PO, I know you are constrained to defend this, but I still have not seen anything that makes this justifiable. You said in an earlier post that she wrote that she and the Lt. Governor are on the same page and that she sees him as the next governor anyway. I think that if you step back and look at that objectively, that is a bit scary. Do we really want politicians subverting the democratic process in this way?
When an official is elected, the people are electing that official. I don't think that that official should then hand-select their successor and give him or her the benifit of nearly half a term of incumbency. That would be like President Bush having decided that Cheney should have been the next President, then stepping aside for the last year and a half of his term in order to, I guess, give him a head start. That is not a practice I believe we should be comfortable with. I don't care to see Obama do it for Biden or for anyone else in either party to do it.
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My opinion: She should have issued a formal statement, and left it at that. It sounded like she was about to hyperventilate, and she didn't make a whole lot of sense.
As for the comment about "down syndrome babies"--what she actually said was, "The world needs moreTrigs--not fewer." I wasn't terribly offended by that--I would feel the same way about my child, no matter what *defect* they might have. The secular mind can't comprehend the idea of being thankful and feeling blessed to have a child with a disability, and viewing him as a gift from God.
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PO, I know you are constrained to defend this, but I still have not seen anything that makes this justifiable. You said in an earlier post that she wrote that she and the Lt. Governor are on the same page and that she sees him as the next governor anyway. I think that if you step back and look at that objectively, that is a bit scary. Do we really want politicians subverting the democratic process in this way?
When an official is elected, the people are electing that official. I don't think that that official should then hand-select their successor and give him or her the benifit of nearly half a term of incumbency. That would be like President Bush having decided that Cheney should have been the next President, then stepping aside for the last year and a half of his term in order to, I guess, give him a head start. That is not a practice I believe we should be comfortable with. I don't care to see Obama do it for Biden or for anyone else in either party to do it.
Stew,
She left Alaska in capable hands and KNOWS the people will vote for who they want in 2010. How in the world is she subverting the democratic process by that?
I'm logging out before I go off on you - I'm in the mood for it, brutha!!
Came back to add another point - If I voted for Bush/Cheney, I voted for the whole package. If Bush felt to leave than I would have no problem with Cheney taking the helm. Leaving the Presidency, without being impeached, is highly unlikely. The Lt. Governor of Alaska did get voted in - he was second in line with majority vote for his seat. I don't see what the big deal is. They were on the same page on many issues and she felt confident to leave it in his hands.
Now that she's a citizen, the frivolous lawsuits can cease and stop costing the Alaskan taxpayers more money!!
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This is from her Facebook account. She can make more money leaving the Governor seat in Alaska while people are stoning her and trying to destroy her family. Good for her!!! Do it, Sarah!!!
I've just about had enough of all the junk thrown at her and her family!!! I'm totally furious about it!!!
Good for Sarah Palin!!!
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On this Independence Day, I am so very proud of all those who have chosen to serve our great nation and I honor their selflessness and the sacrifices of their families, too.
If I may, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the last 24 hours and share my thoughts with you.
First, I want to thank you for your support and hard work on the values we share. Those values led me to the decision my family and I made. Yesterday, my family and I announced a decision that is in Alaska’s best interest and it always feels good to do what is right. We have accomplished more during this one term than most governors do in two – and I am proud of the great team that helped to build these wonderful successes. Energy independence and national security, fiscal restraint, smaller government, and local control have been my priorities and will remain my priorities.
For months now, I have consulted with friends and family, and with the Lieutenant Governor, about what is best for our wonderful state. I even made a few administrative changes over that course in time in preparation for yesterday. We have accomplished so much and there’s much more to do, but my family and I determined after prayerful consideration that sacrificing my title helps Alaska most. And once I decided not to run for re-election, my decision was that much easier – I’ve never been one to waste time or resources. Those who know me know this is the right decision and obvious decision at that, including Senator John McCain. I thank him for his kind, insightful comments.
The response in the main stream media has been most predictable, ironic, and as always, detached from the lives of ordinary Americans who are sick of the “politics of personal destruction”. How sad that Washington and the media will never understand; it’s about country. And though it's honorable for countless others to leave their positions for a higher calling and without finishing a term, of course we know by now, for some reason a different standard applies for the decisions I make. But every American understands what it takes to make a decision because it’s right for all, including your family.
I shared with you yesterday my heartfelt and candid reasons for this change; I’ve never thought I needed a title before one’s name to forge progress in America. I am now looking ahead and how we can advance this country together with our values of less government intervention, greater energy independence, stronger national security, and much-needed fiscal restraint. I hope you will join me. Now is the time to rebuild and help our nation achieve greatness!
God bless you! And I look forward to making a difference – with you!
PO, I know you are constrained to defend this, but I still have not seen anything that makes this justifiable. You said in an earlier post that she wrote that she and the Lt. Governor are on the same page and that she sees him as the next governor anyway. I think that if you step back and look at that objectively, that is a bit scary. Do we really want politicians subverting the democratic process in this way?
When an official is elected, the people are electing that official. I don't think that that official should then hand-select their successor and give him or her the benifit of nearly half a term of incumbency. That would be like President Bush having decided that Cheney should have been the next President, then stepping aside for the last year and a half of his term in order to, I guess, give him a head start. That is not a practice I believe we should be comfortable with. I don't care to see Obama do it for Biden or for anyone else in either party to do it.
If it was simply because she didn't want to stand the heat anymore, then shame on her. She asked for the trust of the Alaskan people as their Gov. and she has an obligation to them. The right thing to do is not to get going when the going gets tough.
I was surprised that she alluded to how much our brave troops had inspired her in a speech where she was essentially walking out on the people of Alaska.
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Stew,
She left Alaska in capable hands and KNOWS the people will vote for who they want in 2010. How in the world is she subverting the democratic process by that?
I'm logging out before I go off on you - I'm in the mood for it, brutha!!
Came back to add another point - If I voted for Bush/Cheney, I voted for the whole package. If Bush felt to leave than I would have no problem with Cheney taking the helm. Leaving the Presidency, without being impeached, is highly unlikely. The Lt. Governor of Alaska did get voted in - he was second in line with majority vote for his seat. I don't see what the big deal is. They were on the same page on many issues and she felt confident to leave it in his hands.
Now that she's a citizen, the frivolous lawsuits can cease and stop costing the Alaskan taxpayers more money!!
I understand the people will vote for who they want in 2010. My point is that the people voted for who they wanted in 2006. If that person is going to suddenly quit the job a year and a half early, they better have a pretty compelling reason or it will be difficult to place confidence in them in the future.
The process can be subverted in my opinion, if elected officials are arbitrarily leaving their elected post to anyone else...period. Particularly in very trying sensitive times.
And in the grand scheme of things, if the impetous for this is to stop costing the Alaskan taxpayers money only in the range of half a million dollars...it doesn't add up.
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Either the United States will destroy ignorance, or ignorance will destroy the United States. – W.E.B. DuBois
If it was simply because she didn't want to stand the heat anymore, then shame on her. She asked for the trust of the Alaskan people as their Gov. and she has an obligation to them. The right thing to do is not to get going when the going gets tough.
I was surprised that she alluded to how much our brave troops had inspired her in a speech where she was essentially walking out on the people of Alaska.
I don't believe she walked out on anyone. Her brother said that she and her staff spend 85% of their time fighting stupid accusations when they need to be taking care of Alaskan business. Why cost the Alaskan people more tax dollars for the frivilous law suits?
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Every one – all 15 of the ethics complaints have been dismissed. We’ve won! But it hasn’t been cheap - the State has wasted THOUSANDS of hours of YOUR time and shelled out some two million of YOUR dollars to respond to “opposition research” – that’s money NOT going to fund teachers or troopers – or safer roads. And this political absurdity, the “politics of personal destruction” . . . Todd and I are looking at more than half a million dollars in legal bills in order to set the record straight. And what about the people who offer up these silly accusations? It doesn’t cost them a dime so they’re not going to stop draining public resources – spending other peoples’ money in their game.
It’s pretty insane – my staff and I spend most of our day dealing with THIS instead of progressing our state now. I know I promised no more “politics as usual,” but THIS isn’t what anyone had in mind for ALASKA.
If I have learned one thing: LIFE is about choices!
I understand the people will vote for who they want in 2010. My point is that the people voted for who they wanted in 2006. If that person is going to suddenly quit the job a year and a half early, they better have a pretty compelling reason or it will be difficult to place confidence in them in the future.
The process can be subverted in my opinion, if elected officials are arbitrarily leaving their elected post to anyone else...period. Particularly in very trying sensitive times.
And in the grand scheme of things, if the impetous for this is to stop costing the Alaskan taxpayers money only in the range of half a million dollars...it doesn't add up.
I stand by her decision because of the wasted taxpayers dollars and time being spent fighting frivilous lawsuits. What a waste of time and no one seems to care at all. It just amazes me. I have never seen anything like this - it's pitiful. *Edit*- It appears it is 2 million dollars.
Anyway, if there is something a foot - we will find out and all will be laid to rest. In the mean time, I will take her at her word.
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I stand by her decision because of the wasted taxpayers dollars and time being spent fighting frivilous lawsuits. What a waste of time and no one seems to care at all. It just amazes me. I have never seen anything like this - it's pitiful. A half-million is a lot of money.
Anyway, if there is something a foot - we will find out and all will be laid to rest. In the mean time, I will take her at her word.
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