Palins speach

[LewisH]

Phowath, sounds like a "tempest in a teapot" stirred up by her enemies.

She's the Governor, and if some hump Comissioner balks at following her wishes, well, fire the stupid asshole!

That's what no-nonsense bosses do: fire uncooperative subordinates. She's a strong lady, and obviously won't tolerate fools gladly. More power to her. She's just the kind of leader we need as VPOTUS.

[phorwath]

Originally Posted by LewisH

Phowath, sounds like a "tempest in a teapot" stirred up by her enemies.

She's the Governor, and if some hump Comissioner balks at following her wishes, well, fire the stupid asshole!

That's what no-nonsense bosses do: fire uncooperative subordinates. She's a strong lady, and obviously won't tolerate fools gladly. More power to her. She's just the kind of leader we need as VPOTUS.

1) The sad part about this is that she's the one that stirred up the pot. Her enemies just took advantage of the situation which she created.

2) Yes... she is the Governor. She selected the Commissioner of Public Safety herself less than two years ago. Then she fires him over a family feud because the Commissioner doesn't fire her former brother-in-law.

3) I don't mind a no-nonsense boss that uses authority appropriately. What I object to is a boss, Governor, or Vice President that abuse their authority. Like they say, nothing corrupts more completely than absolute authority. If you see no problems with her decision to fire her Commissioner in order to see her former brother-in-law fired from the State Troopers, then you're a scary kind of guy.

Now the Republicans hold the majority in the House and Senate in Alaska. For them to launch an investigation of abuse of power by a Republican Governor - that ought to tell you there is serious concerns over this matter by other people just as smart as you or I.

Being an Alaskan and hearing Sarah promote an open, honest, transparent government, and then suddenly see her lawyer up & stall the investigation by refusing to cooperate with the Legislative hired investigator? Well that was a real awakening and a disappointment to many in my home State. We thought we had a fresh beginning from some corruption with members of the State Legislature and with our US Senator and Congressman. It was like a breath of fresh air. And then Sarah creates this predicament with her decision to fire a Commissioner that was well regarded by most, and then backtracks on her former official statements that there was no pressuring by either her or member's of her Administration brought upon the Commissioner of Public Safety to fire her former brother-in-law (this re-positioning only occurred after a tape recorded conversation of her top Aide pressuring a State Trooper supervisor to fire her former brother-in-law is played on the State news networks). The best a person could categorize this was Sarah made a stupid mistake. And it would only go downhill from there.

But don't let this "tempest in a teapot" - an abuse of authority and power by Governor Sarah Palin, interfere with your love affair. Lots of people will overlook an awful lot of flaws in order to elect politicians for personal benefit. That's why talking polictics is a waste of time. Besides... like I said, she's a good looking gal.

[Capt Academy]

She's an NRA life member, hunts and fishes, just the type of person we need in the Whitehouse! Great selection McCain!

[Nvhunter]

To address the idea that Palin is not capable to be "Commander in Chief" of the Armed forces. Do you know that the Governor of each state is the Commander in Chief of its own states National Guard?

I think the McCain Paulin ticket offers a team that is more experienced and capable than the Obama Biden team. In addition, I know what I am buying with the McCain Paulin ticket. You pretty much know, or can view Bidens record and know what you are getting....Obama however, I am sure he is a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing. He presents himself to be a compassionate image, I feel he is hiding what he would be and would do in office.

I do know that Iran, China, and Palestine based enemies are supporting Obama. I hope Americans pay attention to the candidates this year.

[LewisH]

Originally Posted by phorwath

But don't let this "tempest in a teapot" - an abuse of authority and power by Governor Sarah Palin, interfere with your love affair. Lots of people will overlook an awful lot of flaws in order to elect politicians for personal benefit. That's why talking polictics is a waste of time. Besides... like I said, she's a good looking gal.

Firing that stubborn Commissioner was not an "abuse of authority and power," it was an "exercise" of authority and power.

I agree totally with Sarah's agenda and goals, and if she has to roll over a few obstructionist dummies from time to time, well, it's ok with me.

Having a great body doesn't hurt either.

[phorwath]

Don't get me wrong. I didn't say I preferred Obama and Biden. I just hope Sarah learned something about the proper exercise of power and uses it when it needs used, but properly. Not something as improper and petty-anty as going after an ex-brother-in-law.

There's no denying McCain knows when a fights worth fighting, which is pretty darn comforting. I agree there's little track record to know what Obama would do.

[J E Custom]

This election is not republican verses democrat!!!!

It is conservative verses liberal.
Patriot verses doin't give a s#!%.
Tax payers verses non tax payers.
The american way of life verses politicians that want to tell us what we want.

Being from the south used to mean that you were a baptist,a democrat and a
conservative. "NOT any More" now most are Baptist,conservative an republicans
except for the illegals and the "you owe me croud".

And as far as Palins firing someone ; every one can make a mistake, but its how
you correct it that counts.

I would elect Palins over Obama for commander in chief if she were running for the
job.

Lets take america back from the foreigners.

J E CUSTOM