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Swing and a miss - Palin

Sandhusker

Well-known member
Yesterday we learned that another “ethics” complaint that was filed against Governor Palin was dismissed as baseless. (If you are counting, the Governor is 26-0-1 regarding such complaints or suits, with one still pending). Only this complaint was actually filed after she left office, and alleged that the mere existence of the Alaska Fund Trust (the legal defense fund set up for her to help defray the costs incurred during the Troopergate fiasco and related machinations that followed in its wake) was violative of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act as well as its solicitation or receipt of contributions. The raison d’être of the legal defense fund was inexorably linked to Governor Palin’s nomination as the Republican candidate for Vice President and the post-nomination political tactics arising therefrom; thus making the nomination sine quo non for the fund. In a detailed opinion, the complaint was dismissed as lacking a factual or legal basis. Last June, upon learning that a complaint against the Governor’s Anchorage Office Director was dismissed as baseless, Governor Palin’s then Chief of Staff Mike Nizich said, “This is not about holding the governor or state employees accountable. This is pure harassment.” That still rings true today.

When I discussed this with Governor Palin, she had an interesting take: “My reaction upon reading the opinion in this matter was not what I expected. Though I’m always pleased with the results of these investigations that prove the false allegations wrong, and I appreciate the detailed reasoning set forth in this recent opinion, I was primarily disappointed that the State of Alaska, the Attorney General’s office, and others, still have to spend time and resources addressing the abusive onslaught of frivolous complaints directed against me—even after I left office.”

At times (indeed, as recently as Sunday in a magazine cover story) people allege that the “real” reason Governor Palin stepped down was to “make money” (citing primarily her best selling book). As this most current complaint again emphasizes, Governor Palin stepped down for the right reasons—she did not want to see her state government continue to get bogged down with inane “ethics” complaints that were transparently political, plainly partisan, and diverting state resources. The voluntary relinquishment of power for the greater good is normally praised as an example of true leadership—just review any biography of George Washington—and it should be in this case as well. But for those who seek power for the sake of power, a selfless act is confusing, so a new narrative is created, such as the “profit” motive now being asserted with renewed vigor. Rest assured Sarah Palin had obtained approval to write her memoir while still in office without running into any conflict with the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act. Her financial future from her best selling book, though unknown then, would not have altered much whether she stayed in office or resigned, except the number of “ethics” complaints did dramatically decrease, so any legal fees associated with such complaints decreased concomitantly.

Let this latest dismissed complaint serve as a reminder for one of the real—and stated—reasons for her voluntary relinquishment of office, an office she campaigned for diligently, tirelessly and effectively. It stands as a marker that occasionally, every so often, there are public servants who can recognize the difference between self-interest and public interest. Sarah Palin is one such public servant.

- Thomas Van Flein, personal attorney for Sarah Palin
 

hypocritexposer

Well-known member
I read the article that is mentioned in this one. It was just a repeat of most of the same issues that we've been hearing about. But It does illustrate Palin's good business sense in creating a "Brand".

She's taken all the personal attacks and attention and turned them into $12 Million in the past year. Quite a turnaround from being $500,000 in debt from past frivolous lawsuits when she resigned.

Her independence was also portrayed as being a negative, but it also showed her strength and resolve. I guess she's pretty tough when it comes to negotiations.



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2farm4evr

Active member
She is a opportunist, quit her governship to make money for herself and her family, not sure that is a good thing really, as its not Ok to just quit your job, and honestly i'm sick and tired of hearing about her, I don't think she handles criticism well, and is always whining about something. No way would she ever win a presidential election so I sure hope she doesn't embarrass herself and try to run in one
 

Liveoak

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Yea, 2farm, she's a real doll. http://timesonline.typepad.com/uselections/2008/09/palin-linked-el.html
Wonder if her indirect ties with the New Apostolic Reformation group is responsible for her wishy washiness on illegal immigration.
 

hypocritexposer

Well-known member
Liveoak said:
Yea, 2farm, she's a real doll. http://timesonline.typepad.com/uselections/2008/09/palin-linked-el.html
Wonder if her indirect ties with the New Apostolic Reformation group is responsible for her wishy washiness on illegal immigration.

It's too bad Pastor Muthee couldn't say a prayer for his country and drive out that demon odinga, who's slaughtering people.

Liveoak, while you are condemning Palin for her connections to a Kenyan Pastor, shouldn't you also be calling out Barry Soetoro for campaigning for a Kenyan murderer.

Or do you only attack Christians?

I thought Palin was leader of the Racist Tea Party, why does she speak fondly of a black African?

You people with Palin derangement syndrome, really have to sit down and get your personal attacks co-ordinated.
 

Liveoak

Well-known member
hypocritexposer said:
Liveoak said:
Yea, 2farm, she's a real doll. http://timesonline.typepad.com/uselections/2008/09/palin-linked-el.html
Wonder if her indirect ties with the New Apostolic Reformation group is responsible for her wishy washiness on illegal immigration.

It's too bad Pastor Muthee couldn't say a prayer for his country and drive out that demon odinga, who's slaughtering people.

Liveoak, while you are condemning Palin for her connections to a Kenyan Pastor, shouldn't you also be calling out Barry Soetoro for campaigning for a Kenyan murderer.

Or do you only attack Christians?

I thought Palin was leader of the Racist Tea Party, why does she speak fondly of a black African?

You people with Palin derangement syndrome, really have to sit down and get your personal attacks co-ordinated.

Demons?? Witches? What next? Bed down with the illegal immigrants?

I never said Palin was the leader of the Tea Party! She was just playing grab a$$ with them - wants to be all things to all people - even to witchunters and maybe right-wing NAR folks?

Kinda sounding like Obama during pre-election.
 

hypocritexposer

Well-known member
Liveoak said:
hypocritexposer said:
Liveoak said:
Yea, 2farm, she's a real doll. http://timesonline.typepad.com/uselections/2008/09/palin-linked-el.html
Wonder if her indirect ties with the New Apostolic Reformation group is responsible for her wishy washiness on illegal immigration.

It's too bad Pastor Muthee couldn't say a prayer for his country and drive out that demon odinga, who's slaughtering people.

Liveoak, while you are condemning Palin for her connections to a Kenyan Pastor, shouldn't you also be calling out Barry Soetoro for campaigning for a Kenyan murderer.

Or do you only attack Christians?

I thought Palin was leader of the Racist Tea Party, why does she speak fondly of a black African?

You people with Palin derangement syndrome, really have to sit down and get your personal attacks co-ordinated.

Demons?? Witches? What next? Bed down with the illegal immigrants?

I never said Palin was the leader of the Tea Party! She was just playing grab a$$ with them - wants to be all things to all people - even to witchunters and maybe right-wing NAR folks?

Kinda sounding like Obama during pre-election.

you are such a witch Liveoak, in the metaphorical sense of course. I'm sure you are not Wicca, because they don't really exist, they only claim to be witches :wink:

:D
 

Liveoak

Well-known member
Now hypo, that's just the pot calling the kettle black!

Anyone know how to fix a round baler that's not cutting the net wrap? :x
 
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