The Palin Problem

This woman is no 6 pack Joe! Her husband has been until very recently a member of the AIP (Alaskan Independence Party) and wants to suceed from the United States and form an independent country. Of course, I suppose Palin knows nothing about that. Very interesting that she has a taped speech for the AIP 2008 convention. Who is this woman? She is a dangerous radical who is trying to work her way into the national government to help Alaska suceed from America. What plans does she and her friends have for all the natural resources that are going to be in her new country? The FBI should launch an investigation into the activities of Sarah Paling to find out just where her loyalties lie. Good Americans are being lied to and taken on a big ride by this incredibly deceitful woman. America beware: This woman is not what she seems.

This is an excellent article. I have never even considered voting for McCain/Palin, but I do watch all of the debates, the tv interviews, etc.

This campaign has turned me into a political junky, and I am self-involved in all aspects of both sides.

The current turn of events has me very angry and dismayed, and alarmed, at the viciousness displayed at McCain/Palin events. What on EARTH are these two thinking with their assaults on Barack Obama? Of course, the ones who stand up and proclaim how "angry" they are and who "demand that you take the gloves off" are PAID employees of McCain. That is a proven fact. But the damage done in these campaigns has made me sick to my stomach.

We have come a long way in American history, but to attack Obama and try to make their "kool-aid drinkers" think of him as a "terroritst" are simply indefensible and insane!

I pray that Barack and Michele Obama can be protected from the harm that could come to them through these vicious attacks by both John McCain and Sarah Palin. And PLEASE stop referring to her as "Joe Six-Pack"...she is no-where near the normal, day to day, working class American citizen...mother or not...hell, I'm a mother, worked full time, got my paralegal degree while attending a community college when my schedule and finances allowed, raised a family, and then turned around and raised a grandchild. So don't make Sarah into Mother VP of the Year...cause she sure isn't...doggone it....you betcha...YUCK!

But this is a great article.

Nins. I can't see all your post again because the site will not longer show it, but really? The investigation was whether she abused her powers in firing Monegan. THE REPORT FOUND:

"I find that, although Walt Monegan's refusal to fire Trooper Michael Wooten was not the sole reason he was fired by Governor Sarah Palin, it was likely a ontributing factor to his termination as Commissioner of Public Safety. IN SPITE OF THAT, GOVERNOR PALIN'S FIRING OF COMMISSIONER MONEGAN WAS A PROPER AND LAWFUL EXERCISE OF HER CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO HIRE AND FIRE EXECUTIVE BRANCH DEPARTMENT HEADS." (Report at 8, emphisis added).

Once that finding was made, the remaining findings, placed out of order for clearly political reasons, are nothing more than a fishing expedition , or rather, invistigator Sen. Hollis French's promised "October Surprise." ,

Yes, the investigation was bypartisan, right up to the time Palin was selected to run as vp. Then investigator Sen. Hollis French, gave a September 2 interview in which he warned the inquiry could yield an "October Surprise" for the GOP. Any judge in the country would be recused for making such a remark. Hell, the left demands the recusal of justices simply because they went fishing, nevermind predicting the outcome before the evidence. Yet French did not recuse himself, and both Fench and the person responsible for oversight, Democratic Sen. Kim Elton, are both in the famous "Obama Headquarters" photo"

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2078771/posts

Or see:
http://www.foxnews.com/video-search/m/20903021/troopergate.htm?pageid=23043&seek=105.499

Rep. John Coghill, a Republican who criticized the handling of the investigation, said it was "well-done professionally." But he said some of the conclusions were judgment calls by Branchflower, and recommended readers should view them with a "jaundiced eye." Somehow, this second part gets droped out of the main stream coverage. I wonder why?

Great images, Palin's images are very natural. Nice nice nice choice. Thanks to photography team to show her whit minimum skin adjustments.The little mark on her face is a success here in Brazil

Your letter from McCain demanding action on Fannie and Freddie was in regards to their accounting practices, i.e. the issues that Enron and Worldcom had. It had NOTHING to do with sub-prime lending.

McCain Letter Demanded 2006 Action on Fannie and Freddie
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=28973

Very fair article. It is an insult when she compares herself with Reagan and Clinton. Both men were two term governors and involved on the national scene. I am curious why the article did not discuss her association and her husband's membership in the Alaska Independence Party. This party is anti-American and wishes Alaska to become its own nation. Why is Obama's association with Aryes (sp?) on a education foundation funded by the Annenbergs - respected Republicans - in question when the Palins belonged to such an Anti-American group. Now we learn she abused her position as Governor.

I think it was unfair of your magazine to print Palin's picture on the cover of your magazine without any touchups whatsoever. Haven't you guys ever heard of Photoshop? Granted, I am not entirely sold on Palin at this point, but I think printing that cover was just plain mean. Shame on you.

I think it was unfair of your magazine to put Palin on the cover with no touch ups what so ever. Your bias is shown. Granted, I am not entirely sold on Palin but I think your cover was done in poor taste. Shame on you.

Excellent article. I thought it was fair and balanced, though sometimes a little to nice to this woman.

What does she have to say about her frequent associations with the anti-America Alaska Independence Party: http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2008/10/10/palin_chryson/
Does the association speak to her judgment, truthfulness and patriotism?

Nowforthetruth, I have to disagree with you again. The fact that Hollis French is a Democrat and an Obama supporter has NO BEARING on the decision by the Alaska Legislative Council whereby they found Palin guilty of abuse of power. It was the FACTS in the case that showed her guilt. You are overlooking the fact that this investigation had started BEFORE Palin was named as McCain's VP nominee. You also fail to mention that the Council is made up of both Democrats and Republicans. You point out that a prominent Democrat is involved in the investigation but fail to tell people the whole truth. Instead of "Nowforthetruth" I think your new name should be "Now for the half of the truth I want to tell you."

Nowforthetruth, you are right that Todd Palin has the right as a private citizen to petition the government for anything, including urging them to investigate his former brother in law. No problem there. But here is what was wrong with the whole thing: Todd Palin was given access to government officials and he represented himself as an emissary of the Governor, not as a private citizen. Todd Palin was given confidential personnel information about Trooper Wooten that he had no right to know. This could land both him and the officials involved in jail, not to mention open to civil suits brought by Wooten, aganst both him and the State of Alaska. This little family feud of Sarah's is getting VERY expensive for the taxpayers.

You are right that Commissioner Monegan told Sarah Palin that it was inappropriate for him to discuss the case with Sarah, since she was Governor and it was improper for her to interest herself in this matter, that it might come back to bite her in the butt. And it did. Deservedly so. Anyone who reads the report can see that Palin kept turning the screws to get Wooten fired, even after Wooten had been investigated and disciplined for all of the allegations she brought forth. It's over. He was investigated and punished. Plain didn't like the fact that he wasn't fired. Well, I don't like the way lots of judicial decisions are made. But once they are made, it's done. You can say you disagree, say it's not fair, but ultimately you have to get over it. Sarah can't accept this.

If this were a man that could not remember other Supreme Court Decisions, no one would have made a comment. Quite frankly I am so tired of traditional Washington politics and people that are born and bred to run for office that I find Gov Palin refreshing. Let's talk about what she has accomplished instead of nit picking the small items she may not be able to recall on National television. Shame on Couric for not supporting a fellow intelligent woman!! Lynn Durant Plano Texas

For an interesting picture of some of the investigators, originally on Obama's website, see:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2078771/posts

and scroll down an inch or so when you get there.

Or see:

http://www.foxnews.com/video-search/m/20903021/troopergate.htm?pageid=23043&seek=105.499

A picture is worth a thousand words.

Thanks, Nins, for the information on Palin! Your information and analysis corresponds with what news reports are saying. Neither Palin, McCain, Bush, Republicans, nor Fairness1st will ever admit to a making a mistake. They blame Clinton, because blaming Obama rings hollow, and it is. Which committes did McCain chair or offer solutions when republicans had the majority? Who is John McCain's Chief of Staff? Bush43 inherited a surplus and then squandered it with the republican dominated congress. Bush44 is precisely what to expect with John McCain. To paint McCain and Palin as mavericks and not the status quo is ludicrous, a bad joke, and the majority of the American people are smart enough to get it. At least most of the comments lately have contained some information and most of the ugly namecalling and character assassinations have stopped. There is no reason we cannot discuss politics like responsible adults.

The report charges Sahara Palin with abuse on the grounds that she did not intervene to prevent Todd Palin from continuing to contact State officials regarding Trooper Wooten. [Report at 65-66] The problem with that conclusion is that she as Governor has no right to do so.

Todd Palin is a private citizen, and as a private citizen, he has a constitutionally protected right to petition the government, a right perhaps most recently spelled out in the Norr-Pennington doctrine. He does not lose that right of petition simply because he is the spouse of the Governor. He can access and petition any public official on any matter as often as he likes, just like any other citizen.

In fact, had Sahara Palin, as Governor, and thus a state actor, interfered with Todd Palin's right to petition, as the report suggests she should have, Todd Palin would have an open and shut case against the State of Alaska under Section 1983 for the violation of his civil rights, specifically his right to petition the government.

And as a practical matter, it was infact Mr. Monegan who asked Sahara Palin to have Todd speak for the family and control all involvement in the matter. [Report at 28 & 58]

On October 10, the Alaska Legislative Council found Sarah Palin guilty of abusing power. Immediately Ms. Palin said "if you read the report you'll see that there was nothing unlawful or unethical about replacing a cabinet member." This quote by Palin is only 50% true. The Legislative Council report says that it was LEGAL for her to fire Commissioner Monegan, since as Governor she has the right to hire and fire her staff at will. The report also says that her firing of Commissioner Monegan was an UNETHICAL abuse of power.

Palin tells you half of the truth, and lies outright about the other half. You know the old saying: If you tell a lie, make sure it contains some truth so it will be believable.

From the report:

Palin tried to force the Commissioner to prosecute Trooper Wooten (her former brother in law) for illegally shooting a moose. The Commissioner explained to Palin that if they charged Wooten they would also have to bring charges against Palin's sister, who was present on the hunt, had the moose permit and illegally let her husband use it. They would also have to prosecute Palin's father, who cut up the moose and stored it in his freezer, sharing the meat with the Palin family. In other words, the Palins were OK with Wooten illegally shooting the moose when it happened. They participated in the hunt and kept the meat. But a year later when Wooten was divorcing Palin's sister, suddenly the Palins turned him in for illegally killing the moose.

The Palins turned Wooten in to the State Troopers disciplinary commission about a year and a half before she became Governor. The Troopers investigated Wooten, finding that some of Palin's allegations were true and some were false. The Troopers disciplined Wooten with a few days suspension. When Palin tried to get Monegan (the new Commissioner) to re-open the case once she was Governor, Monegan told her he couldn't do it. All the allegations had already been investigated and Palin had no new evidence. Trooper Wooten belongs to a union, and he can not be fired just because the Governor doesn't like him.

So, the Palins hired a private investigator to trail Wooten night and day, trying to catch him doing something wrong. The investigator takes photos of Wooten dropping his kids off at school, using his patrol car. The Plains file a complaint, saying it is illegal for him to ferry his kids in a patrol car. They try and get him fired for this, except it turns out that since Wooten was working a swing shift, his Commander had given him a waiver to bring his kids to school in the car. Wooten and Palin's sister have been divorced for 3 years, yet the Palins continue to persecute Wooten. Palin just can't forgive and get past this family drama.


I urge you to read the report yourself:

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Interactives/Politics/Election2008/branchflower_report_to_the_legislative_council.pdf

Again, you are the most unfair reporter and should take a good look at yourself. You must be desperate these days.