Up until now I’ve just been a “lurker” but wanted to say how much I enjoy reading The Mudflats. I also wanted to add that I can empathize with some of the political problems in Alaska since I come from a state that has it’s own brand of “the crazy.” You see, I live in Florida, so among other things, I know a little something about having to shoulder the blame for something you’re not responsible for. (And no, I’m NOT the one who voted for Pat Buchanan!)

So congratulations on a year and then some, of such a successful blog, and thank you for sharing it with readers like me!

What other state in the union, has had it’s legislature find their Governor guilty abuse power, then fail to impeach or at the very least sanction them?

The report also found that “the Attorney General’s office has failed to comply with my August 6th 2008 request to governor Sarah Palin for information about the case in the form of e-mails”.

Was that request ever complied with? Did the Alaskan legislature ever follow through on that?

Representitive Les Gara has said that “there was no political will” too take any action against Palin after this lengthy, costly investigation, resulting in the Branchflower Report.

In other words , we found Palin guilty, but simply can’t be bothered to do anything about it.

Why bother with the investigation in the first place?

You needn’t look any further than the Alaskan legislature, for giving Sarah Palin a free pass to carry on as she pleased.

What puppeteering is going on with the wooden-headed divine Ms. P as the shiny not-so-new long nosed object? And who is the master puppeteer?

Where’s the “Trickle Up” economy that was supposed to happen? Where’s the Goverment Transparency” that was promised? Why the delegation of Health Care to Cognress, when it was Obama and Obama alone who could have taken the strong stand necessary to get real health care reform done? And where, O where are the signs we are getting the hell out of Iraq – never mind what our mission In Afghanistan is (please enighten me someone; I’ve forgotten!).

You might think I’m either a Troll or some impatient youngster but I’m a 54 year old Grandma who proudly voted for Obama but who is now seeing all too clearly “Business As Usual” in DC.

Not what I expected on that heady night back last November.

As someone else said, I’m willing to give things a little more time, but…2010 is approaching.

Ditto all of what you said. Ryan’s manners were fine; however, this discussion needs to be on open thread. Ryan, can we segue?

part of me is afraid that this is the scene in the horror flick where the limp, bloodied leading lady thinks the serial killer is dead… and leans her head back and closes her eyes….. the audience starts screaming… NOOOO!!!!

as off topic as it was, i vastly enjoyed the ryan/greatgranny/cassie discussion. many of ALL their thoughts resonate with me. however, i agree it should be on open thread where it won’t be missed and where others might also contribute. also, for what it’s worth, i thought ryan’s manners were fine.