Sarah Palin resigning as Governor of Alaska
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PubliusInfinitum
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Not even close, nor are ANY of those that voted for his ass... EVER.
Biden is a fool; of the leftist variety... and she doesn't even BEGIN to understand the concept that is "America", nor its constitution, despite her chronic protestations to the contrary...
Yes, Irony... she can be SUCH a *****...
You voted for PalinIs it cause she can see Russia or is it her in depth knowledge of the Bush Doctrine?? Or, maybe, its her stupid ******* line, "Drill Baby Drill?"
Ahhh, the alter? ROFL...
Funny stuff...
Tell me sis, what principle does the BOY King stand upon that you found yourself agreeing with?
And please... be specific... I'm looking for a LOGICALLY Valid, INTELLECTUALLY Sound PRINCIPLE that the Lord of the Idiots espoused that you hold and thus bears out a natural ideological alliance...
Now FTR: when you are unable to cite such a principle; which is a mathematical certainty, BECAUSE IN THE FULL SCOPE OF THE IDEOLOGICAL LEFT THERE IS NOT A SINGLE VALID PRINCIPLE AT WORK ON ANY LEVEL OR WITHIN ANY FACET OF LEFT-THINK... you will have conceded the argument, that valid support of those PRINCIPLES which one KNOWS to be INCONTROVERTIBLE is a sound basis for the support of such a candidate; and this in contrast to the irrational, PRINCIPLE-LESS support of etherial cliches and and empty platitudes expressed by Hussein of the US... The Lord of the Idiots, the BOY King and his sychophant anti-American flock.
Oh my, ol' Pubic has the sole right to determine who is and isn't American!
The Bush Doctrine is simple to explain. Freakin' idiocy and incompetancy, first, last, and foremost. A policy freakouts like you have fully supported.
And yet ANOTHER of the Audacious Hopers can't define the "BUSH DOCTRINE"... Thus her CONCESSION is also duly noted and SUMMARILY ACCEPTED...
ROFL...
Leftists...
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ROFLMNAO...
Oh LOOK at all that confidence kids... she's just BRIMMING with bravado from all her vast experience, wherein the unapologetic advocacy of sound principle has succumbed to the weight of tired cliches and empty platitudes... PARTICULARLY where those cliches and platitudes have produced economies which began with 5% unemployment and four years later produced unemployment rates of what will most certainly be three times that of would-be 'WORST ECONOMY IN 50 YEARS...'
Yep... they are all KIND OF CONFIDENT... but lets measure that in 2010 when they've had it all to themselves to do as they will and the result is an economy that looks more like 1933 than 2008...
Best of luck to ya sis... I mean there is always a chance that policy which usurps initiative, productivity, entrepenuership and freedon in general will create a thriving economy... and just because such flies in the face of common sense, nature and the whole of human history, doesn't mean it CAN'T HAPPEN!
ROFL... whatta load.
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Seriously people, she's got big time criminal trouble coming. Something big enough to get her booted out of office. She's trying to head it off and at least salvage her resume. Even the conservatives all over Sunday TV won't call it a good move. If there was no reason not to call it a good move, they would. They all would like to look smart and there's is no reason not to try and make this look like a good move for her and republicans EXCEPT......the people in the know already know what is coming. No one is going to jump on her band wagoin. In fact, they are all making space.
It's not a career move. It's a move to pre empt the fall out of a big scandal.
It's not a career move. It's a move to pre empt the fall out of a big scandal.
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actually, i'd say it was a career move
to get out of politics because she couldnt handle the heat
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who's investigating her?
NO ONE
you are too ******* stupid to understand she couldnt take all the personal attacks on her and her family
and THAT is why she resigned
thus even though i had supported her in the past, i can no longer do so
she has proven that the DNC slime machine can out last her
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Eh...
Oh I know he thinks that, too. That's why I told him he could teabag my left nut in another thread.
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Anybody with half a brain knows she's a moron, but indictment? What for?
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there isnt any
hes just wishful thinking
Time will tell what motivated Palin to resign.
To date no indictments have been handed down, have they?
Then really, aside from either bitching about Palin, or praising her, what can any of us really say about this event?
I hate it when people are convicted before charges are even made.
I don't like Palin at all, but this speculation is sort of pointless.
To date no indictments have been handed down, have they?
Then really, aside from either bitching about Palin, or praising her, what can any of us really say about this event?
I hate it when people are convicted before charges are even made.
I don't like Palin at all, but this speculation is sort of pointless.
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Somewhere here and in a companion thread referring to Palin and Federal indictments, it was said that her speech was confused, and said that "sometimes I think she is mentally retarded" (wonder where that comes from....hmmm?), and that "she is a complete Effnnn Moron"
Here's a transcript of the entire speech. To me it seems well organized, articulate, informative, well said, and full of grace, something her critics have lots more than she a need to learn about.
It appeared that she had nothing more than the briefest of prompt notes, nothing written per-se, and no teleprompter...... Eat your heart out Obama.
I haven't read through all the posts, so I don't know if this has already been posted; if it has I apologize for wasting the bandwidth.
Gov. Sarah Palin:
Hi Alaska, I appreciate speaking directly TO you, the people I serve, as your Governor.
People who know me know that besides faith and family, nothing's more important to me than our beloved Alaska. Serving her people is the greatest honor I could imagine.
I want Alaskans to grasp what can be in store for our state. We were purchased as a territory because a member of President Abe Lincoln's cabinet, William Seward, providentially saw in this great land, vast riches, beauty, strategic placement on the globe, and opportunity. He boldly looked "North to the Future". But he endured such ridicule and mocking for his vision for Alaska, remember the adversaries scoffed, calling this "Seward's Folly". Seward withstood such disdain as he chose the uncomfortable, unconventional, but RIGHT path to secure Alaska, so Alaska could help secure the United States.
Alaskas mission to contribute to America. Were strategic IN the world as the air crossroads OF the world, as a gatekeeper of the continent. Bold visionaries knew this - Alaska would be part of America's great destiny.
Our destiny to be reached by responsibly developing our natural resources. This land, blessed with clean air, water, wildlife, minerals, AND oil and gas. It's energy! God gave us energy.
So to serve the state is a humbling responsibility, because I know in my soul that Alaska is of such import, for Americas security, in our very volatile world. And you know me by now, I promised even four years ago to show MY independence no more conventional politics as usual.
And we are doing well! My administration's accomplishments speak for themselves. We work tirelessly for Alaskans.
We aggressively and responsibly develop our resources because they were created to be used to better our world... to HELP people... and we protect the environment and Alaskans (the resource owners) foremost with our policies.
Heres some of the things weve done:
We created a petroleum integrity office to oversee safe development. We held the line FOR Alaskans on Point Thomson and finally for the first time in decades theyre drilling for oil and gas.
We have AGIA, the gasoline project a massive bi-partisan victory (the vote was 58 to 1!) also succeeding as intended - protecting Alaskans as our clean natural gas will flow to energize us, and America, through a competitive, pro-private sector project. This is the largest private sector energy project, ever. THIS is energy independence.
And ACES another bipartisan effort is working as intended and industry is publicly acknowledging its success. Our new oil and gas clear and equitable formula is so Alaskans will no longer be taken advantage of. ACES incentivizes NEW exploration and development and JOBS that were previously not going to happen with a monopolized North Slope oil basin.
We cleaned up previously accepted unethical actions; we ushered in bi-partisan Ethics Reform.
We also slowed the rate of government growth, we worked with the Legislature to save billions of dollars for the future, and I made no lobbyist friends with my hundreds of millions of dollars in budget vetoes... but living beyond our means today is irresponsible for tomorrow.
We took government out of the dairy business and put it back into private-sector hands where it should be.
We provided unprecedented support for education initiatives, and with the right leadership, finally filled long-vacant public safety positions. We built a sub-Cabinet on Climate Change and took heat from Outside special interests for our biologically-sound wildlife management for abundance.
We broke ground on the new prison.
And we made common sense conservative choices to eliminate personal luxuries like the jet, the chef, the junkets... the entourage.
And the Lt. Governor and I said "no" to our pay raises. So much success in this first term and with this success I am proud to take credit... for hiring the right people!
Our goal was to achieve a gasoline project, more fair oil and gas valuation, and ethics reform in four years. We did it in two. Its because of the people good public servants surrounding the Governor's office, with servants' hearts and astounding work ethic... THEY are Alaska's success!
We are doing well! I wish you'd hear MORE from the media of your state's progress and how we tackle Outside interests - daily - SPECIAL interests that would stymie our state. Even those debt-ridden stimulus dollars that would force the heavy hand of federal government into our communities with an all-knowing attitude I have taken the slings and arrows with that unpopular move to veto because I know being right is better than being popular. Some of those dollars would harm Alaska and harm America I resisted those dollars because of the obscene national debt were forcing our children to pay, because of todays Big Government spending; its immoral and doesnt even make economic sense!
Another accomplishment our Law Department protected states rights TWO huge U.S. Supreme Court reversals came down against that liberal Ninth Circuit, deciding in OUR states favor over the last two weeks. Were protectors of our Constitution federalists protect states rights as mandated in 10th amendment.
But you dont hear much of the good stuff in the press anymore, do you?
Some say things changed for me on August 29th last year the day John McCain tapped me to be his running-mate I say others changed.
Let me speak to that for a minute.
Political operatives descended on Alaska last August, digging for dirt. The ethics law I championed became their weapon of choice. Over the past nine months I've been accused of all sorts of frivolous ethics violations such as holding a fish in a photograph, wearing a jacket with a logo on it, and answering reporters questions.
Every one all fifteen of the ethics complaints have been dismissed. Weve 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 thats 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 doesnt cost them a dime so theyre not going to stop draining public resources spending other peoples money in their game.
Its 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 isnt what anyone had in mind for ALASKA.
If I have learned one thing: LIFE its about choices!
And one chooses how to react to circumstances. You can choose to engage in things that tear down, or build up. I choose to work very hard on a path for fruitfulness and productivity. I choose NOT to tear down and waste precious time; but to build UP this state and our country, and her industrious, generous, patriotic, free people!
Life is too short to compromise time and resources... it may be tempting and more comfortable to just keep your head down, plod along, and appease those who demand: "Sit down and shut up", but that's the worthless, easy path; that's a quitter's way out. And a problem in our country today is apathy. It would be apathetic to just hunker down and go with the flow. Nah, only dead fish "go with the flow". No. Productive, fulfilled people determine where to put their efforts, choosing to wisely utilize precious time... to BUILD UP.
And there is such a need to BUILD up and FIGHT for our state and our country. I choose to FIGHT for it! And I'll work hard for others who still believe in free enterprise and smaller government; strong national security for our country and support for our troops; energy independence; and for those who will protect freedom and equality and LIFE... I'll work for and campaign for those PROUD to be American, and those who are INSPIRED by our ideals and won't deride them.
I WILL support others who seek to serve, in or out of office, for the RIGHT reasons, and I don't care what party they're in or no party at all. Inside Alaska or Outside Alaska.
But I wont do it from the Governors desk.
I've never believed that I, nor anyone else, needs a title to do this - to make a difference... to HELP people. So I choose, for my State and my family, more "freedom" to progress, all the way around... so that Alaska may progress... I will not seek re-election as Governor.
And so as I thought about this announcement that I wouldnt run for re-election and what it means for Alaska, I thought about how much fun some governors have as lame ducks travel around the state, to the Lower 48 (maybe), overseas on international trade as so many politicians do. And then I thought thats whats wrong many just accept that lame duck status, hit the road, draw the paycheck, and milk it. Im not putting Alaska through that I promised efficiencies and effectiveness! ? Thats not how I am wired. I am not wired to operate under the same old politics as usual. I promised that four years ago and I meant it. Its not what is best for Alaska.
I am determined to take the right path for Alaska even though it is unconventional and not so comfortable.
With this announcement that I am not seeking re-election Ive determined its best to transfer the authority of governor to Lieutenant Governor Parnell; and I am willing to do so, so that this administration with its positive agenda, its accomplishments, and its successful road to an incredible future can continue without interruption and with great administrative and legislative success.
My choice is to take a stand and effect change not hit our heads against the wall and watch valuable state time and money, millions of your dollars, go down the drain in this new environment. Rather, we know we can effect positive change outside government at this moment in time, on another scale, and actually make a difference for our priorities and so we will, for Alaskans and for Americans.
Let me go back to a comfortable analogy for me sports basketball. I use it because youre naïve if you dont see the national full-court press picking away right now: A good point guard drives through a full court press, protecting the ball, keeping her eye on the basket and she knows exactly when to pass the ball so that the team can WIN. And Im doing that keeping our eye on the ball that represents sound priorities smaller government, energy independence, national security, freedom! And I know when its time to pass the ball for victory.
I have given my reasons candidly and truthfully and my last day wont be for another few weeks so the transition will be very smooth. In fact, we will look to swear Sean in in Fairbanks at the conclusion of our Governors picnics.
I do not want to disappoint anyone with my decision; all I can ask is that you TRUST me with this decision but its no more politics as usual.
Some Alaskans dont mind wasting public dollars and state time. I do. I cannot stand here as your Governor and allow millions upon millions of our dollars go to waste just so I can hold the title of Governor. And my children wont allow it either. ? Some will question the timing. ? Lets just say, this decision has been in the works for awhile
In fact, this decision comes after much consideration, and finally polling the most important people in my life - my children (where the count was unanimous... well, in response to asking: "Want me to make a positive difference and fight for ALL our children's future from OUTSIDE the Governor's office?" It was four "yes's" and one "hell yeah!" The "hell yeah" sealed it - and someday I'll talk about the details of that... I think much of it had to do with the kids seeing their baby brother Trig mocked by some pretty mean-spirited adults recently.) Um, by the way, sure wish folks could ever, ever understand that we ALL could learn so much from someone like Trig - I know he needs me, but I need him even more... what a child can offer to set priorities RIGHT that time is precious... the world needs more "Trigs", not fewer.
My decision was also fortified during this most recent trip to Kosovo and Landstuhl, to visit our wounded soldiers overseas, those who sacrifice themselves in war for OUR freedom and security we can ALL learn from our selfless Troops theyre bold, they dont give up, they take a stand and know that LIFE is short so they choose to NOT waste time. They choose to be productive and to serve something greater than SELF... and to build up their families, their states, our country. These Troops and their important missions those are truly the worthy causes in this world and should be the public priority with time and resources and NOT this local / superficial wasteful political bloodsport.
May we ALL learn from them!
*((Gotta put First Things First))*
First things first: as Governor, I love my job and I love Alaska. It hurts to make this choice but I am doing whats best for Alaska. Ive explained why though I think of the saying on my parents refrigerator that says Dont explain: your friends dont need it and your enemies wont believe you anyway.
But I have given my reasons no more politics as usual and I am taking my fight for whats right for Alaska in a new direction.
Now, despite this, I dont want any Alaskan dissuaded from entering politics after seeing this REAL climate change that began in August no, we NEED hardworking, average Americans fighting for whats right! And I will support you because we need YOU and YOU can effect change, and I can too on the outside.
We need those who will respect our Constitution where governments supposed to serve from the BOTTOM UP, not move toward this TOP DOWN big government take-over but rather, will be protectors of individual rights - who also have enough common sense to acknowledge when conditions have drastically changed and are willing to call an audible and pass the ball when its time so the team can win! And that is what Im doing!
Remember Alaska America is now, more than ever, looking North to the Future. It'll be good. So God bless you, and from me and my family - to ALL Alaska - you have my heart.
And we will be in the capable hands of our Lieutenant Governor, Sean Parnell. And Lieutenant General Craig Campbell will assume the role of Lieutenant Governor. And it is my promise to you that I will always be standing by, ready to assist. We have a good, positive agenda for Alaska.
In the words of General MacArthur said, We are not retreating. We are advancing in another direction.
Here's a transcript of the entire speech. To me it seems well organized, articulate, informative, well said, and full of grace, something her critics have lots more than she a need to learn about.
It appeared that she had nothing more than the briefest of prompt notes, nothing written per-se, and no teleprompter...... Eat your heart out Obama.
I haven't read through all the posts, so I don't know if this has already been posted; if it has I apologize for wasting the bandwidth.
Gov. Sarah Palin:
Hi Alaska, I appreciate speaking directly TO you, the people I serve, as your Governor.
People who know me know that besides faith and family, nothing's more important to me than our beloved Alaska. Serving her people is the greatest honor I could imagine.
I want Alaskans to grasp what can be in store for our state. We were purchased as a territory because a member of President Abe Lincoln's cabinet, William Seward, providentially saw in this great land, vast riches, beauty, strategic placement on the globe, and opportunity. He boldly looked "North to the Future". But he endured such ridicule and mocking for his vision for Alaska, remember the adversaries scoffed, calling this "Seward's Folly". Seward withstood such disdain as he chose the uncomfortable, unconventional, but RIGHT path to secure Alaska, so Alaska could help secure the United States.
Alaskas mission to contribute to America. Were strategic IN the world as the air crossroads OF the world, as a gatekeeper of the continent. Bold visionaries knew this - Alaska would be part of America's great destiny.
Our destiny to be reached by responsibly developing our natural resources. This land, blessed with clean air, water, wildlife, minerals, AND oil and gas. It's energy! God gave us energy.
So to serve the state is a humbling responsibility, because I know in my soul that Alaska is of such import, for Americas security, in our very volatile world. And you know me by now, I promised even four years ago to show MY independence no more conventional politics as usual.
And we are doing well! My administration's accomplishments speak for themselves. We work tirelessly for Alaskans.
We aggressively and responsibly develop our resources because they were created to be used to better our world... to HELP people... and we protect the environment and Alaskans (the resource owners) foremost with our policies.
Heres some of the things weve done:
We created a petroleum integrity office to oversee safe development. We held the line FOR Alaskans on Point Thomson and finally for the first time in decades theyre drilling for oil and gas.
We have AGIA, the gasoline project a massive bi-partisan victory (the vote was 58 to 1!) also succeeding as intended - protecting Alaskans as our clean natural gas will flow to energize us, and America, through a competitive, pro-private sector project. This is the largest private sector energy project, ever. THIS is energy independence.
And ACES another bipartisan effort is working as intended and industry is publicly acknowledging its success. Our new oil and gas clear and equitable formula is so Alaskans will no longer be taken advantage of. ACES incentivizes NEW exploration and development and JOBS that were previously not going to happen with a monopolized North Slope oil basin.
We cleaned up previously accepted unethical actions; we ushered in bi-partisan Ethics Reform.
We also slowed the rate of government growth, we worked with the Legislature to save billions of dollars for the future, and I made no lobbyist friends with my hundreds of millions of dollars in budget vetoes... but living beyond our means today is irresponsible for tomorrow.
We took government out of the dairy business and put it back into private-sector hands where it should be.
We provided unprecedented support for education initiatives, and with the right leadership, finally filled long-vacant public safety positions. We built a sub-Cabinet on Climate Change and took heat from Outside special interests for our biologically-sound wildlife management for abundance.
We broke ground on the new prison.
And we made common sense conservative choices to eliminate personal luxuries like the jet, the chef, the junkets... the entourage.
And the Lt. Governor and I said "no" to our pay raises. So much success in this first term and with this success I am proud to take credit... for hiring the right people!
Our goal was to achieve a gasoline project, more fair oil and gas valuation, and ethics reform in four years. We did it in two. Its because of the people good public servants surrounding the Governor's office, with servants' hearts and astounding work ethic... THEY are Alaska's success!
We are doing well! I wish you'd hear MORE from the media of your state's progress and how we tackle Outside interests - daily - SPECIAL interests that would stymie our state. Even those debt-ridden stimulus dollars that would force the heavy hand of federal government into our communities with an all-knowing attitude I have taken the slings and arrows with that unpopular move to veto because I know being right is better than being popular. Some of those dollars would harm Alaska and harm America I resisted those dollars because of the obscene national debt were forcing our children to pay, because of todays Big Government spending; its immoral and doesnt even make economic sense!
Another accomplishment our Law Department protected states rights TWO huge U.S. Supreme Court reversals came down against that liberal Ninth Circuit, deciding in OUR states favor over the last two weeks. Were protectors of our Constitution federalists protect states rights as mandated in 10th amendment.
But you dont hear much of the good stuff in the press anymore, do you?
Some say things changed for me on August 29th last year the day John McCain tapped me to be his running-mate I say others changed.
Let me speak to that for a minute.
Political operatives descended on Alaska last August, digging for dirt. The ethics law I championed became their weapon of choice. Over the past nine months I've been accused of all sorts of frivolous ethics violations such as holding a fish in a photograph, wearing a jacket with a logo on it, and answering reporters questions.
Every one all fifteen of the ethics complaints have been dismissed. Weve 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 thats 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 doesnt cost them a dime so theyre not going to stop draining public resources spending other peoples money in their game.
Its 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 isnt what anyone had in mind for ALASKA.
If I have learned one thing: LIFE its about choices!
And one chooses how to react to circumstances. You can choose to engage in things that tear down, or build up. I choose to work very hard on a path for fruitfulness and productivity. I choose NOT to tear down and waste precious time; but to build UP this state and our country, and her industrious, generous, patriotic, free people!
Life is too short to compromise time and resources... it may be tempting and more comfortable to just keep your head down, plod along, and appease those who demand: "Sit down and shut up", but that's the worthless, easy path; that's a quitter's way out. And a problem in our country today is apathy. It would be apathetic to just hunker down and go with the flow. Nah, only dead fish "go with the flow". No. Productive, fulfilled people determine where to put their efforts, choosing to wisely utilize precious time... to BUILD UP.
And there is such a need to BUILD up and FIGHT for our state and our country. I choose to FIGHT for it! And I'll work hard for others who still believe in free enterprise and smaller government; strong national security for our country and support for our troops; energy independence; and for those who will protect freedom and equality and LIFE... I'll work for and campaign for those PROUD to be American, and those who are INSPIRED by our ideals and won't deride them.
I WILL support others who seek to serve, in or out of office, for the RIGHT reasons, and I don't care what party they're in or no party at all. Inside Alaska or Outside Alaska.
But I wont do it from the Governors desk.
I've never believed that I, nor anyone else, needs a title to do this - to make a difference... to HELP people. So I choose, for my State and my family, more "freedom" to progress, all the way around... so that Alaska may progress... I will not seek re-election as Governor.
And so as I thought about this announcement that I wouldnt run for re-election and what it means for Alaska, I thought about how much fun some governors have as lame ducks travel around the state, to the Lower 48 (maybe), overseas on international trade as so many politicians do. And then I thought thats whats wrong many just accept that lame duck status, hit the road, draw the paycheck, and milk it. Im not putting Alaska through that I promised efficiencies and effectiveness! ? Thats not how I am wired. I am not wired to operate under the same old politics as usual. I promised that four years ago and I meant it. Its not what is best for Alaska.
I am determined to take the right path for Alaska even though it is unconventional and not so comfortable.
With this announcement that I am not seeking re-election Ive determined its best to transfer the authority of governor to Lieutenant Governor Parnell; and I am willing to do so, so that this administration with its positive agenda, its accomplishments, and its successful road to an incredible future can continue without interruption and with great administrative and legislative success.
My choice is to take a stand and effect change not hit our heads against the wall and watch valuable state time and money, millions of your dollars, go down the drain in this new environment. Rather, we know we can effect positive change outside government at this moment in time, on another scale, and actually make a difference for our priorities and so we will, for Alaskans and for Americans.
Let me go back to a comfortable analogy for me sports basketball. I use it because youre naïve if you dont see the national full-court press picking away right now: A good point guard drives through a full court press, protecting the ball, keeping her eye on the basket and she knows exactly when to pass the ball so that the team can WIN. And Im doing that keeping our eye on the ball that represents sound priorities smaller government, energy independence, national security, freedom! And I know when its time to pass the ball for victory.
I have given my reasons candidly and truthfully and my last day wont be for another few weeks so the transition will be very smooth. In fact, we will look to swear Sean in in Fairbanks at the conclusion of our Governors picnics.
I do not want to disappoint anyone with my decision; all I can ask is that you TRUST me with this decision but its no more politics as usual.
Some Alaskans dont mind wasting public dollars and state time. I do. I cannot stand here as your Governor and allow millions upon millions of our dollars go to waste just so I can hold the title of Governor. And my children wont allow it either. ? Some will question the timing. ? Lets just say, this decision has been in the works for awhile
In fact, this decision comes after much consideration, and finally polling the most important people in my life - my children (where the count was unanimous... well, in response to asking: "Want me to make a positive difference and fight for ALL our children's future from OUTSIDE the Governor's office?" It was four "yes's" and one "hell yeah!" The "hell yeah" sealed it - and someday I'll talk about the details of that... I think much of it had to do with the kids seeing their baby brother Trig mocked by some pretty mean-spirited adults recently.) Um, by the way, sure wish folks could ever, ever understand that we ALL could learn so much from someone like Trig - I know he needs me, but I need him even more... what a child can offer to set priorities RIGHT that time is precious... the world needs more "Trigs", not fewer.
My decision was also fortified during this most recent trip to Kosovo and Landstuhl, to visit our wounded soldiers overseas, those who sacrifice themselves in war for OUR freedom and security we can ALL learn from our selfless Troops theyre bold, they dont give up, they take a stand and know that LIFE is short so they choose to NOT waste time. They choose to be productive and to serve something greater than SELF... and to build up their families, their states, our country. These Troops and their important missions those are truly the worthy causes in this world and should be the public priority with time and resources and NOT this local / superficial wasteful political bloodsport.
May we ALL learn from them!
*((Gotta put First Things First))*
First things first: as Governor, I love my job and I love Alaska. It hurts to make this choice but I am doing whats best for Alaska. Ive explained why though I think of the saying on my parents refrigerator that says Dont explain: your friends dont need it and your enemies wont believe you anyway.
But I have given my reasons no more politics as usual and I am taking my fight for whats right for Alaska in a new direction.
Now, despite this, I dont want any Alaskan dissuaded from entering politics after seeing this REAL climate change that began in August no, we NEED hardworking, average Americans fighting for whats right! And I will support you because we need YOU and YOU can effect change, and I can too on the outside.
We need those who will respect our Constitution where governments supposed to serve from the BOTTOM UP, not move toward this TOP DOWN big government take-over but rather, will be protectors of individual rights - who also have enough common sense to acknowledge when conditions have drastically changed and are willing to call an audible and pass the ball when its time so the team can win! And that is what Im doing!
Remember Alaska America is now, more than ever, looking North to the Future. It'll be good. So God bless you, and from me and my family - to ALL Alaska - you have my heart.
And we will be in the capable hands of our Lieutenant Governor, Sean Parnell. And Lieutenant General Craig Campbell will assume the role of Lieutenant Governor. And it is my promise to you that I will always be standing by, ready to assist. We have a good, positive agenda for Alaska.
In the words of General MacArthur said, We are not retreating. We are advancing in another direction.
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Oh, man.
I haven't been in tune to any real media all weekend and then I log on to uncover this gem.
This should be an interesting thread ...
I haven't been in tune to any real media all weekend and then I log on to uncover this gem.
This should be an interesting thread ...
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Article 15
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I unplugged for a few days. Pretty therapudic, actually.
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I bet! How nice for you!
OK, get your reading glasses on, and prepare to laugh and laugh some more!
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yeah, most of the libs made some pretty stupid posts
I bet! How nice for you!
OK, get your reading glasses on, and prepare to laugh and laugh some more!
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