Comments on: Sarah Palin Resigns as Alaska’s Governor

By: Honey

Honey — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:13:30 +0000

Yes, Charles, but if they start their continuous tactics on Parnell, some more people will smell a rat.

By: charles_e_fromage

charles_e_fromage — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:04:21 +0000

"It is that it costs the accusers nothing and costs the accused time and money that takes away form her ability to govern."

Honey, that was EXACTLY my point. But I think it is too early to say that the same tactics will not be used against Parnell or any other Governor. Every administration has its enemies. I fear that activists in Alaska now have a new tool with which to attack the government, i.e., these loopholes Palin mentioned.

By: drillanwr

drillanwr — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:58:04 +0000

It's seriously time for "loser pays" in this country. For the full-of-crap lawsuits, and these kinds of petty and agende-driven ethics charges. Tort reform for the medical malpractice also.

By: Honey

Honey — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:55:46 +0000

If everyone would stop telling us what to think about Palin and let the American people just read what she says and hear what she says without all of that filtering "analysis", and let her sink or swim based on her ideas and accomplishments, we would all be better off. Let's bring back debate of ideas and less character assassination. Charles, you missed Palin's point. The ethics reform is not the problem in Alaska. It is that it costs the accusers nothing and costs the accused time and money that takes away form her ability to govern. And Parnell is not going to be the lightening rod that she is. So it won't be as much fun to try to bring him down. inhabitants of Alaska know what is going on and I hope that a lot of those in the state houses tying her up in these nonsense charges get their clocks cleaned. Oh, for the days when a candidate's or a public servant's ideas and accomplishments were what got someone to win or lose. Just imagine what it would be like if every time Obama presented a new idea for a new program or a new international behavior, he was charged with ethics violations. Who except political opposites would enjoy that? Obama would have his hands tied and have to spend all of his time and money on just that. Now, some who disagree with him might think that would be fine. But the point is, let Obama sink or swim on his ideas and policies. It isn't good the way the msm give him a free pass on everything, but it would never be an improvement to go the way of the Alaska dems, either. Oh, how I wish the American people could throw away their constant use of "... is stupid" or "crazy" and, instead use real dialogue based on real issues and accomplishments or lack thereof. How refreshing that would be.

By: charles_e_fromage

charles_e_fromage — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:42:49 +0000

Palin gives a nice interview in Time:

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1908983,00.html

What I find especially interesting in this article is that Palin blames 'loopholes' (her word) in the 'ethics reform' that she herself championed (her words) for forcing her out of office. Because these loopholes allow for frivolous ethics complaints to be filed, that cost time and money to defend against.

But here's the thing. ANY Governor of Alaska is now open to the exact same line of attack. So has her vaunted 'ethics reform' basically made Alaska ungovernable from here on in? Time will tell.

By: caballerodeparis1

caballerodeparis1 — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:26:05 +0000

"Namby-pamby little cowards.". Ouch. (Although, IMHO, the use of the phrase namby-pamby doesnt carry the same weight as fucktard) You see George, I'm not that bad.

By: drillanwr

drillanwr — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:48:41 +0000

It is absolutely amazing what some folks will do just for a hit of crack from the DNC.

By: RicBuc

RicBuc — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:45:32 +0000

It's been my experience in life that folks who use monikers such as "Barracuda" or "Pitbull" or something similar are usually the most thin-skinned wussies of them all. All of you are namby-pamby little cowards, just like Sarah Palin is.

By: drillanwr

drillanwr — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:54:06 +0000

Saracuda 24 Hours Later: Lipstick’s Off and She’s Showing Her Teeth

http://tinyurl.com/l6butt

By: Honey

Honey — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:20:13 +0000

George,
I may not have expressed it the way you did on caballero but right on. And, drillanwr, yes, yes indeed.

By: George Moneo

George Moneo — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:32:36 +0000

Caballero, I'm a crazy enough old coot to ban your obnoxious ass forever from this blog if I wanted to. But not yet, though. Soon. Maybe. Perhaps.

By: drillanwr

drillanwr — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:21:28 +0000

Gee, George ... I knew somebody somewhere was a damn lucky son of a bitch ... I'm jealous. Sunset here. Folks gathering for the fireworks. I'm here in silent prayer for our Marines in Helmand, one the older brother of my son-in-law ... and for atleast 29 Iranians in Iran about to become "Saints" by government mandated hanging for daring to be outspoken and hunger for freedom and liberty. Then there's Honduras and NoKo ... The world is on fire and the man with the keys to this nation's House won't even piss on it to try to put it out. BTW, I've yet to hear a rational, intelligent,solid reason why Gov. Sarah Palin is so wrong for this country. I swear ... some people are the stupid spouse for this government that keeps getting slapped around and raped and yet believing the government 'loves' them. They ARE the droids we're looking for ... and we need to rid ourselves of them.

By: caballerodeparis1

caballerodeparis1 — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:00:11 +0000

George, I was starting to miss you you old crazy coot! It's Independence Day. I'm thankful that I live in a country where even crazy guys like you are allowed to offer an opinion without fear of arrest or fusilamiento or being committed to the insane asylum. I raise a glass to you.

By: George Moneo

George Moneo — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:30:56 +0000

No Caballero, if you'd shut the fuck up, then that would a win-win for all...

By: caballerodeparis1

caballerodeparis1 — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:07:08 +0000

I think she saw the writing on the wall. She can make a great deal of money on the conservative speaker circuit. She had no chance, thankfully, of winning the presidency. Win win for everybody involved.

By: Claudia4Libertad

Claudia4Libertad — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:54:11 +0000

OMG Maggie, I second Val- you do totally rock! A used and dirty tool! LMAO!! He is the tool supreme!!

By: drillanwr

drillanwr — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:09:25 +0000

Mr. Mojito - Per Rick Sanchez, has he ever been outspoken on the issue of Cuba?

Doubtful, but I'm sure he's considering drinking and driving if ever down there ...

By: Mr. Mojito

Mr. Mojito — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:06:27 +0000

Per Rick Sanchez, has he ever been outspoken on the issue of Cuba? I don't think I've ever seen him mention it, although I don't watch CNN much.

By: Mr. Mojito

Mr. Mojito — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:02:43 +0000

The KOS wackos are already spreading rumors that the middle 15 yr old Willow daughter is pregnant. I don't believe it for a second, but they'll say anything.

Just like they tried to claim the DS child wasn't Sarah's but her daughters.

By: Honey

Honey — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:58:40 +0000

Drillanwr,
I like your reasoning.
Everyone complains that she has homework to do if she wants to be president. By helping out her Lt. Governor who will govern as she did, and by taking time off, she now can do just that.
I adore Palin. I hope that is why she is making her decision. Now when she doesn't come up pregnant and isn't under an ethnic cloud, and does show up smart and having done her homework and stays cheerful and wows the crowds and drives the left crazy and is smart and cheerful in handling the mud they will sling because she scares the left senseless - oh, wait, they are already that - when she scares them to pieces, I want to be there to see that.