dmagicglock Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Anyone see this story developing? She's not running for re election and is transferring power to the Lt. Governor? http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/03/palin-opts-run-second-term-alaska-governor/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FocusDave01 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 good that she is running tho!! go her!! we need to rid of the trash that is in there now! Conservative FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatbikez Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 thats a real shame what the media made of her. before john mccain picked her , no one knew who she was. Now life has to be hell for her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmagicglock Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 wow she spent 500,000 dollars on legal bills to defend herself for "frivolous" ethics complaints over the past year... thats super shitty. I'd be pissed about losing a half mill over dumb stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 (edited) What exactly is frivolous about ethics?Here's the MSN article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31726640/ns/politics-more_politics/Funny how Fox didn't post her entire quote "We know we can affect positive change outside government at this moment in time on another scale and actually make a difference," she said, adding that politics had become a "superficial, wasteful bloodsport."Good thing we don't have her a VP thinking that politics is a superficial, wasteful bloodsport. If she thought that, why would she be vying for that job? Edited July 3, 2009 by JRMMiii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktalon606 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Funny how Fox didn't post her entire quote Good thing we don't have her a VP thinking that politics is a superficial, wasteful bloodsport. If she thought that, why would she be vying for that job?Your so right... it's a good thing we have a president modeled after Stalin who thinks the constitution is toilet paper instead. PS: the rumor is she is stepping down to focus on the 2012 election. Maybe by that time the country will realize socialism isn't the way... (but I know you never will… some people will always need someone else to do their thinking for them.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmagicglock Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 What exactly is frivolous about ethics?nothings frivolous about ethics, its the supposed "ethics" misconduct charges, here's a couple of the 18 such cases that were brought against her and dismissed. "All the complaints have been brought by Alaskans, except for one filed by Washington-based Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics alleging the $150,000-plus designer wardrobe the Republican Party bought to outfit Palin in her national quest violated the Federal Election Campaign Act. That complaint was dismissed.Another complaint, filed by Democratic blogger Linda Kellen Biegel, said Palin wore a jacket that promoted the sponsor of her husband's snowmobile racing team. That complaint, dismissed June 2, prompted Palin's statement about "frivolous" ethics charges."Seriously? Can you imagine never being able to wear a motorcycle jacket cause you might be endorsing "Honda, Yamaha, etc.." I rest my case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Your so right... it's a good thing we have a president modeled after Stalin who thinks the constitution is toilet paper instead. PS: the rumor is she is stepping down to focus on the 2012 election. Maybe by that time the country will realize socialism isn't the way... (but I know you never will… some people will always need someone else to do their thinking for them.)PPS. You're sadly misinformed. Not to mention not even reading the thread or any of the articles posted - she's NOT running in 2012. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickOn2 Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 PPS. You're sadly misinformed. Not to mention not even reading the thread or any of the articles posted - she's NOT running in 2012. :rolleyes:Actually READ the story?? that's so crazy, it just might work!!(Thank god that crazy Heffer isn't running! She is about as bright as a box of rocks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 (edited) Well, bye...Please stay out of politics. Leave the foreign policy to the grownups. Just because you live in closer proximity to 2 foreign countries than most Americans doesn't mean you have a sustainable foreign policy strategy. Go hunt moose with Ted Stevens, I hear he's not doing much of anything about now. Edited July 4, 2009 by Cheech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickOn2 Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 "I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the State of Alaska, and that I will faithfully discharge my duties as Governor to the best of my ability....unless I decide to quit." OK, that was my last one LOL this is way too easy hahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 didn't obama say the same thing about defending our constitution...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 didn't obama say the same thing about defending our constitution...?Can you name something that Obama has done that's blatantly unconstitutional? Granted, I'm not happy that he's flip-flopped on a lot of positions he made during the election, but this is really getting out of hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 nah i was just stirring the pot although...that whole freedom of choice with health care? we either choose his way or get fined. sounds fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 nah i was just stirring the pot although...that whole freedom of choice with health care? we either choose his way or get fined. sounds fair.Agreed, the way it's worded currently it's incredibly dumb. Last I checked, it hasn't passed yet.I don't mean to single you out, but this is the thing I really don't get with the conservatives in this country, everyone loves to stir the pot but no one holding the spoon wants to offer any workable solutions other than "whatever the other guy said is socialism and shite!", or "let's just let the market work itself out, it worked for the last 8 years..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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natedogg624 Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 alright since this is stepping away from palin obviously, here are a few thoughts i've had, albeit i am still young and not as wise as some other guys and gals on here so take this with a grain of salt:raise taxes on the rich, lower taxes on the poor. why raise taxes on the poor, they don't have any money anyways?same with taxing businesses, tax the bigger guys let the small businesses grow by not penalizing them so much with taxes.out of iraq, back to the main focus of why we went over there in the first place and after bin laden bring back our boys from the middle east, and instead replace them with the murderers and rapists that nobody cares about anyways and let them release some bent up energy over there. (sorry if anyones relative is a murderer/rapist)healthcare - well honestly im not too versed on this so i can't put forth a honest opinion on it, although im not too keen on what obama has plannedless government, why in the blue fuck are we involved with baseball and football sports? guns - let people have them. education - focus more energy on this, making our future smarter instead of spending it all overseas.just some thoughts of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 alright since this is stepping away from palin obviously, here are a few thoughts i've had, albeit i am still young and not as wise as some other guys and gals on here so take this with a grain of salt:No salt needed, you are as much a part of this country as I am. Discourse like this is a healthy thing.raise taxes on the rich, lower taxes on the poor. why raise taxes on the poor, they don't have any money anyways?A good statement. What would you define as rich, and what would you consider raising the taxes to? Just to help you out, the largest tax bracket currently instated is 35% for those making above $372,950.same with taxing businesses, tax the bigger guys let the small businesses grow by not penalizing them so much with taxes.Same question.out of iraq, back to the main focus of why we went over there in the first place and after bin laden bring back our boys from the middle east, and instead replace them with the murderers and rapists that nobody cares about anyways and let them release some bent up energy over there. (sorry if anyones relative is a murderer/rapist)I'm extrapolating from this that you would transfer troops from Iraq to Afghanistan. Again, agreed. If I'm understanding you correctly and you want to remove all troops from Iraq, what would you do about the lack of infrastructure in the country? Possibility of being cut off from oil exports if the government is toppled and a anti-American regime is installed?healthcare - well honestly im not too versed on this so i can't put forth a honest opinion on it, although im not too keen on what obama has plannedFair enough.less government, why in the blue fuck are we involved with baseball and football sports? Because it gets the senators in the news. See this for further explanation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm1Jyusyoqkguns - let people have them. Bingo.education - focus more energy on this, making our future smarter instead of spending it all overseas.How so? That's kind of a broad statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Oh and thanks to whoever posted neg rep and didn't have the balls to sign it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 No salt needed, you are as much a part of this country as I am. Discourse like this is a healthy thing.A good statement. What would you define as rich, and what would you consider raising the taxes to? Just to help you out, the largest tax bracket currently instated is 35% for those making above $372,950.ok im not too knowledable on the bracketing of income and what not but pardon how basic my definition is: you know those people that live in the real nice neighborhoods and drive the lexi and m-b, bmw's etc, you know the neighborhood practically every town has. tax them more. the people that live in the "normal" houses with hondas and gm's etc that would be middle class, inner city housing would be my lower class. again i know that is extreme and dont take that very literally.Same question.similar response, let the mom and pop shops grow, expand into two mom and pop shops. i really don't know how to define the small business from the larger ones but maybe if i were to take a stab when you start getting involved with franchising your business, maybe 10, or 20 stores you can be considered middle business and then up from there to big business. again very basic and not very descriptive.I'm extrapolating from this that you would transfer troops from Iraq to Afghanistan. Again, agreed. If I'm understanding you correctly and you want to remove all troops from Iraq, what would you do about the lack of infrastructure in the country? Possibility of being cut off from oil exports if the government is toppled and a anti-American regime is installed?didn't think about that, good comeback as to which i have no response. but you did make me think of another point to add:more research/funding towards developing alternative fuels to allow ourselves to rid our dependency from the middle eastern countries.Because it gets the senators in the news. See this for further explanation: honestly thats the stupidest thing that always gets me. i dont want to hear about what the senators are doing with our sports on sportscenter...How so? That's kind of a broad statement.well maybe there is some work being done and we just dont hear about it because it is blanketed by the war in iraq, obama's healthcare plan and michael jackson. but im tired of constantly seeing school disctricts threaten to have to cut extra curricular programs due to lack of funds and beg and pleed with the community to vote for their levi(y?) on the next ballot. also more funding towards fire departments. however, police on is a different matter. maybe because all i ever see them do is camp out in a speed trap when no less than one block away is a busy intersection where there are accidents happening due to red light runners. And no the answer is not red light cameras, that is a large waste of money from what i have read as the company who built those gets most of it. getting to be more state issues but: why regulate the speed so much on our highways with state troopers? how many accidents are there were speed was the culprit vs the in town cross traffic situations. less highway patrolling and more in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 ok im not too knowledable on the bracketing of income and what not but pardon how basic my definition is: you know those people that live in the real nice neighborhoods and drive the lexi and m-b, bmw's etc, you know the neighborhood practically every town has. tax them more. the people that live in the "normal" houses with hondas and gm's etc that would be middle class, inner city housing would be my lower class. again i know that is extreme and dont take that very literally.I kinda have to. Taxing someone just for the possessions they have or for their perceived or projected wealth isn't a viable system. I'll give you an example. My solution would be to create larger tax brackets, since there is a rising percentage of the population making more than the 372,950 per year, especially married couples filing jointly. The tax rate on these should be at least 40% for a start, if not higher.similar response, let the mom and pop shops grow, expand into two mom and pop shops. i really don't know how to define the small business from the larger ones but maybe if i were to take a stab when you start getting involved with franchising your business, maybe 10, or 20 stores you can be considered middle business and then up from there to big business. again very basic and not very descriptive.Very vague. Definition of small business from mid- and large business isn't easy, as each businesses revenue stream (arguably the first indicator of success or failure) can vary wildly between business types. However, to implement your solution, lines have to be drawn.didn't think about that, good comeback as to which i have no response. but you did make me think of another point to add:One of my favorite lines from Crimson Tide, "War is a continuation of politics by other means." You take away the war, the politics still remain and they aren't going anywhere. One of the hardest things in chess is planning and executing the endgame.more research/funding towards developing alternative fuels to allow ourselves to rid our dependency from the middle eastern countries.Agreed as well. Which alternative fuels would you consider research funding?honestly thats the stupidest thing that always gets me. i dont want to hear about what the senators are doing with our sports on sportscenter...You should thumb through the congressional record sometime. I was bored at work and did, it's quite the read.well maybe there is some work being done and we just dont hear about it because it is blanketed by the war in iraq, obama's healthcare plan and michael jackson. but im tired of constantly seeing school disctricts threaten to have to cut extra curricular programs due to lack of funds and beg and pleed with the community to vote for their levi(y?) on the next ballot. also more funding towards fire departments.When local goverment stops wasting my tax money, I'll have no problem voting for a raise in my property taxes. however, police on is a different matter. maybe because all i ever see them do is camp out in a speed trap when no less than one block away is a busy intersection where there are accidents happening due to red light runners. And no the answer is not red light cameras, that is a large waste of money from what i have read as the company who built those gets most of it.getting to be more state issues but: why regulate the speed so much on our highways with state troopers? how many accidents are there were speed was the culprit vs the in town cross traffic situations. less highway patrolling and more in town.Can't really argue with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 I say f- them all!!! the whole freaking system is f-d from top to bottom, and ONE person can't fix it... it's gonna take a major freaking overhaul to fix the problems these a-holes have created... BOTH f-n sides!! I say we round them all up and have "to the death matches" until they are all liquidated then start with the constitution and go from step f-n one... there isn't a f-n politician in D.C. that I would trust to walk my f-n dogs let alone be in charge of my future... I'm fed up with the whole this guy did this, and that side instituted that program f-n bullshit!! go back to basics, if you didn't earn it you don't get to f-n have it, and only the very deserving ( I.E. severely disabled.) get a free pass... everyone else get a f-n job sweeping the f-n streets or whatever!!! you need healthcare either pay for it or just go to the freaking hospital, they cannot refuse you care if you are in dire need... that means no more tummy tucks for those on welfare!!! no more elective surgeries for those that can't f-n pay for them... f--- all this free f-n ride bullshit!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 I say f- them all!!! the whole freaking system is f-d from top to bottom, and ONE person can't fix it... it's gonna take a major freaking overhaul to fix the problems these a-holes have created... BOTH f-n sides!! I say we round them all up and have "to the death matches" until they are all liquidated then start with the constitution and go from step f-n one... there isn't a f-n politician in D.C. that I would trust to walk my f-n dogs let alone be in charge of my future... I'm fed up with the whole this guy did this, and that side instituted that program f-n bullshit!! go back to basics, if you didn't earn it you don't get to f-n have it, and only the very deserving ( I.E. severely disabled.) get a free pass... everyone else get a f-n job sweeping the f-n streets or whatever!!! you need healthcare either pay for it or just go to the freaking hospital, they cannot refuse you care if you are in dire need... that means no more tummy tucks for those on welfare!!! no more elective surgeries for those that can't f-n pay for them... f--- all this free f-n ride bullshit!!!Would like to know more about these "to the death matches"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Would like to know more about these "to the death matches"...pretty simple.... 2 enter and whichever one is left standing at the end meets me and my william wallace.... everyone else win win... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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