law got the coveted job of guarding her hotel room. He was very impressed with her — in fact (much to my dismay), they both voted for her.
You had a job to do.
Our kids also got assigned by Mpls PD to do security for the inauguration. They brought us back souvenirs … our commemorative baseball cap with the embroidered BO signature made it through the Eagle Flood, and it will always be a keepsake. So guess the kids did OK after all.
They said there were almost NO problems during the inaugural parade. There was just one guy who tried to jump over a barricade, but he was whisked off so fast that no one even noticed. It was incredibly well organized and carried out.
July 26th, 2009 at 1:54 AM
I don’t know if anyone picked up on her “token” comment regarding the gift of the flag commerative?
July 26th, 2009 at 4:12 AM
word.
Secret Service does not provide security for a state event.
July 26th, 2009 at 4:23 AM
The only reason the “feds” would have been there would be to monitor fringe elements. ie. AIP. Seriously.
July 26th, 2009 at 6:15 AM
where is her wedding ring? where is todd? where is bristol? what kind of family affair is this?
July 26th, 2009 at 6:35 AM
what time is the blessed Last Picnik? WHen does she hand over the sacred BB? Can Newt tutor her and keep his eyes where they belong? Does she still want to hunt down Mittens? Can she shuck with Huck? Does Rudy have TWO more tix to a Yankees game? Will she take on the MSC (Mainstream Comedians) again? Can French Canadien radio show guys punk her again? Will SNL ever be the same? How many R’s will have her help fundraise? How many D’s?
Bottom line, the world doesnt revolve around Katie Couric. Her ratings are down too…
July 26th, 2009 at 7:35 AM
TWO more tickets to a Yankees game, sjk?
Why, didn’t $arah The Truther tell us herself that Willow The Invisible was at the last one?
One would think that at least three tickets would be needed, for $arah, Toddy, and $arah’s Invisible Friend.
July 26th, 2009 at 7:58 AM
Anyone notice she is not wearing a weeding ring? hmm
July 26th, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Prominent Alaskans in politics, and their reactions to Palin’s resignation…. might be good to pass on the link
http://www.ktuu.com/global/Story.asp?s=10772740