Sarah Palin to resign as Governor

[A Disciple]

Breaking News Alert The New York Times Friday, July 3, 2009 -- 3:52 PM ET ----- Sarah Palin to Resign as Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, the governor of Alaska, announced she would step down before the end of the month, citing a desire to affect change outside of government. Read More: http://www.nytimes.com/?emc=na ----- Now get the New York Times Breaking News to your mobile phone. Sign up for the alerts by texting NEWSALERTS to 698698 (NYTNYT). ----- About This E-Mail You received this message because you are signed up to receive Breaking News Alerts from NYTimes.com. To unsubscribe, change your e-mail address or to sign up for daily headlines or other newsletters, go to: http://www.nytimes.com/email NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Ave. New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2009 The New York Times Company
am i behind in not knowing about this?

[mightypharaoh]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090703/ts_nm/us_usa_politics_palin_4

just happened. I gather in the days to come we will get a reason behind her resignation.

[Nevada_Ballin]

i just watched some of her speech... in it she takes a knock at people who quit..... as she quits herself. WTH?

lol


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[Str8Kreepin]

Sweet!!! Can't wait for the 2012 debates.

[Nevada_Ballin]

Sweet!!! Can't wait for the 2012 debates.

Why? Palin won't be in it, she just bailed on her state for no good reason.

[Play Action]

Sarah Palin is a loser and a quiter...:)

[klink923]

She mentioned during her speech about being a lame duck. How can you be a lame duck in your first term? It seems obvious that she wants to run for president, but wouldn't it make more sense to continue as governor to gain more political experience?

[Nevada_Ballin]

She mentioned during her speech about being a lame duck. How can you be a lame duck in your first term? It seems obvious that she wants to run for president, but wouldn't it make more sense to continue as governor to gain more political experience?

If her goal is to run for Prez then this was the absolute worst thing she could do. She bailed on a state that is having just as many problems as every other state right now.

She went off on so many tangents in that speech today that it's impossible to really understand exctly why she is quitting. At one point she tried to describe the pressure she's feeling as a "nationwide full court press". Say what? Maybe people in Alaska are pressuring her to do some things but there isn't any "nationwide" pressure on her to do anything.

Another attempted point she tried to make was that she has accomplished everything she wanted to accomplish in 2 1/2 years, leaving the impression that there's nothing important left for her to do as governor. Say what again?

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[Wild Bunch]

If her goal is to run for Prez then this was the absolute worst thing she could do. She bailed on a state that is having just as many problems as every other state right now.

She went off on so many tangents in that speech today that it's impossible to really understand exctly why she is quitting. At one point she tried to describe the pressure she's feeling as a "nationwide full court press". Say what? Maybe people in Alaska are pressuring her to do some things but there isn't any "nationwide" pressure on her to do anything.

Another attempted point she tried to make was that she has accomplished everything she wanted to accomplish in 2 1/2 years, leaving the impression that there's nothing important left for her to do as governor. Say what again?

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She's dumb.

[MonoxideChild]

she resigned because of all the money that has been going into her other political commitments and because they was jus too wuff wif her wittle baby. :rolleyes: I think she stepped down because she was never under scrutiny before the last race, and now every move she makes is a big deal. She's afraid to make a mistake. Or maybe she's helping out with her husbands redneck brigade that wanna secede from the U.S. and wish that nothing good happens to the rest of us.

[SUPDOG]

North Korea fires what 7 missles because our "president" is a weak and useless appeaser, and this is all you guys want to talk about? Go figure.


It's all good though, if NK fires a missle at Alaska Obama says we have "options".....

Wow! "Options", how intimidating!:eek:

[sanantonio]

North Korea fires what 7 missles because our "president" is a weak and useless appeaser, and this is all you guys want to talk about? Go figure.


It's all good though, if NK fires a missle at Alaska Obama says we have "options".....

Wow! "Options", how intimidating!:eek:

APOLOGIES FOR INTERUPTING THIS PROGRAM

Whats there to talk about NK's death wish? Because that's what it will be if we even sniff thay are willing to carry out any nonsense. NK is a small actor on big big stage. This applies to NK-

"If you can't run with the big dog's stay on the porch, however if you leave the porch and get turned into a charcoal briquette you only have yourself to blame."

YOU MAY NOW CONTINUE WITH YOUR NORMAL PROGRAMMING

[SUPDOG]

APOLOGIES FOR INTERUPTING THIS PROGRAM

Whats there to talk about NK's death wish? Because that's what it will be if we even sniff thay are willing to carry out any nonsense. NK is a small actor on big big stage. This applies to NK-

"If you can't run with the big dog's stay on the porch, however if you leave the porch and get turned into a charcoal briquette you only have yourself to blame."

YOU MAY NOW CONTINUE WITH YOUR NORMAL PROGRAMMING

This may be true. However, there would be no doubt about it if Bush was still in office.


NK continues to grow louder in their saber rattles. This will continue because the "president" is an apppeasing sissy.

You know his, "we offer you our hand if you uncleanch your fist" remark? NONSENSE!

That commment is a perfect illustration of a liberal who has not a clue. You know, "well, if we are nice an appoligize for our wrongs" they will like us and we can have peace throughout the world. I wonder if Obama will try to "change" the national Anthem to John Lenin's "Imagine". Just image NB, just imagine! :)

KJI is making a mockery out of our country. So is Iran. Obama, the gutless, and clueless appeaser is the reason why. I bet deep down you are wishing McSame was in office, huh San An? Be honest.

[SUPDOG]

anyway, you guys are right. What Palin does is much more important! What a convienient distraction!

How nice. Not a Disciple has been MIA since the election and his first thread is about Palin. Naw, never mind the unprecedented spending, never mind the Cap and Tax, never mind the foreign policy joke Obama is, etc. Nope, Palin. I wonder if Not a Disciple can give us a critique of her clothing before he runs back to the safety of the Sports Bar?

Just like I said, he voted based on race and emotion and has not a clue! NOTHING MORE. I hope your libs are still "feeling good", because the evil is about to kick in!!!!

Just like I told you it would.



Next stop on the liberal trolly: "well, well, but, but, under Bush__________"\


book it.

[Play Action]

North Korea fires what 7 missles because our "president" is a weak and useless appeaser, and this is all you guys want to talk about? Go figure.


It's all good though, if NK fires a missle at Alaska Obama says we have "options".....

Wow! "Options", how intimidating!:eek:Mr. Wing-nut, what would Palin or Bush do under the same circumstances??

Didn'T NK fire missiles last 4Th of July, when Bush was in office..? I guess NK knew before the American public that Obama would be elected...:rolleyes:
I see no threads or comments about that, but hey we are in America... We have freedom or selectivity...:)

Should we 'book' the spin you are about to throw at...???

[sanantonio]

This may be true. However, there would be no doubt about it if Bush was still in office.


NK continues to grow louder in their saber rattles. This will continue because the "president" is an apppeasing sissy.

You know his, "we offer you our hand if you uncleanch your fist" remark? NONSENSE!

That commment is a perfect illustration of a liberal who has not a clue. You know, "well, if we are nice an appoligize for our wrongs" they will like us and we can have peace throughout the world. I wonder if Obama will try to "change" the national Anthem to John Lenin's "Imagine". Just image NB, just imagine! :)

KJI is making a mockery out of our country. So is Iran. Obama, the gutless, and clueless appeaser is the reason why. I bet deep down you are wishing McSame was in office, huh San An? Be honest.

Not may be true it is true. Regardless of what you may think Obama will do most of the rest of the world realizes just how far they can go with Obama before it's armaggeddon time. Saber rattling is all well and good until you pull it. It's at that time I have no doubt Obama will have NK and anybody else frantically trying to get the toothpaste back into the tube.

Iran, North Korea, India, Pakistan would be a road flare on the world highway and you know it. But you better have some diplomatic contingencies laid out for example with China, Russia and others so that crap doesn't escalate to WWIII. Thats why Obama has extended his hand for later on down the road if needed.

[JoeJGibbs]

anyway, you guys are right. What Palin does is much more important! What a convienient distraction!

How nice. Not a Disciple has been MIA since the election and his first thread is about Palin. Naw, never mind the unprecedented spending, never mind the Cap and Tax, never mind the foreign policy joke Obama is, etc. Nope, Palin. I wonder if Not a Disciple can give us a critique of her clothing before he runs back to the safety of the Sports Bar?

Just like I said, he voted based on race and emotion and has not a clue! NOTHING MORE. I hope your libs are still "feeling good", because the evil is about to kick in!!!!

Just like I told you it would.



Next stop on the liberal trolly: "well, well, but, but, under Bush__________"\


book it.
You need some fresh air man.

[Nevada_Ballin]

North Korea fires what 7 missles because our "president" is a weak and useless appeaser, and this is all you guys want to talk about? Go figure.


It's all good though, if NK fires a missle at Alaska Obama says we have "options".....

Wow! "Options", how intimidating!:eek:

Or you could always make a thread about NK firing those missiles - we are capable of talking about more than one thing at a time (with a lot more sense than Palin does).

Interesting that you don't have a comment directly related to the Palin resignation though. If it was a top shelf Dem, you would have started the thread :)

[dsteve]

I Liked palin but i dont understand this unless she is gonna run for something in 2010.

[Nevada_Ballin]

I Liked palin but i dont understand this unless she is gonna run for something in 2010.

How does quitting on a state that is having problems help her? She's taken a massive fall from grace the last few months as well. When McCain tabbed her for VP she was the #1 most popular governor in the country. As of yesterday, before jumping ship, she was barely in the top 20. This doesn't help her whatsoever.

Just imagine the commercials & debate arguements any opponent could put together based off this alone. Even the statement she made yesterday that her resignation is what's best for Alaska - she never said why. If not being governor is good for Alaska then how could voters possibly think she'd be better at anything more?

It really is incredibly strange to me that she's done this. She got off to a really good start as a governor for Alaska, they loved her up there. Then the bottom started falling out on her for some reason - not sure why, i don't really keep up with Alaskan politics. But even the speech she gave yesterday was extremely odd. She was like 12 minutes into it before she said she was handing the reigns over to the Lt Gov, like it was an "oh by the way" thing.

Maybe there's some personal issues going on that she didn't want to talk about and that's fine. It would be much less confusing and much more accepted if she would have said there were some personal problems that were ore important at this time and left it at that. But believing this a political plus on the road to something more is just whacked. If that's the case then she needs some new advisors :)

All of the GOP rising stars are dropping like comets.

[dsteve]

How does quitting on a state that is having problems help her? She's taken a massive fall from grace the last few months as well. When McCain tabbed her for VP she was the #1 most popular governor in the country. As of yesterday, before jumping ship, she was barely in the top 20. This doesn't help her whatsoever.

Just imagine the commercials & debate arguements any opponent could put together based off this alone. Even the statement she made yesterday that her resignation is what's best for Alaska - she never said why. If not being governor is good for Alaska then how could voters possibly think she'd be better at anything more?

It really is incredibly strange to me that she's done this. She got off to a really good start as a governor for Alaska, they loved her up there. Then the bottom started falling out on her for some reason - not sure why, i don't really keep up with Alaskan politics. But even the speech she gave yesterday was extremely odd. She was like 12 minutes into it before she said she was handing the reigns over to the Lt Gov, like it was an "oh by the way" thing.

Maybe there's some personal issues going on that she didn't want to talk about and that's fine. It would be much less confusing and much more accepted if she would have said there were some personal problems that were ore important at this time and left it at that. But believing this a political plus on the road to something more is just whacked. If that's the case then she needs some new advisors :)

All of the GOP rising stars are dropping like comets.



like i said son,i dont get it either. I think I understand the reasoning. The liberal left hates her, the "moderate right" hates her and I think she was having a problem with people bringing some sort of ethics violations claims, all unfounded and debunked, that was costing the state a lot of money to defend.

another logical explanation was to give the Lt gov experience for when he runs for re-election but still...Doesn't make sense unless she was just tired of the stupid attacks from the biased liberal media.

[Nevada_Ballin]

like i said son,i dont get it either. I think I understand the reasoning. The liberal left hates her, the "moderate right" hates her and I think she was having a problem with people bringing some sort of ethics violations claims, all unfounded and debunked, that was costing the state a lot of money to defend.

another logical explanation was to give the Lt gov experience for when he runs for re-election but still...Doesn't make sense unless she was just tired of the stupid attacks from the biased liberal media.


Good thing she didn't become Vice President then.


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[mchardj]

Does anyone really think the Republicans would roll her out for 2012? That would be suicide. She might get attention, but they need a serious, solid candidate to have a chance in the coming election like Larry Craig.....:D

[Nevada_Ballin]

Does anyone really think the Republicans would roll her out for 2012? That would be suicide. She might get attention, but they need a serious, solid candidate to have a chance in the coming election like Larry Craig.....:D

There's no way the GOP does that. Right now I'd say Mitt Romney is the front horse.

[dsteve]

Good thing she didn't become Vice President then.


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actually, the attacks were costing the state money, hence the logic but I still don't think it was wise to do what she did. but hey, shes more quailified to be president than what we have.

[RicoVacilon]

North Korea fires what 7 missles because our "president" is a weak and useless appeaser, and this is all you guys want to talk about? Go figure.

NK has been shooting missiles for years regardless of who the President is. That's a pretty weak argument you got there. And SP is also not "all we's guys want to talk about."

[Nevada_Ballin]

actually, the attacks were costing the state money, hence the logic but I still don't think it was wise to do what she did. but hey, shes more quailified to be president than what we have.

I don't buy that for a minute.. and if it was costing the state so much money then she's going about disputing those attacks the wrong way. I mean, how much money could it cost to issue a a statement that says "Those allegations are untrue" and leave it at that? Bad decision making if she felt she had to go as far as to spend state money to defend herself in the court of public opinion.

But it's all conjecture on our part, none of us know the real reasons behind this because she simply won't make it clear what they are. Now I'm hearing this "higher calling" thing, whatever that means in her mind.



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[dsteve]

I don't buy that for a minute.. and if it was costing the state so much money then she's going about disputing those attacks the wrong way. I mean, how much money could it cost to issue a a statement that says "Those allegations are untrue" and leave it at that? Bad decision making if she felt she had to go as far as to spend state money to defend herself in the court of public opinion.

But it's all conjecture on our part, none of us know the real reasons behind this because she simply won't make it clear what they are. Now I'm hearing this "higher calling" thing, whatever that means in her mind.



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youre pretty ignorant. they were ethics violations charges that the state had to spend money on disproving.

[whigsplittaz]

This may be true. However, there would be no doubt about it if Bush was still in office.


NK continues to grow louder in their saber rattles. This will continue because the "president" is an apppeasing sissy.

You know his, "we offer you our hand if you uncleanch your fist" remark? NONSENSE!

That commment is a perfect illustration of a liberal who has not a clue. You know, "well, if we are nice an appoligize for our wrongs" they will like us and we can have peace throughout the world. I wonder if Obama will try to "change" the national Anthem to John Lenin's "Imagine". Just image NB, just imagine! :)

KJI is making a mockery out of our country. So is Iran. Obama, the gutless, and clueless appeaser is the reason why. I bet deep down you are wishing McSame was in office, huh San An? Be honest.

For a bible thumper you one mofo who likes to fight!! John Jennon's "imagine was and still is a dope song. Imagine if we had a Pub in the white house now? Troops spread thinner, wars going on across the seas street socs killing the elderly......... I like what David Hollister sang before he went back to being a Gospel singer, "Take care of Home". Once we Take care of Home we can be "champions" like his Gospel song.

Lastly all the way until you posted it was about Palin, then you came in with thin skin and Obama this Obama that. Someone might need to see a professional. Waking up in a cold sweat yelling Obama yes we can Obama yes we can instead of sleeping is unhealthy. I'm just sayin.:D

[RicoVacilon]

Whigs, check out Leo Tolstoy "The Kingdom Of God Is Within You."

:D

[whigsplittaz]

like i said son,i dont get it either. I think I understand the reasoning. The liberal left hates her, the "moderate right" hates her and I think she was having a problem with people bringing some sort of ethics violations claims, all unfounded and debunked, that was costing the state a lot of money to defend.

another logical explanation was to give the Lt gov experience for when he runs for re-election but still...Doesn't make sense unless she was just tired of the stupid attacks from the biased liberal media.

Steve you mean to tell me she was not blasted by her own party? Did she or did she not get blasted for her wardrobe and attire during her run with Mcshame? Dude the liberal media had nothing to do with it especially if she gets blasted from within! Why does it always to be the libs fault or the pubs fault?

I know this much she better go independent because she just lost a ton of ground of both sides.

How do you say I don't get it either and right after say I think I understand the reasoning? wow hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm wow wow shamwow.

Thats like saying if I caught that bus I would be there?!?!?!:confused:

[whigsplittaz]

Whigs, check out Leo Tolstoy "The Kingdom Of God Is Within You."

:D

Ok I will peep it out. :D

[Nevada_Ballin]

youre pretty ignorant. they were ethics violations charges that the state had to spend money on disproving.

Wait a second, aren't those things that are already over with like the trooper guy? That was 8 months ago, but now it's a problem? If that isn't it, then please enlighten me, list exactly what all of these ethics violations are and more importantly, how much has it cost Alaska so far, since you are so up with Alaskan politics and i am so ignorant towards them. I expect you can do this without looking it up on the internet - otherwise, you are just as ignorant as i am cuz that "ethics violations costing the state money" is a line straight out of her speech the other day. (and please, don't come back with more lines form her speech, really get into it man, break it down like a non-ignorant person to Alaskan politics would do - no internet searching - do it straight from what you already know).

[dsteve]

Wait a second, aren't those things that are already over with like the trooper guy? That was 8 months ago, but now it's a problem? If that isn't it, then please enlighten me, list exactly what all of these ethics violations are and more importantly, how much has it cost Alaska so far, since you are so up with Alaskan politics and i am so ignorant towards them. I expect you can do this without looking it up on the internet - otherwise, you are just as ignorant as i am cuz that "ethics violations costing the state money" is a line straight out of her speech the other day. (and please, don't come back with more lines form her speech, really get into it man, break it down like a non-ignorant person to Alaskan politics would do - no internet searching - do it straight from what you already know).


Son, I saw it on the news. I don't have a handy link for you and if you really wanna know, take your attitude and google it. Take five seconds out of your miserable life instead of just driving by and taking pop shots at her. I never even defended her, I said it was stupid of her to do what she did but gave reasons I heard of the news and tried to explain the logic rather than being an ignorant douche and falt out call her a moron.

as for the liberal media attacking her....ask yourself this. Where were all the womans rights orgs when she getting blasted? Oh wait, shes a conservative so nobody cares.

[MonoxideChild]

Why would the women's rights groups get involved? She doesn't have any of the same ideals as any of them really. The big ones anyways. She doesn't stand for personal freedoms. Whats funny is she's a "New Conservative", but she was in charge of what is pretty much a welfare state. Maybe thats why she left? Plus I don't get why anyone would think she's even qualified enough to run for pres, she runs a state thats has a population of like a third of Chicago. Not to mention the fact that if she can't take people making inappropriate comments about her and her family, even if they are in fact inappropriate, how can she possibly handle the amount of scrutiny that all presidents from here on out will be under? I'm still betting on Ron Paul to pull out the GOP's last legs from under it.

[Nevada_Ballin]

Son, I saw it on the news. I don't have a handy link for you and if you really wanna know, take your attitude and google it. Take five seconds out of your miserable life instead of just driving by and taking pop shots at her. I never even defended her, I said it was stupid of her to do what she did but gave reasons I heard of the news and tried to explain the logic rather than being an ignorant douche and falt out call her a moron.

as for the liberal media attacking her....ask yourself this. Where were all the womans rights orgs when she getting blasted? Oh wait, shes a conservative so nobody cares.

Typical rambling from you, sit there and tell me i'm pretty ignorant when you don't even know yourself.... how old are you anyway? Must be in your 60's if you're calling me "son".

btw, my life isn't miserable, it's actually incredibly good! :D

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[dsteve]

Why would the women's rights groups get involved? She doesn't have any of the same ideals as any of them really. The big ones anyways. She doesn't stand for personal freedoms. Whats funny is she's a "New Conservative", but she was in charge of what is pretty much a welfare state. Maybe thats why she left? Plus I don't get why anyone would think she's even qualified enough to run for pres, she runs a state thats has a population of like a third of Chicago. Not to mention the fact that if she can't take people making inappropriate comments about her and her family, even if they are in fact inappropriate, how can she possibly handle the amount of scrutiny that all presidents from here on out will be under? I'm still betting on Ron Paul to pull out the GOP's last legs from under it.



a welfare state? The oil companies dont own the land they were dirlling. I'd call that making a good deal. the programs youre going to point to dont come from the tax payers that live there.

[resnor]

Nevada, there's been 15 different ethics violation cases leveled against Palin,
Costing Alaska upwards of almost one million dollars, every case resulting in her bein exonerated of the charges. Don't sit there and act like these things are 8 months old...they've been ongoing since she hit the national stage.

[Nevada_Ballin]

Nevada, there's been 15 different ethics violation cases leveled against Palin,
Costing Alaska upwards of almost one million dollars, every case resulting in her bein exonerated of the charges. Don't sit there and act like these things are 8 months old...they've been ongoing since she hit the national stage.

I asked what they were, outside of the trooper one (which is 8 months old). I'm not "acting" like anything, I'm seeking the information. Evidently you have it so share brother, what are they?

Secondly, is $1 million the total? If so, I can't help but think "is that all?"

Third, you say "exonerated of the charges", does that mean she was actually taken to court on all of them? Help me out here Res, I'm simply looking to be informed on the situation further so i cna be as fair as possible in my thinking.

[resnor]

The state of Alaska has spent two million dollars in her defense, and the Palin's have spent 500k defending her...so, that's $2.5 milion spent. As to the charges, I don't know them...I'm sure you could find out on Google, if you really wanted to find out.

[Prometheusch]

Does anyone really think the Republicans would roll her out for 2012? That would be suicide. She might get attention, but they need a serious, solid candidate to have a chance in the coming election like ....


Mike Huckabee

[Nevada_Ballin]

The state of Alaska has spent two million dollars in her defense, and the Palin's have spent 500k defending her...so, that's $2.5 milion spent. As to the charges, I don't know them...I'm sure you could find out on Google, if you really wanted to find out.

And the Google says........ looks like that $2 million is a little overstated....

Published: July 1st, 2009 09:59 PM
Last Modified: July 1st, 2009 10:40 PM

Ethics complaints against Gov. Sarah Palin and top members of her administration have cost the state personnel board nearly $300,000 over the past year, almost two-thirds of which appear to be from the Troopergate investigation of the governor.

That's according to new figures released by the personnel board, which described them as "independent counsel expenditures." The board hires private lawyers to investigate the complaints. The expenditures were released after the personnel board expressed frustration at the costs of the complaints. Palin has said the state is wasting money trying to resolve "frivolous" complaints against her.

The bulk of the expenses -- $187,797 -- appear to stem from Troopergate, the messy case involving Palin's former brother-in-law, a state trooper, who got on the wrong side with Palin and her family.

The most expensive cases were all from last year. The third most costly one, which was listed at $29,962, could be a complaint made against Palin for having the state pay for her children's travel. Palin ended up settling that complaint by agreeing to reimburse the state about $8,000 for several trips.

The governor's office has said 15 "frivolous" ethics complaints against Palin or her staff, some on issues raised by bloggers, have been dismissed with no findings she violated the executive branch ethics act. "How much will this blogger's asinine political grandstanding cost all of us in time and money?" she asked about a March complaint.

Palin herself reportedly has incurred over $600,000 in personal legal bills defending against complaints, although she won't provide a breakdown of the expenses or what cases they were for. Palin friends and supporters set up a legal defense fund and are soliciting contributions for her legal bills.

Alaska State Personnel Board list of independent counsel expenses for ethics complaints:

Case No. Total

2008-001 ... $43,028.36

2008-002,-003,-004 ... $187,797.62

2008-005 ... 0

2008-006 ... $29,962.00

2008-007,-008 ... $12,921.44

2008-009 ... $3,712.00

2009-001 ... $4,478.66

2009-002 ... $7,438.50

2009-003 ... $4,192.00

2009-004 ... $2,512.00

Total expenditure $296,042.58

http://www.adn.com/palin/story/850854.html

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Bloggers? Seriously? She's being bullied out of office from spending money to defend her "ethics" to bloggers? Interesting to note how much she has reportedly spent, maybe she quit cuz the bloggers were making her go bankrupt.

[resnor]

Well, I have seen the 2 million dollar figure a couple of places, and I've heard on several different radio shows, both talk show, and news shows. It didn't magically come out of thin air. I'll try to find out more about that.

By the way, it's not that she's being bullied by bloggers...it's that these people are filing complaints, and those complaints have to be investigated. And what if she is stepping down cause they were going bankrupt? They do reportedly have around $500k in legal fees from all this stuff. They aren't wealthy...and they can't pull a Clinton, and have some Asian dude buy military secrets in order to pay off their debt. Instead of mocking Palin for it, you should be talking about how bad of a person these people are to keep filing these ridiculous complaints just to make her life a legal hell.

[Nevada_Ballin]

Well, I have seen the 2 million dollar figure a couple of places, and I've heard on several different radio shows, both talk show, and news shows. It didn't magically come out of thin air. I'll try to find out more about that.

By the way, it's not that she's being bullied by bloggers...it's that these people are filing complaints, and those complaints have to be investigated. And what if she is stepping down cause they were going bankrupt? They do reportedly have around $500k in legal fees from all this stuff. They aren't wealthy...and they can't pull a Clinton, and have some Asian dude buy military secrets in order to pay off their debt. Instead of mocking Palin for it, you should be talking about how bad of a person these people are to keep filing these ridiculous complaints just to make her life a legal hell.

Just because it was amusing:

“I think on a national level, your department of law there in the White House would look at some of the things that we’ve been charged with and automatically throw them out,” she said.

There is no “Department of Law” at the White House.

As far as the costs, you can see the source I used and where their number comes from - straight from the state. Not sure what else could be added to it that would make it suddenly rise to $2 million (and yes, that number could have been pulled out of thin air by anyone trying to exaggerate a point). I did my best to find the most reliable source for how much was spent.

Here's a confusing part though, if these are cases vs a governor, why are they spending their own money on it? The legal defense against a Governor on something like this is a state cost isn't it? Plus, Palin won't release itemized cost of the $500,000 she says she spent. If these were private matters then there wouldn't be an issue with keeping that private.

[resnor]

We'll, those numbers only apply to the investigation...perhaps there are other costs? I don't know.

Also, I don't know if there would be need for a governor to spend their own money in their defense...I'm not a lawyer.

[SUPDOG]

Just because it was amusing:

“I think on a national level, your department of law there in the White House would look at some of the things that we’ve been charged with and automatically throw them out,” she said.

There is no “Department of Law” at the White House.

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You watch too much Olberman............


Or maybe its too much Oprah. :)

[Nevada_Ballin]

You watch too much Olberman............


Or maybe its too much Oprah. :)

I don't watch either of them..... and even if i did, it doesn't change the fact that she said that.... lol

[dsteve]

I asked what they were, outside of the trooper one (which is 8 months old). I'm not "acting" like anything, I'm seeking the information. Evidently you have it so share brother, what are they?

Secondly, is $1 million the total? If so, I can't help but think "is that all?"

Third, you say "exonerated of the charges", does that mean she was actually taken to court on all of them? Help me out here Res, I'm simply looking to be informed on the situation further so i cna be as fair as possible in my thinking.


son, takes two seconds. type in "sarah palin ethics violations/charges" on any search engine. you get about a bajillion hits

[89-06-MVP]

To be honest i wish Sarah Palin would shut up & get her family in order & personal issues before she make any future moves.

[Nevada_Ballin]

son, takes two seconds. type in "sarah palin ethics violations/charges" on any search engine. you get about a bajillion hits

Easy there old man, you might flare up that arthritis.... and you're a little late, please see my post sourcing Anchorage Daily News.


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[SUPDOG]

To be honest i wish Sarah Palin would shut up & get her family in order & personal issues before she make any future moves.

To be honest, I think you should stop posting....

[89-06-MVP]

To be honest, I think you should stop posting....


Why should i stop posting when we got people like you that support a tool like her.....I said that because that's the best thing for her to do because if she thinking about running for Prez in 2012 she can cancel that thought after the circus show see provide in 2008....I would vote for Bush before i vote for her..

[RicoVacilon]

My ignore list works now guys!!!!

If you're like me and no matter how hard you try you end up letting these kinds of people rile you up, I highly suggest it.

[dsteve]

Why should i stop posting when we got people like you that support a tool like her.....I said that because that's the best thing for her to do because if she thinking about running for Prez in 2012 she can cancel that thought after the circus show see provide in 2008....I would vote for Bush before i vote for her..



okay mr partisan tool....how do u feel about barney frank running a gay prostitution ring out of his apartment?

oh noes her daughter had the SEXORS! UNCLEAN! give me a break. attack her for her stance on the issues not the fact that she lives a normal american life.

[89-06-MVP]

okay mr partisan tool....how do u feel about barney frank running a gay prostitution ring out of his apartment?

oh noes her daughter had the SEXORS! UNCLEAN! give me a break. attack her for her stance on the issues not the fact that she lives a normal american life.


Okay first off I never like Barney Frank & he smell & sound like a crook from day one so i guess we agree on that....Far as S.Palin my issues i have with her is she don't realize that J.McCain campaign manger(not him) used her.They never wanted her, she was never the clear choice to be the VP.I have a issue with her not telling the truth about trooper gate & the so called bridge to nowhere....Okay everyone in politic lie at some point or other but hers lies just didn't stop & they still coming....her so called son in law now said a month ago that he wasn't going to marry her daughter.S.Palin clearly said they was in love & was set to get married but i guess not getting into the White house derail those plans.Plus i expect someone that is in Politic to conduct there self better when it comes to the media & not act childish responding to everything they say or write which is garbage most of the time. I'm not a REP supporter but if i had to vote for one in 2012 it would be M.Huckabee he is a class act maybe she should study him.

[dsteve]

Okay first off I never like Barney Frank & he smell & sound like a crook from day one so i guess we agree on that....Far as S.Palin my issues i have with her is she don't realize that J.McCain campaign manger(not him) used her.They never wanted her, she was never the clear choice to be the VP.I have a issue with her not telling the truth about trooper gate & the so called bridge to nowhere....Okay everyone in politic lie at some point or other but hers lies just didn't stop & they still coming....her so called son in law now said a month ago that he wasn't going to marry her daughter.S.Palin clearly said they was in love & was set to get married but i guess not getting into the White house derail those plans.Plus i expect someone that is in Politic to conduct there self better when it comes to the media & not act childish responding to everything they say or write which is garbage most of the time. I'm not a REP supporter but if i had to vote for one in 2012 it would be M.Huckabee he is a class act maybe she should study him.


i normally dont complain but i cant read that. have your mom check it and come back later.

[RicoVacilon]

i normally dont complain but i cant read that. have your mom check it and come back later.

I've seen worse. Incorrect use of punctuation > no punctuation at all :D

[SUPDOG]

Okay first off I never like Barney Frank & he smell & sound like a crook from day one so i guess we agree on that....Far as S.Palin my issues i have with her is she don't realize that J.McCain campaign manger(not him) used her.They never wanted her, she was never the clear choice to be the VP.I have a issue with her not telling the truth about trooper gate & the so called bridge to nowhere....Okay everyone in politic lie at some point or other but hers lies just didn't stop & they still coming....her so called son in law now said a month ago that he wasn't going to marry her daughter.S.Palin clearly said they was in love & was set to get married but i guess not getting into the White house derail those plans.Plus i expect someone that is in Politic to conduct there self better when it comes to the media & not act childish responding to everything they say or write which is garbage most of the time. I'm not a REP supporter but if i had to vote for one in 2012 it would be M.Huckabee he is a class act maybe she should study him.

I think you should stop posting.

[resnor]

Okay first off I never like Barney Frank & he smell & sound like a crook from day one so i guess we agree on that....Far as S.Palin my issues i have with her is she don't realize that J.McCain campaign manger(not him) used her.They never wanted her, she was never the clear choice to be the VP.I have a issue with her not telling the truth about trooper gate & the so called bridge to nowhere....Okay everyone in politic lie at some point or other but hers lies just didn't stop & they still coming....her so called son in law now said a month ago that he wasn't going to marry her daughter.S.Palin clearly said they was in love & was set to get married but i guess not getting into the White house derail those plans.Plus i expect someone that is in Politic to conduct there self better when it comes to the media & not act childish responding to everything they say or write which is garbage most of the time. I'm not a REP supporter but if i had to vote for one in 2012 it would be M.Huckabee he is a class act maybe she should study him.

Ahhh...I see. So, when she said that they were planning on getting married, that was a lie? Perhaps at the time they WERE planning on getting married. She didn't say they were married, and then it turned out later that they were not married.

What are you talking about with acting childish towards the media? I'd say that the media constantly making fun of her, making rude comments about her and her children, is acting childish. Defending oneself, and one's family, is not being childish.

[MonoxideChild]

Ahhh...I see. So, when she said that they were planning on getting married, that was a lie? Perhaps at the time they WERE planning on getting married. She didn't say they were married, and then it turned out later that they were not married.

What are you talking about with acting childish towards the media? I'd say that the media constantly making fun of her, making rude comments about her and her children, is acting childish. Defending oneself, and one's family, is not being childish.

So, okay, I have a question. Why did it ever matter if Palin's daughter ever got married? I don't think this was a left/right thing. I think this was just a stupid subject to ever be brought up. I'm pretty sure if she was VP, and we as a country were on the downward spiral, my first thought wouldn't be, "phew, at least the Palin girl is married." WTF?